Celebrating the gift of life

Posted by Dr Wilbert R Mutoko

2nd May 2021

46 years ago, a young beautiful woman called Irene got married to a young handsome man called Mark. After a short while, the young couple were excited when they saw that the wife had become pregnant. However, to their surprise, 9 months passed, 10 months passed, and 11 months passed. The woman was still pregnant.

The pregnancy was painful and difficult to understand. When the pregnancy was 12 months, on the 2nd of May, a few minutes after 12 midnight, the woman gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. Wow!

The number 12 stands for peace and harmony, self-improvement, perfection, creativity, sociability, faith, the Church, and divine rule. The baby born by this couple is Wilbert Mutoko. If you know him, you will interpret his life.

Many lessons can be learned from the story:

1. Sometimes things do not go according to plan. But life goes on.

2.When things do not go according to plan, keep trusting in God.

3. When things do not go according to plan, keep hoping for the best.

4. In times of difficulty, stick together.

5. It does not matter how you were born or when you were born, just celebrate the gift of life.

6. Remember your parents who suffered for you.

100 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN BOTSWANA PART 2

3rd October 2018

 

by Dr. Wilbert R. Mutoko (Email: wilbertmutoko@gmail.com)

Ever since I wrote 100 Business Opportunities in Botswana Part 1, I have received several emails and social media comments and questions concerning the opportunities available in Botswana. I count it a privilege to write more about the subject.

Today I focus on opportunities in property. In my opinion, commercial property is oversubscribed at the moment. There are many malls built and others are being built now. However, I am not sure whether Botswana needs more commercial and industrial properties at this juncture. Furthermore, quite a number of shops and offices are vacant.

Therefore, for the sake of this article, I will be writing about business opportunities in residential properties. Over the past decade, there has been an increasing rural-urban migration in Botswana which led to a rise in demand for residential property.

The homes that are in high demand are one-bedroomed and two-bedroomed apartments/houses. To some extent, you will not go wrong with three-bedroomed apartments/houses. However, anything from four-bedroomed and above, which is for the upper middle class and the wealthy, may not be much of a good bet. This is because the number of people in that upper class willing to rent your home may not be many; the majority of people in that band can easily afford to buy homes, hence no need to rent.

If you are considering buying a home or building multi-residential properties, this is the right time. Another area which needs investment is student accomodation. Tertiary students run short of accommodation, hence the high demand for student accommodation. If an investor builds houses for sharing, where students can pay a monthly rental of BWP400 to BWP700 (USD40 to USD70), there is hope for a good return.

There was a crazy boom on the property market for some years until a year or so ago. Before the boom ended, sellers were reaping high rewards from selling homes. However, currently, in Botswana, particularly the main cities Gaborone and Francistown, things have changed. The market is now a buyer’s market. Buyers have higher bargaining power. There are lots of houses being auctioned and generally on sale. Homes are therefore cheaper for the buyers and renters. This could be the right time to buy houses and rent them out and/or keep for resale at an opportune time.

Generally, a rough idea of prices for one-bedroomed to three-bedroomed house ranges from BWP800,000 (USD80, 000) to BWP1, 200, 000 (USD120, 000) depending on the location.

I hope this gives you a hint about the opportunities in Botswana property sector.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

If you know more about Botswana property opportunities, please feel free to share on this platform.

I write as a business person and passionate sharer, not as a property guru. So, please seek professional advice from experts when necessary.

Email: wilbertmutoko@gmail.com

free ebook on financial success – dr wilbert r mutoko

25 December 2017

CHRISTMAS GIFT TO MY FRIENDS AND YOUR LOVED ONES

I am so excited and grateful to God that my fourth book is now out and I have decided to give the eBook away for free for now. Please download the book and read it and share with others. In the spirit of sharing knowledge so that we build our economies. Here is the link:  BOOK – FINANCIAL FREEDOM – IT’S YOUR TURN FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS – DR. W.R. MUTOKO

SUCCESS SEMINAR 12 AUGUST 2017

In a bid to help everyone that wishes to attend the upcoming seminars where I am one of the speakers, I have talked to the organizers to help people without cash to attend. I am glad that they have agreed. All you do is to get 4 people to pay and attend one of the seminars, then you get in free. No more reason for you not to attend. Show me your entrepreneurial traits by getting just 4 people to pay, and you are in. You can not miss these seminars. This is where giants are made or polished.

