Inspired Horizons aims at empowering the 21st century learner

The purpose of the Inspired Horizons Association is to innovate young people through skills development so that they become suitable for the industry.

The company's Founder and Chairman, Mr Kaene Disepo, said their company is a Non-Governmental organization officially registered in 2016 and started operating in 2019, during the Networking Forum, hosted by Inspired Horizons at Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) on Tuesday, the 24th of September 2019. He added that they want to redefine access to education in a way that adds value to the community.

For his part, the Director of Innovation and Technology at BIH, Mr. Budzanani Tacheba, said for us to harness the knowledge, we should empower our future solution providers, modern-day teachers should be empowered so that they develop the genius of tomorrow.

We should put much power in empowering young people so that they become good leaders of tomorrow

Botswana Builders and Construction Expo initiates Builders Warehouse success, # more brand awareness

 Botswana Builders and Construction Expo
was a platform for Builders warehouse to
market, and teach people about their products/services.

With the expo, they get to network with different companies, so as to form partnerships, as well as growing their business and income 
generation.

Talking to made for the Hustle Blogger in 
an interview on the sidelines of the 2019 Builder's and Construction Expo held at Airport Junction on Saturday, the 21st of September 2019, Builders Warehouse Sales Representatives, Topo Motlhaping and Bosa Ntlole, said they are expecting more clients to visit their shops. They launched an online shopping platform, where one can order or buy their products wherever they are.


Builders Warehouse's online shopping platform is better because everyone can order and pay for products wherever they are, without taking much of their time.

Contact Builders Warehouse on Facebook @ builders.co.bw or visit their website @ www.builders.co.bw for more details.

Women, you are worth it, aim higher in what you do

There are ample opportunities out there for women, they should have a grasp to hold bigger positions in male dominated jobs. Networking and forming partnerships is critical as it leads to success.

African Star Communications Director, Ms Farah Fortune, said women must support each other and network, to get more experience, during the Women in Mining Conference held at Avani Hotel and Resort on Thursday, the 18th of September 2019. She added that women got a problem, and until they fix it, everything remains the same.

For her part, Ms Boineelo Lobelo, Environmental Adviser under Projects and Energy Development Unit, at the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security, said women should put extra effort in what they do. "Women should be empowered, for without them, this nation cannot go anywhere", said Ms Lobelo.

PPC initiates the success of How to us Investment Project

Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC), plays an important role in the success of How to us Investrment Project based in Molepolole. The company donated building material worth P 1 Million to the project, for construction of a warehouse.

The project Sales Represent, Ms Esther Lelokwane, told Made For The Hustle blogger in an interview on the sidelines of the PPC/How to us Investment Project Media Tour on Tuesday, the 17th of September 2019 that PPC lend empty cement bags, for production of bags. they also manufacture clothes using durable material imported from South Africa.

How to us Investment Project is expecting a tender from the Scottish Livingstone, which they believe will take them to greater heights.






Nice clothes at an affordable price, are up for grasp with How to us Investment Project. Visit their warehouse in Molepolole for more details

4 Seasons High Tea Competition

The best beadier of the 2019 4 Seasons High Tea Competitions, Ms Nazarene Limboda, said it is important to empower women, encourage them to work harder, so they succeed in their businesses.

Ms Nametso Senwelo got awarded a sum of P5 000, by Hollard life Botswana, for being the best, during the 4 Seasons High Tea Competitions held at Cresta Lodge on Saturday, the 14th of September 2019. For her part, Botswana's First Lady, Ms Neo J. Masisi, said we cannot achieve an economic community without empowerment of women because they are pillars of the nation.

If you want to succeed, never give up, always aim for high limits, perseverance and resilience are key aspects. She added that one has to take risks, do unusual things as they will take his or her business to greater heights.

"Take advantage of your opportunity, network with people that can teach you to grow your business", said Ms Masisi.

The rose that grew from concrete

Katlego Supang is a 23 year-old young woman who hails from Tamasane Village in Mosojane Ward. She stayed there with her family before moving to Gaborone.

She emotively opened up on a haunting story of her troubled childhood in an interview with Woman

to Woman magazine at her workplace on the 3^rd of September, 2019. She said that she was only seven years old when her mother passed on, so she was raised by her aunt who seemed kind at first, but ended up very emotionally abusive at her. She oftentimes thinks about her late mother who warmly took care of her. “I sometimes sleep without eating, as well as go to school hungry”, Ms Supang said sadly.

