First annual Women’s Awards Botswana today

According to one of the organisers, Bofelo Zebe, the awards are an initiative meant to create space and opportunities for women to meet together, share experiences, resolve challenges and create everlasting bond among themselves. Zebe explained that their motive was quite clear; not just to elevate the already famous, but rather to recognise, celebrate, appreciate and reward the, 'special' women who made an impact in the country and society. “The opportunities are not just to celebrate, but also learn from and support each other.

WAB celebration will take place each year, where we celebrate 15 Batswana women who have obtained profound success for their impact and contribution in their respective fields. Choosing to celebrate women is a reminder to every one of the accomplishments of women in the passing years and also to our culture and society,” he said. He added that from science, sports, lifestyle to politics, it was a chance to reflect on women who lead the way for change.