Debswana Executive Represents Botswana at G20 Women to Africa Event

Debswana Executive Represents Botswana at G20 Women to Africa Event. Botswana is set to be represented at the prestigious G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) “Women to Africa” event, hosted by South Africa’s Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) in partnership with the Standard Bank Group.

The event shines a spotlight on women as a driving force in Africa’s economic transformation, offering a platform for leaders across sectors to share strategies that enable women-owned enterprises to thrive. For Botswana, it presents an important opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to advancing inclusive growth and unlocking the potential of women in business.

Representing Botswana is Ms. Mpho Mosate, Executive Head of Safety and Sustainability at Debswana Diamond Company. She will contribute to discussions under the theme “Collaborative Ecosystems for Successful and Resilient Women-Owned Businesses.” Her participation underscores Botswana’s recognition of the critical role collaboration plays in supporting women entrepreneurs to scale sustainably, especially in industries traditionally dominated by men.

For Botswana’s business community, the event provides valuable insights into how regional and global partnerships can create stronger support structures for women entrepreneurs. It also highlights the growing expectation for corporations and governments alike to integrate gender empowerment into their broader economic strategies.

The G20 Women to Africa initiative emphasizes that women’s participation in business is not only a matter of equity but a vital driver of competitiveness, innovation, and long-term economic resilience. With leaders like Mosate contributing on such a global stage, Botswana’s entrepreneurs and investors are positioned to benefit from shared knowledge and new opportunities for collaboration.

The proceedings of the event are being streamed live, ensuring that businesses and entrepreneurs across Botswana and beyond can take part in the conversation.