Terms & Conditions
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1. Organizing Company
1.1 The 100 Seconds Competition is operated and administered by Brastorne Enterprises (Pty) Ltd.
1.2 The competition is made available to eligible Mascom Wireless Botswana subscribers through the Mascom network.
2. Competition Period
2.1 The 100 Seconds Competition shall commence on 27th October 2026 and conclude on 27th January 2027.
2.2 Brastorne Enterprises reserves the right to extend, amend, suspend or terminate the competition, subject to approval from the Gambling Authority.
3. Acceptance of Terms and Conditions
3.1 By subscribing to and participating in the 100 Seconds Competition, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions.
3.2 Participants agree to receive service-related SMS notifications relating to the competition.
3.3 100 Seconds Platform
For purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the “100 Seconds Platform” means the web-based digital competition platform through which eligible Mascom subscribers can subscribe to, access and participate in the 100 Seconds Competition, play competition games, view accumulated points and access competition-related information. The 100 Seconds Platform is accessible at https://100sec.bw. Any approved amendments to these Terms and Conditions shall also be published on the 100 Seconds Platform.
4. Eligibility
4.1 Participation is open to:
4.2 The following persons are not eligible:
4.3 Brastorne Enterprises reserves the right to disqualify any participant found to have breached these Terms and Conditions or engaged in fraudulent activity.
4.4 Age Declaration and Verification
Participation in the Competition is restricted to persons aged eighteen (18) years and above. As part of the subscription process, whether subscribing through SMS or the 100 Seconds web platform, a participant shall be required to confirm that they are eighteen (18) years of age or older before the subscription is completed. The age-confirmation message presented to the participant shall clearly state that participation is restricted to persons aged eighteen (18) years and above and that any participant subsequently found to be under eighteen (18) years of age shall be disqualified from the Competition and shall forfeit any prize for which they have been selected. The participant shall be required to acknowledge and confirm this declaration before completing the subscription.
Prior to payment of any prize, a selected winner shall be required to provide a valid Omang or other legally acceptable identification document confirming their identity and age.
Where a participant is found to have been under eighteen (18) years of age at the time of participation, provides false information regarding their age, or fails to provide satisfactory proof that they meet the age requirement, the participant shall be disqualified and shall forfeit any prize for which they have been selected.
5. Subscription and Participation
5.1 Eligible Mascom subscribers may subscribe to and participate in the 100 Seconds Competition through either the SMS channel or the 100 Seconds web platform at https://100sec.bw
5.2 SMS Subscription: A Mascom subscriber may initiate subscription by sending the keyword “100” to the designated 100 Seconds shortcode. The participant will thereafter receive a welcome SMS presenting the available subscription plans and shall reply “1” to select the Daily Plan at BWP 2.00 or “2” to select the Weekly Plan at BWP 10.00.
5.3 Web Subscription: A participant choosing to subscribe through the web may access https://100sec.bw, including through a link contained in the promotional SMS. The participant shall enter their Mascom mobile number (MSISDN), request and enter the OTP sent to that mobile number, and upon successful authentication select either the Daily Plan at BWP 2.00 or the Weekly Plan at BWP 10.00.
5.4 Subscription Confirmation: Following successful activation of the selected subscription plan through either SMS or the web platform, the participant shall receive confirmation of successful subscription and may commence participation in the 100 Seconds quiz.
5.5 Unsubscription: Participants may unsubscribe through either SMS or the web platform. To unsubscribe through SMS, the participant shall send “STOP” to short code. To unsubscribe through the web platform, the participant shall access their account and select the applicable unsubscribe/cancel subscription option. Confirmation shall be provided following successful cancellation.
5.6 Following successful unsubscription, no further subscription charges shall be applied unless the participant subsequently chooses to resubscribe.
5.7 Participation through both SMS and web shall be associated with the participant's registered Mascom mobile number (MSISDN) for purposes of subscription management, participation records, points allocation and administration of the Competition.
