Arrival of guests & registration

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The arrival of the Honourable Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo

National Anthem

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Safety Health Environment (SHE) Moment

Lere Matebesi, CEEP Manager at Debswana Diamond Company

Introduction of Guests

Alfred Masokola, Editor and Media Executive at The Projects Magazine

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Welcome Remarks

Montwedi Mphathi, President at Botswana Chamber of Mines

Botswana Chamber of Mines: LMS24 Progress Update

Charles Siwawa, Chief Executive Officer at Botswana Chamber of Mines

Debswana Diamond Company on Local Manufacturing and the Rebuild Center Initiative

Andrew Motsomi, Managing Director at Debswana Diamond Company

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UNDP’s Supplier Development Programme Towards a Robust Manufacturing Sector

Lovita Ramguttee, Resident Representative at United Nations Development Programme

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Official Opening of the LMS25

Honourable Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Minister of Minerals and Energy at Ministry of Minerals and Energy

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Presentation of a token of appreciation for the Honourable Minister & Morupule Coal Mine’s Contribution to Local Manufacturing

Edwin Elias, Chairman at Botswana Chamber of Mines

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Vote of thanks

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Closing Remarks

Mr. Lebea Sephuma, Head of Global Markets at Stanbic Bank Botswana

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B2B Networking and Extended Stall Tour

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Tour of Exhibition Stalls

Joseph Ramotsha, Senior Projects Manager at Botswana Chamber of Mines

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Tea Break

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Presentation: Setting the Scene for Local Manufacturing: Industrial Manufacturing & Agro Processing – The Potentials for Job Creation, Food Security, Economic Diversification, and Inclusion

Joel Duke Ramaphoi, Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Off-take agreements for local & export markets. (Imperatives for growth & sustenance of local manufacturers).

Joseph Ramotshabi, Senior Projects Manager at Botswana Chamber of Mines

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Questions & Comments

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Lunch Break

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Presentation: Export Financing and Risk Management – A toolkit for growth

Harold Matenge, Head of Ecosystem Banking at ABSA Bank Botswana

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Questions & Comments

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Panel Discussion: Local Manufacturing for Export Markets (Components and finished products) - Insights & Experiences

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Questions & Comments

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Panel Discussion: Local Value Addition on Imported Machinery & Equipment - The Case of OEMs

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Questions & Comments

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Registration & Welcome Tea

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Presentation: Situational Analysis: Botswana MSMEs’ Quality Management and Intellectual Property Capacity

Letlhogonolo Moremi, Founder at ParkGrey IP Consultants

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Questions & Comments

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Presentation: Key Supply Chain Management Issues for Local and Export Markets: Buyers Perspective

France Mashinyana, Head of Supply Chain at Debswana Diamond Company

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Presentation: SEZs as catalysts to Local Manufacturing, Beneficiation, and the Green Energy Revolution

Tapiwa Masie, Acting Chief Executive Officer at Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) Botswana

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Questions & Comments

Session 1: Industrial Manufacturing

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Tea Break

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Presentation: Unpacking Botswana’s National Agro-Processing Strategy

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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Panel Discussion: Downstream Value Addition in High Value Crops and Food Processing

SESSION 2: Agro-Processing: Farming & Value Addition of High Value Crops for Local & Export Markets

Questions & Comments

SESSION 2: Agro-Processing: Farming & Value Addition of High Value Crops for Local & Export Markets

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Presentation: The Dynamics and Power of Cooperatives and Cluster Development for High Value Crops Production: Insights and Experience – The Case of Uganda

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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Questions & Comments

SESSION 2: Agro-Processing: Farming & Value Addition of High Value Crops for Local & Export Markets

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Lunch Break

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Presentation: High-Value Crop Clusters: Cactus

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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Presentation: High-Value Crops: Moringa as an Anchor Crop in Agriculture-Based Clusters.

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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Questions & Comments

SESSION 2: Agro-Processing: Farming & Value Addition of High Value Crops for Local & Export Markets

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Panel Discussion: Driving Demand for Local Produce: The Offtaker’s Perspective

SESSION 2: Agro-Processing: Farming & Value Addition of High Value Crops for Local & Export Markets

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Presentation: Wrap-Up: Consolidation of the Summit Events and the Next Steps

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Closing Remarks

Honourable Baratiwa Mathoothe, Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship at Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship

Networking Cocktail at the BOMA (Behind Grand Palm Hotel)