SKY Magazine Issue 27

DECEMBER 2020 | FREE COPY

Covergirl

Tadiwa Tafa being a badass biker!

Sure Ka

Letter to my 14-year-old self

by Gaona Dintwe

Hustling Independence Inspiration

Summer fashion

shapo ka Negativity Giving up Not following our dreams

Behind the scenes of ‘The Mix’

SKY Song poster!

Girls that run the world!

n e e T r Fo ! y l n O Girls

Brand New!

SKY superhero comic!

Who Who Run Run The The World?

World? #CareerGoals #inspiration

Girls!

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SKY is a sisterhood of teenage Girls all across Botswana. Becoming a SKY Girl means taking the pledge to define your Sures (things you love) and Shapos (things you don’t need in your life)

What Sets SKY Girls apart?

We are not swayed by peer pressure, instead, we make choices that are true to ourselves and we stick to them. Whatever our Sures

and Shapos are, we stand by them, because those choices define us, and make each one of us unique. To become a SKY Girl you need to take the pledge and live by it.

How do I take the pledge?

Inbox us on our FACEBOOK page @skygirlsbw and send us your details.

I pledge to be true to myself and what I believe in. To be who I am, not who someone else thinks I should be. I will say Sure Ka Yone to the things that I am all about – like standing up for my friends and following my dreams.

I will say Shapo Ka Yone to the things I am good without – like smoking and backstabbing.

I will make choices that are true to me.

I will follow my skyline.

I pledge to find my SKY.

Name: Surname: Date of birth:

School: Location: 3 Sures: 3 Shapos:

Where can I find SKY? You can find us on FACEBOOK, Instagram, and YouTube @skygirlsbw. Catch our weekly radio show SKY Live on RB2 every Saturday at 12:30pm. Our magazine comes out every 4 months and we drop it off at schools. Check out our brand new YouTube show The Mix – like, comment, share and subscribe to get a chance to win our brand new merchandise.

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Editor’s note

Brand New SKY Girl Superhero Comic: Yaya the Powerful

The Mix- Behind The Scenes

Girls run the world

Body Beautiful: Mental Health

Letter to my 14-year-old-self

by Gaona dintwe

My light in 2020

Covergirl- Riding to the future!

Puzzles & Games

Summer fashion

SKYscopes

Brand new sky song poster

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Editor’s Note

D We also have a few awesome new things at SKY…we are turning it UP with a new SKY anthem by DJ Kuchi featuring Han C, Dato Seiko, Khoisan, SKY Girl Gaone, Jordan Moozy & Charma Gal we hope you have heard it?! And of course we also have our brand new YouTube show The Mix! Season 1 is still running, with new episodes every Thursday.

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020 has put us through a lot, but SKY always comes through with giving you your daily dose of content. Summer has finally arrived! The days of hiding under the blankets and never wanting to leave your home are over!

I hope you have your sun hats and sunglasses ready because the season for slaying has arrived. Sundresses, shades and of course a mask is going to be our summer style. Are you reaaadyyy?

Now let’s get into the topic of this magazine - all things on female hustlers making waves and the up and coming generation in Botswana. I have a hustler for a sister myself. She’s all about making money, having four jobs, and getting herself financially settled and successful in her passions before 21. She inspires me to figure out exactly what my dreams are and how I can chase them too. That’s what we hope this magazine does for you, we hope you get to know someone else’s story and get inspired.

There’s nothing you can’t do if you put your mind to it.

At SKY re sure ka putting our work and education first, re sure ka being a hustler and chasing our dreams. Re sure ka making the world go round! Re shapo ka distractions!

Love you SKY fam!

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The Team

Designer

Editors

Illustrator

Alessandra Sbrana

Karyn Foya & Gaone Manatong

Heather Monare

Contributors

Mmapula Sedie

Kutlwano Mothudi cocoa fayy Cover photography by: Image Lounge SKY Girls BW is managed by: The Dialogue Group 5

the mix The Mix The Mix - powered by SKY Girls BW, is our brand-new YouTube series that features girls, boys, celebrities, experts, and SKY sisters. This show airs every Thursday on our YouTube channel @skygirlsbw and on FACEBOOK. Check it out and stand a chance to win SKY branded merchandise! We had fun shooting season 1, check out behind the scenes photos!

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2020 has been rough in so many ways hagodimo ga Corona! But that doesn’t mean we didn’t have some good moments, some happy experiences that we can reflect on and smile about.

We asked you on our FACEBOOK page; what has been your light in 2020? Check out some of the answers we received in the comments section.

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Summer

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ooaaaahhh summer is here!!! *sips Oros with ice. The season we have all been waiting for is here! It’s important to feel comfortable and still look fresh and cute. Here’s a few tips from your faves, and how they slay the summer. Remember to drink your water and wear those sun hats that match your outfits!

Zendaya is bringing the heat this summer with a crop top and skirt outfit. The heels finish the look for us. Re sure ka great fashion sense, and definitely rocking it.

Wearing a long skirt with a cute belt makes the crop top pop just a little more and definitely gives it that neat finishing touch! A messy bun to go with it would definitely make your outfit stand out and gape it gets a lot of air coming in and more of your beautiful face out there. Go slay them girl!

