CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MALL BEGINS IN BOTSWANA

Posted on 5 October 20205 October 2020 by Gambeta News

Smart Partnership Enterprises (SPE) has released a statement about the commencement of a new mall in Botswana. The 26000m2 retail centre mall will be called The Fields Mall. Speaking during the ceremony SPE chairperson, Sam Mpuchane said the specific purpose of the project is to ensure that major retail developments in the Central Business District (CBD) were owned and developed by Batswana. He noted that the the name, ”The Fields Mall” was inspired by the…

CONSTRUCTION OF OKAVANGO RIVER BRIDGE SET FOR COMPLETION AFTER TWO YEARS DELAY IN BOTSWANA

Posted on 29 September 2020 by Gambeta News

The Okavango river bridge construction which kick-off in November 8, 2016 with an original completion date of July 7 last year now has a completion date in May 2021. The project which is worth US$93m will enable the road network to be linked to the bridge. Speaking during a site tour by the nation Vice President Slumber Tsogwane, senior resident engineer, Veeranagowda Patel said the project was currently 79% complete. According to Patel, the project…

SEKGOMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL REFURBISHED TO 24-HOURS CLINIC SERVICE IN BOTSWANA

Posted on 22 September 202022 September 2020 by Gambeta News

Botswana Government has announced the refurbishment of Sekgoma Memorial hospital into a 24-hours clinic service. The Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development Mmusi Kgafela during the announcement noted that the facility will now enable the people of Serowe and surrounding areas to get more health services within their vicinity. Meanwhile, the facility now consist of an administration, an outpatient department with dispensary services, services amongst others; sexual & reproductive health services, chronic disease Centre, youth…

BOTSWANA’S DIAMOND GIANT BANKS ON DEEP POCKETS TO RIDE OUT COVID CRISIS

Posted on 21 August 2020 by Gambeta News

De Beers, a diamond giant in Botswana is hopeful that the festive period will see a bounce back in earnings. The first half of the year witnessed a drop in earnings by 54% as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This slump also affects Botswana, as government revenues are derived from dividends, royalties and taxes. For De Beers, the festive period covering Thanksgiving in the United States, Christmas, the New Year and the Chinese New…

MCM PLANS TO CONSTRUCT MULTI-PURPOSE STADIUM IN BOTSWANA

Posted on 5 August 2020 by Gambeta News

Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) has announced plans to construct a multi-purpose stadium in Palapye, Botswana. According to the community liaison manager Letsibogo Ndwap, the mine’s board of directors had approved USD1m (P12.3 million) for phase one of the project. Ndwap said the stadium would be situated at the Palapye area zoned for development along the road to Serowe. The Phase one of the project would include a football field with artificial turf, netball pitch, steel…

BOTSWANA CONSTRUCTING EMBASSY OFFICES IN ETHIOPIA

Posted on 10 February 2020 by Gambeta News

Embassy construction to help Botswana strengthen its position in global affairs particularly the African continent. Construction of Botswana’s embassy in ethiopia is making great strive after the latest progress. The project which is at 10 percent progress entails a six-story building, with office apartments. It will also have an accommodation for staff members, maintenance workshops, gatehouse and auditorium. Speaking during a tour, President Masisi of Botswana said ”I am happy that they will now have…

FIBERTEX AND SPECIFYING TECHNIQUES HOST CPD SEMINAR IN BOTSWANA

Posted on 10 December 2019 by Gambeta News

Fibertex South Africa and Specifying Techniques, in conjunction with The Architects Association of Botswana (AAB) hosted a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) seminar in Gaborone recently. “This forum – which was the first of its kind hosted by the newly formed AAB – forms part of the association’s accredited CPD programme, which is designed to improve and broaden knowledge and skills of its professional members,” says Philip van Greunen, Marketing Director, Specifying Techniques. “Through the…

BOTSWANA CELEBRATES 53 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

Posted on 2 October 201922 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Botswana celebrates its 53 years of independence from Britain. The Republic of Botswana, a land-locked country in the southern part of Africa bordered by South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Namibia; celebrated its 53 years of Independence on the 3oth of September 2019. Formerly known as the British protectorate of Bechuanaland; the country gained its independence from Britain on 30th September, 1966 and then adopted the new name Botswana. Botswana’s Independence which is commonly called Boipuso,…

PROGRESS UPDATE ON MOHEMBO BRIDGE PROJECT – BOTSWANA

Posted on 20 June 201924 April 2020 by Gambeta News

Progress Updated on Mohembo Bridge Project in Botswana Essential Cargo to enable the construction of the “crossed elephant tusk tower” at the Mohembo Bridge Project in Botswana has successfully arrived Walvis Bay, Namibia. Botswana, being a landlocked country will facilitate the transportation of the 10,720 metric tons cargo using 160 heavy-duty trucks to the construction site at more than 1,100km away. The multi-million dollar 1.2km cable stayed bridge is currently under construction across the…

DEPARTMENT OF ROADS TO BECOME AUTONOMOUS IN BOTSWANA

Posted on 23 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Plans in motion for the Ministry to be an Autonomous entity in Botswana. Plans are underway for the Ministry of Transport and communication to be an autonomous entity in Botswana. The Department will have the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs. It will also enable them generate its own income in the process. Minister Kitso Mokaila said “If the department could generate income, government would fast-track construction of tarred roads in volumes across the…

BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION SIGNS CONTRACT WITH GE POWER

Posted on 13 July 201813 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Botswana Power Corporation partners with GE Power to increase access to energy services for its populace. GE Power’s Grid Solution business have signed its first contract Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), the state’s electricity distributor. The contract proves the commitment of the Southern African nation in providing its people with access to affordable energy services. The contract will also help improve grid efficiency of the country. GE Power’s Grid Solution business, a subsidiary of the multinational power…

YOUTH CENTRE PROJECT RECEIVE FUNDS IN BOTSWANA

Posted on 10 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Former MP family donate funds for construction of youth centre in Nshakashobgwe, Botswana A family in Botswana has given the sum of P50 000 to Nshakashobgwe Village Development Committee. The fund which is from the late former Sebina\Gweta MP Mr Mudongo Maswikiti will be for a youth centre. During the donation ceremony, Local Government and Rural Development Minister Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi praise the family for their generosity. She also said that the family has set a a good example for others to…

ELECTRA MINING BOTSWANA 2019

Posted on 9 March 2018 by Gambeta News

Africa’s leading mining, industrial and power generation expo. ELECTRA MINING; Gaborone Fairgrounds, Botswana from 10 Sep – 12 Sep 2019. Electra Mining Botswana is the Botswana home of Africa’s leading mining, industrial and power generation expo. Powered by Electra Mining Africa, also the trade in Botswana is basically for business growth . With so many potential customers and buyers in one place over 3 days, it’s your number one opportunity to generate on-site sales, quality leads…

NWTGC US$480M CONSTRUCTION SET TO KICK-OFF IN BOTSWANA

Posted on 26 January 201829 January 2018 by Gambeta News

The project will create new jobs and help the nation be one of the distributor of power to neighbouring countries. The ground breaking ceremony of the power line construction project was presided over by Advocate Sadique Kebonang, the Minister of Minerals Resource, Green Technology and Energy. The project termed North West Transmission Grid Connection(NWTGC) costs about US $480m and is divided into two phases. Phase I is the construction of a 400 kv backbone transmission line with…

HOW MDCB BAIL OUT BOSTWANA MINERGY OVER LOST OF COAL PRODUCTION

Posted on 16 April 2024 by Gambeta News

Minergy owners of Masama Coal Mine in Medie has struggled in the past to meet up its cash flow which has seen Minerals Development Company Botswana (MDCB) step in to bail them out. The company has been struggling due to the reduction in international coal prices which has added to their challenges at the moment. MDCB rolled-out it’s plans with a P389 million as a turnaround strategy to take Minergy to profitability and sustainability. Minergy…

BOSTWANA & ZAMBIA GOVT IN A POWER STRUGGLE OVER KAZUNGULA BRIDGE AUTHORITY

Posted on 8 February 20248 February 2024 by Gambeta News

Almost three years after the completion of the Kazungula Bridge, the governments of Botswana and Zambia are reportedly entangled in a silent power struggle over the establishment of the Kazungula Bridge Authority. The project, designed to connect the SADC region from Durban to Kinshasa, has hit a roadblock, leading to potential collapse due to differences between the two countries. Investigations by The Voice reveal that the joint project has strained relations between Botswana and Zambia,…

SPEAKER LINE-UP UNVEILED FOR THE AFRICA VALUATION CONFERENCE 2024

Posted on 5 February 2024 by Gambeta News

5 February 2024, Johannesburg. Preparations are well underway for the Africa Valuation Conference 2024, with industry experts lined-up for the most comprehensive mega-gathering of valuation professionals on the African continent. Taking place from 16th to 18th April at the Sandton Convention Centre, the international event aims to elevate the valuation profession to experience a bold new future, with attendees expected to interact with presentations on property valuation practices and standards from experts and leading speakers…

ZIMBABWE RAILWAYS REHABILITATION ON COURSE AFTER US$115MILLION FUNDS APPROVED

Posted on 30 October 2023 by Gambeta News

The growing need to restore the National Railways of Zimbabwe to full operational status is now being attended to with the African Export Import Bank prepared to lend US$115 million to initiate the process. The railways are not dead. They still move 2,3 million tonnes of cargo a year, but this is a little over 16 percent of the 14 million tonnes they moved in the 1990s and just under 13 percent of the 18…

PROGRESS MADE ON BOSTWANA TATI LAND PROJECT

Posted on 9 August 2023 by Gambeta News

Tati Land board is negotiating with farm owners with a view to buying land for onward allocation to people on the waiting list. Mr Fidelis Machola told a kgotla meeting in Msingwaneng recently, that 39 per cent of land in the North East District was freehold while 61 per cent was held under leasehold. He decried reluctance to sell by some farm owners, saying that resulted in delayed allocations. “In the meantime, we go around…

ZIMBABWE GOVT. APPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LIMPOPO BRIDGE

Posted on 7 March 2023 by Gambeta News

The construction of a third bridge across the Limpopo at Beitbridge between Zimbabwe and South Africa has been approved by Cabinet, as the Government moves a gear up to ensure that required infrastructure is always in place for the rapidly growing regional and international trade in line with its ease of doing business policy. Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona said technocrats were already hard at work, setting the necessary legal frameworks and the…

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