6. Competition Mechanics
6.1 Upon successful registration, participants shall receive:
6.2 Each game consists of ten (10) multiple-choice questions.
6.3 Participants using the web platform shall have ten (10) seconds to answer each question. The ten (10)-second response timer applies only to web gameplay. Participants using the SMS channel are not subject to a timed response requirement, this difference in gameplay is reflected in the applicable points allocation and prize structure for each participation channel.
6.4 Participants may purchase additional tickets to keep playing the game ticket will cost P2.00 and will give extra 2 chances to play the game. This is available to users that have depleted their subscription chances for the day. User may buy as many chances as they want once the given ones are finished.
Points Allocation — Participants shall accumulate points as follows:
| Activity | Points |
|---|---|
| Welcome Bonus | 50 |
| Daily Renewal Bonus | 50 |
| Website Correct Answer | 100 |
| Website Incorrect Answer | 10 |
| Website Skipped Question | 10 |
| SMS Correct Answer | 150 |
| SMS Incorrect Answer | 15 |
| SMS Skipped Question | 15 |
All points shall be recorded against the participant's registered MSISDN.
6.5 All points earned by participants shall accumulate in accordance with the applicable Web Points Allocation and SMS Points Allocation set out in Clause 6.
6.6 A web participant who does not qualify for a Daily Instant Prize shall nevertheless retain all points earned from that game in accordance with the Web Points Allocation Table.
6.7 Qualification for or winning of a Daily Instant Prize shall not result in the deduction, forfeiture or resetting of any points accumulated by the participant. Such points shall remain available for conversion into draw entries for the Weekly Prize Draws and Grand Prize Draw.
6.8 SMS participants shall accumulate points at the higher SMS points allocation specified in Clause 6. Although SMS participants are not eligible for Daily Instant Prizes, their accumulated qualifying points shall be converted into entries for the Weekly Prize Draws and Grand Prize Draw in accordance with the applicable draw-entry conversion rules.
6.9 All qualifying points accumulated through either channel shall be associated with the participant's registered MSISDN and shall accumulate throughout the applicable qualifying period.
6.10 Points awarded through the SMS channel are intentionally higher than points awarded through the web channel. This difference reflects the different gameplay and prize opportunities applicable to the two channels. Web participants play under timed conditions and are eligible to qualify for Daily Instant Prizes, whereas SMS participants are not eligible for Daily Instant Prizes and therefore receive a higher allocation of points towards the Weekly Prize Draws and Grand Prize Draw.
7. Prize Structure
7.1 Daily Instant Prizes
7.1.1 Daily Instant Prizes are available only to participants playing the 100 Seconds quiz through the web platform. Participants playing through the SMS channel are not eligible for Daily Instant Prizes due to the different gameplay conditions applicable to the SMS channel, as set out in Clause 6.
7.1.2 The web-based quiz is time-controlled. To qualify for a Daily Instant Prize, a participant must correctly answer all ten (10) questions within the prescribed game time and otherwise comply with these Terms and Conditions.
7.1.3 The first ten (10) eligible web participants each day who correctly answer all ten (10) questions within the prescribed game time shall each qualify for a Daily Instant Prize of BWP 50.00.
7.1.4 Qualification shall be determined automatically by the 100 Seconds Platform based on the date and time at which the participant successfully completes all ten (10) questions correctly. The system-generated timestamp shall determine the order in which qualifying participants are recorded.
7.1.5 A maximum of ten (10) Daily Instant Prizes shall be available on each calendar day of the Competition Period. Once ten (10) eligible participants have qualified on a particular day, no further Daily Instant Prizes shall be awarded for that day.
7.1.6 Where fewer than ten (10) eligible participants satisfy the Daily Instant Prize qualifying criteria on a particular day, prizes shall be awarded only to those participants who successfully satisfy the criteria. Any unawarded Daily Instant Prize shall not roll over or be added to another day's prize allocation.
7.1.7 Qualification as a potential Daily Instant Prize winner remains subject to the eligibility and verification requirements contained in these Terms and Conditions, including the requirement that a prize winner must be 18 years of age or older.
