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The Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) has announced the nomination of national team captain Laura Mophakedi to represent the country at a prestigious Level 1 Umpires Tutor Course to be held in Eswatini from 16th to 18th April 2025. Laura departed Botswana on the 15th of April to participate in the three-day course, which is aimed at empowering experienced umpires to become certified tutors capable of developing future match officials across the region. Laura Mophakedi’s journey in cricket officiating began during one of the ISSSA (Independent Schools Sports Association) tournaments, where her passion for the game and sharp decision-making skills stood…
Entertainment isn’tjust something you watch – it’s something you feel. MultiChoice Botswana recently hosted an experiential content showcase, where media and local content creators were introduced to upcoming content set to keep customershooked and entertained in 2025. From the return of leading drama series, Shaka iLembe, to the best in athletics and monumental sporting events, the 2025 content calendar promises to deliver unbelievable entertainment! “Through DStv, MultiChoice Botswana doesn’t just bring entertainment, we bring the world to Batswana, right where they are,” says MultiChoice Botswana Managing Director, Stephanie Pillay. “Whether it’s on your TV screen or your smart device, we ensure that top-tier, world class entertainment is accessible.” MultiChoice Botswana announced a heart-racing 2025,…
Both the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup will produce fireworks on themidweek of 8-9 April 2025, as the quarterfinals in each competition are brought to a close withsecond-leg matches across the African continent. There is no better place to get your season-long ticket to the best football the world has to offerthan DStv! South African teams Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, as well as Egyptian clubs Al Ahlyand Pyramids FC, will be looking to secure semifinal berths in the CAF Champions League thismidweek. Pirates will host MC Alger at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening, with Mohau Nkota’sstrike…
Orange Botswana (OBW) has announced a game-changing P1 million sponsorship annually for the next three years to power the Phikwe National Marathon, with the goal of reviving the town’s economy and positioning it as a sports tourism hub. This bold commitment will inject P3 million into the marathon from 2025 to 2027, making it one of the most heavily backed sporting events in Botswana. “This is bigger than a race; it’s about jobs, tourism, and putting Selebi-Phikwe back on the map,” said Orange Botswana CEO Néné Maïga at the launch event today in Gaborone. “We’re investing P1 million a year…
on Discovery Channel Africa In the heart of Africa’s wilderness, a breathtaking spectacle unfolds each year – tens of thousands of African elephants undertake a remarkable 650-mile migration from the arid Kalahari Desert to the lush Okavango Delta in Botswana. These gentle giants are the stars of Walking with Elephants, a captivating series premiering on Discovery Channel Africa (DStv Channel 121)starting on Wednesday, 16 April at 20:05 CAT. Led by celebrated explorer and conservationist Levison Wood, this journey offers an intimate look at the world’s largest land animals and the challenges they face in their quest for survival. Wood, joined by local bushman and…
It was a day of celebration and life-changing wins at Game City Shopping Mall on Saturday, 29th March 2025, as Stanbic Bank Botswana proudly crowned Moemedi Babutsi the grand prize winner of its thrilling #SwipeToWin campaign. Babutsi walked away with an astonishing P500,000 at this year’s grand finale. Designed to turn everyday purchases into exciting rewards, #SwipeToWin encouraged customers to use their Stanbic Bank Visa Debit or Credit Cards for transactions,big or small. The result? A vibrant nationwide movement embracing secure, seamless, and cashless payments. Babutsi was not the only lucky winner. Seabe Molefi and Meshack Kalajane also walked away…
Standard Chartered Bank Botswana held a Research Briefing and Investment dialogue with key stakeholders that included corporate and business clients, government officials, and partners in the financial and capital markets sector. The discussion was led by Naledi Madala, Senior Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Liang Wang, World Bank Resident Representative for Botswana and Razia Khan, Head of Research and Chief Economist at Standard Chartered for Africa and Middle East and they unpacked opportunities that Botswana and Africa can tap into, to turbo charge economic and sustainable development. The discussion was underpinned by recent geopolitical challenges such as increased…
The Absa Bank Botswana Managing Director Keabetswe Pheko-Moshagane has reminded the customers of her bank to drive their slogan, “Your Story Matters,” as have in many a times it is the heartbeat of everything we do. She was speaking at one of their campaign give away ceremony on Tuesday at their Block 3 Industrial CPS building. She said behind every account we hold at Absa, every transaction, and every financial goal, there’s a person, a dreamer, a hustler or a visionary, writing their own unique story. As a bank, we are very committed to writing each and every unique story…
Chevron Africa-Pakistan Services (Pty) Ltd (“Chevron”) and Astron Energy Botswana Proprietary Limited (“Astron Energy Botswana”) have entered an agreement to extend the existing Caltex Usage Rights and Debrand Agreements (URDA) for Botswana until 31 December 2028. Chevron remains committed to growing the Caltex brand and reliably supplying quality fuels with Techron in Botswana. “The Caltex star stands for quality, value, and service, symbolizing our dedication to our partners and customers,” said Danielle Lincoln, Vice President for International Products. “We are thrilled to build on Chevron’s longstanding legacy in the market and are committed to expanding the Caltex network across Botswana.…
+ Despicable Me 4, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds TIDDLER | Stream now on Showmax Adapted from the bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, Tiddler tells the story of a little fish with a big imagination who gets lost in the deep, wide ocean – until he’s saved by his own storytelling. From the BBC and multi-Oscar-nominated producers Magic Light Pictures, Tiddler is co-directed by South African Alex Bain and narrated by Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso’s Rebecca Welton). Tiddler was the 9th most watched title on BBC on Christmas Day, attracting over…