Riding the waves of African hope

Otlhogile, Winters, Molale and BoB governor, Moses Pelaelo at a recent gala for SCBB's 120th celebrations
Otlhogile, Winters, Molale and BoB governor, Moses Pelaelo at a recent gala for SCBB's 120th celebrations

After 150 years in Africa, 120 of those spent in Botswana, Standard Chartered is mapping out a future that will partner the “Africa Rising” narrative and move away from a reliance on the minerals glory of the past. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI tracks how the Bank’s history echoes Botswana’s own road to diversification

To some extent, Standard Chartered’s 120-year history in Botswana and 150 years in Africa, mirror the country and continent’s own economic tribulations over the decades.

Standard Chartered, like Botswana and Africa, has learnt the bitter lessons of placing an imprudent number of eggs in one basket, but like both the country and continent, it has withstood the impact of that folly and emerged stronger for it.

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Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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