Vivo Energy Botswana hosts Pink Wellness Day to promote cancer awareness
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- Creating safe spaces for conversations about health
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vivo Energy Botswana hosted a Pink Wellness Day at Joy City Park over the weekend, bringing together employees, stakeholders, and health experts for a day dedicated to education and wellness.
The event, held under the banner of #fuelherfight, aimed to raise awareness of breast cancer, promote early detection, and encourage holistic health among attendees. It featured a series of engaging activities and wellness sessions that underscored the company’s ongoing commitment to community well-being.

One of the highlights of the day was a presentation by Riverside Clinic, whose medical professionals conducted health screenings and led discussions on understanding cancer and the importance of regular check-ups. Representatives from the Cancer Association of Botswana were also in attendance, offering valuable insights into cancer stages, available treatments, and patient support systems.
Speaking at the event, Vivo Energy Botswana Marketing Manager, Gaamangwe Ramokgothwane said: “Pink Wellness Day is part of the company’s broader effort to use its platforms to make a positive social impact.
At Vivo Energy Botswana, we believe that wellness goes beyond the workplace, our Pink October activities are about empowering individuals with knowledge, encouraging early detection, and creating safe spaces for conversations about health. We are proud to stand alongside our partners and the wider community in the fight against cancer.”
The event concluded with a relaxing yoga session, providing participants an opportunity to unwind and reflect on the importance of both physical and mental health.
At Vivo Energy Botswana, Safety and Caring are two of our core values. Ensuring the health and safety of our employees, contractors, customers and communities and demonstrating care, empathy and compassion are key priorities for us.
The Pink Wellness Day reaffirmed the company’s dedication to supporting national and global health awareness campaigns through meaningful engagement and collaboration.
About Vivo Energy:
The Vivo Energy Group operates and markets its products in countries across North, West, East, Southern Africa and in the Ocean Islands. The Group has a network of over 4,000 service stations in 28 markets operating under the Engen and Shell brands and exports lubricants to a number of other African countries. Its retail offering includes fuels, lubricants, card services, convenience stores, restaurants, and other non-fuel services. It provides fuels, lubricants, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and chemicals to business customers across a range of sectors including marine, aviation, construction, power, transport, agriculture and manufacturing. It is continuing to develop innovative energy solutions to enhance sustainability.
The Company employs around 6,000 people and has access to over 2.1 billion litres of fuel storage capacity.
For more information about Vivo Energy, please visit www.vivoenergy.com