Financial crisis hits Botswana
Tight Budget as revenue goes down; it's still unfolding. 22 Dec 2008 05:58
Botswana recalls Chinese dairy products
The Botswana authorities have become the latest of a number of governments around the world to recall Chinese-made dairy products, following the melamine scare. 14 Oct 2008 07:32
Jet Community Awards 2008 call for entry
The Jet Community Awards, southern Africa's popular grassroots community awards programme, is open for entries once again to those extraordinary organisations and individuals who dedicate their time and energy to the upliftment of their local communities. Now in its sixth year, there's R1 million in prize money on offer and entries are being accepted from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. 10 Apr 2008 14:40
Chirundu becomes one-stop border post
Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed a bilateral agreement that will see the transformation of Chirundu into a one-stop border post - and that will reduce transit times for imports and exports through border. 12 Sep 2007 14:24
Zimbabwe: Promise of full shop shelves met with scepticism
Predictions by Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank Governor, Gideon Gono, that empty supermarket shelves will soon be packed with goods are being received somewhat sceptically by Zimbabweans. 4 Oct 2007 07:17
Zimbabwe levies duty in forex for underwear
Struggling to boost its foreign currency reserves, a cash-strapped Zimbabwe government this week began charging duty in forex for imported footwear and clothing items, including underwear, we can reveal. A Zimbabwean opposition MP described the latest move as “absolutely barmy.” 13 Sep 2007 14:16
No Christmas cheer in Zimbabwe this year
The recent government order to Zimbabwean retailers to slash prices has had another unintended side-effect – banks rolling in cash and no one to spend it. 10 Sep 2007 15:03
SA retailers rough it out in Zim
[Desmond Walters] It is business as usual for South African retailers in Zimbabwe who are keeping a positive spirit despite the economic meltdown and political uncertainty in the country. Large South African retailers, including Massmart, Edgars, OK and Pick ‘n Pay have business interests in Zimbabwe, and indicated they are not about to jump ship despite the recent spate of arrests of business executives accused of not complying with government orders to cut down prices. 25 Jul 2007 09:26
Exclusive Books expands into Botswana
Johnnic Holdings' Exclusive Books, one of the main competitors of the CNA Group, has opened up shop in Botswana, signalling their first foray into territory beyond South African borders. 18 Dec 2002 10:41
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