The Responsible Citizen magazine

07/11/2025

Across Africa’s fast-growing creative economy, many designers build brilliant brands but lose value at the contract table. Counterfeits, unclear licensing, and handshake deals often mean the artist creates while someone else captures the value.

Fashion Law Institute Africa (FLIA) is changing that narrative by equipping creatives with the tools to protect their work, negotiate smarter, and turn ideas into enduring assets.

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02/11/2025

Banana Emoji Studio hosted the inaugural Banana Club Economic Inclusion Forum on 24 October 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Gaborone, Botswana. With the theme “Building Resilient, Future-Ready Markets,” the event gathered over 100 leaders from business, policy, and culture to explore inclusion as Botswana’s next growth frontier.

The keynote speaker Kefilwe Mokone, Senior Manager – Cultural Transformation, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Debswana Diamond Company, emphasized, “We cannot speak about sustainability without inclusion. True economic growth comes when every citizen is empowered to participate fully and authentically.”

Panels featured influential regional voices such as Sylvester Chauke (DNA Brand Architects, South Africa), Bokang Bane (Q***r WorX, Lesotho), Letlhogonolo Godsave Moremi (ParkGrey IP), Andiswa Dlamini (The Other Village, South Africa), and Yuck Miranda (Ulayo Q***r Festival, Mozambique). They discussed inclusive business practices, policy frameworks, and culture as an economic asset.

Founder and Creative Director Tanlume Enyatseng closed the Forum with the vision of the “Pink P**a,” stating, “The Pink P**a symbolises a new era for Botswana, one where creativity, diversity, and human potential become the drivers of growth. Inclusion isn’t charity; it’s good business.”

The Forum concluded with a Cocktail Reception, the Banana Club Block Party at Court Five, and a DJ Masterclass in collaboration with Thugsgiving at Zest Restaurant, extending inclusion into creative practice and skills development.

This event was supporter by The Other Foundation, LEGABIBO, Hilton Garden Inn, and Degree Beverages, this forum marked a milestone for economic inclusion dialogue in Botswana and Southern Africa.

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25/10/2025

24/10/2025

Beneath the heat of Nigeria’s cities, new life is quietly breaking through the dust.

A single tree stands tall where concrete once ruled, the beginning of a movement rewriting what restoration means ♻️.

As canopies rise and roots deepen, Urban Tree Restores' (UTR) real mission comes into focus: reconnecting people to the land that holds them.

How long before one tree becomes a movement that reshapes the future?

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22/10/2025

Across Nigeria, something unexpected is happening.

GIVO (Garbage In, Value Out) has built a movement where plastic bottles become classrooms 🏫, waste transforms into jobs ♻️💼, and women trade recyclables for healthcare🩺. They’ve reimagined how communities thrive 🌱.

But what’s next for the company quietly rewriting the rules of sustainability and could this Nigeria-born model redefine how the world sees waste? 🌍♻️

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22/10/2025

Africa Lighthouse Capital recently acquired a strategic minority equity investment in Bayport Financial Services Botswana, reaffirming its commitment to financial inclusion. Bame P**e, ALC Founder and CEO states, “We share a vision of a more inclusive financial sector in Botswana and see great potential in Bayport’s responsible lending model. Our investment is about supporting and empowering working families. ” Bayport’s innovative salary-deduction loan model benefits public sector workers such as teachers and nurses by providing affordable, transparent credit. Chris Newson, Group CEO of Bayport, emphasizes, “ALC’s support and expertise will further strengthen Bayport Botswana’s and its market-leading team’s ability to serve our customers responsibly and expand access to finance across the country. ” A great leap in advancing Botswana’s economic empowerment and financial wellness.

20/10/2025

As you buckle in on your next Air Botswana flight ✈️, look ahead we’re right there in your seat pocket.

📰 Open Edition 16 of The Responsible Citizen and see “Scaling Sustainable Solutions” in real life!

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17/10/2025

Nthabiseng Ngoepe walked through the storm and turned pain into purpose. ❤️‍🩹

She built the Rola Pelo Foundation as a safe space for those finding their way back to light. 💡

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15/10/2025

We’re airborne! Edition 16 on Air Botswana!

Theme: “Scaling Sustainable Solutions” Bold ideas and real strategies moving Africa forward. 🌍✨

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13/10/2025

Our Editor, Lorraine Kinnear, opens Issue 16 Under the theme “Scaling Sustainable Solutions,”.

Real transformation happens when sustainability moves from a side project to the center of how we plan, operate, and serve. When it sits at the heart of decisions, it sharpens strategy, strengthens communities, and creates an edge you can measure.

Dive into her Editor’s Note to see how purpose and performance can live in the same sentence, every day. 🌍

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07/10/2025

Have you grabbed your copy of The Responsible Citizen Magazine Issue 16 yet? 👀📖

Under the theme “Scaling Sustainable Solutions,” this edition unpacks the bold ideas, strategies, and innovations transforming business, policy, and communities across Africa. 🌍✨

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06/10/2025

We’re proud to shine a spotlight on Ms. Mandipa Amantle Hlabano, Founder of PutYoUthOn Botswana, as she prepares to represent Botswana’s youth at the Afro Arab Youth Council (AAYC) Congress from 7th to 10th October 2025 in Kampala, Uganda. This major congress will unite over 2,000 young activists and leaders from Arab and African nations to mark the AAYC’s 21st anniversary, Uganda’s 63rd Independence Day, and to launch a fundraising campaign for the AAYC’s new international headquarters.

PutYouthOn’s mission to equip young people with vital skills and leadership tools aligns perfectly with the event’s themes of youth empowerment, peace, unity, and socio-economic development. We look forward to following Mandipa’s participation at this historic gathering! Botswana to the world! 🇧🇼

All the best to you, Mandipa!