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Susan Benjamin
Susan Benjamin

Boidus is a media company in Botswana that publishes a monthly newspaper called Boidus Focus on topics related to the built environment industry. It aims to facilitate communication between professionals, stakeholders, and consumers in the construction, architecture, urban design, arts, culture and property industries. Boidus Focus newspaper has a readership of professionals in these fields. Boidus also organizes media events on housing, development projects, and the property market to bring together stakeholders in the built environment sector.

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Boidus Media Kit 2014 Who We Are2 Boidus is a team of young professionals who are passionate about our built environment here in Botswana. With backgrounds in Ar- chitecture, Landscape Urbanism, and Media, our core aim is to develop and maintain bet- ter communication amongst professionals, stakeholders and consumers within the Built Environment Industry in order to advance and improve our surrounding urban and peri-urban spaces. During a unique growth period for Botswana, where Gaborones Central Business District is coming to life, peri-urban areas such as Molepolole, Mahalapye, and Palapye are un- dergoing rapid development, and our own capital city is experiencing a shift in focus towards the creation of affordable housing, it is imperative to record, discuss, and translate the bold, fresh new ideas into a reality. WHOisBoidus? OurPLATFORMS: Boidus Media Events / Boidus Focus Newspaper / Boidus Social For every profession there needs to be a ves- sel for communicating. This communication can be between professionals, the industry, and the consumer. Boidus aims to create the platform within which these interactions can happen. Boidus creates a social place where professionals within the building industry can come to interact, while also creating a place from which the customer can access vital information regarding the industry. By staying in tune with Boidus, you can be sure you are getting the most up-to-date infor- mation, with access to the Built Environment professionals you need to speak to. We spe- cifically speak to information regarding the following key industries; Construction Industry Architecture & Urban Design Arts & Culture Property Investment WHYBoidus? Boidus Advertisings powerful multi-platform advertising and sponsorship opportunities connect advertisers to affluent, influential, en- gaged audiences across Botswana by means of our monthly publication (Boidus Focus Newspaper), online (www.boidus.co.bw), or through our various themed media events held several times throughout the year. With a diverse range of content relating to the Built Environment of Botswana, let Boidus help you reach your target market directly and on a regular basis. Contact our Boidus Team so that we can help you find what opportunities would best suit your advertising needs for the campaign that you would like to run, and connect you with the right people you need to receive that information. This media kit is aimed at helping you find the best mode of communicating your products and specials through our various available platforms. ADVERTISINGwithBoidus
Our PLATFORMS Boidus Media Events 3 BOIDUS MEDIA EVENTS are held annually and aimed at bringing together stakeholders of our built environment in or- der to discuss challenges, opportunities, and hold critical dis- cussions about our future. Some of the running themes which these events cover include; Affordable housing, CBD devel- opments, Urban development of our cities, and the Botwana Property Market. Boidus invites both local and international experts to help aid discussions on current and future potential for Botswanas unique urban, peri-urban, and rural areas. Key recent events held during 2012-2013 include; BOIDUS MEDIA EVENTS: Audience Profile FNBB ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - DECEMBER 2013 AFFORDABLE HOUSING MARKET OPPORTUNITIES BREAKFAST FORUM SERIES - SEPTEMBER 2013 BOTSWANA PROPERTY MARKET STATE OF OUR CITIES - MAY 2013 CBD EXECUTIVE SEMINAR STATE OF OUR CITIES - APRIL 2012 DESIGNERS FORUM BREAKFAST SEMINAR SERIES - MARCH 2012 HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IN BOTSWANA Quick Stats (average) Level of Education Age Breakdown Attendance: 80-100 Invited Speakers: 8-16 Attendees by profession: [ = 2 attendees] Architects & Urban Designers Engineering & QS Economists Real Estate / Property Government Organizations Professional Leaders Property Financing Others 00-19 years: 1% 20-24 years: 14% 25-49 years: 40% 50+ years: 45% University Degree: 60% Post Graduate Degree: 25% Post Graduate w/o Degree: 5% University w/o Degree: 5% Other: 5%
