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Access Bank Botswana made a bold move in advancing inclusivity and literacy for deaf children in Botswana through a partnership with the Botswana Society for the Deaf (BSD). As part of its newly launched employee volunteering programme, the bank’s Corporate Investment (CIB) & Business Banking team raised funds to print 300 copies of the “unique and delightful book which combines vibrant images of fruits with their names written in English and finger-spelled in Botswana Sign Language” — an essential resource aimed at improving early childhood education for deaf children across the country. This powerful tool bridges the gap between visual…
Tuesday 3 December. Gaborone, Botswana. It’s time to get your Festive Showmax binge on with the best movies to stream this festive Ft. Dune: Prophecy, Yellowstone, The Day of the Jackal, & Wise Guy: David Chase & The Sopranos starting 2ndDecember 2024. 2-8 DECEMBER WONKA | First on Showmax | Stream from Friday, 6 December Inspired by Roald Dahl’s classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wonka stars Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (Dune) as the young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time. From Paul King (writer-director of the Paddington films) and Harry Potter producer David Heyman, the magical musical comedy was the seventh biggest blockbuster of 2023. Chalamet won the Kids’…
Mzansi Magic viewers, buckle up! The multi-talented Nambitha Ben-Mazwi is stepping into her fiercest role yet as the lead in Empini, a thrilling, high-stakes drama set to premiere on Mzansi Magic this coming January. Known for putting her best foot forward as seen in her performances on The Queen and more local productions, Nambitha is taking her craft to the next level as NdoniThemba, a troubled, sharp-witted private security bodyguard navigating the dangerous world of VIP protection. But she’s not riding solo. Three-time South African Film and Televisin Award winning actor Siyabonga Thwala joins as Khaya Bhodoza, a savvy businessman and political insider who becomes Ndoni’s unlikely mentor. Together, they’ll face betrayal, power struggles and explosive secrets in this 52-episode adrenaline-fueled saga. Ben-Mazwi has put…
The third annual Kareng Sports Festival proved its strength when the different speakers praised it for its moulding phenomenon on the students of Kareng Hostel in the North West district. The festival was held on the 30 November 2023 in Kareng village. The festival include different sporting codes such as football, volleyball, netball, boxing, judo, basketball, athletics, table tennis and social skills. The festival follows a partnership between Wecho Trust and North West District Council three years ago. Conceptualized on sport for social impact saw the Kareng Hostel as a beneficiary where over 200 kids participate annually. In an event…
Get ready for a scorching 90 minutes of back-stabbing and celeb-bashing comedy as the ‘Black Pearl’ comes under the griller by her peers Thursday, 28 November 2024: They came, they saw, they fired shots … and they served up a royal grilling worthy of Queen Sono! Get ready to gasp and splutter at a volley of outrageous punchlines when the Comedy Central Roast of Pearl Thusi airs on Comedy Central (DStv Channel 122) at 9pm CAT on Sunday, 8 December 2024. The #RoastofPearl, which was recorded live at Gold Reef City’s Lyric Theatre, south of Johannesburg on 21 November, is being edited into a 90-minute comedy special for broadcast. Helmed by the flamboyant SomiziMhlongo as Roastmaster, it promises viewers…
The Board of the National Arts Council of Botswana had announced the appointment of Otsetswe Koboyankwe as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Council, effective 26th November 2024. Koboyankwe is the current the Legal Counsel and Board Secretary of the Council from December 2023. Koboyankwe holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Botswana, an LLM in Rule of Law for Development from Loyola University Chicago, and an Advanced Master in Air and Space Law from Leiden University in the Netherlands. She has also completed a Leadership Management Programme and the Leaders Programme in Policy at the Lee Kuan…
Just when you thought things couldn’t get more intense on My Brother’s Keeper, in walks Zembe, played by none other than the powerhouse that is Abdul Khoza. If Donga wasn’t enough to shake things up for the Mshengus, Zembe’s about to bring pure chaos! Zembe’s got that smooth, respectable businessman vibe until he flips the switch and shows you just how ruthless he really is. He’s all about those “protection fees” and getting to the top by any means necessary. Jail time? Been there. Blood on his hands? You bet. Zembe is climbing to the top and he’s cleaning up any mess he makes along the way. Abdul Khoza is no stranger…
Okavango Wilderness Safaris (OWS) hosted its annual Sip & Mingle stakeholder event on the 20th of November, bringing together members of the Botswana’s Members’ Club, partners, colleagues, and media to celebrate a year of milestones and shared successes. Key attendees also included newly appointed Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Honourable Lesego Chombo; HE Howard Van Vranken, the U.S. Ambassador to Botswana; Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) CEO, Keitumetse Seitang; HATAB Chairman, Joe Motse; HATAB CEO, Lily Rakorong; and Ross Branch, World Rally Raid Champion 2024. Held under the stars at 267 Kitchen + Bar, the event provided an opportunity to reflect…
Mzansi Magic has announced Smash Afrika as the new host of its highly anticipated reality series Big Brother Mzansi as it makes its grand return for season 5. With his vibrant personality and undeniable charisma, Smash is set to breathe new life into the show and take Big Brother fans on a thrilling ride. Smash, whose real name is Afrika Mdutyulwa, is no stranger to the limelight. Hailing from Bloemfontein, this fireball has dominated radio and TV for many years. From his early days on YFM to hosting Massive Music on Mzansi Magic and Channel O, Smash has become a household name with his infectious energy. His voice has…
The 2024 Rugby Africa Repechage Pool B Tournament, qualifier for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup, will take place in Casablanca, Morocco on Wednesday November 20 and Sunday November 24 at Club Olympique Casablancais (COS). Botswana are returning to continental rugby for the first time in six years, having last participated in Rugby Africa’s competitions in 2018. Nicknamed the Vultures, Botswana are backing themselves to gain promotion to the continent’s premier division at the end of all Repechage round of matches in November and December. “We’ve been preparing intensively for this competition,” Botswana coach Andrew Paxinos told local media before the…