The Business Group Botswana Pty Ltd

20/09/2021

TERTIARY EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED

06/09/2021

Click on the link below to access guidelines on crocodile farming.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/ohbzewvu65o04rj/Crocodile%20Project%20Guidelines.pdf
For more information contact Botswana Wildlife Producers Association at 74543277 or [email protected]

17/06/2020

Dairy Farming

Known to be one of Botswana's challenging , expensive and most complex industry,it has come to realisation that these type of project has to be faced. With Botswana producing only 4 million liters per year of its milk we are currently importing 97% of milk and its products whilst Botswana's demand is at 65 million liters per year.
Dairy farming involves milk production from a certain breed of cows mainly Holeisten/Fresian which have the highest production capability. Their highest production may be reached if well maintained,this includes ; A suitable controlled temperature around 35 degrees as they are very sensitive, enough feeds for consumption, enough water made available for cows and also kept in an area where hygiene is of a high standard. Depending on the genetic make up of some dairy cows others are more reseliant to some dieases so you have to inspect the location of your farm so as to guard against preveailing diseases and prevent the preventable ones or quarantine before any outbrake.
These dairy cows are fed total mixed rations,either mixture of corn with grass or dairy meals,for the dairy cows to perfom at their highest, they need to consume up to 50kg of feeds and drink 120 liters of clean water per day which subsequently hikes maintainence costs of this business. It is ideal for a large scale farmer to plant some of his own feeds and sumplement by buying feeds from suppliers.
Dairy Farming requires a large chunk of land, For example; For 500 dairy cows you need atleast 1000ha of land, morden technology to run this business successfully and profitably. In adddition to that, with the right training, enough capital, equipment, experience and understanding a farmer can successfully produce an average of 35liters of miilk per cow per day which means with 500 cows one can produce 17 500 liters of milk per day and actually make it in the open market of Botswana.

Known to be one of Botswana's challenging , expensive and most complex industry,it has come to realisation that these type of project has to be faced. With Botswana producing only 4 million liters per year of its milk we are currently importing 97% of milk and its products whilst Botswana's demand is at 65 million liters per year.
Dairy farming involves milk production from a certain breed of cows mainly Holeisten/Fresian which have the highest production capability. Their highest production may be reached if well maintained,this includes ; A suitable controlled temperature around 35 degrees as they are very sensitive, enough feeds for consumption, enough water made available for cows and also kept in an area where hygiene is of a high standard. Depending on the genetic make up of some dairy cows others are more reseliant to some dieases so you have to inspect the location of your farm so as to guard against preveailing diseases and prevent the preventable ones or quarantine before any outbrake.
These dairy cows are fed total mixed rations,either mixture of corn with grass or dairy meals,for the dairy cows to perfom at their highest, they need to consume up to 50kg of feeds and drink 120 liters of clean water per day which subsequently hikes maintainence costs of this business. It is ideal for a large scale farmer to plant some of his own feeds and sumplement by buying feeds from suppliers.
Dairy Farming requires a large chunk of land, For example; For 500 dairy cows you need atleast 1000ha of land, morden technology to run this business successfully and profitably. In adddition to that, with the right training, enough capital, equipment, experience and understanding a farmer can successfully produce an average of 35liters of miilk per cow per day which means with 500 cows one can produce 17 500 liters of milk per day and actually make it in the open market of Botswana.

19/04/2020

COVID 19 CHALLENGE
BOTSWANA INNOVATION FUND THIRD CALL FOR PROPOSALS

BOTSWANA INNOVATION FUND (BIF) 3RD CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR SOLUTIONS ADDRESSING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CHALLENGES IN BOTSWANA

Opens: 18th April 2020
Deadline for Submission: 01st May 2020 at 20:00hrs CAT
Eligible Applicants: Entrepreneurs, App Developers, Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Knowledge Holders, Social Enterprises, Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations
Amount of Funding: Open bid (to be determined by the most feasible solutions)

BACKGROUND ON CALL FOR PROPOSAL
In light of the Novel Coronavirus of 2019 outbreak (COVID-19 pandemic) the world is not only working towards the development of a vaccine, nations are rapidly responding by seeking solutions to abate the socio-economic impacts resulting from this outbreak. COVID-19 has disrupted that which societies knew as the norm. This disruption has brought about opportunities for new innovations to be developed for use now and in future.
The Botswana Innovation Fund (BIF) is looking to fund the development of innovative solutions that address the COVID-19 pandemic challenges from eligible applicants. It is also envisaged that private sector entities will have an opportunity to invest or participate in the implementation of the chosen solutions. The call places emphasis on innovative digital solutions and working product prototypes that are ready to scale and to curb the some of the socio-economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Further to this we anticipate intellectual property development and registration, technology transfer, and commercialization of developed solutions.