4 Our PLATFORMS Boidus Focus Newspaper BOIDUS FOCUS NEWSPAPER is a building industry specific monthly newspaper printed by Boidus Media, established in 2010. It is at the forefront for delivering news, current affairs, and information regarding the following key industries; Con- struction Industry, Architecture & Urban Design, Arts & Culture, Property Investment. By advertising with Boidus, you will be reaching your valued customers directly on a regular basis. BOIDUS FOCUS NEWSPAPER: Readership Profile OIDUS FOCUS www.boidus.co.bw Registered at GPO as a Newspaper | Volume 3, Issue #2 Botswanas Architecture design & Urban Landscape Newspaper | M A R C H 2 0 1 3 NEWS | page 02 P8.00 (Including VAT) Disentangling the Web A Look at Infrastructure Project Management PRACTICE | pages 14, 18 Buy or Build a new Home: The Pros and Cons HOUSING | page 16 The Idea of Eco Cities: Need for harmony between policy and green initiatives BUILDINGS | page 06 A Luta Continua on the Land Question Airport Roof Gone with the Wind >>> CONTINUED PAGE 07 BOIDUS EXCLUSIVE >BOIDUS EXCLUSIVE FEATURE > BDC FAIRSCAPE PRECINCT, The Realm of Splendor - Live, Work & Play With Breath taking Views by HK Mokwete by Kibo Ngowi by Kibo Ngowi & HK Mokwete FNBs CBD HQ Intelligent Corporate Architecture Public Piazza, Mixed Use Podium and Sky gardens coming to Gaborone >>> CONTINUED PAGE 04>>> CONTINUED PAGES 08, 13 First National Bank (FNB) has moved into its newly built headquarters in Gaborones rapidly developing Cen- tral Business District (CBD). Located in plot 54362, the Head Office called First Place, boasts the banks one-stop- shop capability. With an expansion of The current debate in parliament over a budget allocation request of P195 million for the purposes of augment- ing funds to either- acquire or build a new office block to house the Office of With stakes high in Botswana of- fice market, Botswana Development Corporations Fairscape Precinct is set to raise the bar of what quality office space is by delivering an A- grade mixed use development which will see work, play and live become the office facilities accommodating all the Banks divisions such as Electronic Banking, Private Banking, Property Fi- nance, WesBank, Firstcard to mention but a few, customers get a full bouquet of FNBB products under one roof. reality in one area. The Iconic tower which has been slowly emerging off the skyline of Fairgrounds is setting unmissable view of a gleaming honey comb lattice structure with unparalleled views from across the City. Boidus was recently given exclusive tour of the construction site to experience first hand this exciting project as it becomes reality. The Relocation of the Office of The President - Is it the Right Move Or Not? the President (OP) is missing the big- ger picture of what should be debated when procuring the office space for the Highest Office in the Land. Office of the President Public Piazza Birds-eye view OIDUS FOCUS www.boidus.co.bw P8.00 (Including VAT) NEWS | page 02 Registered at GPO as a Newspaper | Volume 3, Issue #4 Botswanas Architecture Design and Urban Landscape Newspaper | J U N E 2 0 1 3 Guide to School Programmes: 2013 Built Environment Ca- reers Guide EDUCATION | pages 15 How ready is Botswana for the Inevitable Change towards Global Decarbonisation targets? SUSTAINABILITY | page 06 Government to Promote Intro- duction of Residential Develop- ment into the CBD EDITORIAL | page 04 Letlole Larona Breaks Ground at the Kromberg and Schubert Botswana (Pty) Plant BOIDUS EXCLUSIVE >BOIDUS EXCLUSIVE FEATURE > >>> CONTINUED PAGES 08, 13, 18 The Boidus Media, State of our Cities- CBD Executive Seminar recently held at Masa Centre was by any measure a resounding success. The Seminar event brought together for the first time ever in Botswana, key stakehold- ers of the New CBD development such as investors, development own- ers, government, industry champions and the public in sharing of ideas and opportunities about our upcoming CBD. Envisaged as the future