Tokafala

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚

This Women’s Month, we’re shining the spotlight on the incredible women of the Tokafala programme across the country.

Through this special series, we will be celebrating women – leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and everyday change-makers who are shaping our communities and inspiring the next generation.

Their stories deserve to be told. Their impact deserves to be recognized. We invite you to join the conversation as we highlight the journeys, achievements, and voices of women making a difference in our country.

Let’s celebrate them together, amplify their stories, and honor the women of Botswana.

Follow the series and be part of the celebration.

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𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚-𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒐 𝑩𝒖𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒚

When Thato Dithole joined the Tokafala Youth entrepreneurship programme in 2024, she had a strong desire to succeed in business but limited experience in entrepreneurship and financial management. She knew that passion alone was not enough; she needed the right skills, guidance, and confidence to grow sustainably.

Through Tokafala’s training and mentorship, Thato experienced a turning point. She gained practical knowledge in business modelling, financial projections, pricing, and growth strategies, equipping her with tools she immediately applied to start her business, Harn Juno Butchery in Malotwana, Kgatleng District. “For the first time, I can confidently price products, understand costs, and accurately calculate profit margins after expenses”, she says. This shift transformed how she manages the butchery daily.

As a result of these newly acquired skills, Harn Juno Butchery has remained financially stable and resilient, never closing due to losses since its inception. This performance has enabled the butchery to employ two (2) workers, creating employment opportunities within the local community.

Established with support from a family loan, the butchery was inspired by a clear community need. With only one other butchery located approximately 3 kilometres away, many residents struggled to access meat products. Harn Juno Butchery has helped close this gap, improving convenience and access for people in Malotwana while operating in a growing meat market.

Looking ahead, Thato is focused on the future. With a stronger foundation built through mentorship and training, she plans to expand the business by introducing chicken products, ensuring consistent availability, and meeting the evolving needs of her customers.






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𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬

The Tokafala Enterprise Development Program aims to empower locally owned enterprises by facilitating their access to real market opportunities. These digital catalogues showcase beneficiaries of the programme, connecting them to buyers, partners, and communities ready to support their growth.
Whether you are sourcing supplies, looking for service providers, or exploring partnerships, the catalogue is your chance to discover innovative businesses operating in Botswana.

To explore the catalogues and be part of strengthening citizen entrepreneurship and economic growth, click the link below;

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IHXDAAyHGhvItWJhPZFX9fd-5BgMAXEy?usp=sharing

𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

Meet Ms. Rebonyeng Hick, the Founder and Managing Director of Zila Investments, a renowned brand manufacturing high-quality cleaning detergents and professional apparel in Francistown.

Through Tokafala's mentorship, the company gained essential business management skills, including financial management, strategic thinking, sales, and marketing.

Aiming to broaden its revenue streams, Zila Investments has seamlessly translated its operational excellence into an unparalleled guest experience through diversification into hospitality, launching Villa de Chazha Guesthouse.

The company currently employs sixty (60) full-time employees, five (5) of whom are at the newly established guesthouse.

Villa de Chazha guesthouse, conveniently located at Botho Estate, Francistown, offers amenities including:

- Seven (7) spacious air-conditioned rooms
- Serene gardens
- An outdoor swimming pool

The guest house prides itself on adopting green business practices and plans to further enhance its sustainability efforts by installing solar energy systems in January 2026. Additionally, the guest house is committed to carbon offsetting through afforestation.

"Tokafala equipped us with the necessary business management skills and knowledge we need to succeed. We adopted best practices and environmentally friendly processes to minimize our costs and maximize our revenue. This will be a game-changer for our business."

Visit the below link to know more about their services;
https://www.facebook.com/VilladeChazha/
https://zilainvestments.co.bw/ #
https://www.booking.com/Share-p7RWSG

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𝟏𝟓 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐢 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨!

Tokafala is proud to celebrate the success of the Boteti Local Manufacturing Expo, spearheaded by our partners at Debswana's OLDM! The event, held on the 28th November, was a major success, and we are especially proud that 15 of our beneficiaries were able to showcase their products and services!

This is a powerful demonstration of our shared commitment to the Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme (CEEP), as the Tokafala Enterprise Development Programme actively works in the Boteti region (Orapa/Letlhakane) to support local SMMEs. By focusing on supplier development and capacity building in the mining and manufacturing sectors, leveraging on strategic partnerships as key to building stronger, localized supply chains in Botswana.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧: 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧

Are you thinking of making travel plans & exploring the country - follow us as we share the best hospitality and safari companies from the Tokafala program.

Meet one of the impressive Tokafala program beneficiaries, Mary Geofrey from Maun Executive Inn based in Matlapana ward in Maun. Maun Executive Inn is a well-kept five-bedroom guest house known for its inviting rooms, tranquil garden, and pristine swimming pool. From the moment guests arrive, they are welcomed into a calm, homey atmosphere meant for relaxation and comfort. The establishment takes pride in exceptional service, high cleanliness standards, and friendly hospitality that keeps visitors coming back. With support from the Tokafala program, this guest house continues to improve its operations and offer a memorable experience for each guest.

“𝘛𝘰𝘬𝘢𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘺𝘦-𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦. 𝘐 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦, 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘢 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺. 𝘐’𝘮 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴.” ~Mary Geofrey

We commend this dedicated entrepreneur for raising the standard in Botswana’s tourism industry, one happy guest at a time.

Visit the below link to know more about their services;https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027308996956
Contact: 74 600 966
[email protected]
Plot 142, Matlapaneng, Maun





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