Author: Fantastic Moments

The stakes are higher, the tension is thicker, and the drama is about to hit a new level. Makoti, Are You The One? is back for Season 3 and it’s bringing the heat!  Four brave women walk into their potential in-laws’ homes, each hoping to win the ultimate prize: the family’s blessing to marry their sons. But as we know, nothing worth having comes easy—especially when it comes to family, love, and tradition. Get ready for a rollercoaster of raw emotion, culture clashes and real talk about relationships. This season promises even more of the unpredictable, high-stakes drama that made it a fan favorite. It’s not…

South African side Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of Botswana’s national team captain Thatayaone Ditlhokwe. Amakhosi have reached an agreement with Libyan club, Al-Ittihad for the transfer of defender, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe. Ditlhokwe, who hails from Botswana and serves as the captain of his national team, Dipitse (The Zebras), joined Kaizer Chiefs at the start of the 2023-24 season from SuperSport United. During his 18-month tenure with Amakhosi, he made 32 appearances across all competitions, primarily playing as a left-sided centre-back and, more recently, as a left-back in coach Nasreddine Nabi’s team. Affectionately known as ‘TT’, the 26-year-old played his…

The Upright African Movement (UAM) is thrilled to announce its co-hosting of the upcoming African Day Carnival, scheduled to take place from May 22 to May 25, 2025, in Maseru, Lesotho. This vibrant event will be co-hosted alongside esteemed partners from Lesotho, including the management team of the festival and its leader, Mateboho Pabatso. The carnival aims to celebrate the rich cultural heritage shared between Botswana and Lesotho, fostering unity and collaboration among African nations. The African Day Carnival promises an array of exciting activities that highlight the diverse traditions and customs of both countries. One of the key highlights…

Showmax recently sat with former English premiership side Tottenham Hotspur defender and South African, Bongani Khumalo. He narrates that his former club may find themselves languishing in 14th  place in the Premier League, and have just exited two domestic cups, but has faith that his team can turn it around and salvage the season. South African defender and former Spurs player Khumalo believes this weekend’s big game against Manchester United, which will be shown live on Showmax Premier League, could prove to be a turning point for his former team. “Spurs have a very tough game this weekend, but they have managed…

Fairground Holdings has announced the implementation of its 2025-2030 Strategy and strategic priorities, aimed at driving business growth and sustainability over the next five years. The strategy was unveiled at a company-wide event held over the weekend and it provides a clear roadmap for the organisation, focusing on four key pillars which include Financial, Stakeholder, Internal Processes, and People. During the strategy rollout session, Fairground Holdings’ Chief Executive Officer, Gorata Gabaraane, highlighted the importance of alignment across all business units. “This strategy is a roadmap for our future. It reflects our commitment to financial sustainability, operational excellence, and exceptional stakeholder…

Access Bank Botswana, in collaboration with AccPro and Kgori Capital, hosted the 2025/2026 Botswana Budget Speech Review at Cresta Marang recently. Held under the theme “Driving Economic Growththrough Private/Banking Sector Support,” the event brought together business leaders, financial experts, and policymakers to discuss the key highlights of the budget and its implications for Botswana’s economic landscape. When opening the event, Mr Boiki Tema, Access Bank Botswana Board Chair, emphasised the role of financial institutions in supporting national development. “The banking sector plays an important role in translating fiscal policies into real economic opportunities for Batswana,” he noted, stressing the importance…

In a coordinated enforcement action led by the Botswana Police Service and the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA), authorities raided five shops in Molepolole suspected of selling OpenView decoders illegally. The operation resulted in the arrest of five foreign nationals, all of whom admitted guilt, and paid Admission of Guilt fines. During the raid, police confiscated several OpenView decoders and remote controls units. The raids aim to target perpetrators who violate Section 27 of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, which states that acts such as re-broadcasting, communication to the public, and fixation and reproduction of fixations of broadcasts,…

The UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase gets underway in the midweek of 11-12 February 2025, with the headline clash pitting Manchester City against Real Madrid.  There is no better place to get your season-long ticket to the best football the world has to offer than DStv! The Citizens and Los Blancos – who will meet in the first leg of their playoff tie at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night – would have expected to finish in the top eight of the League Phase and skip this round altogether. Instead, they will have a heavyweight showdown in which it is guaranteed that one…

The trending new lifestyle sport padel has found its niche in Gaborone’s upmarket locations. The 10by20 Botswana celebrates its growth with the launch of its third Padel club, now open at FNB World of Golf! This is following the successful establishment of its first two centers at First Capital Bank Sports Village (The Fields Mall) in August 2023 and 10by20 Padel Club at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino on the 31st of May 2024, this latest addition marks a significant milestone in the expansion of Padel tennis in Botswana. The FNB World of Golf location is a game-changer, integrating the…

Effectively future-proofing mining communities requires a shared vision of what those communities should look like. This vision should be agreed and co-created by all stakeholders in that community, including government and mining companies – but most importantly by the community itself.  This was one of the ideas emerging from the Investing In African Mining Indaba 2025 event, being held in Cape Town this week, which has been recognised by delegates for its significant involvement of community voices in this year’s conference.“We need a single vision for what the ideal community should look like,” said Noleen Dube of South 32, commenting…