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CONTENTS MARCH 2018
05 | EDITORIAL COMMENT • Rise of The Entrepreneur 06 | NEWS • FNB Hosts 2017/2018 Budget Review • BIC Launches Professional Indemnity Insurance Product • Orange Botswana Launches 1-2-4 Service • Binns Wins at PMR Africa Awards • EXTREME CLIMATE TRENDS TO AFFECT THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR • ‘Flawless’ White Diamond Could Fetch Over $33 Million • Zimbabwe to Consider Waivers on Platinum, Diamonds Ownership Law 12 | THE GLOBAL COLUMN • Overseeing Cuba and Botswana Relations Purposefully 14 | COVER STORY • Legacy Moves: Building for Generations To Come 18 | EXECUTIVE PROFILE • The Young Banker Stephen Adom
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20 | ENGAGE WOMEN • Mmamotse Glow Events Empowers Women and Community 22 | InCAREER • Nako Tebele: Youthful Lawyer with Bright Future 24 | YOUTH IN BUSINESS • Aspiring Cake Boss: A BW Baker’s Journey 26 | ENTREPRISE • It Starts At Kinderkidz: Developing Young Minds
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30 | TOURISM • TRAVEL IN BOTSWANA: Travel to Ancient Times at Lepokole Hills
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32 | TECHNOLOGY • ‘China’s gift to Africa’: How China spied on the African Union via donated computers 34 | HEALTH • A Walk to Raise Awareness on Endometriosis • Listeriosis has claimed 172 lives in South Africa so far - NICD 36 | LIFESTYLE • BOOK REVIEW: When To Speak Up And When To Shut Up • FOOD: Eating Out Next Door with The Rebel Cook • FASHION: Passion Inspired Hobby Evolves into a Unique Business
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46 | MOTORING • THE NEW BMW M4 CS: The Art of Dynamic Supremacy • What’s Makes A Special Edition? 50 | SPORTS • Township Rollers Captain Aims to Change Lives in Lechana • IWG on Women and Sports Conference Registration on Going • Karabo Bosena: The Lioness Sports Presenter
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EDITORIAL MARCH 2018
EDITORIAL EDITOR Douglas B. Tsiako NEWS EDITOR Tuduetso Tebape WRITERS Malebogo Ratladi Raymond Moremi Ononofile Lonkokile Bantle Tibe MARKETING & ADVERTISING Bone Letlole Disoso J. Pheto Gopolang D. Masego DESIGN & LAYOUT Nkagisang T. Molefhe
Rise of The Entrepreneur
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alls for citizens to move away from a dependence on Botswana’s diamond wealth as a way of growing the economy, because of their looming depletion; have been made for a considerable amount of time here at home. It is not news to us that one day, the magic of
the Botswana Diamond will no longer effect its lustre on Botswana’s economy, no longer aiding considerably in Botswana’s development goals. To soften the blow of this looming reality, Batswana have long been encouraged to see how they can impact the multiple sectors of the economy, by venturing into their own businesses and enter the world of entrepreneurism. Some large, private organisations are preparing themselves for the ensuing end of Botswana’s diamond era, by becoming actively involved in developing entrepreneurs. De Beers is one example, through its Youth Innovators initiative, which supports youth-owned businesses. In a few weeks later in March this year, De Beers has partnered with Stanford University School of Business, to train youth business owners through an accelerated entrepreneurship boot camp. The programme is known as the Go-To-Market Botswana programme gives 50 business owners here the opportunity to learn from some of the best educators in the field of business, with the hopes that these skills learned will be applied to the locally owned businesses. It is true that some businesses fail, not because there is something wrong with the concept, but the owners lack the aptitude to successfully operate them, resulting in their demise. Programmes such as these can only help to improve the
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statistics on successful business operations in Botswana.
CONTRIBUTORS Alpha Molatlhwe Mosah Mokganedi Koziba Malibala
Kenneth Mathambo, delivered his 2018 Budget Speech. Setting the tone and communicating the
In early February, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Planning, Honourable financial map of the country, he spoke on the topic of promoting growth and economic diversification. On this, amongst other things, he announced Government’s on-going commitment to improving the ease of doing business, development and maintenance of economic infrastructure in Botswana.
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This multifaceted initiative, whose stages are implemented in line with a Doing Business Reforms Roadmap, is a commendable effort being made for policy reforms that will not only support, but encourage doing business in Botswana. Long decried challenges such as; improving the regulatory environment, reducing administrative burdens and building investor confidence will be addressed. He is quoted as saying; “this is in recognition of the fact that supportive policies and efficient regulations are prerequisite for investment, which is a necessary condition for economic growth.” While Government is finally catching on and seeking to address the major challenges faced by people looking to do business in Botswana; on the ground, the spirit of entrepreneurism has been and continues to be ever-alive. One of the most exciting aspects of producing content for inBusiness Magazine is that in doing research for every edition, we are exposed to one entrepreneur or another, who are dreaming big and going against all odds to operate their respective businesses. Botswana entrepreneurs are innovative, creative, and are looking to solve some of Botswana’s major developmental problems. This edition of inBusiness features many such entrepreneurs, those who will inspire and demonstrate to us that, if you dream it, you can be it. Our cover story this edition features the story of Tumelo Sealetsa as the founder of BOSWA Energy, a fast-growing, citizen owned Oil Company. In this story, you will read about Sealetsa’s journey as an entrepreneur and how he attempted a few other businesses, before eventually forming
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BOSWA Energy. We also feature a baker in our Youth in Business section, whose passion for baking lead him into the competitive Baking and Confectionaries industry in Botswana. You will read about another entrepreneur in our Enterprise section; who was informed by her own background in education and catapulted by her passion to shape minds, to establish a preschool that will shape the minds of tomorrow’s leaders. We also feature stories about rising corporate leaders, as is the case in our inCareer section, which features a promising young banker. Inside this edition, you will also read in-depth business news, lifestyle, entertainment and sports; making for a diverse read. We hope you are as pleased to read our February/March edition if inBusiness Magazine; as we were in putting it together, in celebration of the rise of the entreprenuer.
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NEWS BRIEFS
FNB Hosts 2017/2018 Budget Review
Words: Ononofile Lenkokile
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he annual First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) Budget Review Seminar was held recently and it focused on key points made in the 2017/18 National Budget speech by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Hon Kenneth Mathambo. “At FNBB, we believe in continuously working towards providing an answer to our motto ‘how can we help you’, and the Budget Review platform is one way in which we are doing so.” FNBB CEO Steven Bogatsu said. He further said the Bank wants to educate, stimulate conversation and provide a platform where thinkers and doers can deliberate ways in which they can take advantage of economic trends within the context of the national budget. Lambani Obuseng, an Agronomist at
FNBB CEO Steven Bogatsu Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board said the budget share for Ministry of Agriculture Development and food security stand at P1.34 billion for 2018/19 fiscal year i.e. 3.0% of the national budget. Lambani explained that it is much less than what was agreed at Maputo Summit of African Union in 2003.
‘‘It was agreed that agriculture should get atleast 10% of the national budget.’’ He mentioned low adoption levels
of agricultural technologies, effects of climatic change resulting in droughts and sometimes floods, as operational challenges which hinder success in agriculture. For his part, Mohammed Osman Group Finance Director at Sefalana said ease of setup is vital when it comes to business. He said Rwanda was the easiest, Lesotho was frustrating and Botswana was moderate in setting up business. ‘‘We entered territories where we felt the macroeconomic environment was stable and we found it easiest to set up a business in Rwanda, and Namibia. Botswana was fair too in setting up and doing business and Namibia was better than all as it enabled us to almost triple the size of the business in 3 years, “ said Osman.
BIC Launches Professional Indemnity Insurance Product Words: Malebogo Ratladi
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rofessionals can make mistakes in their field of work and the consequences of their errors can have a huge impact on company profits. Any kind of omission can leave an organisation bankrupt, in the middle of lawsuits from clients. A media release from Botswana Insurance Company (BIC) announced its Professional Indemnity (PI) product, a liability insurance that helps protect an organisation from the financial effects of actual or alleged negligent acts, errors or omissions in performance of
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their professional duties. The Release further states that the cover allows professionals to offer services without fear that they may be sued. The product works such that, the insurer pays on behalf of the insured for damages, resulting from amongst others, any claim for breach of duty, infringement and lost documents in accordance with the policy terms. PI insurance would be useful in professions such as engineering and accounting, although it is not a regulatory requirement. Other sectors
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that stand to benefit from it include; graphic designers, business consultants, news editors and IT professionals. In most developing countries, the market for insurance products to suit the diverse emerging professions continues to grow and bring its own challenges of determining value and settling claims. The report concluded that as much as an organisation cannot avoid errors, they can alleviate the blow in the instance of errors occurring and in turn, attain some peace of mind.
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Binns Wins at PMR Africa Awards Words: Ononofile Lenkokile
Orange Botswana Launches 1-2-4 Service Words: Malebogo Ratladi
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range Botswana this month launched a new service and in doing so, positions itself as leading in innovation in the industry it operates in.
In collaboration with
Human Network International (HNI), Orange Botswana
launched the 1-2-4 Service, a free access mobile platform which provides information on a variety of topics in an inclusive manner. Speaking at the launch, Minister of Health and Wellness Dorcas Makgato said the Service is a first of its kind in Botswana and aims to address the challenges currently faced in accessing public information, especially in areas with low internet connectivity.
“The 1-2-4 information service demonstrates the rapid advances in mobile technologies and applications and it is supported by the continued growth in coverage of mobile cellular networks such Orange network.” Makgato said, adding that the 1-2-4 Service will provide critical information on a wide variety of topics such as health, weather, orange money, agriculture and wildlife. She said where health information is concerned, the system has been uploaded with key messages on selected health services such as information on diarrhoea management, nutrition advice, family planning, breast cancer, sanitation and hygiene. Giving his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Orange Botswana Patrick Benon explained the 1-2-4 Service as a mobile search engine which enables users to use their mobile phones -either a smartphone or feature phone- to access information across a variety of topics. “The system was designed to be user friendly even for people with low levels of literacy and does not require the user to be technologically savvy.” The 1-2-2 Service is freely available on the Orange network in both Setswana and English. 8
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he lesson of understanding consistency and focus and its benefit for successful business operation, was learnt by Hotwire founder, Kabelo Binns, from his Grandmother Mma Pelonomi who sold ginger and milk and was known for it in their village. ‘‘My Gran would respond to every knock with a cheerful; ‘oh happy day!’ This response was a selfprophesising ambition that this day was going to be good. She would always advise that you let your customers know you want to serve them,” said Binns on the advice he got at an early age. Binns, founder of the Hotwire family of brands revealed this when delivering a keynote address at this year ‘s PMR Africa awards. Hotwire has grown from a single desk 15 years ago, to what it is today, he explained citing the P.R Agency’s offices now in major capitals across Africa. In Botswana alone, they have close to 50 employees directly within the Group, and over 120 inclusive of Associated investments. Last year, the Group and its Associated investments had a combined turnover of over P100 million. ‘‘To say I am proud is an understatement. I am humbled and incredibly grateful for the continued fortune we have, I believe it was the advice I got from early on that has set this path for us.’’ On Botswana’s economy, he explained that the role of Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) is not key to diversifying the economy. He said this, also adding that how this is implemented, should be revised. ‘‘I think it is important for me to unpack what a diversified economy looks like: We all know that Botswana, as a State, is heavily reliant on mining to keep us afloat. Much has been said about what a great job Botswana has done with the proceeds of mining,” he said, further adding: ‘‘I don’t believe that encouraging SMMEs to establish will diversify our economy. SMMEs compliment an economy, but real growth comes from big industry. The manner in which we are pushing for more SMMEs is having a negative effect on the productivity of our current workforce as their attentions will be distracted.’’ He said that by so doing, the economy is not growing; it’s just supplementing the income of a few at the expense of productivity. The irony of this is that employees who are above average ability are the ones who typically have side businesses so the best skills in the workplace are distracted the most. A good business, especially a small start-ups like an SMME, will struggle to grow if it is always treated as side job as something to help top up an income. Without total focus, SMMEs cannot truly grow and contribute fully to the economy.
