The Botswana’s minister for Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Tshekedi Khama will play host to other ministers from the region in Gaborone. According to the ministry, SADC Ministers of Environment and Natural Resources will meet at the Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC) in Gaborone, Botswana on Friday 6th November 2015. “During this meeting, SADC Ministers will review progress on the Environment and Natural resources sector. Ministers will also deal with a number of policy issues that are expected to facilitate regional integration for sustainable development,” the ministry said. “In addition, the meeting will also consider the SADC Regional Common Position for…
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Tlou Energy, the unconventional gas explorer, said it is proceeding with its previously announced plan to dual list on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange plc. Already, the company, which is exploring for gas in Botswana, revealed that a pre-admission Schedule 1 announcement has been released and the AIM Admission Appendix and CPR have been uploaded on its website. “Allowing for the required 20 business day notice period, it is anticipated that the Company’s entire issued share capital will be admitted to trading on AIM on or about 30 November 2015 with an AIM ticker code of TLOU,”…
The African continent is experiencing rapid retail expansion, and is being compared to China in 1987 when it was predicated to be the next big thing. A.T. Kearney’s 2015 Global Retail Development Index has listed Sub-Saharan Africa as the ‘big story’ for 2040, similar to that of China 30 years ago, where today, retailers are expanding four to five times faster than retailers in the United States and Europe. Recognising this potential, DHL is playing a key role in growing retail on the continent via its current footprint of 5 800 retail outlets across Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), not by building its…
Botswana’s department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) has advised the public to seek help from wildlife officers when they are harassed by wild animals. The call follows the rising retaliatory shooting of wild animals. “The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) wishes to express its concern on the increasing number of wildlife being shot in defence of property and livestock and/or being poisoned in retaliatory killings,” the department noted. “The public is advised to seek assistance from the nearest Wildlife office when they are subject to harassment by wildlife such as elephants, hippo, buffalo, crocodiles, lions, leopards, wild…
Renewable energy projects financed by Standard Bank, are currently producing more than 40% of the 1 760 Megawatts (MW) by Independent Power Producers, (IPP’s), under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Procurement Programme, (REIPPP), delivering roughly the same amount of power that is cut when phase one load shedding occurs to South Africa’s national grid. Standard Bank has provided finance to 14 active renewable energy projects delivering power to South Africa’s power grid, helping to alleviate a chronic energy shortage. Africa’s biggest lender by assets has also provided an additional financing for more renewable energy projects that are yet to…
fastjet Zimbabwe’s first flight between Harare and Victoria Falls has been launched, which marks the entry of new low-cost Zimbabwean airline. fastjet Zimbabwe’s first flight departed Harare International Airport at 14h00 with dignitaries, government officials, media and local passengers on board. Upon arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport at 15h00, the flight was welcomed by the Mayor of Victoria Falls, Councillor Sifiso Mpofu, and honoured by a traditional water cannon salute. The return flight from Victoria Falls landed in Harare to an official launch ceremony where the Minister Joram Gumbo, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development, was the guest of…
With over 100 different wines and 15 wine estates from both South Africa and Italy, this year’s Kalahari Wine Tasting Festival was welcomed by Batswana with open arms. Held in collaboration with Fine Brands, Yarona FM and Sunday Standard, the 2-day festival saw a dedicated corporate night followed by an evening open to the public, both of which proved a great success. “For us at Stanbic Bank, this was an opportunity to bring together members of the community for some good wine, good conversation, and a wonderful night out. It is about trying something new for the amateurs and…
Comair has confirmed that flight BA6234 a 10:35 departure from Port Elizabeth, with 6 Crew and 94 Passengers on board, was involved in an incident on landing at OR Tambo International Airport. The company operates under its low-fare airline brand, kulula.com, as well as under the British Airways livery, as part of its British Airways Plc. licence agreement. “We can confirm that all passengers and crew safely disembarked with no reported injuries. Passengers have been taken to the terminal building where staff are currently on hand assisting them and Comair offered all passengers counselling following the incident,” it said. The…
Wilderness Holdings is hoping the Ebola virus does not re-occur while it is also worried about the strengthening of the greenback-which is the currency that the group sells in. Announcing the unaudited interim condensed financial results for the six months ended 31 August 2015, the listed tourism company revealed that in difficult economic conditions, the effects of the Ebola outbreak became apparent over the first six months of the year as bednight sales declined with guests electing to travel to destinations other than Africa. In addition, the strength of the US Dollar against the South African, British and European currencies…
After a gruelling day of cycling for a good cause, Bernardo Ayuso and Anouk Van der Geesttook secured the titles for men’s and female’s 100km race victors respectively at this year’s MCM GM’s Annual Charity Cycle Challenge. The Challenge took place in Palapye on the 25th of October 2015 and was, for the fourth consecutive year, sponsored by Stanbic Bank Botswana. Bernardowas named winner in the 100km male category with a time of 2 hours, 48 minutes and 17 seconds. Anouktook home the female victor’s title with a time of3 hours and 47 seconds. In the 58km junior male’s…