Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Diacore
Diacore, has seven decades of expertise and heritage in the diamond industry with diversified interests in the diamond business such as providing rough and polished diamonds to customers around the world, cutting and polishing rough diamonds in Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and New York. Diacore is known for its leadership in rare and exceptional diamonds as well as creation of unique high-end jewelry. Some of the famous diamonds crafted by Diacore are the 203.04 carat De Beers Millennium Star and the magnificent Pink Star – a 59.60 carats, internally flawless, oval cut, fancy vivid pink diamond.
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Mascom Wireless Pty Ltd
Licensed in February 1998, Mascom Wireless is the leading mobile telecommunications operator in Botswana. As at December 2010, Mascom had a subscriber base in excess of 1.45 million giving it a market share of just over 53% of the Botswana mobile telecoms market. Mascom is well recognised as an innovative and proudly Botswana corporate citizen. Our Corporate Social Investment Initiative targets groups and organizations that work towards positively contributing to ordinary people and the less privileged by changing their lives for the better. Our brand promise "Number 1 because of you" embraces this concept and thecompany supports it by adopting an innovative approach to doing business.
Diamond Sponsors
The Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort
Just a few minutes from the city centre of Gaborone and 12 kilometres from the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport lies The Grand Palm Hotel, which offers luxurious and affordable accommodation in two hotels - the 5-star Peermont Walmont (the first 5-star hotel in Botswana) and the 3-star Peermont Metcourt Inn, gourmet dining, dazzling entertainment, a thrilling casino and a world-class Convention Centre, all underpinned by Botswana hospitality.
Silver Sponsor
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world's foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™, which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world. Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism.
Bomaid
Company history
Botswana Medical Aid Society (Bomaid) is Botswana’s leading private medical aid owned by its subscribing members. The Society is a non-profit organisation and was registered under the Societies Act in 1970. It was established by a consortium which drew its initial membership from audit firms, parastatals and banking sector employers in Botswana. The aim of these businesses was to pool funds together to assist their employees to defray medical expenses.
Known as “The Medical Aid You Can Trust”, over the years Bomaid has grown into a vibrant brand and is an integral part in the lives of many people. It is the oldest and the largest private medical aid in the country with a market share of around 50% of the open medical aid schemes and a membership of 38,000 covering a total of 85,000 lives. Bomaid is self-administered and is an accredited member of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF).
Client portfolio
Bomaid has a membership base that comprises a fusion of large local and multi-national corporations, embassies, SMEs and individuals. It is committed to provide relevant, market applicable products and services that meet the needs of businesses, individuals and families across Botswana. By offering these diverse and dynamic healthcare solutions, Bomaid is able to live up to its promise to be there for its members. In addition, it provides insurance products that are complimentary to the medical aid industry.
Strategy
BOMAID VISION
Your companion for healthier happier lives.
BOMAID MISSION
To provide competitive and diverse health care solutions for members through innovation and excellence.
Bomaid continuously aligns its products and services to the changing needs and expectations of its members. The Society constantly benchmarks against other schemes in the region as part of a proactive effort to be on a par with the best regional and international standards of practice. Through consultation with the organisation’s actuaries, regular research and continuous engagement with members, Bomaid’s intention is always to anticipate its members’ expectations and design aptly propositioned solutions.
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