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women from across the built professions divide.The two- The married mother of one daughter stated that even
day conference will cost P3000.00. An early bird registration though her work is demanding, she borrows a lot from
special of P2700.00 will run until 5th April. Eligible built her Project Management training to balance her work
environment students and unemployed graduates need to and personal life, plan ahead and maintain her diary
register for sponsored tickets to the event. meticulously.

Tickets can be purchased online from the Events Botswana This Woman’s month she wishes to recognise two women
website, www.events.co.bw or from the event organizers, who have had a great impact in her life and career;
Minnacle Academy on 3960387/ 72333566/ sales@
minnacleacademy.ac.bw . 1. Mrs Lorato Boakgomo – Ntakhwana, former FNBB
CEO; (Her face lights up when she mentions Ms Boakgomo-
Ntakhwana) She states that the short version of the long
ABOUT THE EVENT ORGANISERS: CHANDADA LORATO story is that “Mrs Boakgomo- Ntakhwana saw potential
MASENDU-KUSANE and raw talent; she believed, supported and mentored
me”.
Chandada Lorato Masendu-Kusane is the Managing Director
at the Minnacle Group of companies; which constitutes 2. Dr Matlhoatsie Masendu, her mother; an
two businesses; Minnacle Properties; a property services academic, researcher, teacher and God fearing Christian.
company and Minnacle Academy; a built environment “My mother was a language teacher, we had no choice but
training institute. to read endlessly (fiction and non-fiction) from a young age.
‘Reading and research defines who I am as a consequence
A built-environment professional, Chanda holds a Master of of my upbringing”
Science degree in Real Estate from the University of Pretoria
and a Bachelor of Science degree in Property Studies from
the University of the Witwatersrand. She is a certified
Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project
Management Institute (PMI) and a PRINCE2 Practitioner.
World-class pumping system solutions
Ms Masendu- Kusane has a wealth of experience in Project
Management, Property development and Management
and business management. Her work experience includes; Franklin Electric is the leading manufacturer of world-class pumping system solutions providing the highest
Acting Head of Operations and Head, Group Real Estate quality, availability, service, innovation and value-for-money in the industry. Backed by unsurpassed expertise
Services at Stanbic Bank (Botswana); Head of Project Tickets can be purchased
Management Office at First National Bank (Botswana); throughout Africa, these leading brands are ideal for various pumping applications.
Senior Asset Manager at RDC and Property Manager at online from the Events
Khumo Properties.
According to Ms Masendu – Kusane, the highlight of her Botswana website:
career was when she was the project manager for the First
National Bank head office in the Gaborone CBD, a strategic www.events.co.bw
project for the bank which was completed on time, within
budget and met the expectations of the staff, management or from the event
and the board.
organizers, Minnacle
As Managing Director at Minnacle, she is responsible for
driving the group’s strategy, business development, and Academy on 3960387/
people management. She thus develops efficient and
effective governance structures and ensures compliance
with regulatory authorities, which include Botswana 72333566/ sales@
Qualifications Authority and the Real Estate Advisory Franklin Electric Botswana (Pty) Ltd
Council. minnacleacademy.ac.bw Private Bag BR225, Broadhurst, Gaborone

An avid researcher, one of her research papers titled, “The . Plot 42, Gaborone International Commerce Park
Quality of Offices Leases in Botswana” was published in the Tel: +267 397 4926
International Journal of Sciences and Research (Vol. 72, No. Fax: +267 397 4927
12, Dec 2016). E-mail: infobw@fele.com
Website: www.franklin-electric.com
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