Batswana Innovators Vie For Coveted Orange Prize
Monday, October 19, 2020
Now the trio are poised to take on global competitors for the International Grand Prize for more cash prizes, this time in Euros. And a highly impressed Orange Botswana Chief Executive, Patrick Benon gave them a boost saying “I believe that you have the capability to wave the Botswana flag very high in the International phase”.
The 10th Orange Social Venture Prize, saw Kasongo of Mohiri App walking away with the first prize. Mphoentle Thukwi of Segarona App came second. Third place went to Ronald Tlhokojapelo of Lorato Healthcare.
The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...