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19 - 21 JUNE 2016 Gallagher Convention Centre Johannesburg, South Africa COME AND MEET BOTSWANA COMPANIES

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19 - 21 JUNE 2016

Gallagher Convention Centre

Johannesburg, South Africa

COME AND MEET BOTSWANA COMPANIES

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BUSINESS SEMINAR - GALLAGHER CONVENTION CENTRE, MIDRAND, RSA JUNE 20, 2016

Agenda:

Director of Proceedings: BITC Director, Export Promotions, Maxwell Mosinyi

1000 - 1030 Registration and Morning Tea

1030 - 103 Welcome Remarks, HE, Zenene Sinombe, Botswana High Commissioner

1035 - 1050 Keynote address : Doing Business with Botswana; BITC Executive Director, Strategy & Competitiveness - Keletsositse Olebile

1050 - 105 Brand Botswana video presentation

1055 - 1100 Closing Remarks - BITC Director, Investment Promotion, Mr Moshie Ratsebe

1100 - 1130 Business Networking Session and Refreshments served 1140 - 1200 Visit to Botswana Stalls at the Exhibition Hall

PROGRAMME ENDS

BOTSWANA DELEGATION TO SAITEX 2016

Mr Keletsositse Olebile - Executive Director Strategy & Competitiveness, BITCMr Maxwell Mosinyi - Director, Export Promotions, BITCMr Moshie Ratsebe - Director, Investment Promotion, BITCMr Dipopego Tsheko - Project Manager, Global Expo Botswana (GEB), BITCMr Calvin Ketshabetswe - Manager, Export Promotions, BITCMr Thuso Palai - Manager, Brand Management International, BITC

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ABOUT BOTSWANA

Botswana is a middle to upper income country that gained independence in 1966. At 582,000 km2, Botswana is a land-linked country at the heart of Southern Africa, bordered by Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Its central location in this region makes Botswana the perfect gateway for reaching the whole of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, making it the ideal investment and trade hub.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT BOTSWANA

Area: 582,000 km² Population: 2,024,787 (as per 2011 Populations and Housing census) Capital City: GaboroneForm of Government: Parliamentary RepublicHead of State: President Dr. Lt. General Seretse Khama Ian KhamaAdult Literacy Rate: 83%, World BankOfficial Language: EnglishNational Language: SetswanaGross Domestic Product: BWP 141 942 million 2014 (USD 15798.1446 million as calculated from bank of Botswana Financial Statistics (March 2015) using annual average Exchange rate (2014)

Per capita GDP: BWP 66 290 (US$ 7,378.077 as calculated from Bank of Botswana Financial Statistics (March 2015) using annual using annual average Exchange rate (2014)

GDP Real Growth Rate for 2014: 4.4%Annual average Inflation 2014: 4.4%Weights & Measures: Metric System

BOTSWANA INVESTMENT AND TRADE CENTRE AT A GLANCE

Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) is an integrated investment and trade promotion authority with an encompassing mandate of investment promotion and attraction; Export promotion and development including management of the nation brand.

The organisation plays a critical role of driving Botswana’s economic growth through attraction of FDI, domestic investment, facilitation of expansions and further spearheads the growth of exports by promoting locally manufactured goods to regional and international markets. BITC drives wealth creation for Botswana by creating platforms that will instigate and ensure increased citizen participation in the economy and create sustainable job opportunities.

Of great importance within the role of this organisation is building and maintaining a positive and impressive image of our country locally and internationally.

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ALIBOATS

Aliboats has been building “Quality Aluminium Boats” for the past 30 years

We have a large selection of hulls to choose from, both for salt and fresh water applications for offshore or island waters. The interiors’ are all tailor-made to the client’s specifications from our list of accessories - there are very little restrictions as to what we can do to fulfill the customers’ needs. Cargo, passenger, game viewing, sundowner, fishing and even specialist photographic boats for the serious enthusiasts are all within our capabilities.

