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Welcome to the first issue of The Executive Magazine, a publication focused on business and lifestyle. This first issue gives a whole new readership the
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least one entrepreneur locally who is doing well by Botswana standards. This will come along with pointers which aspiring and current business owners or
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As 2013 comes towards its end, I hope that many of you have made significant positive progress in your personal and business lives; starting to eat healthy,
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generate significant profits for yourself. I strongly believe that almost everyone
wants to be wealthy, have their dream home, drive the most luxurious cars, have a happy family, go for splendid holidays, go for daily dinners and throw lovely
parties at any time to celebrate life and prosperity. If this describes you then this
I like to call this the season of progression and I wish u strength to face that
old rusted bulldozer in your life that has been pulling you back. Believe in your
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CONTENTS Business
Profile
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A legacy to last: Mustafa Hussain
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5 secrets to motivating your staff
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How to hire the best people for your small business
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7 ways to stay productive when you are exhausted
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Business owner burnout
Fashion & Trends 17 24
The Left Shoe Company Blends Tradition and Technology for Custom Bespoke Shoes Fashion for the up and trendy
Travel
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Eating in secret
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I have a confession: I love chocolate
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Whats in the chilli
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Chef Xtra-ordinarie
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Wearable Technology
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Top five movies all entrepreneurs should watch
Launches New 37 Mercedes-AMG Performance Luxury Automobiles
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Cars & Auto
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Men’s Grooming Resolutions: 2014
Drnks & Cocktails
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Technology & Entertainment
The Residence Zanzibar: Exotic Luxury in The Indian Ocean
Health & Wellness
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Food & Nutrition
Mercedes-AMG Launches New Performance Luxury Automobiles
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House & Home
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Living the Dream
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Events
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Airport Junction Motorshow
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5 BUSINESS
Secrets to motivating your staff
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If your staff has hit a rut and lacks enthusiasm, it’s time to step in and turn things around. These 5 motivational tricks can help.
unning a small business
to follow up periodically and see how each
meeting with clients. The result is a team
means relying on others to
team member is making progress toward
that works the way they work best, instead
make your dreams come
her part of the goal. If she’s on or ahead of
of all conforming to an arbitrary norm.
true, and the quality of your team’s
schedule, it’s an opportunity to praise good
work will match the quality of how you
work and solid motivation. If she’s behind,
motivate them. The following five secrets
you have a chance to give the kind of one-
3. Give all the perks you can, especially the free ones.
for motivating staff are the same ones
on-one mentorship that fosters inspiration
Benefits and perks are part of every strong
used by pros throughout the business
and loyalty.
compensation package, and you should
world. Don’t use them like a checklist,
can afford. If you don’t, employees will
personalized motivation that will best fit
2. Define the mission, then set staff free.
the personalities of your workforce.
Setting up clear parameters for success,
But that’s not the most important aspect of
expectations of behavior and a schedule of
motivation. It turns out employees count on
1. Set clear goals and follow up.
production is important when delegating
health insurance, but love small, inexpensive
tasks to your staff. The clearer and more
perks like bring-your-dog-to-work days,
“Lack of clear direction” is among the
specific you are about these points, the
discount programs and company-bought
most common complaints in a dissatisfied
closer the final result will be to what you
lunches. Even something as simple as casual
workforce. They don’t understand the
want.But once you’ve defined the mission,
Friday’s results in a happier, better motivated
context or value of their assignments, so
give individual team members as much
team.
they can’t get excited about them. For each
latitude as possible when it comes to how
project in your business, set a clearly defined
they complete their tasks. For example, this
goal, then show exactly how each team
gives Dan, the father of four, freedom to
member’s contribution makes that goal
come in early and leave after lunch on days
4. Focus on communication— even when that’s not the problem.
happen.
he needs to watch a soccer game. It lets
Half of program failures in a company
But don’t stop there. It’s equally important
Jenny wear casual clothes on days she isn’t
boil down to a collapse in communication.
though. Consider them springboards for
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offer as broad a range as your company
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ultimately leave for a competitor who can.
BUSINESS
“Lack of clear direction” is among the most common complaints in a dissatisfied workforce. They don’t understand the context or value of their assignments, so they can’t get excited about them.
your specific missions, you will attract and keep a team that’s already highly motivated to turn your visions into reality. But it’s not enough to simply list the values like a new kind of mission statement. You, as the leader, must embody those values with
Your team might not be motivated because
terms of communication makes it nobody’s
your every decision and action. You can’t
you’ve failed to communicate how much
fault. Your team member will appreciate
drive to work in a gas-guzzling truck if you
you value them. They might be highly
your leniency, and you’ll still be addressing
say you value green commerce, nor can you
motivated to produce the wrong results
the fact that a problem happened.
go home early on days you’ve instructed
because of a poorly communicated mission
your team to stay late.
communication, the better things will go.
5. Define the company values ... and live them.
But focusing on communication can be even
Employees work best for companies that
more important when communication isn’t
share their values, just as they get along best
the problem. If a valued employee makes an
with people with congruent priorities. If
honest mistake, discussing the problem in
you define your company values as clearly as
statement. The more accurate and clear your
What are ways you can apply these concepts, or tweak them to meet the needs of your team? Tell us about them in the comments section and join the conversation!
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MANAGEMENT
Lights, , a r e Cam
JOBS! How to Hire the Best People for Your Small Business...
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our business is only as good as the people you employ. It has been
said that when your customers or clients come into contact with
two and one-half times the person’s salary. That means a poor hiring decision for a candidate earning $100,000 per year could cost, on average, $250,000, and that expense comes right off the bottom line.”
your employees, they represent your business. In fact in the customer’s mind, they are the business. As far as the customer’s purchase of your product or service is concerned, your team provides the most important part of the transaction. The business relationship your team has with the people they serve can literally make or break the desire for them to be a loyal client. In other words, your business will be only as profitable as the people you employ.With that said, it makes excellent business sense to hire the very best people. Unfortunately in many businesses and organizations today, the process of hiring is not as well thought out or executed as it should be. The Harvard Business Review points out that as much as 80 percent of employee turnover is due to bad hiring decisions. In the long run it can cost you plenty. Fred Yager, reports that “Recruiters I spoke with said that if you make a mistake in hiring and you recognize and rectify the mistake within six months, the cost of replacing that employee is still going to cost you
In this article I will discuss the first part of a process that is designed to help you make better decisions when it comes to hiring the right people to represent your company or organization. These tips can help you make smarter hiring decisions. The first place to begin is creating the ad that describes the job qualifications and competencies of the individual you want to hire. This description should be worded in such a way that it clearly describes the job requirements. The job ad should be designed in such a way that it actually eliminates people who would not be a good fit. The more detailed the job ad is, the more clear it makes it to potential job applicants that they would be a good candidate. The next step is to make sure you have a clear, detailed description of the ideal candidate for the position. If you don’t have one, it would be wise to list the personal and job related qualities the ideal person for this position should possess. Check with some of your other employees and get their feedback on what qualities they think this person should have. Once you have that, you are ready to go to the next
step: the places to look for excellent potential job applicants. There are many places to look for new job applicants who can fill your empty position. One good place to begin is by asking your outstanding employees who else they know that might be interested in applying for the position. Typically, people associate with other people much like them. So, it stands to reason that they would have friends who could be perfect for the job. It helps if you could provide some kind of incentive or bonus to the employee, if the person they recommend actually gets hired. Another place to look for new applicants is to use your personal and business contacts. Many times they know of someone who could be perfect for the job you are looking to fill. Another place that is proving to be a good source for potential job applicants is online. Use Internet ads, through sources like, Craig’s List, Monster.com, Careerbuilder. com and other specialized websites for specialized jobs.