heart of Gaborone City, the CBD is slowly tak- ing shape and the seminar sought to make it a centre stage focus of discus- sions and professional deliberations. In this Boidus Focus Special, find event abstracts: >>> CONTINUED PAGE 04 by Boidus Admin Government to Promote In- troduction of Residential Development into the CBD Introduction Thank you to the organizers for inviting DTRP to contribute to this important and highly topical seminar. In organizing it, BOIDUS have directly responded to our concern that it is easy to be critical and identify perceived failings of the CBD concept but more challenging to come up with solutions where problems have been identified. That is what we hope the seminar will concentrate upon. From a DTRP standpoint, the forum by Kibo Ngowi / H. Killion Mokwete >>> CONTINUED PAGE 07 Red East Construction: Award Winning Chinese Contractor Boidus Focus sat down with the Manag- ing Director of Red East Construction, a Subsidiary of the Zhengtai Group Mr Zhu Dexiang to try and understand what has set this Chinese construction company apart from its counterparts and defied the perception of poor con- struction workmanship as a uniquely Chinese problem. EventFeature:StateofourCities- CBD Executive Seminar Event by Kibo Ngowi & HK Mokwete Bringing together key CBD stakeholders such as landowners and develop- ers to engage on issues that affect their developments and investment Top: Guests and delegates at the CBD Event Bottom: Architect and Urban Designer Jo Noero from Noero Architects and University of Cape Town Right: Hon. Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry, Keletso J. Rakhudu, officially opening the event Renowned experts in branding, business and marketing. Interactive session for learning and networks. Exhibition with the latest innovation. Certification of attendance. Latest trends and technology. P500 June 21-22 University of Botswana (FOR BOTH DAYS) P300student price for both days *PRICE PER DAY FOR INDIVIDUALS OR PAY P500 FOR BOTH DAYS. FOR INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE TICKETS CONTACT +267 72 49 51 71 FIND CREATIVE ANSWERS TO COMMERCIAL QUESTIONS.IDEAS EXPO BOTSWANA is an event designed to combine the best of creativity, business and technology in which participants are invited to give talks, do demonstrations, and show their work. As you reflect on the challenges and opportunities of devel- oping a CBD, I would like to encourage all of you to think of this as what our generation will be remembered for having done, not only for this City, but for the nation, albeit through the toughest times. Assistant Min. of Trade & Industry, Hon. Keletso J. Rakhudu A Successful CBD represents among other things; A success CBD Image of the city and the country Generation of the countrys prosperity Successful partnership between the Government & PVT sector Dimitri Kokinos: Portfolio Structuring Manager (Stanlib) Extract Seminar Paper Presentation by Jobe Ofetotse, DTRP OIDUS FOCUS www.boidus.co.bw P8.00 (Including VAT) NEWS | page 02 Registered at GPO as a Newspaper | Volume 3, Issue #6 Botswanas Architecture Design and Urban Landscape Newspaper | S E P T 2 0 1 3 Its Time to Envision A Better Built Detroit. Are Architects Ready? PROF PRACTICE | pages 16 Barclays Bond Switching Campaign: Boidus Speaks to Barclays Home Loans Manager FINANCING | page 18 Are Property Valuers influenced by Borrowers and Lenders? EDITORIAL | page 05 Global Design Giant, AECOM Completes Takeover of DAVIS Langdon Botswana BOIDUS EXCLUSIVE >BOIDUS EXCLUSIVE FEATURE > Botswanas Property Index for year 2012 released by IPD indicate a slight fall in total return but still returned a healthy 17.9% The figures is a fall from last years return of 20.9%. Botswana recently joined the only other country in Africa region (South Africa) in col- lating of a Property Index by IPD, the leading provider of worldwide critical business intelligence, including ana- lytical services, indices and market in- formation, to the real estate industry. >>> CONTINUED PAGES 08,13>>> CONTINUED PAGE 04 by Kibo Ngowi Government & Private Sec- tor Sorting Out Construction by Boidus Admin >>> CONTINUED PAGE 07 Kazungula Bridge - The Gate- way To African Mainland Underlying all of the engineering in- genuity, bridges play a critical role in bringing trade hubs, communities and other trade benefits to communities. In Kazungula, the