SMME Growth Zone

12/04/2026

🔥 YOU ARE INVITED | RELAY OUR STORY 🔥
Botswana content creators, podcasters, storytellers & young entrepreneurs — this is your moment.
We are hosting the Relay Our Story: National Content Creators Pitso & Campaign Launch 🇧🇼✨
📅 14 April 2026
📍 Court 5, National Stadium Area, Gaborone
🕤 Arrival: 09:30 | Event: 10:00–13:00
This is not a normal event — it is a creative activation space ahead of the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026.
✨ Special Highlight:
We are honored to host Mr Obusitswe, Manager at Golden Door Sport Agency, who will be speaking on the relevance of content creators to the FNB Grand Prix.
Expect:
🎤 Live podcast setups
🎥 Content creation & storytelling
🤝 Collaboration with top creators & institutions
💡 Real conversations about Botswana’s creative future
🎟️ FREE ENTRY (registration required)
👉 Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAO7x4cfCE6lFGqka0Xnjk7iUtjC26DiBB_RPIIZFSPFQ8qQ/viewform?usp=header⁠�
Let’s tell Botswana’s story — OUR WAY 🇧🇼🔥

12/04/2026

11/04/2026

📣 CALL FOR CONTENT CREATORS

You are invited to the Relay Our Story: National Content Creators Pitso & Campaign Launch

This gathering will bring together creators, institutions, and stakeholders to collaborate on telling Botswana’s story ahead of the World Relays

📍 Venue:Court 5, National Stadium Area, Gaborone
📅 Date:14 April 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 13:00

The event will feature:

• Opening remarks by Obakeng Kokwe
• Campaign presentation by Metha Ralefatsana
• Keynote address from the CEO of the National Arts Council of Botswana
• Insights from a representative of the FNB Grand Prix
• A stakeholder alignment panel with national institutions
• Creator engagement and collaboration session

🎯 Campaign Goal:
100 Creators. 30 Days. One Story: Botswana.

If you are a content creator, aspiring creator, or creative professional interested in contributing to a national storytelling movement, we encourage you to register.

🔗 Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAO7x4cfCE6lFGqka0Xnjk7iUtjC26DiBB_RPIIZFSPFQ8qQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115067340756837374976

⚠️ Limited seats available.

Let’s come together and
Relay Botswana’s story to the world.

09/02/2026

📢 Hey!
You’re invited to React. Decode. Relay. – Youth Budget Watch & Dialogue 2026!
🗓 Next Monday
⏰ 1 PM – 4 PM
📍 Court 5, Behind National Stadium
🎟 Free for youth
Watch the National Budget Speech live, decode it in plain language, and join the discussion.
Limited court-size seating! Stall booking: P300
RSVP & More Info:
Dr Ophadile – 74394563 (Orange) | 74233949 (Mascom)
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/wDJivQcZEeHC6MqY9�

30/11/2025

Botswana, let’s rally behind our Queen,Sebaga
Content creators, here’s your chance to win 1 night Bed & Breakfast at Messy’s Bed & Breakfast — on the house.

All you need to do:
Create any video supporting Sebaga on her Miss Culture Global journey.
Use the hashtags
Tag the partners:

Competition closes 10 December.
Winner announced on Sebaga Manyapetsa’s page.

Show up. Create. Represent.

26/11/2025

Botswana Emerging Technologies Expo hits GIS this weekend. Metha Ralefatsana sat with Mr. Wesley from Click&Pay to break down what BETEX is pushing: AI, fintech, blockchain, renewable energy, smart infrastructure, and the future of innovation in Botswana. It’s a real meeting point for creators, founders, investors, and policymakers. Content Culture, pull up. This is a story worth relaying.

21/11/2025

21/11/2025

MEET BOKANG L. MOKALAKANE
Re Mmogo Visuals

BUILDING YOUR CREATIVE BRAND THROUGH BOTSWANA’S STORIES

Bokang brings a fresh perspective on how creators can use Botswana’s culture, music, and everyday life to build a powerful creative identity.

His session covers:
• Building a personal and professional brand
• Using content to tell authentic Setswana stories
• Visual storytelling for music, events, and social media
• Collaboration and positioning for national impact

This is a practical session for creators who want to stand out with purpose.

Event Details
Theme: Preparing Young Creators for National Impact
Venue: Messy’s Bed & Breakfast, Block 3
Capacity: 70 Creators

Registration is currently closed. A new link for Event recap, resources and updates:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5_ArXPfjljR9zDcI6Ojtz2beEWh77UxroC5AyQAyQsh5p7w/viewform?usp=header

21/11/2025

MEET KHUMO — UPPER STANDARDS SPA: CREATORS NEED WELLNESS TOO
Khumo is bringing a message creators rarely hear: your health is part of your brand.
Her talk focuses on wellness, rest, and why resetting is essential to long-term creativity.

She will also introduce her new spa — a space built for restoration and clarity.

Event Details
Theme: Preparing Young Creators for National Impact
Venue: Messy’s Bed & Breakfast, Block 3
Capacity: 70 Creators

Registration is currently closed. A new link for Event recap, resources and updates:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5_ArXPfjljR9zDcI6Ojtz2beEWh77UxroC5AyQAyQsh5p7w/viewform?usp=header

21/11/2025

MEET SA MEDIA (SHAYAN)

BUILDING A CREATOR COMMUNITY THAT CARES

Shayan will speak on The Content Creators Donation Drive, an initiative that brings creators together for a shared cause.
He’s pushing for a creator industry that not only grows — but gives back.

His message is simple: collaboration grows the movement, and giving strengthens it.

Event Details
Theme: Preparing Young Creators for National Impact
Venue: Messy’s Bed & Breakfast, Block 3
Capacity: 70 Creators

Registration is currently closed. A new link for Event recap, resources and updates:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5_ArXPfjljR9zDcI6Ojtz2beEWh77UxroC5AyQAyQsh5p7w/viewform?usp=header

21/11/2025

MEET BO JACKSON

WINNING ACROSS PLATFORMS

Bo Jackson breaks down what creators often struggle with: consistency and strategy.
His session teaches creators how to use Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X with intention — not guesswork.

Key takeaways:
• Content planning and scheduling
• How to benchmark from successful creators
• Practical methods creators can apply immediately
• What real consistency looks like in today's digital landscape

Event Details
Theme: Preparing Young Creators for National Impact
Venue: Messy’s Bed & Breakfast, Block 3
Capacity: 70 Creators

Registration is currently closed. A new link for Event recap, resources and updates:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5_ArXPfjljR9zDcI6Ojtz2beEWh77UxroC5AyQAyQsh5p7w/viewform?usp=header