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Bantu Gold’s dream comes to live

Dreamer: Bantu Gold’s dream has come to life PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Dreamer: Bantu Gold’s dream has come to life PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

It is every fashion designer’s dream to showcase their masterpieces to the world on some of the biggest fashion show ramps.

For years we have seen Fashion Without Border (FWB) Africa growing and unearthing a lot of talent from Botswana and other Southern African countries. The event is one of those that upcoming fashion designers want to be part of.

This year, a talented young local fashion designer Lukundo Simpemba, founder of Bantu Gold saw his dream of participating in FWB that hosted in Gaborone over the past weekend turn into reality. “Bantu Gold is a Fashion brand that specialises in Modern African clothing. We combine inspiration from the traditional attires of our predecessors with modern European and American cuts.

Editor's Comment
Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...

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