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Hotwire, part of the esteemed Hotwire Family of Brands, has been awarded Best Public Affairs & Communications Firm 2024 – Botswana at the prestigious eighth annual Global Business Awards. This recognition further solidifies Hotwire’s position as a leader in the public relations, public affairs, and reputation management landscape in Botswana, and indeed fast making its mark across the continent. Each year, Corporate Vision’s Global Business Awards recognise companies from all sectors who demonstrate exceptional innovation, ethical practices, and sustained growth, setting new benchmarks for success. This year sought to recognise organisations who have risen to the challenges of modern-day business,…
A leading Namibian sportsbetting company PstBet, which was recently awarded a sportsbetting license in Botswana has appointed Advocate Mokoko Gaboutloeloe as the Chief Executive Office (CEO) for its Botswana operations. PstBet, a renowned international sports betting group, is thrilled to announce its expansion into the Botswana market under the local brand, PstBet Botswana. As a pioneer in the betting industry, PstBet is set to redefine the sports betting experience for Batswana, offering cutting-edge technology, responsible gaming, and a commitment to community development. PstBet has a solid reputation internationally for its sports betting platforms, which offer a wide range of betting services in…
The 22-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis at the end of this season. The 38-year-old will represent Spain in his final appearance at next month’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Nadal has barely played over the past two seasons because of injuries and suggested last year he could retire at the end of 2024. In a video message released on Thursday, Nadal said: “I am here to let you know I am retiring from professional tennis. “The reality is that it has been some difficult years, the last two especially. “I don’t think I have been…
The “Ne KeoGopotse” exhibition, held from October 4th to 7th, 2024, officially kicked off Africa Pride Month with a powerful display of cross-cultural artistry, spotlighting African queer narratives through visual art. Organized by the Banana Club Artist Fund in collaboration with We Don’t Settle (WDS), this landmark exhibition was a significant cultural moment, setting the tone for Pride celebrations across the continent. Curated by the 2024 Banana Club Artist in Residence, MbakoKago Moemise, the exhibition featured emerging talents from Botswana and South Africa. Among the artists showcased were renowned Motswana visual artist Modisa Motsumi, Kim Karabo Makin, who presented a series of intricate ceramics and a captivating…
Isibaya star Mampho Brescia returns to the small screen in Soft Life, the latest Showmax Original, which premieres with three episodes on 18 November 2024. Mampho plays Zam, the owner of NubiaBlaq, a cover for an escort agency. She takes on Owami (Zizipho Buti), who plunges into the secretive world of high-society companionship in a bid to settle her mother’s rising medical bills. Fearful that her new profession could shatter everything she holds dear, Owami must keep her dual life hidden. “Zam to me is a hustler,” says Mampho. “She’s created her own world to succeed and thrive and she’ll do whatever it takes to sustain the lifestyle that she wants. She’s a bit sordid and morally corrupt.”…
The Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival will be back for its 7th edition of #EatSwayLove from Friday 1st to Saturday 2nd of August, 2025, at House On Fire in Eswatini. As one of the leading food and fashion events in Southern Africa, the 2025 Luju Festival will be yet another wholesome celebration of the sophistication and elegance of African style, cultures, creative design and delicacies. This year, the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival saw over 10,000 attendees from 23 countries, enjoying 47 acts on five stages, 6 culinary showcases and a regional fashion show with 10 designers from Eswatini, South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho. In 2025,…
Kenya reinforces its position as a hub of African tourism as its vibrant capital city of Nairobi has been selected to host the Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (AYTIS) for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027. This prestigious Pan-African event is dedicated to promoting and uplifting innovative entrepreneurs within the tourism sector across the continent. The announcement follows the successful 2024 AYTIS held in Windhoek, Namibia, which attracted over 500 delegates. The event brought together 300 entrepreneurs, in addition to senior government officials, and industry leaders from across Africa, fostering collaboration and showcasing the continent’s burgeoning tourism…
BET Africa has announced the upcoming premiere of The Real Black Pearl, an emotional, explosive, and fiercely entertaining look into Pearl Thusi’s life. The 10-part reality series follows Pearl as she embarks on a wild journey of healing and self-discovery starting on Saturday, 9 November at 19:30 CAT on BET (DStv Channel 129), The Real Black Pearl pulls back the curtain on Pearl to reveal Sthe, the real woman behind the brand. In The Real Black Pearl, audiences will experience a side of Pearl Thusi they have never seen before. Known as a fierce actress, successful media mogul, and glamorous public figure,…
The BIHL Group, in collaboration with the BIHL Trust, continues to support initiatives that are dedicated to combatting cancer and other Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The Group recently donated P50,000 to #TeamChainRing cyclists for their Race4Cancer Cycling Challenge. The cycling challenge was held on 15 September 2024 in Gaborone. This strategic partnership reflects on the Group’s commitment to fostering community-driven solutions and underscore the power of collaborative efforts in addressing pressing health challenges. The BIHL Trust Board Trustee, Samson Setumo said, “Our partnership with Team ChainRing’s Race4 Cancer initiative reflects our Purpose, ‘Improving Livelihoods’. Our involvement in Race4Cancer Cycling Challenge is deeply rooted in respect and admiration for the courage displayed by those facing cancer. This contribution is a true statement of solidarity with patients, their families, and the communities striving to…
The two day Africa Public Sector Conference and awards (APSCA) came to an sizzling end with a glitz and glamour night to award excellence across Africa’s public service. The ceremony which was held at Hotel 430 in Gaborone CBD on Friday night saw different disciplines in public sector rewarded. The awards saw Ghana and Botswana among the biggest winners in public sector related projects and disciplines. Among the highlight recipients included Botswana’s Minister of Finance, Peggy Serame. Serame who is vying for election in Goodhope Mmathethe constituency has an illustrious career in finance spanning over 30 years. The winners were…