De Beers Botswana

Come explore the journey of a natural diamond From Mine to Finger with us this coming week at the Fairgrounds for the 2024 Botswana Consumer Fair. We have partnered with Debswana, DTCB, and ODC once again to create an experiential diamond pavilion situated at the Annexure Hall. #BuildingForever #MakeLifeBrilliant #ConsumerFair24

Elevate, Accelerate, and Impact Entrepreneurship Sessions In our most recent session, "High Heels and High Yields: Finance and Raising Capital for Your Business," Taolo Modisi, Founder of Alpha Reign (PTY) LTD, recounted her remarkable story. Taolo's story is one of tenacity and determination, beginning with her career in capital markets and investment banking and how she ended up co-founding and leading Alpha Reign. She has spent many years in investment banking and she also spoke about her experience in Group Three, a family business, she supports and Alpha Reign. She spoke about the difficulty of COVID-19 and the negative impact it had on her businesses, and how they overcame the challenges. Taolo advised female entrepreneurs to be kind to themselves during difficulties and them as learning curves. In a crowd full of women, she mentioned how establishing a women’s club and seeking out support from other women is important. She also spoke about the importance of having mentors, whether it be male or female, to guide them through their career journey. Taolo’s, vision is to impact over 1000 SME’s, 50 million lives, and create 5 to 10 million jobs in the next 10-15 years through Alpha Reign in her personal capacity. For entrepreneurs looking for funding, she emphasised the necessity of doing research, developing strong networks, and understanding the needs of prospective financiers. Thank you to the fantastic group of female entrepreneurs who joined us today. Your presence and involvement continue to drive the entrepreneurial spirit in our country. #AlphaReign #WomenInFinance #HighHeelsAndHighYields

This morning, De Beers Group in partnership with Debswana Diamond Company sent off Team Botswana at a special ceremony as they jet off for the World Athletics Junior Championships taking place in Lima, Peru from 27th to 31st August 2024. "Botswana is a nation rich in resources, not only beneath the earth but also in the talent and potential that flourishes above it. You, our young athletes, are shining examples of this potential, and you carry with you the hopes and pride of an entire nation. As you compete in Peru, you do so not just for yourselves, but for every young person in Botswana who dares to dream big and work hard to turn those dreams into reality. We know that you will represent Botswana with honor, grace, and tenacity. May you compete with courage, embrace every challenge, and, above all, enjoy this extraordinary experience." - Tumie Ramsden, External Communications Manager, DBGSS. True progress is measured by the milestones we achieve and the lives we impact along the way. That is why we have made it our mission to leverage the power of sports as a catalyst for positive change, particularly among young individuals. Go forth and shine brightly, like the diamonds you are. The entire nation stands with you! #Lima2024 #WorldAthleticsU20 #BuildingForever

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫? Join us for an exciting discussion hosted by De Beers Group, Stanford Seed Southern African Network and Stanbic Bank, featuring the extraordinary Taolo Modisi, Founder of Alpha Reign (PTY) LTD—an advisory, capital market, and investment firm. Taolo has substantial experience in debt capital markets, lending, and investment banking, having placed over $12 billion in diverse business prospects and providing expert guidance to sovereigns, multinationals, state-owned entities, banks, and corporations. Her accomplishments have earned her honors from The Banker, EMEA Finance Magazine, and Credit Magazine. Taolo, a highly motivated entrepreneur and member of the Stanford Seed Transformation Network, will share her business insights and experiences to encourage women entrepreneurs to pursue their entrepreneurial goals. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to learn, grow, network, and be inspired. Be one of 30 selected participants who get to learn from industry experts and acquire vital insights. Don't miss out; reserve your spot today! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eghVH9aT #DeBeersBotswana #StanfordSeed #StanbicBankBotswana #HighHeelsAndHighYield