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EXTREME CLIMATE TRENDS TO AFFECT THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR Words: Ononofile Lenkokile
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limate change trends in Botswana are said to be pointing towards more extreme climate conditions, as the climate system warms. This is according to research undertaken by Botswana Institute of Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) in collaboration with the University of Cape Town’s African Climate Change and Development Initiative (ACDI). Findings show that on average, rainfall is expected to reduce by 55.1-75.9 mm, 24.7-61.7mm and 30.4-43.0mm in the northern, central to southeastern and southwestern parts of the country respectively.
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‘‘The agricultural sector will continue to suffer the most as climate becomes more unfavorable for farming activities. The water sector will also be put under considerable pressure due to less inflow into water reservoirs coupled with increased evaporation rates due to high temperatures,’’ the study states. These reductions are significant, as they could mean the difference between a good harvest and complete crop failure. It also points to an increase in the length of the dry season, thereby leading to a shortened planting season. Rainfall events are to become shorter and more intense, leading to increased potential of flash flooding as the climate system warms further. The study also indicates
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that temperature changes point towards increased number of hot days and decreased cold weather, hence longer and more intense heat wave events. The study calls for different stakeholders to work towards adapting to the “new normal.” It notes that concerted efforts need to be made to increase the adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture practices amongst local farmes. There is also a need to be strategic in planning for future water security, encouraging water saving measures as well as looking to promote rain water capture because potentially long drought periods are expected to increase in frequency.
Zimbabwe to Consider Waivers on Platinum, Diamonds Ownership Law
'Flawless' White Diamond Could Fetch Over $33 Million London (AP) -- A white diamond billed as the largest and purest of its type to come to market is expected to sell for well over $33 million. Sotheby's auction house says the 102.34-carat gem mined from Botswana "is the only known round brilliantcut diamond over 100 carats perfect according to every critical criterion" — carats, color, clarity and cut. Sotheby's diamond department head Patti Wong called it "over 100 carats of flawless perfection." The diamond went on display Thursday at Sotheby's London showroom and is being offered for private sale. It's expected to fetch a price "considerably higher" than the $33.7 million auction record for a white diamond. The auction record for any diamond is held by the "Pink Star," which sold for $71 million at Sotheby's Hong Kong in 2017. www.bloomberg.com
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imbabwe will consider applications from companies mining platinum or diamonds to be exempted from a requirement that they be at least 51 percent owned by black citizens of the country. It is reported that the government wants companies to show they have a plan to achieve compliance before it will consider granting waivers. Mines Minister, Winston Chitando, said Companies should come up with proposals which suit their different circumstances. The report further says Zimbabwe has abolished ownership requirements for all minerals other than platinum and diamonds for which the country’s
President Emmerson Mnangagwa said last month those requirements may also be lifted in the future. Zimbabwe has the world’s second-biggest platinum reserves and producers including the two largest, Anglo American Platinum Ltd. and Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. have slowed investment plans in the country because of the ownership law. Platinum and diamonds are key exports for an economy that has halved in size since 2000 after a chaotic and violent land-reform program slashed shipments of tobacco, corn and roses. Zimbabwe also holds substantial deposits of gold, chrome, lithium, coal and iron ore. SOURCE: Bloomberg.org
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THE GLOBAL COLUMN
Overseeing Cuba and Botswana Relations Purposefully
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or Her Excellency (H.E) Ambassador Patricia Pego Guerra, diplomacy is an art. She is a career diplomat, whose life’s purpose is fulfilled by her work in international relations. Since being presented her Letters of Credence by President Dr Ian Khama Seretse Khama on December 15th, 2016; Ambassador Guerra , has coordinated the office which oversees the bi lateral relations between Cuba and Botswana, with a great sense of pride and purpose. “In my case, I feel every time I go with the car 001 (Ambassador’s official vehicle) with the Cuban flag and I attend any event; be it a diplomatic event or cultural event. The way I feel is that I have the responsibility of 11 million Cubans. It is not Patricia, the Cuban Ambassador to Botswana speaking, the one shaking the hands or the one saying hello. It’s the 11 million Cubans behind me and that’s a huge responsibility,” she says. When asked to describe what her definition of diplomacy is, the Ambassador gives an eloquent description: “It is more than a profession, it is an art. Is a special tool that diplomats use to present the interests of different countries and cultures, resolving conflicts in the case of their being conflicts. It is a way of getting in closer contact with people and how they are living. It is also a way of negotiating different situations. It is an ability that people are born with and others learn over time.” Ambassador Guerra holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Raul Roa Garcia Higher Institute of International Relations in Havana, Cuba and has specialized in Diplomacy in Crisis at the National School of Administration in Paris; through a grant funded course As far as work experience, her most recent appointments include one as Minister Counselor in the US Affairs 12
Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2013-2016) and Counselor at the Cuban Interests Section (now an Embassy since 2015) in Washington D.C ( 20092013). “I’ve been posted in Washington twice, representing Cuba at the front line of the Cuban foreign policy. That was very important and great experience for me in my work.” Interestingly, this is Ambassador Guerra’s second deployment to Botswana, although her first appointment here between 2000 and 2004 was as First Secretary at the Cuban Embassy, here in Gaborone. Now here as Ambassador, she explains the relationship between Cuba and Botswana: “Bi lateral relations between Cuba and Botswana can be described as excellent. We have excellent bi lateral relations. Specifically, I would mention a few areas: for example health cooperation, sports and higher education. We also have relations at the level of parliamentary relations and also at multi-lateral levels. In terms of cooperation in health, the Ambassador says Cuban health professionals have been in Botswana for more than 30 years. She explains that when they first started here, there were only located in the main hospitals such as Princess Marina, Nyangabwe. Today, Cuban health professionals are in nine districts around the country. “We have good people here who are working hard and doing their best,” she says of the Cuban medical practitioners here in Botswana. Cuba itself has quite a commendable health care system in place. Facts provided by Ambassador Guerra on the Cuban Health System at a glance, detail that 28% of the national economy is dedicated to health. There are 10,000 doctors per 100,000 inhabitants, and 125 inhabitants
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per medical doctor. Dentists and nursery personnel ratio to population are also quite admirable. Of the 150 hospitals around Cuba, 54 of them are classified as General Hospitals, offering full medical facilities to the population. Although currently halted while plans to reactivate a bi lateral relations in sports, there have been Cuban athletics, basketball and even boxing. “In 2004 for example a Motswana Boxer went to the Olympics, with his Cuban coach,” she says of the positive impact in sports Cuba/Botswana bi lateral relations have had for Botswana. Cuba also has a presence in Botswana’s higher education, by offering Botswana students scholarships to study in Cuba subjects like medicine, architecture, and engineering Ambassador Guerra also emphasises that in the multilateral arena, Botswana with Cuba every year at the General Assembly at the United Nations in New York, USA concerning the vote against the blockade. Every year we send a resolution against the blockade imposed by the US Government to Cuba for more than 6 years and every years, the Botswana government votes with Cuba, in favour of the Cuban resolution,” she says also thanking the Botswana Government and people for this support. Cuba and Botswana established diplomatic ties officially on December 9th, 1977. This year will mark the 40th anniversary of strong bilateral relations between Cuba and Botswana. With this in mind, we understand better Ambassador Guerra’s description of Botswana and Cuba relations as being excellent. With a diplomat of Ambassador Guerra’s calibre, experience and sense of duty at the frontline of developing and maintaining Cuba /Botswana relations, we feel almost assured of another 40 years of excellent bi lateral relations.
The Management And Staff Of Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) Would Like To Thank The President For His Service To The Nation And A Pleasant Retirement.
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COVER STORY
Legacy Moves:
Building for Generations To Come Words:Tuduetso Tebape
“My life started after I started Boswa Engery last year. That is when
the retail market and aggressively position itself as the young-kid-
my business life started, the other years I was in business were just
on –the block, so to speak. At just 32-years of age, Sealetsa admits
years of rehearsal. This time I’m on the stage, so I have to be serious
that he is the youngest in the industry. He does not see this at all as
about it.”
a disadvantage, however.
These are the words of Tumelo Sealetsa, founder and CEO of
“It is going to be the first Tswana named and run by young
Boswa energy, a fast growing petroleum company which, for the
Batswana filling station. I think I’m the youngest in the energy
relatively short amount of time has been on the market, is firmly
industry at 32 years. I’m competing with Total, Shell, Puma…” he
positioning itself in the industry as a real contender to cause
says.
disruption in Botswana’s petroleum industry.
Although founder and CEO of Boswa Energy, Sealetsa frequently
“At Boswa Energy, we supply fuel, lubricants, petroleum products
speaks about his “team” of young employees, with whom he started
and we now have a power arm, where we focus on generating power.
Boswa Engery with; as people who he shares the vision of Boswa
We have a power problem in Botswana and at Boswa Energy, we
Energy with.
have positioned ourselves to be a problem solver. We are solving the
“ I hired people who were fresh out of university. We started from
national problems- weather it has to do with petroleum or whether
scratch, we had zero thebe. I believe I spent 4 months not having
it has to do with power. At Boswa we also distribute diesel, petrol
paid them and we’d always say to each other ‘one day, one day’. It
and right now we are busy with our power generation project,” says
was a loyal group of people who had the same vision. Thank God
Sealetsa of a business which he is obviously passionate about.
they stayed and we’ve built the organisation together.”
The solar power project which Sealetsa speaks of is not the only
Named after his first daughter, Sealetsa explains that the birth
large project to look out for from Boswa Energy. It also unfolds
of his daughter motivated him to leave a heritage for his next
during our conversation that Boswa Energy will be entering into
generation and is working towards Boswa Engery doing just that.
