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Site visit to the LEA Media tour rapid incubation participates South Ghanzi French University Students Visit Divinecentre by OfficeMEET LEATHERat the 2015 INCUBATEE: DistrictOKEMP5 Morula of the President Indaba Travel Page 3 Show MITI Parastatals Breaking Silos Pages 7-8
LEA Clients Scoop Awards At The 2017 LEA HOSTS THE 2015 BOTSWANA Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair SMME PITSO AND SEMINAR Page 9
LEA and BITC Collaborate In Export Awareness Among SMMEs
LEA/BAC Celebrate Graduation Ceremony
Glen Valley Horticulture Incubator Welcomes Trainees CONTENTS • CEO’s Foreword i • LEA Clients Advised On Crop 1 Insurance • LEA Participates At The World Telecommunication And Information Society Day • French University Students Visit 3 Divine Morula • Glen Valley Horticulture Incubator 4 Welcomes New Trainees • Wild Africa Safaris Participates At 5 ITB Berlin • The LEA Communication Channels 6 • Ministry Of Investment Trade 7-8 CEO’s FOREWORD And Industry (MITI) Parastatals Breaking Silos Small, Medium and Micro sized enterprises are an important driver for job creation • LEA Clients Scoop Awards At The 9 and economic growth. We at LEA continue to offer more comprehensive approaches 2017 Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair towards SMME development and actively improve the general business environment • LEA Boosts Central District 10 by offering targeted interventions to support SMMEs. All these efforts in turn enhance Entreprenuers • Task Manufacturers 12 the SMMEs competitiveness and sustainability in the market place. • Rapha Medical Centre 13 • Ovine Farms 14 • Contagious Construction 15 Company In order to foster the growth of commercially Our client at the Pilane Multi Purpose Incubator • Lalla Villa 16 viable enterprises, LEA saw a need to enlighten was also privileged to host a group of multi- Batswana on the significance of its mandate in national students from the French University, spearheading the promotion of entrepreneurship HEC Paris. The purpose of the visit was to and development of Small, Medium and Micro- interact with the entrepreneur, an activity which sized Enterprises in the country, through the forms part of the students’ Business Master’s Our Vision To be the centre of excellence for entrepreneurship media tour in the Central District. Degree Programme. and sustainable SMME development in Botswana.
Our Mission Training is the essence of economic LEA continues to be the centre of excellence To promote and facilitate entrepreneurship and SMME development through targeted interventions development. Without a well-trained workforce, for entrepreneurship and sustainable SMME in pursuit of economic diversification. the business community cannot thrive. LEA development in Botswana. Esteemed reader, Our Value Proposition continuously offers training to entrepreneurs at with the aforementioned synopsis on what to “Empowering the entrepreneur to start and grow their business.” its various training centres across the country as expect in this publication, let me invite you to LEA Values a way to enlighten and increase their business enjoy the read. Self-Driven acumen. We are passionate, eager to learn, persistent and “Mogwebi, re go tlhoma kwa pele” determined to achieve personal goals so that the entire team achieves its desired results.
Transformational Leadership We are inspired and self-led, motivated, innovative Dr. TTK Matome and accountable to achieve maximum potential in Chief Executive Officer a favourable work environment. Partnership Through our internal teamwork and effective partnership with stakeholders, our efforts are synergized resulting in the success of our clientele.
Botho We are courteous, polite, and approachable. We execute all our transactions with clients and other stakeholders with integrity. “Mogwebi, re go tlhoma kwa pele.”
i TSATSA KGWEBO KGWEBO LEA LEA NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER | 1st QUARTER| 1st QUARTER | 2017-18 | 2017-18 LEA CLIENTS ADVISED ON CROP INSURANCE The Local Enterprise Authority’s Risk & Internal Audit Division organised a workshop on crop insurance for the Glen Valley Horticulture Incubator clients, where AON Botswana and Botswana Insurance Company (BIC) enlightened the clients on the importance and need to insure their crops. The farmers were also provided with information on the insurance packages that are currently available in the country through AON and BIC.
The incubatees also learned how their crops and property could be insured against perils such as hail, fire, lightning, flood, frost, windstorm and quality downgrading. The facilitators emphasised the need for insurance to enable the insured to have a peace of mind and confidence knowing that their businesses are properly protected should the worst happen.
