Honourable Dr. Phenyo Butale
Honourable Dr. Phenyo Butale was appointed as the Minister of International Relations, on 11th November 2024. He is a seasoned policy maker who has served as a Member of Parliament for five years (2014-2019). In this capacity, Dr. Butale played a constructive role contributing to the national development agenda particularly through Committees that he served in such as, the ICT and Communication Committee, which among others, advances efforts aimed at building Botswana’s digital economy. He also held other Parliamentary portfolios, including being the Head of the Botswana delegation to the Pan African Parliament (PAP). During his tour at PAP, Dr. Butale led a number of delegations to various countries across the continent, to lobby for ratification of the Malabo Protocol that gives the PAP legislative powers. The Minister also led PAP delegations to the African Union Permanent Representative Council (PRC) to present and defend the Parliament's budget.
Following his first term in office, Honourable Butale embarked on International Consultancy work that saw him work closely with international bodies such as the Africa Forum which is a Council for Former African Heads of States. In this role, he attended and participated in international meetings, including the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Conference of Parties (COP) and the World Economic Forum (WEF), among others. In addition to his legislative work, Dr. Butale is an accomplished media practitioner with over ten years’ experience working in the media field.
Accordingly, he served as a Journalist with Botswana Television and Radio Botswana, where among others, he produced and presented national programs such as Around the World, which covers current geopolitical issues. Furthermore, while working in the media sector, he held various key leadership positions, including the post of National Director with the Media Institute of Southern Africa – Botswana Chapter (2011-2012). In this capacity, he played an instrumental role leading campaigns for the promulgation of laws that promote access to information.
The Honourable Minister has also worked with non-governmental organisations such the Freedom of Expression Institute – FXI, where he held the post of Executive Director (2013-2014). As a Pan-African scholar, he has contributed to research and publications on various Pan-African related issues. He has also participated in professional development programmes in the United States, in the fields of Communication and Governance. Honourable Butale holds a Doctorate Degree in English Literature from Stellenbosch University in South Africa, and is fluent in Setswana, English and French.
Ryu Katayama
Ryu Katayama is a Japanese national, a cross-border business development and investor relations professional with a special focus on the rise of Africa. He is dedicated to the Collective Peaceful Rise of Africa (in short, the Peaceful Rise of Africa), a continental movement to uplift the continent to lasting super-affluence through its superior, inclusive economic model, driving a multi-trillion-dollar economy via large-scale economic transformation, led by its originator, His Excellency Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi, Founder and President of Future Trends Group. Following an earlier career in the oil and gas industry in the UAE and in the healthcare technology sector, Mr. Katayama now serves as Head of Structuring and Partnerships at Future Trends Group, where he works with international investors to channel global capital into Africa and structures high-level business and government partnerships and agreements. He also oversees operations and team development, and is committed to empowering startup ecosystems across the continent. In addition, Mr. Katayama serves in the Office of the Presidential Envoy, held by Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi, of the Republic of Botswana, on International Relations and Economic Development.
Victoria Montwedi, CTP™️, CODP™️
CEO of Quantum-People and Organizational Development (Q-POD)
Victoria Montwedi, CTP™️, CODP™️
CEO of Quantum-People and Organizational Development (Q-POD)
Victoria Montwedi is the CEO of Quantum-People and Organizational Development (Q-POD), a training and consultancy company focused on skills and organisational development. She has 16 years of experience in the mining industry, with a Diploma in Mining Engineering and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Leadership and Change Management.
She started her career in mineral processing and later moved into human capital, specialising in skills development and organisational development. Her experience includes technical training, competency development, leadership and supervisory development, performance management, and talent development.
She brings a practical understanding of operations and the connection between people's capability and workplace performance.
Dr Keith Nkomo
Health Economist
Dr Keith Nkomo
Health Economist
Dr Keith Nkomo is a UK-trained health economist and Certified International Professional
Strategist who has spent his career asking one question: how can Africa pay for better healthcare? For Botswana, he is developing a private-sector-led health financing model under Salutem Botswana, part of his previous regional body of work includes pioneering micro health insurance product in Malawi; and lower point-of-care costs in Zimbabwe through the novel realtime claims processing and settlement model, along with a first-of-its-kind transactional medical aid card backed by real time reporting and monitoring that makes comprehensive care and advanced therapies easier to finance.