So in summary: •
Hiring the right people will save you lots of money and prevent you from experiencing the headaches of hiring the wrong kind of employees.
• Create job ads that accurately describe the requirements of the position. •
Have a detailed description of the ideal job candidate.
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Look for employees in the right places.
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7 BUSINESS
Ways to stay
productive when you are
exhausted
Pulling an all-nighter to meet a deadline? Don’t worry. Put on the coffee, take a deep breath and follow these tips to stay sharp and get the work done.
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ou can barely keep your eyes open, yet you need to meet that critical deadline. You had no idea it was going to take this long, be this difficult or that so many things were going to go wrong. It doesn’t matter, though, because sometimes you just need to push through. You can blame it on poor planning, ridiculous demands or both. Whatever the reason is, it’s irrelevant now because no excuse in the world is going to change things. You need to do the work now! If you’re running on no sleep, try these seven tips to stay awake, focused and on task.
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5. Exercise. Push-ups and sit-ups will wake you up. Do them hard and do them fast to get the blood pumping and your metabolism up. If you can’t do push ups and hate the idea of a sit-up, then find some stairs and go up and down them a few times. Run in place. Put your back to the wall and do squats. Whatever you do, get your heart rate up.
6. Stand up. When you’re sitting, it’s easy to slump. If you can, stand while you’re working. Find a counter
1. Disable all computer distractions.
mind doesn’t focus on singing).
sleep will give you more energy
Secondly, make sure the music
than a cup of coffee and loud
Our ability to concentrate and
rocks. You want it to have lots
tunes. Set the alarm to very loud
stay on task becomes ex-
of energy. Listening to lullabies,
and go lie down for 20 to 25
tremely diminished when we’re
or music that makes you want to
minutes. You’ll be groggy when
exhausted. Drifting around the
cry in your beer (you should not
you wake up, and you may feel
Web and checking your email
be drinking beer if you’re that
the urge to suck your thumb,
for the 100th time will keep you
exhausted), does not help at this
but start pushing forward. After
from getting the work done.
critical time.
a few minutes you’ll be cranking
Simply turning off email won’t
away again, and even feeling
on. Disable your email and the
3. Take a short nap.
Web altogether. The best way?
Napping may sound counterin-
Disable your wireless connec-
tuitive, but trust me, naps work.
tion, or pull the data cable.
If you have kids, you know what
4. Ingest coffee, Coke, sugar and caffeine.
20 minutes of snooze time can
Do I need to say more? Knock
2. Turn up the tunes that you don’t know.
do. It works for adults too. Yeah,
back some double espressos,
you have a critical deadline ...
Mountain Dew, Red Bull or
every minute counts, right? Yet
whatever it takes to keep you
Music helps ... but it needs to be
I’m telling you that you need to
going for the short haul or for
instrumental or music with lyrics
get some sleep, even a little bit.
that last push.
that you don’t know (so your
It’s true. Even 25 minutes of
work, since you will turn it back
pretty refreshed.
or build up a low counter by putting a box or something on it to create a counter you can work at. If you have something you can do while walking around and talking into a tape recorder, or writing on a pad of paper, do it.
7. Slice and dice it. If you ask people who are drunk to say the alphabet, they will mess up every time. If you ask them to repeat one letter at a time, after you say it, they will nail it. It’s the same with your work. If you have to work on a full-length report for example, break it down into very small chunks. Just think about the one sentence you need to do. When it’s done, put all the focus on the next sentence.
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nutrition
Eating in
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ou’ve already had dinner and that second serving you should have passed on. It’s almost midnight and while you should be getting your z’s, you head to the freezer and grab the carton of ice cream and dig in. Exhausted and stressed from work, family and relationships, it seems far too often women, and even men, are finding thatfood is the best way to cope with our emotions. Maybe you head to the vending machine when bored at work or eat that entire bag of potato chips when you’re upset, and it’s only shortly after, you depressingly realize what you have done. You feel unhealthy and disgusted with yourself so you say screw it, and reach for the cookies that you have strategically stashed away, out of site, for this very reason 10
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secret Far too many of us struggle with this cycle of emotional eating. It’s a crutch we all fall back on at some point in our life for
whatever stress we may be dealing with. While some of us may have the occasional chocolate binge after a break up, this type of coping mechanism can turn into a habitual way of dealing with your emotions. Emotional eating occurs in the absence of physical hunger and is an “avoidance coping” strategy. Often time’s emotional eaters will typically eat food they enjoyed during their childhood or foods that are high in fat and sugar, which triggers a serotonin response in the brain.
This causes the individual to feel pleasure while eating. Many emotional eaters want to avoid or escape unpleasant emotions such as sadness or stress and instead of dealing with those emotions food becomes the solution to the underlying issues. Although this may seem like a quick fix, our emotions and problems still resonate and using food as a solution to those problems will only give you some type of relief for a couple of
nutrition minutes. We often feel even worse after
take a deep breath and relax! We all have
of the best and easiest ways to increase
because nothing productive has been
indulged in something to relieve stress or
your overall health is to drink water!
done to alleviate the original source
an emotion, sometimes without even re-
Often times we feel hungry, but we are
of stress, and guilty feelings from this
alizing it. This may not mean you are an
just simply dehydrated and thirsty. Keep
unhealthy eating pattern adds additional
emotional eater, but this article should
a water bottle with you at all times and
stress.
help you to think about why you chose to
keep it filled. Lastly, let your emotions
eat what you ate, and to be more aware
out and find comfort in human interac-
This habit often leads to nutrition
of your feelings and the actions you are
tions. Feeling angry or upset? Forgo the
deficiencies, weight gain and an unbal-
taking to solve those issues in your life.
popcorn and call a friend to chat.
to bigger problems such as developing
Next time your about to head to the
As always, exercise and maintaining a
type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease
vending machine at work, go for a walk
healthy and nutritious diet is one of the
and hypertension. Emotional eating is
instead and get some fresh air (walking
best things we can do for ourselves. Food
also one of the biggest triggers for binge
to the vending machine doesn’t count!)
and exercise affect how we feel and how
eating and for developing other serious
If you like music, plug in your head-
we function. Find foods that are nutri-
eating disorders such as bulimia.
phones and close your eyes for a couple
tious and that you really enjoy. Listen
of minutes. Buy some aromatherapy oil
to your body and your mind and get in
Now, if you are reading this and think-
and keep it at your desk. Having some-
touch with your emotions!
ing, “ Oh no, I ate that entire pint of
thing that smells good can be calming
ice cream last night after work!” Please
and release those happy hormones. One
anced, varied diet. These issues can lead
“Often time’s emotional eaters will typically eat food they enjoyed during their childhood or foods that are high in fat and sugar, which triggers a serotonin response in the brain.”