Glen Valley Incubator clients listening Mr. Maano Keakabetse (AON), conducting to the presentations a presentation
LEA PARTICIPATES AT THE WORLD TELECOMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SOCIETY DAY
The Masunga Branch Officers addressing delegates at the the LEA stall during the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
The LEA Masunga Branch participated at the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day that was held on the 21st May 2017 in Masunga. As a strategic partner in driving the ICT usage in Botswana, LEA joined other organizations such as BOFINET, Botswana Post, HUAWEI, Orange Botswana, Mascom Wireless, Botswana Innovation Hub and others to celebrate the day. The event was graced by the Minister of Transport and Communication Honourable Kitso Mokaila.
The LEA Business Advisor, Mr. Gaolaolwe Phologolo, informed attendants that LEA has Resource Centres that provide the services ranging from computer usage, printing, internet, and faxing to promote the ICT uptake by its assisted businesses.
1 TSA KGWEBO LEA NEWSLETTER | 1st QUARTER | 2017-18 Career opportunity
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“Mogwebi, re go tlhoma kwa pele.” LEA toll-free number: 0800 155 155 “Mogwebi, re go tlhoma kwa pele.” Training • Mentoring • Market Access • Technology Support LEA toll-free number: 0800 155 155 Training • Mentoring • Market Access • Technology Support FRENCH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS VISIT DIVINE MORULA A group of multi-national students from the French University, HEC Paris recently visited Pilane Multi-Purpose Incubator Client, Divine Morula. The purpose of the visit was to interact with the entrepreneur, an activity which forms part of the students’ business Master’s Degree Programme. The students selected Divine Morula as one of the businesses to visit in Botswana, mainly because the business uses a natural resource, Morula as raw material for its various products. Divine Morula is housed at the Pilane Incubator and manufactures food items and beverages which includes; Morula jam, drink, syrup and cosmetics.
In welcoming the guests, the Pilane Multi-Purpose Incubator Manager, Mr. Mothusi Kelebogile shared background information on the strides made by the Botswana Government in developing and promoting entrepreneurship among citizens. He explained that LEA capacitates entrepreneurs and enterprises through targeted interventions such as business advisory services, training, mentoring, facilitation of access to finance, technology support and market access.
Ms. Matilda Mpai, the owner of Divine Morula addressed the students and took them through the journey she took in establishing her business to its present status. The abundance of the indigenous Morula fruit and the quest for women empowerment are also the factors that further drove her determination. She indicated that as a way of her contribution to women empowerment, there is a group of women she engages to assist in the harvesting of the Morula fruit. She also engages the group in the marketing of the finished products and mentors them to start their own businesses. Such teachings include how to make soap using the residual cakes that are produced after extracting oil from the Morula nut.
In interacting with the entrepreneur, the students enquired among other things, the products’ marketing/sales channels as well as the challenges and successes in running the business. Ms. Mpai shared the progress that has been attained since the business was established and explained the relationship she has with LEA.
On behalf of the students, the leader of the group, Mr. Trevor Shah expressed his appreciation for the information Mrs. Mpai shared on her business. The HEC Paris Team also presented an Infra-red Thermometer to Divine Morula; an instrument the client has long been unsuccessfully trying to source for use during her production. The team also thanked LEA for its services to SMMEs in Botswana and encouraged the Authority to continue with the good work.