His doctoral research on sustainable health financing for low- and middle-income countries, and his scoping review on financing models for Universal Health Coverage, sit at the intersection of health economics and public policy. With more than 15 years across health funding and banking, Dr Nkomo has headed the healthcare division of a Zimbabwe-listed company, chaired Zimbabwe’s National Tariffs Committee, and served as Consulting Director for Digital Transformation and Telemedicine (Southern Africa) at UAE-based Intrapharma.
Ms. Khumo Mosathupa
Khumo Mosathupa is a businesswoman and supply chain leader with 20 years of industry experience. She is the Director of Blu Transfuxion Logistics Solution, a supply chain company connecting logistics, warehousing, consulting and training to keep clients’ operations moving and drive continuous improvement.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Transport Economics and Logistics Management from North West University. Her professional and executive development includes the Programme in Project Management at the University of Pretoria, the International Leadership Development Programme through Regenesys Business School under the TETA Scholarship Programme, Mastering Innovation, Design Thinking and Operations at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, and Property Entrepreneurship through the University of Cape Town (UCT) and SAIBPP collaboration.
Khumo serves as a Board Member of SAPICS and TETA, an Advisory Board Member of AWISCA, and an ASCEA Judge. These roles reflect her commitment to industry development, skills advancement and supply chain excellence.
Passionate about creating opportunities for women, young people and host communities, Khumo advocates for practical skills development that connects education with workplace performance. Her leadership centres on personal accountability, innovation and developing people and businesses that can respond to industry’s changing needs.
Keorapetse A. Mooketsi
Keorapetse Mooketsi is a seasoned supply chain professional with over 20 years of experience across public service, health, education, banking, and the minerals investment sectors. He currently serves as Procurement Advisor at Minerals Development Company Botswana (MDCB), where he leads strategic, compliant, and high-impact procurement operations. Mr. Mooketsi has served on several boards and tender committees, including Babereki Insurance Brokers, BIDPA, and the Botswana National Olympic Committee. He holds a Master of Finance and Control, a Bachelor of Commerce, and procurement credentials, including the MCIPS (Chartered Professional in Procurement and Supply) designation. He has also earned certifications in Capital Markets & Securities Analysis (CMSA) and Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional (FPWP) from the Corporate Finance Institute and completed the Executive Leadership Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. A former lecturer and mentor, he is committed to procurement excellence, ethical governance, and nurturing the next generation of leaders.
Thuto Molebatsi
MSM, BA (Hons) SM, TAFISA CLC 1&2
Thuto Molebatsi
MSM, BA (Hons) SM, TAFISA CLC 1&2
A passionate and keen sport administrator with over 13 years’ experience working in Botswana Sport governing structures (the then Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture and Botswana National Sport Commission). He holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Sport Management from the University of Birmingham, UK. Molebatsi also holds a Master’s Degree in Global Sport Management from Seoul National University, South Korea.
Molebatsi currently heads a secretariat responsible for the coordination of Botswana’s hosting of the 30th TAFISA World Congress Gaborone 2027. Reporting to the congress Organising Committee ‘OC’ as General Manager, Molebatsi’s key role as is to ensure the successful mobilisation of strategic partners, stakeholders, players and participants for the successful hosting of the congress, as well as ensuring the congress leaves behind impactful and sustainable footprint and/or legacies for Botswana, Africa, and TAFISA (The Association for International Sport for All).
Substantively, Molebatsi serves as the Games Manager responsible for advising the BNSC Management and Board on all matter related to hosting of major sport events by National Sport Associations and/or the BNSC (events planning, policy review and implementation). In addition, the Games Manager role includes leading the facilitation of Team Botswana’s participation at major games; AUSC Region 5 Youth Games and African Games, as well as the coordination of the national games (Botswana Games)
Chantal Kading
Leadership Strategist, Talent Advisor and Founder
Chantal Kading
Leadership Strategist, Talent Advisor and Founder
Chantal Kading is a Leadership Strategist, Talent Advisor and Founder of The People Shop and Peak Performance Africa, with 25 years of experience in talent and leadership development, building high performance Supply Chain teams. A Board Member of SAPICS, she has led transformational initiatives impacting 45,000 teachers and 1.5 million learners, and helped upskill and place over 4,000 unemployed youth.
