• Inspiring youth and uniting communities through sport

Telecoms powerhouse Orange Botswana has once again staked its claim as a driving force in local sports development, announcing a P32,000 sponsorship for the high-octane Gabs 7s Rugby International Tournament taking place this Saturday at Duma FM grounds.

The tournament will see top rugby clubs from Lesotho, Zambia, South Africa, and Botswana battling it out for glory, and Orange Botswana is right in the thick of the action, powering the event through its robust Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) drive.

“This partnership is about more than just sponsoring a tournament; it’s about creating opportunities, inspiring youth, and uniting communities through sport,” said Tebogo Nadisah, PR and Communication Manager at Orange Botswana.

Through its involvement, Orange Botswana is igniting community spirit by investing in a major local tournament that unites youth and fans from all corners.

The company is promoting health and wellness by inspiring physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through sport and growing local talent by backing homegrown rugby stars and fuelling their rise to international stages.

“We believe sport is a powerful platform for driving inclusion and empowering the next generation of athletes, both on and off the field,” Nadisah added, highlighting the brand’s dedication to sports development.

Orange Botswana has previously backed the Gabs 7s Tournament and has also been behind iconic tournaments such as the Orange FA Cup and the Olympic Games Team Botswana.

“Our continued support for events like the Gabs 7s reflects our long-term commitment to building a vibrant sporting culture in Botswana,” Nadisah said. “We are proud to stand with our players as they chase greatness.”

With this P32,000 boost, Orange Botswana is not just sponsoring rugby; it’s powering dreams, shaping champions, and cementing its place as the anchor of sports development in Botswana.

About Orange

Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 127,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 71,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 253 million mobile customers and 22 million fixed broadband customers. These figures account for the deconsolidation of certain activities in Spain following the creation of MASORANGE. The Group is present in 26 countries (including non-consolidated countries).

Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan “Lead the Future”, built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. “Lead the Future” capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange’s leadership in service quality.

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