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Otlarongwa Kgweetsi
  • Kopong’s future brightens with new P120m school

    The project, which is being financed under the Second Transitional National Development Plan (TNDP 2), will be implemented using the Development Manager Model and is expected to cost P120 million, covering both the design and construction phases. In...

  • Promoting health through plant-based products

    Founded by Ndipo Gracious Chilume in Gaborone, the business offers a range of juices, smoothies, soups, and salads all made without preservatives or artificial ingredients. With health-consciousness on the rise, Ndigra Raw is carving out a niche in...

  • Standard Chartered, SOS empower communities

    The event marked the launch of two key facilities aimed at promoting economic empowerment, namely, a business centre in Tlokweng and a horticultural farm at Ruretse. The National Director of SOS Children’s Village Botswana, Motshwari Kitso,...

  • BSE Celebrates 2024 Tshipidi Mentorship program graduates

    The 2024 cohort was made up of companies from a wide range of sectors, from financial services, tourism, agriculture, energy, retail, to medical services. This diversity highlights the growing awareness amongst businesses of the benefits that come...

  • Juby Peacock: A new voice in poetry

    The anthology, launched this past Friday, is a deeply personal and spiritual work that has been a decade in the making. Peacock, whose transition from pageant queen to a published author, reflects her passion for storytelling, spirituality, and...

  • MEFMI celebrates 30 years of supporting macroeconomics

    Established by senior officials from central banks and ministries of Finance, MEFMI has evolved into a significant capacity-building institution serving countries such as Botswana, Kenya, Zambia, and South Sudan.According to officials, the institute...

  • Content creators plead for empowerment

    Both creators shared their journeys, highlighting the essential steps content creators need to follow to build sustainable careers on platforms such as YouTube and beyond. Wodemaya, one of Africa’s leading digital creators, stressed the importance...

  • Pioneering innovation through play

    The game is designed to reignite the art of meaningful conversation, a practice that has dwindled in modern society. Syakayuwa, observing how technology has affected human connections, decided to tackle this growing issue by creating something that...

  • Left out in the West

    The Okavango Delta, one of Botswana’s most celebrated landmarks, attracts tourists from across the globe, offering rich experiences in wildlife, natural beauty and culture.But for those living along its banks in villages like Shakawe, Mohembo,...

  • Vivo Energy launches ‘Shell Win a Car’ campaign

    Running from September 23, 2023, until December 15, 2024, the campaign is expected to thrill customers with opportunities to win on a weekly and monthly basis.The promotion, now in its third edition, builds on the success of previous campaigns, where...

  • Hot chilli sauce with healthy benefits

    The owner of The Hot Chilli Sauce, which is based in Gaborone’s Main Mail, explains that it is the reason behind her delicacy selling for a premium. In an interview, Tshenolo Pearl Mogotsi, said her product is distinct not only for its flavour but...

  • G.R.I.T builds entrepreneurial resilience

    According to directors, the current phase of the programme brings innovation and skills development to 500 local retailers and in the process helping them navigate the evolving retail landscape. G.R.I.T Managing Director, Carlos Bernitt, emphasised...

  • SMEs challenged to protect innovative ideas

    The call was made by officials of the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) at a recent SME project event, highlighting that Intellectual Property (IP) is an essential asset for small businesses looking to grow in local and global...

  • Motswasele II: A Page-to-Stage triumph addressing cultural decay

    The historical drama brought to life one of the defining stories in Botswana’s rich cultural history, blending impeccable acting, choreography, and stagecraft. The event was a true celebration of local talent and heritage with the audiences...

  • Doctor by day, Queen by night

    The glittering affair showcased the best of Botswana’s beauty, talent, and cultural diversity, as the country prepares to send its next queen to represent Botswana at the Miss Universe competition in Mexico this November. The highly anticipated...

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