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#Arts&Culture: Hosanna show showcases gospel potential
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#JustIn: Stanbic Africa Holdings will from tomorrow (Friday) offer more than 319 million shares for sale to institutional investors and the public at P4.30 each in Stanbic Bank Botswana. The seller is Stanbic Africa Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Bank
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Group and full owner of Stanbic Bank Botswana. According to documents released to the Botswana Stock Exchange, Stanbic Africa is offering about 255.5 million shares via private placement, which means shares sold directly to selected institutional investors. The remainder, or
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about 63.9 million shares will be open to the public from tomorrow at 0900hrs until the close of the offer on 27 November, followed by BSE listing expected on 07 December. UPDATE: @MboBW FILE PIC
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#Backpage: Coaches turn up heat on BFL over afternoon kick-offs
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#Frontpage: A cautious rebound
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#BusinessWeek: Gaborone homeowners push borrowing limits
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WATCH: Minerals and Energy minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, is cautiously optimistic about the bounceback of natural diamonds. Government and its partners have intensified their strategic marketing efforts as an industry and signs of recovery are being seen. Catch the full article in
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tomorrow's print edition of Mmegi and the full video interview on our YouTube channel next week INTERVIEWER: @MboBW VID: MBATSHI MALIKONGWA, @JoeyKambai
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tomorrow's print edition of Mmegi and the full video interview on our YouTube channel next week INTERVIEWER: MBONGENI MGUNI VID: MBATSHI MALIKONGWA, @JoeyKambai
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The Shadow of God International Ministry (SOGIM) has donated walking aids and crutches to Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital has become the first church to respond to the governments appeal for mobility aids to assist patients in need. mmegi.bw/article/124536
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The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) has reminded developers, investors and organisations that generating electricity for supply to others or for sale requires a licence under Section 35 of the BERA Act, unless specifically exempted. mmegi.bw/article/124537
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#Selefu: Change of guard
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WATCH: ‘All thanks to the almighty’ Former minister Lefoko Moagi thanks the almighty following his acquittal in a case in which he was accused of receiving P4.7 million from New Energy Company (Pty) Ltd through Wisecreatives Investments (Pty) Ltd.
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The prosecution alleged that the payment, made on or about April 17, 2024, was a reward for the issuance of prospecting licences in Gantsi, Tsabong and Tutume to New Energy Company. UPDATE: @Makhaiza01
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BREAKING: MOAGI ACQUITTED Former minister Lefoko Moagi has been acquitted of charges relating to allegations that he received P4.7 million from New Energy Company (Pty) Ltd, through Wisecreatives Investments Pty Ltd,
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in connection with the issuance of prospecting licences in Gantsi, Tsabong and Tutume. “The accused is not found guilty and he is thus acquitted,” the court ruled. UPDATE: @Makhaiza01
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#JustIn: PASSPORT FEES TO INCREASE FROM NOVEMBER 1 The Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs has announced revised passport fees, effective November 1, 2026. New fees are as follows: Ordinary passport: P400 Children under 16: P200 Official passport: P600 Diplomatic passport: P800
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Emergency Travel Document: P100 Lost, stolen or soiled e-passport: P2,000
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