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Market Stalls Set to Support Informal Sector Growth

Market Stalls Set to Support Informal Sector Growth

Africa-Press - Botswana. The 42 newly built small-scale market stalls, valued at P3.2 million and a joint effort between the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA)...
New CEDA Branch to Spur Local Growth

New CEDA Branch to Spur Local Growth

Africa-Press - Botswana. The establishment of a Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) branch in Tutume has been warmly welcomed by clients and the broader...
CEDA Invests over P11 Million into Kanye Businesses

CEDA Invests over P11 Million into Kanye Businesses

Africa-Press - Botswana. In a major boost for the Kanye District economy, the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) has approved funding for 20 local...
Sustainable Fashion Using Botswana’S Recycled Fabrics

Sustainable Fashion Using Botswana’S Recycled Fabrics

Africa-Press - Botswana. Botswana’s fashion industry can grow while reducing environmental impact through recycled fabrics. Using reclaimed materials lowers waste, saves resources, and aligns...
Botswana’S Beef Production Exceeds Domestic Demand

Botswana’S Beef Production Exceeds Domestic Demand

Africa-Press - Botswana. Botswana, a net exporter of beef, is currently producing more beef than the domestic market can absorb. Acting Minister of Lands...
African Development Bank Welcomes Canadian Envoy

African Development Bank Welcomes Canadian Envoy

Africa-Press - Botswana. The Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade welcomed Canada's Special Envoy for Africa, Ambassador Ben Marc Diendéré,...
CEDA Opens New Branch in Tutume to Boost Local Entrepreneurship

CEDA Opens New Branch in Tutume to Boost Local Entrepreneurship

Africa-Press - Botswana. The Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) has launched a new branch in Tutume, bringing services closer to local businesses and aspiring...
Carbon Credit Trading Opportunities for Botswana Farmers

Carbon Credit Trading Opportunities for Botswana Farmers

Africa-Press - Botswana. Carbon markets create new income streams for farmers who manage land in ways that reduce or store emissions. Botswana farmers can...
LED Strategy to Boost Local Economy

LED Strategy to Boost Local Economy

Africa-Press - Botswana. North West District is developing a five year (2026-20230) Local Economic Development (LED) strategy to give the local economy a clear...
Rising Import Bill Exposes Botswana’S Food Vulnerability

Rising Import Bill Exposes Botswana’S Food Vulnerability

Africa-Press - Botswana. Despite strong local sorghum output, Botswana continues to rely heavily on imported cereals as producers call for policy reforms. Botswana’s latest Food...