Ferry, which used to play the mobile bridging element, might be seeing the last of its heroic days. Plagued with problems such as delays of up to days especially in rainy season, accidents and others, the bridging of Botswanas Property Outper- forms Equity (DCI), Bonds (BBI) - IPD 2012 by HK Mokwete IPD produces more than 120 indices, as well as almost 600 portfolio bench- marks, across 32 countries enabling real estate market transparency and performance comparisons. Othata Batsetswe: FinMarkStan Garrun: Executive Director & Head of South Africa, IPD Dr Keith Jefferis: EConsult Botswana The final piece of the trans-Kalahari corridor the mighty Chobe Rivers 400m width will soon be an issue of the past. The new proposed bridge will not only con- nect communities on both side of the Chobe and Botswana and Zambia but also open a corridor of trade and goods services to the heart of Africa. The bridge will complete the missing part in the so called trans-Kalahari corridor. MIST,BOCCIM&IndustryProfessionalTaskForce After more than four reports and nu- merous attempts by international con- sultants to formulate and implement regulatory standards for our ailing con- struction industry over the space of 20 years, the drive to put real action into solving the industrys underlying prob- lems be gaining momentum. A task force headed by MIST, through Deputy PSP, Ulf Sodderstrom, BOCCIM, Profes- sional Associations such as AAB, ABCON, BIDP, BIE, TBBA, and other stakeholders are laying out the foundation to what will be Botswanas CI Regulator. The all pow- erful body will have authority and over- reaching powers over all that is construc- tion across both government and private construction activities. The IPD Botswana Property Consultative Index 2012 Indicates Decline in Total Returns Botswana South Africa Australia Total Return % 12 months 17.9% 10.4% 6.2% Capital All Property 2,850.2 (BWP million) 204,844 (ZARmillion) 1BWP : 1.18ZAR 7,164.8 (m) 1BWP : 7.75 VOL 3, Issue 6 [September 2013] Level of Education Age Breakdown Gender Breakdown Readership Profiles Courtesy Copy Profiles [ = 2%] Architects & Urban Designers Engineering & QS Economists Real Estate / Property Government Organizations Professional Leaders Private Banks Material Suppliers Information Seekers Construction Professionals Students 00-19 years: 1% 20-24 years: 14% 25-49 years: 40% 50+ years: 45% Male: 60% Female: 40% University Degree: 60% Post Graduate Degree: 25% Post Graduate w/o Degree: 5% University w/o Degree: 5% Other: 5% National Organizations: 35% Government Institutions: 30% Property Financiers: 20% Insurance and Reinsurance: 5% Educational Institutions: 10%
5Our PLATFORMS Boidus Focus Newspaper BOIDUS FOCUS NEWSPAPER: Distribution & Reach Distribution by City/TownCirculation Figures Distribution by District Gaborone Francistown Maun Lobatse Molepolole Kanye Jwaneng Palapye Mahalapye Ghantzi Ramotswa Kasane Tonota Orapa Sowa Selibe Phikwe Tutume Goodhope Serowe Kang Masunga Hukuntsi Letlhakane 2010: 1,000 copies 2011: 2,000 copies 2012: 2,000 copies 2013: 3,000 copies 2014: 5,000 copies Southeast: 57% Northeast: 31% Northwest: 10% Southwest: 2% 500 010001500 Gaborone Francistown Maun Ghanzi Lobatse Jwaneng Molepolole Mahalapye Palapye Kasane 500%i n c r e a s e 2010-2014
6 Our PLATFORMS Boidus Social BOIDUS SOCIAL: Audience Profile BOIDUS WEBSITE [www.boidus.co.bw] creates a social place where professionals within the building industry can come to interact, while also creating a place from which the customer can access vital information regarding the industry. For every profession there needs to be a vessel for communi- cating. This communication can be between professionals, the industry, and the consumer. Boidus aims to create the platform within which these interactions can happen. Quick Stats (avg/month) Global Visits (avg/month) Target Market Segmentation Visits: 4,075 Unique Visitors: 2,044 Page Views: 19,646 Hits: 96,295 Likes: 350 Africa: 78% Europe: 10% North America: 8% South America: 1% Asia: 3% Professional [The professionals at all levels in the built environment who practice their trade and seeks update on latest news, products and information in the built environment] Information Seekers [The building industry information seeker who forms greater part of the building consumer] Students [The college students and academics with business, art, architecture or creative interest] Organization Affiliation [Those who will follow organizational affiliation] 10% 20% 30% 40%
