Over 15,000 hotels around the world have so far adopted the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) methodology that allows them, for the first time, to calculate and communicate the carbon footprint of hotel stays and meetings in a consistent and transparent way. This huge achievement is the result of months of hard work by the working group of International Tourism Partnership (ITP), the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and 23 leading global hospitality companies to roll out the methodology to their properties and to communicate the initiative to a wide range of stakeholders –including industry associations, certification bodies and…
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The Executive Director of the Botswana National Productivity Centre (BNPC), Baeti Molake, left Gaborone on May 28, 2013 on a five- day study mission to Japan. The mission will take place at the same time when Japan will be hosting the Fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V) under the theme: Hand in Hand with a More Dynamic Africa. BNPC said the overarching objective of the mission is twofold; to promote fraternal relations and cooperation between JPC and BNPC as well as to learn about Green Productivity (GP) and its practice under the sponsorship of the Japan Productivity…
Consumers are faced with an abundance of technological choices when selecting a smartphone. It is commonly known that the race for improved performance and enhanced features is ongoing between the major vendors. However, there is often very little separating one vendor’s offering from that of another. So how does one make a sensible choice given this generalised uniformity? There still exists the brand diehard who, irrespective of what bells and whistles the competition may proffer, remains loyal to one brand. However, with the very discerning existing market as well as the techno-adept emerging younger generation, the choice of smartphone often…
Auto World recently gave away a brand new Toyota Etios to a customer for winning the grand prize in the ‘Win-a-Car Easter Promotion’. The promotion was a way for Auto World to give back to their customers and to thank them for their unwavering support. The Easter Promotion ran from March 1st to April 30th, 2013, and entries were open to all cash customers who purchased goods from participating brands. Participants were drawn from the company’s nine branches nationwide. “Over the years, Auto World has grown in leaps and bounds and still is; and this can only be attributed to…
The Senior Manager responsible for Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines at the Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM), Bakani Motlhabani says Damtshaa Mine is being turned into a model mine that can showcase the diamond mining process at OLDM. First commissioned in 2002, Damtshaa Mine is Debswana’s youngest operation. It was put under care and maintenance at the helm of the 2008/2009 market downturn and started operating again in July 2011. According to Motlhabani, Damtshaa Mine is well positioned to profile best practice safety, efficiency and sustainability in diamond mining. “These components are all extremely important in the mining industry. We…
Samsung Electronics Africa reinforced its technology leadership through the introduction of its new Smart TV lineup that provides the ultimate Smart TV experience through advanced Smart features, larger screen sizes, superior picture quality, and unmatched design aesthetics. Regardless of consumers’ viewing preferences across Africa for LED or the innovative Ultra High Definition (UHD), Samsung’s 2013 Smart TVs allow users to enjoy a more seamless, integrated and immersive entertainment viewing experience. Samsung also announced the expansion of its digital audio lineup to the African region, with new devices that easily turn any home entertainment setup into an optimal sound environment thanks…
Stanbic Bank Botswana this week announced the launch of their latest CSI effort, dubbed the “Chief Executive Charity Ride.” Speaking at a press conference held at Stanbic Bank Head Office on 30th May 2013, Stanbic Bank Chief Executive, Leina Gabaraane, officially announced the project, set to kick off on June 1st 2013. The Chief Executive Charity Ride will see Gabaraane and 5 members of the Bank’s Management team, cycle from Ghanzi to Gaborone in a bid to raise money for local charities. This comes as part of a continuing effort by Stanbic Bank to leave a positive footprint in communities…
The Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism Tshekedi Khama said he hoped the continued implementation of the Tsodilo Community Project will transform the livelihood of the people living in the area. Officiating at the opening of the Tsodilo Community Campsite and Craft Centre, Khama noted that the project came as a result of the need to involve communities in the management and utilisation of World Heritage Sites for the improvement of their livelihoods. “The developments we are to see today, that is the Craft Centre and Community Campsite are situated in the Low Sensitivity Tourism Zone. Future developments in the…
Gem Diamonds Limited said it has sold an exceptional quality 164 carat D colour, Type IIa diamond which was recovered from the Main pipe at the Letšeng mine on 30 April 2013. “This remarkable rough diamond is expected to produce top colour and top clarity polished diamonds and has been sold into a profit sharing arrangement for US$ 9.0 million (US$ 54 911 per carat), whereby the rough price is received upfront,” the company said. Letšeng Diamonds will benefit further from a significant share of the downstream polished margin from the sale of the polished diamonds. Gem Diamonds added that at…
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has signed an agreement with the Government of the Republic of Serbia, Ministry of Finance and Economy through the National Tourism Organisation of Serbia (NTO) to produce a wide-ranging study that will demonstrate the tourism potential of the country. The study has been commissioned to fully assess both the economic impact of Travel & Tourism on the Republic of Serbia, as well as outline current and future policy recommendations for the country. This is a proactive approach to enhance the current efforts of the NTO and the Ministry and is a first such…