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This contribution will significantly strengthen EWT’s initiatives in raising awareness and responding to wildlife poisoning incidents, engaging diverse stakeholders to mitigate the detrimental effects of poisoning on vultures. Vultures, vital for maintaining ecological equilibrium, confront a multitude of threats, including poisoning, electrocutions, habitat degradation and food scarcity. “Vultures play an important role in healthy ecosystem functioning, and all species (many Critically Endangered) are facing considerable threats – notably direct and indirect poisoning, electrocutions and collisions with energy infrastructure, habitat loss, disturbance and food shortages”, noted Vincent Shacks, Wilderness Group Impact Manager. A primary aim of the Vultures for Africa Programme…
MultiChoice Botswana has announced that it’s giving DStv customers access to more children’s content from 12th April to 11th May 2024 ensuring that children are fully entertained during the school holiday period. DStv customers subscribing to DStv Compact, Family and Access packages will have access to all the available kids channels on DStv ensuring the little ones are thoroughly entertained for an exclusive open view period on DStv. The Open Window will run from 12th April to 11th May 2024. “As the number one children’s content platform, MultiChoice has decided to open up its wide range of children’s channels with…
Starring Zolisa Xaluva & Lunathi Mampofu Crime, corruption, and betrayal of the highest level are set to be the driving themes for Mzansi Magic’s new drama series Code 13, premiering on Sunday 14 April. Set in the gritty heart of Joburg, Code 13 follows the story of Bheki Ndlovu played by Zolisa Xaluva a no-nonsense Jozi detective with a knack for connecting the dots and solving complex cases. Together with a hard-edged police unit, he is tasked with recapturing six of the city’s most dangerous criminals who escaped while in custody from a police van. However, this already challenging case presents him with…
Banana Club Artist Fund (BCAF) is excited to unveil its third annual residency program, in partnership with Diamond Trading Company (DTC) Botswana. This transformative initiative aims to empower emerging creative entrepreneurs from underserved communities through mentorship, financial aid, and curatorial support to create new work, challenging societal stereotypes and fostering creative agency. Themed “The Audacity of Queer Joy,” the 2024 iteration of BCAF invites visual artists across various disciplines to imagine work that celebrates abundance and challenges the notion of needing salvation to live, survive, and breathe authentically. Tanlume Enyatseng, Founder and Creative Director of Banana Club, expressed enthusiasm for…
The third edition of the highly anticipated Summer Kids Marathon has received a much-needed boost ahead of its showcase later this month as Absa Botswana was confirmed as the title sponsor with a whooping P300 000 transaction, subsequently earning the naming rights to become Absa Summer Kids Marathon. The marathon is billed for the 20 April 2024 at the Three Dikgosi Monument in Gaborone CBD.The sponsorship was announced by the Absa Bank Botswana Retail Director Valeta Mthimkhulu at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino on March 28, 2024. Mthimkhulu said the sponsorship aligns with the bank’s offering of a childrens account…
In the dynamic landscape of contemporary business, the call for gender diversity in leadership positions resonates louder than ever before. The empowerment of women in the boardroom not only reflects ethical imperatives but also drives enhanced performance, innovation, and sustainability within organisations. As the global community strives for greater inclusivity, businesses in Botswana and across the African continent are embracing strategies to achieve gender diversity at the highest levels of decision-making. One of the foremost strategies in fostering gender diversity is proactive recruitment and selection processes. By actively seeking out qualified female candidates for board positions, companies can expand their…
It is tick tock time as the nation’s sport fraternity awaits the much anticipated 2nd Annual Vunani Botswana Women Sports Awards slated for Saturday 23 March 2024 under the stars at Lekidi Football Centre in Gaborone. Organised by Inside BW Women Sports Magazine, the awards aims to reward excellence and close gap on gender parity. In their efforts, brainchilds of the glitz and glamour do, Kesego Okie and Portia Mlilo have receiced praises as trendsetter in the local sports scene. The awards has received a major boost with a title sponsor Vunani Fund Managers committing P600, 000 for three years.…
Minergy, the coal mining and trading company, today released results for the six months ended 31 December 2023. During the period under review, Minergy faced significant operational headwinds, primarily due to the March 2023 suspension of activities by the former mining contractor. “This suspension resulted from outstanding trade payable arrears and impacted our sales performance, extending into the period and beyond,” explains Matthews Bagopi, Acting CEO of Minergy Coal (Pty) Ltd (Minergy Coal). He adds that the period was also characterised by depressed coal prices and increased inland inventories, further compounded by logistical challenges in South Africa. As part of…
Known for staging hilarious comedy events both locally and internationally, Major Moves Comedy is back with a double header comedy weekend at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino and Cresta Bosele Hotel April the 5th and 6th. The amusing and funny production will feature top local comedians and multi-award-winning comedians from South Africa and Zambia. The events will also bring upcoming comedians to the forefront as new comedians will be introduced and given a chance to share stage with these established acts. The stellar lineup that has resident host Onkgopotse ‘Mdala Ka Tjeludo’ Mugende will be headlined by two-time South African…
Diamond manufacturing company Dubai-based Stargems Group which established operations in Botswana in 2022, Stargems Botswana has invested BWP 13 million in its Diamond Polishing Institute in Gaborone. The major development covers infrastructural updates that now cater to practical Diamond Polishing courses with actual diamonds in the requisite module for students whilst they learn. The training is open to the public (Batswana) free of charge. “To date, the Institute has trained 328 Batswana in Essentials of Rough Diamond Evaluation and Essentials for Diamond and Diamond Grading and given them internationally recognized certificates. 35 of the graduates are now employed in the…