In 1907, Baden-Powell, an English soldier, devised the Scout motto: Be Prepared. In Scouting for Boys, Baden-Powell wrote that to be prepared means “you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty.” More than a century later, preparedness is...
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Economics
The Pula Fund: Look to Your Savings
By Staff Writer | for Moakanyi Magazine There comes a time when one must look to their saving in order to navigate themselves through a period of uncertainty, and for Botswana, the time may have arisen to look to savings from the Pula Fund to mitigate damages brought...
The Twanavative Future: Mmoloki, Patents, and the Innovativeness of Batwana Women
By Oscar Habeenzu | for Moakanyi Magazine Out of the sixteen countries in Southern Africa (SADC), the most inventive and innovative women are from Botswana, as was revealed by a report by the UK Intellectual Property Office in September 2019, titled “Gender Profiling...
Batswana are Pinterested People
By Oscar Habeenzu | for Moakanyi Magazine Contrary to traits in many African countries, Batswana use Pinterest just as much as Facebook. There are 965,000+ people that use Pinterest in Botswana, making it the most used Social Network in the country. Now sitting at 300...
PR Strategies for Boosting Investor Confidence in Africa’s Emerging Markets
Africa’s emerging markets are increasingly recognized for their growth potential across sectors like technology, agriculture, infrastructure, and energy. Yet, many international investors remain cautious, citing concerns about political instability, regulatory...
Exodus & Company: Pioneering Zimbabwe’s Infrastructure Development
Since its inception in 2007, Exodus & Company (Pvt) Ltd has emerged as one of Zimbabwe’s most prominent infrastructure development firms, dedicated to transforming landscapes through innovation and a commitment to excellence. Under the visionary guidance of...
Premier Banking Corporation: Pioneering Zimbabwe’s Banking Evolution and Its Integration into Ecobank
In Zimbabwe's financial history, Premier Banking Corporation stands out as a transformative institution that played a vital role in the evolution of the country’s banking landscape. Established in 2002, Premier Banking Corporation began as Premier Discount House, a...
How Industry Collaboration is Driving Innovation in Southern Africa
Discover how industry collaboration is driving innovation in Southern Africa, fostering partnerships across sectors like technology, renewable energy, and manufacturing.
Shoprite’s “Veni, Vidi, Vici” Moment: Swallowing Pick n Pay, SPAR, and More
In the world of retail, market leaders are defined by their ability to see opportunities and seize them decisively. Shoprite, South Africa's largest retailer, seems to be living the motto of "Veni, Vidi, Vici" (I came, I saw, I conquered) as it continues its...






