Botswana Savings and Credit Cooperative Association

25/08/2026

BOSCCA JOINS THE NATION IN CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF OUR CURRENCY-A CURRENCY THAT POWERS INCLUSION AND GROWTH

Botswana Savings and Credit Cooperative Association with its affiliate members which operate within the Kanye region: Jwaneng Saccos and Itshetseng SACCOs,joined The Bank of Botswana in Kanye,alongside other Bank of Botswana regulated financial institutions,to commemorate the 50TH Anniversary of Botswana’s national currency,the P**A.

Celebrated under the theme”P**A LE THEBE:SHIELDING WEALTH,NURTURING INCLUSIVE GROWTH”. This historic milestone,officiated by His Honour The Vice President of the Republic of Botswana and Minister of Finance Mr Ndaba N Gaolathe,brought together the financial sector to celebrate a currency that has for five decades become a symbol of our nation’s monetary sovereignty,economic resilience and growth.

As SACCOs in Botswana undergo the ongoing transition as Bank of Botswana regulated institutions,we are proud to join an institution that has,for decades,remained committed to maintaining and safeguarding the integrity and strength of our national currency.The currency which enables SACCOs to continue to empower our members and our communities,promoting financial inclusion.

On behalf of the SACCOs movement in Botswana,BOSCCA remains commitment to stand alongside our nation in building an inclusive economy.

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25/07/2026

Recognizing that strategic partnerships remain essential to advancing SACCOs members financial wellbeing and building an inclusive and resilient economy.

Botswana Savings and Credit Cooperative Association we remain committed to strengthening and leveraging the SACCO business model in Botswana by empowering members with sustainable financial solutions while collaborating with like minded institutions such as the Botswana Stock Exchange.

Together, we can expand financial literacy, unlock investment opportunities and create lasting economic value for Batswana.

Strengthening Partnerships for Greater Financial Inclusion

Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) are a rapidly growing and increasingly important segment of Botswana's financial services sector, empowering members through savings, investment and access to affordable financial services.

The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) team met with Mrs. Kefilwe Masalila, Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Savings and Credit Co-operative Association (BOSCA), the apex trade association and financial intermediary representing SACCOs across Botswana.

Our discussions focused on the evolving SACCO landscape, including recent regulatory developments, prudential requirements, product offerings, savings and investment practices, and the sector's critical role in advancing financial inclusion and supporting entrepreneurship.

The engagement also provided an opportunity to explore strategic areas of collaboration between the BSE and BOSCA. These include strengthening financial literacy among SACCO members, expanding participation by both members and SACCO institutions in Botswana's capital markets, and exploring opportunities for qualifying SACCOs to establish presence on the BSE through the BSE's Serala OTC Board.

The meeting marks the beginning of a promising partnership. Going forward, the BSE and BOSCA will work together to develop a collaborative framework that unlocks new opportunities, broadens investment participation, and contributes to the continued growth and resilience of Botswana's financial sector.

For more information, please contact the BSE at [email protected] or 3674400.

17/07/2026

BOSCCA CONGRATULATES ITS AFFILIATE ,JWANENG SACCOS, ON A SUCCESSFUL AGM.

Botswana Savings and Credit Cooperative Association congratulatesJwaneng Saccos outgoing leadership, a SACCOs for Debswana employees based in Jwaneng and Naledi mining services company,for hosting a successful Annual General Meeting,bringing together members of the SACCO committed to shaping the future of their cooperative under the theme “Turning Challenges into Change."

As Guest Speaker, BOSCCA CEO Mrs Kefilwe Masalila( ADE,AADE,CUDE) challenged members to embrace change and ensure that their SACCO continues to evolve with Botswana's changing economic landscape by remaining relevant, inclusive and responsive to the needs of all members,including MSMEs, young people, retirees and entrepreneurs.

The CEO also highlighted to the SACCO members, the significant ongoing regulatory reforms under the Banking Act 2023,which mandates the Bank of Botswana as a SACCO regulator,emphasizing that prudential regulation is a positive step towards building safe, financially sound, resilient and trusted SACCOs that safeguard members' savings while strengthening governance and long-term sustainability.

The Outgoing Board Chairperson Mr Sebataladi Ramoitoi(ADE) updated the members on their SACCO performance,highlighting that despite the various challenges faced by Jwaneng SACCOs ,it has shown significant growth.And called forth members to partner in a robust membership drive for the SACCO beyond Jwaneng town.

BOSCCA,together with our affiliates, regulators and stakeholders, we remain committed to building a modern, innovative and trusted financial cooperative sector that serves both today's and tomorrow's generations.

Together, we are transforming Botswana's SACCO movement🇧🇼

15/07/2026

Official opening of the Legislative Meeting-Speaker of the National Assembly speech about the collaboration of BOSCCA with the National Assembly.

14/07/2026

BOSCCA ATTENDS THE HISTORIC INAUGURAL OPENING OF THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE MEETING OF THE BOTSWANA PARLIMENT🇧🇼

BOSCCA was honoured to receive an invitation from the Office of the Speaker of the National Assembly to attend the Historic Inaugural Opening of the 2026 Legislative Meeting of Parliament,held at the Parliament Chamber.