Vicky Vee is rocking these subtle shorts and plain white vest. Super cute and gorgeous. Perfect for a study picnic at the park or even a day at the mall. Slip into cute slides and you are good to go! It’s a cute simple look, and super comfy as well!

Definitely an outfit ready to be kissed by the sun but don’t forget that sun screen to protect that brown skin!

Kefilwe Mabote is serving us flames with her summer suit! This outfit is cute and is also great for a girl’s day out. Something about this outfit screams elegant but humble and that’s a summer look you definitely want to portray. Jumpsuits aren’t usually tight and that’s another plus for summer. O tshwere your cold lemonade and passionfruit with your girls… definitely Insta-feed worthy.

Here we have Kendall Jenner killing this shirt dress! It’s a pretty simple and cool outfit - super cute and looks even better accompanied by lots of accessories like a necklace. Definitely finish the look with some shades, throw on a jean jacket and some sneakers and you out!

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Welcome to a brand new SKY comic where YOU choose the ending! We hope you enjoy, and don’t forget to vote on what happens next!

7am It’s OK, thank you papa!

Con finally Good your Happy birthday nnana wame! Here, take this money as a gift. I’m just sorry it’s not more…

Wait… I must have counted wrong, there’s actually more here… a lot more. A tswa kae?

It’s a miracle…

“Eeh ke birthday yaago! Eeh ke Birthday yaago! Hehehe oteng Yaya?”

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No time for games Naletsana. Hi, I’m mmabatho, your Great great great…your ancestor. We’re here to help!

Haapppiiieeee!

Congratulations Yaya you finally get your superpowers!

Good thing you didn’t send your friend flying over the tuckshop. xexe

Yes, & you should use your powers responsibly, but we’ll be here to help advise you along the way. We’ll leave you to enjoy your birthday now, call us when you have questions kid. Your first task is to decide on your superhero name!

Eish! ke lebetse you’re no fun! Always business. Anyways, we’re gonna have so much fun with you Yaya. We were superheroes too you know! every woman in our family inherits super powers on their 15th birthday.

Now YOU choose what happens! Every issue, vote on what Yaya should do next on the skygirlsbw Facebook page! So, what do you want Yaya’s superhero name to be?

A: Mysteria

b: omaatla

c: superfro

I can talk to my ancestors… and I have super powers… life just got exciting! But what should my superhero name be?

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Ellen Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Johnson Sirleaf 24th president of Liberia who served from from 20062006 – 2018.

She became 24th president of Liberia who served – 2018.

She became the first head head of state to beto be thefemale first female of state elected in Africa.

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GIRLS!

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sports but they face face a lotaoflotcriticism for it. sports but they of criticism for it.

TheyThey struggle to receive the same amount of of struggle to receive the same amount recognition, respect, and support theythey deserve. recognition, respect, and support deserve.

However, this has evolved where we now see However, this has evolved where we now see highhigh participation and high earning girlsgirls and and participation and high earning women in sports whowho are breaking barriers and and women in sports are breaking barriers creating history. creating history.

Serena Williams Serena Williams American professional tennis player and and American professional tennis player former no.1no.1 in women’s singles tennis withwith 23 23 former in women’s singles tennis Grand Slams.

“I’m always going to bring that Grand Slams. “I’m always going to bring that power and that passion.” power and that passion.”

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Elsa Elsa Majimbo Majimbo Elsa Elsa is a 19 old internet comedian whowho is ayear 19 year old internet comedian started making authentic funny clipsclips on twitter started making authentic funny on twitter during lockdown.

Her videos gained attention during lockdown. Her videos gained attention not just Kenya but in Botswana, South Africa, not in just in Kenya but in Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, and Zambia as well.

She She has now Namibia, and Zambia as well. has now sincesince beenbeen featured in Vogue S.A. and has has featured in Vogue S.A. and donedone television interviews. television interviews.

Global impact

Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg 17-year-old Swedish environmental activist who has gained international recognition for her fight in issues surrounding climate change. She started off just sitting in a corner of her small-town local shop holding up a sign to sending a message to leaders and decision makers. “I have learned you are never too small to make a difference.” she said.

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ow did you get into riding bikes?

My father had a quad bike and used to take my brother and I riding when we were about six years old, to a track where we would watch other riders with their different bikes ride around the track. My interest to ride motor bikes started then, and grew as the years went by. At about 8 years of age, I started riding a quad bike at my Grandfather’s farm.

This was a Suzuki 250cc, and my brother and I would take turns riding it the whole weekend at the farm. At the age of 10 my father bought me my first bike which was a Suzuki 65cc two stroke. This is when I started riding a two wheeler motorbike, in 2015. My father would take us to the track every weekend to ride with him, and I became more and more confident. I made many friends the same age as me at the track who were riders too and some had already started participating in local and international races.

And when did you start racing?

I only started racing properly in 2018. I am now riding a KTM 125cc two stroke and I participate more in motocross races. I have raced in both categories held in Gaborone, Jwaneng, Moshupa, Malotwane and Khawa. I have also participated in one race in Zimbabwe (MXoAN) representing the national team of Botswana. This was an international race held in 2019, which had teams from about 8 African countries competing.

Who do you look up to for inspiration?

I look up to a woman by the name Taye Perry for inspiration. She has raced in the Toyota 1000km desert race in Botswana and came third overall in the two wheeler category (2019), and also raced in the 2020 Dakar Rally amongst other races.

