Author: Boi Bolele

In an impressive display of skill and determination, Ross Branch claimed the honorable eighth place on the final stage of the race, securing an outstanding second position overall. This remarkable achievement marks a historic moment, as no Motswana rider before has reached such heights. Additionally, it is noteworthy to mention that Ross Branch now holds the esteemed title of being the top-performing African biker at this renowned event. Although fate did not smile upon him and he narrowly missed out on his first ever Dakar Rally championship, it is undeniable that his performance was nothing short of extraordinary. With a…

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Let me take this opportunity to thank the organizers of this Local Manufacturing Summit for inviting me to be part of this historic event, whose outcomes will be of great value to our national development agenda.In the same vein, I wish to applaud our hosts, the Botswana Chamber of Mines, for demonstrating astute leadership in putting together this important national Summit. The Summit comes at an opportune time when we are intensifying efforts at maximising our value chain development in the manufacturing sector. Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, this coming together of key strategic players is, indeed, a great milestone for…

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The initiative has garnered interest from prominent organizations such as Deloitte, BIHL, and Abaricom.During the Future Smart Connected Mines Summit in Orapa, Debswana’s Head of Digital & Automation, Kabo Phetlhu, announced the establishment of the Debswana Digital Academy—a groundbreaking digital factory that will be the first of its kind in Botswana and serve as a regional benchmark. Phetlhu emphasized that the academy will play a pivotal role in nurturing smart skills within Botswana, fostering the development of technologies like smart sensors, cloud components, and digital systems. This strategic move aims to position Botswana as a hub for next-generation technology and…

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