Boidus Media Kit 2014 Testimonials 7 Boidus Pty Ltd was established in 2010, and since then has acquired a long list of companies and organizations that advertise with us, whether it be to promote their new products and services, or to announce future job openings within the Built Environment industry. Our marketing team can work with you to develop the correct campaign through our various platforms that will help you get the most out of your advertising with us. If you dont believe us, ask one of our clients who weve worked with; WHOisadvertisingwithus? OurCONTACTS: Ive been thrilled with Boidus Focus News- paper coming into the industry, and when- ever we can, we support this new exciting project. With so much happening around Gaborone and Botswana, its refreshing to see that there is someone out there record- ing this important time in our history... - M. Gabana, Gabana Architects Brilliant stuff, without Boidus, we would never be communicating with one another, and continue down this slipperly slope of disorganization and chaos... - Othata Batsetswe, FinMark Our consumer education drive started when we advertised with Boidus Focus. We did features to educate people about certain things in the building industry.... - George Haskins, Haskins Testimonials First National Bank of Botswana BancABC Stanbic Bank Bank Gaborone Standard Chartered National Development Bank Barclays Bank Botswana Innovation Hub Botswana Development Corp. Botswana Housing Corporation BECI Botswana Insurance Company Haskins Builders World Builders Mart Builders Merchant Botswana Verec Pty Ltd PPC Cement Actfit ED Lights Eco Insulation Delta Aluminium & Glass Lulu Bricks Truck Hire Timber City Turnstar Time Projects Landscape Solutions Multi-Tech Consult Wessels Plant Hire (WPH) Space Interiors Knight Frank Botswana MG Properties Khumo Properties Maruping Real Estate Seeff Properties Pam Golding Properties Plot 2930, Ext.10, Gaborone | P. O. Box 50097, Gaborone | t: +267 3182209 | e: mail@boidus.co.bw Find us online: www.boidus.co.bw |
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  • 1. www.boidus.co.bw Find Boidus on: BOIDUSWhat you need to know about Botswanas BUILT ENVIRONMENT PUBLICATION COMPANY MediaKit
  • 2. Boidus Media Kit 2014 Who We Are2 Boidus is a team of young professionals who are passionate about our built environment here in Botswana. With backgrounds in Ar- chitecture, Landscape Urbanism, and Media, our core aim is to develop and maintain bet- ter communication amongst professionals, stakeholders and consumers within the Built Environment Industry in order to advance and improve our surrounding urban and peri-urban spaces. During a unique growth period for Botswana, where Gaborones Central Business District is coming to life, peri-urban areas such as Molepolole, Mahalapye, and Palapye are un- dergoing rapid development, and our own capital city is experiencing a shift in focus towards the creation of affordable housing, it is imperative to record, discuss, and translate the bold, fresh new ideas into a reality. WHOisBoidus? OurPLATFORMS: Boidus Media Events / Boidus Focus Newspaper / Boidus Social For every profession there needs to be a ves- sel for communicating. This communication can be between professionals, the industry, and the consumer. Boidus aims to create the platform within which these interactions can happen. Boidus creates a social place where professionals within the building industry can come to interact, while also creating a place from which the customer can access vital information regarding the industry. By staying in tune with Boidus, you can be sure you are getting the most up-to-date infor- mation, with access to the Built Environment professionals you need to speak to. We spe- cifically speak to information regarding the following key industries; Construction Industry Architecture & Urban Design Arts & Culture Property Investment WHYBoidus? Boidus Advertisings powerful multi-platform advertising and sponsorship opportunities connect advertisers to affluent, influential, en- gaged audiences across Botswana by means of our monthly publication (Boidus Focus Newspaper), online (www.boidus.co.bw), or through our various themed media events held several times throughout the year. With a diverse range of content relating to the Built Environment of Botswana, let Boidus help you reach your target market directly and on a regular basis. Contact our Boidus Team so that we can help you find what opportunities would best suit your advertising needs for the campaign that you would like to run, and connect you with the right people you need to receive that information. This media kit is aimed at helping you find the best mode of communicating your products and specials through our various available platforms. ADVERTISINGwithBoidus
  • 3. Our PLATFORMS Boidus Media Events 3 BOIDUS MEDIA EVENTS are held annually and aimed at bringing together stakeholders of our built environment in or- der to discuss challenges, opportunities, and hold critical dis- cussions about our future. Some of the running themes which these events cover include; Affordable housing, CBD devel- opments, Urban development of our cities, and the Botwana Property Market. Boidus invites both local and international experts to help aid discussions on current and future potential for Botswanas unique urban, peri-urban, and rural areas. Key recent events held during 2012-2013 include; BOIDUS MEDIA EVENTS: Audience Profile FNBB ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - DECEMBER 2013 AFFORDABLE HOUSING MARKET OPPORTUNITIES BREAKFAST FORUM SERIES - SEPTEMBER 2013 BOTSWANA PROPERTY MARKET STATE OF OUR CITIES - MAY 2013 CBD EXECUTIVE SEMINAR STATE OF OUR CITIES - APRIL 2012 DESIGNERS FORUM BREAKFAST SEMINAR SERIES - MARCH 2012 HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IN BOTSWANA Quick Stats (average) Level of Education Age Breakdown Attendance: 80-100 Invited Speakers: 8-16 Attendees by profession: [ = 2 attendees] Architects & Urban Designers Engineering & QS Economists Real Estate / Property Government Organizations Professional Leaders Property Financing Others 00-19 years: 1% 20-24 years: 14% 25-49 years: 40% 50+ years: 45% University Degree: 60% Post Graduate Degree: 25% Post Graduate w/o Degree: 5% University w/o Degree: 5% Other: 5%
  • 4. 4 Our PLATFORMS Boidus Focus Newspaper BOIDUS FOCUS NEWSPAPER is a building industry specific monthly newspaper printed by Boidus Media, established in 2010. It is at the forefront for delivering news, current affairs, and information regarding the following key industries; Con- struction Industry, Architecture & Urban Design, Arts & Culture, Property Investment. By advertising with Boidus, you will be reaching your valued customers directly on a regular basis. BOIDUS FOCUS NEWSPAPER: Readership Profile OIDUS FOCUS www.boidus.co.bw Registered at GPO as a Newspaper | Volume 3, Issue #2 Botswanas Architecture design & Urban Landscape Newspaper | M A R C H 2 0 1 3 NEWS | page 02 P8.00 (Including VAT) Disentangling the Web A Look at Infrastructure Project Management PRACTICE | pages 14, 18 Buy or Build a new Home: The Pros and Cons HOUSING | page 16 The Idea of Eco Cities: Need for harmony between policy and green initiatives BUILDINGS | page 06 A Luta Continua on the Land Question Airport Roof Gone with the Wind >>> CONTINUED PAGE 07 BOIDUS EXCLUSIVE >BOIDUS EXCLUSIVE FEATURE > BDC FAIRSCAPE PRECINCT, The Realm of Splendor - Live, Work & Play With Breath taking Views by HK Mokwete by Kibo Ngowi by Kibo Ngowi & HK Mokwete FNBs CBD HQ Intelligent Corporate Architecture Public Piazza, Mixed Use Podium and Sky gardens coming to Gaborone >>> CONTINUED PAGE 04>>> CONTINUED PAGES 08, 13 First National Bank (FNB) has moved into its newly built headquarters in Gaborones rapidly developing Cen- tral Business District (CBD). Located in plot 54362, the Head Office called First Place, boasts the banks one-stop- shop capability. With an expansion of The current debate in parliament over a budget allocation request of P195 million for the purposes of augment- ing funds to either- acquire or build a new office block to house the Office of With stakes high in Botswana of- fice market, Botswana Development Corporations Fairscape Precinct is set to raise the bar of what quality office space is by delivering an A- grade mixed use development which will see work, play and live become the office facilities accommodating all the Banks divisions such as Electronic Banking, Private Banking, Property Fi- nance, WesBank, Firstcard to mention but a few, customers get a full bouquet of FNBB products under one roof. reality in one area. The Iconic tower which has been slowly emerging off the skyline of Fairgrounds is setting unmissable view of a gleaming honey comb lattice structure with unparalleled views from across the City. Boidus was recently given exclusive tour of the construction site to experience first hand this exciting project as it becomes reality. The Relocation of the Office of The President - Is it the Right Move Or Not? the President (OP) is missing the big- ger picture of what should be debated when procuring the office space for the Highest Office in the Land. Office of the President Public Piazza Birds-eye view OIDUS FOCUS www.boidus.co.bw P8.00 (Including VAT) NEWS | page 02 Registered at GPO as a Newspaper | Volume 3, Issue #4 Botswanas Architecture Design and Urban Landscape Newspaper | J U N E 2 0 1 3 Guide to School Programmes: 2013 Built Environment Ca- reers Guide EDUCATION | pages 15 How ready is Botswana for the Inevitable Change towards Global Decarbonisation targets? SUSTAINABILITY | page 06 Government to Promote Intro- duction of Residential Develop- ment into the CBD EDITORIAL | page 04 Letlole Larona Breaks Ground at the Kromberg and Schubert Botswana (Pty) Plant BOIDUS EXCLUSIVE >BOIDUS EXCLUSIVE FEATURE > >>> CONTINUED PAGES 08, 13, 18 The Boidus Media, State of our Cities- CBD Executive Seminar recently held at Masa Centre was by any measure a resounding success. The Seminar event brought together for the first time ever in Botswana, key stakehold- ers of the New CBD development such as investors, development own- ers, government, industry champions and the public in sharing of ideas and opportunities about our upcoming CBD. Envisaged as the future heart of Gaborone City, the CBD is slowly tak- ing shape and the seminar sought to make it a centre stage focus of discus- sions and professional deliberations. In this Boidus Focus Special, find event abstracts: >>> CONTINUED PAGE 04 by Boidus Admin Government to Promote In- troduction of Residential Development into the CBD Introduction Thank you to the organizers for inviting DTRP to contribute to this important and highly topical seminar. In organizing it, BOIDUS have directly responded to our concern that it is easy to be critical and identify perceived failings of the CBD concept but more challenging to come up with solutions where problems have been identified. That is what we hope the seminar will concentrate upon. From a DTRP standpoint, the forum by Kibo Ngowi / H. Killion Mokwete >>> CONTINUED PAGE 07 Red East Construction: Award Winning Chinese Contractor Boidus Focus sat down with the Manag- ing Director of Red East Construction, a Subsidiary of the Zhengtai Group Mr Zhu Dexiang to try and understand what has set this Chinese construction company apart from its counterparts and defied the perception of poor con- struction workmanship as a uniquely Chinese problem. EventFeature:StateofourCities- CBD Executive Seminar Event by Kibo Ngowi & HK Mokwete Bringing together key CBD stakeholders such as landowners and develop- ers to engage on issues that affect their developments and investment Top: Guests and delegates at the CBD Event Bottom: Architect and Urban Designer Jo Noero from Noero Architects and University of Cape Town Right: Hon. Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry, Keletso J. Rakhudu, officially opening the event Renowned experts in branding, business and marketing. Interactive session for learning and networks. Exhibition with the latest innovation. Certification of attendance. Latest trends and technology. P500 June 21-22 University of Botswana (FOR BOTH DAYS) P300student price for both days *PRICE PER DAY FOR INDIVIDUALS OR PAY P500 FOR BOTH DAYS. FOR INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE TICKETS CONTACT +267 72 49 51 71 FIND CREATIVE ANSWERS TO COMMERCIAL QUESTIONS.IDEAS EXPO BOTSWANA is an event designed to combine the best of creativity, business and technology in which participants are invited to give talks, do demonstrations, and show their work. As you reflect on the challenges and opportunities of devel- oping a CBD, I would like to encourage all of you to think of this as what our generation will be remembered for having done, not only for this City, but for the nation, albeit through the toughest times. Assistant Min. of Trade & Industry, Hon. Keletso J. Rakhudu A Successful CBD represents among other things; A