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Vision 2036

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  2. de translated into tangible outcomes that benefited investors, businesses and the community. “This MoU is aligned to government’s development agenda the National Development Plan (NDP 12) and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP). “It further aligns to Vision 2036

    Daily News Botswana

    BITC seals local investment pact
Business

Puma Energy and Hungry Lion open restaurant, create 25 jobs

The News

Puma Energy Botswana and Hungry Lion have opened the first Hungry Lion restaurant at a Puma Energy service station in Gaborone's Block 6, creating over 25 new employment opportunities for Batswana. The partnership is intended to support local development and align with Vision 2036 goals for sustainable economic growth.

Why it matters

Puma Energy and Hungry Lion partnership creates 25 jobs and represents meaningful private-sector economic activity aligned with Vision 2036.

6 May 2026 · Weekend Post

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Puma Energy and Hungry Lion open restaurant, create 25 jobs

    Puma Energy Botswana and Hungry Lion have opened the first Hungry Lion restaurant at a Puma Energy service station in Gaborone's Block 6, creating over 25 new employment opportunities for Batswana. The partnership is intended to support local development and align with Vision 2036 goals for sustainable economic growth.

    6 May 2026 · Weekend Post

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Ministry validates remodelled YDF and BNSP youth programmes

    The Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs, partnering with UNICEF Botswana, held an online mass validation exercise to present revised models for the Youth Development Fund and Botswana National Service Programme, based on months of research by Genesis Analytics. The sessions attracted over 700 young people.

    5 May 2026 · Weekend Post

  2. BITC signs investment pact with local authorities

    The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused on identifying district-level investment opportunities and improving coordination between national initiatives and local communities. The pact aims to streamline land access processes, support local economic development, and develop district-specific investment promotion initiatives.

    5 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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