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He is driven to see the business succeed, not
driven individuals, it is impossible not to
in his life. “ He brought out the man in me,”
only to solve national problems but to leave
ask what or who have been their inspiration.
he says.
a legacy.
Throughout his life, Sealetsa was not short of
The Late Dr Miles Monroe, from The
“I’d been doing business for 10 years, but
inspiration on what the potential for greatness
Bahamas is also a teacher who influences
when she was born, it changed everything;
an individual can achieve. He speaks first of
and inspires him,even today. So much so, on
that was the greatest milestone. When I
his mother, who as a single mother raised him
the day of our interview, Sealetsa says he was
looked at her, I said this one ke Boswa- ke
and his sister; as a influence in his life.
earlier listening to a recorded audio of Pastor
boswa jaaka- this is my inheritance.”
“I grew up without a father, so I believe my
Sealetsa reflects on the passing on of his
mother was the one who influenced me a lot.
father, who in his passing on sadly left not
She was always there. I had to listen and take
even a piece of land as inheritance for his own
most lessons from her.”
children. This is something Tumelo Sealetsa vowed would not happen to his own.
He also speaks at length about a Pastor Komaiya who was instrumental as a positive
“I was born to become a business man,“ he
male figure in his life, who helped him
says, very self-assuredly but without a hint of
develop from a rough and tough teenager,
being pompous.
into a responsible young man. The pastor of
When encountered with determined and
Monroe wherein he spoke about Kingdom Influencers.
“He is a person who really helped me... is still helping me to work on my personal development.”
Nigerian descent played a very important role A self-proclaimed proud member of the Sealetsa/Masire family; he also describes the late and former President Masire-his uncle- as someone who greatly inspired him to be the person he would eventually become. “I normally spent time with him and we would speak about Africa-he was very passionate about Africa; about politics and so much. He was a very powerful man, very influential but also a very simple and humble man. Those are the qualities I admired most about him,” says Sealetsa of the nation’s second President. By explaining that humility is a trait he most admired of his uncle, he puts into context his own humble and even gracious demeanour. “Some things get imparted on your life just by observing. Just by being around him, I was influenced.” Tumelo Seletsa seems to have found the magic formula on how to utilize all your life’s experiences to propel you to greater heights. More things will certainly be said about this, Sealetsa and his success as an entrepreneur. UPDATE: Since conducting the interview late in 2017, a significant number of developments have occured at BOSWA Engery by the time of inBusiness Magazine going to print. Most notably, in line with its Brand Vision 2022. Guided by this strategy, the company aims to open 54 filling stations across the SADC region. BOSWA Energy is now calling for members of the public to become a part of its Franchise network, by applying for opportununities to franchise.
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inCAREER PROFILE EXECUTIVE
The Young Banker Stephen Adom Words: Bantle Tibe
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tephen Adom is a young man on the rise,
Executive Assistant. Prior to this, Stephen was an Assistant
in Botswana’s finance sector. Armed with
Relationship Manager, before becoming Cash & Liquidity
ambition, determination and qualifications,
Manager; both under the Corporate Banking division at
it is no wonder Adom has achieved as much
BancABC.
as he has in his profession, undeterred by his
The young finance professional has no regrets on how
youth. Born in Mochudi in 1992 to a hard-working Christian
his career has taken shape. He does not even regret the
Ghanaian family, Stephen Adom spent his formative years
slight career-detour he took, so to speak, when he worked
in Francistown before moving to Lobatse – the town that he
as an accounting intern. He finds much fulfillment in the
calls home and attributes as the place where he developed
leadership and influence that his path has offered him.
much of his character.
Today, Adom is an inspiration to many whose path he was
He holds a First Class Honours degree in Accounting
on in the not too distant past. He uses his experience in the
and Finance from the University of Derby, a Graduate
financial corporate world to help others by giving regular
Leadership Development Certificate from the University
guest lectures to final year students at his alma mater. He
of Stellenbosch Business School and is currently studying
says he wishes he could have had such career insights when
to become a Chartered Financial Analyst through the CFA
he was at that stage in life. Rather than wallow in this regret,
Institute. This well-learned and ambitious young man
Adom choses to be the difference he once hoped for. He has
also holds a Graduate Business Development Consultant
even gone as far as engaging some of his counterparts in
certificate, which he earned after completing a year-long
banking to do the same. He also receives regular invites to
consultancy program through collaboration between
speak on matters relating to personal finance
the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) and Botswana
entrepreneurship
Accountancy College (BAC). Despite the various qualifications and achievements he
Adom is a real believer in the potential the youth of Botswana
has under his belt, he attributes much of his early career
has to make an impact, given only
success to being a part of the Debate Team – something he
the right guidance, support and
was introduced to in 2012 while he was at BAC.
platforms to express their
Debate, he says, reshaped his critical thinking, public
individual brilliance.
speaking and leadership skills. It also helped him deal with
As if he has not already
a fear of expressing his opinion to people older than him.
achieved so much, Adom
The climax of his debate career would see him become Vice-
still has aspirations to
President of the College’s debate team;. In this capacity, he
hold an influential role
lead and represented the BAC debate team at the prestigious
in shaping Botswana’s
World Universities Debating Championship in Berlin,
entrepreneurial
Germany in 2013.
agenda.
He
also
With his finance background and mindset shaped by
aspires to have a seat
debating, the towering young professional thought he would
on multiple Boards of
best apply his skills as a financial analyst. He would soon
Directors, something he
learn one of life’s most valuable lessons- that things do not
believes he would enjoy
always go as you planned, no matter how much preparation
because of his keen interest
or planning undertaken. For Adom, this realization came
in formulating and executing
when, despite his finding a mentor in the industry and
strategies.
preparing to get himself into the industry by pursuing and
Stephen
attributes
his
excelling in the right studies, the door into the industry
success to God’s grace, humility,
just did not seem to open. He would then spend the next 6
perseverance and dedication to
months as an accounting intern in the hospitality industry
excellence. He maintains a life
and later as a sales executive in Insurance. His career,
balance by getting involved in his
finally took off after being recruited as a graduate trainee
local church, Harvest Church in
which offered an accelerated leadership opportunity at one
Block 10. He also reads widely
of the fastest growing commercial banks in Africa.
and prioritizes spending
Fast forward to four (4) years later, Adom is today working closely with BankABC’s Managing Director (MD) as his
and youth
quality time with his wife.
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ENGAGE WOMEN
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Mmamotse Glow Events Empowers Women and Community Words: Malebogo Ratladi
A
t Mmamotse Glow Events
in 2016, first held an event called Mmamotse
(MGE) Daphney Phama
High Tea at Masa gardens in Rasesa. This was
Phama said women are tasked with many
devised an event concept
the beginning of an annual flagship occasion
responsibilities, simply by virtue of them
which celebrates women
for Mmamotse
being women, so MGE exists to make sure that
added.
in society, while at the
When inBusiness Magazine asked why
same time helping the community in a way
they opted to host High Tea’s as part of their
“We empower women to empower their
a woman can.
initiatives, when tea functions are a typically
communities. Our vision is to create fora
English tradition, Phama explained:
that are women-friendly and allow them
“Mmamotse Glow Events is a non-profit
women can take care of their communities.
organisation which provides local women
“Mmamotse is a body that is in touch with
with the tools to be empowered and educated
the modern woman, so we embrace the needs
on issues affecting women; including health,
and interests of the Morden women,” she said
Although inBusiness spoke with Phama
beauty, fitness and finances through hosting
adding; “we don't want to confine our modern
representing MGE, it also consists of five
events for women.” said Phama giving her
women to our own traditions as we live in an
other (5) members from different professions
company overview.
umbrella world.”
and backgrounds and all of them mothers
to express themselves and be multi tasked enough to deal with daily life challenges.”
Through income earned at the various
From the 2016 Mmamotse High Tea profits
events the MGE hosts, a portion of the
which were around P 16 000, they identified
proceeds go back to the community. The
children in need from different schools in
company, which was
Kgatleng and they bought school uniforms
The members of MGE include Tlotlo Nawe,
established
and sanitary towels. They also hosted a baby
a 29 year old Beauty Therapist by profession;
shower for a girl in Mmathubudukwane
Itumeleng Phokontsi, a 34 years old Systems
who dropped out of school because she was
Administrator
pregnant.
and of varying ages. “Together we are able to identify the problems faced by our communities.”
at
the
Department
of
Information and Technology; Pono Molefe,
Even though the debut High Tea was
the youngest at 26, who is often described as
a success, the 2017 High tea was even
the bubbly one who always orchestrates the
better still, with over 100 attendees
sister to sister meetings and organises get
and 30 women in business stall
together’s for the ladies again collecting food
exhibitors. “From
and clothes to give for the less privileged. the
high
She works as a Customer Care Personnel at
tea proceeds, Mmamotse
Orange Botswana; and lastly Duduetsang
donated of
2017 50
Sanitary
packets
Molwane who, at 29 years is a volunteer
to
counsellor at Botswana Family Welfare
Borwa Junior Secondary
Association (BOFWA) but by profession
School and also hosted
is an Office Administrator at Champule
a
Invesments and finally Daphney Phama, a 38
mentorship
for
the
towels
program
ushers
who
helped during the event
years old English teacher at Bakgatle Junior Secondary School.
to empower them. We also
The next MGE event will be held in March
bought school uniforms for
this year, and will celebrate the international
students at Rankoa Primary School
in
Malolwane,”
She
month of women with widows living
in
Notwane Farms.
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InCAREER
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Nako Tebele:
Youthful Lawyer with Bright Future
T
Words: Malebogo Ratladi o a client who needs legal
as a team at Ramalepa and Attorneys,” she
from achieving her dream to be an attorney
assistance,
always
said further adding; “that is the assurance
and help people.
comforting to deal with an
I always give the clients who are always not
“Law is a noble profession,” she said.
attorney who has been there
sure about my ability to deliver.
When asked about any big projects she
it
is
before by way of experience,
It is normal be intimidated when you are
spearheaded at Ramalepa Attorneys since she
but what is clearly being over looked as it
an apprentice, Tebele said adding that when
started she said; “I am at the teething stage of
is, the hunger and the eagerness of the new
faced with such a situation; it is important
my career and my work is often supervised,
entrant who is excited about the industry and
to maintain poise and find your way to
I will easily answer this question in a few
is willing to bring in all the swords to do their
manoeuvre around it.
years.”
best at their new job.
