BWConnecSpaces

We chat to financial journlist and contributor for the Sunday Standard newspaper, Victor Baatweng as we wrap up the year in topics. We also re-cap on the previous topics on BWConnecSpaces and more. 

This is the final episode of BWConnecSpaces in 2022. This episode is once again brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. 

Enjoy :)

#BWConnecSpaces #Africanacity

In this episode, we have a special guest from the Mascom Communications product development team - Odirile Macha, who will take us through how Mascom develops products in the tech space that SMEs can utilise to scale effectively. He is joined by Karabo Letsholo of Vyb Difital and Kagiso Mpa of Seriti Insight /A Seipone AI. 

This episode is proudly brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana.

Enjoy :)

#BWConnecSpaces #Africanacity 

In this episode, we have the uncomfortable conversation of personal finances. We are joined by Financial Advisor and Radio host Setho Poloko, and Lerato Motlhabane - a Affluent Relationship and Service Manager at Absa Bank Botswana. Listen to how you can manage your personal finances and what to expect when you have to adjust your finances during professional transitions.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana.

#BWConnecSpaces #Africanacity

Enjoy :)

In this episode, we chat to 2 professionals in the Human Resources and Development about the trends in the BW job market. How to prepare for employment from graduation, what employers are looking for, what you can do to be competitive in the job market etc. 

This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana.

#BWConnecSpaces #Africanacity

Enjoy ;)

In part 2 of our 2-part segment of Animal Production, we focus on Poultry/Bird, Rabbit and Pig farming. We are joined by 3 farmers in the space - Melton Mokete, Moso Monowe and Thero Semausu.

Our guest host once again for this session is Kushatha Moesi from Farmer's Review.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. Enjoy.

#BWConnecSpaces #Africanacity

In our 2-part segment of Animal Production, we focus on Cattle, Goats and Sheep farming. We are joined by 2 young farmers in the space - Thuso Letlhare, a Bonsmara production farmer in the Western Sandveld and Richard Pelotona, a goat and sheep production farmer in the Makgadikgadi area.

Our guest host for this session is Farmer's Review. 

This episode is proudly brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. Enjoy. 

#BWConnecSpaces #Africanacity

In this episode, we chat to a Business Plan consultant - Simba Michael Smith and a digital marketing specialist and former Youth Development Fund applicant - Gosiame Gaseitsiwe to talk about their experiences with business plans and how to assist others looking to access funding through financial institutions and development funds. 

This episode is proudly brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana.

Enjoy

#BWConnecSpaces #Africanacity

For all the challenges we have in Africa, social entrepreneurs are the solution because not only do they have an incentive to make money, they also weigh the impact of what they do on the greater society. We chat to International Fellowship participants and graduates Larona Lekwabe, Bonolo Raowang, Moyombuya Ngubula and Tlotlo Motlamme about their experiences from applying for fellowships to completing the programme, and how it influenced them to take part in social entrepreneurship.  

This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. 

Enjoy. 

#BWConnecSpaces #Africanacity

We dive into the world of Blockchain and NFTs with Calvin David and Simba Mariri. Our guests simplify these digital/technological platforms and explain use cases that Botswana can benefit by using these technologies. 

This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana

Enjoy. 

In this special edition episode, we chat to Assistant Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Molebatsi Molebatsi, Absa Bank Botswana Agri Business division representatives Thomas Harvey and Valerie Molaodi, and Horticulture farmers Tiro Modimoosi, Amogelang Makobole and Mpho Chamo. We discuss the impact of the fresh produce import ban by Government on local farmers. What opportunities have they identified and what challenges are they facing. 

This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. 

Enjoy.

In this episode, we chat to 2 seasoned entrepreneurs and a qualified psychologist about coping as an entrepreneur even when things seem to be falling apart. We talk about about work and life balance, being overwhelmed, anxiety and finances. 

This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. #Africanacity

Enjoy

In this episode, we talk about the business of food in BW. The pandemic has been a rollercoaster in terms of business and we talk to 4 entrepreneurs in the food industry to talk about their challenges and opportunities lying forward. 

This episode is proudly brought to your by Absa Bank Botswana

Enjoy.

#BWConnecSpaces #Africanacity

The Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit was held in Africa for the first time and Botswana was the host nation. 200 Delegates were selected to attend from different disciplines/industries in entrepreneurship and business. We chat to 4 delegates from Botswana, Kealeboga A Motsumi, Bantu Kgosilentswe, Mthabisi Bokete, Mandy Gopolang, and 1 from the USA, Dre Brown, about their experience of the summit: What they took away from it, the opportunities, and what the future holds for their entrepreneurship journey post Forbes Summit. 

Enjoy

In this episode, we talk about the ins and outs of content creation, monetisation and opportunities in the space. We are joined by content creators in podcasting, YouTube, blogging etc. 

This episode of #BWConnecSpaces is in partnership with #LetsGoDigital, powered by Letshego. We are joined by a Pan African panel of creatives from around Africa to talk about the LetsGo platform from Letshego. Our panelists tell us how they have been able to leverage digital platforms to advance their craft or business, and what the future holds with the partnership with Letshego's LetsGoDigital platform. 

We kick off season with an insightful discussion about the state and business of radio in Botswana. We are joined by seasoned veterans and professionals in radio including Owen Rampha, Jazzelle Kebakile, Tumisang Mothei and Tim Zunckel, who have all been in radio or worked in radio for more than 10 years. Enjoy. 

#BWConnecSpaces

In this final space of 2021, we talk about creating and building successful events management companies and hosting successful events in Botswana. 

In this session, we talk about the opportunities and challenges of building a world class brand in Botswana. We are joined guests who have built brands from the ground up in Botswana - Thobo Kerekang of Keno Custom Suits, Thamani Thothe of White Label Fragrances and Kenanao Phele of Gaborone Book Festival. 

President Masisi delivered the State Of The Nation Address on the 8th November 2021, and we had a chat about what it means for businesses in Botswana. 

#BWConnecSpaces #BWSONA21 

The Music industry has grown exponentially over the past years across all genres, however, artists and the entire value chain of music seems to be staggered in terms of monetisation. We chat with seasoned professionals in the BW music industry about improving monetisation in Music, across the value chain, not just artists. 

#BWConnecSpaces

The State of Emergency was put in place in March 2020 to afford the Government to put in place some measures to protect jobs from retrenchments, dismissals or pay cuts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The State of Emergency came to an end on the 30th of September, which bring about concerns as companies and organisations deal with staffing issues. 

We chat to members of the legal fraternity on what the legal implications are for employers and employees at this tricky time. We also chat to an employee who had a dispute regarding pay cuts and dismissal during the State of Emergency. 

#BWConnecSpaces

The fashion industry is a rising under-dog in Botswana. We chat to some local industry players in the fashion scene (Fashion design, make-up, retail, modelling) to identify the challenges and opportunities in the industry. 

We chat with local travel experts, service providers and enthusiasts about making travel & tourism more inclusive in Botswana, for Botswana and marginalised groups, both in employment and as travellers. We are joined by PassportTo, Happy Soul Adventures and Scarlet in this conversation. 

#BWConnecSpaces

We talk to 3 young entrepreneurs in the manufacturing space in different industries in Botswana, cosmetics, plastic bottles and carpentry/furniture. They narrate their journey in manufacturing, challenges, policies, opportunities, etc. #BWConnecSpaces 

We chat with 2 ladies in business about their transition from corporate to entrepreneurship. 

We chat to some local entrepreneurs who shifted from corporate to entrepreneurship. They drop some gems from their journey and share some insights on how to ready yourself for entrepreneurship.