She continued her narrative by saying that in life, we assume everything is smooth-sailing, but there are numerous difficulties and challenges. Her father was not there to give her comfort throughout her struggles while he was still alive.  He later passed on as well, which added to her moldering pain.  In her heart, she always wished that one day, she would find someone who would give her true love, and she thought she found that in her first boyfriend that she had moved in to stay with, only for him to turn into a beast. He started physically abusing her and disrespected her feelings. The young woman bravely stood up to him and called on God, but everything remained the same.

To add to her woes, she fell pregnant and her boyfriend chased her away from his house. She got solace from her best friend, who gave her shelter after being thrown out by her abusive boyfriend. The sad part of her story that still haunts her to this day, is that her boyfriend has never apologized, left alone tried to make amends with her. Ms Supang unconditionally said that having a baby is not a curse but is a blessing in disguise. “Ladies, you are beautiful, be strong and bold, do not let any man take advantage of you, believe in yourselves and follow your heart. Be ambitious and do what is best for you”, she remarked.

Women, do not put up with domestic violence, you are worth more, if someone is making your life hell and miserable, do not put up with it. Women cannot fix an abusive relationship, the only way is to get out of it, and it is important to focus on the light at the end of the tunnel.

BIHL Group Botswana

Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited was established in 1975, and is a leading financial services group in Botswana. Their vision is to be a significant regional financial services provider through optimization of their collective strength. Ms Catherine Lesetedi, CEO of BIHL Group, said in a press conference hosted by BIHL Group at Avani Hotel and Resort on Thursday, 4th of September 2019 that she is exited about the introduction of innovation in their Programs Office, which they will see it's impact after six moths, This year, they will be launching a sales platform for online communication with clients. She added that after a period of six months, they will be an improved organisation.

I had a troubled childhood

Katlego Supang is a 23 years old young woman hailing from Tamasane Village in Mosojane Ward. There she stayed with her family consisting of her aunt and siblings before moving to the city of Gaborone.

Ms Supang passionately opened up about her troubled childhood after the death of her mother in an interview with Made for the Hustle Blogger at her workplace on the 3rd of September 2019. She said that she was only seven years old when her mother died, got raised by her aunt who was kind, but ended being bully on her. she also quoted that at times she thinks about her late mother who took care of her. "I sometimes slept without eating nothing, as well as going to school", said Ms Supang.

She continued by saying that in life, we think everything is smooth, but there are difficulties and challenges. Her father was not there to give her comfort throughout her life struggles while still alive until he died, which brought her too much pain. In her heart, she always wished that one day, she will find one who will give her true love, so as to fill the space of her late parents.. She has found someone who has shown her more loving which seemed to be until the end of time, her boyfriend, who later turned into a beast, started beating her and did not respect her feelings. The young woman stood to her stance of bravado, called on to God for help, but every way is the same thing.

Furthermore, she said that the she got pregnant and the boyfriend chased her away from their house. She had comfort from her best friend, whom she stayed with after moving from her boyfriend's house. One thing that she dislikes about him is that he never said sorry. She quoted that having a baby is not a curse, it is a blessing in disguise, from God. "Ladies, you are beautiful, be strong and bold in your hearts, do not let any man take advantage of you, believe in yourselves and follow your hearts. Be ambitious and do what is best for you", Ms Supang quoted.

Women, do not put up with it, you are worth more, if someone is making your life hell and miserable, do not put up with it. Women cannot fix an abusive relationship, the only option is to get out of it, and it is important to focus on the light at the end of the tunnel.

Forex Institute of Kenya

Forex Institute is based in Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at teaching people to buy and sell currencies, commodities, shares and stocks. There are also online classes where one can learn at their own comfort zone.

Be your own boss, it is true you can live the life you always wanted, become a business man or woman with Forex Institute. For more information, contact Forex Institute @ 0799 000402/77120250.

The Founder of Fro Girls Natural Hair Products, Ms Goabaone Dinama, developed interest in caring for natural hair after she witnessed her own mother's hair affected by other hair product. Ms Dinama started working on natural hair in 2017. She said at the 3rd event of the Fembio Biz Final Competitions held at Botswana Innovation Hub on Thursday 22nd of August 2019 that she has a very huge market internationally, and she is asking for a fund of P250 000.00 to purchase another machine, so as to grow her production.

