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BDC Attends Handing Over Ceremony of Certificates of Appreciation to Village Development Committees
BDC participated in the handing over ceremony of Certificates of Appreciation to all the Village Development Committees (VDC) that had a helping hand in the 2011 Vision 2016 Launch at Mmathubudukwane village in the Kgatleng District. [Read More]

Letlole la Rona Launch
BDC has yet again marked another milestone in its evolution when it launched its new company, Letlole La Rona Limited (LLR) and its website last week Thursday 7th April 2011 at GICC. [Read More]

Letsatsi le Etla Hand Over
BDC as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility handed over the newly constructed office to the women’s based organization Letsatsi Le Etla in Motlhabaneng on Monday, April 11, 2011. [Read More]

BDC Property History
Botswana Development Corporation Limited (BDC) intends to divest from a number of its properties by way of a listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) through a newly formed company. [Read More]

2007-2011 BDC Strategic Plan comes to an End
The 2007- 2011 Strategic Plan for Botswana Development Corporation is finally coming to an end this year 2011, June after four years of implementation. [Read More]

BDC Donates Computers worth P22 500.00 to Kisa, Kokotsha and Maralaleng Villages in the Kgalagadi District
The computers are intended to facilitate information communication technology (ICT) in Kisa, Maraleng and Kokothsa villages about 40 kilometers north of Tshabong village. [Read More]

BDC DIVESTS FROM SOME OF ITS PROPERTIES THROUGH A NEWLY FORMED COMPANY, LETLOLE LA RONA LIMITED.

Botswana Development Corporation Limited (BDC) is proud to announce the formation of a new property Investment company, Letlole La Rona (LLR) Limited, which is expected to list on the Botswana Stock Exchange sometime this year. LLR will be engaged in property investment, development and management. [Read More]

New Property Company to Be Listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange - History and Profile of Letlole la Rona

Letlole La Rona (LLR) Proprietary Limited is a new Botswana based public property company engaged in property investment, development and management. It was incorporated as a public company according to the laws of Botswana on the 8th of July 2010 under Company Number CO 2010/6316. [Read More]

Cresta doing well on the Stock Market following Divestment by BDC

Cresta Marakanelo's share price climbed 10thebe to close the listing day on P1.55, driven by strong interest from punters eager to tap into the hospitality giant's first day of trade on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE). Cresta, the domestic board's 21st counter, listed on the BSE on June 28 where 352 416 shares exchanged hands. [Read More]

Lion Park Amusement Centre Intends to Turn the Centre into an Edutainment Park of Repute

Briefing local tourists during a tour of the centre, Mr. Johan Weideman mentioned that they intend to make the park a number one attraction place in Botswana for both locals and tourists, “We want people to come to lion Park and have a great and unique experience” said Weideman. He thanked BDC for taking a wise step in investing in Lion Park and confirmed that it is a long term investment that will bear productive fruits as time goes on. [Read More]

BDC Participates in Vision 2016 Launch Activities

In an effort to educate the public and other stakeholders about the Corporation’s mandate, products and services, BDC participated at the Annual Vision 2016 launch activities held in Jackalas No.1 Village in the North East District on the 3rd to 4th September 2010. [Read More]

BDC Signs Agreement for Architectural Design of BIH

Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) and SHoP Architects, on Friday 16 April 2010 signed an agreement appointing the latter as the official architects for the Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH).  Botswana Development Corporation (www.bdc.bw) has been contracted by Botswana Innovation Hub (www.bih.co.bw) to manage and coordinate design and construction of infrastructure, which includes master planning/urban design, infrastructure design and construction of the icon building and annexes. [Read More]

Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) Donates 59 Blankets to the Needy in Kweneng West Villages

Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) limited has donated 59 blankets to Tsholofelo Trust which provides support and palliative care to home based care patients and people living with HIV/AIDS in Letlhakeng, Sesung, Serinani and Ditshegwane villages. [Read More...]

BDC Financial Results for the Year ended 30th June 2007

Botswana Development Corporation Limited has once again performed very well for the year ended 30th June 2007. The Corporation has recorded a profit before tax of P96.9 million against last years achievement of P88.1 million. This is 10% better than the previous year. This commendable increase is achieved despite the modest growth in turnover of 4% which took the Corporation to P140.8 million. [Read More...]

Botswana Development Corporation Supports Development of Quality Education and Economic Growth

Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) is committed to economic development and social upliftment of all Batswana. This was said by the Chairman of  BDC’s Corporate  Social Responsibility Committee Mr Simon Meti while addressing teachers and students of Mahupu Community Junior Secondary School during a prize giving ceremony  in Takatokwane recently. [Read More...]

Botswana Development Corporation and private sector investment

Since its establishment in 1970, the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) Limited has created wealth and value in many ways. Through its pioneer  products: Loan Financing: Equity Participation and Property Development, it has initiated establishment of numerous companies, owned  by both local and foreign investors, which contributed significantly to Botswana economy. [Read More...]

BDC Launches New Corporate Strategic Plan

Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) Limited this year launched its new Corporate strategic plan which   will run from July 2007 to June 2011.The objective of the new Strategic Plan is to position the Corporation as the leading innovative investor in Botswana. The strategic plan has a strong bias towards developing the economic and social fabric of Botswana in both a domestic and international context. [Read More...]

BDC supports Junior Achievement Botswana : Northern Region Competitions

Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) Limited sponsored  the Northern Junior Achievement Botswana (JAB) Best Business Competitions held at Selolwe Junior Secondary School in Francistown on the 9th June 2007. The competition was meant to encourage young entrepreneurs to develop business skills  and take them to another level. [Read More...]

P 108 Million injected into Lobatse Tile Limited (Pty) Ltd

The Board of Directors of Botswana Development Corporation Limited (BDC) recently approved a capital injection of P108.63 million to finance the expansion of Lobatse Tile Limited (LTL). LTL is a 100% subsidiary of BDC involved in the manufacture of Italian style ceramic floor tiles in Lobatse for the local and export market. [Read More...]

Business Continuity Site Launch

On June 26, 2007, BDC launched its Business Continuity Planning. Present at the launch was the BDC Chairman, Board of Directors, Management and Staff and CEO’s of some of the BDC Subsidiaries. [Read More...]

BDC’s Divestment Policy

BDC has a divestment policy through which it seeks to strengthen the companies which the corporation divests from. The Corporation continuously reviews its portfolio with a view to divest from its mature investments while seeking new investment opportunities. [Read More...]