7.1.8 Before payment of the prize, the potential winner's identity, age and eligibility shall be verified in accordance with Clause 4. Where the potential winner fails the eligibility verification, the participant shall be disqualified and the prize shall be awarded to the next eligible participant recorded by the system for that day who satisfied the Daily Instant Prize qualifying criteria, provided such participant exists.
7.1.9 A participant may win a maximum of one (1) Daily Instant Prize during the Competition Period. Winning a Daily Instant Prize shall not, however, disqualify an otherwise eligible participant from participating in the Weekly Prize Draws or Grand Prize Draw.
7.2 At the end of every competition week:
7.3 Grand Prize Qualification
7.3.1 An eligible participant who accumulates at least fifty (50) qualifying points during the Competition Period shall qualify for consideration in the Grand Prize Draw.
7.3.2 The requirement to accumulate at least fifty (50) qualifying points is the minimum eligibility threshold for participation in the Grand Prize Draw and does not represent the number of draw entries allocated to the participant.
7.3.3 All qualifying points accumulated by an eligible participant during the Competition Period, whether through the web or SMS channel, shall be aggregated under the participant's registered MSISDN and used to determine the participant's number of entries into the Grand Prize Draw in accordance with Clause 7.4.
7.3.4 Participants who have previously won a Daily Instant Prize and/or Weekly Prize shall remain eligible for inclusion in the Grand Prize Draw, provided that they meet the eligibility requirements set out in these Terms and Conditions and have accumulated at least fifty (50) qualifying points during the Competition Period. Winning a Daily Instant Prize or Weekly Prize shall not result in the participant's accumulated qualifying points or Grand Prize Draw entries being forfeited, cancelled or excluded from the Grand Prize Draw.
7.3.5 The Grand Prize shall consist of three (3) prizes of BWP 20,000 each, with winners selected through the computerized random draw process set out in these Terms and Conditions.
7.4 Draw Entries
7.4.1 For purposes of the Weekly Prize Draws and Grand Prize Draw, qualifying points shall be converted into draw entries at the rate of ten (10) qualifying points = one (1) draw entry.
7.4.2 Where a participant's accumulated qualifying points are not exactly divisible by ten (10), the total points shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of ten (10) before conversion into draw entries. Where the residual points are five (5) or more, the total shall be rounded up to the next multiple of ten (10), and where the residual points are four (4) or fewer, the total shall be rounded down to the preceding multiple of ten (10).
7.4.3 For example:
7.4.4 The rounding shall be applied only for the purpose of determining the number of draw entries and shall not alter the participant's actual accumulated points balance recorded by the Competition platform.
7.4.5 For the Grand Prize Draw, qualifying points accumulated throughout the entire Competition Period shall be converted into Grand Prize Draw entries in accordance with Clause 7.4.1.
7.4.6 For Weekly Prize Draws, qualifying points accumulated during the applicable weekly qualifying period shall be converted into Weekly Prize Draw entries in accordance with Clause 7.4.1.
Winner selection remains random and is not guaranteed by point accumulation alone.
7.5 The total value of prizes to be awarded during the Competition Period from 27 October 2026 to 27 January 2027 shall be BWP 145,500.00, calculated as follows:
| Prize Category | Number of winners | Prize per winner | Total Prize Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Instant Prizes | 930 winners (10 winners × 93 days) | P50.00 | P46,500.00 |
| Weekly Prize Draws | 78 winners (6 winners × 13 draws) | P500.00 | P39,000.00 |
| Grand Prize Draw | 3 winners | P20,000.00 | P60,000.00 |
| Total Prize Pool | 1011 winners | P145,500.00 |
8. Winner Selection and Prize Fulfilment
8.1 Daily Instant Prize winners shall be automatically identified by the 100 Seconds Platform in accordance with the qualifying criteria set out in Clause 7.1. For each calendar day of the Competition Period, the Daily Instant Prize qualifying period shall commence at 00:00:00 CAT and close at 23:59:59 CAT on that same day.