UPCOMING SUCCESS SEMINARS

In a bid to help everyone that wishes to attend the upcoming seminars where I am one of the speakers, I have talked to the organizers to help people without cash to attend. I am glad that they have agreed. All you do is to get 4 people to pay and attend one of the seminars, then you get in free. No more reason for you not to attend. Show me your entrepreneurial traits by getting just 4 people to pay, and you are in. You can not miss these seminars. This is where giants are made or polished.

FOCUS ON THE PRESENT AND LEARN FROM THE PAST

With Dr. Wilbert R. Mutoko (PhD)

14 June 2017

In every quarter, people are being encouraged with motivational words that cause them to focus on their dreams.

Focusing on the future is very good and I inspire many people to do the same.

However, I have realized that sometimes we emphasize too much on the future and forget about today and even yesterday.

If you ignore your yesterday and today, how do you make your tomorrow successful?

I know that some people propose that we must never think about yesterday for it is past. But, have you ever heard that history has a tendency to repeat itself? There is nothing new under the sun. You and I can still learn from our past successes and past mistakes alike so that our dreams can be more informed and better shaped.

What happens if you forget your today, and instead focus on your dreams? You neglect your present responsibilities in exchange for a future that you have not even grasp as yet.

In conclusion, let us all learn from our past, let us maximize our present opportunities and take daily steps that lead to successful fulfillment of our dreams. Otherwise, we may sit and wait for a better future which may never come.

NO MATTER HOW HARD IT IS

12 MAY 2017

 

With Dr. Wilbert R. Mutoko

I came across the testimony of a Pastor that was raped on her wedding day and later lost her husband. Watching her narrating the story was so touching. However, what encourages most is the fact that she has moved on with life and she is a happy and successful woman.

It doesn’t matter what you are going through. Hold on and fight. You will emerge a winner if only you do not give up.

I love you and I am waiting for that day when you share your testimony of triumph.

Life can be rough. But keep fighting!

Here is the link to the video:

ADD VALUE

11 May 2017

With Dr Wilbert R. Mutoko

 

Do I need to say much about your need to add value to organizations and individuals if you want success?

If you add value to more people, you create a chance to earn more honor, more money, more opportunities, more friends, and more favor.

How much value are you adding?

 

 

SAME MISTAKE BY BUSINESS LEADERS

8 May 2017

 

With Dr Wilbert R. Mutoko

 

I see business leaders repeat the same mistake over and over again, and it worries me. Some managers expect their staff members to give customers an exceptional experience. But the managers do not give their staff exceptional work experience.

As a leader, if you truly want your team to maximize productivity and to treat customers as they should be treated – as kings and queens, you will have to start treating your juniors as your customers. Then your juniors will go ahead and give a wow customer service to the consumers.

How do you expect demotivated employees to give best service?

How do you expect unsettled employees to give customers a settled service?

Does your team feel welcome in the workplace?

Does your staff go the extra mile because you as the leader go the extra mile to address their welfare concerns?

Are you aware that it is more costly to look for new employees than to keep the existing ones?

If you are ill-treating your juniors, are you aware that instead of them spending time adding value to your organization and to customers; your staff spends time looking for jobs elsewhere?

Are you willing to give your staff an exceptional experience so that in turn they do the same to customers?

I hope you choose to do the needful. Treat your team with honor and see them treat customers with honor. If they do not treat customers well, yet you treat your staff well, then there is no choice, you have my vote to relieve such staff from their duties.

 

 

Never tire from chasing your dream

2 May 2017

 

With Dr. Wilbert R. Mutoko

When you are chasing your dream, people may not understand you. Tough times will discourage you. Adverse circumstances will come your way, but keep your eye on the end result. If you don’t give up, we will soon celebrate with you.

Between February 2014 and December 2016, I embarked on a degree in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management. The journey was tough. Many times I thought of quitting. But I kept going because I was looking at the goal. I kept going mainly because of God’s grace. I kept going because of wonderful family, friends, workmates and acquaintances. I am so grateful to all of you and those that took part in my research. You are so precious to me, to Botswana, to SADC, to Africa and the world at large.

Graduation was on 25 April 2017 at North-West University, Mafikeng, South Africa and it was so colorful.

I love you!

The sky can not limit you.

See you at the top!

# From rural boy to Doctor of Business Management.
# All things are possible.
#Time to serve my continent. #Inspiration. # You will make it!