Author: Fantastic Moments

Record title-holders Zambia claimed their 12th regional trophy with a 1-0 victory over defending champions Mozambique in the final of the TotalEnergies U20 AFCON Egypt 2023 | COSAFA Qualifier in Eswatini on Sunday. Both teams had already qualified for the continental finals next year and remain on course for a place in the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Indonesia. They will need to finish in the top four in Egypt to secure their place. The only goal of the game was scored by Zambian forward Kingston Mutandwa, who bundled the ball home after 35 minutes to give Young Chipolopolo…

The countdown to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has begun, with the tournament set to run from 20 November to 18 December 2022 and provide the most thrilling distillation of ‘The Beautiful Game’. DStv is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range and depth of action that no other rival can match – it’s literally ‘Unbeatable Football’! Thembile Legwaila, Corporate Affairs Manager of MultiChoice Botswana says of the upcoming tournament “The euphoria is building up, and we are excited to deliver, literally the world’s best football to our customers. Our teams have been active…

Botswana is ready to host African Tourism Thought leaders at the 5TH annual Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Awards convened by Africa Tourism Partners, UNWTO and BDO, South Africa.Scheduled for 24 to 26 October 2022, at the Gaborone International Convention Centre, Grand Palm, Botswana, the 5th ATLF has received an overwhelming response from African countries and beyond. This gathering of Though-Leaders and Pan-African tourism stakeholder community will indulge in Botswana’s tourism experiences during the Forum. As part of the campaign, Botswana Tourism Organisation has urged delegates to take time off after the Forum to experience the country’s distinctive offerings…

The Board, Management and staff of the Institute for Labour and Employment Studies (ILES) wishes to congratulate its CEO, Mr. Shandukani Hlabano on his appointment as a board member in the newly established Botswana Labour Market Observatory (LMO) governing body. The board is made of different industry leaders from both public and private sector as well as civil society. The governing body was launched by Botswana’s Vice President (VP) His Honour Slumber Tsogwane on Tuesday, 11th October 2022 in Gaborone and it will ensure availability and accessibility of labour market information. It will further provide career, business, and policy advice…

The leading tourism and travel entity, Wilderness Safaris’ five properties listed in the Top 20 Resorts in Africa category as part of in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) Readers’ Choice Awards, as well as having been named one of the world’s Top Safari Outfitters. Wilderness Bisate (Rwanda), Mombo and Little Mombo (Botswana), and Hoanib (Namibia) were featured in the ‘Rest of Africa’ section, and Governors’ Camp Collection was named as one of best safari lodges in East Africa. This prestigious recognition is testament to our continued commitment to providing our guests with life-changing experiences, which contribute to the biodiversity conservation of some 2.3 million hectares of Africa’s most pristine wildlife areas. It also showcases our dedication…

Leading cement manufacturing company PPC Botswana has endorsed the development of smart cities in Botswana and has worked on a development strategy. Speaking during the recently held PPC Botswana Masterclass that was attended by industry captains and decision-makers, the cement manufacturer’s Head of Business Unit Tuelo Botlhole said, “smarter cities can alleviate Botswana’s urban challenges by delivering a higher quality of life and enabling economic growth through technology, and creative thinking. As PPC Botswana, part of our strategy is to increase distribution reach in remote areas and use environmentally friendly products in manufacturing which will drive growth in the long…

The Department of Broadcasting Services (DBS) have on Tuesday, 11th October 2022, left a lasting legacy in Shakawe by repainting the Mohembo Primary School.Led by renowned DJ Fresh and some prominent DBS radio personalities such as on air presenter, Neo Lenkopane – Ramolale, music compiler, Tiroyaone Ramadi – the crew has earlier held a successful Creatives Capacity Building Workshop in Shakawe at Atoma Guest Lodge to a full capacity of the creatives in the localities. To the glare of the village leadership, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and teachers, the crew was hands on in changing the exterior look of the…

The graduation event was a celebration of the hard work and dedication of the 57 graduating students – as well as the success of MultiChoice’s Talent Factory concept. Now in its 3rd cohort, the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has proven that the African entertainment industry is ripe with gripping stories that are waiting to be told. This was made clear at the MTF Academy’s annual graduation event – where 57 students across three academies in West, East and Southern Africa demonstrated the calibre of talent that exists in Africa. Through their hard work and dedication, they have developed skills that…

SPEDU in collaboration with BITC, LEA and CEDA will host its first SPEDU Market Expo scheduled for Thursday, 27th October 2022 at Sam Sono Stadium in Selebi Phikwe. The objective of this EXPO is to offer an excellent opportunity to exhibitors to showcase their products and produce to potential buyers as well as establish new business contacts and synergies. The EXPO will attract buyers (Accounting officers and procurement agents) whose intention will be to appreciate SPEDU manufactured products so that they could procure them in line with the approved SPEDU incentive of 30% offtake Agreement by the Government. Furthermore, the…

Multi-disciplinary creative agency Banana Emoji in collaboration with LEGABIBO hosted the beloved BANANA CLUB dialogues in Francistown on the 8th of October 2022. The first session ever held in Francistown delved into the topic “Addressing Substance Dependency in the LGBTQIA+ community” and aimed to create a safe space for the LGBTIQA+ community and allies to engage in dialogue around the National issue while mapping out further initiatives. Speaking about the choice of topic for the dialogue, BANANA CLUB Attorney and facilitator on the day Obakeng Chabanga said, “Substance abuse is a significant problem among members of the LGBTQIA+ community. From…