She is adamant to express just what an
Nako Tebele, a 25-year-old attorney at Ramalepa Attorneys, is the perfect example of experience verses youthful exuberance. Having started her career in 2016, Tebele like any other young attorney says: “I am not at the top of my career, however, it is my goal and ambition to work up the ladder and realise my full potential in this feild.” When asked her about how she is coping
early stage of her career she is in and how
“People don’t get this but I will say it; sometimes having an open mind helps, just be accepting and open to hearing what people say. It does not help to be a know-it-all. I am so blessed to work at a law firm where my bosses believe in.”
grateful she is for the learning experience that will catapult her to her desired goal. Nako Tebele works on all cases in all aspects of law, including labour disputes and divorce cases. Tebele said she aspires to be a partner or open her own law firm, one day. What motivates her is serving justice to the people and the prospect of how this profession can create a successful life for her.
the legal profession, with her minimal
We could not let her go without not
experience, which is certainly boosted by
asking her what most of us might wonder
youthful exuberance, she sited that
about lawyers and what thrill they get out of
she knows that she is new in the
When inBusiness Magazine asked this
industry and that some clients do
young woman from Molepolole if she has
undermine her but are often
always wanted to be a lawyer, she made it
assured by the fact that she
simple for us saying, it really is her chosen
has a strong structure to
career.
practicing; is it about winning the case or about justice? She said as a lawyer she has the best interest of her client at heart. Her words of encouragements for readers
By the time she completed her Bachelor
are inspired by Oprah Winfrey: “I read this in
someone
of Law Degree at the University of Botswana
one my favourite books and it echoes within
who likes go through
learn from, in her colleagues. “I
am
in 2015, she knew she had prepared herself
me week in, week out. It says,‘there is one
again
for a career she had always dreamed of
irrefutable law of the universe: We are each
and I will never give
practicing in. Her years at University, she
responsible for our own life, If you are holding
something a ‘thumbs
says, are characterized by her maintaining a
someone else accountable for your happiness,
up’ without consulting
sense of determination. She knew then that
you are wasting your time. Begin noticing
my
and
knew she could not afford to retake or repeat
how every day brings a new opportunity for
superiors. We work
a semester because that would only delay her
your growth’.”
things
over
colleagues
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YOUTH INBUSINESS
Aspiring Cake Boss: A BW Baker’s Journey
Kabelo Sethibe
K
Words: Ononofile Lonkokile
‘‘Funny as it may sound; I always have bread in my car. I market myself everywhere and I am always ready for someone to taste. Besides that, people contact me because of recommendations.’’
abelo Sethibe first learnt how to bake when he was employed to work in the bakery at Pick n Pay supermarket. Now on his own and running his own bakery business, Sethibe considers himself Botswana’s Cake Boss, inspired by the popular
TLC television show, Cake Boss. The youthful baker says the journey which started with his
employment at Pick n Pay has been exciting and adventurous. As it is the case when people embark on significant life journeys, he has experienced some challenges along the way. These have not, however, been enough to deter his passion and interest in baking. Looking back on his days at Pick n Pay, he reminisces on times he would day dream about one day self-employed. His day
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dream shifted from dream-mode, to reality
business, he does admit to the workload being
recommendations.’’
when he took a leap of faith, quit his job and
One of the challenges he is faced with,
weighty, especially as his client base has
formed his business; Nicer Special Function
is that he works from home. He says that
increased to include different fuel stations
Cakes in 2010.
to some, it appears unprofessional and it
around Gaborone and Kiss Café.
Entering an already populated industry, he was faced with the challenge of uniquely
also makes him invisible to many potential
‘‘I have come a long way and I am hopeful for more opportunities. The fact that I am
clients.
positioning it while growing the business.
Fortunately, this is a challenge he is
able to supply many reputable companies
The humble beginnings of Nicer Special
addressing as he prepares to move locations.
means am doing a good job. I am not big
Cakes were characterized by home baking
He is on track to moving from his current
headed about it though, I just know God is at
scones and selling them at the bus terminus.
work location in March, when he will open a
work.’’
He eventually applied for funding through
store which couples as a coffee shop.
Despite not having any formal training in
the Youth Development Fund (YDF) and
The young business man, who is also a new
a business that made him a bread winner,
was granted the capital funding he needed
father; is clearly excited about the prospects
he aspires to impart his self-taught skills,
in 2013.
of opening a bakery at the Block 6 Mall,
through baking lessons and in doing so,
where he says there isn’t much competition
finally answering a request he has received
and his market research clearly showed that
from many.
‘‘The youth fund was a good kick-start. It really helped my business I bought equipment and was able to meet macroorders, as everything was now automated and production was no longer a struggle.”
There are those who look to Sethibe as
there is potential. More growth strategies Sethibe plans to
their inspiration. He, on the other hand,
implement include hiring more people to
aspires to be like reality star baker Buddy
increase staff who will help with deliveries.
Valastro who bakes edible (and gigantic) art
While he does not complain about the work
cakes to set himself apart from other local
that he needs to do in order to grow his
bakers.
When inBusiness Magazine meets him for the interview, we find him at his work station which is located in Block 7. He has converted part of his home, to accommodate his bakery business. Meeting him while at work gives us the opportunity to observe-first handhis work ethic and approach to his craft. He is busy with an order of rock buns and frequently checks the progress of the bake and in doing so, demonstrating his attention to detail in his approach to his work. ‘‘As a baker one must be very diverse, you cannot afford to only focus on cakes. In my case, there is nothing confectionaries that I can’t do; from scones to rockbuns and wedding cakes because I know they all have seasons,” says the confident young man. Sethibe is dedicated to his business and never misses an opportunity to ‘show up’ for it ‘‘Funny as it may sound; I always have bread in my car. I market myself everywhere and I am always ready for someone to taste. Besides that, people contact me because of www.inbusiness.co.bw | Issue 17 | 2018
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ENTREPRISE
It Starts At Kinderkidz: Developing Young Minds
Words: Malebogo Ratladi
T
here
idiom
Moreo’s background is a seasoned
Matlala Community Junior School and is
that says, “early bird
is
education specialist. She holds a Bachelor
also the Founding Director of Kinderkidz
catches
fattest
of Education in Science with the University
Pre-School, located in Tlokweng.
the
of Botswana (UB); which she completed in
At 40 years of age, Moreo’s passion in the
worm,”
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an the and
same can be applied
2000. Upon completing her undergraduate
education realm has always been a given
when speaking of early childhood
studies in 2000, she began her teaching
which why she fought all odds to start her
education. Catching the minds of
career as a biology teacher at St Joseph’s
own school.
the youngest people living in our
College.
“In 2011, I registered Kinderkidz but
communities, prepares them for the
Between 2011 and 2014, she returned to
we officially started at the beginning
success (fat worms) they will be in
UB to study her Masters in Counselling
of 2017. In the 5 years leading up to that,
their later lives. Magadi Moreo, as an
and Human Services. These qualifications
everything I did was to achieve the goal of
educational specialist by profession,
would later make her suitable for the
opening the school,” she says.
knows this and has dedicated her
position of senior teacher in both biology
She says she is motivated by her love of
passion to playing a role in enriching
and guidance and counselling, still at St
educating. When asked how she plans to
young minds through Kinderkidz Pre-
Joseph’s College. Today, Moreo is senior
differentiate her school from the many
School.
teacher in Guidance and Counselling at
other erupting pre-schools around the city,
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she says her qualifications and knowledge of the industry sets her and Kinderkidz apart.
“My background in guidance and counselling makes me a professional in child psychology. That is the tool that can help equip and prepare a child, not only in the education path but socially it can be a vital tool for them,”
Kinderkidz has 20 pupils, six (6) staff members is made up of three (3) qualified teachers with diplomas and certificates in early childhood education. Moreo
told
inBusiness
Magazine that the key mandate of Kinderkidz is to help the children thrive in an everchanging
society.
The
curriculum she designed for Kinderkidz, which enrolls children from the ages of 1 year to 6 years, includes writing, colouring and even computers to help children cope in a technology based world; to name a few. “We also do rhymes, something that can help the kids in speech therapy. Moreover, we also develop motor skills,” she says. Although her business is a for-profit entity, she considers its establishment her way of giving back to the community which it operates, which is in need of formidable education facilities. More efforts to give back to the community are embodied in her plans to award scholarships to a select number of children who cannot afford to attend. “Understanding the need to invest in young children is so important,” she says further explaining her passion and love for children. When driven by passion, little can stand in the way of good deeds and intentions. Propelled by her passion for children, education and her community; Morero is on her way to making an impact in the lives of those who cross her path.
COLUMN MIND OVER MATTER
THOUGHT POWER IS THE BASIS OF YOUR REALITY Words: Koziba Catherine Malibala “All that we are is the result of what we
or think in a certain way because of
understand that your mind is one with
have thought. The mind is everything.
their circumstances, not knowing the
the Single Source of All Power and that
What
truth that it is their thought power that
this power is within you, you will have
is creating those very circumstances,
found the only true source of infinite
whether
we
think
we
become.”
-
Siddhartha Gautama Buddha
T
By
power for which nothing is impossible
hought power is the key
internalising and applying the truth that
and impossible is nothing. Know that
to creating your reality.
your thoughts create your reality, you
thought power comes from within.
Everything you perceive in
will grant yourself the power to create
Accessing the source of All Power starts
the physical world has its
the changes you want to see manifest in
by looking inwards.
origin in the invisible, inner
your life. Reality creation is an inside job.
wanted
or
unwanted.
What Frequency Are you On:
world of your thoughts and beliefs. To become the master of your destiny, you
YOUR THOUGHTS ARE ALIVE:
The
must learn to control the nature of your
The greatest mystics and teachers that
attraction is that like energy attracts like
dominant, habitual thoughts. By doing
have walked the earth have told us
energy. You attract to yourself those
so, you will be able to attract into your
that everything is energy. This has now
things and circumstances that are in
life that which you intend to have and
been undeniably confirmed by modern
vibrational harmony with your dominant
experience as you come to know the
science. Your thoughts too are energy. As
frequency, which is itself determined by
truth that your thoughts create your
William Walker Atkinson told us: "Where
your dominant mental attitude, habitual
reality.
mind is static energy, thought is dynamic
thoughts and beliefs. Mike Dooley, one
energy - two phases of the same thing."
of the presenters of the movie “The
FOR EVERY OUTSIDE EFFECT THERE IS AN INNER CAUSE:
And Charles Haanel observed: "Thought
Secret,” fittingly suggests that if you
power is the vibratory force formed by
want to know what a thought looks like,
Every effect you see in your outside or
converting static mind into dynamic
just look around you. Keep in mind these
physical world has a specific cause which
mind." Your thoughts are alive. Each
three words, "Thoughts are things.”
has its origin in your inner or mental
time you entertain a specific thought,
world. This is the essence of thought
you emit a very specific, corresponding
power. Put another way, the conditions
frequency or energy vibration.
