Pan-African film and television training institution the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has opened applications for its 2026 intake. All African graduates who aspire to become directors, filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers can now apply for fully-funded courses at the industry-leading network of academies. Having recently become part of CANAL+, MultiChoice has rededicated itself to bringing compelling programming to homes on our continent. A powerful way to do this is by empowering young people with filmmaking,...

Beyond the Lecture Hall: ISBS Is Redefining Student Care in Botswana’s Higher Education A Culture That Shapes Futures ____________________________________________________________________________ In the quiet hum of Gaborone’s academic quarter, where the rhythm of ambition meets the murmur of possibility, stands the Imperial School of Business and Science (ISBS) — a private tertiary institution with a public spirit. Its reputation, built on steady excellence, rests not only on the rigour of its academic programmes but on something far...

Walking through the gates of Clifton Preparatory School, the first thing that strikes you is the aesthetic beauty of the campus—a carefully curated environment that feels at once welcoming and inspiring. Headmaster Kevin Hambidge smiles as he explains how the school’s design is rooted in its origin story: a vision of creating not just classrooms, but a home for learning, inclusion, and growth. That sense of home is unmistakable. Pupils call out Mr H from...

Dr. Kutlwano Mukokomani’s name was etched in the annals of humanitarian leadership this autumn, a recognition that transcends accolades and zeros in on a life spent crafting resilience and hope across communities in Botswana and beyond. Awarded the Biennial Alumni Excellence Award 2025 by Northwest West University in Porthestrom, Pretoria, South Africa, Dr. Mukokomani’s reception of the honor speaks volumes about the era-defining nature of his work in humanitarianism and development. This award—a formal commendation...

Botswana Red Cross Society (BRCS) Secretary General and CEO Dr. Kutlwano Mukokomani has praised the Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) Project as a groundbreaking initiative that strengthened community health systems and improved vaccine uptake across the country. Speaking at the project’s closure meeting, Dr. Mukokomani said the SLL initiative proved that community-led approaches are the cornerstone of successful public health interventions. “Our mission was not just to deliver Vaccination messages, but to build trust, understanding,...