The event brought together technologists, entrepreneurs, and social impact advocates to recognise projects making strides in health, education, and community welfare. Central to the event were awards for the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) and the Orange Summer Challenge (OSC), with over P180, 000 distributed to the top-performing teams. The OSVP, a mainstay of Orange Botswana’s commitment to social responsibility, honoured projects aimed at practical and sustainable solutions for underserved communities.
he grand prize of P50, 000 went to the Ikatise Mobile App, a platform developed to help address resource shortages in remote and underserved communities. Ikatise’s model provides easy access to vital services and information, filling a significant gap for users in remote areas with limited resources. Its creators see it as a step toward greater accessibility and empowerment for marginalised groups. Second place in the OSVP awarding of P30, 000, went to Benchwarmers, a project that aims to make essential resources accessible in community spaces, fostering communal support and resource sharing. In third place, with a P20, 000 prize, was Duela Tech, a start-up dedicated to digital financial solutions. Duela Tech’s model addresses challenges around financial literacy and access, targeting communities that may otherwise be underserved by traditional financial services. Through mobile technology, Duela Tech offers users a convenient and affordable entry point into financial independence and empowerment. In addition to OSVP, the OSC recognised three standout projects in technology-based solutions with high social impact.
