Letshego eyes expansion in three more African countries

Presenting the financial results recently, chief financial officer, Colm Patterson said platforms outside Botswana remain a key focus. "Our focus is to get customers outside Botswana market. Right now, we are pursuing opportunities in Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe," he said.

Forty percent of the group's profit before tax for the year ended January 2013 was generated outside Botswana compared to 35 percent in the previous period.Patterson said that the group would commence operations in Lesotho in the current financial year. "A deduction code was awarded to Letshego Financial Services Lesotho in February this year," he said.