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Governance
ABM University College has developed robust institutional governance structures which consist of a prolific Council, a highly capable management team and an extensive management infrastructure to ensure that the necessary instruments are in place to support the institutional mandates.
The governing body of the Institution being the Council is responsible for the general governance, supervision, and control of the affairs of the Institution. The Council is the principal policy making body of the Institution and comprises of different professionals whose expertise are relevant to the business of the Institution. The Board of Directors of ABM University College is delighted to have appointed outstanding individuals to lead the Institution into the next decade and beyond. These individuals who are experts in their respective fields bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to ABM.
Council
Founded in 1989
ABM University College has developed robust institutional governance structures which consist of a prolific Council, a highly capable management team and an extensive management infrastructure to ensure that the necessary instruments are in place to support the institutional mandates.
The governing body of the Institution being the Council is responsible for the general governance, supervision, and control of the affairs of the Institution. The Council is the principal policy making body of the Institution and comprises of different professionals whose expertise are relevant to the business of the Institution. The Board of Directors of ABM University College is delighted to have appointed outstanding individuals to lead the Institution into the next decade and beyond. These individuals who are experts in their respective fields bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to ABM.
Chancellor
Chancellor
CHANCELLOR OF ABM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE - HON. PROFESSOR JUSTICE OAGILE BETHUEL KEY DINGAKE (PhD)
Professor Justice Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake has served as a judge for more than a decade. In that time, he has sat on the High Court of Botswana, the Industrial Court of Botswana, the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone, and the Supreme and National Courts of Papua New Guinea. He was appointed Justice of Court of Appeal of Seychelles.
Professor Justice Dingake’s career straddles, legal practice, the judiciary, corporate sector and academia. Prior to joining the bench, he was a lecturer at the University of Botswana, teaching in the areas of constitutional law, human rights law, legal practice, employment law, administrative law and commercial law. He was also a Senior Partner with the firm of Moupo, Motswagole and Dingake specialising in administrative, constitutional and labour law in the course of his glittering career. He has won many accolades. In 2013, he was awarded a Bronze Medal by Women’s Link Worldwide Organisation for promoting gender justice following his landmark decision in the celebrated case of Mmusi Ramantele. In the same year, the University of Cape Town awarded him an Honorary Professorship for his distinguished career at the bench and scholarship. Again in 2019, the James Cook University in Australia appointed him an Adjunct Professor of Law in the Faculty of Law. Judge Dingake has published more than seven (7) legal books, including on the role of the judiciary in protecting the rights of vulnerable groups and been actively involved in judicial leadership efforts related to HIV and health. His latest publications include: - (1) Judges, (2) In Pursuit of Justice, (3) Lawyers and (4) Towards a People’s Constitution for Botswana Professor Justice Dingake is a recognised judicial leader in Africa and currently serves as one of the Lead Facilitators at the Judicial Institute for Africa (JIFA), University of Cape Town, an institution that trains African judges on core judicial skills, amongst others. He is the current President and Co-Chair of the African Judges Forum on HIV, TB and Human Rights, convened by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) respectively.
Council
Mr Daniel Loeto
Chairperson
Qualifications
Mr Daniel Loeto - Chairperson
Mr Daniel Loeto is the Chairperson of the Main Council for ABM University College (ABMUC). He is the current Head of Finance and works as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Bank of Botswana. He is also a Member of the Executive Committee of the Bank of Botswana.
Mr Loeto is a Board member of the Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority. He also served on the following:- Board member of the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), a member of the External Audit Committee (EAC) within the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Council member of the Thornhill Primary School and a Trustee, Bank of Botswana Defined Contribution Pension Fund.
Mr Daniel Loeto - Chairperson of the Mani Council
Qualifications
Bio
Mr Daniel Loeto is the Chairperson of the Main Council for ABM University College (ABMUC). He is the current Head of Finance and works as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Bank of Botswana. He is also a Member of the Executive Committee of the Bank of Botswana.
Mr Loeto is a Board member of the Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority. He also served on the following:- Board member of the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), a member of the External Audit Committee (EAC) within the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Council member of the Thornhill Primary School and a Trustee, Bank of Botswana Defined Contribution Pension Fund.
Academic, Research and Innovation Committee
Dr Bathsheba Mbongwe
Chairperson
Qualifications
Dr Bathsheba Mbongwe - Chairperson of the Academic, Research and Innovation Committee
Dr Bathsheba Mbongwe is the Chairperson of the Academic, Research & Innovation Committee and also a member of the Main Council.
She has over twenty three (23) years of progressive experience in the education sector, public and private sectors focusing on resource mobilisation, strategy, partnerships, donor support, advocacy, and research and innovation. She is currently the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Botswana Examinations Council (BEC).
Dr Bathsheba Mbongwe - Chairperson of the Academic, Research and Innovation Committee
Qualifications
Bio
Dr Bathsheba Mbongwe is the Chairperson of the Academic, Research & Innovation Committee and also a member of the Main Council.
She has over twenty three (23) years of progressive experience in the education sector, public and private sectors focusing on resource mobilisation, strategy, partnerships, donor support, advocacy, and research and innovation. She is currently the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of
Botswana Examinations Council (BEC).
Professor Jordaan
Member
Qualifications
Professor Annelie Jordaan - Member
Professor Annelie Jordaan is a member of the Academic, Research & Innovation Committee and the Main Council.
She has more than twenty (20) years’ experience in the anagement of research / educational / business / government-related projects (including innovation and technology) and more than thirty (30) years advanced experience in higher education training, research, and scientific writing. Professor Jordaan is currently appointed as Postgraduate Supervision Professor (ICT Department) and e-skills Research Coordinator (CoLab) at Vaal University of Technology. She is also a Consultant and Specialist Advisor for the South African Technology and Training Platform (SATTP) in Research and Development (R&D), Postgraduate Supervision, and Educational Technologies.