Ms. M. Mpai sharing her story with the French University Students The students trying out the Morula products Mr. Mothusi Kelebogile, Pilane Incubator Manager networking with the French University Students
3 TSA KGWEBO LEA NEWSLETTER | 1st QUARTER | 2017-18 GLEN VALLEY HORTICULTURE INCUBATOR WELCOMES NEW TRAINEES
The Glen Valley Horticulture Incubator recently sorting, grading and packaging. held an induction workshop to welcome and take on board the twenty-two (22) newly recruited During his presentation, the GVI Manager, Mr. trainees. The group is expected to undergo a Isaac Bok made emphasis on the requirement for training programme that will cover both practical trainees to attend to the project daily to carry and theoretical aspects for a period of nine months. out crop management activities and training sessions, as well as post-harvest activities. The induction workshop aimed at familiarizing the trainees with the incubator facility and its Trainees were advised to be mindful of the operations. They were enlightened on the LEA fact that they are in the programme to acquire mandate and services, as well as the curriculum the necessary skills to enable them to manage they will cover during the period of incubation. sustainable horticulture enterprises on their own The curriculum will cover topics such as; upon graduating from the incubator. Trainees Entrepreneurial Development Training, seedling were urged to be committed to the programme, management, crop management techniques so that they complete on time. (pruning, trellising, pollination, harvesting, etc.), irrigation scheduling and water management, growing media management and hydroponics, fertilizer management and tomato produce
Ms. Betty Francis, Technology Advisor (2nd from left), taking Future tomato farmers taking a tour of the different Glen the new entrants on tour of the incubator Valley Structures
Ms. Francis (right) showing the new incubatees the structures
4 TSA KGWEBO LEA NEWSLETTER | 1st QUARTER | 2017-18 WILD AFRICA SAFARIS PARTICIPATES AT ITB BERLIN
A Kasane based mobile safari company, Wild in different cities of Germany such as Hannover Africa Safaris, travelled to Germany to take part in and Dusseldorf, where they made presentations the International Tourismus-Börse (ITB), in Berlin. at different places of interest, such as museums. As the world’s leading travel show, the event The road show also took them to France for the brought together tourism operators, tour agents same mission. and tour leaders. Wild Africa Safaris attended the event to market itself through direct interaction Mr. Sibanda was very appreciative of efforts with tour agents from across the world. made by Botswana Tourism Organisation and LEA to give Batswana operators such an invaluable Wild Africa Safaris provides luxurious mobile exposure. He specifically thanked LEA who had to safari and camping activities with self-contained assist his company to shoot a video, showcasing tents. The company therefore found it necessary his superb product, that he shared with the to participate at this premier event as it targets international tourists. high-end travellers.
The business promoter, Mr. Rodgers Sibanda, who represented the company at the show, reported that each exhibitor was given an opportunity to make a presentation to tour agents in a closed session. On the last leg of the event, exhibitors from Botswana went on Roadshows
Mr. Sibanda taking customers on tour of the park Mr. Sibanda briefing the film crew during the video shoot
The film crew during the shooting of the video in a campsite
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The Competition Authority hosted this year’s Corporation (BDC), Companies and Intellectual games, under the theme “Breaking Silos”. The Property Authority (CIPA) and the Selebi-Phikwe annual games are hosted to leverage on the Economic Diversification Unit (SPEDU). relationship that exists amongst Parastatals under the MITI. The event provided an opportunity The morning started off with a Zumba warm up. for staff to engage in a unique, physically As the day progressed, other sporting codes that engaging manner which complements were played included: Netball, 5-aside Soccer, wellness programmes within each Parastatal. Volleyball, 100m flat and 4*100m relay, Sack race, Egg and Spoon race and Human mmele. MITI Parastatals that participated in the games were the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development This year’s overall winner for All MITI Parastatal Agency (CEDA), Botswana Bureau of Standards Games was Gambling Authority, seconded by (BOBS), Competition Authority (CA), Gambling the host Competition Authority, with Botswana Authority, Botswana Investment and Trade Bureau of Standards standing at third place. LEA Centre (BITC), Botswana Development retained its 1st prize for tug of war.
Ms. Dynah Solani (far right) with CEOs Ms. Dynah Solani tossing to decide the of other Parastatals and the MC, Big Fish 2018 host of MITI Games (middle)
Mr. Daniel Motlalekgosi refereeing the MITI Minister Hon. V.T. Seretse and the LEA tug of war Tug of War team
LEA supporters cheering at the games
7 TSA KGWEBO LEA NEWSLETTER | 1st QUARTER | 2017-18 Netballers head to head LEA Netball team
Netballer, Lebogang Zemona, catching the ball
LEA Football Team LEA Soccer supporters
Penalty shoot out
Super kick from the player
LEA Volley ball team
Volley ball players face off
Tlotlo Tike in the male 100metre race
8 TSA KGWEBO LEA NEWSLETTER | 1st QUARTER | 2017-18 LEA CLIENTS SCOOP AWARDS AT THE 2017 BUSINESS BOTSWANA NORTHERN TRADE FAIR The Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair was held in Francistown, under the theme, “Business Agility in Botswana: Optimising Business in 50 years and Beyond”. Five LEA clients from various subsectors exhibited at the fair. Out of the five exhibitors, three got prizes as follows: • Major Chem (Pty) LTD: Position 1 (Manufacturing Category) • Adonay Investments: Position 1 (SMME Category) • Leratamang Mapoka Curtains- Position 2 (SMME Category)
BUSINESS NAME PRODUCTS/SERVICES BUSINESS LOCATION
Big Sam Hubber A tour operator which Kasane provides game drives, fishing expeditions and boat cruise. Wild Safaris A tour operator that offers Kasane game drives, transfers, mobile safari and boat cruise. Major Chem (Pty)Ltd. A cleaning chemicals Selibe Phikwe Industrial manufacturer that produces cleaning detergents. Leratamang Mapoka Curtains A textile company that Mapoka specialises in manufacturing of curtains. Adonay Investments t/a Soul A furniture producing business Gaborone Block 3 Industrial Beat Interiors that specialises in provision of Area upholstery services (household & office furniture, cars), chairs, couches, curtains, interior and designing services.
