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Otlarongwa Kgweetsi
  • Transforming milk production in Botswana

    This week marked the birth of the Milk Afric Dairy Project now rebranded as Milk Valley Farm, a P70 million dairy project by the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC), that aims to transform Botswana’s reliance on imported milk into a thing of the...

  • ATI drops 'Mankalakaleng', a collective voyage

    This title serves as a significant marker in his career, reflecting not only his aspirations but also the support he has received from his fans and collaborators.The release comes after a considerable hiatus since his last album, making this EP a...

  • Punah Gabasiane's 25 years of Jazz legacy celebrated

    The celebration brought together artists who have played significant roles in her career including Banjo Mosele, Socca Moruakgomo, Kearoma Rantao, Nunu Ramogotsi-Neil, Shanti Lo, Nono Siile, Thabang Garogwe, and her sister, Bianca Gabasiane. The...

  • 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...

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