De Beers Group sponsored two of our talented #ShiningLightAwards Alumni, Khumo Makwa of #89CaratStreet and Caiphas Othomile of #LaCalla, as they embarked on a journey to New York City for prestigious jewelry shows and stakeholder engagements. This expedition goes beyond showcasing their exceptional designs—it’s about inspiring the next generation of jewelry creators and highlighting the positive impact of diamonds on communities. Accompanying them was Wanetsha Mosinyi, our Social Investment and Sustainability Manager, who shared the compelling story of how diamonds drive positive change around the world. 🌍💎 Aspiring jewelry designers with a passion for making a difference, the De Beers Group Shining Light Awards are still open. This is your opportunity to shine, create, and contribute to something greater. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative journey! 🌟 #DeBeersGroup #ShiningLightAwards #JewelryDesign #DiamondsForGood #PurposeDrivenDesign #CreateForChange

📻Catch us LIVE on Yarona Fm at 7:20am! 📻 Tune in to Yarona Fm tomorrow morning to hear from our Shining Light Awards Alumni, Khumo Makwa, as she discusses her incredible experience as a previous winner of this life-changing jewellery design competition. Applications are still open. Find out more on eligibility and requirements: https://lnkd.in/d93ff3wE

Shining a light on the Shining Light Awards! For 27 years, De Beers Group has held a prestigious jewellery design competition. And the new round - Luxury Redefined - is open now! Entries close at the end of this week. We’re looking for the best young designers with the biggest dreams, from Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. We want to support your career and champion your talent! Submit designs for 3 pieces of diamond jewellery. If you win, De Beers will produce them, photograph them, display them and help you market them. Previous winners have gone on to do amazing things: for example, Botswana’s kaelo Laone Rahele, who become a design intern with De Beers Jewellers, and South Africa’s Omphile Pea, who is now the creative designer of her own brand, PEA. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eaJFcdjv or search for #shininglightawards on Facebook.

𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 "𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭" 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! Hosted by De Beers Group and the Stanford Seed Transformation Network in partnership with Stanbic Bank Botswana Acceler8 Incubator, the event featured insights from Managing Director of Arona Natural Foods, Mr. Fannie Gwizi, on the theme of the day, "Bake, Press, and Export: The Global Bakery Blueprint." Mr. Gwizi shared the benefits of cold-pressed cooking oil and highlighted their commitment to sourcing raw materials from local farmers, thus empowering the community. He emphasized the importance of employing financial experts and skilled professionals throughout the business, from the onset to scale up operations effectively. Gwizi candidly discussed access to funding, stating, "There's nothing wrong with debt, the problem is our attitude to that debt," sharing how debt enabled Arona Foods to buy machinery that doubled its manufacturing output. He addressed the impact of border closures which enabled Arona Foods' strategic supply to the Woolworths Group, encouraging the audience to take a proactive approach to understanding and leveraging government policies before critiquing them. Gwizi also reflected on the growth from managing 8 to 140 employees, underscoring the transformative power of shared prayer in building teamwork and cohesion. Looking ahead, his vision is to see locally produced products sold across SADC and to ensure that every single Motswana buys their products. During the Q&A session, he emphasized the importance of internships in building skill sets and loyalty from early on. We are committed to continually having these monthly sessions to ensure business owners learn from industry experts and gain valuable insights. #DeBeersBotswana #StanfordSeed #StanbicBankBotswana

Join Stanford Seed Network Member and Managing Director of Arona Foods, Mr. Fannie Gwizi, for the "Elevate, Accelerate, and Impact" Entrepreneurship Sessions, themed "Bake, Press, and Export: The Global Bakery Blueprint." This exclusive event, hosted by De Beers in partnership with Stanbic Bank Botswana and the Stanford Seed Network, will be held at the Stanbic Bank Accelerate Incubator. Be one of the 30 select participants to learn from industry experts and gain valuable insights. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eum65uF4 #DeBeersBotswana #StanfordSeed #StanbicBankBotswana

Did you miss last week’s interactive #InstagramLive session? Worry not, we’re having another session this Thursday at 7:00PM (CAT). Let us know what questions you have and we’ll address them! Featuring former SLA winner - Lilja Hastie