8.2 Weekly Prize Draw winners and Grand Prize Draw winners shall be selected through a computerized random draw conducted by Brastorne Enterprises through the 100 Seconds Platform. Winner selection shall be conducted from eligible draw entries accumulated during the applicable qualifying period in accordance with the approved competition rules.
8.3 Mr. Hankusa Haakola, Chief Financial Officer of Brastorne Enterprises (Pty) Ltd, is hereby appointed as the internal accountant/auditor responsible for independently overseeing and verifying the conduct of the competition and the winner selection process. He shall verify that each Weekly Prize Draw and the Grand Prize Draw is conducted fairly, transparently and in accordance with the approved competition rules and draw procedures. A verification report shall be prepared and retained following each draw and shall be made available to the Gambling Authority upon request.
8.4 Following verification of the results, winners shall be contacted directly through their registered MSISDN (Phone number). Results shall also be published on the 100 Seconds Platform at https://100sec.bw and will additionally be published on 100 Seconds official social media channels.
8.5 The Weekly Prize Draws and Grand Prize Draw shall be conducted in accordance with the schedule below.
All Weekly Prize Draws shall take place at 15:00 hours (CAT) at: Brastorne Enterprises (Pty) Ltd, Plot 145, Lake View Office Park, Gaborone International Finance Park, Block B, 4th Floor, Gaborone, Botswana.
Entries for each Weekly Prize Draw shall close at 23:59:59 CAT on the final date of the applicable qualifying period.
The qualifying period for each Daily Instant Prize shall commence at 00:00:00 CAT and close at 23:59:59 CAT on each calendar day during the Competition Period.
The Grand Prize qualifying period shall commence on 27 October 2026 at 00:00:00 CAT and close on 27 January 2027 at 23:59:59 CAT. The Grand Prize Draw shall be conducted on 28 January 2027 at 15:00 hours (CAT) at the venue stated above.
Weekly Prize Draw Schedule
| Draw No. | Qualifying Period | Entry Cut-Off | Draw Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly 1 | 27 Oct-2 Nov 2026 | 2 Nov 2026, 23:59:59 | 3 Nov 2026 | 15:00 |
| Weekly 2 | 3-9 Nov 2026 | 9 Nov 2026, 23:59:59 | 10 Nov 2026 | 15:00 |
| Weekly 3 | 10-16 Nov 2026 | 16 Nov 2026, 23:59:59 | 17 Nov 2026 | 15:00 |
| Weekly 4 | 17-23 Nov 2026 | 23 Nov 2026, 23:59:59 | 24 Nov 2026 | 15:00 |
| Weekly 5 | 24-30 Nov 2026 | 30 Nov 2026, 23:59:59 | 1 Dec 2026 | 15:00 |
| Weekly 6 | 1-7 Dec 2026 | 7 Dec 2026, 23:59:59 | 8 Dec 2026 | 15:00 |
| Weekly 7 | 8-14 Dec 2026 | 14 Dec 2026, 23:59:59 | 15 Dec 2026 | 15:00 |
| Weekly 8 | 15-21 Dec 2026 | 21 Dec 2026, 23:59:59 | 22 Dec 2026 | 15:00 |
| Weekly 9 | 22-28 Dec 2026 | 28 Dec 2026, 23:59:59 | 29 Dec 2026 | 15:00 |
| Weekly 10 | 29 Dec 2026-4 Jan 2027 | 4 Jan 2027, 23:59:59 | 5 Jan 2027 | 15:00 |
| Weekly 11 | 5-11 Jan 2027 | 11 Jan 2027, 23:59:59 | 12 Jan 2027 | 15:00 |
| Weekly 12 | 12-18 Jan 2027 | 18 Jan 2027, 23:59:59 | 19 Jan 2027 | 15:00 |
| Weekly 13 | 19-27 Jan 2027 | 27 Jan 2027, 23:59:59 | 28 Jan 2027 | 15:00 |
Daily Instant Prize Cut-Off: The qualifying period for each Daily Instant Prize shall run from 00:00:00 CAT to 23:59:59 CAT on each calendar day during the Competition Period. Only qualifying results recorded before the applicable daily cut-off shall be considered for that day's Daily Instant Prizes.
