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For Immediate Release

ANNOUNCEMENT CHANGES ON THE BTC BOARD

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held today, 23rd September 2025, Botswana Telecommunications Board Limited (“BTC”) announced that the following Independent Non-Executive Directors have retired from the BTC Board effective 23rd September 2025, namely, Mr Mokgethi F. Magapa, who has also been the Board Chairperson, Mr. Bafana Molomo, and Mr. Ranjith Priyalal De Silva.

Following the retirement of Mr. Mokgethi F. Magapa as a Director and Board Chairperson of the Company on the 23rd September 2025, the Board has at its meeting held on the same day, appointed Mr. Thato Kewakae as an interim Board Chairperson effective the 23rd September 2025. Mr Kewakae has been an independent non-executive Director of the Company since 2021.

Furthermore, at the AGM, Mr Kgotso Bannalotlhe was appointed as Non-Executive Director, and shareholders further ratified the appointment of Mr Jürgen Peschel as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director, reaffirming his mandate to lead BTC’s transformation and turnaround strategy.

BTC expresses its gratitude to the outgoing board members for their dedicated service and looks forward to further strengthening its governance as it continues its transformational drive, operational efficiency, customer focus, and digital growth.

About Mr Thato Kewakae – Interim Board Chair

Mr Thato Kewakae is a well-rounded business professional and executive with a strong background in business and ICT. He has gained experience across various industries, leading growth in the private sector, working in consultancy, and providing support services for both the government and the private sector.