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⛏️ 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝟒𝟕𝟎 𝐓𝐎 𝟗𝟎𝟎 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒: 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀’𝐒 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐄𝐘𝐄𝐒 𝐁𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 🇧🇼🌍

Botswana’s Future of Mining Summit is growing fast — evolving from an industry gathering into a major platform focused on investment, innovation and the future of mining.

Organised by The Projects Magazine, the summit now places strong emphasis on capital raising, investment opportunities, technology and talent development in the mining sector.

Speaking during at a stakeholder engagement recently, Summit Project Manager Rearabilwe Ramaphane said the initiative is designed to build a pipeline of skilled, high-performance professionals capable of tackling the mining industry’s changing demands.
Ramaphane said the summit also promotes technological advancement, innovation, ethical mining standards and industry best practices, while creating space for conversations around renewable energy, ESG, project financing, public-private partnerships and future skills.

📈 The growth tells its own story:

🔹 Inaugural Summit:
470 delegates | 100 companies | 48 speakers | 112 international delegates | 13 CEOs

🔹 2025 Summit:
900 delegates | 350 companies | 150 exhibitors | 60 speakers | 300 international delegates | 26 CEOs
As Botswana looks beyond diamonds and toward the future of mining, the summit is positioning itself as a serious player in shaping conversations around investment and sustainable industry growth.

#SnapFlash #FutureOfMining #MiningSummit #BotswanaMining #MiningInvestment #ESG #RenewableEnergy #MiningTechnology #BotswanaBusiness #EconomicDevelopment #MiningIndustry #PublicPrivatePartnerships #FutureSkills #BotswanaEconomy

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𝐀 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

Transparency matters to us, so we want to keep you informed.

SnapFlash recently received a copyright strike on YouTube related to our 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐞.

Like many media platforms, we carried the stream in the understanding that coverage of this national moment had𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭, following public communication that media could stream the event due to its national significance.

Our intention has always been simple: 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.

We are currently seeking clarity with the relevant stakeholders to better understand the framework for future coverage of major public-interest events and to avoid similar situations going forward.

For now, this does 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡. We remain committed to credible journalism, independent reporting, and serving the public with factual and accessible news.

Challenges come with building independent media — but so does growth. Thank you for continuing to stand with us. 🙏🏾

𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝.

#SnapFlash #IndependentJournalism #Botswana #FestusMogae

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𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐍 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐎𝐒𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐄’𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓

Wilderness Botswana and Children in the Wilderness (CITW) have been recognised on Virtuoso Magazine’s 2026 Impact List, an international honour celebrating organisations using travel and tourism to transform lives and protect nature.

The recognition places Botswana among just 26 organisations worldwide praised for creating meaningful impact through tourism.

For over 25 years, Children in the Wilderness has worked with thousands of children and communities across Botswana — helping inspire the next generation of conservation leaders while deepening understanding of the importance of protecting the country’s natural heritage.

Wilderness Botswana says the recognition reflects the power of investing in young people, communities and sustainable tourism to protect Botswana’s environment for future generations.

“This recognition is ultimately about the young people, communities, teachers and partners who continue to believe in the power of education and environmental stewardship to change lives,” said Community Development Projects and Stakeholder Manager Keneilwe Mathaba.

#SnapFlash #Botswana #WildernessBotswana #ChildrenInTheWilderness #Conservation #Tourism #BotswanaTourism #EnvironmentalEducation #Sustainability #VirtuosoImpactList #ProudlyBotswana

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🚨 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐔𝐏 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔? 🚨

Botswana’s First CNC Manufacturing & Training Centre is opening doors for future machinists, technicians, engineers, operators, artisans, and innovators! 🔧⚙️💡
From CNC Machine Programming, AutoCAD, HVAC, SHE, Quality Control, to Tank & Pump Construction — these industry-focused modular courses are designed to prepare you for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 🌍🏭

✅ BQA Accredited
✅ HRDC Approved
✅ Practical Industry Training
✅ Certificates Included
✅ Tea & Lunch Provided

📍Location: CITF Premises
💰 Registration Fee: P200

Seats are limited — invest in your future and gain hands-on technical skills that matter in today’s industrial world.

📞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: +𝟐𝟔𝟕 𝟑𝟗𝟑 𝟒𝟑𝟓𝟑
📱 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐥: +𝟐𝟔𝟕 𝟕𝟔 𝟗𝟑𝟑 𝟔𝟎𝟕 / 𝟕𝟐 𝟕𝟎𝟏 𝟗𝟕𝟗

#CNCBotswana #TechnicalSkills #BotswanaJobs #SkillsDevelopment #Engineering #Manufacturing #CNCTraining #AutoCAD #HVAC #IndustrialTraining #FourthIndustrialRevolution #BotswanaYouth #CareerGrowth #TradeSkills #VocationalTraining #RSDC #FutureReady

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𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐤𝐨

𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐤𝐨 has officially received Botswana’s long-awaited forensic audit report, marking what government describes as a shift from promises to action on accountability.
The audit — conducted by Alvarez and Marsal Middle East Limited — reviewed 30 entities across ministries, state-owned enterprises, and oversight bodies, focusing on risk profiling and governance gaps.
Boko says the process is 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬, but about:

Restoring public trust

Strengthening accountability

Driving transparency in government


He stressed that the findings will 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬, adding:

“The real work begins now.”