PRODUCTS

■ River Runners ■ Security & Patrol ■ Swamp Cruisers

■ Landing Craft ■ Unique ■ Jon Boats

■ Kafue’s ■ Outbacks ■ Pro Series Fishing Boats

CONTACT DETAILS :

Private Bag 62, MaunTEL: (+267) 686 0201FAX: (+267) 686 0714Website: www.aliboats.com

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CAN MANUFACTURES

Can Manufactures is a Botswana manufacturer of world- Class cans. It has been operating since 2007, 70 kilometers south of the capital city Gaborone, in Lobatse. Can Manufactures boasts itself with the latest can making technology in the world, offering a wide range of food cans operated by a total of 28 employees and is constantly conducting research and development to expand on our existing wide range of food cans.

PRODUCTS

Can Manufacturers produces an ever expanding range of food cans for packaging food items. Our cans are produced in various sizes and specifications for the intended contents including dairy, fish, meat, fruit, vegetables and other food variants. We manufacture food cans of the following dimensions:

■ 52mm diameter cans Minimum height: 50mm; maximum height: 260mm

■ 65mm diameter cans Minimum height: 50mm; maximum height: 260mm

■ 73mm diameter cans Minimum height: 50mm; maximum height: 260mm

■ 99mm diameter cans Minimum height: 50mm; maximum height: 260mm

CONTACT DETAILS:

Plot 6394, Pitikwe Industrial Area, LobatseP O BOX 1290, LobatseTEL: (+267) 530 0338FAX: (+267) 530 0339Website: www.canbotswana.com

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POTFID FURNITURE

Potfid Furnitures is a manufacturing business which specializes in designing good quality furniture using solid timber. Potfid is a wholly owned company by a citizen of Botswana. We are located at the Property of Capital Plaza building, Gaborone, Botswana.

PRODUCTS

■ Office furniture

■ Home furniture

■ Industrial furniture

■ Institutional furniture

■ Lodge and hotels furniture

■ Fitted kitchens

■ Wardrobes

■ Interior decorations

The company works mostly with architects, contractors, decorators and other specialists to design tailor-made furniture.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Capital PlazaPlot 1230, Battery CentreUNIT BCellphone: (+267) 76372957 /(+267) 72435007 / (+267) 72269839 / (+267) 72430444

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ALPHA ACCESS

Alpha Access is a manufacturing and distribution company that exists to meet Botswana and the region’s need for medical products. The Company is wholly owned by Botswana citizens and is a 100% subsidiary of South View (Pty) Ltd.

PRODUCTS

■ Latex Male Condoms■ Latex Male Condom Testing and Quality Assurance■ Condom Packaging■ Condom Distribution■ Provision of Technical Consultations on Condom Manufacturing■ Quality Control■ Assurance, Packaging, Marketing and Distribution

OTHER MEDICAL PRODUCTS

■ Latex Surgical Gloves■ Latex Examination Gloves■ Female Condoms

CONTACT DETAILS:

Gaborone West IndustrialPLOT 22028, Unit 4, P O BOX 632 GaboroneTEL: (+267) 310 2995/26 FAX: (+267) 310 2954 EMAIL: [email protected]

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GLAM COLLECTIONS

Founded in 2011, Glam Collections is a 100% citizen woman owned interactive and dynamic supplier of hospitality products. We are driven by passion to set high standards in the supply of bed linen, bath towels and home accessories to the hospitality, health and retail markets.

PRODUCTS:

■ Bed Linen■ Robes and Towel■ Duvet Covers■ Sheets (Flat Sheet, Fitted Sheet■ Pillowcases (Standard, King and Continental)■ Base Cover■ Laminated Toweling Protectors■ Duvet Inners Pillows

CONTACT DETAILS:

Plot 61128, block 8 Industrial,Gaborone, BotswanaTel/ fax: (+267) 3184915Website: www.glamcollections.co.bw

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FOODS BOTSWANA

Located in the central part of Botswana in a town village called Serowe, Foods Botswana (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of the Sefalana Group of Companies and it was established in 1981.

Foods Botswana strives to provide excellent service to the nation, with great commitment to food quality and safety. The company has a well-equipped laboratory and an effective quality assurance of the product that conforms to the highest international standards. The ongoing research and development activities, backed by highly qualified personnel, ensures that Foods Botswana we continue to stay above the rest in the cereal processing industry.