basic
premise
of
the
NOT ALL THOUGHTS CREATED EQUAL:
law
of
ARE
The attractive power of any particular
and circumstances of your life are as a
YOUR THOUGHT POWER IS LIMITLESS:
thought is determined by how often you
beliefs. James Allen said it best: "Circumstances
There
intelligent
of the feelings or emotions associated
do not make a man, they reveal him,"
Consciousness that pervades the entire
with it. The more energy you give to
he said. Every aspect of your life, from
universe that is all powerful, all knowing,
a particular thought, the greater its
the state of your finances to the state
all creative and present everywhere at
power to attract its corresponding
of your health and your relationships, is
the same time – the universal mind. Your
circumstance into your physical world
accurately revealing your thoughts and
mind is part of this One Universal Mind,
through the law of attraction. Your one-
your beliefs.
and since your thoughts are a product of
off passing thoughts do not have the
It's an Inside Job: Most people have it
your mind, it follows that your thought
same creative power as your habitual
back to front, believing that they feel
power too is limitless. Once you truly
thoughts and beliefs. Remember that
result of your collective thoughts and
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is
a
single,
have that thought and by the strength
it is of little use to entertain positive thoughts for just a short burst of time
them by replacing them as they arise.
a day. This is evidence enough to suggest that your goal should not be to control
negative or unwanted thoughts for the
INSTANTLY REPLACE UNWANTED THOUGHTS:
rest of the day. A negative thought
To
power
to bring under your conscious control as
cancels the benefit of a positive thought
of a negative thought, calmly and
they are what largely determines your
and vice versa. Since your reality is the
deliberately replace it with its opposite,
mental attitude. As you do this, you will
sum total of all your thoughts, there are
positive equivalent. For instance, if you
find your random thoughts themselves
many factors influencing your life. This
think to yourself, "I'm not good enough.
becoming more positive and more
makes it difficult to directly join the dots
I will never succeed," mentally replace
deliberate.
between the cause (thought) and the
that thought with "I am good enough and
effect (circumstance) but the causation
success comes to me easily." You can
The following words of Siddhartha
is always there.
also use the "cancel, cancel" technique
Gautama Buddha perfectly capture the
made famous by the Silva Method. Each
essence of thought power: “All that
time you catch yourself thinking an
we are is the result of what we have
unwanted thought, mentally tell yourself
thought. The mind is everything. What
It is your subconscious mind that is the
and the Universe, "Cancel, cancel," and
we think we become."
storehouse of your deep-seated beliefs
immediately follow it up with a positive
and
statement.
each day if you then proceed to think
USE THOUGHT POWER TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE:
programmes.
To
change
your
circumstances and attract to yourself
instantly
neutralise
the
creation, making use of thought power to consciously imagine, create and
It is estimated
attract that which you choose. Your
that the average
imagination
person
to programme and re-programme your subconscious mind. The most effective and practical way to do so is to learn the simple process of creative visualisation. It is the technique underlying reality
is
the
engine
of
your
has
thoughts. It converts your thought
between
power into mental images, which are in
and
turn manifested in the physical realm.
thoughts
BECOME AWARE OF YOUR THOUGHTS BUT NOT OBSESSED:
thoughts and beliefs that you must learn
In a nutshell, your life is the perfect
TAME YOUR DOMINANT THOUGHTS AND YOUR R A N D O M THOUGHTS W I L L FOLLOW SUIT:
that which you choose, you must learn
every thought. It is your dominant
12,000
70,000
mirror of your thoughts, beliefs and dominant
mental
attitude.
Whether
you realise it or not, you are already creating
your
reality
through
your
thought power. Every effect you see in your outside world has its original cause within you. To gain access to the greatest creative power at your disposal, you must learn to control the nature of your habitual thoughts and to align yourself with the One Source of All Power of which you are a part. Your thoughts create your reality - know, internalise and apply this Truth and you will see your life transform in miraculous ways.
It is important that you learn to be
Remember: Winners
aware of your habitual thoughts and
don’t do different
to appropriately adjust them so as to
things,
maintain an overall positive mental
do
attitude. However, be careful not to
they things
differently!
become obsessed with every thought that enters your mind as this would be
equally
counter-productive,
if not more so, than not being
By Koziba Catherine Malibala
aware of them at all. Remember that
to
obsess
over
your
negative, unwanted thoughts is to give them power. And as the saying goes, what you resist persists. So instead of resisting any of your negative thoughts, simply learn to effortlessly cancel www.inbusiness.co.bw | Issue 17 | 2018
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TOURISM
TRAVEL IN BOTSWANA Travel to Ancient Times at Lepokole Hills
L
Words: Tuduetso Tebape epokole Hills, located 30km away from Bobonong in the Bobirwa Sub- District, are Botswana’s hidden archaeological treasure. Archaeological history tells us that it Lepokole Hills are where the last of the San people in eastern Botswana took refuge from the fast encroaching modernization of the area, in an attempt to preserve their age-old way of life. The San people lived here for approximately 300 years, which are chronicled in the rock paintings found in the caves and rocky overhangs of the Hills as well as the ancient Stone Age tools, pottery, stone walls and mud granaries all left as evidence of life here by these first people of the soil. Rock paintings in the caves and rocks, Stone Age tools and ancient pottery scattered around the hills and walled ruins in the style of the great Zimbabwe era can be seen as evidence of early San settlements. Other archaeological
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attractions in the area are: Solomon's Wall, a 30m-high basalt dyke which once formed a steep-sided natural dam wall across the Motloutse River. The two sides of this breached barrier still tower up to 30 m high, guarding each side of the narrow gorge. The Hills, found in the remote dweller settlement of Lepokole village, are a part of the Mpanda Conservation Trust, which is a Community Based Organization (CBO) formed in 2002 to oversee the development of Lepokole Hills as tourist facility in Lepokole. Botswana Tourism Organization (BTO) has partnered with the Mpanada Conservation Trust for the purposes of developing and improving the existing eco-tourism opportunities in this area. The project aids the community in achieving the maximum tourism potential of this rich and diverse area and in doing so, promotes local conservation and generates income for residents.
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There are excellent hiking and climbing opportunities at the Hills, where tourists can view the characteristic stacking and balancing of the massive granite rocks of Lepokole Hills. Travellers to this area can also enjoy tour guided walks within the fenced area of Lepokole Hills gives up close and intimate contact with the surroundings. For those with an interest in Game Drives, the expansive Northern Tuli Game Reserves, measuring 71, 000 hectares with an estimated 20,000 animals residing within; is a short hour’s drive from Lepokole Hills. Game drives here boasts of viewing of the estimated 48 mammal species and over 350 species of birds residing in the reserve. Other activities offered in The Tuli are walking safaris, horseback safaris, cycling safaris, game drives and cycling safaris. Archaeological Sites and village tours are also available.
Chris Roche to Judge in the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
Predsidential Fairwell
A
Words: Tuduetso Tebape n announcement from Wilderness Safari’s reveals that Wilderness Safaris Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Roche has been included in the prestigious line-up of judges for the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Tourism
for Tomorrow (T4T) Awards, which will be announced at the 18th WTTC Global Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina in April 2018. Chris joins an esteemed panel of WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Award judges, made up of experts in sustainable tourism from around the world. “Chris is respected for his firm belief that it is a moral and ethical obligation of tourism businesses to ensure that their impact on the areas and the people where they work is positive and far-reaching, and we are certain that his extensive environmental expertise will make him a valuable asset to the judging panel”, said Grant Woodrow, Wilderness Safaris COO. Renowned as the most acclaimed sustainable tourism awards in the world, the T4T Awards are aimed at recognising the highest ethical standards in the sector and are respected by industry leaders, governments and international media alike. The annual WTTC Global Summit helps drive the sustainable development agenda for travel and tourism and it is an honour for Wilderness Safaris to have Chris Roche selected as one of the T4T Award judges. “Wilderness has been taking part in the T4T Awards for almost 20 years, proudly winning a T4T Award in 1999, 2005 and 2016, as well as being listed as a finalist in 2007, 2010 and 2012. With a shared vision of promoting best sustainable practice in our industry, it is exciting to be part of the judging panel to honour other businesses driving the sustainability tourism agenda across the world. As we celebrate our 35th birthday of
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changing lives in 2018, we are truly inspired to share our knowledge and to work together with like-minded partners to promote purposeful travel and to ensure the long-term sustainability of our industry”, commented Chris. Wilderness Safaris is Africa’s leading authentic and sustainable ecotourism operator, specialising in memorable wildlife experiences in some of the most remote and pristine areas in Africa. In this way it offers its guests private access to almost three million hectares of Africa’s finest wildlife reserves, while remaining fiercely committed to protecting our planet’s precious natural and cultural resources. It operates camps and safaris in some of Africa’s best wildlife and wilderness reserves across eight countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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TECHNOLOGY
‘China’s gift to Africa’: How China spied on the African Union via donated computers Chinese. According to the AU, since the discovery was made in January 2017, they have replaced all Chinese donated servers and ICT equipment at the AU headquarters and acquired its own servers. What is more surprising and based on the AU’s response to Le Monde, is that it seems that the Chinese offered to configure the equipment, a request which the AU declined. The AU also say they have taken more steps towards securing their communications including encryption of communications as well as ensuring that all AU officials have telephone lines that don’t go through
F
Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom, which is known for surveillance and co-operating when
or a period of 5 years, China
buildings in the complex was called “China’s
continued to spy on all elec-
gift to Africa” by the Chinese government,
tronic communications at the
yet, it would later be revealed that it was a gift
African Union’s headquarters
that would keep on giving.
