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The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned Nijel Amos for three years, from 12 July 2022 – the date of his provisional suspension – until 11 July 2025, for breaching the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules (ADR). His results on and since 4 June 2022 have been disqualified. The Botswana runner’s charge – the presence of a Prohibited Substance (Rule 2.1 ADR) and the use of a Prohibited Substance (Rule 2.2 ADR) – stems from an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) in an out-of-competition urine sample which Amos provided on 4 June 2022, in Rabat, Morocco. Metabolites of GW1516 (a Prohibited Substance…
Gaborone, Botswana, 03 May 2023/ – PPC Botswana has partnered with the Pilane community to build a block of three classrooms to address the acute shortage of classrooms at Pilane Primary School in Kgatleng district. The donation includes a P100,000 worth of cement. The shortage of classrooms has resulted in some pupils being taught outside and in corridors, while others were put on a shift system. The Covid-19 pandemic and current weather conditions have exposed the seriousness of the shortage of classrooms at the school. These challenges have and continue to affect the pupils’ learning, and this situation is more…
A big focus will also be on the launch of Mindware’s Cloud Marketplace Platform in Africa which will offer superior transactional experience to the channel community MARRAKESH, Morocco, May 3, 2023/ — Mindware, one of the leading regional IT Value-Added Distributors in Middle East and Africa, has announced its presence at GITEX AFRICA (https://GITEXAfrica.com/), that will take place from 31 May – 2 June 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco. The Company’s participation will be centered around the theme of ‘Digital Transformation’. Mr. Toni Azzi, General Manager, Qatar, Levant and Africa at Mindware comments: “Digital transformation is high on the priority of…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3, 2023/ — 4G Capital (www.4G-Capital.com), the market-leading neobank powering micro and small business growth in Kenya and Uganda, has been ranked as one of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies, by the Financial Times. The Financial Times compiled the ranking with data company Statista and based findings on compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in audited revenues from 2018 to 2021. 4G Capital (Fourth Generation Capital Ltd) is ranked at Number 43 in Africa and Number 7 in Kenya with an absolute growth rate of 201% and average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 44.4% over the past ten years…
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, May 3, 2023/ — The Director of the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Climate Change and Green Growth Department, Prof. Anthony Nyong, on 25 April in Abidjan, received a delegation from Global Affairs Canada’s Cooperation for Pan-African and Regional Development Program in Cote D’Ivoire. The delegation, led by Mrs. Lara Bremner, Head of the Program, was in Abidjan as part of its engagement with key Pan-African and regional partners, including the African Development Bank’s Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF). Mrs. Eve Sandra Beremwoudougou, First Secretary and Senior International Assistance Officer and GAC’s representative on the ACCF’s Oversight Committee, accompanied…
PHILADELPHIA, United States of America, May 3, 2023/ — Fifth 76er ever to earn MVP honors, joining Chamberlain, Erving, Iverson and Malone; led 76ers to best season since 2000-01, while becoming second sixers player ever to win consecutive scoring titles. The NBA announced that Philadelphia 76ers six-time All-Star center Joel Embiid has been named the 2022-23 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player. Embiid is the fifth 76er ever to capture league MVP honors, joining Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Allen Iverson, and Moses Malone. The Cameroon native is the seventh international player to be named MVP since the award’s inception. Embiid led the NBA in scoring for…
Grants of up to $250,000 USD for eligible organizations in Senegal will support Internet knowledge and skills, increasing economic inclusion and educational opportunities WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, May 3, 2023/ — The Internet Society Foundation (www.ISOCFoundation.org) has launched a new round of its grant program that expands economic growth and increases educational opportunities by supporting individuals and communities to use the Internet more knowledgeably and skillfully. The Strengthening Communities, Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) program (https://apo-opa.info/3ANCQVn) is now open to eligible organizations in Senegal. Grants of up to $250,000 USD will be awarded to organizations for projects lasting…
The 2023 Forbes Under 30 Summit Africareturns to the world’s greatest growth market, Africa, following the previous inaugural summit held last year. Set to take place on April 23 – 26, 2023 in the beautiful city of Gaborone, the 2023 Forbes Under 30 SummitAfrica will convene the world’s most elite young entrepreneurs and game changers. Across four days in Botswana, the summit will harness the power of entrepreneurial capitalism amid the continent whose growthwill help define the 21st century. As with every Forbes Under 30 Summit, the social and cultural opportunities will be world class. The audience will attract government…
The Shell Gaborone Motor Show as powered by Shell Helix Oils & Shell V-Power Fuel gears up for its highly anticipated return in May 2023 at the new venue, The Fields Mall. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with an exciting lineup of vehicles, interactive exhibits, and a host of thrilling activities for car enthusiasts and families alike. This year’s show will showcase the latest cars, products and services from our local motoring industry. Attendees can expect to see the newest models from top automotive brands, including super cars, race cars, classic cars modified…
The much anticipated 2nd annual Summer Kids Fun Marathon will stage it’s successful turn out with 500 kids participants this coming Saturday 22 April at the Three Dikgosi Monument in Gaborone CBD from 7am until 4pm. The event, bigger and better will add extra family fun day for kids with games such as jumping castles, board games, clowns and mascot displays. The marathon which started in 2022 after the realisation of lack of physical activities post the COVID 19 pandemic and inactive school sport is the brainchild child idea of Fan’Mo Sports Agency. In an interview this week, the duo…