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144 infants died in Marina last year alone
• Infant mortality exasperated by pre-term births • Batswana largely not aware of pre-term births care KAGO KOMANE Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) recorded 144 infant deaths by July last …

Hunt for Rhino poachers on in Okavango
Gazette Reporter Maun Regional Wildlife Officer Tim Blackbeard says law enforcement agencies are on a man-hut for poachers who shot a rhino in Nkurunguxara area, in the North-West district. While …

BITC engulfed in allegations of corruption and mismanagement
“Parastatal failing to attract business to Botswana”- sources Allegations of corruption and staff disgruntlement immersing the organization KAGO KOMANE Grumblings over possible corruption within the Botswana Investment and Trade Center …

P22 Billion for Jet fighters and Spy Gadgets
TSHIAMO TABANE The Minister of Defence, Justice and Security Shaw Kgathi this week requested parliament to approve P22.4 billion to fund strategies, projects and institutions targeted at ensuring security, safety …

Health insurance on the rise in Africa
Emerging economies on the continent have seen an increase in demand for health insurance. Expats, international companies operating in the continent, small business owners and the general public are all …

Botswana to fully open its skies
This is enhancing connectivity within the continent which facilitates trade, tourism travel and thus economic and social development of the continent – Dr. Chingosho OAITSE MATHALA Botswana is one of …

P8.5 billion worth of tenders in 12 months
PPADB awarded tenders from Ministries amounting to P3.9 billion, which represents a decrease of P1.1 billion on procurement that was approved by PPADB in the previous financial year, while the …

CAAB hosts African Civil Aviation Committee meetings
Botswana is hosting the 26th Extraordinary Plenary Session of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) which started yesterday (Monday), and will run on up to Friday. The Plenary session will …

VP urges Almaz to be competitive
The assembly of laptops and cellphones has previously been the domain of our friends in the East and today we can proudly say Botswana joins the ranks of technological device …

SPEDU investment value total P226.6 million since inception
P226.6 million; SPEDU investment value Only 334 permanent jobs created since inception P32 million for office and staff operations per annum BOAGO RAMAPHANE The Selibe Phikwe Economic and Diversification Unit …

Buy Botswana Expo to empower local manufacturers
LETLHOGILE MPUANG The first ever Buy Botswana Expo and Thought Leadership Conference is expected to help recognize and empower local manufacturers and service providers in the business world. The expo …