Bank Gaborone Kgwebo Connect Series drives SME conversations on funding, growth

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Supporting SMEs: Bank Gaborone CEO, Olebile Makhupe

Bank Gaborone continues to position itself as a key player in empowering Small Medium Enterprises (SME) through its Kgwebo Connect Series, bringing together industry leaders to unpack the realities of doing business in Botswana.

In the latest episode, the bank facilitated a conversation with Bespoke Real Estate Advisory (BREAD), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dabilo Mokoni and Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) acting Head of Corporate Affairs, Boipuso Nyatshane, focusing on entrepreneurship, access to funding and building sustainable businesses.

Mokoni shared insights into building her real estate firm, highlighting that breaking into the established industry as a woman can be difficult and requires great resilience and strategic positioning.

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Bank Gaborone Kgwebo Connect Series drives SME conversations on funding, growth

Bank Gaborone continues to position itself as a key player in empowering Small Medium Enterprises (SME) through its Kgwebo Connect Series, bringing together industry leaders to unpack the realities of doing business in Botswana.

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