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I wish to see myself having a career in riding and travelling around the world to participate in races and I want to see myself as a top achiever for my country. I also wish to start a riding academy for any other young girls that would love to join the sport.

What’s the biggest challenge with riding?

The hardest part about being in this sport is balancing my school with my passion for riding. For me, school comes first because education is key to success. School would help me a lot with my riding career and I would not want to mess that up.

Any tips for other girls who are interested in the sport?

I would say to other girls that this sport is quite scary but I promise, it is very fun and adventurous. The goal is to enjoy it!

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How does it feel being a girl in a male-dominated sport?

Does it affect you?

Being in a male-dominated sport is quite pressuring because one would want to see me ride as fast as the boys. But I have actually been motivated by some of the boys that I ride with, who tell me how good and fast a rider I am which encourages me to do better in the sport.

What is your favorite thing about riding?

My favorite thing about riding is that after heavy rains, you can ride through the big puddles of water and mud.

Of course you are going to get wet and dirty, but that is the fun part about riding.

Interview by Karyn Foya

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Talita & Tebogo's Interview by Karyn Foya

Tasty Treats Talita Pitso (26, from Moshupa) and Tebogo Rakgare (25, from Thamaga) are accounting graduates and friends who recently set up their own catering business together, named Banting Foodie

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Due to high rates of unemployment in Botswana, we paired up to start a low carb diet business. Banting Foodie was started after we realized that there are not enough low carb foods in the market and we found it fit to do something about it. We started our company early this year with the vision to turn our passion for cooking into a business reality.

What do you enjoy about your work, and being business owners?

Cooking to us is about trying, learning new things and serving people with good and clean food every single day. Getting to see people enjoy every bite of our food keeps us going and also keeps us curious about what the next day has in store for us.

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Please tell us about your working relationship, as friends.

Is it easy to run a business together?

Being friends and business partners is not an easy thing but knowing where to draw boundaries between our friendship and our business has been helpful and keeps us going. We have our differences but with a common goal in mind, we always find ways to deal with them.

What achievement are you most proud of in terms of your business so far?

Our biggest achievement so far is being recognized and appreciated by Batswana which has resulted in us being interviewed by Duma FM, The Voice and now SKY Girls BW! What are your top 3 tips for setting up and running your own business?

Determination, commitment and passion. Be determined, focus on what you want to achieve and be committed to pushing yourself when no one else is around. Allow yourself to make mistakes and learn from them in order to grow.

What would you say to a teenage girl who thinks it’s not possible to start her own business in Botswana?

We all have great abilities within us, the problem starts when you limit yourself. Go all out for what you believe in and what you want to achieve, always remember that if you don’t take risks, you will work for someone who does.

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Her specificHer areas of focus include marketing development, of focus include strategy marketing strategy development, stakeholderstakeholder mandate engagements, memorandum of mandate engagements, memorandum of agreementsagreements implementation and execution, export implementation and execution, export development trade credittrade insurance, analysis as analysis as development credit market insurance, market well branding digital and advertising. welland branding digital advertising.

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Ke shapo ka: Motheo Mine is a 19-year old student at Maru-a-Pula School, currently doing her second year of A-levels.

She is also an artist, both in and out of school.

Negativity Dishonesty Being put in a box of limitations when chasing your dreams

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hat are your favourite forms of art?

I’ve always gravitated towards hyper realism and contemporary figurative art.

Anything really is possible if you just be yourself and not give into society’s perceptions of who you should be and under which bracket they expect you to fall into. My other favourite forms of art would have to be architecture, SFX makeup and makeup in general.

Who do you look up to the most for inspiration?

Mr David Magang, the don of Phakalane and the Golf Estate, who is widely acknowledged as an entrepreneurial legend. I aspire to have the same level of grit and perseverance he has to achieve something as big as creating my own empire.

What achievements are you most proud of?

The most recent award I received which was a High Achievement Award in AS Level Art and Design. I honestly wasn’t expecting this award at all, it really brought my mood up the day I found out!

Do you have support from friends and family for your interest in art?

They’re some of my biggest supporters, my dad especially, he actually suggested I study architecture a couple of years ago. You’d think that because he’s a virologist I’d be urged to study medicine as would any

child typically in an African household, but thankfully that wasn’t the case. He even suggested I venture into fashion design and continue to pursue being a makeup artist as well.

What advice would you give to a teenage girl considering getting into art?

Keep at your craft, no matter what that may be and never give up on trying to be the best artist you can possibly be. I didn’t come out the womb painting like Picasso, it took a couple tries as well as time and effort into perfecting my skillset. You’d be surprised at the huge improvement you can make in a year or two or even a couple of months if you keep practicing. As cliché as this may sound, practice makes perfect. Let your imagination run wild with what you want to create! The possibilities are endless! Any form of art goes, from painting, to sculpting and printmaking.

Whatever you envision in your mind, simply put pen onto paper, or in this case paint onto canvas.

How would you describe 2020 in one word?

Tragic. We lost a lot of souls and loved ones this year, some due to this horrific coronavirus and others for different reasons. Hug your friends and family a little tighter next time and be kind to everyone because you never know if that’ll be the last time you see them.

