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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…
This Saturday, 7th December 2024, the stage is set for the highly anticipated Express Yourself Fashion Gala 2.0, hosted by Collections By BK Proctor at the Grand Palm Resort. After the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural event—hailed as one of the best fashion showcases in the country—BK Proctor, the Creative Director and mastermind behind the brand, is promising an even bigger and more spectacular edition. “We’ve worked tirelessly for over six months to ensure that this year’s event surpasses all expectations,” said BK Proctor. “Our goal is to not only showcase our latest collections but to create an unforgettable experience…
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…