Market Analyst Mr. Outlwile Ebutswe conducting a buyer-seller session for Wild Safaris LEA client, Ms. Livia Langwane of Leratamang Mapoka Curtains being interviewed by BTV crew
Students visiting the Big Sam Hubber stall to Students visiting the LEA stall learn about the business’ products and services
9 TSA KGWEBO LEA NEWSLETTER | 1st QUARTER | 2017-18 LEA BOOSTS CENTRAL DISTRICT ENTREPRENUERS In order to enlighten the media community on LEA interventions provided to the LEA assisted SMMEs, the Authority embarked on a tour with journalists to afford them an opportunity to interact with various LEA clients in the Central District (Letlhakane, Serowe and Palapye).
Through the tour, the media appreciated various interventions that the Authority offers and the impact they have in the growth of the businesses operating in this area.
The following are the LEA clients that were visited:
NAME OF BUSINESS TYPE OF BUSINESS LOCATION Contagious Construction A multi residential business Letlhakane Company Lalla Villa Guest House Guest house Letlhakane Rapha Medical Centre Private Medical Clinic Letlhakane Ovine Farms Horticultural farm Letlhakane The Curve Guest House Guest house Letlhakane Task Manufacturers Textile manufacturer Palapye Mr. Serero Mogaetsho Lucerne production farmer Mmashoro Kanlee Fruit and Veg Farm Horticultural farm Dikabeya Capel Rancho Chicken Abattoir: Chicken abattoir Serowe Serowe Canvas & Tents Manufacturer of camping Serowe equipment Mathudi Shades Hotels Hotel Palapye
Ms. Boemo Dibeela Nyadza Serowe Branch Business Advisor, Journalists visiting Task conducting an interview for Mr. Onalenna Mmati, handing over Manufacturers Sefalana Sepapadi a token of appreciation to Capel Rancho
Journalists taking a tour of Mr. Serero Mogaetsho’s lucerne field
10 TSA KGWEBO LEA NEWSLETTER | 1st QUARTER | 2017-18 LEA CLIENT PROFILES
11 TSA KGWEBO LEA NEWSLETTER | 1st QUARTER | 2017-18 TASK MANUFACTURERS
Background Task Manufacturers is a wholly citizen owned business founded by Ms. Pinnie Maruatona in the year 2000. This is a textile business specializing in the manufacturing of school uniform, protective clothing, track suits, bedding, curtains and customized ladies wear (German Print). The business prides itself in its skilled workforce and its ability to manufacture quality products that meet their customers’ expectations. The business currently has six highly qualified and skilled employees including the owner, and has a store (boutique) situated in Palapye Junction, Engine mall.
Relationship with LEA The business registered with LEA in 2008. The company has benefited from a number of interventions provided by LEA which include: Trade Show Participation (SMME conference and Fair, SMME Pitso & Buyer/Seller seminar, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, Global Expo, and flea markets). In addition, Task Manufacturers received training on record-keeping, taxation, first-aid and fire-management. Furthermore, the business was coached on customer service, factory layout designs, EDD and PPADB registration. The enterprise also benefited from LEA mentoring services on branding, packaging & labelling, technology audit and gap analysis among others.
Customized German print outfits and shoes displayed at Task Manufacturers.
(From left) School ties and fashion bags showcased
12 TSA KGWEBO LEA NEWSLETTER | 1st QUARTER | 2017-18 RAPHA MEDICAL CENTRE Background Rapha Medical Centre is a wholly owned business that started its operations in May 2014. Owned by Dr. Karabo Modise and Dr. Remotsaletswe Boithamako, the business currently employs 5 full time employees. This is a private medical clinic which offers different types of medical services. The business is located in, Letlhakane, Mokgobelele Ward, Rapha Complex opposite Choppies. The business currently services individuals and has a contract with Karowe mine to offer medical services to the mine employees. Their products/services include Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, and Occupational Health Services.
