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BDC Launches Kwalape Safari Lodge
Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) in collaboration with the Kachana family, brought smiles to resident of Kazungula in the Chobe District when they launched the Kwalape Safari Lodge over the weekend. [Read More]
BDC Donates a Special Needs classroom block for disabled children in Tonota Village
Botswana government’s major agency for commercial and industrial development, Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) over the weekend set a milestone and donated a classroom block worth over P1.5 million to the disabled children in Tonota Primary School. [Read More]
BDC hands over a house to an Orphaned Family
BDC handed over a two roomed house to the Oteng Thatogang Tebete family in Robelela Village in the Bobirwa sub-district on Friday 25th January 2013. [Read More]
Tonota Groundbreaking Ceremony
Botswana Development Corporation Limited led by its Managing Director Ms. Maria Nthebolan recently performed the ground breaking ceremony of a two classroom block for the disabled pupils of Tonota Primary School. [Read More]
BDC Participates in 120km Y-Care Makgadikgadi Pans Charity Walk
BDC participated at this year’s Y-Care Makgadikgadi Pans walk which is held annually every President’s Day holidays where participants from the business and corporate sectors walk a total distance of 120 Kilometers for charity.[Read More]
BDC Participates at the Northen BOCCIM Trade Fair
BDC exhibited at this year’s Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) northern trade fair held in Francistown from the 24th to the 26th May 2012. [Read More]
BDC Hosted a 2012 Family Fun Day for Staff Members
BDC hosted its annual Family Fun Day at Lion Park Amusement Resort. The annual family fun day brings together staff members and their families to share a day of fun filled activities and games as a way of getting families to meet and socialize in a friendly and entertaining environment. [Read More]
BDC Hosts JAB Students From Mater Spei College
BDC hosted a presentation for budding young entrepreneurs who are currently participating in the Junior Achievement Botswana (JAB) entrepreneurship education programme from Mater Spei College. [Read More]
BDC Hands Over 10 New Toilets To Residents Of Ramotlabaki Village
As part of BDC’s continued Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the Corporation did a handover ceremony of 10 toilets to the residents of Ramotlabaki village in the Kgatleng District. [Read More]
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]
BDC hosts American Business Delegation
Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) hosted a function that honoured a Business Delegation from the United States of America. Speaking at the event BDC Managing Director, Ms. Maria Nthebolan welcomed the distinguished guests and spoke at length on what BDC offers in terms of promoting and facilitating sustainable development in Botswana. [ Read More]
BDC hosted Business Breakfast in Francistown and Maun
Botswana Development Corporation Limited (BDC) hosted business breakfast seminars for the business communities in Francistown and Maun. The main aim of these breakfast seminars was to increase the Corporation’s visibility in terms of its products and services to the business communities of the above mentioned places. [ Read More]
BDC hands over a P20 000 cheque to Nata Senior Secondary
As one of BDC’s continued Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Nata Senior Secondary School received a cheque donation of P20 000.00 on the Wednesday 28th September 2011.[ Read More]
BDC SPONSORS NATIONAL MUSEUM INITIATIVE TO THE TUNE OF P20 000
Botswana Development Corporation has handed over a P20 000 cheque to Botswana National Museum. The Botswana National Museum in a group effort with its stakeholders came to BDC seeking assistance with an initiative to create a documentary celebrating the legacy of Ratsie Setlhako, the most influential folk musician of the last century. [ Read More]
BDC Shoshong Brigade Presentation
Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) continuing with its effort on empowering Batswana, hosted a presentation for students of the Shoshong Brigade as a means of educating and enlightening them on BDC’s role and mandate. [Read More]
LION PARK AMUSEMENT RESORT LAUNCHES THE SECOND LARGEST ROLLERCOASTER IN AFRICA
Lion Park Amusement Resort, yet another Botswana Development Corporation Limited (BDC) subsidiary, is one of the corporation’s successful entertainment and leisure projects. [Read More]
BDC PARTICIPATES AT THE NORTH WEST DISTRICT MARKET DAY
Botswana Development Corporation, participated at the inaugural North West District Market day for local entrepreneurs that was held in Maun on the 26th August 2011, where the Minister of Transport and Communications Mr. Frank Ramsden, who is also the Member of Parliament for the area was officiating. Read More]
BDC participates at the Vision 2016 launch event in Mmathubudukwane
