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Okavango Wilderness Safaris (OWS) hosted its annual Sip & Mingle stakeholder event on the 20th of November, bringing together members of the Botswana’s Members’ Club, partners, colleagues, and media to celebrate a year of milestones and shared successes. Key attendees also included newly appointed Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Honourable Lesego Chombo; HE Howard Van Vranken, the U.S. Ambassador to Botswana; Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) CEO, Keitumetse Seitang; HATAB Chairman, Joe Motse; HATAB CEO, Lily Rakorong; and Ross Branch, World Rally Raid Champion 2024. Held under the stars at 267 Kitchen + Bar, the event provided an opportunity to reflect…
Mzansi Magic has announced Smash Afrika as the new host of its highly anticipated reality series Big Brother Mzansi as it makes its grand return for season 5. With his vibrant personality and undeniable charisma, Smash is set to breathe new life into the show and take Big Brother fans on a thrilling ride. Smash, whose real name is Afrika Mdutyulwa, is no stranger to the limelight. Hailing from Bloemfontein, this fireball has dominated radio and TV for many years. From his early days on YFM to hosting Massive Music on Mzansi Magic and Channel O, Smash has become a household name with his infectious energy. His voice has…
The 2024 Rugby Africa Repechage Pool B Tournament, qualifier for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup, will take place in Casablanca, Morocco on Wednesday November 20 and Sunday November 24 at Club Olympique Casablancais (COS). Botswana are returning to continental rugby for the first time in six years, having last participated in Rugby Africa’s competitions in 2018. Nicknamed the Vultures, Botswana are backing themselves to gain promotion to the continent’s premier division at the end of all Repechage round of matches in November and December. “We’ve been preparing intensively for this competition,” Botswana coach Andrew Paxinos told local media before the…
The final two days of Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying are upon us, with SuperSport broadcasting no less than 12 live matches on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November, as the final berths at Morocco 2025 are decided. There is no better place to get your season-long ticket to the best football the world has to offer than DStv! Monday featured three matches at 18:00 CAT, with Nigeria hosting Rwanda in a Group D match in Uyo; as well as two Group F matches, with Ghana at home to Niger in Accra and Sudan hosting Angola in Benghazi. For the Uyo match, Nigeria are safely qualified, while Rwanda…
I recently joined other media personalities and influencers alike for a conspicuous weekend staycation at the prestigious Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone. Located in the middle of the busy Central Business District (CBD) – the city’s most sought after business centric mile, the facility has broadly taken the demands of the CBD by the scruff of the neck. Conceptualized on business, residential, conferencing and restaurant – this offers a one stop for a person doing business parallel with leisure conveniently. Arriving on a Friday 15 November at the back of a dull afternoon after the hopes of seeing Zebras qualify for…
After a day filled with competitive spirit, thrilling goals, and memorable moments, the Liverpool FC Supporters’ Club Botswana has emerged as the 2024 Standard Chartered Cup champions. The exciting finale of the 2024 SC Cup took place on the 16th of November 2024 at Ba Isago University Mabaleng Sporting Complex in Gaborone, where the winning team showcased exceptional skills and sportsmanship, defeating 23 other client teams to clinch the championship. As the winners of this exhilarating tournament, the team has earned an exclusive opportunity of a lifetime. Standard Chartered Bank is proud to send off the team to the iconic home of Liverpool…
The football gods have written yet another script many pundits are predicting an epic climax in favor of their nations. It has come down to the wire. Biblically, it’s a David versus Goaliath scenario in Cairo, Egypt in the prestigious African cup of nations (AFCON) group C qualifiers on Tuesday afternoon. Minnows Botswana takes on former African champions Egypt at Cairo International Stadium in a do or die clash. Botswana hold the qualification by the scruff of the neck with only 90 minutes to decide their fate. Interim coach Morena Ramoreboli’s boys knows what’s at stake – to write their…
In a significant stride towards bridging Botswana’s digital divide, Orange Botswana through its CSR arm the Orange Botswana Foundation recently launched its 80th Orange Digital School at Mosu Primary School in the Boteti district’s Mosuvillage, a collaborative effort with Debswana Orapa Mine. This milestone highlights the telcom’s CSR am, Orange Botswana Foundation’s steadfast dedication to empowering schools across the country. The Orange Digital Schools Programme, driven by the Orange Botswana Foundation, aims to provide students in underserved areas with vital digital tools and educational resources, ensuring access to quality education that fosters digital literacy and inclusion. As part of this initiative, Mosu Primary School received a comprehensive digital school kit that includes 50 tablets, 50 headsets,…
Showmax has just released the trailer for Unfollowed S2, featuring 8 South African celebrities who have been “cancelled” and Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Spitch Nzawumbi. Each episode will focus on a South African celebrity: BonganiFassie, Bujy Bikwa, Gogo Skhotheni, Linda Sibiya, Mel Viljoen, Ngizwe Mchunu, Pastor Mboro, Pitch Black Afro.The show is set to premiere on Showmax on 27 November. Unfollowed, one of the 10 most-watched local titles on Showmax last year, returns for a second season on Wednesday, 27 November 2024. Now hosted by broadcaster Spitch Nzwawumbi, Unfollowed takes a deep dive into the personal and professional impact of cancel culture on South African celebrities. Each episode explores a different public figure, unpacking the controversies that have shaped their lives and careers. The Showmax Original kicks off…
From gripping dramas and live sports to festive movie nights, DStv promises unforgettable moments in every home. The countdown to joy has begun, and DStv is here to makesure you don’t miss a moment. This year, we’re delivering top-tier entertainment bursting with family-favourite films, adrenaline-pumping sports, and exclusive shows you won’t find anywhere else. To top this off from 15 November to 3 January, DStv is launching a Holiday Channel (available from DStv Access Up set to bring even more festive programming for the entire family to enjoy. Keep an eye out for more announcements on seasonal specials and pop-up channels – there’s always something exciting on DStv! More to add…