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nutrition
I have a confession-
i luurrrrrvvv chocolate 12
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nutrition Flavanols found in cocoa can help thin
of chocolate. It has been shown that dark
blood and relax our blood vessels. If high
chocolate can lessen cravings for sweet, salty,
blood pressure runs in your family or you
and other fatty foods. A little goes a long
are at risk yourself, even just incorporating a
way!
little bit of cocoa every day can help. If dark
Prevent Diabetes
chocolate doesn’t sound appealing to you
Yep! It’s true. Some studies have shown
try to add it to some of your favorite foods
eating a small amount of dark chocolate
I
so the taste is not as bitter. Sprinkle some
a day can have the potential for insulin
cocoa powder on top of some low-fat Greek
resistance to lower by nearly half.
yogurt or add a spoonful to your favorite
Flavanoids* increase nitric oxide production,
smoothie!
which can help control insulin sensativity.
sweetness can make your day all the better.
Improve Your Mood
Glowing Skin
If you’re like me I seem to feel instantly
Not only can cocao help reduce stress
better after I take that first bite of chocolate.
hormones, preventing fewer collegen
This superfood contains elements that boost
breakdown in the skin (fewer wrinkles!), but
our endorphins and serotonin. These two
flavanols can help your skin look its best.
chemicals are best known for making us feel
They serve as a skin protectant from UV
happy. If you need a quick pick me up have
damange, fight free radicals and increase
a couple of dark Hershey kisses. You can
blood flow, giving you that glow that every
have four for fewer than 100 calories!
woman wants!
Think Smarter
So treat yourself to life’s sweetness! Find
have a confession. I have an obsession with chocolate. There, I said it. I LOVE chocolate. After all, we are
only human and sometimes a little bit of
We all try and makehealthy choices for ourselves and it is important to continue to do so. Well there is good news for all the chocolate lovers out there. It can be healthy! Dark chocolate has loads of benefits for you. However, before you get too excited about all the great benefits of chocolate do remember that chocolate is chocolate. It is high in fat, but with moderation we can all enjoy a little bit of the good stuff. Read on to find out what this sweet can do for you!
Dark has More Antioxidants Dark chocolate has loads of antioxidants. Antioxidants eat up free radicals, molecules that are found in heart disease and other illnesses. Make sure it’s dark though! Research shows that milk may interfere with how our bodies absorb those antioxidants,
ways in which you like to incorporate this Dark Chocolate can increase blood flow to
superfood into your diet and don’t be scared
the brain improving your cognitive function.
to love a little bit of chocolate every now
Cocoa contains theobromine, which
and then.
increases heart rate and can increase brain function, focus and concentration. Research has shown that people who consumed flavanol-rich chocolate scored significantly
Flavanoids are plant-based compounds with
higher on cognitive tests than those who
antioxidants that help reduce inflamation,
didn’t. No studying needed here!
promote healthy arteries, and can repair
opposing all the health benefits that we want in the first place.
Lower My Blood Pressure, Please!
*What’s a Flavanoid?
cellular damage to help fight aging. They
Drop a Jean Size
also help prevent certain diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and some
Okay, maybe not a whole jean size, but
cancers. Like dark chocolate, look for foods
dark chocolate has been found to be far
rich in these!
more filling compared with other kinds
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nutrition
What’s in the
chilli? The Chilli : Dynamite in a small package.....
We all know that chilli’s are hot but not all chilli’s are equal. Did you know that there are many different varieties and although India is currently the biggest producer, consumer and exporter of chilli’s, they actually originated in the Americas.
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o what is it about chilli’s that make them so popular? Chilli’s are mostly known for their culinary purpose, as they are versatile
and add spice to dishes. However, they have also been used for medicinal purposes throughout the centuries, therefore able to relieve many conditions. The intense heat factor is caused byCapsaicin, a chemical found mostly around the seeds. It is this chemical that holds much of the nutritional and medicinal benefit for the chilli.
What then does Capsaicin do?
Capsaicin is well known for its pain relieving benefits. Chillis stimulate endorphins (the feel good chemical) thus relieving pain and promoting a sense of well being, so the hotter the chilli the better! You can even get topical capsaicin as it is used as a natural painkiller!! The heat felt takes energy and calories to produce and speeds up the metabolism, therefore chilli’s are also great for burning fat. Red chilli peppers like cayenne help to reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and spicing up with chilli peppers may also protect the fats in your blood from damaging free radicals.
It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties (which may help rheumatoid and arthritis sufferers), helps clear congestion by immediately opening the nasal passages (think of the immediate kick you get after eating a really hot curry!) and it may reduce the risk of prostate and stomach cancer.
It lowers blood sugar levels by controlling insulin levels after eating a meal, as your body doesnt need as much insulin to break down the food. (Great for diabetics). Chillis also improve the health of your heart as it helps to thin the blood, thus preventing clotting. They boost blood circulation and help protect against strokes.
Something that is relatively unknown about the chilli is that they are great immune boosters! They are rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C (both powerful anti-oxidants), as well as Beta-carotene (the pigment that gives the chilli its bright red colour). Chilli’s also contain other vitamins such as Vitamin B’s and Vitamin E and are also packed with potassium, magnesium and iron.
The good news: just ‘a chilli a day’ is more than enough!
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Business Owner Burnout: 5 Ways to Nip it Now
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nyone who has ever launched
If you burn out in a corporate environ-
a business knows that stress
ment, you can fix it by switching jobs. It’s
goes with the territory; long
disappointing, but there’s significantly less at
hours, insufficient family time, and endless
stake than for a business owner who has his
decision-making create a pressure cooker
or her heart, soul and resources tied up in a
environment, even for those with nerves of
company.
steel. Unchecked, the strain can easily lead to burnout, not to mention business failure.
If you burn out in a business venture, it’s typically the result of intense pressure built
One owner I know, three years after opening
up over time. It’s infinitely harder to walk
his business was so frazzled that he was
away because that would mean abandoning
ready to close up for good. He was working
your dream, leaving your employees jobless,
70 hours a week, pouring his own money
and facing sometimes dire financial and
into the company every month to make up
psychological consequences.
for cash shortfalls, having difficulty keeping employees, and struggling to cope with the
That’s why it’s important to take preventive
toll it was taking on his marriage. Burnout
measures to avoid letting your business drive
had struck with a vengeance.
you to burnout. Here are a few simple ways to nip burnout in the bud:
1
.Build a knowledge base. You may know everything about plumbing, but that doesn’t mean you know how to run a plumbing business. Learn the financial and marketing basics before you open your doors and continue educating yourself as you go along.
