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

Our Vision
To be the centre of excellence for entrepreneurship and sustainable SMME development in Botswana.

Our Mission
To promote and facilitate entrepreneurship and SMME development through targeted interventions in pursuit of economic growth and job creation.

Our Value Proposition
“Empowering the entrepreneur to start and grow their business.”
Our Values

Self Driven
We are passionate, accountable, eager to learn, persistent and determined to achieve personal goals so that the entire team achieves its desired results.

Transformational Leadership
We are inspired and self-led, motivated, innovative and accountable to achieve maximum potential in a favourable work environment.

Partnership
Through our internal teamwork and effective partnerships with stakeholders, our efforts are synergized resulting in the success of our clients.

Enterpreneurial
We build an entrepreneurial culture and unearth business opportunities for the SMMEs.
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.

Mrs. Lorato Ntakhwana
Chairperson

Ms Bonolo Champane
Board Member

Mr Chilipi Mogasha
Board Member

Ms Kathleen Molaodi
Board Member

Ms Moipedi Nkoane
Board Member

Ms Boitumelo Gofhamodimo
Board Member

Mr. Lebogang Matale
Board Member

Ms. Michell Gabriel
Board Member

Mr Keoagile Mothibedi
Board Member

Mr. Godfrey Molefe
Acting Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Sesebo Dintwe
Acting Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Onkabetse Moatlhodi
Chief Digital Officer

Mr. Fana Kelebogile
Acting Chief Operations Officer

Mr. Mompati Baiphethi
Head, Capability Development

Mr. Oreneile Padipadi
Head, Corporate Affairs

Ms. Tshephang Thapa
Head, Human Capital

Ms. Shatho Orapeleng
Head, Market Access

Ms. Boitsheko Ntshingane
Legal Advisor

Ms. Boikhutso Kgomanyane
Head, Channel Network-South

Mr. Monyadiwa Masilo
Head, Sector Innovation

Mr. Paul Ockerse
Project Director Leather Industry Park

Ms. Dynah Solani
Head, Information And Knowledge Management
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