Design Innovation: Africa’s Hidden Gem in Economic Transformation

Africa’s mineral wealth is no secret. From the opals of Ethiopia to the rubies of Mozambique, the continent sparkles with geological treasure. But there’s a critical question that has long haunted African economies: How can we transform these raw materials into economic opportunity? Enter design innovation — a strategy that could revolutionize how African countries approach their mineral resources. The continent isn’t just sitting on a mountain of stones; it’s perched on a potential economic...

Harrycane, Ngwazi shine at BOMU Awards

DJ Ngwazi’s “Fake Love” sweeps three awards, including Song of the Year Harrycane takes home three awards: Best Remix, Best Producer, and Best Music Video Music pioneer Gomolemo Motswaledi honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award The evening of November 23, 2024, was a vibrant tapestry of color, rhythm, and jubilation as the Botswana Music Union (BOMU) Awards illuminated the GICC in Gaborone. Under the theme “Music Beyond,” the 2024 BOMU Awards unfolded with grandeur, etching...

Becoming Njira Mbewe-Boatey

Powerful, confident, and strategic—these are the qualities that best define today’s female legal practitioners. They have played vital roles in the growth of the practice of law. Whether defending clients in court, representing companies, or making influential rulings, female lawyers continue to fight for justice and pave the way for other women pursuing legal careers. Several female attorneys have made remarkable contributions to the field of law, and Botswana’s very own Njira Mbewe-Boatey is certainly...