TARGETED SOLUTIONS TYPES:
WINDOW 1: VIRTUAL HACK
This call provides emerging digital innovators an opportunity to rapidly produce solutions that can be adopted by the market. The solutions will be informed by current epidemiological and socio-economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic with special emphasis on the local economy. It is expected that the development of these solutions will involve individuals or collaborative teams with the requisite skills. The primary goal being the rapid prototyping of solutions with impact on society. The expected timelines to get the solutions to market are 2 (two) to four (4) weeks.
The solutions targeted are at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 3 to 8 (TRL 3 to TRL 8), proof of concept to commercial system.
The development of any solution needs to consider that it will be hosted locally in data servers and tested accordingly. As such it is expected that the proposed solutions;
• May include mobile and web-based solutions e.g. food value chain e-commerce solutions
• Will be data enabled with the ability to analyse and publish information.
• Will adhere to the necessary standards as approved by the relevant bodies including medical bodies, as appropriate.
• May be able to provide near real time updates on the pandemic and related socio-economic impacts.

WINDOW 2: WORKING PROTOTYPES/SOLUTIONS
There are a number of market ready solutions relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic which can be deployed but lack the necessary validation and tweaks to deliver them to market. In recognition of this, Window 2 seeks to provide innovators the support needed to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the COVID-19 challenges with the aim of getting their solutions to market during this time when the market recognises the usefulness of technological solutions. The expected time of solution to market is 2 (two) to four (4) weeks.
These solutions are at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 5 to 8 (TRL 5 to TRL 8), prototype system to commercial system.
These may include working prototypes of products, processes, value added services, community social interventions, tools and gadgets that may be of high demand during and post the COVID-19 pandemic. It is expected that the solutions will include, but are not limited to, those addressing challenges in:
These may include working protypes of products, processes, value added services, community social interventions, tools and gadgets that may be of high demand during and post the COVID-19 pandemic. It is expected that the solutions will include, but are not limited to, those addressing challenges in:

• Health Systems (Public Health Surveillance, contact tracing, Model test-kits and accreditation and management)
• Public Service Delivery (Digital education, public service delivery systems)
• Transport (Payments, monitoring, & tracking)
• Logistics & Value Chains (Food, Fresh Produce, Medical supplies)

EVALUATION CRITERIA
Submitted proposals will be ranked according to the following criteria:
• Clear articulation of proposed solution and approach
• Market Need
• Value Proposition (a clear path towards operationalising the product on-the-ground)
• Team Composition and Roles
• Customer Validation
• Clear Revenue Streams
• Alignment with Key Govt Objectives/National Needs i.e. COVID-19 pandemic
• Social Impact, (evidence that the solution addresses a specific problem/challenge or need)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Submissions in response to this call for proposals will be made through
the provided portal and must include the following sections in the order listed:
a) Expression of interest letter
b) Technical proposal containing the following content:
• Concept note of the innovative solution(s);
• Technical specifications;
• Team experience;
• Work Plan / Schedule for an implementation;
• Mission team experience/profiles;
• Implementation plan with budget and timeline.
• Working prototype (pictures, narrative, video)
c) Any other relevant documentation as an additional value proposition.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit your proposal here:
Covid-19BWchallenge https://form.jotform.com/innovationfund/application

General Terms:

1.Clarifications
Request for clarifications shall be sent to [email protected], cc [email protected]. BIH will respond in writing to any request for clarification, provided that such requests are received five (5) days prior to the deadline for submission of proposals. Should the clarification result in changes to the contents of the Call for Proposals advert, BIH shall amend and issue an addendum.
2.Preparation Costs
The prospective solution provider shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of their proposal. BIF shall not be responsible or liable for the costs regardless of the outcome of the bidding process.
3.Cancellation
BIF reserves the right to cancel the Call for Proposal without providing any reasons.
4.Validity
The solutions and prototypes proposals costing must be valid for a period of 90 days.

