Botswana: U.S. Foundation Funds Multi-Storey Marina Building - The corporate social responsibility arm of the famous jewellery manufacturer, Tiffany, has given a $2 million grant (P15 million) for the construction of a new four storey building at the Princess Marina Hospital. [AA Urbanisation]

Botswana: Somerset Squatters Living On Borrowed Time - The Francistown City Council (FCC) public relations officer, Priscilla Gulubane, said the council does not have the power to evict the squatters who remained when people were relocated to Gerald Estates 10 years ago. [AA Urbanisation]

Botswana: New Housing Scheme Announced - Government has announced a new scheme to make housing and home-ownership affordable, especially for the youth. [AA Urbanisation]

Botswana: Primary Works to Start At Letsibogo Tourism Project - The Selebi-Phikwe Economic Diversification Unit (SPEDU) hopes to secure P13 million for the development of preliminary works in support of tourism activities around Letsibogo Dam in Mmadinare. [AA Urbanisation]

Botswana: Contractual Negotiations Delay SSKB Stadium Refurbishment - The renovation of the Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) Stadium is expected to start on October 20, more than a year after it was closed for refurbishments. [AA Construction]

Botswana: Cresta Hotel Unveils New Brand - Cresta Thapama Hotel has been refurbished at a cost of P20 million. [AA Construction]

Botswana: UB Stadium Eyes 2010 World Cup - A management committee has been set-up to make sure the recently refurbished University of Botswana (UB) Stadium is fit for use by countries coming for next year's World Cup in South Africa. [AA Urbanisation]

Botswana: Financial Woes Delay Bathoen Statue Project - The Kgosi Bathoen Memorial Statue Committee is faced with serious financial problems, which have already delayed the completion of the Bangwaketse leader's monument. [AA Construction]

Botswana: Govt Projects Run Behind Schedule - Most government projects are behind schedule due to either lack of skilled labour or to natural disasters, it came to light during a media tour of seven such projects organised by the Office of the President (OP) last week. [AA Construction]

Botswana: Botec Plans Use of Kgalagadi Sands for Brick-Making - The chief executive officer of the Botswana Technology Centre (BOTEC) Dr Edson Selaolo has said they are supporting initiatives designed to utilise the Kgalagadi Desert sands for brick-making. [AA Construction]

Botswana: Construction of Goal II Project Gets Underway - The expansion of accommodation facilities at Lekidi Football Centre under the FIFA Goal II project commenced yesterday. [AA Construction]

Botswana: No Takers in Francistown Housing Project - The mayor, Honest Buti Billy has lamented that nobody has applied for the turn-key housing scheme since its introduction a year ago. He told the final council meeting yesterday that he was sad to note that not a single applicant has come forward to utilise the scheme despite public education. [AA Urbanisation]

Botswana: Imported Labour to Speed Up Stadium Construction - The company constructing the new Francistown Stadium hopes to complete the job as scheduled in January after getting the green-light to import skilled labour from China. The Qingjian Group has been experiencing delays in the project because of a shortage of skilled manpower but this is set to change. [AA Construction]

Botswana: Dikgatlhong Dam Behind Schedule - The construction of Dikgatlhong Dam, which is expected to alleviate the water problem countrywide, is eight months behind schedule. [AA Urbanisation]

Botswana: Unions Clash Over Tonota Houses - The decision by the Central District Commissioner (DC) Lorato Plaatje to allocate houses to Tonota council staff has caused friction between labour unions. [AA Urbanisation]