Botswana’s Vice President, Mr. Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe, has reaffirmed the country’s strategic importance as a land-linked hub for trade and connectivity across Africa. Speaking at the Future of Finance and Trade in Africa Conference held at George Washington University in the United States, the Vice President outlined a bold and forward-looking vision for Botswana’s economic transformation.
Addressing an audience of scholars, policy makers, and business leaders, Mr. Gaolathe emphasized the country’s readiness to play a pivotal role in shaping the continent’s economic future through intelligent investment and progressive partnerships.
“The country’s borders are not barriers but bridges, and our institutions are instruments of the future,” said the Vice President, highlighting Botswana’s geographical and geopolitical advantage in fostering continental trade links.
He noted that the new Government is laying the foundation for a sovereign wealth framework powered by smart investments in modern technology. These include blockchain-backed logistics, cross-border financial technologies, and trade corridors that align digital infrastructure with environmental sustainability.
Mr. Gaolathe’s address was part of a broader initiative to position Botswana as a forward-thinking economy that leverages innovation to drive inclusive and sustainable growth across the African continent.
