BU’s Botho University recently hosted the Linkz Competitions, an annual event that has become one of Botswana’s most eagerly awaited youth gatherings. Initially an ICT-focused event in 2009, Linkz has evolved. Since 2018, it has broadened to include contests in Business, Accounting, Engineering, Health, and more, drawing hundreds of participants annually.
This year’s (2023) event included 13 activities for Tertiary and Senior Secondary schools from government and private Institutions. A total of 88 prize winners were awarded along with an overall Winner / Runner Trophy from Senior Secondary and Tertiary. The overall Secondary School winner: Al Nur Secondary and the overall winner of Tertiary School winner: Botho University.
Here are noteworthy achievements from the competition:
In the Secondary School Category:
Bed Making Champions: Gaborone International School
Accounts Quiz first place: Naledi Senior Secondary School Science Presentation winners: Enko
Botho Case Study Interpretation of Accounts: Madiba Senior Secondary School
Cyber Security Champions: Rainbow High School
Debate: Al-Nur
In the Tertiary Institutions Category:
Science Presentation: Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Circuit Design: Botho University showcased excellence in and Cyber Security.
Virtual Tourism: Ledumang Secondary School.
Business Idea Pitch: Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
In the Tertiary Institutions Category:
Science Presentation: Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Circuit Design: Botho University showcased excellence in and Cyber Security.
Virtual Tourism: Ledumang Secondary School.
Business Idea Pitch: Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
These impressive results unequivocally underscore the exceptional talent and unwavering dedication of Botswana’s youth. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants and winners for their remarkable accomplishments.
These competitions are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future landscape of education and technology within our nation. Our profound gratitude goes out to our esteemed sponsors: Century Office Supplies, Copiers Botswana, DataCloud, Grant Thornton Botswana, Phoenix Botswana Insurance, Alpha Direct, Diligent Group African (Pty) Ltd, and Orange Data Center.
Additionally, we would like to express our appreciation to our distinguished guest speaker, Mr. Carlson Chiswo, CEO and Managing Director of Phoenix of Botswana Assurance Company Ltd, for gracing the event with his presence.
