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Palapye – The Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL) Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, BIHL Trust in partnership with the Botswana University of Science and Technology (BIUST) will launch its second cohort of the Girls Excelling in Mathematics and Science (GEMS) mentorship programme on April 28th 2023. This is done as part of their continued contribution to making Botswana’s economy to be both technologically and data-driven. Launched in 2021, the GEMS mentorship programme is an interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programme aimed at encouraging and empowering girls towards excellent performance in mathematics and science subjects at the secondary school level,…
Baratwa Phuthego’s (31) love for music from a younger age has led her to finally pursue her passion. although she decided to get in the music industry in 2019, characterised by her first studio single, Mosadi Wa Gago. Affectionately known as Baratwa on stage she grew up in church which cemented her calling for music. It was also around the times of sheer talented artists such as the late south African muso Brenda Fassie fate. It was a dream to shake up crowd, to become a household name. were popular, I loved her music. In her upbringing, Baratwa was just…
Cosmopolitanism is a philosophical and political concept that emphasizes the idea of a global community and common humanity. It underscores the importance of valuing and respecting cultural diversity, promoting universal human rights, and fostering a sense of global citizenship. Cosmopolitanism envisions a world where individuals are not defined by their national, religious, or cultural affiliations, but are connected by a shared humanity and a commitment to the well-being of all people. Cosmpolitanism exists to varying degrees in different societies and individuals. In some places, there is a strong sense of multiculturalism and acceptance of diversity, while in others there may…
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…