… When unregistered event concepts become popular, rival organizers can easily replicate or legally hijack the brand unless it is secured through the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority. …
… Keogotsitse said the sponsorship deal came at an opportune time when the country was moving toward commercialising football, noting that the Botswana Football League had since registered with CIPA as a commercial wing of the elite league. …
Convened by the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) through the Levy on Technical Devices Fund (LTDF), the high-level stakeholder engagement brought together representatives from government, regulators, financial institutions and the private sector to tackle some …
… The call was made on Tuesday during a stakeholder engagement meeting on funding and support for the creative industries, organised by the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA). …
… She praised partnerships with organisations such as the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA), Copyright Society of Botswana (COSBOTS) and the University of Botswana in addressing piracy challenges and promoting awareness within the creative sector. …
… The names had been reserved with CIPA.” Meanwhile, when presenting the commission’s report earlier, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Olebile Sikwane said its financial position for the period 2021 – 2024 showed ‘steady growth in both revenue generation and program expenditure.’ The …
… According to records from the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA), Ottapathu is the beneficial owner of Fusion Spark with 100% shareholding.
… The energetic Mr Phole said he had acquired a Trade mark from Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) dubbed OnnaBen Natural Products to improve the saleability or marketability of his products. …
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.
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.
Following the departure of a South African investor, Lobatse football club Extension Gunners FC has secured a new investor, DC Tours, on a 15-year contract that gives the investor 100 per cent shares ownership of a newly established Gunners Holdings company. DC Tours will provide transport, accommodation, meals, and player allowances as part of a major sponsorship deal.
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.
Stakeholders called for stronger coordination among institutions supporting Botswana's creative industries during a CIPA-organised meeting, saying collaboration was key to unlocking the sector's economic potential. Government has recognised the creative economy as a pillar of economic transformation under Vision 2036, National Development Plan 12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme.
Musician and attorney Nchunga Nchunga has released "Re tla mo gopola" (We will remember him), a tribute single to the late former president Dr Festus Mogae, recorded in Setswana, Herero, Ndebele, English and Sesubiya. Nchunga said he composed the song to celebrate Mogae's legacy, particularly his leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and released it before the burial so Batswana could enjoy it as they celebrated the former president's life.
Deputy Permanent Secretary for Broadcasting and Information Services Tshireletso Motlogelwa warned that piracy and unregulated artificial intelligence could threaten Botswana's cultural identity and economic future unless stronger protections for the creative industry are implemented. He urged Botswana to recognise creativity as a major driver of economic growth and employment, and to protect local creators from exploitation.
The Botswana National Sports Commission is developing initiatives to generate more revenue as its spending exceeds income. The commission, primarily government-funded with minimal self-generated revenue, plans to diversify income streams through commercializing a 100-hectare plot of land around the national stadium.
A consortium comprising Mount Meru Group and Ottapathu, operating through Fusion Spark Proprietary Limited, is pursuing a majority stake in Engen Botswana. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, and Engen Botswana will continue normal operations until completion.
Benjamin Phole operates Tjikale Farm near Serule, producing velvet bean coffee—a natural, organic, caffeine-free alternative from Mucuna pruriens seeds that he says boosts the immune system and improves sleep and mood. He has acquired a trademark for OnnaBen Natural Products and expects 4,000 kilograms of coffee this season, partnering with LEA to expand distribution nationally while maintaining a mixed-farming system integrating livestock production.