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The World Athletics has awarded Botswana Golden Grand Prix a massive stride to host the athletics continental tour gold status billed for the 29th of April 2023, at the National Stadium in Gaborone, to become the only two continental tours held in Africa. However, with such a milestone comes a ‘pressure’ responsibilities and hosting logistics. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) led by Golden Door Sports Agency, the brainchild idea of former athlete Glody Dube are projecting an estimated P9m budget to stage a successful event. The budget entails athletes flights, appearance fees, accommodation, staff remunerations, medals among others logistics. In an…
In their continued efforts to further nurture their working relations with the media, the Avani Gaborone Resort and Casino in conjunction with Mosha Wellness Spa opened the year with a media engagement with treat to a calm and tranquil deserved massage amusement. On Tuesday 7th February 2023, media practitioners from across mediums such as television, print, online and influencers alike thronged the lavish spa for a conspicuous day off, heaven-treat from their busy schedules. Located in the north-east tail of the property, the spa is synonymous for exquisite relaxing experiences giving its clientele a peace and harmony ambiance, and no…
With the inevitable effects of climate change on ecosystems and communities, the business world is quickly realizing they can do well by doing good. Sustainability is increasingly becoming a crucial concept in all aspects of a business. A growing number of organizations are considering ways to incorporate a balance among environmental, economic and social value creation in their operations and business models. But what exactly does it mean to be sustainable in a business? In Business, sustainability refers to the practice of operating without negatively impacting the environment and the community as a whole. It is the management and coordination…
All romantic stories will be best experienced at Cresta Hotels this Valentines’s day. February is recognised globally as the month of love, as everyone takes the opportunity to express their love to the ones they care for. Surprisingly, that’s not what the month was originally meant for. St Valentine’s Day was originally set aside as a celebration of honor and sacrifice by two men, both named Valentine, who were sentenced to death by a Roman emperor on the 14th of February. So the day of love we celebrate today was originally celebrated as a day of sacrifice and honour. Though…
After the huge success of AI Africa Week in January 2021, which was followed by over 600,000 people on social media, the Orange Digital Centers network, through its 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East, is organizing a new edition focusing on the jobs of tomorrow, the “Future of work Africa Week” on February 14, 15, and 16, 2023. To register, click here : https://orangeafricaweek.com/#form “Future of work Africa Week,” a free, fully online conference This gathering of experts will offer an overview and a breakdown of developments in jobs and skills worldwide and, more specifically, in Africa. Throughout the three…
The world’s largest African mining investment event, Investing in African Mining Indaba 2023, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa on 6-9 February 2023, is set to provide delegates with valuable insight into the continent’s latest mining trends and investment opportunities. The extensive programme provides thought-leadership focusing on the future of mining, tackling key topics facing the mining industry to drive investment opportunities into Africa. The Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) welcomed the 7,000+ delegates registered so far from over 100 countries, of which over 60 are government delegations including ministers and ambassadors, 350+ are executives from junior mining…
Orange Botswana through the Orange Foundation continues to show its commitment to closing the digital divide. Kickstarting 2023 on a high note this past Friday, Orange rolled out it’s digital schools programme to Moreomaoto Primary School in the Boteti district. The digital school kit donated will be used to assist the learners of Moreomaoto Primary school in their studies, giving them access to the opportunities and educational enrichment available through digital technology. “At Orange Botswana, we recognize the importance of education for all citizens of Botswana, we have aligned all our efforts to promote quality education with the Vision 2036…
The Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa will be returning to Botswana for the 2023 edition from the 23rd – 26th April 2023 under the theme, Entrepreneurial Africa—with Botswana at the center. This year, the Summit will be held over three days in Gaborone and is expected to harness the power of entrepreneurial capitalism amidst the continent whose growth will help define the 21st century. Forbes champions success by celebrating those who have made it, and those who aspire to make it. Forbes convenes and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming business, and making a significant…
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new Global Breast Cancer Initiative Framework today providing a roadmap to attain the targets to save 2.5 million lives from breast cancer by 2040. The new Framework launched ahead of the World Cancer Day campaign marked tomorrow, recommends to countries to implement the three pillars of health promotion for early detection, timely diagnosis and comprehensive management of breast cancer to reach the targets. There are more than 2.3 million cases of breast cancer that occur each year, which make it the most common cancer among adults. In 95% of countries, breast cancer is the…
Food has the undeniable power to bring people together and is truly the cornerstone of almost any celebration. When it comes to our culture here in Botswana, we all know that no one has as much power as the one commanding the pots at the magadi ko gae, Christmas lunch or any significant family gathering. DStv says HONEY TV will be launching My Botswana Plate — a cooking entertainment show hosted by a young Motswana foodie and cook, Rachel Tlagae, known in the show as Chef Rachel. The show premieres on the 11th February 2023 at 16:30 on DStv 173.…