16/03/2020

The Youth Alive Seminar is finally Coming. Cultures, Countries, Culinary Experiences & Companies all in one place. August 2020. Motherland Africa. Come. Create. Connect. Establish Partners, Networks & Friendships. We are coming.

17/11/2019

Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) is incorporated to develop and manage Botswana’s first Science and Technology Park to achieve the following;

- Contribute to the country’s economic development and competitiveness.

- Generate knowledge-based jobs.
Attract innovative companies and institutions to BIH.

- Foster entrepreneurship & technology transfer to develop start-up companies and add value to existing companies.

Give us a call at +267 3913328 to find out how we can help you grow.

19/10/2019

HOW TO FUND MOTSHELO

Sometimes you don't have to necessarily pop out money every month as your contribution to your motshelo group. Here is one of the methods you can use to make money for motshelo.

Did you know for just P2500 you could get this Ice pop maker and be a ice pop supplier?

Do your homework

You'll need;
Packaging plastics
Ingredients to make the right mixture

If you made 10 packs of 50 a day and sold them for P30 each. You could make P300 a day.

P300 x 5 days = P1500 a week
P1500 x 4 week's = P6000 a month

Massive profits after subtracting costs.

Capitalize in summer, winter is a dry season.
Only takes determination
Think about it.

16/10/2019

COMPETITION AND CONSUMER AUTHORITY (CCA)
*** LOGO DESIGN CONTEST ***
The mandate of the Competition Authority is set to widen to include enforcement of the Consumer Protection Act, in addition to enforcement of the Competition Act. As a result of this transformation, the Competition Authority will adopt a new corporate identity including change of name and logo.

The Authority’s name will change to: Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA). The Authority requires the services of creative local designers to develop a new logo that captures the mandate of the new entity; Competition and Consumer Authority.

Designers are hereby invited to participate in the competition for the development of the new logo for the CCA. The logo competition is open to individual citizens, as well as 100% citizen owned companies/firms.

*General Guidelines
The following are the guidelines, rules and regulations for the competition;
1. The design should be in high resolution colour;
2. The logo must be clear and distinctly identifiable for effective application on all materials, website and other relevant platforms;
3. The logo should include the name of the Authority - Competition and Consumer Authority;
4. A tagline can also be incorporated along with the symbol to enhance the impact of the symbol;
5. The design should be accompanied by a written description of its meaning and features;
6. Entrants are required to identify possible colours for the Authority;
7. The Authority reserves the right to subject the winning logo to necessary modification for its use;
8. By submitting your design for entry and any accompanying material, you agree that, in the event that you are the winner, you hereby (with effect from the date of submission of your competition entry) assign to the CCA all your intellectual property rights with full title guarantee and the CCA reserves the right to register the winning logo as its copyright;
9. Originality is a key requirement in the logo design;
10. Any material, graphics or other items prepared by and in the competition shall belong to, and remain the property of the Authority;
11. The Judges’ decision is final and will not be open to any correspondence or appeal whatsoever;
12. Entrants in the competition should provide their names, email address, contact telephone numbers; certified copies of identity document and shareholder certificates;
13. The Authority reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this competition without prior notice in the event of circumstances arising beyond its control that makes it necessary to do so; and
14. The closing date is 29th October, 2019 at 1700hrs.

*Mode of Submission
The logo design should be submitted in Windows compatible soft copy to [email protected] with ‘CCA Logo Competition’ in the subject line; or
Submitted in hard copy to the Authority Office at: Plot 28 Matsitama Road, Main Mall, Gaborone, Botswana in a plain sealed envelope marked “CCA Logo Competition” and addressed to: Director - Communications and Advocacy, Competition Authority.

*Reward
A Jury will select the winning logo and the winner of the competition will receive a cash prize of P20,000. The prize is as stated and no other alternatives will be offered.

