Lonrho Hotels’ General Managers descended upon Gaborone this week for the General Managers’ Strategy Session and Conference. The annual event sees the General Managers and some Senior Managers of all Lonrho Hotels, of which Lansmore Masa is the most recent member, come together to discuss issues of strategy and share ideas on in-country operations. This year, Lansmore Masa Square General Manager, Mr. Rupert Elliott, will welcome 4 General Managers and central management CEO and VP’s from across Africa in town for the two day conference. The conference, held on the 1st and 2nd of October 2012, will take place at…
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In an effort to improve the provision of emergency medical services in the northern parts of Botswana, Okavango Air Rescue (OAR) has launched. An emergency helicopter rescue service, OAR will service residents and tourists in Northern Botswana and the Central Kalahari. OAR is expected to officially launch in Gaborone on 25th of September, 2012 at 7 pm. The launch took place at Kalahari Air Services, Hangar, Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Okavango Air Rescue aims to provide an around-the-clock Maun based service. Emergency medical situations, most especially in extreme cases and in which the patient is in a remote…
The Diamond Empowerment Fund has presented a $75,000 check to the Botswana Delegation to the United Nations, as a donation to the Botswana Top Achievers Program, which affords top students in the diamond-producing nation an opportunity to attend the university of their choice worldwide. Upon graduation, they then return to Botswana to contribute to its future. The $75,000 was the result of funds raised at the June ‘Salute to Botswana, Diamonds Empower Africa’ event held in Washington, D.C. co-hosted by DEF and the Embassy of the Republic of Botswana. Phyllis Bergman, DEF board president, reaffirmed the importance of the event.…
Chinese company bids for Discovery Metals The Discovery Metals Limited Board has advised that it has received an indicative, nonbinding proposal from Cathay Fortune Corporation (CFC) and China-Africa Development Fund (CAD Fund) (collectively the Bidder) to acquire all the shares (not currently held by the Bidder) in Discovery Metals for A$1.70 per share (Indicative Proposal). The Board is currently evaluating the Indicative Proposal and will respond to the Bidder as soon as that evaluation is further progressed. “There is no certainty that the Board will agree to enter into an agreement with the Bidder regarding the Indicative…
In two consecutive years since first publication last year, Forbes Africa magazine has included the Governor of the Bank of Botswana, Mrs Linah Mohohlo, in its list of Africa’s Most Prominent Women. The revised list of 20 is published in the August 2012 edition of the magazine. While retaining Governor Mohohlo as one of Africa’s 20 Most Prominent Women for 2012, Forbes Africa magazine has replaced nine women with new entrants to the list. The magazine’s accolades are in recognition of the women’s contribution to economic growth and development of Africa, but more importantly, the continent’s future success.…
As part of a continued effort towards giving back to the community it has called home for 14 years, Letshego this weekend partners with the Cheshire Foundation to sponsor children from SOS Children’s Village, Baylor Clinic and some employees’ children to attend the on-going Brian – Boswell Circus. Letshego will treat this group of over 400 children to an exciting day of treats such as ice cream and popcorn as well as lunch on Saturday 29th September 2012. The day of excitement will include a matinee show and dedicated refreshment points for the children. About 422 children will partake…