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Absa Bank Botswana has announced the launch of Google Pay, following a strategic partnership with global digital payments leaders, Visa and Google. The platform went live on 17 December 2025, marking another important milestone in Absa’s commitment to ushering customers with innovative, diverse, secure, and convenient payment solutions for customersThrough this partnership, Absa customers can now make secure and convenient payments using Google Pay at any contact Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal, locally and abroad. Google Pay is a digital wallet and mobile payment service developed by Google that enables users to make payments online, in stores, and within apps using their…
The Absa Summer Kids Marathon has evolved into more than a sporting event; it is a nationwide activation tour with a powerful mission to shape healthier lifestyles and strengthen nation building through sport. Designed specifically for children aged 2 – 16 years, the marathon is rolling out across the country, bringing communities together while instilling lifelong values of fitness, discipline and social cohesion. The next activations will be held in Gantsi, Maun, Palapye, Francistown, Gaborone and Jwaneng. The activations will run from 31 January – 4 April in different destinations with the main race billed for 18 April 2025 in…
The battle for Wembley begins, as the Carabao Cup reaches the semifinal stage, with two heavyweight first legs that promise tension, intensity and no shortage of narrative. Across Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Newcastle United host Manchester City before Chelsea welcome Arsenal, with both ties finely poised and everything still to play for ahead of the return fixtures. Newcastle United enter their semifinal as defending champions, a status that has subtly but significantly altered expectations at St James’ Park. Last season’s triumph ended a long wait for silverware and gave Eddie Howe’s side tangible proof that they can handle the pressure…
The 2026 Australian Open, the 114th edition of the season’s first Grand Slam, is set to ignite Melbourne Park from 18 January to 1 February, promising two weeks of blistering tennis, bold storylines and a field stacked with talent hungry for early-season supremacy. As the tour arrives refreshed—and in some cases reconfigured—after the off-season, the year’s opening major once again becomes the sport’s ultimate proving ground. In the men’s singles, all eyes will fall naturally on Jannik Sinner, the defending champion whose 2025 campaign confirmed his transformation from rising star to entrenched powerhouse. His baseline precision and mental steel have…
Football fans are in for a blockbuster clash as Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates on Thursday, 8 January at 22:00 CAT, live on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2. This fixture promises high drama, tactical intrigue and individual brilliance as two of the Premier League’s heavyweights battle for supremacy in a match that could shape the title race. Player Focus – Declan Rice and Dominik Szoboszlai Declan Rice Nationality: English Position: Midfielder Club: Arsenal Declan Rice is expected to anchor Arsenal’s midfield with a blend of defensive discipline and progressive distribution. His primary role will be disrupting Liverpool’s transitions,…
The National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB)has announced the appointment of Gaokgakala Daniel Lemmenyane as the Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned arts administrator, cultural policy specialist, and resource mobilisation strategist with over 15 years of leadership across the creative sector, academia, government, and international institutions. His academic accolades include a Bachelor of Arts and Post Graduate Certificate of Education from University of Cape Town. He further garnered a Master of Arts from University of Witwatersrand where he continues to pursue his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidature. With a career rooted in building sustainable arts ecosystems, Lemmenyane brings a rare combination…
Pole to Pole with Will Smith, a seven-part global expedition is debuting on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 on National Geographic (DStv Channel 181). Five years in the making, the series follows the Academy Award® winner across all seven continents, from the icefields of Antarctica to the icebergs of the Arctic. Inspired by his late mentor, Dr. S. Allen Counter, to explore life’s biggest questions, Smith throws himself into incredible challenges over the course of 100 days. A Focus on Botswana: Resilience in the Kalahari In a standout episode for Southern African audiences, Will Smith travels deep into the Kalahari Desert. Highlighting the rich heritage of…
The Kareng RADs Hostel Sports Festival 2025 was a resounding success, bringing together 198 children—both boys and girls—from pre-primary level to Standard 6 in a vibrant celebration of sport, talent, and youth development. Hosted by Wecho Trust, the annual festival continues to play a vital role in nurturing young talent and promoting education through sport. Participants competed in a wide range of sporting codes, including football, volleyball, boxing, judo, athletics, netball, and table tennis. These activities not only encouraged physical fitness and teamwork but also exposed the children to diverse sporting opportunities, helping them discover and develop their individual talents.…
This festive season, step into the glamourous yet cut-throat world of legal drama and its entanglements with new to Mzansi Magic series Law, Love & Betrayal, coming on Sunday 21 December at 21:00 on Mzansi Magic. Law, Love & Betrayal follows a young and tough township lawyer Gugu Mabaso played by Dineo Rasedile (her first leading role) who finds her way into a slick, family-owned law firm, Gumede & Associates in Sandton. There, she discovers that beneath its polished exterior, the firm is a twisted maze of family secrets, lies, ruthless ambition and betrayal. As she navigates the environment, Gugu realises that like her,…
Members of the Botswana Financial Institutions and Allied Workers Union (BOFIAWU) have voiced growing frustration over what they describe as persistent labour violations at their workplace, Bank of Baroda Botswana. The employees allege a pattern of non-compliance with labour standards they deem far below industry expectations. According to union members, the violations are disrupting their financial stability and causing unnecessary strain on their livelihoods. On anonymity, the workers also point to concerns about low wages that have remained stagnant despite rising inflation and the bank’s continued operations in the country. They argue that the current remuneration structure does not reflect…