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.Have a plan. Your initial business model may have looked good on paper, but it may not work precisely as planned and now you may be feeling unfocused, without a clear direction. The best path is to create an action plan every 90 days based on the lessons you’re learning along the way.
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.Connect with other business owners and share ideas. As business owners, we often carry the weight of our business on our shoulders. Simply having someone in business but outside of “your” business, to collaborate and share with can invigorate you as well as help to alleviate stress.
4
.Celebrate your accomplishments. Take time to review what has gone right in your business. Too often we just stay on the hamster wheel with our eye on what’s next. Stopping to “smell the roses” and focusing on the positive can have a huge impact on reenergizing the company.
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.Get a coach. When you own a business, it’s often difficult to see things clearly, especially when the going gets tough. You’re too close to the situation, you’re stuck in a rut, and you may not have the business background to know how to climb out. Turning to personal mentors, coaching businesses such as my company, ClearVision, or volunteer organizations like SCORE can give you a fresh perspective, as well as the benefit of their broader experience.
5 Sure Ways of Killing Employee Morale
TRENDS
The Left Shoe Company Blends Tradition and Technology for Custom Bespoke Shoes
Men’s shoe designers are really stepping it up a notch; gone are the days when the only options consisted of dress shoes or sneakers. There is now casual footwear that gives men a polished look without having to jump into their Sunday best. Even better—they’ll be made just for you. The Left Shoe Company offers made-to-measure shoes using a blend of technology and traditional craftsmanship to give men a way to create their own perfect shoe.
Founded in 1998 in Finland, the Left Shoe Company now has locations worldwide including Dubai, Naples and Kobe. They opened their first American flagship store earlier this summer on Melrose in Los Angeles, CA. The 1,700 square foot store was designed to bring impeccable quality stateside, with a shopping experience to match a gentleman’s lifestyle. At its opening the company offered twenty-three different styles in at least ten color pallets and materials, with six different sole options. That’s a lot of mix and match.
To create your perfect made-to-measure shoe, they start by taking a photo of your foot (it’s much fancier than it sounds) in a 3D scanner creating a perfect 360 degree image. This way your shoe can be made to your exact specifications not only in length, but also in height and width. Once they have your measurements you can choose which style of shoe you want; they range from oxfords to boots to golf shoes, so you’ll easily find more than one you love. After that it’s just a matter of colors and fabrics. If you prefer a traditional look you may want to try a cognac leather, but if you’re more of a rock ’n’ roller they have some pretty awesome red and electric blue suedes. Elvis wasn’t singing about those shoes for nothing.
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Profile
Mustafa Hussain By Busisiwe Mthethwa
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Profile
We take time out to talk to Tyre Experts’ Mustafa Hussain and learn what drives him and how he’s turned Tyre Experts into an auto-powerhouse...
LEGACY
here is a saying that goes, “Once you follow your
passion in life, success surely
follows you”- Anonymous. This indeed is true and quite liberating.
The world is full of stories of both failures and success; depending on which angle you choose to view life from, both have pretty good examples to derive
T S A L O T
Born on the 14th of November, 1989,
travelled, adding five different continents
in Rawalpindi Northern Pakistan; his
to his passport resume which include;
heritage takes him back to Bureli in
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia,
India where his father’s (born from a
Botswana, South Africa, New Zealand,
family of merchants) roots are and also
Italy, Germany, Holland, Norway,
to Afghanistan where his mother is from
Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom,
the royal family (a grandchild of the
United States of America, Canada,
king of Afghanistan).
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and China.
from. However, I choose to look into the latter and focus on a young man who has a lot of success to his name right here in Botswana.
A mixer of rich cultures infused with a prestige bloodline. Surely his stars were
When asked who his heroes are, he
aligned for success.
didn’t shy away from telling us that both his mother and father take that
Mustafa Hussain, a very bold and intriguing sound to his name. At only 23 years old, our young entrepreneur of the month has a lot tied to him that would best define the words flourishing and truly blessed. He may be in his early twenties, but he has done what most of us can only dream of doing. As the Managing Director of Tyre Experts, despite it being a family business, he is also a skilled pilot.
He is not an only child, he has a brother
position. In his own words, “I saw my
and a sister aged 19 and 21. Mustaff
father starting his life on a very small
(nickname) is very fortunate and well
level. I watched him grow, personally, in
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Profile business, mentally and also as a parent and achieving levels that others wish to be at. Secondly, my mother, during the tough times, my mother would help out my father morally. I saw that statement in reality that “behind every successful man is a woman.”
Still on that topic we asked whether he himself is married, after all he is “a successful man.” He said he is not married but he gladly gave an insight on his ideal woman saying. “When you speak to her, you must be able to relate to her, I don’t neccesarily go for looks but when she is beautiful, it’s an appreciated bonus.” The young gentleman also states how attracted he is to shyness in a girl.
Fascinatingly, after completing his A
formalities, makes sure everything is
among the best in the industry. Having
levels, Mustaff went on to pursue his
right and calls it a day.
noted this, they don’t just trade tyres; they are experts when it comes to rubber.
dream of being a pilot which he quickly accomplished.
One would think this is a lot of pressure on a 23 year old young man, but clearly
They sell brand new car and truck tyres,
However, the young entrepreneur sees
it takes a focused individual who has his
offer services like diagnosis, alignment,
piloting more of a hobby than a career
mind right and knows what he wants in
fitting and balancing. Some of the
path for himself. He loves to fly for a
life. Mustaff boasts having his father as
major milestones on their international
few hours but evidently prefers his daily
his best friend. “My father is my closest
track record include being the biggest
routine of being at work by 7.30am. On
friend, we spend most of our time
supplier of tyres to the Pakistan Army
arrival at work, he recites some religious
together in the office from 7.30am up
and also servicing mines in Europe and
verses, prays for a good successful day
until we go home. My dad understands
the Scandanavian regions with Mine
then goes on to check and reply his
me more than anyone. He is without no
Tyre Reconstruction services. Mine Tyre
emails over a very strong cup of coffee.
doubt my best friend.”
