On June 14, during the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, the Botswana Business Promotion and G to B High-Level Roundtable Forum was successfully held in Changsha, Hunan Province, China. The forum was hosted by the Business Botswana China Representative Office (BB CHINA) and brought together nearly 80 leading enterprises from Botswana and China for dialogue and cooperation.
The event attracted over 150 distinguished guests, including business representatives from Botswana and China; Hon. Mr. Onneetse Ramogapi, Minister of Water and Minister of Human Settlements; Dr. Motswiri Oupa Tsheko, Chief of Staff at the Office of the President of Botswana; representatives from the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC); Mr. Nwako Neo Shea Patrick, President of Business Botswana; officials from the Embassy of Botswana in China; BB CHINA representatives; and senior officials from the Hunan Provincial Government.
This was the most prominent and in-depth Botswana-led investment promotion activity during the expo, aimed at deepening economic collaboration between Botswana and China and fast-tracking the implementation of high-quality cooperation projects. It also sought to attract high-quality, high-level, and high-tech Chinese enterprises to invest in Botswana, contributing to job creation and the country’s overall economic development.
In his welcome remarks, Mr. Nwako Neo Shea Patrick, President of BB, emphasized that Botswana has consistently been ranked among Africa’s best investment destinations due to its political stability, abundant natural resources, and strong legal framework. He encouraged more Chinese enterprises to participate in Botswana’s industrialisation and market development, particularly through active engagement in the country’s Special Economic Zones and other priority projects.
A comprehensive investment presentation was delivered by the BITC delegation, showcasing Botswana’s national development strategies, the country’s “One-Stop Investment Services” model, benefits under various free trade agreements, and attractive tax incentives. As Botswana’s official investment promotion agency, BITC is working closely with BB CHINA to provide end-to-end support for Chinese investors, aiming to lower entry barriers and enhance efficiency in project implementation
Delivering a keynote address, Hon. Mr. Onneetse Ramogapi, Minister of Water Human Settlements, affirmed that the Botswana government remains committed to improving its cooperation policies in key sectors such as energy, water resources, agriculture, and housing. He highlighted strong alignment with China’s strengths in green energy, smart agriculture, and digital infrastructure.
