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Episode 13
Leveraging Tech To Scale SMEs
In this episode, we have a special guest from the Mascom Communications product development team - Odirile Macha, who will take us through how Mascom develops products in the tech space that SMEs can utilise to scale effectively. He is joined by Karabo Letsholo of Vyb Difital and Kagiso Mpa of Seriti Insight /A Seipone AI.
This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. #Africanacity
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Episode 12
Life and finances
In this episode, we have the uncomfortable conversation of personal finances. We are joined by Financial Advisor and Radio host Setho Poloko, and Lerato Motlhabane - a Affluent Relationship and Service Manager at Absa Bank Botswana. Listen to how you can manage your personal finances and what to expect when you have to adjust your finances during professional transitions.
This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. #Africanacity
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Episode 11
The Business of Animal Production: Part 1
In our 2-part segment of Animal Production, we focus on Cattle, Goats and Sheep farming. We are joined by 2 young farmers in the space - Thuso Letlhare, a Bonsmara production farmer in the Western Sandveld and Richard Pelotona, a goat and sheep production farmer in the Makgadikgadi area. Our guest host for this session is Farmer's Review.
This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. #Africanacity
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Episode 10
Shaping the Social Entrepreneurship Journey: A Case for International Fellowships
For all the challenges we have in Africa, social entrepreneurs are the solution because not only do they have an incentive to make money, they also weigh the impact of what they do on the greater society. We chat to International Fellowship participants and graduates Larona Lekwabe, Bonolo Raowang, Moyombuya Ngubula and Tlotlo Motlamme about their experiences from applying for fellowships to completing the programme, and how it influenced them to take part in social entrepreneurship.
This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. #Africanacity
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Episode 9
How Botswana can Leverage Blockchain & NFTs
We dive into the world of Blockchain and NFTs with Calvin David and Simba Mariri. Our guests simplify these digital/technological platforms and explain use cases that Botswana can benefit by using these technologies..
This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. #Africanacity
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Episode 8
SME Farmers and the Import Ban
In this special edition episode, we chat to Assistant Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Molebatsi Molebatsi, Absa Bank Botswana Agri Business division representatives Thomas Harvey and Valerie Molaodi, and Horticulture farmers Tiro Modimoosi, Amogelang Makobole and Mpho Chamo. We discuss the impact of the fresh produce import ban by Government on local farmers. What opportunities have they identified and what challenges are they facing.
This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. #Africanacity
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Episode 7
Mental Health in Entrepreneurship
In this episode, we chat to 2 seasoned entrepreneurs and a qualified psychologist about coping as an entrepreneur even when things seem to be falling apart. We talk about about work and life balance, being overwhelmed, anxiety and finances.
This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. #Africanacity
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Episode 6
Building a Food Brand in Botswana
In this episode, we talk about the business of food in BW. The pandemic has been a rollercoaster in terms of business and we talk to 4 entrepreneurs in the food industry to talk about their challenges and opportunities lying forward.
This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. #Africanacity
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Episode 5
Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit Recap
The Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit was held in Africa for the first time and Botswana was the host nation. 200 Delegates were selected to attend from different disciplines/industries in entrepreneurship and business. We chat to 4 delegates from Botswana, Kealeboga A Motsumi, Bantu Kgosilentswe, Mthabisi Bokete, Mandy Gopolang, and 1 from the USA, Dre Brown, about their experience of the summit: What they took away from it, the opportunities, and what the future holds for their entrepreneurship journey post Forbes Summit.
This episode is brought to you by Absa Bank Botswana. #Africanacity
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#BWConnecSpaces is a digital platform that utilises Twitter Spaces (audio) functionality to produce content and podcasts for Botswana and African entrepreneurs, with a focus on telling their business journeys. This partnership allows Absa to be a part of a well curated and targeted conversations that offer insights and expertise especially in the SME space in Botswana. This is aligned to our efforts to nurture the entrepreneurship culture in Botswana and to help our customers and stakeholders to get things done.The Spaces are produced fortnightly and the recorded podcasts can be found on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Google podcasts, and Anchor
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