Grand Prize Draw — Qualifying Period: 27 October 2026 at 00:00:00 CAT to 27 January 2027 at 23:59:59 CAT. Draw Date: 28 January 2027. Draw Time: 15:00 hours (CAT).
8.6 Winners may be required to provide proof of identity before prize payment.
8.7 Prize payments shall be made through MyZaka. Where a winner does not have a MyZaka account, Brastorne Enterprises shall assist the winner to register for a MyZaka account. If the winner is unable or unwilling to register, Brastorne Enterprises will pay the prize through electronic funds transfer (EFT) or another approved payment method upon successful verification of the winner's identity.
8.8 Prize payments shall be processed within seven (7) working days after winner verification.
8.9 Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable, or refundable.
8.10 Brastorne Enterprises reserves the right to verify participant eligibility before awarding any prize.
8.11 A participant may win only one Daily Instant Prize during the competition period.
8.12 A participant may win only one Weekly Prize and one Grand Prize during the competition period.
9. General Conditions
9.1 Brastorne Enterprises reserves the right to investigate suspicious activity, fraud, abuse, or attempts to manipulate the competition.
9.2 Any participant found to be cheating or attempting to unfairly influence competition outcomes shall be disqualified.
9.3 Brastorne Enterprises reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions where necessary, subject to approval from Gambling Authority.
9.4 In the event of any dispute relating to the competition, the decision of Brastorne Enterprises shall be final, subject to applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
9.5 Brastorne Enterprises shall maintain records of participation, points allocation, draw entries, draw reports, winner reports, and prize payments and shall make such records available to the Gambling Authority upon request.
9.6 The competition will be conducted in accordance with the Botswana Data Protection Act, 2024.
10. Data Protection and Handling of Participant Information
10.1 Brastorne Enterprises and its authorised technical service provider shall collect only the participant information required to operate and administer the 100 Seconds Competition. This information shall include the participant's mobile number (MSISDN), subscription records, game participation records, points earned, draw entries and transaction records. For selected winners, identification and payment information required for eligibility verification and prize payment shall also be collected.
10.2 Participant information shall be stored electronically within the Brastorne systems used to operate the 100 Seconds Competition. Participant records shall be linked to the participant's registered MSISDN. Access to participant information shall be restricted to authorised personnel and service providers involved in the operation, administration, audit and regulatory oversight of the Competition.
10.3 Participant information shall be used for subscription management, participant authentication, recording competition participation, allocation and accumulation of points, generation of draw entries, winner selection and verification, prize payment, customer support, fraud prevention, audit and regulatory compliance.
10.4 Participant information shall only be shared with parties directly involved in the operation and administration of the Competition, including Mascom Wireless Botswana, Gambling Authority for competition regulatory purposes, Digi com technical service provider and the appointed accountant/auditor. Information shared shall be limited to what is necessary for each party to perform its respective function.
10.5 Brastorne Enterprises shall ensure that appropriate technical and organisational safeguards are applied to protect participant information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, misuse or destruction. Access shall be restricted to authorised persons who require the information to perform their functions in relation to the Competition.
10.6 Before payment of any prize, the selected winner's identity, age and eligibility shall be verified. Information collected for winner verification shall be used for eligibility verification, prize administration, payment, audit and regulatory purposes. Where competition results are published, only the minimum information necessary to identify and announce the confirmed winner shall be disclosed.
10.7 Participant information shall be retained for the Competition Period and thereafter for the period required to satisfy applicable legal, regulatory, financial and audit obligations. At the end of the applicable retention period, the information shall be securely deleted, anonymised or otherwise disposed of in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
10.8 Participants shall be entitled to exercise their applicable rights regarding their personal data, including access to and correction of their personal information, in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2024.
10.9 All personal data collected, stored, used, shared and protected in connection with the 100 Seconds Competition shall be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2024.
11. Contact Information
For any queries relating to the competition, participants may contact: