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One of Kenya’s renowned travel journalist Harriet Owalla is expected to be among the speakers at the much anticipated Sustainable Tourism Africa Summit slated for 8th – 9th June 2023 at the Serena Beach Resort and Spa in Kenya. The summit host stakeholders in the tourism industry all over the world with a common denominator for sustainable tourism. Dubbed, #STAS2023 it will focus on strengthening Tourism Value Chains in Africa. The two-day event will feature keynote speakers, panel sessions, workshops, and exhibitions from various experts. The People’s Daily journalist, one of the largest newspaper in Kenya has also contributed in…
The World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2023, the leading travel and tourism event in Africa, has officially opened its doors on 03 April 2023, today in Cape Town, South Africa. The show is back to pre-pandemic numbers with over 5,000 registrations, almost 600 exhibitors, 49 new countries, 200 expert speakers and over 80 hours of content sessions. The event also has 9,200 pre-scheduled appointments, a 35% increase compared to last year. Over 63% of the buyers this year are new and come from exciting markets such as Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand, Philippines, Romania, Armenia, San Marino and Uzbekistan Opening the show,…
WHO celebrates 75th anniversary and calls for health equity in face of unprecedented threats Director-General calls on governments and leaders to take action to protect and invest in health and care workers who are at the forefront of the response to health and climate emergencies On 7 April 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) will mark its 75th anniversary, along with its 194 Member States and other partners, by calling for a renewed drive for health equity. Seventy-five years ago, in the aftermath of the deadliest and most destructive war in human history, the Constitution of the World Health Organization came into force:…
Orange Botswana has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC) for the inaugural FNBB Golden Grand Prix. The hallmark sponsorship, valued at P600,000.00, will see the delivery of the 2023 edition of the acclaimed and highly anticipated event, with Orange Botswana as the Gold Sponsor. “We are excited to be part of this prestigious event. It stands to raise the Botswana flag higher both literally and figuratively, providing an opportunity for local businesses to benefit from athletes and spectators making their way to Botswana, and reviving sports tourism in Botswana. Orange Botswana is committed to the…
Letshego Botswana has recently partnered with Mascom to launch the Mascom MyZaka Instant Loan. The MyZaka Instant Loan is a customer focused mobile money microloan service designed to provide customers with swift and convenient access to funds, driven by the underlying theme of “Ithuse” meaning “help yourself”. This theme puts the customers’ control of their finances squarely in their hands, and they can use the MyZaka Instant Loan to help themselves out for those times when money is tight. The service is a short-term, real-time, safe, and affordable micro-loan issued to qualifying MyZaka users. Customers can access it through the MyZaka *167# USSD code from…
The University of Botswana Foundation (UBF) will on 31st March 2023, host its Inaugural Alumni Reunion which will be held at the University of Botswana Campus Indoor Sports Centre under the theme “UB Alumni: Our Gateway to Academic Excellence”. Among the guests who will grace the event is His Excellency, President Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi who will give a keynote address. President Masisi will be accompanied by the First Lady Mrs Neo Jane Masisi, and other senior government officials. Other speakers of note include South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Naledi Pandor, the Minister of Education…
The Africa representative in The Association for International Sport For All (TAFISA) board, Keenese Katisenge-Tazhani is currently in Düsseldorf, Germany attending the TAFISA Board Meeting in preparation for the upcoming TAFISA World Congress slated for 30 October -05 November 2023 in Germany. The congress is expected to bring together representatives from over 100 countries to deliberate on and make important contributions and decisions on the importance of physical activity and sport for all. During the visit, the board members and delegates had the opportunity to meet with local government officials, sports organizations, and other stakeholders to discuss the potential impact…
Championing the fight against piracy of content in Botswana,MultiChoice Botswana today hosted its inaugural Anti-Piracy Sensitisation Forum. The engagement, held in Gaborone, brought together key industry players to discuss the state of piracy in Botswana and Africa-at-large, leveraging the strength of the collective industry – across the value chain from content creation to broadcasting of produced work – look at possible ways to address rampant piracy in the industry. Facilitated by radio personality, Oratile Kefithile, the forum featured an engaging virtual presentation delivered by Frikkie Jonker – GM of Africa Piracy Department, Irdeto, which spoke to growing trends observed across…
The FIFA Council will select up to three bids, with the FIFA Congress then voting to appoint the host(s) through an open vote Most comprehensive bidding process in the history of the competition; Member associations to express interest by 21 April 2023; Tournament host(s) expected to be appointed by the FIFA Congress (www.FIFA.com) on 17 May 2024. FIFA launched the most robust and comprehensive bidding process in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ today, with the Congress expected to appoint, for the first time ever, the host(s) of the 2027 edition on 17 May 2024. The process for the FIFA…
In addition to the Shokomokwa borehole that was drilled in October 2022, Okavango Wilderness Safaris has installed a further six boreholes at five villages around its areas of operation in the north-west of the country. “Our borehole project is progressing very well, and the six new boreholes were successfully drilled and all are producing good water yields”, noted Moalosi Lebekwe, Okavango Wilderness Safaris Stakeholder Manager. The next step will be for all the boreholes to be connected to pumps securing water rights, before handing over the boreholes to the communities. Two out of the six will be connected to solar…