Written by harveyDecember 11, 2025

BTC is the proud Connectivity Partner of World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026

10th December 2025

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For Immediate Release

Gaborone, Botswana – Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTC) was revealed as the Connectivity Partner for the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 to be held in Gaborone, Botswana on the 2nd and 3rd May 2026 at an event organised to reveal and honour the founding sponsors.

Delivering the key remarks, the Minister of Arts and Sports, Honourable Jacob Kelebeng, acknowledged the sponsors for empowering World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 to dream bigger and reach higher. He further stated that the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 “is one of the events that will never be erased from the history books”, adding that in partnership with sponsors, “we will have the privileged of sharing the essence of being a Motswana, through the spirit of perseverance, the pursuit of greatness and the resilience with the world. He further acknowledged the founding sponsors, namely BTC, Halfway Toyota and Diamond College of Botswana, stating that they have shown faith in our country’s ability to deliver and that their commitment is the “first crucial baton passes” in the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026, said Kelebeng.

Presenting the sponsorship, BTC Chief Marketing Officer Mike Siachitema stated that BTC celebrates the spirit of partnership and excellence that defines the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026. He added that they are “deeply honoured to welcome the world to Gaborone, showcasing Botswana’s commitment to sporting excellence, hospitality, and innovation, as we proudly host the World Athletics Relays for the very first time”, he said. Announcing their sponsorship, Siachitema stated that BTC is the Official Connectivity Partner for this prestigious event, adding that they are providing both in-kind connectivity solutions and a cash sponsorship, to a total value of P3,077,600. 60.

As part of the sponsorship, BTC will deliver high-speed wifi connectivity at the National Stadium, wifi connectivity at the University of Botswana (UB Stadium), reliable connectivity for the Local Organizing Committee Secretariat, mobile connectivity for seamless communication for hosting both local and international athletes, and a monetary contribution of P500,000. He further stated that these initiatives are designed to ensure that every athlete, official, and spectator “experiences the very best in connectivity and hospitality during the competition as we connect the stakeholders to the world as per our slogan of ‘Live Connected’, where we commit to ensure we are connected”, he concluded.

Welcoming guests at the event, the Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, Professor Martin Mokgwathi, stated that the event was held “not merely to announce sponsorships but to affirm our collective resolve to position Botswana as a premier destination for global sport, creativity, and national pride”, he said. Professor Mokgwathi defined the World Athletics Relays 2026 as a powerful platform where nations showcase their spirit, will give Botswana an opportunity to step forward as a country to tell its story, a story of ambition, unity, and readiness. He further added that as they officially welcome first strategic partners, they are partnering with visionary institutions that believe in Botswana’s potential, that understand the magnitude of this event, and that have chosen to walk this journey with them as they “set a new standard for African-hosted world-class events,” he affirmed.

Delivering the closing remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026, Moses Bantsi, thanked all stakeholders for attending the sponsor’s reveal event. He stated that as a collective, the nation must rise to the occasion in hosting the international community and showcase our national values and ambitions, he said.  Bantsi also stated that the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 is more than a sporting event, it is a milestone and an opportunity for the nation’s pride, adding that “Gaborone now stands as a gateway to African excellence”, he said.

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Written by harveyOctober 3, 2025

Press Release: BTC Financial Inclusion Music Festival in Maun a Success

3rd October 2025

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Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTC) has held its first financial inclusion music festival in Maun over the Independence Day holiday. The music festival featured an array of local artists and comedians, inclusive of Amantle Brown, Costa FX, Baxon and Diba, April Gates, Captain Dira, Stiga Sola, Scar, Swag Kids DJs, Lioness Ratang, Franco etc. The music festival is part of the BTC’s financial inclusion programme delivered under the theme Dira.Gola.Tshela roadshow, where a total of 129 villages were covered, leading to the music festival in Maun.

Dira.Gola.Tshela roadshow is a national programme that reinforces BTC’s commitment to building a financially inclusive Botswana through a number of activities such as financial literacy training for community leaders and members of the public across Botswana; training of residents on the importance of insurance (funeral cover) for low-income earners and the unemployed, the promotion of financial literacy to residents through artistic expression such as drama, music, poetry etc. through partnerships with local artists.

“The roadshow is the main platform driving BTC’s Financial Inclusion programme, which ensures that citizens and non-citizens can access essential services such as BTC Smega, and unlock the amazing features loaded on the platform that include cash in and cash out, motshelo account for secure group savings, short term loans, payments of services such as bills, electricity, policies etc”, said Acting Head of Mobile Financial Services, Kitso Motswagae. He further stated that through the national roadshow, BTC will create vibrant touchpoints for community connections by using edutainment (education and entertainment) elements such as music festivals and football tournaments to reach and engage the communities as the teams travel across the country, adding that “a total of 300 villages will be covered”.

“The programme embeds BTC’s purpose in everyday experiences that resonate with people’s lives”, explained Mr Motswagae. These engagements demonstrate BTC’s inclusive product suite and also show how connectivity, mobile money, and financial education can transform households and communities. “As BTC marks 45 years of service to the nation, the Dira. Gola. Tshela roadshow continues to align with Botswana’s national development goals and the global vision for universal financial access.”, he explained. He further stated that the music festival held in Maun was the first of its kind, and more are planned.

Combining education as well as digital tools has enabled BTC to ensure that no one is left behind on the financial inclusion journey. The programme reflects BTC’s belief in the importance of empowering communities and ensuring that they are included in matters that affect the economy of Botswana.

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Written by harveySeptember 24, 2025

Press Release: Changes to the BTC Board

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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.

 

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