President Boko Launches Bold Reform to Corporatise Botswana’s Government

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In a significant move to modernise public administration, the Government of Botswana has launched a bold transformation strategy to corporatise its ministries, aiming to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and accountability. President Advocate Duma Boko unveiled the initiative during the grand opening of the ultra-luxurious Shaturia Manor Lodge at Lotsane Safaris over the weekend.

Addressing guests at the high-profile event, President Boko emphasised that the reform is designed to align government operations with the agility and performance of the private sector. “We want government to function like a business — responsive, data-informed, and outcome-driven,” he said.

The President credited part of the vision to discussions with Rainer Schorr, owner of Shaturia Manor Lodge, whose insights into global governance models helped shape the new approach. The revamped framework will equip ministries with clear mandates and a focus on tangible results, with digitalisation playing a central role.

“This transformation will enhance transparency and make the government more investor-friendly,” said President Boko. “Digitalisation will not only boost service delivery but also eliminate inefficiencies and reduce waste.”

He stressed the importance of streamlining bureaucracy to attract investment, noting that an agile and responsive system is essential for job creation and economic growth. “Investors must be able to engage with government without unnecessary delays,” he stated.

The announcement took place at Shaturia Manor Lodge, a showcase of the type of high-impact investment Botswana seeks. Developed at a cost exceeding P500 million, the lodge has already created 50 direct jobs and is set to attract global tourists and investors. Nestled within a 100km fenced reserve, the lodge features 17 waterholes and is home to diverse wildlife, including sable and antelope. Schorr highlighted that the lodge was completed within two years — a testament to what can be achieved through focused investment and efficient processes.

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President Boko hailed the lodge as a symbol of Botswana’s post-pandemic tourism recovery and a model for future public-private collaboration. “Shaturia Manor reflects the type of partnerships we need as we reimagine governance and drive sustainable growth,” he concluded.