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On 20th June, 2009, DTC Botswana officially handed over its Corporate Social Investment project in Mahalapye.
The project, the Central Association of the Blind & Disabled (CABD) is a registered membership-based charity, which started operating in 1981 with its head office in Serowe. It is an organisation for people with disabilities and promotes the employment of these people. CABD also advocates for total rehabilitation of people with disabilities.
CABD applied for a donation for a Rehabilitation Unit at their Mahalapye branch. DTC Botswana donated P 391, 200 towards the construction of the Rehabilitation Unit which includes a Physiotherapy room; Stimulation room for children; Ablution block; Consultation room & Office. Other funds went towards fencing of the centre as well as purchasing of rehabilitation equipment and office furniture.
The hand-over ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Health, Lesego Motsumi. Other dignitaries present were Kgosi Maunatlala; Member of Parliament for Mahalapye East Botlogile Tshireletso; the co-founder of the centre, Monageng; and Councillor Ditshameko. DTC Botswana was represented by the Head of Finance, Mpho Dimbungu.
In her hand-over speech, Dimbungu said that, 'One group that needs special attention is of people who have disabilities because often times their condition interferes with many aspects of their lives. Some people with disabilities are unable to go to school, get a job or participate in social activities. It is therefore important to ensure that these people are fully enabled in order that they can live life to the fullest. Through the different services that it offers, the Central Association of the Blind and Disabled will make it possible for disabled people in the Mahalapye sub-district to maximise their functional ability'. She also applauded CABD's management for a job well-done and reaffirmed DTC Botswana's commitment to bettering the lives of people with disabilities.
Meanwhile, On 29th June 2009, DTC Botswana also held a function to hand-over the Shining Light Awards winner's prize made up of jewellery design tools valued at P20, 000. The tools were received by the Overall winner of the DTC Botswana Shining Light Awards competition Katja Nilsson. Dignitaries included the Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development, Kavis Kario; Diamond Hub Coordinator, Dr Akolang Tombale; and many others.
Interpreting her winning piece, Katja Nilsson, says she epitomised the 2008/09 theme of "Fingerprints of Your Journey" through an 18-carat, white and red gold neckpiece, set with 674 round, brilliant- cut diamonds. The interconnected white and red gold strands of the neckpiece brought to mind the outstretched upside-down roots of baobab trees which are abundant in areas of the Makgadikgadi Pans, which she says was her inspiration.
When giving a background of the competition, Toby Frears, Head of Sales and Marketing, DTC Botswana, highlighted that the competition is in line with DTC Botswana's Vision of enhancing the emotional value, desirability and integrity of diamonds, emphasizing that the competition encouraged designers to create work that is timeless, elegant, mythical and contemporary.
At the event, an educational grant of P20, 000 was handed over to the Ministry of Education and Skills Development on behalf of Oodi College of Applied Arts and Technology. The grant will assist in procuring specialised tools and equipment which shall ensure graduates are well versed in cutting-edge technology.
Kario welcomed this gesture as one that will complement the Government's long-term vision of creating a vibrant, sustainable and profitable downstream industry that will deliver additional value for the country.
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