The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has formed a public-private partnership with Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL) Trust and Stepping Stones International. The tripartite relationship sees a long-term literacy project that was officially launched in Gaborone on Wednesday 13th August 2014. The Literacy Training project aims to improve English literacy rates in schools across Botswana. The project comes on the back of a total of 8 schools adopted by BIHL through the BIHL Trust and the overwhelmingly successful Adopt-A-School initiative championed by The Ministry of Education and Skills Development. Said Director of Ministry of Education and Skills Development…
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The Ebola epidemic has forced the postponement of the highly anticipated Organisation of Eastern and Southern Africa Insurers’ 37th Annual Conference which was supposed to be held for the first time in Botswana at the GICC from the 18th to the 20th August 2014. The conference has now been moved to November. “We would like to notify the public and relevant stakeholders that the highly anticipated 37th OESAI Annual Conference, which has attracted over 170 delegates from Eastern and Southern Africa, and many other African countries which had been scheduled for the 17th to 20th August 2014 at the GICC in Gaborone, has been postponed due…
Two days of free practical workshops on energy efficiency, plant maintenance and clean energy solutions for the utility and large power users sector is offered during the upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) that is taking place from 3-4 September at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. “EAPIC is the longest running power conference and expo in East Africa because we continually strive to remain a relevant and practical gathering by the industry, for the industry, at a time when resources are under the spotlight,” says Irene Ochem, EAPIC programme director. “Therefore the EAPIC technical workshop programme offers practical…
De Beers Canada Inc. (De Beers), Mountain Province Diamonds and Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation have announced that an Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) has been entered into with the Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation for the proposed Gahcho Kué diamond mine, a joint venture of De Beers (51%) and Mountain Province Diamonds (49%). De Beers is the Operator of the Gahcho Kué Project. The IBA puts in place a framework for De Beers, as Operator, and the Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation to work together over the life of the mine, with a particular focus on participation by the Lutsel…
In line with its vision of positioning Botswana as a leading destination of innovation in Africa, Botswana Innovation Hub in collaboration with the Southern African Innovation Support (SAiS) Programme is launching The National Innovation Award (NIA) on the evening of Thursday 14 August at Lansmore Masa Square. Said Director of Cluster Development, Dr. Budzanani Tacheba, “This award is meant to strengthen and articulate innovations in the clean and bio technology areas. Underscoring the development of the Award is the primary objective of commercialisation and employment creation.” The Southern African Innovation Support (SAiS) Programme is a major Botswana Innovation Hub support…
The Botswana Diamonds said it has received the final Alrosa geological report on the exploration work undertaken on Prospecting Licence PL/117 in the Orapa area of Botswana. According to the company, the report identified four previously unknown mineralogical anomalies. Significantly two are coincident with geophysical anomalies reported earlier, 08 August 2014. Botswana Diamonds revealed target AN117/2, with strong mineralogical and geophysical anomalies, located in the northern part of the licence, will be drilled in September. It added that Hole 1 will target the south eastern part of the anomaly, which shows maximum amplitude on the magnetics. The second hole will…
fastjet plc has announced its passenger statistics for the month of July 2014 with the low cost carrier saying the operations in Tanzania carried a total of 52,839 passengers and achieved a load factor of 73%. Compared with the same month last year, the number of passengers carried has increased by 69%. Month on month, capacity has risen by 8% with 72,355 seats flown in July compared to 67,425 in June. Revenue per passenger was very strong with a 22% increase month on month. The company said punctuality for the month remained excellent, with 94% of flights arriving on time Note 3, despite…
Discovery Metals Limited says Paul Frederiks has decided to step down as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary with effect from the lodgement of the company’s annual accounts near the end of August 2014 and will be appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Board, effective from that same date. The company said it is intended that Frederiks will also be appointed as Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee following the Company’s Annual General Meeting in November 2014. “We would like to jointly thank Paul on behalf of the broader management team and the Board for his tireless…
Winter has officially come to an end, it’s time to pack away the boots and heavy coats. Having spent the last couple of months indoors due to the cold, we are all looking forward to a little fun in the sun. Shorts and colourful t-shirts are back in play with plenty of outdoor activities to choose from. An outing with family and friends to welcome summer is definitely on the cards, but where to go? With the festive season also upon us, we have to be wary of our spending habits, but this does not mean an affordable weekend away…
The Taste of Joburg Food Festival is back on for its 8th edition, taking place from 25-28 September at the Montecasino outdoor area. This year, 12 of Johannesburg’s top restaurants will be showcasing special menus; while the city’s top chefs host demonstrations any foodie would drool over. In an interview conducted by Gauteng.net, the director of the festival, Justine Drake said, “Every year we are blown away by the large crowds who attend the festival to taste the best dishes Joburg restaurants have to offer.” The mobilizing power of this event brings foodies from across the country together into one…