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13/08/2026

A nation cannot achieve true prosperity when its citizens are trapped in systemic government dependency.

In this Special Episode, sociologist Dr. Onalenna Selolwane breaks down how state welfare systems shifted from empowering citizens to creating permanent handout dependencies.

She details how well-intentioned safety nets eroded local agency, why public sector business conflicts ruined policy ex*****on, and how misallocated education budgets leave foundational primary schools neglected.

The discussion offers clear strategies to transition away from state handouts toward true community self-reliance.
This conversation is essential viewing for policymakers, civic leaders, educators, and citizens committed to sustainable governance and human dignity.

Watch the complete episode here: https://youtu.be/q3836nWgZRo

11/08/2026

From transforming the Botswana Stock Exchange to helping build capital markets in Rwanda!

In this episode, former Botswana Stock Exchange CEO Thapelo Tsheole reflects on a chapter of his career that went beyond simply leading an organisation.

When he took over the Botswana Stock Exchange, it was dependent on government subvention. Within 18 months, he and his team had turned it into a financially independent, world-class institution. That experience later took him to Rwanda, where he helped develop frameworks, laws, systems and structures to strengthen the country's capital markets.

Watch full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-DasCe4ztw&t=8s

03/08/2026

"Some of the best things that ever happened to me... were being fired."

It's a statement that may sound surprising, but the lesson behind it is powerful.

In this Growthwell Podcast conversation, our guest shares a refreshing perspective on career transitions, retirement, and life's unexpected setbacks. Her philosophy is simple: challenges are inevitable. What matters is how prepared you are to respond when they come.

Rather than seeing change as a crisis, she chose to see it as an opportunity to build the next chapter.

Perhaps the biggest takeaway is this: The next chapter of your life doesn't begin when change happens, it begins with the choices and relationships you invest in long before that moment arrives.

Watch full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrTQLKqYGaE&t=290s

27/07/2026

How much do we really know about the story behind Botswana’s diamonds?

Before diamonds became the backbone of Botswana’s economy, there were years of exploration, uncertainty, and partnerships that would ultimately contribute to changing the country’s economic trajectory.

In this episode, Sheila Khama reflects on the role of De Beers in Botswana’s early diamond exploration and asks why that contribution is not always acknowledged when we tell our diamond story.

At a time when Botswana is thinking deeply about its economic future beyond diamonds, revisiting how this journey began gives us an opportunity to reflect on the decisions, partnerships, and foresight that helped shape the country we know today.

Watch full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrTQLKqYGaE&t=281s

14/07/2026

Botswana is at an important turning point!

As our economy evolves and industries continue to change, many young people are asking the same question: "Will the education and skills I have today prepare me for tomorrow?"

In this clip from the Growthwell Podcast, our guest reflects on why we cannot assume that yesterday's solutions will solve tomorrow's challenges.

As Botswana pursues economic transformation, the conversation is no longer just about getting an education, it's about ensuring that education, skills, and innovation keep pace with the future.

Watch the full clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1_UCObXfaY&t=43s

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