The President also thanked the steering committee led by Moses Pelaelo, as well as members of the public who contributed information.
The message from government is clear:
👉 A firmer stance against corruption — with action expected to follow.

#Botswana #ForensicAudit #Accountability #Governance #SnapFlash

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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝟐,𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐚𝐬 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞

𝐆𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐄 - Urban culture didn't just show up on Saturday; it took over. The Stanbic Bank Music 'N' Lifestyle Festival returned to Royal Aria on 25 April with a statement second edition that confirmed what last year's debut only hinted at: this is no ordinary or mere event. It is the defining intersection of music, fashion, food and art, as well as real economic opportunity, in Botswana today, anchored by purpose and impact.



Drawing over 2,500 attendees, the 2026 edition was deeper, bolder and more deliberate, serving as a forum to celebrate culture as well as actively build it. Under the theme "Where Urban Culture Lives," the festival delivered on two fronts simultaneously: an unmissable live experience anchored by headline performances from Ezra Neethings & KTM Choir Ensemble, Charma Gal, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse and Oskido, and a measurable engine for Botswana's creative economy.



22 local vendors and 124 creatives, including 113 SMEs spanning food, fashion and lifestyle, were veritable embodiments of what purposeful festivals truly stand for. The event engaged over 400 personnel employed by suppliers, intricately planned across 12 months of production, logistics and creative coordination, turning a single day of celebration into a tangible economic force.



Stephanie Sandridge, Stanbic Bank Botswana Head of Brand & Marketing, was direct about the festival's intent: "This year, we were intentional about scaling impact, both in terms of the experience and in how we create access and opportunity, working to open doors for emerging creatives while continuing to celebrate established talent. The festival is an expression of our broader commitment to Botswana’s growth; investing not only in financial infrastructure but in the people, businesses and industries that define Botswana's future.”



Demonstrative of a platform that is actively growing Botswana's cultural conversation, content from the event generated over 12.6m impressions and with over 242,000 audience engagements recorded. A significant portion of those views came from audiences beyond existing followers, a testament to the power of urban culture platforms such as this, and the community support behind creative sector success.



Two editions in, the Stanbic Bank Music 'N' Lifestyle Festival has already outgrown the label of "annual event." It is becoming a cornerstone of Botswana's cultural identity, a space where creativity and commerce are not in tension, but in concert.

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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 “𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬” 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝟐𝟐,𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖

Stanbic Bank Botswana has launched Blue Roots, a national sustainability initiative targeting the planting of 22,500 trees across Botswana by 2028.

The programme kicks off with 5,000 trees in 2026, as part of the bank’s Kgolo strategy focused on inclusive and environmentally sustainable growth.

Launched in partnership with the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the initiative goes beyond tree planting — linking businesses to opportunities in agriculture, food production, and carbon-based value chains.

Stanbic says the goal is to turn sustainability into a practical economic driver, supporting:
Food security through fruit tree production
Ecosystem restoration and biodiversity
Income-generating opportunities in communities
The project builds on earlier efforts, including a 2,470-tree orchard supporting research, training, and commercial agriculture.

#Botswana #Sustainability #Environment #Stanbic #SnapFlash

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𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝟕% 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 | 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬

GABORONE - Letlole La Rona Limited (“LLR” or “the Group”) has announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2025, delivering 7% revenue growth and sustained occupancy of 97%, reflecting continued stability across its property portfolio.

The Group’s property portfolio continued to deliver consistent income, supported by contractual lease escalations and sustained tenant activity. Occupancy and collection rates remained firm at 97%, reflecting stability across the portfolio despite a more challenging trading environment. Revenue growth of 7% was primarily driven by annual lease escalations, while operating profit remained broadly in line with the prior period.

Profit before tax declined to P40.6 million, primarily reflecting valuation adjustments and higher finance costs. The Group recorded a net fair value loss of P4.5 million, comprising valuation movements based on updated market inputs and adjustments related to straight-line lease accounting, which are non-cash in nature. Finance costs increased during the period in line with prevailing interest rate conditions.

The interim distribution was adjusted to 4.40 thebe per linked unit, reflecting a deliberate shift toward capital preservation and balance sheet strengthening in the current environment. The Group strengthened its liquidity position during the period, with cash balances increasing to approximately P65 million, providing flexibility as refinancing and capital management initiatives progress.