PRODUCTS:

■ Tsabotlhe Cereal meal■ Instant Pre-cooked fortified maize soya porridge■ Sechaba sorghum meal■ Chaba maize meal■ Sarona samp■ Tholo malt

CONTACT DETAILS:

P O BOX 1131, Serowe Botswana TEL: (+267) 463 0268FAX: (+267) 463 0965

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KALAHARI FLOOR TILES (PTY) LTD

Kalahari Floor tiles (pty) was incorporated in 1988 with its core activities been the manufacturing of Vinyl Floor Tiles. The company is the sole manufacturer of Vinyl floor tiles in Botswana with an installed capacity of one million square meters per annum.

The company manufactures in accordance with SABS Standards and is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified company.

PRODUCTS

■ Vinyl Floor Tiles - Semi and fully flexible

■ Tarkett vinyl Sheeting - 2 meter wide sheeting

■ Supply of Interlocking Tiles

■ Supply of luxury vinyl tiles - applicable for ; (Residential homes, Showrooms, shopping malls) KALAHARI ALUMINIUM and UPVC SYSTEM

KALAHARI YOKOTA - FOR FABOLOUS WINDOWS

KALAHARI CHEMICALS - BotFIC

CONTACT DETAILS:

P O BOX 2166, GABORONE PLOT 15/52/53 MOGODITSHANETEL : (+267) 391 4375 FAX : (+267) 391 4355 Website: www.kalaharifloor.com

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BOTSWANA MEAT COMMISSION (BMC)

Botswana Meat Commission was established on the 24 December 1965, by an Act of Parliament to promote the development of the country’s beef and related beef products.

The first abattoir was opened in Lobatse with Maun and Francistown abattoirs following in 1983 and 1989 respectively. BMC has had a significant contribution to the development of the country over the years. In the early years of Botswana’s development as an independent nation, beef export was the only foreign exchange earner.

BMC headquarters in Lobatse has an integrated complex housing an abattoir, deboning and cutting plant, cannery rendering plant and tannery. Besides owning three abattoirs in Botswana, BMC has a cold storage facility and Sales Office in Table Bay - Capetown, as well as another sales office in the United Kingdom (UK).

BRAND PROMISE: Meat Perfection Defined.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Private Bag 4 Lobatse1st Khama Avenue, LobatseTEL: (+267) 534 0000FAX: (+267) 533 32504Website: www.bmc.bw

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Grounded on stability and rule of law, Botswana remains a destination of choice for investment,

leisure and work. Located centrally in the heart of Southern Africa, Botswana is a stable upper-middle income country that is open for business and trade. Botswana prides herself in being;

• One of Africa’s longest standing Democracies • A country with a stable macro-economic and

political climate. • Laden with skilled labor that investors can tap

into, with 82% literacy rate. •

gateway to the wider Southern African region and availing access to a market of over 250 million people in the SADC region.

• The country has a vibrant and liberal Financial and Banking services sector that aids business and investment. Botswana ranks consistently highly in most international rankings i.e. Governance, Peace, least corrupt, most transparent etc.

Botswana seeks investments that are strategic to

improve the growth of export products. Investment is sought in the following sectors:

• Primary Productions (Grains, Livestock etc.)• Agro-Processing (Dairy, Horticulture, Meat etc.)• • Recycled Material Products – Paper, Plastic and

others• Construction/Building materials• Textiles and Clothing• Leather and Leather products• Renewable Energy• Banking, Finance and Insurance• Services/Support sectors

Visit the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre website to enable us to assist you in making your visit to Botswana a rewarding one.

Consider Investing in Botswana as we celebrate 50 years anniversary of Independence.

Visit www.gobotswana.com

BotswanaPrivate Bag 00445,Gaborone,

Matante Road Exponential Building Central Business District (CBD) Gaborone, BotswanaT +267 363 3300F +267 318 1941

South Africa88 Sandown Mews - West WingStellar Street Sandton, JohannesburgT +27 11 884 8959F +27 11 883 7798

United Kingdom6 Stratford PlaceW1C 1AYLondonUnited KingdomT +44 207 499 0031F +44 207 7491 8528

India43 Maker Chamber VINariman Point Mumbai - 400 021 IndiaT +91 22 4360 2100F +91 22 4360 2111