Chef Monana

It really was an eventful weekend ❤️

To my family, friends and colleagues, I would like to thank you for making the time and effort to come and celebrate my winning of the Best Woman in Tourism and Hospitality award. ❤️Last night was nothing short of amazing, being surrounded by love and light and accolades from all of you made my night. A special mention to the organizers,Botswana Chef's Association you all did an unforgettable thing. Beyond Bread thank you my sisters for the continuous support. I could spend all day talking about the effort and dedication it takes to be a woman in the hospitality and tourism sector. But today I applaud my support system, my fighters, the backbone to my success for always backing me up and motivating me to keep grinding day and night. From me to you, all I can say is thank you and le kamoso my people. Let’s conquer the world, this is only the beginning.😘

Our Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Keitumetse Setlang, will be speaking at the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards!

For more speaker information, visit the link: https://www.tourismleadershipforum.africa/2024-speakers/

I came. I saw. I conquered.

Best Woman in Hospitality and Tourism 2024.

To the wonderful support system I have, my family, my colleagues, my students- all the forces that keep me on my toes. That make me push as hard as I do every single day. I appreciate the support and love. And this award is a clear indication that no matter how hard, difficult it gets, do not for a moment falter.

All the love,

Chef Monana ❤️

Mosadi ke thari ya sechaba. This Tswana proverb still bears relevance in our lives. The upcoming Women's Awards Botswana celebrate the efforts of every woman-women who excel in their respective careers and with less than a day left to vote, I can only say, continue voting. I am Chef Monana, a proud mother, chef, educator and all round woman. ❤️

Fun fact mondayyyyyy❗🫵🔥

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Do not look for me
In the kitchen.
Like a 30 second coffee kick
That awakens all parts of you,
Known and yet to be discovered;
I am not there.
I have ascended to great heights
Serving tea to my Grandma bae
And around me all the Busangs
Long gone,
Just showed up
And tea it shall be.

Do not look for me
In the kitchen, Mcjon Mosenene
Le wena Thuso;
Like that marinate you tripped over by mistake
And all tasted by ‘Badimo’
I am not there.
I trust you to make yet another one
Except it will be a few tastes short
But knowing you
The people shall eat
And I will descend in spirit
To giggle them a little.

Look not for me,
At the dinner table, you amazing hosts,
Like that spill of red wine
That slips at every twirl
I am not there
To curate your palette
For my first smoked pink steak bite
And wash down sautéd but crunchy veggies
All while chatting away
I will instead tune in a slow jam
Great enough to go down with your dessert
And In that corner, I will watch and enjoy.

At the outdoor kitchen
Ya ga MmaGaontebale,
Bo MmeMogolo le Malome
Le wena Neo Mahube
The favorite Aunt,
Do not look for me.
I have laid a table with beautiful China
Heated all cups, spoons et al
All tea protocol observed;
For up here with Granny and Grandpa
It’s going down,
Teas, Cookies and cup cakes
And I host the ones that love me endlessly
And just had a chat with God about you
All of you.

Dear Cousins
Fellow Chefs and Wannabe’s
Do not look for me
In the kitchen.
I am not there
I will be that voice that carries you under pressure
That vent in the steamy gloomy kitchen
And the sharpener of your knives out in the bundus
All things seven course calling
In the middle of nowhere,
And that great food.
You. Mates, shall serve.

That butterfly
Random and beautiful.
That scent and gesture
In a crowded room;
That clean and kept beard too
And the wry smile that comes with it;
It will still be ME.
Do not look for me
In the house, Mumzo, Mama-bae
And surely not in the kitchen;
For I am one with God
Doing all things Sons would do for their Mamas;
Loving you,
All of you, totally
Until the ressurection morning.
I and God - In alignment.

Look for me not.
For like that coffee aroma
I have ascended
To be with my Maker.
As I rest,
Beautifully,
With God.

Pans and knives up
So long,
Our favorite Chef Mopati Busang.
So long,
Mokwena.

♥️👼🏾

When they say, let your hands speak for you. Let your hard work speak for you. I imagine this is what they meant. God did. And He did, loudly. A decade in the making, and we have nothing else to say except God is making big moves

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📣 Gratitude for Cheff Lopez A Volonte's Culinary Brilliance in Botswana! 🍽️

Dear friends and followers,

I'm thrilled to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Chef Lopez for an unforgettable visit to Botswana! 🌍👨‍🍳

Chef Lopez, your willingness to share your incredible culinary skills with our students at Gaborone College of Culinary Arts has left a lasting impact. Your expertise has not only elevated our culinary program but has also inspired our aspiring chefs to dream big! 🌟

Thank you for not just being a renowned chef but also a true friend. Your generosity in sharing your time and knowledge has created memories that will be cherished by all. 🤝

Here's to the spirit of friendship, culinary excellence, and the joy of sharing! 🎉🔪

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INTRODUCING FACILITATORS FOR THE
Tourism Business Coaching & Mentorship Cohort 4

EVAH B MOSETLHANE
Topic: Overview of the current Hospitality & Tourism industry landscape

Mosetlhane is a seasoned Consultant, Accredited Trainer, and Coach with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry. Having served the industry in the private sector (hotels), academia and the public sector. Ms Mosetlhane has amassed a wealth of knowledge in entrepreneurship and SMME development, with specialized expertise in the Tourism and Hospitality sector.

Her core areas of expertise in Tourism include Tourism Consulting & Advisory, Tourism Impact Analysis & Economic Measurement, Tourism Policy Planning & Development, Hotel Investment Analysis, and Sustainability Management among others. Ms Mosetlhane is mostly passionate about inclusivity and sustainability in the business landscape with a special interest in social entrepreneurship, youth and women entrepreneurship, community-driven ventures etc. She’s adept at developing and implementing programmes aimed at starting, growing and achieving the sustainability of enterprises, especially SMEs.

Ms Evah is often deployed in national projects for tourism and related industries, sits on several tourism technical committees and provides expert representation in various regional and continental organizations such as Market Players, Trade Forward Southern Africa (TFSA) and African Organization of Standardization (ARSO)