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 development of entrepreneurship and sustainable SMMEs 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

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

Collaboration
Through our internal teamwork and effective stakeholder collaboration, we amplify our results of growing the SMME sector.

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.

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.

Mrs. Lorato Ntakhwana
Chairperson

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

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

Ms. Dynah Solani
Head, Information And Knowledge Management
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