Meet Ms. Dzene Makhwade - Seboni, Mascom CEO & Co-Chair of the Private Sector Forum for Children. As UNICEF launches the Business Forum for Children’s Rights today, she leads the call for ethical business, family-first policies & child-focused action. #ForEveryChild #UNICEF

MEET THE HOST SPEAKER | Dr. Kimanzi Muthengi, Acting UNICEF Rep, Botswana Dr. Muthengi welcomes all to the #BusinessForChildren Forum, and calls for responsible business, family-friendly policies & investment in children. Together, we can build a child-focused economy.

“This is a bold new chapter in how business champions children’s rights,” said Mascom CEO & Forum Co-Chair, Ms. Dzene Makhwade-Seboni.

Much appreciate exceptional support to child rights and programming by the government of Botswana and the private sector. Greatly inspired by His Honor Ndaba Gaolathe visionary speech.

“This forum is more than a pledge - it’s a promise. A promise that the private sector, government, and UNICEF will walk hand in hand to rewrite the future for every child in Botswana. Together, we are building a nation where no child is left behind.” - Dr. Kimanzi Muthengi, Acting

A big moment for education in Botswana. Yesterday movers & shakers in education across the country took stock of progress made to date and the road ahead to improving learning at scale with a keynote by Honorable Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education Nono Kgafela-Mokoka.

UNICEF, alongside the UK in Botswana 🇬🇧🇧🇼, World Bank, and Youth Impact, took part in a high-level panel on Outcome-Based Education in Botswana, hosted at the British High Commissioner's Residence on Tuesday evening.

Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Hon. Nono Kgafela-Mokoka, announced bold reforms including STEAM-driven learning, coding, robotics, and a focus on real-world skills.

ICYMI: Leaders walked for change at #BATANANIWalk2025, supporting #JourneyOfHopeBotswana & breast cancer awareness. Together with Mascom, UNICEF is driving social impact - because #EveryStepCounts for every child. #TogetherForChange #UNICEFBotswana

Today in Ghanzi District, we handed over 3 new play parks to D’Kar, Kuke & New Xade Primary Schools - benefitting 1,800+ children. "Play is more than fun - it’s vital to learning and growth," - Dr. Kimanzi Muthengi, UNICEF Acting Country Rep. #ForEveryChild #PlayToLearn #UNICEF

The Botswana Government and UNICEF continue to work hand in hand to create lasting change for children - investing in education, health, protection, and empowerment. Together, we’re not just responding to challenges; we’re shaping resilient systems that uplift every child, every

Identity begins at birth. Without a birth certificate, children risk being invisible - denied healthcare, school & protection. Parents, register your child today. Inclusion starts with identity. #ForEveryChild #BirthRegistration #LegalIdentity #UNICEFBotswana #CRVSDay

Aligned with Vision 2036 & SDG 4.2, this initiative ensures every child gets a strong start in life. #ForEveryChild #ECD #EducationForAll #Botswana #SchoolReadiness #UNICEF

Appreciate Roger Federer Foundation response to work with UNICEF Botswana and Botswana Government to upscale school readiness.

Honored to join the Honorable Minister, PS and Roger Federer Foundation in outlining the road map and vision to accelerate school readiness initiative in Botswana.

Today, UNICEF and De Beers Group met to explore new opportunities for collaboration focused on empowering children and young people across Botswana.

The discussion centred on strengthening key areas such as foundational learning, youth employability, and social innovation, building on the momentum of initiatives like Generation Unlimited (GenU). Together, we’re investing in brighter futures where every child and young person has

"Connectivity is a bridge over culture." - Kimanzi Muthengi With #GIGA support, 700+ schools in Botswana are now online - transforming classrooms, empowering teachers & giving every child the tools to thrive. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=al8xPh… #ForEveryChild #UNICEFBotswana

When students connect, they discover, learn and grow. #GigaBotswana #UNICEFBotswana #EveryChildConnected #DigitalLearning #EquityInEducation #FutureReady #ClosingTheDigitalDivide

Sunday is #WorldTeachersDay! Thank you to all educators around the world for their unwavering dedication to future generations. Join UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 in celebrating teachers worldwide: unesco.org/en/days/teache…