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WOMAN in TECH

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I fell deeply I fell in love deeply withintechnology love with technology in inplayed a huge played roleain huge technology role in technology so they areso equally they are equally my first year myoffirst tertiary year when of tertiary I experienced when I experienced creating creating my first application my first application and websites. andDuring websites. my During time in my time in BAC I founded BACWoTech I founded (Women WoTech in(Women Technology) in Technology) Botswana. Botswana.

What inspired What you inspired to found you WoTech? to found WoTech?

It was mainly It was inspired mainly byinspired the stereotypes by the stereotypes that I had that I had experienced experienced when pursuing whentechnology. pursuing technology.

I rememberI remember while I waswhile schooling I wasin schooling BAC we had in BAC an assignment we had an assignment to create a to website createfor a website the school. for the Theschool. tutor taught The tutor taught us something us something new, and then new,he and said then “If Ihe had said taught “If I had a taught a GLADYS WEST boy this, heboy would this,understand he would understand and do a better and do joba better job than you girls.” than That you girls.” night IThat went night home I went and created home and created one of the one bestof websites. the bestItwebsites. didn’t stop It didn’t there… stop even there… evencapable of capable being inof the being technology in the technology industry. The industry. The my classmates my classmates who were male who were camemale to continue came to continue second myth second is that myth women is that cannot women go far cannot withgo far with seeing what seeing I had what created I had andcreated didn’t believe and didn’t that believe I that I technology.technology.

There are women There are who women are breaking who are breaking could create could it oncreate my own. it on my own. glass ceilings glass and ceilings have successful and have successful careers in the careers in the technologytechnology industry. The industry. third myth The third is that myth women is that women What is your What favourite is yourthing favourite aboutthing working about inworking in cannot do certain cannot jobs do certain such as jobs networking such as networking in the IT in the IT technology? technology? industry. Women industry. canWomen also gocan up also buildings go upand buildings and TechnologyTechnology is the only is industry the only inindustry the world inthat the world can that can install cables install too!cables too! be appliedbe in any applied other inindustry. any otherFor industry. example, Forinexample, in Health youHealth need technology you need technology for scans orfor X-rays, scansinor X-rays, in What are the What things are that the things girls/ women that girls/ in STEMwomen in STEMEntrepreneurship Entrepreneurship you need technology you need technology for for related fields related havefields done have or achieved done orthat achieved we should that we should E-commerce E-commerce or in Accounting or in Accounting you can useyou can use know about? know about? technologytechnology such as Pastel. suchEssentially as Pastel. Essentially technologytechnology is is As I mentioned As I mentioned earlier, women earlier, were women the first were to the first to now needed now forneeded every industry. for everyAlso, industry. technology Also, technology is iscreate coding create andcoding a programming and a programming language. language.

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The GPS (Global The GPS Positioning (Global Positioning System) System) (keep your circle small) was created was by created a black woman by a black named woman Gladys named Gladys

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West. Wi-FiWest. was also Wi-Fi created was also by created a woman bynamed a woman named Hedy Lamarr Hedy andLamarr this also and influenced this also influenced the creation the creation of Bluetooth. of Bluetooth.

Even in Botswana Even inwe Botswana have amazing we have amazing women breaking womenthe breaking IT industry the IT ceilings industry such ceilings as such as BoitshephoBoitshepho Bolele whoBolele runs the who Hlanganani runs the Hlanganani ICT ICT Botswana which Botswana is a school which is that a school provides thatICT provides ICT training and training certifications. and certifications.

We have Refiloe We have Refiloe MatalapengMatalapeng who runs 2who IT companies runs 2 IT companies which are which are Vimosure and Vimosure Mahaliand Media.

Mahali We Media. also have WeAgang also have Agang Ditlhogo who Ditlhogo founded who Clicking founded Generations Clicking Generations and and also leads the alsoAfrica leadsCode the Africa week.Code We also week. have We also have Laurie James Laurie whoJames runs the who African runs the Cyber African Security.

Cyber Security.

We have women We have who women are breaking who areceilings breaking in the ceilings in the IT industry IT inindustry Botswana intoo.

Botswana too.

Tlamelo Cindy Melemo is a 26 year old from Who are your Who top are women your top in tech women thatinwe tech should that we should Mahalapye. She is the founder of WoTech look up? look up?

Locally I would Locally sayI Refiloe would say Matlapeng, Refiloe Matlapeng, BoitshephoBoitshepho Botswana and works as a Technology Bolele, Agang Bolele, Ditlhogo Agangand Ditlhogo Laurie and James.

Laurie James.

Development Officer for UNICEF Rwanda.

Internationally Internationally I would sayI Jacky wouldWrightsay Jacky theWrightchief the chief digital officer digital and officer corporate andvice corporate president viceof president of Microsoft, Angela Microsoft, Ahrendts Angela(Vice Ahrendts President (Viceof President of Apple), Marissa Apple), Mayer Marissa (CEOMayer of Yahoo) (CEOand of Yahoo) many and many more. Lastly, more. me of Lastly, course. me of course.

Ke sure ka: Can you give Can usyou some give examples us someof examples of technology-related technology-related courses andcourses careersand that careers that teenage girls teenage mightgirls not have mightthought not have of?thought of?

