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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.

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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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Tumelo Sealetsa, Founder and CEO of Boswa Energy

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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.

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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

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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

Words:Tuduetso Tebape

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

As part of her many efforts to raise 34

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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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the M4 CS special edition.

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aerodynamic

performance.

The M4 CS is equipped with the cutting-edge

seven-speed

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.

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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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