Reconstruction is a very lucrative service since mine tyres can easily go up to a
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He insists that he likes doing sales and
The company Mustaffa manages, Tyre
million pula for a single tyre and can get
dealing with clients himself, as their
Experts, is a very successful innovative
damaged easily.
company is a very customer focused
international tyre company which has hit
organization. When closing, he sits with
Botswana by storm in the last year and
The art of reconstruction has been
the accounts clerk, covers up all the
has fast risen among the ranks to stand
developed by his father over the years
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Profile “Never let anybody take you down, life is not easy, you have to go through a lot, stay motivated and never give up. The time you are about to give up is usually the time that determines if you are going to enter the gates of success or remain an average Joe”. and is new to the region. Mustaff has
started with a spam email. As we all
Like any young man out there, Mustafa
held the position of Managing Director
know well enough, most spams come
loves a good meal. He adds that his
diligently since 2012 when the company
from con artists, despite this, Mustaff ’s
favorite foods include Biryani rice and
was first formed in Botswana. So far so
curiosity got the best of him and led
Chinese cuisine.
good, he has proved that age surely is
to him carrying out an investigation
merely a number.
and googling Botswana. He was very
His biggest fear in life is not failure
impressed by what he saw in terms of
because of his strong faith in God but
We asked the young magnate whether
development for such a small country in
rather losing his family.
he had a life changing experience that
such a short period of time.
led him on to this path and his response
Advice to his admires especially young
was that a spark in him that defines
In the beginning, he had imagined
people, “People should become serious
who he is put him there. He describes
Africa in the typical sense with wild
in their teenage years because it’s a
it as being ‘Dependently Independent’
animals everywhere and poverty stricken
phase that determines your later life. If
(his own personal term). “I wanted to
people as a norm due to how the media
you control yourself and are serious in
be independent when it came to my
sadly portrays it. To his amazement, he
that phase, it helps you a lot.
work and finances and be able to make
was overwhelmed by the activities and
business decisions, family decisions
growth that is happening all around.
and personal ones but at the same time
A genius in his own right, he humbly wants to be remembered as a tyre expert.
I have never wanted to be independent
“Settling has its own difficulties.
“When people mention tyres they should
from my family by separating my life
Standing out as a good investor
mention Mustafa Hussain.” He wants
from theirs.”
bringing in new services and products
to be remembered as a good person
into a country is difficult because
because in the end its all we take with us.
Before migrating to Botswana, Mustaff
generally people are very skeptical.”
was living in Northern Europe in
He has however grown very fond of the
His motto in life states, “Nothing is
the Scandinavian region doing tyre
Batswana and their diversity in culture.
impossible if your intentions are right,
management solutions for mines,
He feels right at home and doesn’t see
all will go right”.
which involved tyre reconstruction and
himself going back to Pakistan anytime
repair. His moving to Botswana all
soon.
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technology
Wearable
Technology Why you are gonna love it so much... Most of the criticism about wearable computing technology is about social acceptability. “Nobody wears a watch anymore.” “I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing Google Glass.” The rest is about utility. “Smartwatches and Google Glass can’t do anything that a smartphone can’t do.” These arguments are based on a misunderstanding of what the wearable computing revolution is all about. It’s not about devices. And it’s not about the convenience of leaving your phone in your pocket.Wearable computing is nothing less than a fundamental shift in our relationship to computers and the Internet.
Here comes a world of new gadgets The wearable movement will be dominated in early days by health, fitness and “ quantified self ” applications. The reason is simple: It’s less complicated.
spend big for new devices.
clip-on device that relays audio
Some wearable devices will be
to and from any Bluetooth
built into clothing, including
Over time, however, fitness and
device. You can use it like a
shirts, shoes, socks and hats.
health will take a backseat to
phone (as in hold it up to your
Under Armour even has a vision
personal information manage-
ear and talk). It also has an FM
video showing what it looks like
ment and interaction with every-
radio. Think of this device as a
when clothes are wearable touch
thing on the Internet through a
halfway technology between a
computers.
voice-based virtual assistant.
Bluetooth headset and a clip-on wearable device.
Health monitoring involves measuring things like heart rate and activity level from a wristwatch or chest strap and uploading that data to a central
Right now, people associate wearable computing with smartwatches, fitness bands and Google Glass. But wearable devices will be worn all over.
place where changes can be tracked over time. Fitness fans, doctors and patients are all highly motivated to embrace this kind of self-monitoring, and are therefore already willing to
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We’ll see a wide variety of wearable devices that clip onto clothing. Sony, as an early example, will soon ship its Sony Smart Bluetooth Handset SBH52, a
technology Other wearable devices will wrap around various body parts, including the neck, arm or chest. One leading chest-wrapping fitness wearable is called the Armour39 from Under Armour. The device measures athletic performance, which you can view and use in the product’s mobile app.
Giving wearable computing a voice One of the biggest trends driving wearable computing is the rise of voice, and the age of interactive artificial intelligence virtual assistants. Siri and Google Now are early examples of what’s possible.
The Misfit Shine wearable fitness gadget is interesting because the device itself is a quarter-size disk. You pick the accessory that enables you to wear it on your wrist, around your neck or clipped to your clothing.
We’ll also see “facetop” devices beyond Google Glass. Already
Your smartphone as traffic cop The biggest challenge yet to be solved before we reach wearable WPAN nirvana is the management of functions, features and data.
glass-type wearables have been announced or shipped by Epiphany Eyewear, GlassUp, Oakley, and Recon Instruments.
Your smartphone will have to act as an air traffic control tower for all the apps and messages and notifications flying around. For example, you say a Google Now command—who’s going to take that? The
Why we’ll all be wearing wearables They will be heavily embraced by various professions. Police will wear head-mounted cams. Doctors will embrace Google Glass. Industry will put Google Glass on workers who need Internet connectivity while they use both hands.
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Google Glasses on your face, the wristwatch on your arm or the Of course, there will be wristwatches galore from companies
smartphone itself ? And where does the result come in—on the
Cookoo, Dell, EmoPulse, Foxconn, GEAK, Google, Hyetis, I’m Watch, Intel, Kreyos, LG,
Thousands of apps will each want to take over as the main interface and will demand to be given priority. You don’t want to be interrupted 10 times a minute, so your phone will have to decide which
Rearden Technology, Samsung, Sonostar, Sony, Toshiba, Vachen and others.
They will be heavily embraced by pro athletes.
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Technology fans, geeks and others will embrace them fully.
notifications are green-lighted and which are stopped. Wearable computing is about
Martian Metawatch, Microsoft, Pebble, PHTL Qualcomm
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watch screen or as a voice answer?
large and small, including Acer, AGENT, Androidly, Apple,
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They will become instantly widespread among the blind, deaf and disabled.
Ultimately, phone operating systems will have to learn how to learn—watch what you do, how you respond to notifications—and figure out how to manage the various devices, multiple apps and notifications coming from every direction.
augmenting your whole life and taking advantage of fastimproving Internet services without being glued to a screen all day.
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FASHION
Your choice of accessories is very important. Accessories can transform any outfit to fit any particular occasion. To turn this day look into a night look, trade in the boots for a pair of heels, untuck the shirt and accessorize with a chunky gold chain. If need be, throw in a blazer or leather jacket depending on the occasion.
