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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

The world’s largest mining group, BHP, has until the end of business tomorrow to make a third and final substantive offer to wholly take over Anglo American, the 85% shareholder in De Beers.

Mbongeni Mguni | 21 May 2024

New beginnings: De Beers' shareholding is set to change

Amantle’s Icy Treats making stride despite tough competition

FRANCISTOWN: Facing tough competition from street vendors can be challenging especially for businesses selling icy treats.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 21 May 2024

Oasis Motel is back after 15-month renovation work

Oasis Motel is reopening following extensive period of renovations and upgrades with the facility now boasting of upgraded swankier rooms that feature modern furnishings, Wi-Fi and modern day charging ports.

Pauline Dikuelo | 20 May 2024

Travel Lodge expands to F/Town, Maun

Overseas Development Enterprises (ODE), the owners of three-star rated Travel Lodge, said they will be expanding with the addition of an accommodation facility in Francistown.

Pauline Dikuelo | 20 May 2024

Reaching out: The Finance Ministry is finalising a medium term debt strategy, which will outline the country’s plans for loans and similar products

Botswana eyes $17bn US fund

Botswana’s appetite for Foreign Direct Investment has seen it set its eyes on the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), an American investment fund which has thus far sown investment capital of over $17 billion (P231bn) in different African countries.

Lewanika Timothy | 17 May 2024

Going green: The mega-solar project has received support from President Joe Biden PIC: SHUTTERSTOCK

Market study due for 5GW solar project

Energy authorities from Botswana and Namibia were this week scheduled to meet in Johannesburg to consider the outcomes of a much-anticipated market study that will determine the viability of the 5,000-megawatt solar project planned to run across both countries.

Mbongeni Mguni | 17 May 2024

Open doors: Puma has pledged to open up the industry to citizens

Puma handholds Batswana into aviation fuel

Puma Energy, the dominant player in the country’s aviation fuel sector, has initiated talks with commercial banks to help finance Batswana into aviation fuel transportation.

Pauline Dikuelo | 17 May 2024

New pathways: De Beers' shareholding is set to change

Anglo exit: What it means for Botswana

Anglo American’s decision to "divest or demerge" from De Beers, after a 98-year partnership, means government has to decide whether to increase its shareholding in the diamond group while also bracing for the entry of a new partner.

Mbongeni Mguni | 14 May 2024

TransUnion sees more debt pressure on consumers

Leading consumer insights firm, TransUnion, says local borrowers are facing the heaviest debt burden in the post-COVID era, marked by reduced debt affordability, higher debt pressures, and decreased appetite for loans, due to various economic factors.

Mbongeni Mguni | 10 May 2024

Kgosidiile (left) and Phatshwane siging the MoU

Botash, BDC collaborate to drive economic growth

FRANCISTOWN: Botswana Ash (Botash) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) in a move aimed at creating economic growth.

Lebogang Mosikare | 13 May 2024

Absa opens non-banking subsidiary in China

Staff Writer | 13 May 2024

Milk Afric project finally gets pumping

Pauline Dikuelo | 10 May 2024

MDCB proposes two-tier royalty system

Mbongeni Mguni | 10 May 2024

Tru'DCreationz redefines fashion through sustainability, innovation

Otlarongwa Kgweetsi | 06 May 2024

Diversified portfolio helps RDC Properties survive shocks

Pauline Dikuelo | 06 May 2024

BoB expects softer inflation despite risks

Mbongeni Mguni | 03 May 2024

CELEBRATION CUT SHORT: Botswana's sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo received the sad news of his mother's passing yesterday

Tebogo's celebration turns sombre

Sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo's weekend of celebration turned sombre with the devastating news of the death of his mother yesterday.

Letsile Tebogo giving his mother a hug after finishing first in the 200m race during the FNB Golden Grand. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Letsile Tebogo’s mother passes on

Sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo’s mother, Seratiwa Tebogo has passed on.

Tebogo Letsile's mother passed on Sunday morning

Tebogo mother's death: Family condemn 'insensitive' media reporting

Letsile Tebogo's family says it is concerned with the manner in which the media reported his mother, Seratiwa's death, describing it as 'insensitive.'

The trio of DIS operatives claim to have been trotured PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

We have fallen out with Magosi – DIS top agents

Suspended top official agents of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) say they have fallen out with the unit’s Director, Peter Magosi, on reasons best known to them and as a result they have endured the wrath of the DIS.

Tebogo's mother's memorial service begins today

Following the passing of sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo’s mother, Seratiwa Tebogo, the family will host the first memorial service this evening in Block 10 at the family home.

Fearful: "It was clear that Botswana Police Service officers were being abused by Magosi and the DIS."

Police officers fear Magosi – Suspended DIS agents

The suspended agents of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) say the Botswana Police Service (BPS) officers fear the Director General of the intelligence agency, Peter Magosi, and would rather break the law than defy him.

Will it be Letsile, Branch or Motlhanka?

Is it going to be the breath-taking speed of Ross Branch on the bike, or will Karabo Motlhanka hit a six or maybe Letsile Tebogo will run away with the coveted Sportsman of the Year contest at the 43rd Botswana Sports Awards at the Royal Aria Convention Centre tomorrow?

Your vote matters

This period, running from May 20 to 31 2024, is crucial for those who have not yet registered to vote. This announcement comes in response to a significant shortfall in registered voters following the recent registration period. As it stands, only 62% of the target number of voters registered, leaving a considerable gap.With Botswana's general elections scheduled for October, every eligible citizen needs to register and exercise their...

The Monitor Editor | 20 May 2024

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