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Ulla Setswalo
  • A night at the Aquarian Tide Hotel

    From the outside, it looks like a plain office block as construction is still underway. Little did yours truly know that sophistication waits inside.  Aquarian Tide Hotel is the newbie in the hospitality business and it has 110 guest rooms, 72...

  • Gabz Fm Disco night a success

    Music lovers invaded the show bedecked in 70’s and 80s themed outfits and outlandish hairstyles. Last year, the show was strictly by invitation, but this year the station wanted everyone to come and loosen up as they put up tickets for sale....

  • Mogae graces Malawi Independence celebrations

    The celebrations were held under the theme, ‘Towards Economic Transformation in Malawi for Inclusive Development ‘. Speaking at the event, Mogae said he was impressed by the idea of inclusive development, because economic growth is...

  • Motlha is My Star winner

    After the beautiful performances by the three talented finalists, Motlha scooped the coverted prize; pocketing P100 000 in cash, a recording deal and a Mascom smartphone. To win, Motlha gave an amazing and vivacious performance singing Sia’s...

  • Mindhatch: Youth Development Fund success story

    With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Designing and a Diploma in Television (TV) and Film Production, Nthule is fully equipped with knowledge that has put him on a golden path.  Like many Batswana youth, Nthule has a passion for creative...

  • Entrepreneur Launches Personalised SMS advertising

    As Seek.r Concepts' Operations Director, 32-year-old Moatswi aims at meeting customers’ needs by sending them personalised and requested advertisements or updates on sales, promotions and marketing. Seek.r Concepts, which is self-funded and...

  • There is life after cancer

    Cancer survivors, volunteers, media practitioners and other members of the public thronged the venue for the event, which was held under the theme, ‘Cancer can be treated: Let’s get physical’. Jack’s Gym coordinator Lisa...

  • Innovative Motswana Nominated For Global Award

    The Francistown College of Technical and Vocational Education (FCTVE) teacher trainer is among the 76 innovators selected from 792 entrants globally. Ntobedzi’s innovation project called ‘Empowered’ has been selected to go through...

  • HATAB�s leading lady: Lily Rakorong

    Lily Rakorong, the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB), is a powerhouse who holds an influential position in the tourism sector, as a driver of change and growth. The Molepolole born Rakorong, who...

  • Firm unveils property trace and recover solutions

    Botswana is the first country in Southern Africa to launch RB franchise, which originates from South Africa. The patented “HOT DOT©” technology involves placing an almost invisible dot carrying identifying information on personal...

  • Huawei building a better connected Botswana

    BusinessWeek: Could you please give a brief description of Huawei Company? Xu Liang: Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships. Huawei...

  • Discovering ancestral home through music

    The life changing decision brought Murray to Botswana. He told Showtime that he researched about peaceful countries in Africa and realised that Botswana was at the top of the list of the Global Index. Upon his arrival in Botswana, Murray fell in love...

  • A day of electrifying performances at the Hamptons

    The show kick-started in the morning, although the rain in the afternoon gave both the Hamptons promoters and the crowd a scare, everything went back to normal around 4:00 pm.  The place was packed with both the young and old, people came in...

  • Rhumba fans treated to good music at Alliance Francaise

    Democratic Republic of Congo was chosen as the French speaking country to be celebrated this year, based on the fact that it is the largest French speaking country in Africa.The Francophonie event has been taking place for years with various...

  • Miss Millenium winners receive their prizes

    The exciting and unique beauty pageant for Mogoditshane women over 40 years of age was held on February 14, Valentine’s Day where the beautiful and slender Sandra Ramanteba was crowned the queen. The ceremony started at 1800hrs and ended late....

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