Economic Diversification Drive

Also known as: EDD

2026-07-162026-10-22

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October 2026
15 OctMmegi
Speaking at the Made in BW Sold to the World Expo held in Palapye last week, the minister said government’s preferential procurement programme known as the Economic Diversification Drive needs to reflect meaningful impact on local enterprises. …
Ntsima issues challenge
12 OctDaily News Botswana
… Mr Ntsima however committed that the government would lead by example by leveraging its immense purchasing power through existing frameworks like preferential procurement and the Economic Diversification Drive (EDD). …
Ntsima challenges businesses to expand into export market
July 2026
16 JulDaily News Botswana
… Furthermore, Mr Mmolotsi said the Economic Diversification Drive (EDD) required all central government ministries, local authorities and parastatals to prioritise locally manufactured goods, services and agricultural produce. …
Supply tenders empower citizens

Business

Minister challenges procurement programme to support local enterprises

The News

Speaking at the Made in BW Sold to the World Expo, the minister said government's Economic Diversification Drive preferential procurement programme needs to have meaningful impact on local enterprises. He called for identifying what investment, technology, standards support, or supplier development local enterprises need to supply government requirements, rather than simply checking if a local supplier exists.

15 October 2026 · Mmegi →

Thursday 15 October

Minister challenges procurement programme to support local enterprises
Speaking at the Made in BW Sold to the World Expo, the minister said government's Economic Diversification Drive preferential procurement programme needs to have meaningful impact on local enterprises. He called for identifying what investment, technology, standards support, or supplier development local enterprises need to supply government requirements, rather than simply checking if a local supplier exists.
15 October 2026 · Mmegi →

Monday 12 October

Minister urges businesses to build domestic base before exporting
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 →

Thursday 16 July

Government uses supply tenders to empower citizens
Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi told Parliament that government reserves procurement schemes for citizens and citizen contractors, and mandates a 50 per cent discount on tender document purchases and contractor registration fees for 100 per cent youth-owned businesses, to drive citizen economic empowerment and job creation.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →