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Africa’s football leaders will descend in Gaborone this week from Thursday 20, June 2023 as FIFPRO Division Africa, representing the professional African footballers on the continent led by President Geremie Njitap, former Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions utility player, will organize its annual General Assembly (AGM) at the lavish Avani Gaborone Casino and Resort. The 3 days AGM, will be attended by the organisation’s member organization from 15 countries of the continent. Among dignitaries will include FIFPRO Global President David Aganzo, Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Maclean Letshwiti, and the Minister of Youth,…
Botswana Medical Aid Society (Bomaid) has continued its support for wellness activities as announced as a silver sponsor of this year’s Diacore Gaborone Marathon (DGM), the 10th edition of the DGM to date. This is the 3rd time Bomaid supports the annual running engagement, passionate about its ability to bring together the community for health and happiness through athletics.“We are excited to sponsor the marathon once again, wholly supportive of the #RiseRunShine, and how it aligns with our own fervent belief in, first things first, health, happiness and wellbeing. A culture of healthy living, eating and exercising are crucial to…
For too many years, African hospitality leaders have worked incredibly hard to maintain operational standards when critical products are unavailable to be sourced on time due to a myriad of reasons, from changing trade restrictions, poor transport infrastructure, currency fluctuations, and supply chain breakages. This week leaders across the hospitality sector have descended into Nairobi city, the vibrant capital of Kenya and hub of East Africa, to join the annual African Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) (www.AHIF.com) to discuss growth opportunities in the region, and to share their learnings from the last year including developments across the trade and operational landscape.…
Stanbic Bank has announced its silver sponsorship during the sixth edition of the South Sudan Oil and Power (SSOP) 2023 conference and exhibition (https://apo-opa.info/3N03FeA). Themed, “The Engine of East African Growth” SSOP 2023 will take place in Juba, South Sudan, from 14 to 16 June.South Sudan currently boasts the third largest oil reserves in sub-Saharan Africa, with approximately 90 per cent of the sector remaining untapped. The country has made significant strides in developing its oil & gas sector, particularly in the mid and upstream segments. South Sudan is the sole oil producer in the region, with a production capacity…
Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby in Africa, delivered a keynote speech today at the Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa, Bloomberg’s flagship event in Africa. In his speech, he called for a change of mindset from World Rugby and African governments. “The talent drain is one of Africa’s most significant sporting challenges,” said Mensah. “We need World Rugby to increase its investment on the continent, and we also require African governments to contribute and invest in rugby so we can create more opportunities for African athletes to remain in Africa instead of…
Botswana’s best export model-cum-actress, Kaone Kario has been nominated for Best Actress in Canada for her role in Botswana high-profile film, “Partly Cloudy & Hot.” In the film, Kario plays Sara, a young woman living and working in Gaborone. The Best Actress nomination brings to a total of FOUR the nominations that the local film “Partly Cloudy & Hot” has secured in Canada alone so far. In a previous interview, the actress said that she fell ill during filming but used that to fuel her performance.Kaone Kario’s debut is unprecedented for a debut film actress. Few newcomers garner the international…
In a remarkable display of innovation and commitment, Dichaba Consumer Electronics (DICE), has positioned itself as a leading force in the consumer electronics manufacturing industry. The Botswana-based company, with a strong focus on enhancing African livelihoods through cutting-edge technology, has swiftly emerged as a strategic thought leader with the capability to drive local industry growth and stimulate the economy. Under the astute leadership of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tarisai Nikki Chigodora, DICE has cemented its reputation as a visionary enterprise determined to propel Botswana into the forefront of the industrial revolution. Speaking about the company’s mission, Chigodora states, “DICE is…
Popular South African actor Zenzo Ngqobe has been nominated for Best Actor in Canada for his role in Botswana high-profile film, “Partly Cloudy & Hot.” The Best Actor nomination brings to a total of three the nominations that the film has secured in Canada alone so far. In the film, Ngqobe portrays KB, a husband whose manhood is challenged when his wife (played by Kaone Kario) hands him a male fertility test. KB is a sharp contrast to some of Ngqobe’s iconic roles including as a gangster in the Oscar-winning film, “Tsotsi”. Ngqobe says: “When I did Tsotsi I was…
“Partly Cloudy & Hot,” a high-profile short film starring Kaone Kario and Zenzo Ngqobe as a young couple has been nominated for two Best Short Film awards at a film festival in Canada. PCH, as the film is affectionately known, marks an auspicious film debut for Botswana-born supermodel Kaone Kario. The film has been nominated by the International Black and Diversity Film Festival. Lead actor in the film, Zenzo Ngqobe broke onto the acting scene in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi in the role of Butcher. Since then, Ngqobe has amassed critical acclaim for his work on The River, Redemption, Scandal…
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 8, 2023/ — Ground-breaking takes place at the second green infrastructure project fast-tracked by President Ruto and Prime Minister Sunak at COP27; The installation will generate 35MW of clean and affordable electricity for Kenyans through transparent, predictable and reliable UK investment; The project is another example of Kenya’s pioneering climate leadership and the mutual benefits delivered through the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership. The UK and Kenya have again delivered on commitments made at COP27 to combat climate change, create jobs and generate affordable power for Kenyans. Ground-breaking has taken place at Menengai Geothermal Power Plant, one of the…