Our Mandate
By the Small Business Act (SBA), the Local Enterprise Authority’s mandate is to promote entrepreneurship and develop the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs).
Who We Are
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Our Vision
To be the centre of excellence for development of entrepreneurship and sustainable SMMEs in Botswana
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Our Mission
To promote and facilitate entrepreneurship and SMME development through targeted interventions in pursuit of economic growth and job creation.
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Our Value Proposition
“Empowering the entrepreneur to start and grow their business.”
Our Values
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Entrepreneurial
We build an entrepreneurial culture and unearth business opportunities for the SMMEs.
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Collaboration
Through our internal teamwork and effective stakeholder collaboration, we amplify our results of growing the SMME sector.
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Impact
We seek to deliver a positive and sustainable impact on the economy, society, and environment, by creating a supportive ecosystem for the growth and success of SMMEs.
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Empathy
Listening to and valuing the needs and aspirations of our people, stakeholders and customers. We build trust and rapport which is essential for long term success.
People & Culture
The organisation through Human Capital is focused on deploying five strategic areas of human resources, which are Leadership Effectiveness, Values Driven Corporate Culture, Employee Engagement, Talent Management as well as Human Capital Governance and Organisational Efficiency.
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Mr. Tefo Setlhare
Chairperson
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Mr. Donald Fologang
Board Member
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Mr Chilipi Mogasha
Board Member
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Mr. Godfrey Molefe
Acting Chief Executive Officer
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Ms. Sesebo Dintwe
Acting Chief Financial Officer
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Mr. Onkabetse Moatlhodi
Chief Digital Officer
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Mr. Fana Kelebogile
Acting Chief Operations Officer
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Mr. Mompati Baiphethi
Head, Capability Development
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Ms. Tshephang Thapa
Head, Human Capital
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Ms. Shatho Orapeleng
Head, Market Access
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Ms. Boitsheko Ntshingane
Legal Advisor
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Ms. Boikhutso Kgomanyane
Head, Channel Network-South
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Mr. Monyadiwa Masilo
Head, Sector Innovation
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Ms. Dynah Solani
Head, Information And Knowledge Management
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Our Partners
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