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The
Chinese spy operation continued through-
Almost exactly five years later after the new
out this period without being detected until
headquarters were opened, in January 2017,
some network administrators at the AU’s
it has been revealed that the IT team at
headquarters discovered it in January 2017.
the AU headquarters discovered that their network was transmitting unusually large
This is according to an investigation con-
amounts of traffic after midnight, daily. This
ducted by Le Monde which has gone on to re-
is at a time, as Le Monder reports, when the
veal how the Chinese, who donated and built
AU headquarters is empty and there isn’t
the new AU headquarters in Adis Ababa,
supposed to be much activity, if any, on their
fitted the building with hidden microphones
network. After a network administrator
and transferred data every night from the
investigated further, it became apparent
AU’s data center to their servers in Shanghai.
that large amounts of data from servers in the AU data center were being sent, every
In January 2012, the new AU headquarters
night, to unknown servers in Shanghai. This
in Addis Ababa built and equipped by the
apparently also included voice data that was
Chinese government were opened. The $200
being recorded from hidden microphones
million 20-story tower along with other
in the building which was fully fitted by the
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authorities need to shut down the Internet in the country. The Chinese on the other hand, have gone on to deny any spying allegations. Kuang Weilin, China’s ambassador to the AU, has called the “allegations” as “absurd”. The revelation raises several questions, one of which is important and directed at the AU: How is it possible that your entire IT team only discovered such a large transfer of data every night ONLY after 5 years? More concerning is how a building that occasionally houses Africa’s leaders apparently had no or very little security checks done to ensure communications were safe an/or there were no hidden recording devices in it. Perhaps, finally, Africa will “despise the free lunch.” Source: https://thenextweb.com
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HEALTH
A Walk to Raise Awareness on Endometriosis worldwide ‘Endo Awareness Campaigns’; is the March for Endometriosis. “We
will
commemorate
the
month
by hosting a walk to raise awareness on Endometriosis,” said the founder of the Botswana Endometriosis Foundation. Kgomotso, through her dedication and commitment to this cause, demonstrates true passion and love for the pain of others. “In Endo, we call ourselves sisters because we understand what we are going through. The love we get from Endo sisters is amazing,” said Masoko of the community of women whom she is also a part of, through their shared diagnosis in countries far and wide have formed a sisterhood of support. During
previous
Endometriosis,
coverage
inBusiness
on
Magazine
spoke to the then Head of Obstetrics and Gyanaecology at Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone, Dr. Vicent J Molelekwa , to explain what endometriosis is. “ It is a condition where the inside or the lining of the womb exits outside the normal
Kgomotso Mpho Masoko
confinement. It exists within the pelvis. We do not know why it happens, as a general rule
K
but we have theories as to why it does. We
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know that 90% women at mensuration, some
gomotso Mpho Masoko is a
awareness
woman who is passionate about
is at the forefront of organizing events
raising awareness on an illness
that raise awareness in Botswana on what
which is little understood in
endometriosis is. This year is no different
Botswana but is very close to her heart.
as plans are underway for her to host the
Masoko is the Founder of the Botswana
Botswana March for Endometriosis on
Endometriosis Foundation and uses own
March 24th. Endometriosis Awareness takes
plight and pain as a woman living with pain
place across the globe officially for a week in
to push her towards raising awareness and
March with a mission is to raise awareness
support for other women living with the
of a disease which affects an estimated 176
illness. Through her tireless efforts, Kgomotso
million women worldwide.
on
endometriosis,
Kgomotso
has become a pillar of hope and strength for
Several activities are organized around
other women in Botswana who live with
the globe, to commemorate the month
Endometriosis.
of awareness of endometriosis. One such
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of the blood goes into the tubes and it drops into the pelvis but the overwhelming majority of women don’t develop endometriosis. Only 15% do develop it and we think there is a defecting immune system that is unable to clear the endometrial cells within the pelvis which allows the cells to burrow into the pelvic organs,” he said adding that the illness invades every surrounding organ, much like cancer cells do. Dr Molelekwa further explained that there is a lot of pain associated with the disease due to excessive bleeding. “We don’t have robust statistics on term of what we have. But international statistics
do say that anything between 8-15% will be within the normal endometriotic range. From our perspective, we are aware of the problem and do have solutions to treat endometriosis.” When asked about her own diagnosis of endometriosis, Kgomotso details a her history with the illness which was detected when she was at Stage 4 of the disease, only after a routine checkup following the birth of her with her then infant son in 2008. Unaware of what Endometriosis was at the time, she received further medical attention from Doctors in Botswana, who informed her she was at Stage 4 of the illness. Today, Kgomotso has had six (6) surgeries to try to help her address her condition. To share information about the illness, to create a social environment where people living with endometriosis and the community at large can interact; all roads will lead to Gaborone Main Mall on March 24th for the Botswana leg of the Worldwide Endometriosis March. The Botswana Endometriosis Foundation Patron, Hon. Philip Makgalemele will
attend the event, while
speakers officiating before the walk include testimonies from caretakers of people living with endometriosis. The March is only one part of a greater totality of events and activities that will be hosed around the world, during the endometriosis awareness week in March. Endometriosis Week itself aims to raise awareness about this hidden and often unrecognized condition. “The aims of Endometriosis Week include: promoting –a greater awareness & understanding of endometriosis as a real, debilitating and disabling disease; highlighting the consequences of living with endometriosis for the sufferer, carer and all those affected by the disease; creating a greater awareness and understanding of endometriosis amongst the medical profession, education sector, employers, politicians and society in general; seeking –a best practice and consistent care and treatment for everyone wherever they may live providing an opportunity for those whose lives have been affected by endometriosis to play an active part in helping making a difference,” reads information from the official global website for the endometriosis march, www.endomarch.org .
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HEALTH
Listeriosis has claimed 172 lives in South Africa so far - NICD
T
he latest statistics show that the listerioses outbreak has now claimed a total of 172 lives and 915 laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases since January 1, 2017, the NICD has said. Gauteng accounts for 59% of reported cases, followed by Western Cape (12%) and KwaZulu-Natal (7%), the NICD said in a statement on Thursday. The death toll represents the number of patients the NICD could follow up on, according to the head of the Centre for
Enteric Diseases at the NICD, Dr Gina Thomas "These cases are not recent. Most of these cases are from mid- to late last year," Specialised tests were being conducted by experts at the NICD laboratories to assist in detecting the source as soon as possible. Thomas said that the health minister had put together a multi-sectoral team - which includes the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Department of Trade and Industry - to investigate. "The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries together with the Department of Health, is conducting a systemic sampling of the foods linked to listeriosis - from processed meat to dairy and produce," added Thomas. The NICD said it remained optimistic that the source of this outbreak would be found, and urged members of the public not to panic unnecessarily.
"Members of the public are urged to be vigilant all the time by observing the above guidelines, and to assist health authorities by spreading the message as widely as possible. Those in doubt must consult their nearest healthcare practitioners," Listeria is a bacterium that is naturally found in the environment - it commonly occurs in soil, water, vegetation and in the faeces of some animals. It can contaminate a wide variety of food types, including meat and meat products, dairy products (unpasteurised and pasteurised), fresh and frozen produce (fruits, vegetables and sprouts) and ready-to-eat products. This fact, coupled with a variable incubation period that can range from 6 hours to 70 days, poses a major challenge in determining the source of the outbreak. Source: news24.co.za
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BOOK REVIEW
WHEN TO SPEAK UP AND WHEN TO SHUT UP situation or when you should
he’s worked with or the experiences of
keep silent.
historical figures. Examples from the Bible
In the author‘s prologue, he
also help readers clearly understand.
dedicates the book to those
Each chapter contains lists of things
who were moved to speak
to consider or steps to take, to handle
up boldly in the midst of
situations more wisely. It also gives the
adversity and to those who
reader a chance to do an exercise at the
were directed by God to
end of every chapter to reflect on situations
remain silent. He also points
where they kept quiet when they were
out the danger of being silent
supposed to speak up, and vice-versa.
when you should speak up
The author gives the finest illustration
and vice versa.
on the price of keeping silent when we
In this self-help book, Sedler
should speak up, when he explored the
gives
to
biblical story of Adam and Eve. Adam
practical
advice
professional
stood by silently, while Eve made a destiny
setting on speaking to those
changing decision to she took a bite of the
in
those
in
a
leadership
forbidden fruit. This decision altered the
approaching
course of these two peoples’ lives, it also
them in a humble way thus
had repercussions for their children and
allowing them to take your
ultimately for the entire world for ages to
TITLE: WHEN TO SPEAK UP AND WHEN
thoughts into consideration. In turn, he
come. Instead of Adam admitting that he
TO SHUT UP
also offers advice to people in leadership
was at fault for not refusing the fruit he
Published by: Baker’s Publishing Group
positions, advising them on how to relate
blamed Eve.
(2003)
with their employees, to improve their
‘‘The woman who you gave to be with me
Author: Dr Michael D. Sedler
communication skills and as a result, watch
gave me fruit of the tree and I ate’’(Genesis
Review by: Ononofile Lonkokile
their businesses flourish.
3:12)
authority
positions
on
or
Where relationships are concerned, he
The book is easy to understand, short and
Every so often, one wonders when silence
uses real-life scenarios of couples on
intellectually engaging. It is one that should
is ideal and when they need to speak up.
the verge of divorce, because of poor
come highly recommended to anyone who
The book highlights this in detail and gives
communication. Along with each type of
has ever asked themselves when the right
examples of both biblical and modern
situation discussed, Sedler uses personal
time to speak is and when it is best not
day instances of when to speak up in a
experience, the experiences of people
to.
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LIFESTYLE: FOOD
Eating Out Next Door with The Rebel Cook
Refilwe of The Rebel Cook brand
Y
Words: Tuduetso Tebape ou will find Next Door, a newly established bohemian type restaurant and lifestyleentertainment location. It couples as an art gallery, meeting room with full catering facilities and tranquil relaxation location tucked away in the quiet neighbourhood of
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Block 5 in Gaborone. Owned and operated by Refilwe , better known as The Rebel Cook; Next Door offers a unique dining experience which caters to anyone in search of an experience different from any on offer at any restaurant in Botswana. With a name like The Rebel Cook, it is no wonder that her establishment
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would be something so different from any other in the market right now. “It had to be something different, that stood out and was going to get a lot of attention. Also something that would allow me to play and not keep me in a box because I did not want to offer people the usual food,” says Refilwe of The Rebel Cook brand, which is really an extension of her own personality. Refilwe’s journey with food and cooking began as far back as 2006 when she was a New Era Form 6 student with a passion for cooking and in search of extra cash. She has developed herself as an entrepreneur in the food industry who just doesn’t give up, no matter what challenges she has been faced with. Now seeing The Rebel Cook at Next Door, especially having personal knowledge of some of the business ups and down’s Refilwe has endured to pursue her passion for cooking and food; it appears she has found homea place she can further grow from and share her love for food with everyone. Words The Rebel Cook uses to describe Next Door almost echo her own personality; “sunshine, warmth, authentic, sunshine and comfor.” “When people come here, it’s like being at home and as if you are in your own space,” she says as we walk around the home turned into Next Door. She first shows us the meeting room where business people, entrepreneurs and others; can book space at the low rate of
P375 per hour, with snacks catered for the meeting. We then walk into a serene reading room, a book lover’s dream as it is filled with books that a visitor to Next Door can enjoy and linger in peace at Next Door. “I stick to a capacity of 50 at Next Door because we want to maintain a chilled-out environment. We prefer to play soft, background music or no music at all to allow people to engage in conversation. No DJs are allowed!” Says Refiwe explaining the ambiance
of Next Door. Decorations around Next Door include the use of handmade cushions, with bright African print fabric, glass jars filled with fresh flowers and fruit, palate furniture. Scattered all around are striking art pieces, created by unemployed youth who Refilwe is working with by giving them a platform for their art to be appreciated.
“I currently host 5 artitsts called, The Artsy Bunch. They are all unemployed youth in their early 20s.”
