Business Botswana

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

Business Botswana President Neo Nwako today addressed the Botswana–Lesotho Business Forum, hosted by the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) in collaboration with the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC), highlighting the private sector's role in driving investment, innovation, job creation and economic diversification.

He emphasised that sustainable growth requires an enabling business environment, strengthened regional integration and deeper collaboration between Botswana and Lesotho.

Transport Sector Chairperson Matthew Wiggett also participated as a panelist, contributing to discussions on resilient cross-border value chains and regional competitiveness.

We are – the .

🌍 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 | 𝟭𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Today, Business Botswana joins Africa in commemorating the Day of the African Child under the theme: “𝘌𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘺𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢.”

Every child deserves access to clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunities to thrive. Together, let's build a healthier, brighter future for children in Botswana and across Africa.

𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Team Business Botswana concluded its participation in AviaDev Africa 2026 on a high note, securing first place at the Golf Day, which served as the final networking activity following the conclusion of the main programme yesterday. The conference was held from 10–13 June 2026 in Gaborone.

More than just a sporting event, the Golf Day gave delegates a relaxed space to continue conversations, reflect on the conference and explore new opportunities in the aviation sector and its wider value chain.

Representing Business Botswana were Mr Butler Phirie (BB Treasurer) alongside Mr Aryl Ralebala, Mr Lebudi Kgetse and Mr Ishmael Mpofu, who delivered a strong performance to secure the win. It was a fitting end to a conference that placed strong emphasis on engagement and relationship-building beyond formal sessions.

𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

Business Botswana Transport Sector Chairperson, Mr. Matthew Wiggett, participated in follow-up engagements stemming from previous discussions, including those held at AviaDev Africa 2025. The engagements focused on attracting airlines to operate in Botswana, including Kenya Airways, Astral aviation, Fastjet Zimbabwe, Airlink, Discover Airlines, and Proflight Zambia.

The Botswana Air Access Initiative seeks to expand the country's air connectivity by attracting more airlines to operate routes into and within Botswana, thereby enhancing trade, tourism and investment opportunities.

These engagements form part of the side events of the ongoing Africa Conference, currently being hosted in Gaborone.

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The future of African connectivity is taking shape in Botswana as the country hosts the 10th edition of AviaDev Africa 2026, Africa’s premier aviation route conference. Bringing together more than 560 delegates and representatives from over 110 airlines, airports, tourism authorities, and Government institutions, the event is driving conversations that strengthen trade, tourism, investment, and regional integration across the continent.

As a strategic partner, Business Botswana is proud to support this landmark event, recognising aviation as a critical enabler of economic growth, connectivity, and investment. AviaDev Africa presents an opportunity to forge partnerships, unlock new routes, and position Botswana as a gateway for business and travel in Africa.

Through our Transport Sector, led by Sector Chairperson Mr. Mathew Wiggett, Business Botswana is actively engaging stakeholders at the conference to advance a more enabling aviation environment. We are leveraging this platform to address aviation bottlenecks and regulatory challenges, improve air connectivity and create conditions that enhance business growth, competitiveness and regional integration.

Business Botswana remains committed to fostering meaningful engagements and championing reforms that will strengthen Botswana’s position as a leading regional aviation and business hub.

The conference was officiated by His Honour the Vice President and Minister of Finance, Mr Ndaba N. Gaolathe, who participated in a fireside chat on African connectivity and integration. He emphasised the importance of strengthening relationships across the continent, stating, "people in Africa should know each other. It is only when we know each other well that we find reasons and opportunities to do business and trade with one another. That is how we connect ourselves by connecting Africa first."

His remarks reinforced the broader vision of AviaDev Africa 2026, building stronger continental linkages that drive economic development, trade, tourism and shared prosperity. Through deeper connectivity and collaboration, Africa can unlock greater opportunities for businesses, investors and communities across the continent.

𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐕 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Business Botswana, as a partner of the Air Access Initiative, is participating in the ongoing AviaDev Africa 2026 conference. Marking its 10th anniversary and being hosted in Botswana for the first time, the event has attracted over 560 delegates, making it the most attended conference to date.

Industry leaders, airline representatives, airport executives, tourism authorities, and aviation stakeholders from across the continent have gathered to explore opportunities for enhancing air connectivity, advancing route development, and fostering sustainable growth within Africa's aviation sector.

The conference serves as a strategic platform to support efforts aimed at opening Botswana's airspace and positioning the country as an aviation, trade, and investment hub.

We are - the

🏌‍♂️𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!⛳️

Join us at the 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘆 on 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at the Stanbic Bank Gaborone Golf Club for a day of networking, competition and meaningful business connections.

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See you on the greens!⛳️

𝐓𝐞𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟, 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
We're still reliving the moments from Friday at Pomegranate Golf Course, where the 30th Northern Trade Fair festivities moved from the fairgrounds to the fairways.

A place where birdies are celebrated, connections are forged, and deals are sealed, the golf day brought together business leaders, exhibitors, sponsors, and partners for an unforgettable networking experience.

Because at the Northern Trade Fair, business doesn't stop at the exhibition stands, it continues wherever meaningful conversations happen.