BDC participated at this year’s Vision 2016 commemoration activities that were held on the 3rd September 2011 in Mmathubudukwane village in the Kgatleng District. The event was officiated by the Honourable Vice President; Lieutenant General Mompati Merafhe under the theme, “Living the Vision yame le wena”. [Read More]
BDC Official Groundbreaking Ceremony Of Fairscape
Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) and its 100% subsidiary company Commercial Holdings, hosted the groundbreaking ceremony of yet another property development initiative where Dr. Gloria Somolekae was officiating as the guest of honour. [Read More]
BDC Sponsored 2011 My Star Winner With a Whooping P150 000
One of Botswana Development Corporation (BDC)’s role is to support projects that generate sustainable employment for Batswana and add to the skills of the local workforce. Responding to this, BDC’s Corporate Social Responsibility sponsored the winner of the My Star show Bianca Gabasiane with a whooping P150 000. [Read More]
LETLOLE LA RONA LIMITED SUCCESSFUL LISTING
Letloe La Rona was successfully listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange on Wednesday 15th of June. The company traded at P1.55 with 1,000 shares changing hands on its first inaugural trade. [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]
MD’S Annual Report Media Briefing
The Managing Director of BDC hosted the media at the Corporations headquarters last week Thursday 24th of March. [Read More]
BDC divests from some of its Properties
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) 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. [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]
BDC Sponsors Junior Achievement Botswana (JAB) National Business Competitions to the tune of P55 000.00
Botswana Development Corporation’s long standing relationship with Junior Achievement Botswana was further strengthened as the Corporation sponsored this year’s JAB National Business Competitions held on the 19th of June at Boipuso Hall to the tune of P55 00.00. [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...]
Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) Donates a block of three Class rooms worth over P800 000.00
Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) Limited has donated a three classroom block worth over P800 000.00 to the management of Francistown Centre For Deaf Education over the weekend (May 15, 2009). [Read More...]
BDC Encourages Parents and Teachers in rural Areas to work together in Facilitating Information, Communication Technology
Parents and teachers at Salajwe Primary school in the Letlhakeng sub district have been encouraged to work together to ensure that their children get basic education in Information, Communication and Technology. [Read More...]
Northern Business Community encouraged to make use Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) Limited Products and Services
The business community in general has been encouraged to make use of products and services offered by Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) limited. [Read More...]
BDC MD Encourages Secretaries and Front Line Staff to Double Their Efforts at the Work place
Local secretaries and front line staff have been encouraged to be more focused, ambitious, and committed to their jobs in order to meet organisational goals and objectives. [Read More...]
BDC MD Calls on Organisations to Provide Conducive Work Environment for Better Performance and Service Delivery of Staff
The Managing Director of Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) Limited Ms Maria Nthebolan has called upon local organisations and institutions to provide conducive work environment to enable employees to unleash their potential and harness their dynamic creative capabilities. [Read More...]
BDC Supports Gardening and Horticulture
Members of The Central Association of The Blind and Disabled (CABD) people in Serowe have been encouraged to work hard to ensure that their horticulture project create food, employment and transfer of skills to the local community. [Read More...]
Lion Park brings family fun
Lion Park Resort Centre, a subsidiary of Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) this weekend inaugurated a family fun centre at Lion Park that will attract families in Gaborone and its environs to come and relax. [Read More...]
Can Manufacturers officially launched
Can Manufacturers Botswana, a 100 per cent Botswana Development Corporation Limited (BDC) owned project was officially launched in Lobatse on August 21. [Read More...]
BDC Participated at the BOCCIM Northern Trade Fair 2008
To complement government’s efforts in diversifying Botswana’s economy, Botswana Development Corporation Limited took a giant leap by participating in the 2008 Botswana Confederation of Commerce Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) Northern Trade Fair. [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...]