She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Stellenbosch, Master in Neuro-Linguistics, is certified Firewalk Instructor, she has also summited Mount Kilimanjaro. An international conference speaker and published expert, Chantal champions human capability, leadership excellence and the transformation of people to create lasting impact.
Relebanye Magosi
Head of Business Development, Dima Actuaries & Consultants Founder, ROBELLA (Pty) Ltd
Relebanye Magosi
Head of Business Development, Dima Actuaries & Consultants Founder, ROBELLA (Pty) Ltd
Relebanye Magosi is a Gaborone-based entrepreneur and director whose career connects healthcare, finance and public infrastructure. He is Head of Business Development at Dima Actuaries & Consultants and the founder of ROBELLA (Pty) Ltd, a services and infrastructure advisory company.
His experience in healthcare includes healthcare distribution at Thompson Medical and leading Pulse Nutrition, a clinical nutrition venture that took specialised nutrition products to market in Botswana. Through this work he has dealt directly with sourcing, regulatory and market-access issues that affect how medical products reach patients. Through ROBELLA he also supplies specialised laboratory equipment and consumables for public-sector tenders.
Beyond healthcare, Relebanye works in parametric insurance and reinsurance, where he developed the Botswana Flood & Drought Index. He also advises municipal bodies on turning public assets into revenue, and works in media. His background includes executive administration and lending compliance.
A social scientist by training, he focuses on the practical systems that decide whether services reach the people who need them. He brings this view to today's dialogue with Dr Keith Nkomo, Chief Executive Officer of TresGroupe.
Khutsafalo Sekolokwane
Ms. Khutsafalo Sekolokwane is an accomplished Economist and Policy Researcher with extensive experience in international trade, regional integration and industrial policy development. She holds a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Botswana and has built a distinguished career spanning public policy research, economic analysis, trade policy and industrial development. She currently serves as Director of the Tariff Management Department at the Botswana Trade Commission (BOTC), where she contributes to the development and administration of tariff policy in support of industrial development, competitiveness and economic transformation.
Prior to joining BOTC, Ms. Sekolokwane worked as a Policy Researcher at the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Secretariat, where she gained extensive experience in regional economic integration, industrial and trade policy. Her previous roles also include Associate Researcher at the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA); Manager in the Research and Innovation Department at the Botswana Export Development and Investment Authority (BEDIA), now the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC); and Economist at the Bank of Botswana.
Her professional expertise spans regional integration, international trade, tariff policy, industrial development and economic policy research. Through her diverse experience across key national and regional institutions, she brings a strong understanding of the relationship between trade policy, economic development and industrial transformation.
Motshidisi P. Moremi-Motshewa
Motshidisi P. Moremi-Motshewa - FCIPS is a seasoned supply chain practitioner with experience in procurement, inventory management, logistics, distribution, contracts management, fleet management and governance. Ms Moremi-Motshewa has a wealth of experience in procurement having worked in real estate, telecommunications and mining sectors. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)and enjoys training and undertaking supply chain consultancy on part basis. She is one the founding members who were instrumental in the formation of the Botswana CIPS Branch.
Ms Moremi-Motshewa currently oversees the procurement function at Mascom Wireless Botswana,a mobile network company, and she is also a Mascom Pension Fund Trustee. She has served in the Government Audit Committee - (GAC) and was a Board Tender Committee member at Botswana Oil company. She has served as the Board Chairperson of the Public Procurement and Regulatory Authority in Botswana hence contributing to the changing procurement landscape reforms.
Her credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (B-Com) from University of Botswana , a Master's in Business Leadership (MBL) from University of South Africa, Master of Project Management (MPM) from University of Southern Queensland and a Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from the then University of North London. She has attended a number of management development programmes.
Ms Moremi- Motshewa cherishes being results oriented in contributing to the success of the entities she is part of, to ensure best value for money, driving operational excellence, meeting customer expectations, managing risks and promoting sustainability initiatives. She has been privileged to speak at supply chain conferences occasionally.