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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.…
The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) listed company Cresta Marakanelo Limited (CML) has shared a positive outlook for the year, with the company’s ongoing property developments, people driven focus and ongoing community partnerships tipped to contribute to the local economy and boost the company’s performance. “2023 is a year of consolidation for the Group as the business fully recovers from the effects of Covid-19 and resumes its growth strategy, which will focus on both organic and inorganic growth. Our ongoing property developments and the considerable improvements to our infrastructure is a key avenue in which we will improve our value proposition…
The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) is calling for journalists to apply for its upcoming conference slated for 19 -23 June 2023 in Hofburg, Vienna, Austria. They are providing funding for under-resourced journalists to cover the CTBT: Science and Technology 2023 Conference, and applications are now open and expected to close on 20 February 2023 Dubbed SnT2023, the conference is taking place at a time when the threat posed by nuclear weapons is once again of major concern as the international community remains divided over a choice between disarmament or an arms race. The event will bring together…
In line with its unwavering commitment to develop and grow the football fraternity in Botswana, Orange Botswana has once again partnered with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) to launch the fourth season of the Orange FA Cup on the 26th of January 2023. This year, Orange Botswana through the Orange FA Cup has renewed its sponsorship with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) for an additional three seasons, valued at P5.138 million. The renewed collaboration will see an increase in the tournament’s prize money to a whopping P800,000.00. Said Orange Botswana Chief Finance Officer, Bishy Butale, “The renewal of this sponsorship agreement…
A local sport publication, Inside BW Women Magazine is set to host the inaugural awards dubbed Women Sports Awards on the 25 March 2023 in Gaborone. The awards comes at the time when the local women in sports have defied odds in recent years with exceptional accolades in different disciplines in sport. The awards are endorsed by the country’s sport governing body, Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) and Women in Sport Botswana (WASBO). When welcoming dignitaries at the awards’ launch held at Lekidi Football Centre on Tuesday night, the CEO of Inside BW Women magazine, Kesego Okie highlighted the importance…
The National AIDS and Health Promotion Agency (NAHPA) and The Fighters Support Group (TFSG) will on 3rd February 2023 hold a World Cancer Day commemoration in Masunga. The theme for this year is, ‘Close the Care Gap’ which is a three-year theme from 2022 – 2024 set aside by the The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The theme advocates to reduce the inequalities that exist in accessing quality cancer services worldwide. The commemoration follows a series of build-up and consultative engagements with the public canvasing 9 villages in the North-East district which include Tati Siding, Matshelagabedi, Matsiloje, Tsamaya, Tshesebe, Ramokkgwebana,…
23 January 2023 – Wilderness is a world-leading conservation and hospitality company proudly founded in Botswana in 1983. Known as Okavango Wilderness Safaris (OWS) in Botswana, the company is dedicated to the conservation of the breathtaking biodiversity of the Okavango Delta, Linyanti Wildlife Reserve and Central Kalahari Game Reserve, while empowering local communities at the same time. Beyond the countless life-changing experiences it offers guests, OWS continues to have a significant and meaningful positive impact on the local and national economy. “Botswana is a must-see spectacle and OWS has been fortunate to have a presence in the best and most exclusive…
GABORONE – As an organisation having happier and healthier individuals in the workplace is no longer a ‘nice to have’ but is increasingly a necessity for both stronger social structures and stronger businesses. This sentiment is now truer than ever, with the need to invest in healthy, happy people at work beyond traditional “health” parameters paramount for all organisations, including those in the corporate space. The above sentiments served as food for thought and intellectual debate at the most recent HotCon event hosted by Hotwire Public Relations Consultancy, hosted under the theme “Investing in Healthy Lives and Workspaces.” Following the…