Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship Botswana

21/09/2026

𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐂 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲

The leadership of the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship, led by the Permanent Secretary, attended the official opening of the 17th African Accreditation Cooperation (AFRAC) General Assembly and Meetings 2026, hosted by the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service (SADCAS).

The meeting brings together stakeholders and accreditation bodies from across Africa to strengthen cooperation, promote quality standards, and advance trade facilitation.

The five-day meeting is taking place from 21 to 25 September 2026 at the Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel and Convention Centre.

The AFRAC General Assembly provides a platform for strengthening, harmonising, and projecting Africa’s collective voice on Quality Infrastructure, while contributing to global discussions on trust, trade, and sustainability.

21/09/2026

20/09/2026

Wrapping up today’s service is Diphala from combined churches, indeed Botswana is blessed towards 60 years on independence and beyond.

17/09/2026

𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Government of the Republic of Botswana and the Government of the Sultanate of Oman have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in investment promotion.

The agreement establishes a framework for identifying and promoting investment opportunities, facilitating business partnerships, exchanging expertise, and strengthening trade and investment relations between the two countries.

Cooperation under the MoU will focus on priority sectors including industry, agriculture and food security, infrastructure, logistics and transportation, financial services, tourism, information and communications technology, energy, and minerals.

The Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship welcomes the signing as an important step towards translating the cordial relations between Botswana and Oman into mutually beneficial investments, joint ventures, and expanded market opportunities.

The agreement is expected to provide a platform for greater engagement between businesses and investors in both countries and to support the development of partnerships across key areas of economic cooperation.

17/09/2026

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝟏 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The long-awaited Botswana Green Value Development for Job Creation Programme Management Unit will be housed at the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, effective 1 October 2026.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Mr Joel Ramaphoi, made the announcement in Gaborone yesterday while delivering welcome remarks at the Programme Steering Committee (PSC) meeting for the Botswana: Green Value Development for Job Creation Programme.

Mr Ramaphoi said the programme responds directly to challenges faced by businesses, including market access, access to finance, business development services and skills development.

He noted that the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship, working together with the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, Ministry of Environment and Tourism, and the International Trade Centre (ITC), is committed to ensuring that the programme delivers meaningful and sustainable outcomes through value-chain and cluster development.

He further said the programme is aligned with the Government's mandate under NDP 12 to drive manufacturing and industrial transformation.

“We are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring that this programme leaves behind a lasting legacy a legacy of knowledge, experience and practical lessons that will endure well beyond its implementation,” Mr Ramaphoi said.

The programme is expected to contribute to strengthening businesses and value chains while supporting opportunities for job creation and broader economic transformation in Botswana.

17/09/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Some things change but some conversations don’t.

In this 1973 article traders were being reminded of their duty to the public, while Government was talking about fair trade, reasonable profits and protecting consumers.

Different era. Familiar conversation.

Source: DailyNews

16/09/2026

𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝘁!

𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐢 𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐨 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐈 – 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐫 𝐓𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨 𝐊𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚

16/09/2026

KE MOTLOTLO KA BOTSWANA 🇧🇼

One day, these hands will let go.

And another pair of hands will carry what we leave behind.

We inherited this country from people who built.
People who served.
People who sacrificed.
People who believed in tomorrow.

Now, tomorrow is in our hands.

To love Botswana is to care about what becomes of her.
To be proud of Botswana is to play our part.

So, what will you do for your country?

Build. Create. Serve. Buy Local.
Help where you can. Give what you know. Create opportunity.

Because Botswana is ours to build, and ours to leave better for the next generation.

Ke motlotlo ka Botswana.
Tsaya maikarabelo, Motswana wetsho.
Rotlhe re godisa Botswana.

15/09/2026

𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒

Following recent comments and queries regarding the pricing of the Manufacturing Licenses Reserved for Botswana, the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship wishes to clarify the information circulating on the matter.

The licenses in question are reserved for large-scale manufacturing businesses with an annual turnover of 100,000 or more.

We value the concerns and feedback raised by our customers and stakeholders. The Ministry remains committed to providing clear, accurate and transparent information to businesses and the public.