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The Patriot Woman Focused on Batswana women, the magazine speaks to the modern business woman as a game changer in a world that has been traditionally dominated by men.

MOLOME TAKES CHARGECinderella Monica Molome, the newly elected president of the Botswana National Front Women’s League (...
05/05/2025

MOLOME TAKES CHARGE

Cinderella Monica Molome, the newly elected president of the Botswana National Front Women’s League (BNFWL) is fast at work aiming to transform the BNFWL into a force to reckon with together with her fellow comrades elected into the committee during the elections held at Letlhakane last weekend.

Molome has emphasized that BNFWL is the voice of women in the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government. She speaks to STAFF WRITER BAKANG TIRO to share her roadmap.

Q: Who is Cindy Molome?

CM: I am Cinderella Monica Molome – preferred name Monica, a wife and mother of 3 boys, an accountant by profession and dedicated political activist with a deep-rooted passion for gender equality, economic empowerment and community development. My journey in politics stems from my upbringing in a politically active family, shaping my commitment to social justice and progressive policies

[photo - The Argus Online]

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THE GIRL CHILD MOVEMENT’S FIGHT FOR CHANGEGROWING up as a girl in Botswana comes with challenges that can shape—or shatt...
29/04/2025

THE GIRL CHILD MOVEMENT’S FIGHT FOR CHANGE

GROWING up as a girl in Botswana comes with challenges that can shape—or shatter—a young life. Whether it’s the struggle to stay in school, the risk of gender-based violence, or the weight of expectations that dictate what a girl can and cannotdo, the odds are often stacked against them.

But where society sees obstacles, Lebang Gagoope sees opportunity. Through the Girl Child Movement Botswana (GCM), she is fighting to make sure that no girl is held back by circumstances she did not choose.

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GAONE KEITUMETSE,THE THINK TANK-ACTING SENIOR MANAGER STRATEGY, TRANSFORMATION, AND INNOVATION - DEBSWANAGaone Keitumets...
29/04/2025

GAONE KEITUMETSE,THE THINK TANK-ACTING SENIOR MANAGER STRATEGY, TRANSFORMATION, AND INNOVATION - DEBSWANA

Gaone Keitumetse plays a key role in shaping Debswana’s future. As Acting Senior Manager for Strategy, Transformation, and Innovation, she helps develop and implement the company’s long-term plans. Her job is about solving problems, guiding teams, and making sure the business moves in the right direction.

But there’s more to her than strategy—she’s also a music lover, a foodie, and someone who believes in staying curious and open to new experiences.

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DIRECTING THE NARRATIVEIF there’s one thing Laone Phologolo understands, it’s the power of a well-crafted story. Whether...
28/04/2025

DIRECTING THE NARRATIVE

IF there’s one thing Laone Phologolo understands, it’s the power of a well-crafted story. Whether she’s curating Debswana’s corporate image,elevating executive thought leadership, or launching industry first campaigns, Phologolo is in the business of shaping perceptions and leaving a lasting impact.

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BEYOND PASSION, EXCELLENCE …. she lets work do the talkingAt 34, Tshepang Mokhurutshe is running the legal affairs...
24/04/2025

BEYOND PASSION, EXCELLENCE

…. she lets work do the talking

At 34, Tshepang Mokhurutshe is running the legal affairs division at Botswana Savings Bank (BSB) while making space for the things that bring her joy—whether it’s a well-argued case, a wedding feast-style plate of ‘seven colours,’ or her latest book pick.

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BANKER OF NOTE The elegant Baile Corrigan , Head of Global Markets at First National Bank Botswana (FNBB), is determine...
24/04/2025

BANKER OF NOTE

The elegant Baile Corrigan , Head of Global Markets at First National Bank Botswana (FNBB), is determined to deliver streling perfromances for the bank across all her fucntions. Writes BAKANG TIRO

An experienced banking executive with a career spanning almost - 18 years in July 2025, Baile Corrigan has been an asset for the bank since joining it in 2007.
Through her hard work and excellence, she has been rewarded with one key position after the other, becoming Executive Assistant to the Head of Retail Banking, Business Performance and Measurement Manager, Executive Assistant to the first FNB female CEO, Customer Dealer and Sales Manager.

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STRONG, FOCUSED FORCE OF NATURE “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken” by Oscra Wilde is a mantra that drives Dr ...
24/04/2025

STRONG, FOCUSED FORCE OF NATURE

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken” by Oscra Wilde is a mantra that drives Dr Itumeleng Seitshiro’s life. In an Industry where women are often expected to blend in, she chooses to stand out – not just through her intellect and accomplishments but through the unwavering authenticity that has shaped her journey.
As the Technical Assistant to the Executive Head of Projects at Debswana, she is the voice of Horizon II Projects, the backbone of major projects that shape Botswana’s mining landscape.

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A TRAILBLAZER IN THE EXCHANGE WORLD Thapelo Tebogo Moribame towers well above her peers in her field. It came as no surp...
23/04/2025

A TRAILBLAZER IN THE EXCHANGE WORLD

Thapelo Tebogo Moribame towers well above her peers in her field. It came as no surprise – therefore – that she was recently named one of the World Federation of Exchanges’ (WFE) Top 20 Women Leaders for 2025. This prestigious recognition places her among the most influential women in global financial market infrastructure.

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MOKOKA ENFORCES CONTROLS Boikobo Mokoka, Head of Risk and Compliance at the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), has built a c...
23/04/2025

MOKOKA ENFORCES CONTROLS

Boikobo Mokoka, Head of Risk and Compliance at the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), has built a career dedicated to ensuring ethical business practices and regulatory adherence. Her ride into the financial sector was spurred by a deep passion for the field. As a woman in a senior position at the BSE, Mokoka has had to keep pace with frequent and complex regulatory changes.

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MODERNISING THE EXCHANGE MASEGO Pheto-Lentswe has built a strong reputation in banking, risk management, and capital mar...
23/04/2025

MODERNISING THE EXCHANGE

MASEGO Pheto-Lentswe has built a strong reputation in banking, risk management, and capital markets. With nearly three decades of experience, she plays a key role in Botswana’s financial sector. As Head of Clearing and Settlement at the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), she has led efforts to modernise securities depository systems, making the market more efficient and secure.

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The Patriot Woman was launched in 2016 as a pull-out insert of The Patriot on Sunday newspaper and ultimately became glossy edition it is today. Its objective is mainly to enhance the profile and profiling of women, telling their unique stories to inspire, motivate and encourage other women and the nation as a whole. The magazine was distributed as an insert in the newspaper until September 2018. The magazine is now being sold as a stand-alone in select stores around the country.