Representing BOSCCA was our CEO Mrs Kefilwe Masalila (ADE, AADE, CUDE)-WYCUP 2025,who joined other distinguished guests,Members of Parliment,led by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Botswana,Advocate Duma Gideon Boko,Vice President and Minister of Finance Mr. Ndaba N. Gaolathe, for this landmark occasion.

In his address,as he officially opened the legislative meeting,the Speaker of the National Assembly,Hon. Dithapelo Keorapetse, MP,expressed sincere appreciation to BOSCCA for its longstanding partnership with the National Assembly. He acknowledged BOSCCA's continued support in providing financial literacy and retirement planning,financial preparedness capacity building for Members of Parliament,as well as its guidance on the SACCO business model as the National Assembly progresses with the establishment of its own SACCO.

BOSCCA remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing financial inclusion, promoting financial wellness and ensuring that Botswana fully harnesses the transformative power of the SACCO business model.

Together, we are building a financially empowered Botswana.🇧🇼

30/06/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ADE CLASS OF JUNE 2026!🎓

The Botswana Savings and Credit Cooperative Association (BOSCCA) proudly congratulates the African Development Educators (ADE) Class of June 2026,on their successful completion of one of Africa's most prestigious leadership and cooperative development programmes, delivered by the African Confederation Of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations in Lusaka, Zambia.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Botswana graduates 🇧🇼,who successfully graduated from this distinguished class, further strengthening Botswana's growing community of African Development Educators and reaffirming our country's commitment to building world-class cooperative leaders.

The African Development Educators (ADE) Program, since its inception in 2014, has become Africa's premier platform for transformational learning, leadership development and cooperative excellence. It continues to equip senior executives, regulators, policymakers and cooperative professionals with the strategic competencies, global perspectives and practical leadership skills needed to transform institutions, empower communities and drive sustainable socio-economic development.

BOSCCA is especially proud that our Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Kefilwe Masalila (ADE, AADE, CUDE), once again served as one of the ACCOSCA Academy Expert Mentors for the June 2026 ADE cohort. Amongst the participants she mentored through this program was the third in command,Commissioner of Zambia Police,Ms Daisy Susan Katantamalundu,amongst other participants from Kenya,Uganda,Ghana,Tanzania,Malawi and Zambia that she mentored through this program.

Mrs Masalila’s continued appointment to this prestigious responsibility reflects not only her personal expertise and dedication to cooperative development, but also the growing recognition of BOSCCA as a respected contributor to leadership development across the African cooperative movement.

Mentoring future cooperative leaders from across the continent is both an honour and a testament to the confidence that ACCOSCA continues to place in Botswana's leadership and professional excellence. Through such regional engagements, BOSCCA is proudly contributing to shaping the next generation of transformational leaders who will strengthen cooperative institutions throughout Africa.

BOSCCA remains steadfast in its mission of developing competent leaders, strengthening cooperative governance and advancing a vibrant, resilient and professionally managed SACCO movement in Botswana and beyond through strategic partnerships with regional and international institutions.

To all the graduates of the ADE Class of June 2026,congratulations on this remarkable achievement,to our affiliate members represented in this cohort Jwaneng Saccos and Sesigo SACCOs👏🏾🇧🇼🌍

17/06/2026

BOTSWANA SACCOS MOVEMENT PARTICIPATES IN THE 2026 SOUTHERN REGIONAL FORUM IN JOHANNESBURG,SOUTH AFRICA.

BOSCCA and its affiliates members proudly joined fellow cooperators from Southern African countries,participating in the 2026 ACCOSCA Southern Regional Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa,a forum convened by African Confederation Of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations, where SACCO leaders from across the Southern African region gather annually to discuss key issues affecting the financial cooperative sector and strengthen regional collaboration.

The forum featured a keynote address by Hon. Simon Itaye, Cabinet Minister for Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism of Malawi,who reaffirmed the critical role of SACCOs and national associations in advancing cooperative development and meaningful sector reforms across Africa.

Botswana was well represented among the forum speakers, with Mrs Jeanette Makgolo (ADE, DEEU)- ACCOSCA Board Chairperson and Mrs Kefilwe Masalila (ADE, AADE, CUDE)- BOSCCA CEO,as speakers.

A proud milestone for Botswana SACCOS movement was the inclusion of leaders from a BOSCCA affiliate member-Dikwata SACCO,among the forum speakers for the very first time at this regional forum:

The Chairperson of Dikwata SACCO,Brig. Oreeditse Sheriff Tsamaase( ADE) who served as a panelist on “Leadership Purpose: Strengthening SACCO Governance with Members at the Centre,”sharing insights on member-centric leadership and effective cooperative governance.

And the CEO of Dikwata SACCO, Lt Col Lesego Lecha (ADE, AADE) who served as a panelist on “Membership Growth Strategies: Targeted Focus on SMEs and Youth,” contributing to discussions on expanding SACCO outreach and relevance to key growth segments.

The forum underscored the strategic role of SACCOs in driving Africa’s socio-economic transformation through financial inclusion, domestic savings mobilization, support for SMEs, agriculture, youth and women empowerment and financing green and climate-resilient investments.

As the voice of Botswana SACCOs, BOSCCA continues to proudly represent and promote this impactful financial cooperative sector both locally and internationally, while fostering cross-border partnerships and collaboration as we build a stronger, more resilient and future-ready SACCO movement.

06/06/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO ADE CLASS OF MAY 2026🎓

The Botswana Savings and Credit Cooperative Association(BOSCCA)proudly congratulates the 6 Botswana SACCOS leaders and regulator-Bank of Botswana,who successfully graduated from the prestigious African Development Educator (ADE)program,class of May 2026,facilitated by the African Confederation Of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations Academy in Johannesburg,South Africa.Bringing the total of ADEs in Botswana to 98 graduates.

This historic cohort graduated as part of the largest ADE class since the program's inception in 2014, with 60 graduates representing 13 countries. And BOSCCA CEO Mrs Kefilwe Masalila(ADE, AADE, CUDE) serving as one of the 6 ACCOSCA Core team of mentors,alongside 5 other leaders from Worldwide Foundations-USA,CUES-USA,Kenya,Eswatini and Cameroon. Responsible for providing guidance and mentorship to the participants as they underwent this vigorous and transformative DE program.

Development Educator(ADE)program continues to stand as a premier development education initiative, equipping leaders with strategic knowledge, ethical leadership skills, global exposure and a deeper understanding of the SACCO business model.

We are especially proud of the Botswana graduates who represented their institutions with distinction from:

1. Bank of Botswana – Regulator of Botswana SACCOs
2. Babereki SACCO
3. Matlotlo SACCO
4. Sesigo SACCO

BOSCCA remains committed to fostering a professionally managed SACCO movement in Botswana,one where every stakeholder, from regulators to boards, management teams and members, fully understand and embraces the SACCO business model.

Through continuous leadership development and collaboration with government,regional and international partners, BOSCCA continues championing capacity building that strengthens governance, enhances institutional performance and delivers meaningful socio-economic impact for our communities.

Congratulations once again to the ADE Class of May 2026!!🇧🇼👏🏾

27/05/2026

BOSCCA 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

BOSCCA successfully convened its Annual General Meeting, marking yet another important milestone in the growth and strengthening of the Botswana SACCOs movement,attended by Financial cooperatives/SACCOs in Botswana that are affiliated to BOSCCA.

The AGM was honored by the presence of the African Confederation Of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations Executive Director, Mr. George Ombado (AADE,HSC,ICUDE)who delivered the keynote address and reaffirmed ACCOSCA’s unwavering commitment to supporting SACCO development across Africa.

Over the years, ACCOSCA has played a very instrumental role in the revitalization of the Botswana Savings and Credit Cooperative Association (BOSCCA), providing both technical and financial support towards rebuilding a strong apex body for SACCOs in Botswana.

Today, the results of this partnership are evident. BOSCCA has reclaimed its rightful place as the voice of financial cooperatives in Botswana,championing advocacy, strengthening governance and providing capacity-building and training programs to ensure SACCOs operate as professionally managed and financially sound institutions serving the interests of their members and advancing financial inclusion.

Ahead of the AGM, BOSCCA and ACCOSCA leadership also held high-level engagements with the Vice President of Botswana and also Minister of Finance, His Honour Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe. These engagements come at a critical time as SACCOs in Botswana have, since 2023, been regulated under the Ministry of Finance through the Bank of Botswana. BOSCCA and ACCOSCA continue to work closely with the regulator in developing a robust supervisory framework that will strengthen SACCOs as sustainable financial institutions promoting inclusive economic participation.

The leadership also paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Clerk of the National Assembly, further strengthening the strategic partnership that BOSCCA has built with the Botswana Parliament since 2025 in promoting financial wellbeing and advancing the SACCO business model in Botswana.

In his remarks during the AGM, Mr. Ombado commended the outgoing BOSCCA leadership for their resilience and dedication in revitalizing the association despite limited resources. He further applauded the association for earning regional and global recognition during this transformation journey, as ACCOSCA continues working with countries across Africa to empower lives through SACCOs.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected BOSCCA Board chaired by Thuto SACCO and comprising Maitlamo SACCO, Matlotlo SACCO, Babereki SACCO, Dikwata SACCO, Botswana Teachers SACCO,BPO SACCOs and Jwaneng SACCO.

We also sincerely commend the outgoing BOSCCA Board for its outstanding service, commitment and contribution towards rebuilding and strengthening the Botswana SACCOs movement.

And to our affiliate members,together, we continue building a stronger, inclusive and sustainable SACCO sector for Botswana.

20/05/2026

BOSCCA is honoured to strengthen its strategic partnership with the Parliament of Botswana through continued collaboration in financial literacy, savings culture and prudent financial management.

We appreciate the warm reception by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Dithapelo L. Keorapetse, and the Clerk of the National Assembly, Dr. Gabriel Malebang, as we continue fostering regional cooperation and institutional partnerships alongside African Confederation Of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations leadership.

Together, we remain committed to empowering communities through cooperatives and sustainable development.