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Otlarongwa Kgweetsi
  • Oi Fuel opens first filling station to Lentsweletau

    The development marks a big step for the village, providing a much needed service while also creating job opportunities for the local community. Speaking at the official opening, owner, Chikopo Soweto, said the fuel station is just the beginning of...

  • StanChart's Futuremakers boost for women in tech

    The programme, implemented in partnership with Village Capital, will provide women entrepreneurs with essential skills, funding, and access to networks to help them scale their businesses and create long-term impact. This initiative falls under...

  • AI solutions shine at hackathon

    The event celebrated groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed to improve healthcare. The competition, which launched in November 2024 and concluded in December, attracted 57 applicants. After a rigorous selection process, 10...

  • Content creators urged to monetise, collaborate

    This was the central theme at the Content Creators Brunch, held this past Saturday at Kana Kgang, where a panel of industry experts unpacked the business side of digital creativity. Featuring Jessica Molefe, Theo Mojumi, Re Mmogo Visuals, and Bakes...

  • Creative sector, MICE engage on AI’s role

    South Africa’s unemployment rate recently decreased by 1.4 percent, offering some relief, but challenges remain, particularly as AI automates tasks once performed by humans. The implications of this shift were a key focus at the recent Meetings...

  • Vanstaden turns dreams into reality

    She repurposed her mother’s bed sheets into dresses, cut up her father’s shirts to experiment with designs, and used mmitlwa (a thorn) instead of a sewing needle. Now, at 26-years-old, she has turned that childhood passion into Lokieden...

  • A kind of heaven on Earth

    Spanning nearly 20,000 square kilometers, it is a sanctuary for a vast array of wildlife and an essential destination for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those interested in a deeper connection to the natural world. The Park’s significance is...

  • Brutal Fruit brunch celebrates sisterhood

    Designed as an event for women, the brunch brought them together from different backgrounds to unwind, connect, and enjoy a well-curated afternoon filled with entertainment, food and interactive activities. Guests arrived dressed in elegant shades of...

  • SMMEs scale up through exhibitions

    Organisers said small businesses are growing because they are consistently invited to exhibit at such events, allowing them to showcase their products and services to a wider market.At this year’s Meetings Africa, the 113 SMMEs were among the more...

  • Trade shows hailed for fostering business connections in Africa

    They are also seen as crucial as they bring together decision-makers, and in the process enable businesses to establish new relationships and reinforce existing ones. The observations were made as industry players concluded the Meetings Africa 2025,...

  • Telekelo a fresh film force

    She plays the role of Palesa on Youngins, a Showmax teen drama, and has worked with production companies such as Dee Zone Productions and Tshedza Pictures. As a Motswana in an industry largely dominated by Zulu and Xhosa-speaking actors, she sees her...

  • Botswana’s MICE potential in focus

    At Meetings Africa 2025 held this week, discussions emphasised the importance of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry in driving economic growth.For Botswana, they said this presents an opportunity to diversify its...

  • Orange Botswana aids flood relief

    The current flooding has left damage in its wake, displacing families, and destroying property, with emergency teams working tirelessly to manage the crisis. Of the total contribution, P100,000 has been allocated to the National Disaster Management...

  • Twenty women entrepreneurs graduate from Women in Tech Accelerator Programme

    The programme, which was launched in 2024, culminated in a pitch competition where six winners shared $50, 000 in seed funding. It provided participants with mentorship, business development support, and networking opportunities. Standard Chartered...

  • Tlou publishes memoir on grief

    “This book recounts my experiences through an incredibly turbulent time in my life. It details how I navigated life after losing someone I loved dearly. As hard as ‘letting go’ is, it means releasing an emotional attachment and accepting a...

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