Technology-related Technology-related courses that courses are relevant that are torelevant to study in today’s studyworld in today’s are Artificial world are Intelligence Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, andMobile Robotics, Development, Mobile Development, Data Data Sciences, Actuarial Sciences,Sciences, ActuarialMachine Sciences, Learning, Machine Learning, Digital Culture Digital andCulture Digitaland Innovation.

Digital Innovation.

Travelling Reading Going to church

What advice What would advice you would give toyou a SKY give Girl to a SKY Girl consideringconsidering a career in a career STEM industry? in a STEM industry?

I would definitely I wouldadvise definitely youadvise to pursue youatocareer pursue in a career in the STEM industry the STEM because industry the because 4th industrial the 4th industrial revolution revolution is going to is wipe going outtoa wipe lot ofout industries a lot of industries and STEM careers and STEM arecareers the ones arethat thewill ones bethat driving will be driving the 4th Industrial the 4thRevolution.

Industrial Revolution.

STEM is theSTEM way to is the way to go becausego very because soon avery lot of soon people a lotwill of people be will be replaced byreplaced computers. by computers.

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Youn Youngg Mam Mamaa Interview by Karyn Foya

WhereWhere did youdid grow andup what your like? like? youup grow andwas what waschildhood your childhood

I grew upI grew in Orapa, there and went to senior Letlhakane up inschooled Orapa, schooled there and went toschool seniorinschool in Letlhakane where I completed form five.

I had theI best childhood memories.

I found I found where I completed form five. had the best childhood memories. my childhood best friend Lorato The streets grew upI grew in always my childhood best friendKatholo.

Lorato Katholo.

TheI streets up in always reminded me that as girl child youchild haveyou to be true and what reminded mea that as a girl have toto beyourself true to yourself and what you want in life. you want in life.

Please Please tell us about organization you founded – what– what tell usthe about the organization you founded does it does do? it do?

Single Moms Organization empowers women, women, especially San women Single Moms Organization empowers especially San who women who are single parents.

It exposes to opportunities in order in fororder themfor to them to are single parents.

It them exposes them to opportunities gain independence, we wantwe to see them be them able to of their of their gain independence, want to see betake ableownership to take ownership lives because women assume oncethat they have children their lives arelives are lives because womenthat assume once they have children their put on hold, which not true.

Being a mom stageisand the things put on hold,iswhich is not true.

Beingisaamom a stage and theyou things you used to do back arethen now are changing but regardless of that, we try towe try to used to then do back now changing but regardless of that,

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show them that yourthat goals andgoals ambitions have to be achieved no matter show them your and ambitions have to be achieved no matter what. what.

What inspired start this organization?

What inspired you to you startto this organization?

I was inspired to start this organization a single I was inspired to start this organization because because I becameI abecame single mom at mom at first iteasy wasn't then I accepted myself, toldthat myself 19 years.19 Atyears. first itAt wasn't buteasy thenbut I accepted myself, told myself I that I

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Thanks Motlhala is a 22-year-old from Khwai. A former Miss RADP North West (2018) and the founder of Single Moms Organization.

Who doWho you do feelyou youfeel represent? you represent?

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I would Iwant to want see myself young young would to seerepresenting myself representing girls from thefrom agesthe of 15 - 25ofbecause that's where girls ages 15 - 25 because that's where we are under lot of pressure.

You have to start we area under a lot of pressure.

You have to start being open about what you want in want life. It’s being open about what you in time life. It’s time to take control your life! to take of control of your life!

Negativity from people Pretending to be OK when I am actually not OK Stress

will get through this withthis thewith support of my of my will get through the support family and other women in society. was I was family and other women in When society.I When in Khwai I saw that there was a lot of single in Khwai I saw that there was a lot of single parenting cases and I decided to help them bythem by parenting cases and I decided to help creatingcreating Single Moms in the year SingleOrganization Moms Organization in the year 2018. 2018.

What do you do enjoy most What youthe enjoy theabout mostbeing aboutabeing a part of part this movement? of this movement?

The most enjoyable moments have always The most enjoyable moments havebeen always been when we see growth women.

It when we see among growththe among the women.

It brings tears of joy toof mejoy when I am surrounded brings tears to me when I am surrounded by women who want to want do better life. in life. by women who to doinbetter

Who inspires you most life, and why?

Who inspires youinmost in life, and why?

My mother me, Mme Faith Motlhala.

My inspires mother inspires me, Mme Faith Motlhala.

She has always that me in life you She hastaught alwaysme taught that in life you shouldn't give up because all it takes effort shouldn't give up because allis it just takes is just effort and patience. and patience.

How did it feel Miss RADP How didwinning it feel winning Miss North RADP North West 2018?

West 2018?

was an achievement to be crowned Miss RADP It was anItachievement to be crowned Miss RADP North West. said to‘you myself ‘you deserved it North West.

I said to Imyself deserved it I am moghel, moghel, I am proud ofproud you.’ of you.’

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What you inspired you to start What inspired to start your business? your business?

The need for mentorship for The need for mentorship for students in schools.

I wanted to students in schools. I wanted to be the mentor wish be the mentor I wish I had Ias a I had as a As a young student. As student. a young lady who lady who faced certainas challenges as a faced certain challenges a student during my school student during my school days, the days, the older me older me realized thatrealized if I had that a if I had a mentor to help methose overcome those mentor to help me overcome I would challenges, Ichallenges, would have been ahave been a better student, focused, confident better student, focused, confident and with avision long-term and with a long-term for vision for future.

I would my future. Imy would have not have not basedchoice my career choice on my based my career on my parents/ guardians’ parents/ guardians’ interests. interests.

I went to school because I was I went to school because I was being being pushed to, itpushed was a to, it was a culture, an expectation, but the culture, an expectation, but the gap was mygap lackwas of my lack of understanding of why I need understanding of why I need education. a student I was education. As a studentAs I was not aI just visionary, just knew I had not a visionary, knew I had to get good to get good grades, go togrades, varsity,go to varsity, graduate, geta acar, job, buy a car, buy graduate, get a job, buy buy house and get It is of a house andaget married.

It ismarried. of paramount importance that each paramount importance that each hasconviction a personal conviction scholar has scholar a personal

and understanding and understanding of the need of forthe need for school/education, need to pursue school/education, the need to the pursue school intentionally. school intentionally.

Why mentorship in schools?

Why mentorship in schools?

It greatlythe enhances the student’s It greatly enhances student’s chances It toempowers succeed. Itthem empowers them in chances to succeed. in ways like getting them to become many waysmany like getting them to become self-driven students self-driven students who alwayswho feel always feel to perform tasks, find their school motivated tomotivated perform tasks, find their school tasks meaningful, feel to competent to tasks meaningful, feel competent perform them.

It helps the student perform them.

It helps the student discover their capabilities discover their capabilities beyond the beyond the of theand classroom and to dream walls of thewalls classroom to dream beyond their current beyond their current state in life. state in life.

It helps students acknowledge It helps students acknowledge their weaknesses and their weaknesses and strengths, which in return strengths, which in return helps helps them to askthem for to ask for assistance.

In conclusion, assistance. In conclusion, mentoring mentoring students students helps them develop helps them develop socialsocialemotional emotional skills, like skills, like problem solving. problem solving.

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Where doWhere you see the next years?

Hahaha, wow! Very question, interesting question, Hahaha, wow!

Very interesting I must say. I must say.

Honestly, I see myself as a renowned international Honestly, I see myself as a renowned international transformational speaker, running a profit-making life transformational speaker, running a profit-making life coaching and mentorship that produces thousands coaching and mentorship parlour thatparlour produces thousands of young The business of young mentors andmentors leaders.and Theleaders. business will have will have different branches within the country different branches within the country and outside.and Theoutside. The thought ofme thishave makes me Ihave I want to have thought of this makes chills. wantchills. to have different mentorship communities within different schools. different mentorship communities within different schools.

What challenges faced in your What challenges have you have facedyou in your business?business? as a young lady did not study PenetratingPenetrating into schoolsinto as aschools young lady who did notwho study oraeven have a life coachingwas certificate was my psychology psychology or even have life coaching certificate my biggest challenge.

And also bringing something that our biggest challenge. And also bringing something that our school community is not familiar with. school community is not familiar with.

We are fromWe a are from a cultural background where a qualification you to cultural background where a qualification qualifies youqualifies to do certain things, we overlook gifts and talents. Remember, do certain things, we overlook gifts and talents.

Remember, we are a community of young mentors, andsee not many see we are a community of young mentors, and not many the gift have and the value bringon bythe looking on the the gift we have andwe the value we bring bywe looking outside, until open our and bring outside, until we open ourwe mouths andmouths bring solutions insolutions in school communities. struggle to some implement some their schooltheir communities.

We struggleWe to implement programs in schools as some teachers choose to disagree in programs in schools as some teachers choose to disagree in itse eng”. Cooperation and the name ofthe “kename bana, of ba“ke itsebana, eng”. ba Cooperation and collaboration my team and the school collaboration between mybetween team and the school management, thisdeal is the real deal breaker. management, this is the real breaker.

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Thank youme forback taking me most back to the most Whoah! Thank you for taking to the important days that mark milestones forgoes me. It first goes important days that mark milestones for me. It first to me, mycapabilities leadership capabilities back to me, back realizing myrealizing leadership to realizing to realizing What advice would you give tothat anyone that What advice would you give to anyone voice as a speaker anda becoming force to be reckoned my voice asmy a speaker and becoming force to beareckoned wants to start their own business? wants to start their own business? with.

Had I not followed the idea with. Had I not followed through thethrough idea to start withtoI start with I Know yourself. is veryas important as itdefine helps you define Know yourself.

This is veryThis important it helps you would not have known I carry within me. It was only would not have known what I carrywhat within me. It was only your and ownmake branditand make it easier your to discover your purpose your own brand easier to discover purpose 10 beginning of us in theinbeginning in 2016, through mentorship we 10 of us in the 2016, through mentorship we You can only pursueidea a business and passion.and Youpassion. can only pursue a business that is idea that is to retain mentees our different seminars, managed tomanaged retain mentees through ourthrough different seminars, aligned to your passion, one isabout passionate about aligned to your passion, what one is what passionate to be mentors they commitment had shown commitment to be mentors as they had as shown and growthand growth eventually exposes them to their purpose. helps you come eventually exposes them to their purpose.

It helps youItcome and theto team grew to 30 our of us.

