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Ipelegeng programme

2026-05-202026-06-13
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  1. June 2026

  2. Daily News Botswana

    … He also highlighted that government had transformed the Ipelegeng programme into Ikageng Public Works Programme as part of efforts to strengthen social protection and improve livelihoods. …

    Economic recovery projects remain on course
  3. May 2026

  4. Daily News Botswana

    … Currently, most people who were adopted from the Ipelegeng programme are either semi-skilled or have no skills, so the overall objective of the programme is to equip beneficiaries with skills which could develop their lives within the wider market,” he noted. …

    Mohwasa calls for private sector involvement
Business

Key economic recovery projects proceed despite growth challenges

The News

Lobatse MP Kamal Jacobs says government priority projects for economic resuscitation and employment creation are progressing on schedule, citing the Milk Valley Farm expansion programme (expecting 200 cows from Brazil by June 2026), BMC and tannery upgrades, and meat value-addition facilities as examples advancing domestic production and reducing import reliance.

Why it matters

Key economic recovery projects (Milk Valley, tannery, meat value-addition) advancing despite headwinds supports job creation goals.

10 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Key economic recovery projects proceed despite growth challenges

    Lobatse MP Kamal Jacobs says government priority projects for economic resuscitation and employment creation are progressing on schedule, citing the Milk Valley Farm expansion programme (expecting 200 cows from Brazil by June 2026), BMC and tannery upgrades, and meat value-addition facilities as examples advancing domestic production and reducing import reliance.

    10 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Minister calls for private sector collaboration with government

    Minister for State President, Defence and Security Moeti Mohwasa has called on the private sector to collaborate with the government on its development agenda, citing budgetary constraints that prevent the government from managing service delivery alone. He commended companies like Dulux Botswana for their corporate social responsibility efforts, specifically highlighting the Ikageng Public Works Programme renovation of Jwaneng police station.

    20 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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