Botswana Investment and Trade Centre — organization mobilizing investment and supporting exporters as part of Botswana's economic diversification, aiming for P30 billion annual investment by 2029/30.
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Weekend Post
… At the heart of this milestone stands Olebile Keletsositse, CEO of the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), whose remarks at the event underscored the broad vision and high stakes involved. …
Matopi farmers, SA firm seal major agri partnershipMmegi
… that the funds were transferred through Deutsche Bank AG Frankfurt, allegedly to be used under Botswana's Economic Transformation Programme (BETP), following engagements involving Minister of International Relations, Dr Phenyo Butale, and the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre …
FNBB accuses Mauritian ‘investor’ of self-help in EUR 500m standoffMmegi
… This can be defined as shift in the way Botswana does business with China and other countries.At the centre of this transition is the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), which is responsible for turning this policy advantage into tangible commercial results. …
BITC capacitates better exports for Chinese marketMmegi
… rly two years, with discussions initially held with the Ministry of Sport before eventually gaining support from the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC), Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) and Botswana Investment and Trade Centre …
From stadia to GDP, summit targets sports economyDaily News Botswana
… Another MoU was signed by Rwanda Development Board and Botswana Investment and Trade Centre. …
Botswana enhances trade ties with RwandaDaily News Botswana
… Launched in August 2024, the Botswana Air Access Initiative brings together key stakeholders including CAAB, Botswana Tourism Organisation, Botswana Investment and Trade Centre, and the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB). …
Aviation ambitions soarThe Botswana Investment and Trade Centre plans to more than double its annual investment mobilisation target to P30 billion by 2029/30, while facilitating P10 billion in exports and supporting 30,000 jobs annually as part of the country's economic diversification push.
5 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre plans to more than double its annual investment mobilisation target to P30 billion by 2029/30, while facilitating P10 billion in exports and supporting 30,000 jobs annually as part of the country's economic diversification push.
5 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The director of business services at Botswana Investment and Trade Centre said Maun's transformation into a world-class tourism city is possible while preserving its ecological heritage. He identified export opportunities in tourism, mining, aquaculture, aviation, hospitality, and the creative industries, urging local entrepreneurs to position themselves around the Khoemacau copper mining project.
5 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The #PushaBW Store at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, which showcases products made entirely in Botswana by local entrepreneurs, achieved sales of P714,153.60, with the third quarter being its strongest trading period driven by increased festive-season demand and replica kit sales for the national football team.
30 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Schweppes, a Zimbabwean beverage manufacturer, is negotiating to set up an agro-processing operation in Botswana and source citrus from Selebi-Phikwe Citrus' orchards. Consultations are underway to allocate approximately 800 hectares from land held by Lesabokwe Trust.
28 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Pan African Game Changers founder Dr Precious Gondwe has called on young entrepreneurs to move beyond Botswana's 2.5-million-person domestic market and pursue opportunities across Africa and the region, including through strategic partnerships with neighbouring countries to overcome the landlocked position.
9 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The opening session of the Creators Assembly Summit at Maitisong Theatre focused on music production and business, bringing together producers, artists, A&R specialists from Botswana and South Africa to discuss the work behind songs and industry gaps. Speakers highlighted how musicians must learn business and marketing skills, and emphasized the need to value behind-the-scenes roles alongside performance.
25 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Lobatse deputy district commissioner Dr Malebogo Rathedi said government has designated Lobatse as a Special Economic Zone for the meat and leather value chain, positioning the town as a centre for industrialisation, value addition, exports and employment. She highlighted emerging investments including dairy farming and brick manufacturing as evidence of the town's economic potential.
19 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre and Botswana International University of Science and Technology have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to combine research, investment and youth talent to drive economic growth and position Botswana as a regional hub for science, technology and innovation.
17 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Business leaders from Botswana and Nigeria gathered at a high-level business forum in Gaborone to explore opportunities for expanded bilateral trade, investment, and private-sector collaboration under the African Continental Free Trade Area framework. Officials called for targeted policy measures to create a more efficient trading environment and highlighted opportunities for value chain development and knowledge transfer between the two countries.
12 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana held the inaugural CEO Africa Roundtable at the Gaborone International Convention Centre, bringing together chief executives, board chairpersons, diplomats, and business leaders under the banner "Towards a $40 Billion Economy by 2036." The government presented a roadmap acknowledging that the old economic model has run its course and called for action from private sector and regional partners.
22 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Matopi Commercial Farmers Association and South Africa's Pinion have signed a Joint Venture Agreement to establish Matopinion Farming (Pty) Ltd, backed by projected investment exceeding P288 million and expected to create 183 direct jobs. The partnership is positioned as part of Botswana's economic diversification away from diamonds and toward agricultural modernization and export-oriented growth.
7 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The First National Bank of Botswana has responded to Alithea, a Mauritian investor, regarding allegations of an international funds transfer. Alithea obtained a High Court interim order to preserve documents it believes could trace the alleged transfer, claiming the funds were moved through Deutsche Bank AG Frankfurt for use under Botswana's Economic Transformation Programme, involving the Minister of International Relations and the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre aims to help the country's exporters meet demand at scale, quality, and consistency to access one of the world's largest consumer markets. Through its Exporters Development Programme, BITC supports manufacturers in improving product quality, packaging, and production capacity to meet buyer requirements for China and other target markets.
16 June 2026 · Mmegi →
A Business of Sport Summit scheduled for June 25–26, 2026 at Gaborone International Convention Centre aims to align sport and creative industries with government's ambition to increase their contribution to GDP. Founder Bonni Dintwa stated that while sport is a multi-billion-dollar industry globally and across Africa, Botswana has not fully unlocked the economic opportunities within the sector and that government policies are needed to attract more funding into sport.
9 June 2026 · Mmegi →
During a state visit by Rwandan President Paul Kagame, President Boko expressed Botswana's desire to increase trade volume and investment flows with Rwanda, and to pioneer innovative approaches to economic diplomacy that could serve as an example to other nations.
7 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's aviation sector is undergoing expansion to attract international carriers including Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. The Civil Aviation Authority plans to expand the Kasane runway and construct a new airport in Maun within three to five years to address capacity constraints and enhance connectivity to the northern region.
29 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →