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Meaning “roar of the lion” in Setswana, DumaTau redefines luxury safaris along the Linyanti River. Nestled between two busy elephant corridors, with 45km of river frontage, guests will be spoiled for choice with up-close encounters, exclusive excursions and generous hospitality. “We are extremely proud of our DumaTau team for continually going the extra mile for all guests”, noted Miriam Vasco, Wilderness Botswana Chief Operations Officer. “We pride ourselves on tailor-making each and every honeymoon adventure to suit our guests’ exact requirements, with thrilling wildlife encounters during the day, coupled with exclusive romantic dining experiences at night. Wilderness honeymoons offer the…
Stanbic Bank Botswana parent, Standard Bank Group has been named as the Best Bank in Africa in Global Finance’s 31st World’s Best Banks 2024 Awards. The bank was also named as the best bank in Malawi and South Africa. “Receiving the highest recognition on the continent from an authoritative source such as Global Finance is a great honour and an affirmation of our Africa-led strategy,” says Sim Tshabalala, Chief Executive of Standard Bank Group. Standard Bank was recognised for its strong business performance, driven by underlying economic recovery in its countries of operation, as well as offering the broadest range…
The financial landscape in Botswana is about to undergo a transformative experience as the inaugural Botswana Annual Payments Summit prepares to convene on April 23-24, 2024, at the Royal Aria Hotel in Gaborone. This highly anticipated two-day summit is poised to gather the personnel in regulation, banking, finance, telecommunications, technology, and fintechs from both local and regional spheres. With a focus on fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and addressing industry challenges, the event promises to be a catalyst for innovation and growth in Botswana’s financial ecosystem. Organised by JRK Training and Consulting, in partnership with global payments technology leader VISA, the summit aims…
“As our flagship programme for the Educate pillar of our Impact strategy, these Eco-Camps form an annual focus for our regional CITW teams. We either close our camps, or partner properties, for the duration of the camps, during which a tremendous amount of fun and learning takes place, instilling an unshakeable ethos for conservation and the environment into the children”, noted Vince Shacks, Wilderness Group Impact Manager. “When we apply our Impact strategy’s Theory of Change as a tool for measuring the success of the holistic CITW programme, we are exceedingly proud of Wilderness’ positive influence in our communities”, he…
– Nene Maiga joins the Forum of Young Global Leaders, whose members have gone on to become Pulitzer winners, UN Goodwill Ambassadors, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and heads of state. Orange Botswana has announced that CEO Nene Maiga has been recognised by the World Economic Forum as one of the most promising Young Global Leaders of 2024, under the business category. Maiga’s selection for this prestigious honour underscores her exceptional leadership qualities and contributions to the business community. As an integral part of Orange Botswana, she has demonstrated exemplary dedication, innovation, and vision, making significant strides in advancing the…
The BSEL Board is thrilled to unveil the appointment of Kopano Bolokwe as the Acting CEO, effective May 1, 2024, until the appointment of the substantive CEO. This is following the resignation of current CEO Thapelo Tsheole, who has served as CEO of the BSEL for 9 years, under whose leadership, the BSEL has been transformed to be one of the leading stock markets in Africa, delivering stellar performance. The appointment of Kopano is backed by Kopano’s formidable track record in capital market innovation and his pivotal role in elevating BSEL’s standing on the global financial stage. Kopano, a luminary…
This contribution will significantly strengthen EWT’s initiatives in raising awareness and responding to wildlife poisoning incidents, engaging diverse stakeholders to mitigate the detrimental effects of poisoning on vultures. Vultures, vital for maintaining ecological equilibrium, confront a multitude of threats, including poisoning, electrocutions, habitat degradation and food scarcity. “Vultures play an important role in healthy ecosystem functioning, and all species (many Critically Endangered) are facing considerable threats – notably direct and indirect poisoning, electrocutions and collisions with energy infrastructure, habitat loss, disturbance and food shortages”, noted Vincent Shacks, Wilderness Group Impact Manager. A primary aim of the Vultures for Africa Programme…
MultiChoice Botswana has announced that it’s giving DStv customers access to more children’s content from 12th April to 11th May 2024 ensuring that children are fully entertained during the school holiday period. DStv customers subscribing to DStv Compact, Family and Access packages will have access to all the available kids channels on DStv ensuring the little ones are thoroughly entertained for an exclusive open view period on DStv. The Open Window will run from 12th April to 11th May 2024. “As the number one children’s content platform, MultiChoice has decided to open up its wide range of children’s channels with…
Starring Zolisa Xaluva & Lunathi Mampofu Crime, corruption, and betrayal of the highest level are set to be the driving themes for Mzansi Magic’s new drama series Code 13, premiering on Sunday 14 April. Set in the gritty heart of Joburg, Code 13 follows the story of Bheki Ndlovu played by Zolisa Xaluva a no-nonsense Jozi detective with a knack for connecting the dots and solving complex cases. Together with a hard-edged police unit, he is tasked with recapturing six of the city’s most dangerous criminals who escaped while in custody from a police van. However, this already challenging case presents him with…
Banana Club Artist Fund (BCAF) is excited to unveil its third annual residency program, in partnership with Diamond Trading Company (DTC) Botswana. This transformative initiative aims to empower emerging creative entrepreneurs from underserved communities through mentorship, financial aid, and curatorial support to create new work, challenging societal stereotypes and fostering creative agency. Themed “The Audacity of Queer Joy,” the 2024 iteration of BCAF invites visual artists across various disciplines to imagine work that celebrates abundance and challenges the notion of needing salvation to live, survive, and breathe authentically. Tanlume Enyatseng, Founder and Creative Director of Banana Club, expressed enthusiasm for…