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From a grade 6 pupil in Harare, Zimbabwe, the then little Ratidzo Murwisi found herself in the basketball court at her Highlands primary school, unbeknownst to her that it will become her sport of refuge. Her adaptation to the court was influenced by the fact that the neighbouring Zimbabwe at the time was very big on the sport culture. Murwisi then developed into better player at Chisipite high school where she starred between running guard and small forward until she hopped into England in 2008 till 2013 to pursue her law degree at Wolverhampton University before skipping to Manchester Metropolitan…
The COSAFA Girls’ Under-17 Championship will kick-off at the Bingu National Stadium on Thursday, part of the football competition at the Region 5 Games Lilongwe 2022. It is the start of 10 days of fierce competition ahead of the final on December 11, where current champions Zambia will seek to retain the crown they won in Maseru 12 months ago.COVID-19 wrought havoc with that competition and only three nations could take part due to the travel chaos brought by the Omicron variant in Southern Africa. This year there will be six teams on show, split into two groups each containing…
Known for her extensive work in the world of environmental conservation, former Miss Earth 2020, as well as international model currently based in New Zealand has brought some twist to her passion. The multi-talented star and actress will be showcasing designs for an international renowned celebrity fashion designer, who debuted in reputable magazines such as Vogue, Cecilia Kang on the 5th December 2022. The international designer who boasts of designing elegant sartorial for noteworthy red carpet events, has joined hands with the local beauty and television star, Perry. Being a fashion lover and a solid conservationist, the international based beauty…
Accra, Ghana (November 23, 2022) Jennifer Feaster is a Managing Partner at Age Africa, an agency that combines data and creativity to develop performance driven YouTube channels, with unique content optimized for success. The agency works with the next generation creators, brands, publishers and artists in Africa. Jennifer is one of the speakers at The YouTube Creators Festival, a three-day convention that will bring all content creators across the region to engage, educate and inspire in the global YouTube community. The conference will be climaxed with the Creators Awards night & Concert, which will recognize hard working and influential content creators in Ghana.…
Botswana Minister of Health unveiled the Roche cobas® 5800 molecular diagnostics system in Gaborone.
Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), in collaboration with Orthosurge Botswana and Diagnofirm, inaugurated the cobas® 5800 molecular diagnostics system in Gaborone. The system will expand molecular testing capacity and increase access to healthcare for many Batswana who face healthcare barriers. The Botswana Minister of Health, Honourable Dr Edwin G. Dikoloti, unveiled the system on November 17, 2022. The country is the first in the SADC region to reach the 95:95:95 WHO goals for HIV.1 The installation of the cobas® 5800 showcases further commitment towards fighting HIV as well as Tuberculosis (TB), Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Early Infant Diagnosis (EID), Hepatitis B & C and SARS,…
Botswana Life Insurance Limited PR, Communications and Marketing Manager, Gabriel Tlagae has confirmed that Mr. Ronald Samuels and Botswana Life Insurance Ltd are the 2022 Global Banking & Finance Awards winners of the following awards; Established in 2011, the rankings of the Global Banking & Finance Awards reflect the innovation, achievement, strategy, progressive and inspirational changes taking place within the global financial community. The awards were created to recognise excellence within the financial world. Said Tlagae, ‘’This is a significant milestone for our business as it highlights the impact we have made in our communities. We delightfully congratulate our CEO, the Botswana…
In their continued efforts to close the gap of financial exclusion, Orange Money Botswana has partnered with Access Bank Botswana to launch the N’stakolle Loan, a micro loan service available exclusively to Orange Money users. N’stakolle is a ground-breaking offering in Botswana, allowing eligible Orange Money customers to instantly get an unsecured short-term loan between P50 and P1200. This offering was developed to better serve customers’ needs and provide a convenient, reliable, affordable and safe micro-loan service accessible through the mobile phone. With N’stakolle, customers can now apply for instant loans with affordable service fees ranging from 7.5% to 12.5%%. The loan…
Botswana Life Insurance Limited (Botswana Life), continues to commit to being a consistent and trusted partner to Batswana, leveraging collaboration and innovation to create true shared value for customers and community. Today, the leading life insurer officially launched the Estate Liquidity Life Cover in collaboration with Access Bank Botswana. This new product ensures that a deceased’s estate has enough cash available to pay for expenses that become due and payable upon death, such as taxes, legal fees, and executor fees. It is a financial tool that ensures seamless distribution of the estate upon death of the client. Clients will be…
The President HE Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi will join the Department of Broadcasting Services (DBS) National Tour in Palapye this Friday, 18th November 2022, in a town hall conversation led by renowned DJ Fresh, born Thato Sikwane. The tour which has by far been a success with over 10 artists getting a chance to go into studio and record with DJ Fresh is characterised by workshops and talent shows featuring Botswana Entertainment and Promoters Association (BEPA), Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) and the Copyright Society of Botswana (COSBOTS). It also features the department’s officials, with emphasis on educating artists in the business…
Today, Orange is officially opening an “Orange Digital Center” in Botswana, a digital ecosystem entirely dedicated to the development of digital skills and innovation, attended by the highest political and administrative authorities from Botswana, members of Orange Botswana board and Board members of Orange Middle East and Africa. Following in the footsteps of Tunisia, Senegal, Ethiopia, Mali, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Madagascar, Morocco, and Liberia, it is in Botswana, that this 12th Orange Digital Center is inaugurated. Spread over 390 sq. m, it brings together four strategic programs of the Orange group, namely, a coding school, a solidarity FabLab…