Noble Magazine

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LAUNCHES ENHANCED EKYC SOLUTION TO DRIVE EFFICIENCY, SECURITY AND CLIENT EXPERIENCE

Stanbic Bank Botswana has introduced a convenient digital Know Your Customer (KYC) process through the Thuso Chatbot on WhatsApp, allowing clients to update and verify their details securely anytime, anywhere. This innovative solution simplifies banking compliance by enabling document submission without the need to visit a branch, offering a smarter and more inclusive experience.

“We understand our clients’ busy lives, so we aim to meet them where they are,” said Mosetsana Kapeko, Head of Personal and Private Banking. “This new KYC process makes banking effortless, accessible from abroad, the city, or even remote villages. It’s all about convenience, security, and trust.”

Part of the Bank’s Letsema 2025 strategy, this innovation reduces paperwork, speeds up verification, and focuses on creating simpler, smarter, and more secure banking experiences. Built on strong data privacy and consent principles aligned with the Data Protection Act of 2024, the eKYC solution ensures all client information is encrypted and handled with the utmost security and confidentiality.

“We take data protection seriously,” Kapeko added. “Every document is managed with care and compliance, keeping clients at the center of our innovation, making banking truly seamless and easy.”

05/11/2025

Orange EA Sports FC 26 Tournament Fires Up This Saturday

Gaborone is set for an exciting weekend as Orange Botswana hosts the Orange EA Sports FC 26 Tournament, a thrilling event featuring local university teams battling it out in one of the city’s biggest e-gaming competitions. The tournament kicks off at 9:00 AM this Saturday at the Game City Rooftop Marquee. Each team, made up of six student gamers with valid student IDs, will compete top honors and bragging rights. The winning team will take home six Orange 5G Konnecta devices, free three-month subscriptions, and P10,000 in Orange Money credit as a team prize. The excitement continues as the six teammates face off in a final showdown to determine who will represent Botswana at the Grand Final in Casablanca, Morocco, this December, with the winner also receiving a P3,000 Hocco voucher.

05/11/2025

Vivo Energy Botswana and Pick n Pay launch strategic
partnershipVivo Energy Botswana, the distributor and marketer of Shell products in Botswana, has teamed up with the grocery retail chain Pick n Pay to introduce the country’s first Pick n Pay Go store. This collaboration aims to deliver quality products and services from two trusted names in fuel and retail, ushering in a new era of smarter, faster, and more convenient shopping experiences for customers in Botswana.

03/11/2025

BoFiNet’s Digital Delta Data Centre Achieves Tier III Certification from Uptime Institute
Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) proudly announces that its state-of-the-art Digital Delta Data Centre (DDDC) has earned the esteemed Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF) from the Uptime Institute. Confirmed on 23 October 2025 by Uptime Institute Professional Services, with official document received on 29 October 2025, this certification affirms that the DDDC meets rigorous Tier III Concurrently Maintainable standards. This means the facility can carry out planned maintenance on critical infrastructure components without interrupting power or cooling to the computer rooms. This achievement underscores BoFiNet’s commitment to providing world-class ICT infrastructure in Botswana.

29/10/2025

27/10/2025

STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA OPENS NEW GANTSI BLUEPOINT – SERVICE CENTRE, DRIVING DIGITAL ACCESS AND INCLUSION
Stanbic Bank Botswana is thrilled to introduce its new Gantsi BluePoint – Service Centre, highlighting its commitment to providing modern, accessible, and digital-first banking services to more communities in Botswana. Situated at Tau Mall in Gantsi, this state-of-the-art, cashless facility delivers faster, safer, and more flexible banking options, combining convenience with a personal touch to revolutionize the client experience and bring the future of banking to the community.

23/10/2025

STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA JOINS HANDS WITH MORUPULE COAL MINE TO BRING HOPE TO A
PALAPYE FAMILY
A family of eight in Serorome Ward, Palapye, now has a safe and sustainable home thanks to a partnership between Stanbic Bank Botswana and Morupule Coal Mine (MCM). The Bonno House, funded through this year’s CEO Cycle Challenge, showcases the power of collaboration to change lives. Through the CEO Cycle Challenge, Stanbic Bank Botswana and MCM highlight how a shared purpose can bring meaningful change. This initiative unites leaders and partners across sectors to support vulnerable families and foster compassion and responsibility. This year’s event saw record participation, showing the nation’s growing dedication to inclusive development and social progress. The handover ceremony on 17 October 2025 was officiated by the Minister of Water and Human Settlement, Honourable Onneetse Ramogapi, and attended by community leaders, corporate partners, and other stakeholders.

22/10/2025

The Botswana Mining Show 2025 has officially kicked off in Gaborone, marking a major milestone in the country's economic calendar. Held at Ditshupo Hall under the theme “A New Era in Mining,” the event is drawing over 10,000 participants from across the mining value chain. It's designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and investment in Botswana’s mineral sector.

🏛️ Venues & Participation
- **Ditshupo Hall, Fairgrounds**: Main venue hosting the inaugural show.
- **Boipuso Hall**: Also listed as a location with strong interest.
- **Attendees**: Thousands of professionals, companies, and government bodies are engaging in exhibitions, panels, and networking.

🌍 **Key Highlights**
- The show is expected to spotlight Botswana’s strategic role in global mining, especially in diamonds, coal, and emerging minerals.
- Government agencies like the **Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure** and the **Gambling Authority** have announced their official participation, signaling strong institutional support.
- Local mining groups and job networks are actively promoting opportunities, including:
- Ghanzi Mines Botswana
- BOTSWANA MINING JOBS AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
- BW MINING JOBS AND NEWS FOR OPERATORS ONLY

🎯 **Opportunities**
- Business matchmaking and investment pitches
- Technology showcases and sustainability discussions
- Career and training pathways for local talent

If you're in Gaborone or nearby, this is a prime chance to connect with industry leaders and explore Botswana’s mining future