09/09/2019

🗣🗣🗣 Batswana Film/TV 🎬 Content Producers & Owners rise up to this great opportunity. We are looking for the most entertaining Tv/Film content for our exciting upcoming Video on Demand Platform. Follow the link.www.bofinet.co.bw/contentsubmissions

23/08/2019

According to the government’s best assessment of the fastest and slowest growing of the future. On the decline are work, like typists, and occupations threatened by changing consumer behavior, like clothing store cashiers, as more people shop online. The fastest-growing jobs through 2026 belong to what one might call the Three Cs: care, computers, and clean energy.

A blockbuster report from government economists forecasts the workforce of 2026—a world of robot cashiers, well-paid math nerds, and so (so, so, so) many healthcare workers.

14/08/2019

THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF INTELLIGENCE.

Intelligent Quotient (IQ)
Emotional Quotient (EQ)
Social Quotient (SQ)

Now this thread shows what each of these mean and their impacts.

Do well to share so others can learn.

1. Intelligent Quotient (IQ): this is what helps one to "know book", solve maths; memorize things and recall subject matters.

2. Emotional Quotient (EQ): this is what makes someone to be able to maintain peace with others; keep to time; be responsible; be honest; respect boundaries; be humble, genuine and considerate.

3. Social Quotient (SQ): this is what makes people to be able to build network of friends and maintain it over a long period of time.

People that have higher EQ and SQ tend to go farther in life than those with high IQ but low EQ and SQ. Most schools capitalize in improving IQ level while EQ and SQ are played down.

A man of high IQ can end up being employed by a man of high EQ and SQ even though he has an average IQ.

Your EQ represents your character; your SQ represents your fame. Give in to habits that will improve these three Qs but more especially your EQ and SQ.

EQ and SQ make one manage better than the other.

Pls don't teach children only to be IQ but also to be EQ and SQ.

Now there is a 4th one:
A new paradigm

4. The Adversity Quotient (AQ): that makes people go through a rough patch in life and come out without losing their centres.

The AQ determines who will give up in face of troubles, who will abandon their family or who will consider su***de.

To parents.
This is holiday time. It is called long vacation.
Long vacation is of European origin, carefully inserted into the annual life of the community.

It is intended that at long vacation, children are exposed to other areas of life than academic life.

More importantly, children engage in vacation jobs. They are made to earn the money for the next academic tuition fees. Parents only assist them.

In doing these they develop both EQ, SQ and AQ. They become integral human beings able to do things independent of the parents.

At long vacation parents please do not send them to extramural lessons.

Take them to the village to cultivate corns, grand nut and see how foods are made.

Make them to learn to make cloths, shoes, ornaments. Send them to wood workshop, mechanic workshop etc.

Do not always take them to ShopRite and the likes. Also take them to visit the bereaved, the hospitalised and the orphanage.

Finally, do not prepare the way for the children. Prepare the children for the way.

14/06/2019

PUBLIC TENDER NOTICE

Inhouse technical advisory services to Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) on development of a 5MW Solar Energy Generating Facility at Botswana Innovation Hub Science AND Technology Park.

TENDER NO. BIH 001- 31.05.2019/20
PURPOSE OF THE INVITATION TO TENDER INVITATION (ITT):

Through this ITT, BIH intends to identify a suitable Technical Advisor for a 5 MW project preparation. The inhouse technical advisor will take the key responsibility of supporting BIH in reaching the target of implementing a 5MW solar generation facility at BIH Science and Technology Park. Proposals are therefore sought from interested reputable, duly registered or incorporated contractors domiciled both locally and internationally.

This tender will follow the Open International Bidding. A two- envelope procedure (Technical and Financial) will be followed.

Collection
The tender documents or terms of reference may be shared electronically or obtained from BIH Head Office at the address stated below during working hours from 0800-1300 hrs and 1400 – 1700 hrs effective Monday 10th, June 2019. A non-refundable deposit of BWP 250.00 (Two-Hundred and Fifty P**a) should be made directly into the BIHP bank account below and proof of payment shall be required on collection of the tender documents or before sharing the electronic copy.

CLOSING DATE
The closing date and time for receipt of sealed tender offers is FRIDAY 19th July 2019 at 1000. Proposals received will be opened shortly after the closing time in the presence of bidders who may wish to attend or their representatives.

For enquiries call +267 3913328 or email [email protected]. For more information you can visit our website at www.bih.co.bw,