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Fashion FASHION
Add some colour this spring. Long flowy dresses, such as this high-low dress, are perfect and effortless chic. If you’re bold, pair contrasting colours together. Be careful not to over-do it, choose only one contrasting item.
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FASHION
Break some fashion rules this spring: Who said fur can only be worn in winter? If sceptical opt for a neutral colour dress such as black, or a pair of dark jeans with a white top. Keep accessories to a minimal.
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Black and White has and will always be a perfect duo. It resonates with elegance, class, sophistication and chic. Add a pop of colour (via accessories/shoes) to create a slight edge.
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There’s nothing sexier than a man who oozes confidence in a suit. It’s important that it is well-fitted for a more polished look. Pair with a slim fit tie for a sleeker look.
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FASHION FOR THE UP AND TRENDY
Eleganza- the name itself is self-explanatory. It’s a high-end store situated in Square Mart Mall at the new CBD. It stocks high quality, timeless, classical and exquisite pieces which cater to a variety of people of different ages or different styles. Herein are some of the many looks compiled together to create an array of outfits to suit many different occasions.
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movies
top
five
Movies all entreprenuers
should watch
Movies are a great way to learn from others as stories, fiction and non fiction, are taught to the viewer in an easy to understand way. There’s a lot to be learnt from these stories as they show you how exceptional people who have come before you have done it. This month we profile the top five movies that all enterpreneurs can learn business ethics from.
The Godfather An offer you can’t refuse. One of the greatest films in the world based on the best book I’ve
and asked to do something you can’t or won’t do? Suddenly everything comes to a head when Fox is asked to help do something, not only illegal, but morally reprehensible.
ever read. The Godfather is the story about the growth of a small family business as it becomes the largest organised crime family in New York, fighting off opposition at any expense. The Godfather and his son Michael Corleone are the brains behind the family and this film gives you an insight into what it takes to become one of the most powerful family businesses in the country.
The Game There are no rules in The Game. What do you get the guy who has everything? Nicholas Van Orton (played by Michael Douglas) is a wealthy San Francisco banker who’s life is wrapped up in his business, which has left him as somewhat
Glengary Glen Ross Lie. Cheat. Steal. All In A Day’s Work. In the fast paced world of Chicago real estate, competition and incentive is what decides who’s the best. That’s why they’re having a little sales competition – First prize is a Cadillac El Dorado, second prize is a set of steak knives, third prize is you’re fired. With stakes that high, and the pressure on, the salesmen show that they’re willing to do anything it takes to succeed in business, but the most interesting part of this is film, is what exactly that is.
of a loner. His brother Conrad gives him the gift of a lifetime, which would prove to change his perspective on the world and the way that he’s going to live it. When bad things start to happen to you, you start to question what’s really important in live, business, success and money, or actually living?
Boiler Room Motion creates Emotion! After entering the stockbroking profession to impress his father, Seth Davis, a Queens College dropout, soon realizes the huge earning
Wall Street Every dream has its price. In the life of an ambitious young stockbroker, Bud Fox will do just about anything it takes to succeed, and for him, that includes a little bit of insider trading. See what happens when the desire to succeed takes over your life and the motto of ‘Greed is good’ directs how you do business. But what happens when you’re pushed to your limits
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potential ahead of him. But with commissions much larger than any other company, Seth soon learns that not everything is what it’s cracked up to be and he’s forced to face the dilemma of money and greed vs. morals and legality. For any young entrepreneur starting out in business, it’s a very real possibility that you’re going to face moral dilemmas and the way that they’re dealt with in this film is very eye opening.
travel
The Residence Zanzibar: Exotic Luxury in The Indian Ocean
Escape to a serene get-away heaven
F
or those dreaming of distant and exotic adventures, The Residence
Zanzibar is a new luxurious destination located on a remote southwest corner of the island of Zanzibar. Hospitality design firm HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates recently completed the design of this property which is the only member of the leading Hotels of the World in Tanzania.
The property stretches over 80 acres and the 66 villas designed by HBA have a colonial theme combining inspirations from the Swahili, Omani, British and Indian cultures which are all part of the history of Zanzibar. Each villa has a private terrace and swimming pool. All pieces of furniture at The Residence Zanzibar are a mix of cultures.
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travel
The four poster beds in the villas are
commissioned photographs of Dhows - the
serves exotic Mediterranean cuisine of
reminiscent of British style while the
Arab sailing vessel. Other local treasures
Turkey and the Middle East. There is also a
nightstands are inspired by Indian forms
scattered throughout the property include
Beach Club restaurant that draws inspiration
and materials such as beaten metal. In the
carved trunks in the Lobby, oversized
from a Bedouin tent and a Dining Room
bathroom, the vanity counter integrates
Omani tea and coffee kettles in the Pavilion
Bar made with local woods and a hammered
simplified Swahili patterns while the wall
Restaurant, traditional Stonetown doors in
copper bar. Rates start at 500 euros for a
sconces were drawn from traditional Omani
the Dining Room and local handmade vases
garden villa for two during the low season
motifs.
in The Spa.
while the two-bedroom Presidential villa rents for 2500 euros per night during high
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David T’Kint and Hazlin Ahmad, HBA
The Residence has a wellness center and
Associates sourced many of the artifacts and
spa set in five acres of tropical gardens with
furnishings in the villas from local markets
six treatment pavilions each with its own
and shops such as hand-painted artwork
private garden, outdoor shower, bathtub
with various scenes of Zanzibar as well as
and relaxation area. The Pavilion restaurant
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season
homes
Living the Dream
By Busisiwe Mthethwa Phakalane is a location situated in the north western part of Gaborone. It is generally perceived as a sophisticated residential as well as corporate place for the wealthiest people in Botswana. These perceptions are not
by gorgeous lawn and double
too far-fetched from reality as
storey houses with so much
most of the houses built in this
modern architectural influence.
area are remarkably huge and glamorous and without a doubt
One house that caught our
would trigger envy and leave
attention is this incredibly
most in awe. One region of
self designed and remodeled
this astounding place that stands
residence located within the
out and is popularly known for
estate, which is owned by a
having amazing houses is ‘The
creative small family with a taste
Phakalane Golf Estate’.
of the African couture feel.
