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In a bold move to deepen its footprint in digital financial services, Orange Money Botswana has extended the reach of Duela Easy, its innovative mobile payment method, across the nation. This expansion aims to empower more Batswana by making seamless mobile transactions accessible in various sectors including retail, public transport, and street vending. Initially launched with limited availability, Duela Easy now spans all Choppies outlets, Motovac stores, some public transport systems and street vendors across Botswana. This broad adoption highlights Duela Easy’s versatility and the growing appetite for digital payment solutions in the country. “Duela Easy’s expansion is a critical step in our mission to bring convenient, secure, and inclusive financial solutions to every corner…
The inaugural COSAFA Awards will be staged at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Thursday evening, a celebration of the very best of Southern African football as we honour those players, coaches and referees who excelled in 2023. The ceremony, which gets under way at 18h30 CAT (16h30 GMT) will be streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.There will be 11 awards handed over for the best performers last year, as well as five Lifetime Achievement gongs in recognition of those who have served the game with distinction over a period of time in Southern Africa.There will be…
Cresta Riley’s Maun is set to host the 11th Annual Letlhafula Festival on May 25, promising a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition under the theme “See Culture Differently.” With an exciting lineup of performances, mouthwatering Tswana cuisines, and family-friendly activities, this year’s festival aims to immerse attendees in the rich heritage of the Ngamiland region. The festival boasts a stellar lineup of acts, including renowned performers such as Khoisan, Matsieng, Thabang Gaarogwe, Ancestral Rituals, and Kilimanjaro Nature BW. Adding to the festive atmosphere are the dynamic disc jockeys Gouveia and T.H.A.B.O, who will keep the energy high with their…
Botswana’s tourism hub, Maun has a new facelift adjustment after the eco-tourism operator announced that the newly built luxury boutique hotel, which lies along the Thamalakane River will open its doors on July 15, 2024. “Personally built to exacting standards and owned by flamboyant long term Maun residents Sandrine and Sam Morris, Grays Eden is a first of its kind on an idyllic stretch of the seasonal Thamalakane River and will open doors on the 15th of July 2024. A place of quiet, impeccable service, fine food and wine, the intimate and secluded Grays Eden space offers the weary, yet…
“What makes these journeys even more enticing is that they feature enhanced long-stay discounts, depending on the choice of camps and month of travel. The three routing options available are from Wilderness Chitabe or Qorokwe camps, then either Wilderness Jao, Vumbura Plains or Kwetsani, and ending with Wilderness King’s Pool, offering an extraordinary adventure filled with generous hospitality and thrilling wildlife encounters along the way”, noted Miriam Tichapondwa-Vasco, Wilderness Botswana Chief Operations Manager. The camps featured in the itineraries are synonymous with the ultimate bucket-list Botswana safaris, providing guests with an inimitable journey through the wilds of Botswana. “It’s the…
On top of the varying degrees of bullying, substance abuse, verbal abuse, racism, gangsterism, guns and weapons and vandalism, South Africa’s schoolchildren are also experiencing rampant sexual abuse and grooming – largely at the hands of those who are in charge of their care and education at school. In 2019, the South African Council of Educators (SACE) recorded 122 cases of sexual abuse of pupils by teachers – noting that two out of three cases go unreported. School Ties a ground-breaking and harrowing four-part documentary series about the grooming and sexual abuse of learners at some of South Africa’s most prominent, prestigious boys’…
In a groundbreaking initiative to promote cybersecurity education in Botswana, Orange Botswana, through the Orange Digital Center (ODC), generously sponsored the annual Cyber Clash Hackathon. The event was held on April 26, 2024, at Botho University in Gaborone. Cyber Clash is an annual cybersecurity competition, and it’s inauguration in Botswana aims at engaging the youth of Botswana, identifying top talents, and enhancing their cybersecurity skills. The competition was developed by Serianu Limited and African Cyber Security, following research that highlighted a significant gap in cybersecurity skills among young people in the region. The competition features a Virtual Capture The Flag…
This Africa Month, DStv is calling all dormant customers to dust off their decoders and join the vibrant world of African storytelling and entertainment. During May, through the convenient MyDStv App, customers can easily access a wide selection of shows that spotlight African talent, culture, and creativity. Delve into Zambia’s intense drama, Zuba season 8, airing on Zambezi Magic, available from the Compact package. Follow as the powerful Sosala and Jere families navigate a web of secrets and betrayal, threatening their empire. This intense telenovela unfolds Monday to Wednesday at 20:00 CAT. School Ties, a four-part documentary series on M-Net…
Stanbic Bank Botswana is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2024 Shell Gaborone Motor Show, highlighting its support for innovation and its passion for the automotive industry. The sponsorship is valued at P25,000 and demonstrates the bank’s dedication to building mutually beneficial relations to grow Botswana’s economy, especially the automotive industry. The announcement was made recently during the press conference held at The Fields Mall. The Shell Gaborone Motor Show will take place on May 3rd & 4th, 2024 at The Fields Mall in Gaborone. The event is a prestigious presentation of the most recent models and classic cars in…
It’s official: there’s nothing mini about The Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini, streaming from this Friday, 26 April 2024. One of the most popular It Girls of the early- to mid-2000s, Minnie Dlamini was dubbed South Africa’s Diamond. She will now not only be known as a media personality, MC, businesswoman and model, she will also hold the title of being the second Black African woman to be roasted, after Khanyi Mbau. Being the talk of the town is nothing new for Minnie. With her roast around the corner, her name will once again be on the lips of many. But this time…