S2E2: Leveraging the creative sector to unlock economic opportunities

Season 2 Episode 2 on leveraging the creative sector to unlock economic opportunities. For this episode, Yandile Chats to Marang Selolwane (nee Molosiwa) a highly motivated and dynamic creative economy specialist with a strong background in arts marketing, education, and brand positioning. With over 20 years of experience in arts, culture, and media, she has established herself as an accomplished arts lecturer, television actor, theatre director, performer, and digital media specialist.Marang gained national acclaim in 2002 at 11 as a child presenter on Botswana's first television program, Mantlwaneng. Since then, she has expanded her expertise and knowledge, earning a BA Drama degree from the University of Pretoria, a BA Honours in Drama and Film from Wits University, and she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Cultural Policy and Management at the Wits School of Arts.Throughout her career, Marang has collaborated with various corporate companies and government entities in Botswana, serving as an adjudicator, speaker, brand ambassador, and digital content developer. She has also made significant contributions to educational institutions, such as working with the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development as an adjudicator for scriptwriting and drama categories in the annual President's Day Competitions. In 2018, she joined AFDA Botswana/AWIL College as a lecturer, where she taught live performances to students in various disciplines.As a digital media specialist, Marang has successfully formed brand partnerships with prominent companies in Botswana, including Bifm, Bomaid, and Motor Holdings Botswana. Through these partnerships, she has effectively communicated complex messages to diverse audiences and stakeholders, demonstrating the value and importance of the arts sector.Marang's career is characterised by her commitment to innovative systems, creative problem-solving, and fostering partnerships between the business and arts sectors.#convoloungeafricaLet's hear your thoughts Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/46045...Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConvoLoungeA...Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conv...WhatsApp Line: +26776519992Host: Yandile NukuGuest: Marang SelolwaneProducer: Bonnie ModiakgotlaSound Technician: Pako MpuangBranding: Growthority Pty LtdVideography & Visual Graphics: Dd Square Multimedia Pty Ltd