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The third edition of the highly anticipated Summer Kids Marathon has received a much-needed boost ahead of its showcase later this month as Absa Botswana was confirmed as the title sponsor with a whooping P300 000 transaction, subsequently earning the naming rights to become Absa Summer Kids Marathon. The marathon is billed for the 20 April 2024 at the Three Dikgosi Monument in Gaborone CBD.The sponsorship was announced by the Absa Bank Botswana Retail Director Valeta Mthimkhulu at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino on March 28, 2024. Mthimkhulu said the sponsorship aligns with the bank’s offering of a childrens account…
In the dynamic landscape of contemporary business, the call for gender diversity in leadership positions resonates louder than ever before. The empowerment of women in the boardroom not only reflects ethical imperatives but also drives enhanced performance, innovation, and sustainability within organisations. As the global community strives for greater inclusivity, businesses in Botswana and across the African continent are embracing strategies to achieve gender diversity at the highest levels of decision-making. One of the foremost strategies in fostering gender diversity is proactive recruitment and selection processes. By actively seeking out qualified female candidates for board positions, companies can expand their…
It is tick tock time as the nation’s sport fraternity awaits the much anticipated 2nd Annual Vunani Botswana Women Sports Awards slated for Saturday 23 March 2024 under the stars at Lekidi Football Centre in Gaborone. Organised by Inside BW Women Sports Magazine, the awards aims to reward excellence and close gap on gender parity. In their efforts, brainchilds of the glitz and glamour do, Kesego Okie and Portia Mlilo have receiced praises as trendsetter in the local sports scene. The awards has received a major boost with a title sponsor Vunani Fund Managers committing P600, 000 for three years.…
Minergy, the coal mining and trading company, today released results for the six months ended 31 December 2023. During the period under review, Minergy faced significant operational headwinds, primarily due to the March 2023 suspension of activities by the former mining contractor. “This suspension resulted from outstanding trade payable arrears and impacted our sales performance, extending into the period and beyond,” explains Matthews Bagopi, Acting CEO of Minergy Coal (Pty) Ltd (Minergy Coal). He adds that the period was also characterised by depressed coal prices and increased inland inventories, further compounded by logistical challenges in South Africa. As part of…
Known for staging hilarious comedy events both locally and internationally, Major Moves Comedy is back with a double header comedy weekend at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino and Cresta Bosele Hotel April the 5th and 6th. The amusing and funny production will feature top local comedians and multi-award-winning comedians from South Africa and Zambia. The events will also bring upcoming comedians to the forefront as new comedians will be introduced and given a chance to share stage with these established acts. The stellar lineup that has resident host Onkgopotse ‘Mdala Ka Tjeludo’ Mugende will be headlined by two-time South African…
Diamond manufacturing company Dubai-based Stargems Group which established operations in Botswana in 2022, Stargems Botswana has invested BWP 13 million in its Diamond Polishing Institute in Gaborone. The major development covers infrastructural updates that now cater to practical Diamond Polishing courses with actual diamonds in the requisite module for students whilst they learn. The training is open to the public (Batswana) free of charge. “To date, the Institute has trained 328 Batswana in Essentials of Rough Diamond Evaluation and Essentials for Diamond and Diamond Grading and given them internationally recognized certificates. 35 of the graduates are now employed in the…
In an unexpected twists in the business moves, the most sought after Chief Executive Officer of Botswana Stock Exchange Thapelo Tsheole has informed the board of his decision to leave his position to pursue an opportunity outside Botswana. He shall serve three (3) months notice ending in May 2024. Tsheole was appointed CEO of the BSE on the 1st January 2016, after serving as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer from 1st January 2014. Amongst his many achievements, Tsheole was instrumental in the growth of the BSE, Central Securities Depository Botswana (CSDB) and Botswana’s capital markets. Achievements implemented during his time…
Stanbic Bank Botswana is pleased to confirm its commitment of P300,000 to support the The Genesis Project – Beauty with a Purpose, a philanthropic initiative of the reigning Miss Botswana, Lesego Chombo, under her foundation. This contribution, spread over three years, reflects the Bank’s dedication to fostering positive change within local communities. The Genesis Project aims to create a conducive environment for the development of disadvantaged children through a developmental programme that equips parents with the skills and behavioral attributes that are necessary in promoting their children’s emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing. This is alongside a developmental programme aimed at…
Stanbic Bank Botswana through Accelerate Incubator continues to cement its commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the creative industry and local communities. The bank has announced that it has sponsored the 6th Africa Youth Entrepreneur Summit with an amount of P100,000.00. This sponsorship reaffirms the bank’s commitment to its SEE initiative, fostering innovation, supporting the creative industry and empowering local communities, particularly aspiring young entrepreneurs. The event took place on the 28th – 29th of February and was held at the University of Botswana Conference Centre under the theme: “Advancing Creative Industries In The Digital Economy.” The significance of this…
BET Africa imagines a more inclusive future with a riveting new daily drama, Queendom. Coming to DStv channel 129 soon, the new scripted daily drama celebrates the strength, resilience and power of women who shape their own destinies. Following the success of Isono and Redemption, BET Africa’s latest original daily drama is inspired by authentic African royal legacy. Rooted in destiny and centred around the life of Nthandokayise Mthombeni, played by Linda Mtoba, the story presents a world in which women rise, flip patriarchy on its head and reign. Queendom explores themes of cultural heritage, tradition, fate, ancestry, power struggles,…