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TSWANELO HOSIA
  • ESG opportunities for SMEs

    As the much anticipated 2023-24 National Budget was released, many had been waiting to see if and how the government would allocate funding to Environment, Governance & Social (ESG) solutions.However, it is important to note that sustainable...

  • The Very Best Of Botswana concert billed for September

    A press release from Blue Skies PR Agency says the concert aims at celebrating the country’s very best in the music industry across various genres. The event coordinator, Benah Kobotwe said they are excited to host the concert which is a first of...

  • DPP refuses to drop case against Nthoiwa

    Nthoiwa allegedly robbed Shepherd Jubane of P13,000 at gunpoint before escaping with Jubane’s Alteza in September 2016 in Francistown.Before Nthoiwa appeared before Magistrate Game Mooketsi, there had been speculation Nthoiwa and Jubane had buried...

  • Debswana’s ESG efforts align with national policies

    Speaking during a panel discussion at the ongoing Investing in African Mining Indaba, Molosiwa highlighted that Debswana has aligned its ESG policies with national intents and has worked with the government to domesticate the Sustainable Development...

  • How to increase your chances of funding as an SME

    One key adjustment they can start to make is to set themselves up to be more credit worthy and increase their chances of getting funding.Credit worthiness is a financial term that a financial institute such as FNBB uses to determine whether the...

  • Cervical cancer

    Anyone with a cervix is at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in people over age 30. Cervical cancer happens when cells grow out of control in a women’s cervix.What causes cervical cancer? It isn't clear what causes cervical cancer,...

  • Heat Stress – Heat Related Illness

    When heat stroke occurs, the body temperature can rise to 106°F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause permanent disability or death if the person does not receive emergency treatment. Symptoms Symptoms of heat stroke...

  • ATM safety tips to help you keep your money safe

    Notwithstanding, it is highly imperative to be vigilant at one’s physical location which are Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) to further bolster one’s banking safety and security.Securing your informationSecurity experts recommend never writing...

  • Tlagae gets DStv cooking gig

    When it comes to our culture here in Botswana, we all know that no one has as much power as the one commanding the pots at the magadi ko gae, Christmas lunch or any significant family gathering.As such, DStv has announced that HONEY TV will be...

  • Public awareness on Gender-Based Violence

    This was a radical act that shook the people that were present and shocked the entire culture. Tahirih’s heroism represents the strong belief of Baha’is in the principle of the equality of women and men.Tahirih was thereafter put to death. Her...

  • Chronic kidney disease

    Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood, which are then removed in your urine. Advanced chronic kidney disease can cause dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes to build up in your body.In the early stages of chronic...

  • Know Your Customer (KYC)-What is it and why is it important?

    These institutions include banks, medical aid companies, insurance companies, asset management firms and broker dealers as well as credit unions. It is a significant tool in the fight against rampant financial crimes such as money laundering or...

  • Classified files found at Biden's former private office

    About 10 of the files were discovered in a locked closet at the Penn Biden Center in Washington in November by Mr Biden's legal team, said his lawyer.The batch has been handed over to the National Archives.Mr Biden's predecessor, Donald...

  • Stay ahead of scammers this festive!

    This is also the time when fraudsters tend to prey more aggressively on unsuspecting victims.There are many types of scams that no one individual should think they are above because fraudsters are continuously evolving their ways to try and outsmart...

  • 7 Most Common Waterborne Diseases (and How to Prevent Them)

    Of the seven most common waterborne diseases in the world, diarrhea is the central symptom.The latest research shows that diarrhea is the second leading cause of death for children under the age of five, causing more childhood deaths than malaria,...

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