Relationship with LEA Rapha Medical Centre registered with LEA in 2014 as a Start Up and has since received the following interventions: Business Coaching and Enterprise Monitoring, Customer Service training for all staff, Technology Gap Analysis, Productivity Improvement (training on backing up information from the Hospital Management, Occupational Health, QuickBooks soft wares), Technology Awareness training, Process Improvement (front desk, patient information, consultation, and dispensary), Market Gap Analysis and Record Keeping.
Equipment used at Rapha Medical Centre
Rapha Medical Centre entrance
Pharmacy section at Rapha Medical Centre Dr. Remotsaletswe Boithamako
13 TSA KGWEBO LEA NEWSLETTER | 1st QUARTER | 2017-18 OVINE FARMS
Background Ovine Farms (PTY) LTD is a citizen owned company registered in 2007, that operates from Letlhakane Boteti Sub District. It is owned by Mr Oduetse Oscar Ramonameng and Mrs. Keneilwe Ramonameng. The Company started mainly with small stock production and later diversified to horticulture. Ovine Farm produces cabbage, tomato, spinach, rape, green mealies, watermelon and green pepper in a 50 hectare field. The farm currently has 7 employees, and supplies retail stores such as Choppies, Sefalana, Spar and The Hawkers.
Relationship with LEA Ovine farm registered with LEA in 2008 . The company has benefited from a number of interventions provided by LEA which include Entrepreneurship Development Training, business plan facilitation, coaching and monitoring, horticulture techniques, Trade show readiness, Training on branding labelling and packaging, record keeping, basic crop production, crop pest and disease management and marketing skills. The client was also involved in a benchmarking trip to Glen Valley Incubator to learn tomato production under protected cultivation. They also visited Tuli-Block and Mogale Farms to learn about centre pivot irrigation system operation and management.
Borehole that supplies the farm with water Pesticides applied on seedlings
Farm worker inspecting sunflower Dripping system installed for irrigation
Farmer produces own seedlings Cabbages ready for harvest
14 TSA KGWEBO LEA NEWSLETTER | 1st QUARTER | 2017-18 CONTAGIOUS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Background The Contagious is a multi residential business wholly owned by Mr. Mishingo Dabutha, that is located at Letlhakane, Tawana Ward. The facility has 5 units, two bedroomed houses, each house comprises of a combined bath and toilet, living room and an open kitchen. Bedrooms are fitted with wall wardrobes, fully furnished kitchens with electric stoves, griller ovens and extractors. The entire place has a boundary wall with a sliding gate and security guard house. The project is expected to employ 2 people.
Relationship with LEA The Contagious registered with LEA in 2016 as a start-up business. LEA then assisted the owner to conceptualize the business idea into a fully fledged enterprise. Since inception, the multi-res has benefited from a range of LEA interventions such as business plan facilitation, facilitation of access to funding from CEDA, aquisition of lease and business profile drafting.
LEA Serowe Branch team with the Contagious owner Multi residential business owner, Mr Mishingo Dabutha
Complete multi residential house ready for occupation
15 TSA KGWEBO LEA NEWSLETTER | 1st QUARTER | 2017-18 LALLA VILLA
Background Lalla Villa Guest House is a Botswana registered company at Letlhakane wholly owned by Mrs. Gladys Mothei. The facility, which is still under construction, will be a ten (10) roomed Commercial Guest house which will be offering affordable lodging facility, laundry, full complimentary breakfast, and en-suite air-conditioned rooms to business people, travellers and tourists. The Guest House is located along main road into Letlhakane, close to popular landmarks like bus rank and Caltex filling station, and a walking distance to shopping outlets such as Choppies, Shoppers, Spar and medical clinics. The project is expected to employ 11 people.
Relationship with LEA Lalla Villa registered with LEA in 2016 as a pre-start business. LEA then assisted the owner to conceptualize the business idea into a fully fledge enterprise. The business has benefited from a range of LEA interventions such as business plan facilitation, facilitation of access to funding from CEDA, lease & business profile drafting.
Lalla Villa owner taking media for a tour Guest house under construction around the guest house
Media appreciating the guest house LEA Serowe Branch Manager, Mrs. under construction Kgomotso Masunga handing over a token of appreciation
Lalla Villa guest house under construction Mrs. Gladys Mothei explaining the Lalla Villa project
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