The evolution of data analytics reflects a broader shift in how organisations make decisions. What began as a way to record historical information has evolved into systems capable of predicting outcomes and increasingly recommending action. As of 2026, organisations are … Read More
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STRATEGY & PERSONAL LIFE
We usually associate strategy with companies: markets, positioning, competitive advantage. But strategy is just as relevant at a personal level. In both business and life, success is rarely the result of one bold decision. It is usually the result of … Read More
A CONTINENT OF UNTAPPED POTENTIAL: THE RISE OF AFRICAN STARTUPS
Africa’s startup ecosystem is undergoing a remarkable transformation, evolving from a nascent market into a vibrant hub of innovation. Fueled by a young and rapidly growing population, increasing mobile penetration, and a burgeoning tech-savvy workforce, the continent is witnessing a … Read More
TIME TO WAKE UP: Botswana’s Post-Diamond Future Hinges on Innovation and Technology
Botswana’s economy is at a critical juncture. The recent slump in natural diamond demand—an industry that has historically contributed up to 20% of the country’s GDP and roughly 80% of export earnings—reveals just how vulnerable we are to global market … Read More
Reflecting on 2024 and Planning for 2025: Lessons from the P.D.C.A. Cycle
As the year ends, many of us reflect on the goals we made at the beginning of 2024. Whether these objectives were personal, family-oriented, or related to friendships, they always represented our desire for growth and betterment. Some may call … Read More
The Triple Constraints of Life: Balancing Scope, Time, and Cost
As we begin the year 2025, I know a lot of us would have set ourselves goals, in one form or another, and many are times where set goals are major or mini projects to us personally or our families, … Read More
LEVERAGING PPPS TO CLOSE FINANCING GAPS TO PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE AND ALLEVIATE UNEMPLOYMENT
The 1st of November 2024 ushered in a new Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government in Botswana. The new government has inherited a government faced with numerous challenges, including very high youth unemployment, a subdued diamond market depleting government coers, … Read More
CURIOSITY AS A SUPERPOWER: Why a High Curiosity Quotient Matters to Project Management Professionals
“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.”– Albert Einstein. I recently stumbled upon the term CQ—Curiosity Quotient. Yes, CQ, not IQ or EQ. Ironically, my own curiosity led me to look further into this concept. People in … Read More
From Start to Finish: Managing Your Marathon Like a Project
With the growing enthusiasm for marathon running, which has seen unprecedented growth in participation, I see the marathon as a powerful metaphor for executing a successful project. Marathons are longer and more challenging than shorter races, demanding focus, strategic planning, … Read More
Beyond the Rhetoric of Data as the New Oil
Why Organizations in Botswana Are Struggling to Leverage Their Data and How They Can Start Winning The phrase “data is the new oil” has become common across industries, highlighting data’s potential to drive value in modern businesses. It’s becoming of … Read More