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