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Cresta Riley’s Maun is set to host the 11th Annual Letlhafula Festival on May 25, promising a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition under the theme “See Culture Differently.” With an exciting lineup of performances, mouthwatering Tswana cuisines, and family-friendly activities, this year’s festival aims to immerse attendees in the rich heritage of the Ngamiland region. The festival boasts a stellar lineup of acts, including renowned performers such as Khoisan, Matsieng, Thabang Gaarogwe, Ancestral Rituals, and Kilimanjaro Nature BW. Adding to the festive atmosphere are the dynamic disc jockeys Gouveia and T.H.A.B.O, who will keep the energy high with their…
Botswana’s tourism hub, Maun has a new facelift adjustment after the eco-tourism operator announced that the newly built luxury boutique hotel, which lies along the Thamalakane River will open its doors on July 15, 2024. “Personally built to exacting standards and owned by flamboyant long term Maun residents Sandrine and Sam Morris, Grays Eden is a first of its kind on an idyllic stretch of the seasonal Thamalakane River and will open doors on the 15th of July 2024. A place of quiet, impeccable service, fine food and wine, the intimate and secluded Grays Eden space offers the weary, yet…
“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…