Botswana Investment and Trade Centre

14/10/2026

The Dangote Story: Strategic Vision, the Refinery Investment Case and the African Opportunity, by Mr. Aliko Dangote,
Founder and President of the Dangote Group.

14/10/2026

YOU SEE I-TOWERS. WE SEE GROWTH YOU CAN SEE.

From the foundations laid at independence to the modern skyline of Gaborone, Botswana’s growth has taken shape in ways we can see, experience and point to.

I-Towers stands among the landmarks of a changing economy one where corporate enterprise, services and investment have become part of Botswana’s evolving commercial landscape.

It is a picture of what happens when opportunity takes root: businesses establish, industries expand and a once-developing capital grows into a modern business centre.

For BITC, it represents the destination of the journey creating the conditions to attract investment, support enterprise and turn opportunity into economic activity.

From foundations to skyline. This is what growing together can build.

14/10/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗖 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪

Management of the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), led by CEO Mr. Keletsositse Olebile, attended the Roadshow on Unsponsored Botswana Depository Receipts of Ordinary Shares of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical FZE, issued by Access Bank Botswana.

The event brought together key government and private sector leaders, including Honourable Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Minister of Minerals and Energy; Honourable Baratiwa Matheothe, Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship; Mr. Aliko Dangote, Founder and President of Dangote Group; and representatives of Access Bank, the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), and other regional financial institutions.

The roadshow highlighted the potential of the depository receipts programme to broaden investment opportunities, deepen Botswana’s capital markets and strengthen cross-border financial integration across Africa.

Speaking at the event, Honourable Kenewendo reaffirmed the importance of regional collaboration in advancing Africa’s economic ambitions, while Access Bank Managing Director, Mr. Shepherd Aisam, underscored the initiative’s role in developing Botswana’s capital markets, expanding investment opportunities and creating intergenerational wealth.

BSE Board Chairperson, Ms. Neo Mooki, emphasised the need to connect African savings with African investment opportunities, enabling ordinary citizens to participate in the continent’s industrial growth. Meanwhile, Mr. Collen Tapfumaneyi, Chairperson of the Committee of SADC Stock Exchanges (CoSSE), highlighted the programme’s role in breaking down capital market barriers and facilitating regional investor participation.

For his part, Mr. Aliko Dangote shared the Dangote Group’s growth story, focusing on its strategic vision, the refinery’s investment case and the broader opportunities presented by Africa’s industrial transformation.

The initiative represents a significant step towards a more integrated African investment landscape, where capital markets serve as gateways for investment, industrial development and shared prosperity.

For Botswana, such initiatives reinforce the importance of a competitive investment climate, strong financial institutions and regional partnerships in unlocking sustainable economic growth.

14/10/2026

𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗡-𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟: 𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗖 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣

The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), led by CEO Mr Keletsositse Olebile engaged with United Capital, to explore investment opportunities and strengthen Botswana’s position as a preferred destination for international capital.

During the engagement, Mr Olebile outlined BITC’s mandate to attract investment, promote exports and facilitate business growth, highlighting Botswana’s stable investment environment and ongoing efforts to enhance its competitiveness as a regional and international financial services hub.

He further highlighted the ongoing review of Botswana’s International Financial Services Centre framework, aimed at creating a more attractive environment for cross-border financial services, wealth management and capital mobilisation.

For his part, the Group CEO of United Capital, Mr Peter Ashade expressed enthusiasm about Botswana’s investment proposition, highlighting United Capital Group’s more than six decades of experience in pan-African investment and financial services. With interests spanning financial services, oil and gas, hospitality, healthcare, real estate and power, the Group presents opportunities for potential collaboration across strategic sectors.

13/10/2026

YOU SEE PARLIAMENT. WE SEE THE ROOTS OF GROWTH.

Before Botswana could grow economically, it had to build the foundations for that growth.

Since independence in 1966, Botswana’s National Assembly has been part of a democratic system shaped by continuity, accountability and peaceful political transitions.

That stability matters. Every business established, every investment attracted and every opportunity created operates within an environment shaped by the institutions of governance.

For BITC, growth has always been about bringing opportunity to Botswana and creating value for Batswana and that growth is strongest when it is built together.

Before Botswana could grow, it chose to build strong foundations. Every seed planted since has grown from that root.

12/10/2026

Trade finance moves the money. Compliance protects the deal. Factoring keeps businesses growing. Individually, they are pieces of the puzzle. This November in Gaborone, they come together as one event for the people who build Africa's trade ecosystem every day.

🗓️ 16-19 November 2026

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For the first time, Afreximbank’s Trade Finance Seminar and Compliance Forum convene concurrently — bringing African and Global African regulatory, financial and trade leaders together in Gaborone.

09/10/2026

Strengthening Botswana–U.S. Partnerships | Unlocking Investment, Trade & Collaboration Opportunities

The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) Francistown Office was delighted to host a delegation from the U.S. Embassy Gaborone’s Public Diplomacy Section, led by Mr. Sacha Fraiture, accompanied by Ms. Tshosa and Ms. Tau, for an engaging dialogue on strengthening Botswana–U.S. relations and unlocking new opportunities for collaboration. The delegation gained valuable insights into BITC strategic role in investment attraction, business retention, export promotion, and unlocking emerging economic opportunities across northern Botswana.

During the engagement, BITC Francistown Director, Mr. Mokgosi, highlighted key initiatives driving regional economic transformation, including the development of packaged, bankable investment projects emerging from Local Economic Development (LED) initiatives. These efforts aim to translate local economic potential into tangible investment opportunities, support enterprise growth, and strengthen regional competitiveness.

The discussions also explored the U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy initiatives, which connect Botswana and the United States through educational exchanges, cultural engagement, and commercial diplomacy, creating valuable platforms for knowledge-sharing, stronger institutional relationships, and mutually beneficial partnerships. The engagement underscored a shared opportunity: connecting Botswana’s emerging investment potential with American expertise, innovation, networks, and business partnerships.

As BITC continues to position northern Botswana as an attractive destination for investment and trade, engagements of this nature provide an important foundation for exploring new avenues of cooperation and deepening people-to-people and business-to-business connections. and

09/10/2026

Made in Botswana, Sold to the World: BITC Champions Global Market Access

Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) participated in the inaugural Made in BW – Sold to the World Conference and Exhibition, held in Palapye from 8–9 October 2026. Organised by AlignSure Solutions in partnership with the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), the event brought together key stakeholders to explore opportunities for strengthening local production, enhancing product competitiveness and expanding Botswana’s presence in international markets.

The conference, held on 8 October 2026, was officially opened by the Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Honourable Tiroeone Ntsima, and the Minister of Water and Human Settlement, Honourable Oneetse Ramogapi. Discussions underscored the importance of collaboration, strategic partnerships and coordinated institutional support in empowering local producers to access and compete in global markets.

In his remarks, Honourable Ntsima highlighted the complementary roles of institutions such as BITC and the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) in advancing Botswana’s market access agenda. He noted that BITC plays a critical role in facilitating export development and connecting local businesses to international markets, while LEA focuses on mentoring enterprises and facilitating market access within Botswana.

The Minister further emphasised the importance of strengthening regional and international partnerships, particularly through the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and Botswana’s diplomatic missions, to identify new market opportunities, establish strategic business connections and position locally manufactured products for global success. He also called for a renewed commitment to producing locally, buying locally and continuously improving product quality. These efforts, he noted, are essential to building competitive, sustainable Botswana brands capable of meeting international standards and securing a lasting presence in global markets.

The exhibition showcased Botswana’s potential in industrial capacity and its spirit of innovation, featuring companies such as Xaloo Technologies, Delta Paints, Elite Processing, Solar Hart Botswana, Warona Mills and StrucMac. Innovative projects developed by BIUST students also demonstrated the potential of local talent, technology and research to contribute to the country’s economic transformation. As the two-day event concluded, it provided a valuable platform for dialogue on policy reform, improvements to Botswana’s business environment and practical strategies for strengthening local enterprises. More importantly, it reinforced a shared vision of transforming Botswana’s productive capacity into globally competitive products.

Through initiatives such as Made in BW – Sold to the World, BITC continues to champion the ambition of taking Botswana beyond its borders.

09/10/2026

Support local farmers by purchasing locally produced wheat. Thank you, Bolux Group, a BITC-assisted company, for making this possible.

🌾 THANK YOU, Bolux Group

The Pandamatenga Commercial Farmers Association extends their immense gratitude to Bolux Group for contracting all of the wheat our farmers produced - 3,200 tonnes, worth over P19 million - AND paying promptly on every delivery.

🤝 This is what private sector partnership looks like: a company backing local production and strengthening Botswana's agricultural value chain. Our farmers are ready to grow more, and there is room for more partners willing to stand where Bolux is standing.

Thank you Bolux for standing with local farmers. We appreciate your commitment and trust.

Support such as this gives us the confidence to keep farming in order to

09/10/2026

Registration is open for the Trade Finance Seminar & Compliance Forum 2026!

📍 Gaborone, Botswana | 16-19 Nov

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