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“What makes these journeys even more enticing is that they feature enhanced long-stay discounts, depending on the choice of camps and month of travel. The three routing options available are from Wilderness Chitabe or Qorokwe camps, then either Wilderness Jao, Vumbura Plains or Kwetsani, and ending with Wilderness King’s Pool, offering an extraordinary adventure filled with generous hospitality and thrilling wildlife encounters along the way”, noted Miriam Tichapondwa-Vasco, Wilderness Botswana Chief Operations Manager. The camps featured in the itineraries are synonymous with the ultimate bucket-list Botswana safaris, providing guests with an inimitable journey through the wilds of Botswana. “It’s the…
On top of the varying degrees of bullying, substance abuse, verbal abuse, racism, gangsterism, guns and weapons and vandalism, South Africa’s schoolchildren are also experiencing rampant sexual abuse and grooming – largely at the hands of those who are in charge of their care and education at school. In 2019, the South African Council of Educators (SACE) recorded 122 cases of sexual abuse of pupils by teachers – noting that two out of three cases go unreported. School Ties a ground-breaking and harrowing four-part documentary series about the grooming and sexual abuse of learners at some of South Africa’s most prominent, prestigious boys’…
In a groundbreaking initiative to promote cybersecurity education in Botswana, Orange Botswana, through the Orange Digital Center (ODC), generously sponsored the annual Cyber Clash Hackathon. The event was held on April 26, 2024, at Botho University in Gaborone. Cyber Clash is an annual cybersecurity competition, and it’s inauguration in Botswana aims at engaging the youth of Botswana, identifying top talents, and enhancing their cybersecurity skills. The competition was developed by Serianu Limited and African Cyber Security, following research that highlighted a significant gap in cybersecurity skills among young people in the region. The competition features a Virtual Capture The Flag…
This Africa Month, DStv is calling all dormant customers to dust off their decoders and join the vibrant world of African storytelling and entertainment. During May, through the convenient MyDStv App, customers can easily access a wide selection of shows that spotlight African talent, culture, and creativity. Delve into Zambia’s intense drama, Zuba season 8, airing on Zambezi Magic, available from the Compact package. Follow as the powerful Sosala and Jere families navigate a web of secrets and betrayal, threatening their empire. This intense telenovela unfolds Monday to Wednesday at 20:00 CAT. School Ties, a four-part documentary series on M-Net…
Stanbic Bank Botswana is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2024 Shell Gaborone Motor Show, highlighting its support for innovation and its passion for the automotive industry. The sponsorship is valued at P25,000 and demonstrates the bank’s dedication to building mutually beneficial relations to grow Botswana’s economy, especially the automotive industry. The announcement was made recently during the press conference held at The Fields Mall. The Shell Gaborone Motor Show will take place on May 3rd & 4th, 2024 at The Fields Mall in Gaborone. The event is a prestigious presentation of the most recent models and classic cars in…
It’s official: there’s nothing mini about The Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini, streaming from this Friday, 26 April 2024. One of the most popular It Girls of the early- to mid-2000s, Minnie Dlamini was dubbed South Africa’s Diamond. She will now not only be known as a media personality, MC, businesswoman and model, she will also hold the title of being the second Black African woman to be roasted, after Khanyi Mbau. Being the talk of the town is nothing new for Minnie. With her roast around the corner, her name will once again be on the lips of many. But this time…
JRK Training and Consulting has successfully hosted its first installment of a dynamic two-day Payments Summit on April 23 -24, 2024 at Hotel 430. The event, sponsored by global payment technology leader VISA, attracted key industry players, stakeholders, and enthusiasts aiming to revolutionise the payments landscape. The summit was honored to welcome the distinguished presence of the Minister of Communications, Knowledge, and Technology, Hon. Thulaganyo Segokgo, who delivered an insightful keynote address. Minister Segokgo’s presence underscored the government’s commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the payments sector. “Innovation is at the heart of technological advancements in payment systems. We…
In August of 2023, MultiChoice Botswana called for the submission of local film concepts alongside the role of a Production Supervisor who would go on to produce three local films to air on Mzansi Bioskop (DStv Channel 164). After months of a rigorous adjudication process, MultiChoice Botswana is excited to announce the appointment of local Motswana film fixer and agent, Johnson Otlaadisa as Production Supervisor. “The journey we have been on since the inception of this milestone project has been a fulfilling one which promises to expose the incredible local talent we have in Botswana’s film industry,” says Stephanie Pillay, MultiChoice Botswana Managing Director. “M-Net and MultiChoice Botswana have a shared vision to ensure that the production of…
Production on Mzansi Magic’s much-anticipated drama series, Queen Modjadji is well under way. To bring this fascinating story of the Rain Queen to life, the series has cast a mix of experienced, well-known talent and some fresh new faces, thus opening the film and television industry for the young and upcoming creatives. The cast was selected based on their ability to master the Khelovedu language and to closely portray the historic figures that form a significant part of the story in the lead up to Queen Modjadji’s reign. In February when Mzansi Magic announced the production of the Queen Modjadji…
As part of its ongoing commitment to operating with a light footprint, Wilderness is proud to align its War on Waste campaign with this year’s Earth Day theme of Planet vs Plastic. Based on the fundamental principles of Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, Wilderness’ waste programme has seen a significant reduction in plastic usage across all camps, and lowered the company’s carbon emissions by a substantial 27% since 2012. “We stand firm in our resolve to eradicate single-use plastics across all our camps and operational regions, taking notable strides towards plastic-free environments and marking a significant milestone in waste reduction…