UB singned an MOU with JLU

The University of Botswana (UB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Justus Liebig University (JLU) of Germany. The signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding between JLU and UB was held at UB Council Chamber on the 13th of August 2019.

UB Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, said UB is honored and delighted to receive a high profile delegation from Germany. Botswana had a relationship with Germany since independence in 1966, when diplomatic relations were established. Over the years, the two countries have collaborated in various fields of development such as education, environment, tourism, water, energy, investment and trade. He added that Germany has contributed to Botswana's economy and well being by supporting vocational training, aimed at tackling the lack of skilled personnel.

From JLU, Ms Julia Volz, said it is important for them as an institution to connect students with international researchers, promote internationalization within their university as well as promoting top level research. she added that UB must contribute to develop freely in the future and they would like to work with the university, access the DAAD project fund together.

"We hope DAAD will work with us to start a German language center which will lay a solid foundation for more enriched students and staff exchange between Botswana and Germany", Professor Norris concluded.

Building self image

Mr. Pako Moshaga, Writer and Blogger, spoke on personal branding during the Second Youth HIV/AIDS Summit held at Masa Square Hotel on the 14th of August 2019. He said self image is aligned to what one does, the way one presents his or herself, shows people how your brand is. he added that affirmations helps one build confidence and personal branding is essential in marketing oneself. 

6th Annual Dinner Fundraising held at Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel and Resort

Giving back to the community pertaining special needs children, Ohio State University (USA) students (above) said they are going to give back to children who need help during the 6th Annual Dinner Fundraising held at Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort on the 10th of August 2019. Learning disabilities impact the way children are able to process and understand information, so they need special response pertaining their learning abilities.

Launch of the REIB 25th anniversary

The Executive director for Minnacle Properties Botswana, Ms Chanda Masendu-Kusane (in the picture), said they want to partner with the media in their events so that their information can reach out to people during the launch of the Real Estate Institute of Botswana (REIB) 25th Anniversary held at Rhapsody's restaurant in Airport Junction Mall recently. She also thanked PPC Cement for the support they gave throughout their events and she is also happy that REIB is celebrating 25 years of operation. On the 30th of November 2019, REIB will be hosting the 25 years celebration dinner at GICC

Vusi Thembekwayo

He is young, talented, motivational, inspirational and really deserves to be a role model as his efforts are really effective. All in all, he is a humble person that can lead someone in the right path to succeed. In his own words he says that one has to be patient to start small while thinking big. he is a man of many things, he is an acclaimed business mogul and global speaker. he is recognized in the top 12 in he International Speaker Award.

Being realistic in business for success

                                                       Mr. Vusi Thembekwayo during a
                                                       Masterclass with Vusi
                                                       Thembekwayo, held at Cresta
                                                       Lodge recently


Gaborone, Botswana: Vusi Thembekwayo is really a motivational speaker. He is inspired by the American Hip-Hop star Jay-Z, the things he does are effective. He is a professional in every work that he do, also his efforts are really motivational. Giving back to the society, he invested most of his money into people's businesses as a form of funding.

He spoke during a Masterclass with Vusi Thembekwayo Held at Cresta Lodge recently that in a business, sales teams have to make effective decisions everyday. A business person focuses on externalising value whereas an entrepreneur scale the value proportion. "If one is able to externalise value, he or she is a business person, and if one can scale the value proportion, he or she is an entrepreneur", said Mr. Thembekwayo. In the process of creating a product, one's desire has to be higher. Being flexible while doing business is key to success and one has to do business for a special purpose.

                                          The General Manager for Cresta Lodge, Mr.
                                          Gregery Soutter, handing over a present to
                                          Vusi Thembekwayo as a form of praise

He continued by saying that one has to make a decision on what kind of firm they want to build and whenever they have trouble, just smile. He added that there is nothing one can do to stop winter from coming which he meant real things always come, if one deserve to win, they will win. Speed, clarity and story which is the value of one's business, are important than making money. "When starting a venture, how fast you move is more than getting money", he said. Making company structure is lethargy, it has to be aligned with the speed. To succeed, one has to spend more time working.

An entrepreneur or a self employed person has to be quick to decision making and do effective things in a business. being responsible makes one gain power and the line sight which is letting people know what you are doing. Integrity, passion and perseverance takes a business to the next level, one has to be professional in every work that they do and work hard to gain more income. Being kind, honest, empathetic and building good relationships with other people is key. One has to know everything in their business.

                                          Part of attendants of a Masterclass with Vusi
                                          Thembekwayo.