{"id":49815,"date":"2026-05-06T14:25:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/?page_id=49815"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:06:16","slug":"overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"prelude-headings clearfix \"  style=\"\"><div class=\"extra-content clearfix\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Botswana Telecommunications Corporation is Botswana\u2019s first partially <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">privatised<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> State-Owned Entity and the first telecommunications company to list on the Botswana Stock Exchange a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t its Initial Public Offering (IPO), BTC marked a historic milestone in Botswana\u2019s capital markets by introducing 61% first-time investors to the stock market, significantly broadening participation in financial markets.<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, BTC has the largest retail shareholder base on the Botswana Stock Exchange, with more than 39,000 retail shareholders, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">representing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the broadest geographic ownership footprint in the country. As a leading telecommunications provider, BTC offers investors exposure to a company with strong national infrastructure, a growing digital services ecosystem, and a commitment to delivering sustainable value to shareholders.<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u200bStrategic Foundations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Our Purpose:<\/strong> To deliver superior customer experience and drive Botswana&#8217;s digital economy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Our Mission:<\/strong> To be a leader in digital and communication services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Intent:<\/strong> Grow revenue to BWP 2.1Bn and P2.00 share price by 2029<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Our Values<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Innovation:<\/strong> Transforming ideas into groundbreaking solutions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact:<\/strong> Measuring the profound effect of our actions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclusion:<\/strong> Diverse perspectives, equitable opportunities, belonging<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaboration:<\/strong> Team and synergy driving shared success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"prelude-accordions accordions\"><div class=\"accordion-item accent\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"inner\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\tKey reasons to invest in BTC include:\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"\"><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Market Leadership \u2013 A leading telecommunications provider in Botswana with extensive national network coverage.\u2022<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strong Shareholder Base \u2013 The largest retail shareholder base on the Botswana Stock Exchange.<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dividend Value \u2013 Commitment to delivering value to investors through dividend payments.<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital Growth \u2013 Expansion into digital services including mobile financial services such as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smega<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-charcodes=\"8226\" data-buautonum=\"8\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strategic National Infrastructure \u2013 A key enabler of Botswana\u2019s digital economy through investments in connectivity and technology.<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"prelude-accordions accordions\"><div class=\"accordion-item accent\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"inner\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\tInvestor Relations\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"\"><ul>\n<li data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Offer insights to management on investor sentiments and company direction<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Acts as the link between the company and its investors.\u200b<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Makes sure all company information (financial &amp; strategic) is clear, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accurate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and transparent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"prelude-accordions accordions\"><div class=\"accordion-item accent\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"inner\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\tCompliance And Confidentiality\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"\"><ol>\n<li>Compliance to Data Protection Act<\/li>\n<li>Bill no.22 of 2022 Compliance to Financial Intelligence Act of 2022<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"prelude-accordions accordions\"><div class=\"accordion-item accent\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"inner\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\tData Processing And Responsibility\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"\"><ul>\n<li data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BTC acts solely as a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">data processor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and not as a data controller. As such, BTC does not have the authority to amend or alter any information <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">submitted<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by Brokers or the CSDB.<\/span><span>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and processing of shareholder data <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">remains<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with the CSDB and the respective Brokers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"prelude-accordions accordions\"><div class=\"accordion-item accent\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"inner\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\tCentral Securities Depositary Botswana\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"\"><ol>\n<li>Maintain the official BTC shareholder register<\/li>\n<li>Act as a transfer secretary and administer AGM<\/li>\n<li>Assist in query resolution and produce reports of trading history<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bse.co.bw\/about-csd\/\"><strong>View CSDB details<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"prelude-accordions accordions\"><div class=\"accordion-item accent\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"inner\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\tBotswana Stock Exchange\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"\"><ol>\n<li>Provides the trading platform where BTC shares are bought and sold\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Monitors BTC\u2019s compliance with listing requirements and disclosure obligations\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Regulates and licenses broker<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bse.co.bw\/\"><strong>Visit official BSE Website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"prelude-accordions accordions\"><div class=\"accordion-item accent\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"inner\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\tBrokers\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"\"><ol>\n<li>Facilitate buying and selling of shares\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Update KYC information\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Assist in share transfers\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Support in cases of deceased shareholders<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/contacts\/\"><strong>View broker details<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"prelude-accordions accordions\"><div class=\"accordion-item accent\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"inner\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\tDividends Declaration\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"\"><p>Dividends are paid twice a year subject to BTC board approval:\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Interim: January\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Full Year: August\u200b\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Payment is calculated as:\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<p>Number of shares \u00d7 Dividend per share \u2013 10% tax \u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/btc-dividends-calculator\/\"><strong>Access Dividends Calculator here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"prelude-accordions accordions\"><div class=\"accordion-item accent\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"inner\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\tInvestor Footprint\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/h3><div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"\"><p>Discover BTC\u2019s Investor Footprint and explore the company\u2019s journey as Botswana\u2019s leading telecommunications provider and one of the country\u2019s pioneering listed entities on the Botswana Stock Exchange. This section provides investors and stakeholders with insights into BTC\u2019s market presence, operational reach, financial performance, shareholder value creation, and long-term growth strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about how BTC continues to drive digital transformation, expand connectivity, and strengthen its position within Botswana\u2019s evolving telecommunications and technology landscape.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image-723x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"723\" height=\"1024\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-49822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image-723x1024.jpg 723w, https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image-1085x1536.jpg 1085w, https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image-1447x2048.jpg 1447w, https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/image.jpg 1685w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7318,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-49815","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7318"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49815"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49815\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49826,"href":"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/49815\/revisions\/49826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/btc.bw\/company\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}