To eat at Next Door, one must call first for a booking and explain what you feel like eating on that particular day as there is no set menu at the restaurant. “There’s no set menu because that’s boring. I want to give the customer the opportunity to create their own dish. So if someone calls, for example, and says they feel like eating beef stew- I’ll make that but in a way that they have never tasted it before.” The Rebel Cook uses fresh, seasonal fresh products to prepare her food which is also prepared with elegant (and tasty) simplicity. “Food doesn’t have to be complicated,” she says. The Rebel Cook prepared Spinach Mashed Potatoes with Creamy Chicken strips with a summer salad as well as Spinach Mashed Potatoes with Spicy beef strips and a salad. The simple and thoroughly enjoyable meal inspired an inner chef.
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FASHION
Passion Inspired Hobby Evolves into a Unique Business
Words: Mosah Mokganedi
U
pholstery is an old art, which
bags. The beauty that is the work of her hands
What started as a mere hobby and quest to
in yesteryears, was an art
cannot be ignored and it is no surprise that
save her shoes, evolved into a business which
form
her products attract a lot of attention on social
she formed in 2017 upon receiving positive
media, where she markets them.
feedback about her work. One day early last
on
which furniture.
concentrated With
the
advancement of technology, the art form
The 28-year old Bachelor of Law graduate
year, somebody saw her wearing her renewed
has evolved quite significantly. Wikipedia
says when she started it, she never thought of
shoes and asked her to do the same thing for
describes upholstery as, “the work of
it as a business.
her: the rest, as they say is history. Since then,
providing furniture, especially seats with
“I had these pair of shoes that were old
her business has grown exponentially and
padding, springs, webbing of fabric like
and worn out but I loved them so dearly I did
she attributes this success to Batswana who
covers. The word comes from English word
not want to throw them away. So, the thought
she says in just few months since she started
which referred to a tradesman who held up
of renewing them came to mind,” she told
marketing her business, it has grown in leaps
his goods.”
inBusiness. Armed with inspiration, she had
and bounds because of their support.
Traditional upholstery uses materials like
little knowledge on how she would execute it
When asked what material and equipment
coil, springs, animal hair, straw and hay.
into reality and preserve her beloved shoes.
she uses to create her designs, she says she uses
However, the young generation has proved
The thought to cover them with a new cloth
various types of material, previously used
that the art can be limitless and can be done
came to mind and so her story began.
clothes, a pair scissors, hand held machines a
on just anything. One person who applies innovation and creativity to her use of upholstery, is Ookeditse Mbanga who re-upholsters shoes, hats and 42
Mbanga does not even think of her work as upholstery. “It is just a piece of art,” she laughingly said.
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anything she feels will aid her in creating her masterpieces more. “I use just anything, especially the materials that other people my consider waste;
like plastic bottles and cardboards,”
them main ones being accessing
she explained, further adding that
customers all over the country and
she does use a lot of leteisi because it
abroad. She says she has not been
is what most of her clients prefer.
able to deliver to many because of
Her
customer
base
includes
financial constraints. Also, most of
women and men from all walks of
the materials which she uses are not
life and she says she “makes a killing”
available in Botswana.
during the wedding season.
Mbanga encourages young people
The Nata born upholster has big dreams for her business.
to explore their God given talents, rather than just sitting and waiting
“This is a God given talent and it
for a job. She believes the world is full
is something that I want to continue
opportunities that only need young
doing because in today’s world you
people to think outside the box to
cannot survive on salary alone,” she
explore. She also encourages them
said.
never to be derailed by what people
In an era where the country is overwhelmed by high numbers of unemployment
amongst
say about what they want to do. “Gossip is a part of our everyday
young
life,” she said further adding that
people, Mbanga says her business has
she was ridiculed for starting this
given her a source of income, albeit
business, even though she is a Law
minimally.
graduate. The wondered what she
“Profit is not that much but
was doing with tattered clothes and
remember half a bread is better than
old shoes instead of pursuing her
nothing,” she said adding that she
lucrative profession.
believes her profits will eventually increase.
“I just laughed that off because I knew what my ultimate goal was,”
She says that most important
she said. She however warns that
thing to her, is that the business feeds
nothing comes easy saying one has to
her passion to create.
sweat to get what they want until they
“It a passion that keeps my hands and mind busy.” with
challenges,
reach their goal. “If you have hands and brain that
As with any business, she is faced
“It is just a piece of art”
one
of
functions well whys should you sleep on an empty stomach?” she asked.
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special-edition model in the shape of the new BMW M4
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
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designers have given the new M4 CS the
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BMW M4 GTS. With its accentuated
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twin LED headlights, is the front apron
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M
Double
Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic. The same has a separate oil cooler and enables both automated gear changes and manual interventions using the shift paddles on the steering wheel and changes gears in fractions of a second with no interruption in the flow of power. M GmbH exclusively for the M4 CS and M4 GTS break new ground, while the front splitter, Gurney and rear diffuser, together with the long CFRP bonnet, coupe-like roofline, elegantly sporty M exterior mirrors and muscular wheel arches allows the new BMW M4 CS to cut an extremely dynamic figure even when it’s standing still. The standard semislick Michelin Pilot Sport tyres provide unbeatable grip and supreme lateral stability at high track speeds, as well as optimum traction out of hairpins. DRIVING DYNAMICS The
3.0-litre
high-performance
engine raises the output of the M4 with Competition Package to 338kW and the state-of-the-art TwinPower Turbo technology allows the M4 CS to dip below the four-second mark for the 0 to 100 km/h sprint, stopping the clock at 3.9 seconds. Top speed of the M4 CS is electronically limited to 280 km/h and comes standard with the M Driver’s Package. Featuring two mono-scroll turbochargers, a High Precision
Injection,
VALVETRONIC
variable valve timing and Double-VANOS fully variable camshaft timing, the sixcylinder in-line engine takes a clear and consistent aim at the higher echelons of
The suspension of the new BMW M4 CS largely mirrors that of the M4 with
journeys, Sport will be the mode of choice
Competition Package. The links and
for keen drivers looking to push on over
wheel carriers at both the front and rear
twisty country roads. And for those
axles are made from forged aluminium
heading to the track with their BMW M4
and are therefore extremely light while
CS, the Sport+ mode will pave the way
the standard Adaptive M suspension
for the fastest lap times. Sport+ fettles all
geometry elevates it to the super-sports
the relevant systems to deliver the best
car territory. The new BMW M4 CS has
possible dynamics. Should the driver get
also been honed on the most demanding
a little too excited, DSC will intervene in
test track of them all for high-performance
an instant. However, in M Dynamic Mode
sports cars: the legendary Nürburgring -
(MDM) it will also allow controlled drifts.
Nordschleife. It has the best possible grip in all
INTERIOR DESIGN
driving conditions, thanks in no small
The interior of the new BMW M4 CS
measures to a combination of the DSC
sets out squarely to create a sporting
(Dynamic Stability Control) system -
ambience. Lightweight M sports seats
which includes M Dynamic Mode and the
trimmed in leather/Alcantara get the ball
Active M Differential. The control systems
rolling and the dynamic flavour extends
for the Adaptive M suspension, DSC and
all the way to the door panel trim made
Active M Differential have been modified
from compacted natural fibres featuring
to suit the dynamic requirements of the
pull loops. The generous use of leather
BMW M4 CS as has the set-up of the
and Alcantara allows the M4 CS to create
electro-mechanical steering. The driver
a compelling and well-resolved ambience
has the option of adjusting the steering
brimming with sporting intent and
and suspension settings. To this end,
undeniable class. Standard features on
they can select one of three driving
board are automatic climate controls, a
modes (Comfort, Sport and Sport+) at
BMW HiFi system professionally adapted
the touch of a button. While the Comfort
to the signature acoustic demands of
mode is particularly well-suited to poor
the M4 CS and the Navigation System
road conditions, city driving and short
Professional.
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MOTORING
WHAT’S MAKES A SPECIAL EDITION?
• Special or limited editions are not to be confused with flagships because the latter are usually created to commemorate
S
Words: Alpha Molatlhwe pecial
Edition
Limited
suspension layout, wheel size and body shape,
commemorate. A Jetta V5 was the flagship
Edition. These two sound very
among others. They are no mass productions
but not an edition model as was the BMW
common in motoring language
and are produced in specified numbers.
335i. And so was the C32 AMG.
but
are
or
different,
Market forces, which are not limited to market
Production of the Limited/Special Edition
although they literally mean
slightly
temperature, geographic locations, types of
models dates back to between 1955 and 1965
the same thing and are usually
road infrastructure and fuel classifications
when Chrysler Corporation of the US built
used interchangeably. Their applications
sometimes heavily determine allocations to
limited editions of Chrysler 300 “letter series,”
are usually influenced by certain market
certain markets. Limited or Special Editions
which were high-performance luxury cars
environments/forces and demand, but the
are normally high-performance machines
built in very limited numbers. The 300 "letter
bottom line is they always come limited or
and as such consume high performance
series" cars were among the vehicles that
special.
lubricants. Not only do they influence
focused on performance built by domestic US
allocations in regard to the market, but
manufacturers after World War II, and thus
performance allocation as well.
could be considered some of the muscle cars,
A true edition in motoring sense more often than not is not to be overshadowed by its siblings and are usually distinguishable
It must be noted that flagships are not
by exterior or interior features, exhaust
necessarily
note, signature colours, height clearance,
and in most cases the latter are created to
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limited
or
special
editions
though much more expensive and exclusive. Each year's model used a new letter of the alphabet as a suffix, reaching 300L by 1965.
Only 2,845 of them came out of the production line in both the 2-door coupé and 2-door convertibles. Under the bonnet were 6.8L V8 engines mated to either a 3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual transmissions. The “one man, one engine” philosophy, which is a very special project to Aufrecht Melcher and Großaspach, universally recognised as AMG, is by nature and to some extent an edition model. Vastly experienced engineers to all intents and purposes take responsibility for a specific engine by overseeing the entire handcrafting process from start to finish. To signify this, the engineer’s unique nameplate will be pompously carved on the finished product. There is also the built-on demand “Signature Models”. Delivering 170kw of power output and 540 Nm of torque competency was the 2003 built-on demand Mercedes Benz C 30 CDI AMG that was not offered to right hand markets. Mercedes Benz engineers went on to boast that “while we didn’t invent the sensation of speed, we’re certainly the first to offer it in diesel”. Manufactured in 2004 and only in two body colours was the BMW M3 CSL. Power output was pegged at 265kW and a Torque competency of 370Nm r/pm as against the standard stock with power outputs of 252kW and 365Nm. Production was limited to 1,400 units. To
commemorate
Subaru’s
40th
anniversary as well as the third consecutive manufacturer's title for Subaru in the FIA World Rally Championship, Subaru of Japan in 1998 produced a wide bodied coupe WRX STI called the "22B STI." None these
were
destined
Africa. Subaru WRX "Series McRae" was released in the UK in 1995 to
for
commemorate Colin McRae's success in the
system. This exclusive model was only availed
international rally scene. These vehicles were
to the United States in Avus Silver. Ford
finished in a very limited "Rally Blue" colour
Motor Corporation built 4,500 units of the
scheme and were individually numbered
Focus RS in 2003. Word from Ford southern
from 1–201. Car number 13 was never built
Africa was that the car was too exclusive and
since the number 13 was considered to be
expensive for importation. However, only one
unlucky. Only 200 were availed.
was imported as a brand building exercise.
