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New faces at CEDA, LEA, CIPA, BDC

Ministry of Investment Trade and Industry-1
Ministry of Investment Trade and Industry-1

The Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship has moved to announce new faces to lead its parastatals, the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA), the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA), the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA), and the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC).

This follows the long-awaited major shake-up at State Owned Enterprises (SOE), a move accelerated by the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP).

In a press statement released this morning the Ministry announced the appointment of Oteng Keabetswe as the Managing Director of BDC, a position most recently held by Benedicta Abosi who was acting MD from April 1, 2025.

Editor's Comment
Makgekgenene played her part

“Ignore the noise, focus on your work”- AnonymousAs the DG of such a controversy-ridden institution, you really played your part in the fight against corruption and economic crime. Your stay at the helm of the DCEC was quickly paying dividends under your stewardship. During your tenure, there was a lot of action as those caught on the wrong side of the law were brought to court regardless of their economic or political status. We have learnt...

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