Ms. Sesebo Dintwe is Acting Chief Financial Officer for the LEA branches in the Southern part of Botswana...

Mr. Onkabetse Moatlhodi is the founding Chief Digital Officer at the LEA. He oversees information technology, knowledge management and overseeing digital transformation of the organization and technology adoption within the SME universe.

He has over 12 years’ experience in the FINTECH industry covering Strategy, Project & Product Development, Sales, and People Management. Prior to his current role he worked for BTC as, Head of Technology and Service Strategy and Head of Innovation & Digital Strategy respectively leading technology modernization, consolidation and spearheading BTC’s Digital Transformation agenda and for Orange Botswana as a Corporate Solutions Manager in charge of B2B bespoke solution deployment and data strategy execution.

He holds a Bachelor of Computing Degree, Post Graduate Certificate in risk Management, a Prince2 Practitioner, an Alumni of the University of Stellenbosch’s Senior Management Development Programme (SMDP) and a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET)-UK.

Mr. Fana Mothusi Kelebogile, a versatile Engineering and Management Executive with professional experience gained from industries that include manufacturing, energy, retail, R&D, entrepreneurship and SMME development both in the private and public sectors.

He has held different Executive positions in different organisations including LEA. At LEA, Fana held positions of Head, Innovation & Sector Support, Head, Capacity Development, and is currently Head, Channel Network-North. Fana is responsible for the operations arm of the LEA SMME Development function, being the Channel Network Division where he develops and implements policies, strategies and support programmes designed to improve entrepreneurial prowess of SMMEs, with the aim of facilitating growth and sustainability of the SMME sector.

Fana previously held two Executive positions being Head, Innovation and Sector Support, a role he apprehended for three years before assuming his current role, with an added responsibility of Acting, Head of Capacity Development within LEA. He has been the Head for all core and client-facing divisions within the LEA.

An astute Executive with over 19 years of work experience. Fana has led High Impact Projects with strategic focus in accelerating Botswana SMMEs. He has been successful in setting up multimillion Pula Multisectoral Business Incubators, as well as managing projects of budgets ranging from as little as P2m to P500m.

Fana holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering Management from the Aston University, Birmingham-United Kingdom, Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from University of Botswana, three (3) Post Graduate Certificates in Finance for Non-Finance Managers, Post Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management from Botswana Accountancy College. He recently received his third Post Graduate Certificate in Senior Management Development Program from the University of Stellenbosch where he was named Top Performing Student in 2021 SMDP Cohort.

Fana has attended courses and seminars in Botswana, Republic of South Africa, Malaysia and notably India where he trained in Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship through Incubation at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII). He is a Professional Member to noteworthy organisations such as Engineers Registration Board (ERB), and Botswana Institute of Engineers (BIE). Fana is a BQA Full Registered Trainer and has been a Board Member with BIUST Centre for Business Management, Entrepreneurship and General Education.

Mr. Mompati Nyebe Baiphethi currently holds the position of Head, Capability Development. The division is primarily responsible for skills development through training on basic business skills for SMMEs as well as capacity development through delivery of advanced interventions to support the sustainable growth of SMMEs.

Mompati has over the years, acquired enterprise development, project management, skills development, economic research and analysis, advocacy and management skills which are invaluable in his delivery and contribution to the LEA mandate. The skills and competencies were gained through practical experience and knowledge of enterprise and entrepreneurship driven rural and community development. Some of the previous work done in his area, includes evidence-based scenario planning to drive the fight against poverty, unemployment and enhance economic growth; prediction of employment trends in the agricultural sector; investment analysis (financial and economic cost-benefit analysis) and socio-economic impact assessment of projects. . In recognition of the above, Mompati has contributed and led to conceptualising of special projects- notably to support both formal and informal businesses to recover from the impact of COVID-19.

He holds the degrees of BSc (Agric) and MSc (Agric Economics) from the Universities of Botswana and Free State, respectively. Before joining LEA, he has held several research positions at the University of the Free State, RSA (Department of Agricultural Economics), Human Sciences Research Council, RSA (Centre for Poverty, Employment and Growth) as well as the Agricultural Research Council (ARC).

He also has an independent economic and rural enterprises development consultancy work as well as being the Assistant Regional Director at Lima Rural Development Foundation, an NPO, RSA, with a national footprint, wherein he was primarily responsible for research, stakeholder relations as well as the strategic direction and sustainability of the company; responsible for managing teams in Gauteng, Limpopo, North West, Free State and parts of Mpumalanga. He has also worked for Vumelana Advisory Fund as Projects Manager, a position he left in February 2020 to join Local Enterprise Authority.

Ms. Tshephang Thapa is the Head of Human Capital for the LEA branches in the Southern part of Botswana...

Ms. Shatho Orapeleng is the Head of Market Access for the LEA branches in the Southern part of Botswana...

Ms. Boitsheko Ntshingane is an admitted attorney with 12 years of experience in commercial, financial services, as well as entrepreneurship development industries. She has a strong legal background, with experience in litigation management, legal insurance, corporate governance, legal/statutory compliance and regulatory risk management. She is a business law expert adept at forging relationships, identifying, and establishing organisational positioning, which she executes for the LEA mandate.

Ms. Ntshingane is tasked with management of the Legal Services Department which oversees the organization’s legal and regulatory compliance function; as well as supporting the organisation’s industry-specific regulatory alignment and advocacy.

She has obtained a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Botswana, post graduate training in Compliance and Risk Management from the University of Cape Town, and Management Development Programme from the University of Stellenbosch.

Mrs. Boikhutso Kgomanyane is the Head of Channel for the LEA branches in the Southern part of Botswana. She oversees business operations in the eight (8) stations and leads the Teams in the critical execution of the LEA mandate, which is entrepreneurship and Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) development. Mrs Kgomanyane provides strategic guidance and leadership in driving initiatives and programmes that support and empower the entrepreneurs to start, grow and expand their businesses into competitive and sustainable entities; for achievement of the organisational goals that include increased local production of goods and services, import substitution, employment creation, export and wealth creation.

She is also a highly focused and results oriented Corporate Affairs professional, with experience in strategic stakeholder management, Internal & external communications, brand management and overall corporate marketing and Public Relations. Ms Kgomanyane has led the development and implementation of Marketing, Communications & Public Relations strategies that improved the organisation’s corporate image, and positioning LEA as the go-to organisation in nurturing entrepreneurs and providing capacity development interventions to grow the SMME sector.

Mrs Kgomanyane has successfully completed a Senior Management Development Programme through the University of Stellenbosch Business School. She also holds an MSc and BA from the University of Botswana as well as other professional qualifications that have over the years enhanced her capabilities to lead various functions within the organisation including Market Access and Human Resources.

Ms. Dynah Solani is the Head of Information & Knowledge Management. Her position oversees collection and management of research information to support the LEA business channels as well as decision making in policy and lobbying for SMME issues.

Ms. Solani is a seasoned researcher with more than 20 years research experience. She holds a Master of Science in Strategic Management from the University of Derby (UK), Master of Arts in Rural Development from University of East Anglia (UK) and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from University of Botswana. She is also an alumni of the University of Stellenbosch (RSA) Senior Management Development Programme (SMDP).

Ms. Biopuso Nyatshane is our Acting Head of Corporate Affairs

Ms. Tshepo Gasenna is our Manager, Risk