The Monitor chanced upon the herbalist during the Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) road show in Maun on Saturday where he had gone to seek advice to undertake laboratory tests for his powder as he wants to begin mass production.
In an interview, Batsile explained that the powder known by the market name ‘Tetsa.com’ allegedly treats an array of STIs and gives users a heightened performance in bed. Batsile claimed Tetsa powder is made from barks of different trees found in the Palapye area. “Tetsa is yet another miracle healing from Palapye. That place has medicinal wonders.” He explained that the mixture was originally discovered by his step-father, Thato Makuku in Palapye who had a knack for experimenting indigenous herbs. Batsile explained that sometime in 1998, he got sick and his body weakened from a mysterious disease. He explained that his mother; Sedibelwa Makuku then gave him a powder to drink and he was healed. He said after his treatment he became interested in the powder and would later seek the knowledge of preparing it from his parent who showed him the secret. Batsile said:” I learnt how to collect, dry and mix the powder.” He further explained that upon realising the powder has commercial potential, he branded it ‘Tetsa.com’ and started selling it. He said it was in 1998 while he was still employed in the police service when he sarted selling it. After retiring last year, an idea came to him to begin packaging and pushing the powder on a larger scale and said the demand is ever increasing. “My powder is well sought after all over the country. I have politicians and high ranking civil servants clients,” he revealed
