Africa’s next storytelling revolution is already here

Africa’s film and television industry is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. For decades, stories about the continent were often shaped through external lenses – frequently flattening Africa into familiar tropes of poverty, conflict and crisis. But a new generation of filmmakers is changing that narrative, creating work that is more textured, self-defined and reflective of the continent’s cultural, linguistic and economic complexity. At the centre of this shift is the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF),...

Minister Chombo calls for Ethical leadership

Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs Lesego Chombo delivered a clarion call for ethical leadership and inclusive governance at the 4th Corporate Governance Summit in Gaborone. Her address came as the region grapples with profound economic challenges, governance dilemmas, and social transformations demanding accountability and visionary leadership. With the summit’s theme, “The Future of Corporate Governance in SADC,” Minister Chombo positioned ethical leadership not just as a moral imperative but as the cornerstone for sustainable...

Westlife Insurance Botswana Hosts Stakeholder Evening Under The Theme: Resilient Partnerships

On the 8th of May 2026 Westlife Insurance Botswana brought together a distinguished gathering of brokers, corporates, bancassurance partners, unions, SACCOs, affinity groups, and corporate agents for a landmark stakeholder evening centered on the company’s strategic direction and unifying vision ‘Resilient Partnerships’. The event, held in CBD, served as a platform for Westlife Insurance Botswana to formally present its long-term growth strategy to key partners, outlining an ambitious roadmap anchored on three strategic pillars: Strengthening...

Magang, Nasha, Matsheka speak on Mogae virtues

At the University of Botswana Indoor Arena in Gaborone, a recent memorial service for former president Festus Mogae became a poignant forum reflecting on a legacy of integrity, discipline, and economic prudence that defined Botswana’s leadership during his tenure from 1998 to 2008. As dignitaries, politicians, and citizens gathered to honor Mogae, voices echoed a common theme: his administration was a beacon of honesty and sound governance in a continent too often marred by corruption...