Author: Fantastic Moments

GABORONE – Botswana Life is pleased to have been awarded a number of exciting industry awards in recent weeks. The business has been named the Most Admired Financial Services Brand and the Most Innovative Insurance Brand Botswana for the year 2023. Botswana Life CEO, Ronald Samuels, has also been given a Leadership Excellence Award, in recognition of his Excellence in Business Development. The three accolades were awarded by Global Brands Magazine (GBM) in its 11th edition of the annual brand awards. This year was, however, the first year in which Insurance Awards were specially established to honour excellence in performance across industries. Botswana Life stood out from amongst…

UPICtv has announced a blockbuster of the highly anticipated movie premiere of “Roses in December” which is produced by local production company, Torch Studio. The film will premiere on the UPICtv platform on Friday 12th May 2023 at 19:00hrs. On the same day of the online film release, Torch Studio in partnership with UPICtv will hold an invite-only red-carpet cinema premiere of the film at New Capitol Cinemas, Riverwalk. UPICtv is proud to be associated with the event as it gives the opportunity to test the film reception on a live audience. The premiere will also be an opportunity for…

The recently launched Stargems Diamond Training Center has received positive feedback from locals, who believe that the center will bolster the country’s diamond industry. The first batch of trainees has successfully completed the course and are now industry-ready, with the second batch of 72 trainees undergoing training and set to graduate soon. The training center’s establishment is part of Stargems Group’s commitment to community empowerment, one of its key Corporate Social Responsibility principles. Sandeep Kolambekar, the StarGems Global Head of Manufacturing, emphasized their belief that businesses can only thrive when their communities are well taken care of. As such, the…

Botswana’s celebrated 800m runner Nijel Amos (29) has broken his silence following the three year doping ban that was announced last week by Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). In a press conference in the capital Gaborone at Protea Hotel Masa Square, the remorseful Amos broke down events leading to his first alleged positive test. The Marobela born seasoned athlete told the media in a tell it all briefing that he signed off the guilt and admission to get a lesser sentence and still claims his innocence. The following is extract from his speech. “This statement serves to acknowledge of the three-year…

9 May 2023 – Exciting news just in, as Wilderness Vumbura Plains has been recognised on the Conde Nast Traveler 2023 Hot List as one of the Best New Hotels in the World! The annual Hot List of the best new hotels, cruises, restaurants, cultural destinations, and transportation projects is a well reputed travel stamp of approval and is now in its 27th year. A curated collection, it is a labour of love for the Conde Nast Traveler global team, which spends the year researching, visiting, and vetting the entries to then publish the definitive directory of places whose style, ethos, and…

Gaborone team member among winners of top Hilton winners Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced its 2023 Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset winners, recognizing 20 individuals overall. Thrive Sabbatical gives Hilton’s team members the opportunity to take time off to live a dream by pursuing a passion, give a dream by helping others or develop skills to deliver even better stays for our guests. Among this year’s winners is Gotlhe Moloise, Front Office Manager of Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone. This year, Hilton also expanded the initiative to include the new Thrive Reset program. This new experience provides the opportunity to pause and recharge for all Hilton…

Gaborone, Botswana – Friday 05 April 2023: The University of Botswana has delivered yet another first following the launch of the country’s first University Technology Transfer Office and Innovation Centre today. The purpose of the centre is to strengthen research and development of innovative products with commercial value. Located at the heart of the University of Botswana main campus, the facility was officially launched by the Vice President of the Republic of Botswana, His Honour Mr Slumber Tsogwane who also donated P20 000 towards the Centre. The University of Botswana Innovation Centre was established with the support of the Embassy…

Palapye – The Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL) Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, BIHL Trust in partnership with the Botswana University of Science and Technology (BIUST) will launch its second cohort of the Girls Excelling in Mathematics and Science (GEMS) mentorship programme on April 28th 2023. This is done as part of their continued contribution to making Botswana’s economy to be both technologically and data-driven. Launched in 2021, the GEMS mentorship programme is an interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programme aimed at encouraging and empowering girls towards excellent performance in mathematics and science subjects at the secondary school level,…

Baratwa Phuthego’s (31) love for music from a younger age has led her to finally pursue her passion. although she decided to get in the music industry in 2019, characterised by her first studio single, Mosadi Wa Gago. Affectionately known as Baratwa on stage she grew up in church which cemented her calling for music. It was also around the times of sheer talented artists such as the late south African muso Brenda Fassie fate. It was a dream to shake up crowd, to become a household name. were popular, I loved her music. In her upbringing, Baratwa was just…

Cosmopolitanism is a philosophical and political concept that emphasizes the idea of a global community and common humanity. It underscores the importance of valuing and respecting cultural diversity, promoting universal human rights, and fostering a sense of global citizenship. Cosmopolitanism envisions a world where individuals are not defined by their national, religious, or cultural affiliations, but are connected by a shared humanity and a commitment to the well-being of all people. Cosmpolitanism exists to varying degrees in different societies and individuals. In some places, there is a strong sense of multiculturalism and acceptance of diversity, while in others there may…