From our community and the team grew 30 of us. From community up with vision your life.

Passion and pulls you up with a vision for ayour life.for Passion pushes and pushes pulls you outreach, young who were school dropouts, outreach, many youngmany people whopeople were school dropouts, to vision, fulfill your vision, itand motivates andhungry makes you to fulfill your it motivates makes you to hungry to and unemployed, their small We businesses. and unemployed, started theirstarted small businesses. have We have reach your destination.

Purpose provides you reach your destination. Purpose provides you with a sensewith a sense around 20 ofhave those thatbusinesses have theirrunning businesses around 20 of those that their andrunning and for your business. of direction of fordirection your business.

Form 5s who attended our career coaching sessions active. Formactive.

5s who attended our career coaching sessions to confidently desired managed tomanaged confidently choose theirchoose desiredtheir courses of courses of study. study.

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Flower Power

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Matheah Molete is a floral designer and owner of Azzani Designs, a company that makes flower walls. Her company has been featured in different publications, including InBusiness, BWunplugged, The Voice, RB2, WCW, and HubTv. What inspired you to create your own business?

I love the concept of self-expression and independence.

Azzani designs was an outlet to do both - to express the creative energy inside of me, independently. I started Azzani designs in 2018. I love nature (plants and flowers), I had travelled internationally, and I had an “aha” moment, when I saw something similar. So my love for nature and international travel inspiration sparked Azzani design!

What do you enjoy most about your work?

Self-expression and independence!

Did you study something to do with arts and crafts or are you self-taught and do this out of passion?

I studied Business Science, Economics and Management, worked in a bank for 5 years, in a treasury department, and this was self-taught.

Tell us a bit about the process of creating your flower walls? Is it a challenging task?

The design stage includes getting to know the customer’s interest and preference (colors and design). Assembling includes putting up the flowers on a frame as per customer’s preference and quality control. We use over 1000 artificial single flowers to make flower walls, after assembling them, quality control is important, ensuring that flower walls don’t fall, and design is as per client’s request. It can be challenging, but anything driven from passion is no challenge at all.

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Fake anything Bad energy Pleasing others before myself

What would you say to a teenage girl who thinks it’s not possible to start her own business in Botswana?

The limitations are only in your mind, anything is possible! Don’t be afraid to try something different. I have received so much support from Batswana. The support and reviews have been phenomenal.

What quote inspires you?

Life’s battles don’t always go To the strong or faster man But soon or later, the man who wins Is the man who thinks he can.

How would you describe 2020 in one word?

Reflection.

What is your ultimate goal, business-wise?

To grow and evolve, to provide the same quality of flower walls as international flower backdrop providers.

Are there any difficulties you have encountered throughout your course of being a business owner?

Start-up costs, and convincing clients that artificial flowers are just as good as real flowers.

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s we grow older, we start to experience a lot of wonders in the world. We hear people talk about anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and we grow to understand what these mean. We grow to at least, understand that these fall under the umbrella of mental health. Our mental health is a reflection of our state of mind. It includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Consequently, it affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and it influences the choices we make, which is why our mental health is so important.

Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood, to adolescence, and throughout adulthood. Just as with our physical health, we can experience mental health challenges. These challenges can happen to anyone, have many different signs and symptoms, and can look different in different people.

Some common symptoms of a mental health challenges include changes in mood, changes in the way you perceive things, obsessions, fears, and feelings of anxiety. The environment we live in can have a tremendous impact on our mental health, especially when it involves

people we care about, like our family and peers. If you are exposed to an environment that is physically, emotionally, or sexually abusive, you may find yourself feeling worthless or believing that life is not worth living. You may lose your self-esteem, feel as though nothing you do is ever good enough, that you are unlovable, a burden, and this may leave you feeling anxious, sad, empty, irritable, and/or hopeless. You may lose interest in activities that you used to find enjoyable. If this happens, you will notice that hanging out with friends or family doesn’t make you as happy as it used to, playing your favorite sport doesn’t excite you anymore, and your hobbies don’t help you relax or cheer you up as much as they used to.

You may start to withdraw from your loved ones, push people away so that you can be alone most of the time, sleep more than usual or less than usual, and lose or gain a significant amount of weight unintentionally due to a change in appetite. These changes in sleeping and eating patterns can affect your energy levels, you may be more active than usual, to a point where you speak faster than usual and are restless most of the time, or you may be constantly fatigued even after sleeping for several hours.

You may be fearful of being laughed at for saying the wrong answers in class. You may worry about being accepted by your peers, about your future, and you may also worry about how your parent will respond to the marks that you scored in a test, some may even fear going home or to school because of the kind of environment they have been exposed to.

Mental health challenges can manifest as physical symptoms such as fast heart rate, difficulty breathing, stomach aches, headaches, dizziness, and tense muscles. It takes so much effort and bravery to step forward and admit that you may not be able to handle these challenges all on your own. There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking someone for help. We might be afraid to speak up because we might think that we are bothering others, or we fear that people will think that we are weak. It is important to note that asking for help takes courage and will never be a sign of weakness.

Developing a healthy lifestyle, where we take care of our physical wellbeing can also have a significant impact on our mental health.

