Diversification a must

30 June, 2007 in Botswana

source: BOPA 29 June, 2007 VIENNA – Botswana has been warned about the danger of relying on one commodity for economic sustenance. Director of the United Nations Development Organisation (UNIDO), Dr Kandeh Yumkella said in a meeting with President Festus Mogae on Thursday that many countries were becoming popular because of their mineral wealth. However, [...]

Kaluzi urges business to save energy

30 June, 2007 in Botswana

source: BOPA 29 June, 2007 GABORONE – Business people had been urged to conserve power by replacing all their incandescent bulbs with energy efficient ones. Speaking during the Botswana Confederation of Commerce Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM)s 35th annual general meeting, Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), Mr John Kaluzi urged business people [...]

Mbaakanyi, new Botswana Confederation of Commerce Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) president

30 June, 2007 in Botswana, Business

source: BOPA 29 June, 2007 GABORONE – Mr Modiri Mbaakanyi, a local businessman in the construction field, is the new president of Botswana Confederation of Commerce Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM). Mr Mbaakanyi is taking over from Mr Iqbal Ebrahim who had been BOCCIM president for four years. He was elected the organisations chief after Barclays [...]

Salaries commission starts work

30 June, 2007 in Botswana

source: BOPA 29 June, 2007 GABORONE – President Festus Mogae has appointed a 14-member Salaries Review Commission. The commission, chaired by Mr Iqbal Ibrahim, former BOCCIM president, will be sworn in at the Office of the President today. The Directorate of Public Service Management says the salaries exercise is scheduled to run from July 1 [...]

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Meets Mugabe Over Coup Plot

30 June, 2007 in Zimbabwe

source: allAfrica Zimbabwe Independent (Harare) 29 June 2007 Posted to the web 29 June 2007 Dumisani Muleya RURAL Housing minister and Zanu PF politburo member Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has been linked to a foiled coup plot, has met with President Robert Mugabe over the saga that has intensified infighting within the ruling party. Sources said [...]

Africa: Trade Disconnect

30 June, 2007 in Africa, Business

source: allAfrica AfricaFocus (Washington, DC) ANALYSIS 29 June 2007 Posted to the web 29 June 2007 Washington, DC International trade talks are again on the edge of collapse after failure of the G4 (United States, EU, Brazil, and India) to reach agreement at a side meeting in Potsdam, Germany. Developing countries are increasingly vocal in [...]

`Mugabe to retire by September`

30 June, 2007 in Zimbabwe

source:  NewZimbabwe.com By Staff Reporter Last updated: 06/27/2007 22:49:06 A KEY ally of Zimbabwe’s Vice President Joice Mujuru has said he expects President Robert Mugabe to retire before the end of the year, seen as proof of growing disillusionment within his Zanu PF party over his plans to run for office in general elections next [...]

Botwsana exchange rate `broadly appropriate` – IMF

30 June, 2007 in Botswana, Business

source: Reuters Africa Fri 29 Jun 2007, 1:43 GMT WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday Botswana’s exchange rate was “broadly appropriate” amid a strong current account, high reserves and growing exports outside diamonds. Inflation in Botswana, one of southern Africa’s most stable countries and a large diamond producer, has [...]

Experts expect world population to grow

30 June, 2007 in Botswana

source: BOPA 29 June, 2007 GABORONE – More than half the population of the world will be living in urban areas in 2008 and the trend is expected to grow. Speaking at the launch of the United Nations Fund for Population (UNFPA) World Population Report- 2007 on Wednesday, Central Statistics office director, Mrs Annah Majelantle [...]

With 300b tons of coal, diamond producer Botswana showcases energy prospects

30 June, 2007 in Botswana, Business, Mining

source: MineWeb A government-sponsored conference is showcasing the vast coal resources of Botswana, estimated at 300 billion tons, to demonstrate the nation’s energy-producing potential. Author: Rodrick Mukumbira Posted:  Friday , 29 Jun 2007 WINDHOEK – Botswana, better known for its vast diamond resource, is showcasing its gigantic reserves of coal in the face is a [...]

Prepare to own BTC – Venson-Moitoi

29 June, 2007 in Botswana, Business, Telekoms & Providers

source: BOPA 28 June, 2007 GHANZI – Batswana have been advised to prepare themselves for investment opportunities in the Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) when it is privatised. Addressing a kgotla meeting in Ghanzi on Monday, the Minister of Communications, Science and Technology, Mrs Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi said Batswana should learn about and own shares. Mrs Venson [...]

Democracy brings economic success

29 June, 2007 in Botswana, Business

source: BOPA 28 June, 2007 GABORONE – Pharmacists have been advised to introspect and ensure that the quality of their service is apparent and embodied in their behaviour and attitude. Addressing Pharmaceutical Society of Botswana, Barclays Bank managing director, Mr Thuli Johnson urged pharmacists to educate the public and their broader stakeholder base about what [...]

Zimbabwe: Shops Empty After Government Extends Price Controls to All Products

29 June, 2007 in Zimbabwe

source: allAfrica SW Radio Africa (London) 28 June 2007 Posted to the web 28 June 2007 Tererai Karimakwenda The government’s Herald newspaper reports that all goods and services whose prices were not previously being controlled or monitored will now be subject to price controls. The chairman of the Cabinet Task Force on Price Monitoring and [...]

SEDC calls for harmonisation of boundaries

29 June, 2007 in Botswana

source: BOPA 28 June, 2007 RAMOTSWA – South East District councillors have appealed to government to harmonise tribal and political boundaries to avoid confusion in the future. Speaking at the just ended full council meeting, they said the transfer of Lobatse farms councillor from Lobatse Town Council back to South East was a concern. Councillors [...]

Traditional doctors invade Botswana

29 June, 2007 in Botswana

source: Mmegi CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI STAFF WRITER Gaborone City Council has raised concerns on the number of traditional doctors that continue to flock into the country promising their clients miracles. When tabling a motion in the full council meeting yesterday, councilor Thuso Ogotseng said it is time that the Ministry of Health regulated all traditional doctors [...]