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STRONGED WILLED UNION LEADER
Feb. 17 | DETERMINED:Shandukani Hlabano WORKING FOR TEACHERS In a struggle for an improved welfare of teachers, Shandukani Hlabano, the man at the helm of Botswana Sector of Educators Trade Unions (BOSETU), soldiers on with his comrades-in-arms as the union...
SKY IS THE LIMIT
Feb. 13 | He has one of the most intriguing rap names in the country; something right out of space. Apollo Diablo is one of the first local rappers to captivate both local and international audiences with his unique blend of hip hop. However due to hardships...
AN AUTHOR WITH A PURPOSE
Feb. 3 | CONTENT: Wame Molefhe EXPLORING THE ART OF WRITING After 20 years of a career in the corporate world, Wame Molefhe quit her job which came with financial security to pursue her passion for writing. While that did not come with a guaranteed income,...
MILLIONAIRE IN THE MAKING
Jan. 27 | SOLDIERING ON: Lesang Magang The Magang family is a household name in Botswana mainly because of the affluent suburb of Phakalane, which they own. Started from scratch on virgin land, the suburb has blossomed to house the country’s biggest golf course,...
HEAVEN SENT
Jan. 13 | When he decided to stand on his own five years ago, many would have thought he was an arrogant young man who was bound to fail. However Karabo Leburu, armed with nothing but a dream of being a trendsetter has managed to surpass all expectations and is...
YOUNG ACHIEVER
Jan. 6 | Every weekday Yarona FM listeners wake up to listen to Sesame Mosweu and her co host Thato ‘Scar’ Matlhabaphiri as they present a popular morning show called the The Real Enchilada. Behind this young and confident voice is an ambitious young woman...
THE FLOWER LADY
Dec. 23 | CREATIVE: Jane Makwa One Henry Beecher once said “flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into. This is because flowers have been used by individuals as special gifts, to decorate and enhance the beauty of their living...
COOL CROONER
Dec. 22 | GUITAR MASTER: Zakes Gwaze Soft spoken Zimbabwean born guitarist Zachariah Gwaze has been part of the local showbiz scene since he came to Botswana in 1988 with the now defunct Broadways Band. Affectionately known as “Uncle Zakes,” he has since then...
RETRACING ROOTS
Dec. 9 | HANDS ON APPROACH: Mndebele SHE first came to Botswana as a student in August 1976 fleeing the hostilities of the well documented Soweto Uprising. As fate would have it, Sonti Mndebele’s arrival in Botswana on that fateful afternoon was the beginning...
DISC JOCKEY OF HOPE
Dec. 2 | HELPING HAND: DJ Colastraw When he left Francistown in 2007 for the city of gold Johannesburg; DJ Colastraw (born Bonno Ngaka), had nothing but a burning desire to be one of the best in the industry. Four years since that career defining move, Colastraw...
HIGH FLIER
Nov. 25 | HIGH ACHIEVER: Sakhile Nyoni- Reiling It was way back in 1988 when Sakhile Nyoni broke new grounds to become the first female pilot for Air Botswana. Fast forward to June, 2011 and Nyoni-Reiling, once again scores another first by becoming the first woman...
BORN TO SING
Nov. 18 | SONGBIRD: Lira Molapo For the past five years Lira Molapo was one of the dominating South African female artist; her songs were on rotation in the rest of Southern Africa and indeed the rest of Africa. Lira as she is known found her way into Botswana’s...
REPENTANT AND LIVING GOSPEL
Nov. 11 | TALENTED AND CONTROVERSIAL: Lundi Tyamara South African gospel singer Lundi Tyamara was in the country last week to give his fans a treat through a concert. The 34-year-old who has made sensational headlines not only for his religious melodies but for...
MOVER AND SHAKER
Nov. 4 | BUSINESS MINDED: Kenneth Seabelo Tlhaselo If one was to write a book about the transport industry in Botswana, such a book would not be complete without the mention of Kenneth Seabelo Tlhaselo. He is a pioneer and a force to reckon with in the industry...
MUSICIAN WITH A PURPOSE
Oct. 28 | TALENTED: Thomas Mapfumo Zimbabwean music legend Thomas Mapfumo was in Botswana a fortnight ago and put up a memorable show. Regarded as the father of his homeland’s Chimurenga (struggle for independence) music, 66- year- old Mapfumo spoke to Dubani-wa-Dubani...
POLICEMAN AT HEART
Oct. 21 | COMMITTED: Kenny Kapinga To many police officers and Batswana in general former deputy police commissioner, Kenny Kapinga was obviously the next person to assume the highest office in the Botswana Police Service. But that was never to be as he was transferred...
AFRICA’S PRIDE
Oct. 14 | TALENTED: Salif Keita Voice reporter Kabelo Dipholo recently had a leisurely drive on the Western-bypass with legendary Malian artist Salif Keita. In a modest 1996 model Venture Stallion the celebrated artist talked about his personal life, albinism,...
EAGER TO SERVE
Oct. 7 | THINK TANK: Ndaba Gaolathe HOPING FOR POLITICAL CHANGE To whom much is given, much is expected. This is one of the principles that guide the policy think tank of Botswana Movement for Democracy Ndaba Gaolathe. Acknowledging without bragging that he has...
GLOBE TROTTER
Sep. 30 | UNITING NATIONS: Khin-Sandi Lwin When people talk of the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs), one organization comes to mind, United Nations, as this is the driving force behind the goals. In the UN there are men and women who work tirelessly and closely...
