BDC seals P1bn funding for SMEs

On Wednesday, the BDC signed statements of intent with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) for the provision of financing facilities totalling €100 million (about P1.5 billion). BADEA is a long-time financier of development in Botswana, having previously provided funding for work at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Kasane International Airport and the National Development Bank.

“Safety first is safety always”– Charles M HayesAs most people begin travelling across the country to spend the President’s Holidays with family and friends, there is every reason to embrace the joy and togetherness that this period brings.While holiday periods bring joy, they are sadly often accompanied by a rise in road accidents, violent incidents and other avoidable tragedies. Too often, families that set out to celebrate together end…