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Orange Botswana has partnered with SOS Children’s Village in Tlokweng to launch a sports development initiative aimed at empowering children and providing them with essential life skills through sports. The initiative was unveiled at an event attended by community leaders, SOS Children’s Village residents, and Orange Botswana representatives. The partnership comes after the successful completion of Orange Botswana’s internal “allconnected” charity challenge, held earlier this year. The challenge saw mixed teams of four Orange employees each commit to walking or running a total of 42 kilometers over a period of ten days. The challenge was about much more than physical…
Africa’s decorated and multi award winning football manager, the South African born gaffer Dr. Pitso Mosimane has opened a new chapter in his illustrious coaching career in Iran. Together with his tried and trusted technical team they have joined Esteghlal FC in the Persian Gulf Pro League. In a statement shared by his management company MT Sports, Dr. Mosimane will work with his technical team consisting of Maahier Davids, Kabelo Rangoaga, Musi Matlaba, and Kyle Solomon at the Iranian club. He has been without a coaching job since he left Saudi Arabian side Abha in June 2024. Dr. Mosimane (60) arrives…
The highly anticipated Standard Chartered Cup, better known as the SC Cup, is making a triumphant return, offering football enthusiasts and Bank clients an unforgettable experience. The prestigious five-a-side football tournament will feature 24 teams comprising Standard Chartered Bank’s clients, each with 7 members (5 players and 2 substitutes). The tournament will take place on the 16th November at Ba Isago University. Teams will engage in a series of exciting matches, all vying for the ultimate prize; an all-expenses-paid trip to Anfield Stadium, the iconic home of Liverpool FC, where they will have the chance to watch a live match. Mpho Masupe, Chief Executive Officer of…
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…