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Lere Matebesi, CEEP Manager at Debswana Diamond Company
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Alfred Masokola, Editor and Media Executive at The Projects Magazine
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Charles Siwawa, Chief Executive Officer at Botswana Chamber of Mines
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Montwedi Mphathi, President at Botswana Chamber of Mines
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Andrew Motsomi, Managing Director at Debswana Diamond Company
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Lovita Ramguttee, Resident Representative at United Nations Development Programme
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Honourable Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Minister of Minerals and Energy at Ministry of Minerals and Energy
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Edwin Elias, Chairman at Botswana Chamber of Mines
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Mr. Lebea Sephuma, Head of Global Markets at Stanbic Bank Botswana
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Joseph Ramotsha, Senior Projects Manager at Botswana Chamber of Mines
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Joel Duke Ramaphoi, Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship
Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing
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Joseph Ramotshabi, Senior Projects Manager at Botswana Chamber of Mines
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Harold Matenge, Head of Ecosystem Banking at ABSA Bank Botswana
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Letlhogonolo Moremi, Founder at ParkGrey IP Consultants
Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing
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France Mashinyana, Head of Supply Chain at Debswana Diamond Company
Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing
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Tapiwa Masie, Acting Chief Executive Officer at Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) Botswana
Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing
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Prof. Julius Atlhopheng, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at National Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARDI)
SESSION 2: Agro-Processing: Farming & Value Addition of High Value Crops for Local & Export Markets
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SESSION 2: Agro-Processing: Farming & Value Addition of High Value Crops for Local & Export Markets
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SESSION 2: Agro-Processing: Farming & Value Addition of High Value Crops for Local & Export Markets
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Bamwenda Benard, Chief Executive Officer at Nkokonjeru Area Cooperative Enterprise
SESSION 2: Agro-Processing: Farming & Value Addition of High Value Crops for Local & Export Markets
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Robert Zuk, Director of Business Development at Nopal Renewable Energy Corporation
SESSION 2: Agro-Processing: Farming & Value Addition of High Value Crops for Local & Export Markets
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Elfas Zadzagomo, Executive Director at Hunters Global Network
SESSION 2: Agro-Processing: Farming & Value Addition of High Value Crops for Local & Export Markets
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SESSION 2: Agro-Processing: Farming & Value Addition of High Value Crops for Local & Export Markets
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Honourable Baratiwa Mathoothe, Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship at Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship
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Export Market Access & Trade Protocols
Understanding the rules, standards, and pathways to regional and global markets.
Special Economic Zones & Industrial Infrastructure
Leveraging SEZs and infrastructure to drive manufacturing competitiveness.
Financing & Investment Support
Unlocking capital, incentives, and risk mitigation for manufacturers.
Skills, Technology & Innovation
Building the capabilities needed for modern, export-ready production.
Public–Private Partnerships
Aligning policy, industry, and investment to accelerate industrial growth.
LMS26 is designed not only as a conversation space but as an action-oriented platform—connecting manufacturers with policymakers, financiers, buyers, and solution providers to unlock tangible growth opportunities. By fostering collaboration, sharing proven regional case studies, and aligning policy with industry needs, the Local Manufacturing Summit 2026 aims to play a pivotal role in positioning Botswana as a competitive manufacturing and export hub within Africa and beyond.
Annual Local Manufacturing Summit Participation Growth
14%
Projects Facilitated by Botswana Chamber of Mines
+100
Botswana's Import Bill (2024)
$7.06B
Botswana Chamber of Mines Members
43
LMS25 Delegates
314
LMS25 Exhibitors
53
Website visitors
22,000
International Speakers
4
Our 2025 Summit Partners
