Also known as: CEDA
Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency — government development institution providing financing, enterprise support, and market access for citizen-owned businesses across agriculture, manufacturing, and other sectors.
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Weekend Post
… Among those investigated were Emma Peloetletse, the former Permanent Secretary to the President; Peter Fana Magosi, Director General of the DIS; Thabo Thamane, former CEO of the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA); and Kefentse Mzwinila, the former Minister of Lands …
Ex-DCEC Chief files suit against Gov’t over demotion, death threatsBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard CEDA’s poultry push runs into an old problem: market power Botswana’s latest attempt to build a citizen-led poultry industry is running into a familiar question: who really benefits when access to capital improves, but access to the market remains uneven? …
CEDA’s poultry push runs into an old problem: market powerCEDA caretaker CEO Khalala Mokefane encouraged the BUAN class of 2026 to move beyond formal employment and explore commercial opportunities in agriculture and natural resource management, citing Botswana's need for young professionals to address economic challenges including the country's reliance on imported food.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
CEDA caretaker CEO Khalala Mokefane encouraged the BUAN class of 2026 to move beyond formal employment and explore commercial opportunities in agriculture and natural resource management, citing Botswana's need for young professionals to address economic challenges including the country's reliance on imported food.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Speaking at the inaugural Made in BW – Sold to the World Expo 2026 in Palapye, Minister Ntsima challenged businesses to establish strong domestic market foundations before pursuing exports, arguing that local customers help producers refine quality, packaging, and value. The government committed to support local enterprises through preferential procurement and the Economic Diversification Drive.
12 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 →
CEDA Board Chairperson Mbaakanyi Lenyatso says Botswana's emerging hemp industry must create sustainable, citizen-owned businesses and local value addition, rather than simply open new production opportunities.
17 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Francistown City Council has confirmed that an old horticultural market facility near Fire Services is undergoing refurbishment with support from the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency. The facility, unused for decades, is expected to become a trading hub where horticulture farmers can aggregate, store, and sell produce in bulk.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →
BDP president Mpho Balopi and seven co-accused were granted bail on Wednesday after arraignment before the Broadhurst Regional Magistrates Court on seven criminal charges—two counts of fraud, one count of attempting to obtain by false pretence, and four counts of money laundering—arising from transactions involving the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency.
16 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Mpho Balopi, BDP president, is set to be arraigned in court on September 16 on corruption-related charges involving P5 million alongside several companies and individuals. The BDP central committee has decided not to throw its weight behind him, leaving him politically exposed despite remaining in his leadership position.
11 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Balopi, leader of the opposition BDP, faces criminal charges linked to alleged irregular Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) transactions involving millions of pula. The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime alleges that CEDA was deceived into releasing P669,842.11 for billboard work never executed, and that Balopi and a co-accused attempted to obtain P1.399 million using false documents.
7 September 2026 · Mmegi →
First National Bank Botswana and SPEDU have signed a partnership agreement to address financing gaps for industrial investment projects worth between 5.9 billion and 6.8 billion pula in the Selebi Phikwe region, testing whether Botswana's push toward private sector-led economic diversification can succeed.
3 September 2026 · Weekend Post →
Debswana is connecting its procurement ecosystem with CEDA's financing and enterprise-development mandate to build stronger citizen-owned businesses as Botswana seeks economic diversification beyond mining.
24 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
A Financial Intelligence Agency report on money laundering and financing risks within development institutions found that corruption accounted for P174.68 million, or roughly 87 percent, of identified criminal proceeds from offenses reported since 2021 at CEDA and BDC.
17 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Debswana and the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency have formed an alliance to unlock opportunities for citizen-owned businesses across agriculture, manufacturing, innovation, and engineering, leveraging Debswana's operational expertise and market access to scale local enterprises and strengthen supply chains.
13 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
TM Media Consultancy is organising the Beyond 40 wellness walk on September 5 at the Three Dikgosi Monument in Gaborone, targeting adults aged 40 and above with 2.5km, 5km and 10km route options. The event, supported by CEDA and led by Minister Moeti Mohwasa, aims to encourage regular physical activity, healthy living and active ageing.
11 August 2026 · Mmegi →
CEDA is making essential publications available in Braille to remove barriers and create opportunities for persons living with visual impairments to access business development information, financial support, and participate in entrepreneurship.
4 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The Village Magistrate's Court acquitted Kabo Moremong, the sole remaining suspect in the November 2022 robbery at Sefalana Cash and Carry in which P649,863.75 was stolen. The magistrate ruled that the State had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Moremong had any connection to the robbery or acted in concert with the four armed men involved.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's music and entertainment industry generates millions through concerts and sponsorships but loses long-term value because creators rarely register intellectual property like trademarks and brand equity. While the country ranks 58th globally in innovation inputs, it falls to 116th in creative outputs, reflecting a broader African trend where national trademark registries account for less than two percent of global filings annually.
27 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA), through the Levy on Technical Devices Fund, brought together government, regulators, financial institutions and private sector representatives to address funding, skills development, intellectual property protection and market access in the creative industries. CIPA Strategy Manager Lucky Matseka said creativity is a strategic asset for national development beyond natural resources.
17 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The Trade Up North B2B procurement platform, now in its 10th year, connects SMEs with SADC buyers and features curated "Deal Rooms" arranging meetings between suppliers and procurement leaders from major companies and government ministries. The 2026 fair will take place in Francistown at Cresta Marang Gardens.
17 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's premier B2B procurement platform connects SMEs with SADC buyers through curated "Deal Rooms" featuring pre-scheduled meetings with procurement leaders from major companies and government ministries. The fair, now in its tenth year, takes place in Francistown and aims to drive local content and regional integration.
17 July 2026 · Mmegi →
A witness testified that former official Moagi declared the same three liabilities—a P4 million CEDA loan, an FNB personal loan, and a credit card facility—in declarations made in December 2020, January 2023, and June 2025, with the CEDA loan showing no reduction over the years.
26 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Tshepo Pilane, former Acting Director General of the DCEC, has filed a notice of intention to sue the government, alleging unlawful demotion and failure to investigate death threats. He claims a conspiracy by senior officials during his tenure investigating senior figures, including the former Permanent Secretary to the President and the Director General of the DIS.
2 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency launched a revamped poultry financial suite aimed at boosting local participation in the sector for food security and import substitution. However, poultry farmers argue that financing, while necessary, may not be the industry's primary constraint.
25 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →