Author: Fantastic Moments

Fans of glamour, drama, and high society, get ready! The highly anticipated third season of The Real Housewives of Lagos is set to premiere on 12 January 2025. This season promises to be bigger, bolder, and even more extravagant, as it showcases the unparalleled luxury, lifestyle, and culture of Lagos. Returning to light up your screens are three fan favorites: Laura Ikeji Kanu, the ever-vibrant entrepreneur and social media personality; Mariam Timmer, the bold and charismatic PR expert; as well as Carolyna Hutchings, entertainment aficionado and savvy businesswoman. These women are back and ready to share more of their dynamic lives, friendships, and fabulous events. Joining the…

Standard Bank – through Stanbic Bank Botswana – has joined forces with Kwenantle Farmers, a prominent agricultural enterprise, to promote eco-friendly farming practices while contributing to Botswana’s sustainable economic development and diversification. This collaboration highlights the shared commitment of both organisations to environmental stewardship, community development, and achieving the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), benefiting local communities and the wider economy. Kwenantle Farmers, a leading player in Botswana’s agricultural sector, has built its reputation over the past eight years through its expertise in irrigated fodder production. The partnership with Standard Bank aims to further enhance the sustainability of…

CrossBoundary Energy has secured a US$140M senior debt commitment from the Standard Bank of South Africa on a fully underwritten basis. The groundbreaking transaction highlights the potential role of commercial funders in supporting the adoption of renewable energy solutions by businesses across Africa. The financing is being undertaken as a first tranche within a broader mandate with the Standard Bank of South Africa, which has been appointed to lead and arrange up to US$300M senior debt to support the scaling of CrossBoundary Energy’s renewable energy portfolio serving Commercial and Industrial (C&I) clients across Africa. CrossBoundary Energy was supported by Cygnum…

The world-renowned American pop, and R&B sensation Christopher Maurice Brown popularly known as Chris Brown by legions of fans across the globe delivered a flawless masterclass in entertainment, audience connection and celebration of music, culture, and power of live performance in the golden province over the long weekend at a packed FNB Stadium here in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dubbed the “11:11” concert, the two-days extravaganza brought thousands of music, popular culture fans and media across the African continent to the golden province of Gauteng in a celebration of Brown’s unparalleled love for South Africa and the continuation of the provincial…

Moja LOVE (DStv Channel 157) has announced that in the last couple of months it has been filming exciting episodes of Uyajola 99, beyond the borders of South Africa. The channel decided to break boundaries and take the popular reality show to Botswana for the first time since the show’s inception in 2019.  Early this year, the channel decided to adopt an internationalization strategy with a view of taking the channel and its popular offerings beyond the borders of South Africa into the African continent and Botswana was the first choice. Moja LOVE first introduced Sgela, a drama that showcased…

The final season of Adulting premieres on 25 January 2025, with new episodes every Wednesday. In the third and final season of Adulting, the stakes are higher and the guys are more mature and wiser. Bonga is newly married, Mpho is freshly divorced, Vuyani is about to open his dream nightclub, and Eric is trying to embrace a 9 to 5 car service centre job, with a boss.  2024 SAFTA Best Actor winner Thembinkosi Mthembu(Shaka iLembe) is back as Bonga, with Nhlanhla Kunene returning in his SAFTA-nominated role as Tsiki Tsiki, alongside Thabiso Rammusi and Luthando BU Mthembu as Mpho and Vuyani. Produced by Tshedza Pictures (Youngins, 2024 SAFTA Best Telenovela winner Outlaws), the 18DLNSV bromance holds the record for the most-watched launch of any drama series on Showmax. Showmax caught up with Nhlanhla to find out what Adulting Season 3 has in store…

Showmaxhas released the trailer for the second season of its Nigerian Original epic drama series, Cheta M. The new season premieres on Monday, 6 January 2025 with three new episodes released every week. This epic tale follows the star-crossed love story of Adanna(Oluchi Amajuoyi) and Nnanna (Kingsley Nwachukwu), whose bond is tested amid the escalating conflict between the kingdoms of Mgberi, led by the tyrannical King Jideofor (KaluIkeagwu), and Ajaani, ruled by the cunning patriarch NzeEzeugo (Nonso Odogwu). Their love faces formidable opposition from Ojigijaga (Jsmile Uhuru), the enigmatic spiritual shaman of Mgberi, and a web of envy, desire, and political scheming by those around them. Season 1 ended on a dramatic note as Adanna and Nwoye’s(Nnamdi Agbo) wedding faced a series of shocking interruptions, from uninvited guests…

The 2nd edition of the Express Yourself Fashion Gala, hosted by Collections by BK Proctor, dazzled attendees at the Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC) on Saturday 7 December 2024 night. The highly anticipated do conspicuously impression on fashion enthusiasts and cementing its place as a cornerstone of Botswana’s showbiz scene. The gala was hosted by radio personalities, Loungo Andre Pitse, Oratile Kefitlhile and Badboy Brando. It showcased a series of breathtaking collections, including The Formal Expressive Set Collection, The Palette of Expression Collection, The Pride Collection, and The Shining Horizon Collection. Each lineup displayed designs that seamlessly blended international flair with Botswana’s rich cultural heritage,…

After five years in operation, the Southern Africa MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy in Lusaka this year saw its 100th student graduate from the industry-leading film and TV training programme. The MTF Academy offers multi-disciplinary training programmes aimed at developing the next generation of African storytellers. Every year, classes of students graduate from MTF academies in Lusaka, Lagos and Nairobi. The graduation ceremony for the Southern Africa MTF Academy was held in Lusaka on 27 November 2024. The event celebrated the talent and hard work of this year’s cohort, as well as recognising the achievements of earlier cohorts who have gone on to find success in the industry. “Each year for the past five years, 20 creatives from seven Southern African countries have passed…

The Orange FA Cup, Botswana’s premier football tournament, is back and more exciting than ever, for its 6th season! Announced at a high-profile launch event in Gaborone this morning at Orange Botswana roottop in the CBD, this year’s competition promises to be larger, more dynamic, and inclusive, with 48 teams from across the nation battling for glory from February to July 2025. From Premier League powerhouses to grassroots clubs, teams will go head-to-head, with matches taking place in towns and villages nationwide. This year, the tournament is set to bring communities together and ignite football passion across Botswana. The Orange FA…