Commenting on the results, Acting Chief Executive Officer Rorisang Modikana said:
“Our deliberate focus on liquidity positions the Group to act on near-term opportunities while maintaining income stability. We have prioritised balance sheet strength, progressed refinancing initiatives, and continued advancing key developments within the portfolio. This disciplined approach ensures we are well positioned to navigate current conditions and support the next phase of growth.”

The Group continues to actively manage tenant relationships, capital structure, and portfolio positioning in response to the broader operating environment, which remains influenced by subdued performance in the diamond sector, tighter liquidity conditions in the domestic market, and rising input and operating costs across the economy.

During the period, the Group progressed leadership and governance continuity through the appointment of Ms. Rorisang Modikana as Acting Chief Executive Officer, supported by her extensive financial leadership background. Two independent non-executive directors were also appointed: a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience across financial services and corporate governance, and a real estate specialist holding a PhD in the built environment. These appointments strengthen Board oversight, technical depth, and strategic capability as the Group advances its priorities.

Looking ahead, Letlole La Rona is focused on advancing key growth initiatives. Debt refinancing workstreams are progressing at subsidiary level through JTTM Properties, development activity in Selebi Phikwe continues, and the recruitment of a substantive Chief Executive Officer is underway. Together, these initiatives support the Group’s capital structure repositioning and portfolio.

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𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐔𝐙 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒, 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓

The supply chain doesn’t break in one place—it ripples. The brutal reality is that Africa is a price taker. Most African economies are net importers of fuel and fertiliser and are highly exposed to global shipping routes which means there is very little control, only response.

The difference between businesses that weather this disruption and those that don't will not be found in strategy decks. it will be found in the decisions made over the next two to four weeks. Lock in supply now, even at uncomfortable prices, because in volatile markets availability will always beat price.

Selectively build buffer stock across fuel, critical imported inputs, and high-margin SKUs. Working capital will sting, but stockouts will cost more. If your suppliers are still assuming normal transit routes, you are already behind; reroute early, explore alternative ports, different origin countries, and split shipments before the options narrow.

Reset contractual expectations with both customers and suppliers without delay, because what was considered late last month is fast becoming the new normal. Run at least three disruption scenarios — two weeks, six weeks, three months — and tie each directly to pricing, inventory policy, and customer communications. Finally, watch fertiliser and food input prices closely: even if your business sits outside agriculture, your customers do not, and the ripple effects on patterns are coming regardless. The window to act is open. It will not stay that way.

This is not a distant war — it is a supply chain event with immediate commercial consequences. Should the Strait of Hormuz remain unstable for another month, Africa will not simply absorb higher prices; it will contend with slower trade, tighter margins, and rising food insecurity. The uncomfortable truth is that the businesses which act early will appear paranoid today — and exceptionally well-positioned in thirty days.

𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐢, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐍)

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𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐢𝐭 (𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐞) 𝐏𝟓𝟎 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬

The𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 alerts the public to the circulation of counterfeit P50 commemorative banknotes in the southern part of the country, bearing serial number 𝐀𝐑𝟎𝟔𝟓𝟔𝟓𝟔𝟐.

The Bank urges members of the public to familiarise themselves with the security features of new banknotes, as counterfeiters often target recently issued currency.

🔎 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝟓𝟎 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞

The public is encouraged to use the Look, Feel and Tilt method:

1️⃣𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤

The front features the Bank of Botswana headquarters building and the Motswedi diamond.

The reverse showcases Botswana’s 2024 Olympians:

𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐠𝐨

𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐩𝐨 𝐍𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐢

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐢

𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐚

A clear patch on the front right displays a rampant zebra and the number 50 (watermark), visible when held up to light.

2️⃣𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥

Raised print (Enhanced Intaglio) can be felt by rubbing over the number 50 on the top left-hand corner.

Three brown dots on the front right-hand edge assist the visually impaired (Blind Recognition Feature).

3️⃣ Tilt

A security strip (Anima Thread) shows an animated running man when tilted.

Background ribbons move alongside the runner.

The number “50” appears on the strip and remains stationary.

⚠️𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫

Serial numbers are unique. Genuine banknotes do not share identical serial numbers.

Suspicious banknotes should be reported to the nearest Police Station or to Bank of Botswana offices in Gaborone and Francistown.

Under Section 29 of the Bank of Botswana Act, counterfeiting or forging Botswana currency is a criminal offence.

The Bank reassures the public of its commitment to protecting the integrity and value of the pula.

For more information on banknote security features, visit the Bank of Botswana website or contact Dr. Seamogano Mosanako, Head of Communications and Information Services.

#BankOfBotswana #P50Commemorative #CounterfeitAlert #SnapFlash

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