The Golf Estate is a gated
It is eye catching from a distance
residential area where mostly if
and we just had to have a closer
not all “the elite” people who
look. The house has a sense
can actually afford it, live and
of a villa type design with a
call home. It is very pricy and
sophisticated touch and yet very
not for any Jim and Jack. It’s a
African in detail.
marvelous location surrounded
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The house is not near the golf course itself but is almost hidden with
The house has both a sitting room and a TV room. The sitting
a jungle like feel to it, surrounded by massive bougainvilleas. When
room is classy and refined, mostly used for reading or meetings with
the owners first found and bought the house it was not as big and
guests when the weather isn’t suitable for the outdoors. It is quiet
incredible as it is now. A lot of renovation and creativity went into
and peaceful, rarely used. Everything has its place- there are a lot of
the transformation. For example, both the patio and the upstairs
things but it’s not clustered. Every object in the house has its own
had to have extensions. The bar area by the patio was an extension
unique detail yet it all still flows.
which was done for the sake of convenience as the family love being outdoors, and found it more appropriate to have it outside rather
So much adorable African craft décor surrounding the house all
than walking in and out of the house when entertaining guests. The
locally sourced. Outside, a fountain was made which creates a feeling
patio itself is lovely with an eight seat glass dining table in one end
of tranquility and serenity. Before the renovations, the fountain used
and comfortable garden chairs with a coffee table on the other end;
to be bare, just a structure and tiles. The owners added the statue
all facing the amazing view of their huge swimming pool. The bar
which symbolizes “family”, which is what a home is all about. The
is fully stocked with various drinks and wines for people’s different
water can be heard from upstairs. The sound of water is beautiful
taste.
and calming. It can be used for mediation and suitably so.
Across the rest of the house 99% of the furniture was locally bought
The mini library area is so chic having the cabinet made from
(CTM, Builders Warehouse, Mr. Price, and Cori craft). Looking
dark wood. They decided to have a ladder which makes it elegant
around we could spot Depotwani (Setswana pots) plus those baskets
and stylish. The shelves are nicely arranged with books and family
on top of the cupboards and shelves. The owners love earthy colours
portraits creating a personalized touch.
and natural stone and made sure they incorporated those colours. Downstairs the couple opted to mainly used greens and browns
Office with his and hers matching desks are part of the awesome
making sure all rooms flow an have continuity. Whereas in the
aspects of the casa. Again, this is another symbol of unity in the
upstairs areas a lot of red (influenced by the couple’s son).
household.
The Kitchen which is fantastic could possibly be any cooks dream
Everything about this house is of sheer elegance and top notch
place. It has so many shelves and an amazing gas stove. The only
quality. Without a doubt the perfect self designed palace. All it takes
thing there that was not purchased or made in Botswana is the door.
to mold a house into a home is attention to detail and a love of art
Some Extensions were also made in the kitchen area. The owners
and erudition, the absolute sanctuary to call home.
wanted to be able to go outside from the kitchen.
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drive
Mercedes-AMG Launches New Performance Luxury Automobiles
T
here are some letters that,
some of the most venerable performance
sedan. Under the hood smoulders a 5.5-liter
when combined, carry a certain
luxury automobiles ever to speed along
twin-turbo V8 engine with 557 horsepower
significance. Say the letters AMG
road or track. Now the Affalterbach-based
for a 4.2-second 0-62 time, or (for the first
to anyone who’s ever driven (or for that
speed demons have released a series of new
time) a new S-Model with 585 horsepower
matter even seen) a performance-oriented
products. First up we have the new E63
that propels it to 62 in a quoted 3.7 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz and you’re bound to elicit
AMG. Based on the latest update to the
Another first is the availability of 4Matic
shivers. Founded as an independent custom-
Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the new E63 offers
all-wheel drive. European buyers will also be
izing company, but part of the German
unsurpassed levels of power and pace with
able to specify a wagon version in addition
automaker since the 1990s, AMG crafts
the versatility and luxury of a four-door
to the four-door sedan. Along with the new E63, AMG has performed similar updates to its even sexier counterpart, the CLS63. The fourdoor performance coupe has been treated to the same 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 in 557- and 585-horsepower guised as the
Eyecatching Sporty Look.
Available in Sedan and Hatchback
aforementioned E63, but propelling an even sleeker four-door coupe or five-door Shooting Brake body-st.
AMG’s credentials extend beyond its V8 engine, though. With buyers clamoring for smaller, more nimble and more environmentally-conscious forms of Mint Interior with AMG labels
Maintains Elegance and Class
transportation that don’t skimp on the
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drive
muscle, Mercedes-AMG is launching a fresh
all-wheel drive, will be the new A45 AMG, a
One of those will be the CLA45 AMG, a
line of performance models packing a new
premium hot hatchback that looks poised to
smaller take on the CLS in four-door coupe
2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
redefine the segment.
form. A CLA Shooting Brake is slated
that, with 360 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of
to follow, a new GLA crossover is being
torque, is claimed to be the most potent
While the A45 won’t be making the
developed by Mercedes-Benz that’s expected
of its kind. The first model to receive the
transatlantic journey to American
to receive the same treatment, and an SLA
new engine, which is mated to a seven-
showrooms, the developments that make
roadster is also said to be in the work.
speed dual-clutch transmission and 4Matic
it as fast as it is will appear in other forms.
Sheer steeri ng elegan for th ce e elite
Combined with the SLS supercar and AMG versions of the C, S, SL, SLK, ML, GL, G and CL-Class models, these new high-speed luxury automobiles promise to deliver everything that the automotive enthusiast of means could possibly desire Sportier look for new A class AMG
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DRINKS & COCKTAILS
Celebrate Life With These Summer Tequila Sippers
Hornitos “Not Just Any”
Hornitos Iron Clad
Sauza Fresh Melon
VeeV Superfruit
Sangrita
Paloma
Margaritas
Margarita
(Serves 6)
(Serves 6)
(Serves 4)
(Serves 1)
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
6 Parts Hornitos® Plata Tequila
2 parts Hornitos® Plata Tequila
2/3 cup Sauza Blue Silver 100%
1 oz. VeeV Acai Spirit
5 Parts Tomato Juice
3/4 part Lime Juice
Agave Tequila
1 oz. Blanco Tequila
5 Parts Pineapple Juice
1 part Grapefruit Juice
2 parts JDK & Sons™ O3
1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1 Part Fresh-Squeezed Lime
1/2 part Agave Nectar
Premium Orange Liqueur
1 oz. Agave Nectar or Simple
Juice
3 Raspberries
2 cups cubed fresh melon (use a
Syrup
Teaspoon of Hot Sauce
Soda Water
mix of honeydew and canta-
.5 oz POM juice (optional)
loupe or whatever is fresh and
Lime wheel for garnish
1 Pinch of Salt 4 Mexican Worcestershire Sauce
Method:
smells ripe at the market)
1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Garlic
Pour all ingredients, except the
1/3 cup lime juice
Method:
soda water, into a shaker with
3 parts simple syrup
Shake all ingredients well with
Method:
ice. Shake and double strain into
ice and strain into an ice-filled
Mix ingredients 2-8 well; chill
a pilsner glass filled with ice.
Method:
rocks glass. Garnish with a lime
in the fridge. Serve in a tall shot
Top with soda and garnish with
Combine all ingredients in a
wheel.
glass. For best flavor, make a
a salted rim and lime wedge.
blender and puree until smooth.
day before serving. Serve your
Serve in glasses and garnish with
freshly-made Sangrita with a
a wedge of melon.
smooth shot of Hornitos® Plata Tequila. Sip alternately.