success CBD Image of the city and the country Generation of the countrys prosperity Successful partnership between the Government & PVT sector Dimitri Kokinos: Portfolio Structuring Manager (Stanlib) Extract Seminar Paper Presentation by Jobe Ofetotse, DTRP OIDUS FOCUS www.boidus.co.bw P8.00 (Including VAT) NEWS | page 02 Registered at GPO as a Newspaper | Volume 3, Issue #6 Botswanas Architecture Design and Urban Landscape Newspaper | S E P T 2 0 1 3 Its Time to Envision A Better Built Detroit. Are Architects Ready? PROF PRACTICE | pages 16 Barclays Bond Switching Campaign: Boidus Speaks to Barclays Home Loans Manager FINANCING | page 18 Are Property Valuers influenced by Borrowers and Lenders? EDITORIAL | page 05 Global Design Giant, AECOM Completes Takeover of DAVIS Langdon Botswana BOIDUS EXCLUSIVE >BOIDUS EXCLUSIVE FEATURE > Botswanas Property Index for year 2012 released by IPD indicate a slight fall in total return but still returned a healthy 17.9% The figures is a fall from last years return of 20.9%. Botswana recently joined the only other country in Africa region (South Africa) in col- lating of a Property Index by IPD, the leading provider of worldwide critical business intelligence, including ana- lytical services, indices and market in- formation, to the real estate industry. >>> CONTINUED PAGES 08,13>>> CONTINUED PAGE 04 by Kibo Ngowi Government & Private Sec- tor Sorting Out Construction by Boidus Admin >>> CONTINUED PAGE 07 Kazungula Bridge - The Gate- way To African Mainland Underlying all of the engineering in- genuity, bridges play a critical role in bringing trade hubs, communities and other trade benefits to communities. In Kazungula, the Ferry, which used to play the mobile bridging element, might be seeing the last of its heroic days. Plagued with problems such as delays of up to days especially in rainy season, accidents and others, the bridging of Botswanas Property Outper- forms Equity (DCI), Bonds (BBI) - IPD 2012 by HK Mokwete IPD produces more than 120 indices, as well as almost 600 portfolio bench- marks, across 32 countries enabling real estate market transparency and performance comparisons. Othata Batsetswe: FinMarkStan Garrun: Executive Director & Head of South Africa, IPD Dr Keith Jefferis: EConsult Botswana The final piece of the trans-Kalahari corridor the mighty Chobe Rivers 400m width will soon be an issue of the past. The new proposed bridge will not only con- nect communities on both side of the Chobe and Botswana and Zambia but also open a corridor of trade and goods services to the heart of Africa. The bridge will complete the missing part in the so called trans-Kalahari corridor. MIST,BOCCIM&IndustryProfessionalTaskForce After more than four reports and nu- merous attempts by international con- sultants to formulate and implement regulatory standards for our ailing con- struction industry over the space of 20 years, the drive to put real action into solving the industrys underlying prob- lems be gaining momentum. A task force headed by MIST, through Deputy PSP, Ulf Sodderstrom, BOCCIM, Profes- sional Associations such as AAB, ABCON, BIDP, BIE, TBBA, and other stakeholders are laying out the foundation to what will be Botswanas CI Regulator. The all pow- erful body will have authority and over- reaching powers over all that is construc- tion across both government and private construction activities. The IPD Botswana Property Consultative Index 2012 Indicates Decline in Total Returns Botswana South Africa Australia Total Return % 12 months 17.9% 10.4% 6.2% Capital All Property 2,850.2 (BWP million) 204,844 (ZARmillion) 1BWP : 1.18ZAR 7,164.8 (m) 1BWP : 7.75 VOL 3, Issue 6 [September 2013] Level of Education Age Breakdown Gender Breakdown Readership Profiles Courtesy Copy Profiles [ = 2%] Architects & Urban Designers Engineering & QS Economists Real Estate / Property Government Organizations Professional Leaders Private Banks Material Suppliers Information Seekers Construction Professionals Students 00-19 years: 1% 20-24 years: 14% 25-49 years: 40% 50+ years: 45% Male: 60% Female: 40% University Degree: 60% Post Graduate Degree: 25% Post Graduate w/o Degree: 5% University w/o Degree: 5% Other: 5% National Organizations: 35% Government Institutions: 30% Property Financiers: 20% Insurance and Reinsurance: 5% Educational Institutions: 10%
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