Additionally, we need to engage in positive self-talk. “I have control over my life.” “I am smart.” “I am beautiful.” “I am unique.” “I have a purpose!” Telling yourself these affirmations every day is the best reminder that you have power and worth.

The journey to better mental health is not always an easy one. This is why we have organization such as Botswana Network for Mental Health, UB psychology clinic, BONELA, and LEGABIBO, which you can reach out to for mental health support.

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Gaona Dintwe is a producer, TV presenter, master of ceremonies and all round media personality.

Letter to my 14 year old self

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ou are beautiful, unique, precious and worthy because you were created in the image of God. Please don’t doubt whether you add value to the world, because you do. You are the first of your kind and the last there will ever be.

Don’t worry about being bullied for being short, there is nothing you can do about it, dynamite comes in small packages and the bullies are just insecure and are trying to dim your light, do not let them win.

Teacher is wrong when he says “Thabo bullies you because he likes you”, someone who likes you isn’t supposed to treat you like that. Pulling your hair, twisting your arm and throwing things at you? Someone who likes you is kind to you and helps you, so talk to someone, tell your guidance and counselling teacher or mama le papa. Always be kind to everyone, and remember mama is right about “books before boys”, you have your whole life ahead of you to date, when you are more mature it will be more fun because you will know yourself better and also know what you want in life. Remember what happened to your classmate who fell pregnant and had to unfortunately drop out of school? It was so sad, all her dreams of being a doctor were put on hold, so mama is right, when you are older you will be able to make the right decisions about what you want and do not want.

Keep up your love for drama, it’s great to have a hobby so that you don’t focus on books, books, books all the time and so you stay off the streets. It was so much fun when you travelled to Zimbabwe as part of ‘Magosi little theater’ and your play won the competition, right? It’s also very nice going into character when you are on stage and you don’t have to be your shy self, it feels like escaping into a magical world where everything is perfect and is also a medium for you to build your confidence to stand in front of an audience.

Keep up the great work, all this training will help you in your work on radio, TV, and on stage in the future. Study hard and keep the awards rolling so you can achieve your dream of studying performing arts. Your parents are right, the world is your oyster, pass your form 5 and go to tertiary. Smile and walk tall baby girl, the world is waiting for your magic. It’s possible, believe it! I love you.

Gaona

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SKYscopes

AQUARIUS (Jan20- Feb 18)

You may be feeling some pressure to excel and although ambition is great, remember to enjoy where you are. There is a lot for you to be proud of so take time to acknowledge that. O nne sure ka yourself!

You are a boss girl- anything you set your mind to; you can achieve.

ARIES (Mar 21- Apr 19)

Don’t worry about things not going “your way” and how your plans are not coming together. 2020 was not a planned year for anyone, so you are not alone. Continue writing down your goals and see you get to achieve them effortlessly, after all, this is our world to run.

GEMINI (May 21- Jun 20)

The world is waiting for you to unleash your talents. Don’t look at miss Rona and what 2020 has done. Consider starting small if you are too scared to do the big things- volunteer at school, start or join a club and with time you will be more comfortable with the great things you want to do.

PISCES (Feb 19- Mar 20)

As you wander and live in your imagination, embrace your creativity. Your thoughts are powerful and often manifest themselves in your life. Use that superpower of yours to create magic- the world needs it girl!

Remember that we run this.

TAURUS (Apr 20- May 20)

Hey girl, you need to take some time off. Some quiet time for yourself so that you can hear yourself (weird right?). A few yoga sessions or meditation at the start or end of your day will help you to have a clear mind. Don’t be so hard on yourself, all will fall into place. Your next chapter is awaiting you.

CANCER (Jun20 – Jul 22)

If you are having a challenge that seems to be big for you, just break it down into smaller chunks. If you are learning how to save for something cool, start small but the important thing is to start. This will help you in many other areas in your life- just watch!

Tap into your inner self, which is powerful, you are a force babes.

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LEO (Jul 23- Aug 22)

As this year comes to an end, remember that a positive mindset goes a long way. Good vibes are all around you and as you protect your peace, spread this happiness that is with you because someone close to you may need it. Your SKY sisters need your positive vibes.

LIBRA (Sept 22- Oct 23)

You started the year really strong and you have slowed down recently. The year has taken a toll on many people. Engage your loved ones to encourage you out of this “flight mode” because it will make a big difference. You know the goals you had set out, push yourself out of your comfort zone.

SAGI ARIUS (Nov 22- Dec 21)

Listen mo’girl- that thing you have wanting to do –DO IT! Maybe it’s a new hair colour, starting your YouTube channel, writing a blog post or filming a dance video, but you need to do it. Don’t wait any longer- re sure ka wena because you are a glowgetter!

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 21)

Your thinking is out of this world at most times and this is a gift. Never forget that you are special and talented and the world needs to witness it. Moghel, girls run this world!

Keep doing what you do best and enjoy the benefits of hard work.

SCORPIO (Oct 24- Nov 21)

Well done SKY Girl! You have proven to yourself just how cool and awesome you are and you should give yourself a pat on the back. Dira vosho to celebrate yourself. You have earned it. You live out being a bossgirl and don’t ever forget this.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19)

This year has been difficult for everyone, but with your attitude and resilience, we know you will make it through and 2021 will be great. It’s your birthday soon, enjoy the spotlight! Re sure ka wena!

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