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EVENTS
AIRPORT JUNCTION
MOTORSHOW
The beginning of the month of October was graced with 1st annual Airport Junction Motor Show which was held at the pristine Airport Junction Mall. The event engaged the office of the Ministry of Transport and Communications to have the Motor Show officially opened by the Honourable Nonofo Molefhi M.P, Minister of Transport and Communications.
The event presented an excellent opportunity for Botswana’s automotive industry and associated businesses to showcase the best they had to offer to our local market through this new platform.
The Motor Show also provided a unique window for our local motor industry to meet, network, appreciate and discuss issues that affect the industry as a whole while also making for a good weekend out to appreciate cars and have fun for families and individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The theme for the event was ‘Putting the spot light on our local Motor Industry.’
At the core of the Airport Junction Motor Show`s objectives was the need to influence consumer trends in order to boost new car sales while at the same time demonstrating the importance of purchasing cars locally. The setup of the event was designed to improve brand exposure for all automotive and corporate brands repre¬sented by allowing all exhibitors to have a more interactive engagement with their consumers. The Motor Show also pro¬vided a unique opportunity for exhibitors to get first hand feedback on their products and services from our local market.
It also made it easy for the public to experience, appreciate, compare and buy into the products and services offered at the show. The consumer had the convenience of exploring options for all their automotive require¬ments in one location. Some of the most impressive exotic cars that were sighted at the event included the likes of a Ferrari, Aston Martin, Maserati, Corvette and Porsche.
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CUISINE
Chef
Xtra-ordinarie Mompati Nage 40
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ROASTED DRUMSTICKS AND HAPPY SALAD This meal should take about 45 minutes Ingredients: For the chicken: • • • • • • • • •
2 chicken drumsticks 1 onion 2 tablespoons of ginger powder 2 tablespoons of coriander 1 tablespoon of mustard 1 spring rosemary Pinch of salt Pinch of mint Pinch of coconut shavings and sugar
For the happy salad: • • • • • • • • • •
Spinach Beetroot Red cabbage Ginger root Tomato Vinegar ¼ cup (4 table spoons) Olive oil (2 tablespoons) Pinch of sugar Pinch of salt Mozzarella cheese
Directions: 1. Clean chicken bones 2. Boil chicken (with salt if preferred ) until half cooked with rosemary 3. In a bowl add all your dry ingredients (seasonings) together with the mustard and marinate your chicken for 20 minutes 4. Pre-heat oven to 190 degrees then proceed to then make the salad. 5. Chop spinach, shave beetroot and red cabbage thinly, and cut ginger into thin juliennes, dice tomatoes (remove seeds) and mix well together. 6. In a separate bowl mix together the vinegar, olive oil, sugar and salt. Use this as your dressing. Sprinkle cheese on top.
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MEN’S GROOMING RESOLUTIONS 2014 Be More ‘Cruelty Free’ Aware
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With the legislation for banning the sales and marketing of all products containing ingredients tested on animal up for debate in European Parliament this year, 2014 is set to be a defining one for cruelty free beauty products. The fact that many products (or the ingredients within them) are tested on animals is something that the general public are becoming increasingly wise to, and this
by including the official cruelty free logo on
fragrance during our teens, it’s very much a ‘special occasion’. Whether it’s attracting the attention of that someone special or sprucing up for a night out, fragrances are treated as an ‘attention grabber’. However, in 2014 we urge you all to adopt a two-pronged
impresses and provides you with your ‘signature’. But save it for moments when it’s really required. Don’t go wasting it on strangers on the bus or the man behind the counter in the newsagents – make it your pièce de résistance. What we would
Why not do some research into your
fragrance that doesn’t necessarily break the
favourite brand (or product) and see how their ethical credentials match up? Below are some of the top performing products currently on the market that take a stand against animal testing.
encourage all guys to do is find a day-to-day bank, still smells great and gives you room to up your game when you need to. Notana Pharmacy do a fantastic range of affordable scents that are perfect for daytime wear (Terre de Hermes being our favourite) so definitely check those out, but we would
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urge you all to spend some time at your local
On The Go Grooming
Perfecting your look isn’t just about what you use in the morning in front of the mirror. In 2013, more than ever, it’s about maintaining your good work when you’re on
fragrance counter in order to find your nine to five scent for 2014.
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Skincare While You Sleep
More than anything, taking care of your skin
the go.
before you hit the sack just makes sense.
Whether it’s between meetings, after the
after 12 hours on the go this wears off, so
gym, on your way out after work or while you’re travelling, it’s vital for you to be able
You apply moisturiser every morning, but it’s logical to top up in the evenings as well.
to top up your look anytime, anywhere.
Not only that, but research shows that the
Forget the bathroom cabinet, these products
between 11pm and 3am, which means that
can be easily stored in your bag, your desk your skin on the move. There are big wins
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When we take our first tentative steps into
all their products.
drawer or your glove box and help energise
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The Nine To Five Fragrance
Still have your fragrance that dazzles,
Nutrients (among others), who make it easy
We can’t help you give up smoking, but we can provide you with a few helpful hints that will improve your grooming credentials. Here are top five grooming resolutions…
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That being said, it’s still a confusing area
guys at brands like Bulldog and Intelligent
With the rest of the country aiming to improve their lives in all manner of ways in 2014, everyone will lean towards the world of men’s grooming and the tweaks we can make to improve our daily routines in the year ahead.
approach to fragrances.
– which is why I take my hat off to the
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effective grooming products.
can only be a good thing.
if you don’t have the right information
ike fad diets, selling unwanted Christmas gifts and the FA Cup 3rd Round, Men’s Grooming Resolutions articles are becoming a permanent fixture in January.
to be had with small, discreet and highly
best time for your skin to repair itself is applying a top quality moisturiser – or, even better, a specific night cream before you go to bed will leave your skin in the best
E UR F UT HE DI ST ME OO LLGR WE BE I NG possible condition. While we sleep, our skin’s blood flow increases and moves to repair any damage sustained during the day. It may not be as cheesy as needing your ‘beauty sleep’, but adding this step into your routine will ensure you wake up looking like you’ve had a good 12 hours sleep (even if you haven’t).
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Spread The (Well Groomed) Word In our social media and technology obsessed age, it is so easy to give our opinion on products and services that we like and dislike. Grooming products aren’t immune from this – and all the better for it. We wouldn’t know about our favourite hair product were it not for the brand in question having such an active twitter account. We wouldn’t have used the moisturiser that changed our winter skin routine if it wasn’t for our friends recommending it. By passing on our top products and tips to you guys, the cycle continues. In 2014, we want everyone to do their bit to encourage a well groomed nation – helping top quality men’s grooming products reach
The
the masses. You don’t have to have a pamper
Group
party with all your mates, just recommend the odd product, barber or cologne store and help give other guys a foot up onto the
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grooming ladder.
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