Ferrari introduced the Enzo between 2002
Power outputs stood at 158 kilowatts.
and 2004 in honour of the company founder,
In 2009, Volkswagen ceased production
Enzo Ferrari. Each of the 399 produced,
of the famous Citi Golf after 25 years of
minus the 400th which was donated to the
production life with the release of 1,000
Vatican for charity, were initially offered to
units to signify the departure of the legend
loyal and reoccurring customers.
and they came identifiable by unit numbers
Hailed as a car that has successfully managed
ranging from 1 to 1000. In 2013, Mini JCW
to marry the brand’s high-performance
GP were produced and only limited to a
history with modern-day sophistication was
worldwide production of 2,000 units. To
the 2004 model Opel Astra OPC hatch with
commemorate the 35 years of the Golf GTI,
a 147kw powerplant that did duty in the Opel
Volkswagen delivered to the market 2,000
Coupé Turbo. Only 145 were produced
units of the Golf GTI Edition “35.” They
In June 2005, Audi produced limited to 250
came standard with a set of 18” Watkins Glen
units a special edition called the Audi S4
silver alloy wheels with open spokes revealing
25Quattro in celebration of the 25 years of
the red brake calipers beneath as well as the
Quattro permanent all-
number “35” inscribed on both sides of the
wheel
drive
front fenders. Power outputs stood at 173kW, making it by far the fastest GTI. Like other Limited Editions that came before it, the VW Golf Gran Turismo Injection Edition “35” was no ordinary piece of a moving metal sheet on wheels but a collector’s item.
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SPORTS
Maano Ditshupo
Township Rollers Captain Aims to Change Lives in Lechana
interest in the hopes the next one will even be bigger and better. “There are people who have chronic disease and they need check-ups from time to time. They have had no choice but to move to Palapye, just to be closer to health facilities,” he said. Disthupo hopes that once complete, the clinic will change the lives of Lechana
T
residents.
Words: Mosah Mokganedi
“Most residents are elderly people who
ownship Rollers captain, Maano
roomed structure to be used as a clinic. He
in some instances, find themselves having
Ditshupo, has appealed to the
is in discussion with the Palapye District
to travel to Palapye for medical attention.
business community to come his
Health Management Team (DHMT), who he
Remember, these are old people who are not
aid by joining hands with him in
has engaged with in the hopes that once the
working and may not have money to travel to
his to effort to upgrade a clinic in Lechana,
structure has been completed, government
Palapye. If they don’t make it there, it means
a cattlepost located 20 kilometers north of
will help them with all the needed furniture.
they are missing their appointments which
Palapye where partially grew up although he was born in Serowe.
Understandably, Maano is concerned
is something that might complicate their
that the one roomed mud hut is too small
health further,” he said emphatically, citing
and does not accord the sic apt room to be
the circumstances which would change for
sleepy little homstead, has had a great impact
examined in confidentiality. In his quest
those in need medical attention in Lechana.
on the person he has become thanks to the
to raise funds for the envisaged structure,
time he spent there.
Ditshupo hosted a fundraising football
on his own, without much of an expectation
match dubbed ‘Maano Ditshupo’ Challenge
from anyone to assist. He is now calling
Although born in Serowe, he says the
“I even played for Lechana United,” he told inBusiness. Ditshupo now wants to give back to
While Disthupo did enter into this venture
in December 2017, where he managed to raise on members of the business community in P5,000 against the P75,000.00 that is needed the region, to join hands with him towards
the place he once called home, building a
for the structure. He plans to host another
improving the standard of living of people
clinic there, in an effort to give back to the
fundraising tournament in December after
living in Lechana. He also encouraged
community that raised him to be the great
which he hopes to have raised enough money
young people to give back to communities
footballer that he is.
for the building.
that raised them. “Often times people forget
Lechana currently only has a one roomed
Speaking on the recently held tournament,
mud hut, which is used as a clinic. The clinic
he said it was a success especially considering
he said. He added that if all goes according
is visited by nurses from Palapye once in
that it was organized at short notice. He is
to plan he will start a foundation in the near
a month. Ditshupo plans to build a two
hopeful that the next one will garner more
future.
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where they came from and it is a bad thing”,
IWG on Women and Sports Conference Registration on Going Mothibi also said they have also not
been able to market the conference, targeting a global audience, to the whole
world due to financial constraints, adding
that it it is important to market conference
to world than local since the conference is an international event.
Mothibi said
they want to use the conference to profile
Botswana as a sporting and tourism destination and re-write the African story in the process. Mothibi
said
the
oncoming
local
hosting of the conference is changing
the mindset of locals where women and
sports issues are concerned. She said
since it was announced that Botswana is a host, conversations around women and sports have changed for the better.
“If you listen to people on one on
Words: Mosah Mokganedi
W
one conversations you will realize that
ith just about two months
registration is slow, Mothibi believes
converges in Gaborone
the experience of the previous host
left
before
the
world
for the 7th International
Working Group (IWG) on Women and
Sports conference, the organization is
that they are doing well, considering Finland where slow registration was also experienced.
“When we informed the previous host
hopeful that it will register the targeted
about the number we have registered so
the event.
that they had registered a far less number
number of participants before the date of
The conference that will deliberate
on issues affecting women in sports is
expected to attract 1200 stakeholders from all over the world from different sporting background with 300 slots allocated to Batswana.
far, they were actually surprised saying at this point of their planning when they
were hosts,” she told inBusiness, further adding that she is happy that 80% of the invited speakers who have confirmed their participation.
Mothibi said there is a reluctance to
Botswana will host the conference in
attend the conference because potential
Determine the future, be part of the
expensive. She said they have come up
May 17-20 in Gaborone under the theme change. IWG is a network whose mandate is to increase the participation of women in sport, specifically identifying and addressing barriers to their involvement. Speaking
with
inBusiness,
IWG
participants say traveling to Africa is with discounted safari packages to entice them, although she does point to a much weightier issue which as the reason why there is low registration and attendance.
“The other problem is that selling
Secretary General Game Mothibi said
women in sports issues is difficult. Sports
registered, while fewer than twenty
one has to go an extra mile when talking
only
400
international
participants
Botswana have registered. Even though
is still considered a male domain and that women issues.”
conversations on women in sports issues have changed”, she explained.
For the first in history, Botswana
National Olympic Committee (BNOC) elections had a record number of nine
women standing for positions, with three
of them making it to the committee. As
part of the build up to the conference, the organization also started a mentoring
program for girls and women that targets girls from disadvantaged communities who have shown potential in sports. It
aims to equip them with social skills to survive in sports and life in general. The program is part of the effort to leave a
long lasting legacy for a girl child when the conference is gone. The organization
has also been hosting discussions on
women issues every month, chaired by former Botswana Volleyball Federation (BCF) president Tsoseletso Magang.
After the country hosted successful
international events like the Africa Youth
Games in 2014 and the junior World Netball Cup last year, the spotlight will now be on IWG to live up to the set standards.
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SPORTS
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Karabo Bosena: The Lioness Sports Presenter Words: Mosah Mokganedi
K
arabo Bosena is a household name among sports lovers, for her sterling job as a sports presenter on BTV. While many women presenters who came before her failed to impress, giving an impression that women are incapable in that front, the Botswana television (BTV)’s Tshamekang and Enole Sports programs presenter has gone against all odds and managed to hold her own in a career that is populated by men. The bubbly sports presenter has endeared herself to many sports lovers, proving that women are as capable as their male counterparts in the sports journalism field. With the ability to ask the right questions, Bosena exudes an effortless approach to sports presenting and is without a doubt, an inspiration to young girls who aspire to take career in sports. She is
most eloquent in her profession; while most sports presenters demonstrate strength in one to two sports codes, Bosena understand the language of a variety of sport codes well and as a result, communicates well with her audiences when she graces BTV sports screens every Saturday. Bosena thinks that nothing is impossible to a willing heart and that is how she managed to be the formidable presenter she is today. She does not think that women who fail as sports presenters do so because they are women.
“I think they had their own weaknesses, just as I have mine”, she explained. Speaking with inBusiness, Bosena said she believes that age plays a critical role in sports presenting since by its nature, sports demands a lot of energy. “Sports people are highly energetic people and as a presenter you also need to speak their language,” she said. She also advised that people should stay away from the idea that sports is for men. “Women like sports just as men do, that is why you have women attending different sports games in larger numbers than men. If somebody fails as a sports person, it has nothing to do with their gender”, she said. The Serowe born presenter also believes that things have changed and that it should no longer come as a shock when women do well in sports. “No one can deny that
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women have proved themselves beyond a shadow of doubt in different areas of sports,” she said adding that that sports presenting is for anyone
“It just takes passion and willingness to learn and I am somebody who likes to learn new things every day;” she said adding that it is imperative to stay up to date with issues because sports rules change from time.” Bosena’s love for sports started when she was a young girl attending Anderson Primary school in SelibePhikwe, where she played netball. Even though her father disapproved of her taking part in sports she went on to play football at Makhubu Junior School later on captaining Selibe-Phikwe Senior Secondary School (SPSS) girls football team. She said her father felt that sports would negatively impact her academic performance; fortunately, her father’s concerns were not affirmed and she performed well throughout school. After finishing at ABM University in 2015, she went for auditions at BTV when there were looking for sports presenters. “I have always told my father that I would one day work for television and when I saw an advert looking for presenters I knew my moment had come,” she said. As fate would have it the talkative presenter said later on she was called to collect an offer letter and as they say the rest is history”. On her first assignment at BTV, Bosena would be given motivation that would give her the best motivation on first her day at work. “I got to interview football analyst, Jimmy George, somebody who in my opinion is the best football analyst locally,” she said. She describes her sports presenting journey as an interesting one as she 54
is also motivated by the support she gets from her sources. She said her career highlights include presenting Mascom Top eight finals, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) presidential debate and the Botswana National Olympics Committee (BNOC) elections presiden87tial debate. Bosena encourages young girls who are interested in sports journalism and presenting, to reach out for their dreams. She also advised them to be up to the challenge that comes with the career and not seek favours simply because they are women. Bosena also called upon people in decision m a k i n g positions as sports employers to employ people based on
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their capabilities not gender. “They give me a pat on the back,” she said cheerfully. She describes herself as a selfmotivated individual, saying she pushes herself to be better than the person she was yesterday. She says her job has not changed anything about the person who she is, except that there are some people who look up to her. “I am still the same Karabo but there are some people who do not look at me in that perspective. They see s o m e o n e that they look up to, someone they watch on television every weekend but am still ngwana wa Setswana.”
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