Author: Fantastic Moments

Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) continues to play a pivotal role in grooming the girl child for future careers in ICT, as evidenced by the sponsorship of the just-ended Girls in ICT (GIICT)commemorations that were held under the theme, “Digital Skills for Life”. The commemorations were held in the South-East District, covering schools in the villages of Ramotswa, Otse, Taung and Mogobane. As the build-up to the GIICT commemorations, BoFiNet offered cybersecurity training to 50 girls aged between 14 and17 years from Kagiso Senior Secondary School, Kelemogile, Baitlotli and Ramotswa Junior Secondary Schools. The wholesale telecommunications service provider augmented its contribution…

On Saturday, 27 May SuperSport viewers can look forward to a soccer showdown. The Nedbank Cup has stirred up excitement among soccer fans, enthused by the might of Orlando Pirates risking their reputation against giant-killing Sekhukhune United. Cup competition invariably offers such thrills, which SuperSport will highlight during its sweeping match-day special, which begins at 17:00, ahead of the 18:00 kick-off (SuperSport PSL and SuperSport Variety 4). In-studio analysis will be driven by Thomas Mlambo, who will have former Pirates player Phumudzo Manenzhe and Bongani Khumalo, the former Wits and SuperSport United stalwart, gauging the form and prospects of both…

The Abilities Expo organizers has today on May 25, 2023 held a successful 2nd edition of their expo at Limkokwing University Hall of Fame in Gaborone under the theme “Adapt, Improvise and Overcome.” As a bid to support and give a platform to persons with disabilities, the expo also aims to create a platform that will engage young people with disabilities in dialogues and conversations addressing issues that affect them. Furthermore, the event aims to empower young people with disabilities to live beyond their disabilities through different networks that will be availed during the event, as well as to change…

Gaborone, Botswana – The University of Botswana has bestowed the UB Walk of Fame honour on His Excellency the President of the Republic of Botswana, Dr. Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi, and His Honour the Vice President, Mr Slumber Tsogwane. They were bestowed at the University of Botswana on May 5, 2023. The honour is bestowed on distinguished and notable alumni who continue to make strides and impact in society. The President and the Vice President are the first recipients of this mark of recognition which the University looks to continue awarding to deserving alumni. For the University of Botswana to…

Orange Botswana through their CSI arm, Orange Foundation continues to make advances towards greater digital inclusion enabling greater connectivity to digital technology and lessening prevailing digital gaps in remote communities. On the 23rd of May, Orange Botswana donated a Digital School Kit to Ramonoka Primary School in the Kgatleng district. The Digital School Kit donated will be used to help the Ramonaka Primary School learners have a more inclusive, collaborative, and enhanced learning experience. Additionally, it will equip learners with firsthand ICT competencies that are needed for the digital world. The teachers of Ramonaka Primary School will be able to create more interactive…

Creating a lifestyle is major, but to preserve the ideology, transfer it to other people is a stroke of perseverance and dedication. Prior to the covid-19 pandemic, Neo Felicia Linchwe (31) had a business idea that could generate her family extra earnings apart from her usual 8-5 routine. She then conceptualized an pop up eatery dubbed Sunday Eats With Neo. Personally, she is a socialite with a huge social media following however not afraid to get to the dung, with delicate pair of hands and a brain to put a scrumptious recipe together led to the opening of the trendy…

Gaborone- The University of Botswana Foundation (UBF) will on June 2, 2023, host its Annual Fundraising Golf Day at the Stanbic Bank Gaborone Golf Club. The UB Foundation Golf Day which is now in its 16th year is held annually as a tool through which the UB Foundation raises funds to sponsor graduate students who enroll for Master’s degree programs thereby contributing to the overall mission of the University to be a research-intensive institution. Founded in 2000, to demonstrate commitment towards education, the UBF has to date sponsored over 300 graduate students and looking to add more through this year’s…

MAUN: Cresta Marakanelo Limited has announced that the 10th Ngamiland Letlhafula Festival, will take place on May 27th at Cresta Riley’s Maun. The highly anticipated annual event is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. The festival celebrates the rich heritage, traditional food, dance, music, and culture of the Ngamiland region. As part of the Bona Botswana Jwa Rona campaign, the event aims to showcase what the Ngamiland area has to offer. Cresta Riley’s Maun is the perfect venue for this celebration, given its prime location in the heart of the Ngamiland region.…

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…