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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 RamaphoiDone
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Panel Discussion: Local Value Addition on Imported Machinery & Equipment - The Case of OEMs
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Presentation: SEZs as catalysts to Local Manufacturing, Beneficiation, and the Green Energy Revolution
Tapiwa MasieDone
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Off-take agreements for local & export markets. (Imperatives for growth & sustenance of local manufacturers).
Joseph RamotshabiDone
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Presentation: Key Supply Chain Management Issues for Local and Export Markets: Buyers Perspective
France MashinyanaDone
Harold Matenge is currently Head of Ecosystem Banking at Absa Bank Botswana. In this role, Harold is tasked with driving the Bank’s Enterprise & Supply Chain Development Business (ESD). His mandate further extends to evaluating the bank’s clients entire value chain, including suppliers, distributors, retailers, customers, and employees with the ultimate aim of ensuring Absa Bank offers comprehensive and innovative banking solutions across the entire ecosystem.
With over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, Harold is a seasoned banker who began his career as a graduate trainee in 2004. Over the years, he has transitioned to various senior roles in both Retail and Corporate & Investment Banking functions. He has extensive experience across Relationship Management, Sales, Product development & management, Governance & Credit Risk, Securities & Structured Finance, Strategy formulation, planning, execution, & monitoring.
Harold holds a BA Social Sciences degree from the University of Botswana, and a Masters of Science in Strategic Management from the University of Derbyshire (UK). He is also a Certified Product Manager with the Association of International Product Marketing & Management, and also carries certification in Operational Risk & Governance from the London School of Banking & Finance
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
