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Orange Botswana reinforces market leadership through digital growth strategy
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Orange Botswana is committed to maintaining its market leadership by investing in infrastructure, innovation, and customer-focused solutions. The company aims to be a key enabler of Botswana鈥檚 digital economy, not just a connectivity provider. Orange Botswana's strategy focuses on network excellence and expanding its digital ecosystem. Orange Botswana Chief Marketing Officer Yves Famien stated that the company is accelerating investments in 5G, fibre, and overall network infrastructure to improve coverage, speed, and reliability across the country.
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National Assembly Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse has acknowledged that many former Members of Parliament face difficulties finding employment after leaving office. To address this, the National Assembly is establishing a savings and credit cooperative SACCOS and exploring investment, insurance, and retirement solutions. Keorapetse stated that while special rights protect MPs during their tenure, many struggle with employability and insufficient retirement benefits afterwards. The National Assembly Credit and Cooperative Society, or SACCOS, is being registered with assistance from the Botswana Savings and Credit Cooperative Association BOSCCA to provide financial support to former MPs.
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority BERA has approved a nine percent across-the-board increase in tariffs for the Botswana Power Corporation BPC, effective August 1. This decision follows BPC's request in December for an average 46% increase across consumer categories. BERA, acting as the regulator, conducted a public hearing in February where significant opposition to BPC's initial request was voiced.
Mmegi Online, an independent news source in Botswana, displayed a 404 error message indicating that the page a user was looking for does not exist. The error appeared on a page that was likely intended to feature news about Manchester United signing Santos and closing in on Tielemans. The website provides various sections including news, business, sport, lifestyle, and features, and offers contact information and social media links.