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Recently I decided to undertake a trip to Pretoria, South Africa for some relaxed weekend, but mostly to experience the Friends of Black Motion event. Friends of Black Motion is a concept by the South African musical duo, Black Motion. It is a concept in which music is meant to bring together people, and what more friends of Black Motion, those that resonate with their sound of drums and live percussions and just what Black Motion movement is all about. The event takes place every month at the exquisite 1 000 hectare wilderness reserve Lion Park and Safari, situated just…
Legal Guard is set to expand beyond legal expense insurance as a fully-fledged short-term insurance company – Insure Guard. After 20 years of domination in its niche market, the insurer has a 70% market share in legal expense solutions. Kgomotso Ratlhaga Legal Guard’s Managing Director spoke with pride about two decades of the company’s brand legacy and excitement about the new strategic direction, purpose, and cause of Insure Guard. “As an underwriter with a full short-term insurance license, providing a full spectrum of protection of assets from personal to commercial lines beyond just legal expense insurance is a natural strategic…
The massively popular SHAKA ILEMBE will be back! MultiChoice today confirmed that the standout drama series, which has won fans and rave reviews in abundance, has been commissioned for a second season. With its rich visuals, excellent performances, respectful authenticity and outstanding entertainment, season 1 of SHAKA ILEMBE showcased the origins story of the legendary African King, culminating with a victorious Shaka returning to take the Zulu throne. Season 2 will pick up the story as he begins his long prophesized reign, writing himself into history. Speaking on the decision to renew the series, MultiChoice CEO for General Entertainment Nomsa…
Reliance Infosystems is the proud winner of the Microsoft 2023 Reliance Infosystems are pleased to announce that they are Microsoft Partner of the Year 2023 following the Microsoft Partner Awards 2023 held in Sandton City, South Africa recently. The awards are a testimonial honour among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementing customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. Furthermore, the awards recognise the Microsoft partners transforming to address evolving customer needs, responding to their increased demand for the cloud and delivering IP and services that enable innovation, productivity, and customer success. Partners adapted…
From aspiring filmmakers to production company owners – the sky is the limit for two Botswana TV and film producers. The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is significantly growing its impact in the African continent through the pool of well-trained filmmakers, that have established production companies, producing ground-breaking films and internationally competitive production projects. Through MTF, MultiChoice creates direct and indirect jobs, trains, harnesses and sharpens storytelling and production skills of young African filmmakers to contribute positively to the economy and the TV and film industry in the region. The alumni are now occupying significant industry roles on major…
Local citizen owned corporate governance and corporate secretarial consultancy, Wise Leadership is set to host their annual corporate governance conference on the 26th to the 27th of October 2023 at Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel and Convention Centre. Themed “Transforming the Corporate Governance Landscape: Key Trends and Emerging Issues,” this year’s conference promises to be a gathering of thought leaders, industry experts, and stakeholders dedicated to enhancing corporate governance practices in the region. Wise Leadership Managing Director, Mpho Moletlo Kgosietsile, expressed her excitement about the event, saying, “We are thrilled to bring the Annual Wise Leadership Corporate Governance Conference to life…
Standard Chartered Bank has announced its P800 000 sponsorship of the 2nd Annual UB Marathon, a flagship event aimed at promoting sports development, health, and wellness. The sponsorship underscores a long-standing joint commitment between the University of Botswana and Standard Chartered Bank Botswana to be active players in the growth and empowerment of local communities. “Today marks the reveal of a new partnership between two organisations that have entrenched legacies within Botswana. One of our values we stand for as a Bank is in Lifting Participation, which call us to make banking accessible at scale and connect our clients to…
The gritty drama, featuring Thato Dithebe and Thabang Lefoa, to change the face of Sunday prime time TV Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161), premieres an edgy and heartfelt series that will make your Sunday nights sing. Set in Pretoria’s, Mamelodi (South Africa), Kokota is an Amapiano drama about dreams that demand to be followed, no matter the cost. The 30-minute series will occupy the 20:00 slot. Kokota tells the story of preacher’s son Tshepang (played by soap star, presenter and dancer Thato Dithebe), whose passion for music is as necessary as breathing. He decides to surf the irresistible Amapiano wave,…
Stanbic Bank Botswana is excited to announce the successful infrastructural development of Jackalas No.1 Border Mall in Ramokgwebana, situated next to the Zimbabwe-Botswana border. This project was made possible through a partnership with Khumo Properties, Zambezi Motors and Stanbic Bank Botswana. The Bank continues to support local businesses in order to drive economic growth within the community it operates in. The official opening of the mall was graced by key Government officials and stakeholders, including local authorities, and the mall owner, Dr. Ishmael Nshakazhogwe. Stanbic Bank Botswana was represented by Lesego Osman – Head Business & Commercial Banking; Chanda Mwila…
Bank Gaborone is thrilled to announce the launch of Easy-2-Pay, an affordable ‘soft mobile Point of Sale (mPOS)’ payment solution specifically designed to meet the unique needs of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) in Botswana. With Easy-2-Pay, entrepreneurs, business owners, hustlers, and go-getters, can transform their smartphones into portable payment terminals, enabling them to conveniently accept VISA bank card payments wherever and whenever. According to the World Bank’s report in 2021, Botswana had close to 26,256 SMME businesses registered. Moreover, the high mobile phone penetration and usage in Botswana, as indicated by Botswana FinScope 2020 and UNCDF MAP 2021…