Professor Annelie Jordaan - Member of Academic, Research and Innovation Committee
Qualifications
Bio
Professor Annelie Jordaan is a member of the Academic, Research & Innovation Committee and the Main Council.
She has more than twenty (20) years’ experience in the anagement of research / educational / business / government-related projects (including innovation and technology) and more than thirty (30) years advanced experience in higher education training, research, and scientific writing. Professor Jordaan is currently appointed as Postgraduate Supervision Professor (ICT Department) and e-skills Research Coordinator (CoLab) at Vaal University of Technology. She is also a Consultant and Specialist Advisor for the South African Technology and Training Platform (SATTP) in Research and Development (R&D), Postgraduate Supervision, and Educational Technologies.
Mrs P. Koelbl
Member
Qualifications
Mrs Pauline Koelbl - Member
Mrs Pauline Koelbl is a member of the Academic, Research & Innovation Committee and the Main Council.
She is the Founder & CEO at AfriProspect GmbH and ShEquity and is an impact investor and innovation expert in developing
and emerging markets. With over 20 years of expertise across international affairs, venture philanthropy, ecosystem building, and impact investing, Pauline is recognized as a leader in fostering innovation and economically empowering women entrepreneurs across Africa.
A double Fulbright -Scholar and Fellow-, Pauline is the co-founder of Professional Women of African Heritage (PROWAH) and is currently serving on a variety of Boards of companies/organisations connected to business, entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa including: Monter Capital Partnership (Mauritius and Zambia); M2E Foundation (Switzerland and Rwanda); Be That Girl Foundation (Switzerland); Global Perspective Initiative (Germany); adOpes (East-Africa & Switzerland); Brainwave Medical Group (South Africa & Ghana); Flame Tree Initiative (Malawi & USA); GreenTec Capital Partners(Pan-African & Germany).
Having lived, studied, and worked across three continents (Africa, Europe and North America), Pauline is strategically well positioned to serve as a bridge between the global south and the global north, advancing impact driven initiative, especially those that align capital with impactful, home-grown innovations.
Mrs Pauline Koelbl is a member of the Academic, Research & Innovation Committee and the Main Council.
She is the Founder & CEO at AfriProspect GmbH and ShEquity and is an impact investor and innovation expert in developing
and emerging markets. With over 20 years of expertise across international affairs, venture philanthropy, ecosystem building, and impact investing, Pauline is recognized as a leader in fostering innovation and economically empowering women entrepreneurs across Africa.
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A double Fulbright -Scholar and Fellow-, Pauline is the co-founder of Professional Women of African Heritage (PROWAH) and is currently serving on a variety of Boards of companies/organisations connected to business, entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa including: Monter Capital Partnership (Mauritius and Zambia); M2E Foundation (Switzerland and Rwanda); Be That Girl Foundation (Switzerland); Global Perspective Initiative (Germany); adOpes (East-Africa & Switzerland); Brainwave Medical Group (South Africa & Ghana); Flame Tree Initiative (Malawi & USA); GreenTec Capital Partners
(Pan-African & Germany).
Having lived, studied, and worked across three continents (Africa, Europe and North America), Pauline is strategically well positioned to serve as a bridge between the global south and the global north, advancing impact driven initiative, especially those that align capital with impactful, home-grown innovations.
Mrs Pauline Koelbl - Member of Academic, Research and Innovation Committee
Qualifications
Bio
Mrs Pauline Koelbl is a member of the Academic, Research & Innovation Committee and the Main Council.
She is the Founder & CEO at AfriProspect GmbH and ShEquity and is an impact investor and innovation expert in developing and emerging markets. With over 20 years of expertise across international affairs, venture philanthropy, ecosystem building, and impact investing, Pauline is recognized as a leader in fostering innovation and economically empowering women entrepreneurs across Africa.
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A double Fulbright -Scholar and Fellow-, Pauline is the co-founder of Professional Women of African Heritage (PROWAH) and is currently serving on a variety of Boards of companies/organisations connected to business, entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa including: Monter Capital Partnership (Mauritius and Zambia); M2E Foundation (Switzerland and Rwanda); Be That Girl Foundation (Switzerland); Global Perspective Initiative (Germany); adOpes (East-Africa & Switzerland); Brainwave Medical Group (South Africa & Ghana); Flame Tree Initiative (Malawi & USA); GreenTec Capital Partners
(Pan-African & Germany).
Having lived, studied, and worked across three continents (Africa, Europe and North America), Pauline is strategically well positioned to serve as a bridge between the global south and the global north, advancing impact driven initiative, especially those that align capital with impactful, home-grown innovations.
Business Development and Brand Management Committee
Mrs Botho Kebabonye Bayendi
Chairperson
Qualifications
Mrs Botho Kebabonye Bayendi - Chairperson of Business Development and Brand Management Committee
Mrs Bayendi is the Chairperson of the Business Development and Brand Management Committee and also a member of the Main Council.
She is a seasoned strategist currently holding the portfolio of Director Strategic Planning and Delivery in the African Union Commission. She has held over fifteen (15) years of senior management positions in the areas of Strategy, Research, Process Management, Project Management, Change Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Risk Management and Corporate Governance having served as a Board Secretary and in a number of Boards including some State owned Enterprises in Botswana.
Prior to joining the African Union Commission, Botho was the CEO of Botswana National Olympic Committee, an organisation affiliated to the International Olympic Committee and the Commonwealth Games Federation. Prior to that she was the Executive Director - Business Intelligence in Botswana Investment and Trade and Center, where she was responsible for Strategy, Research, Risk Management and Project management functions.
Botho also served as Manager Strategy & Research at Botswana Qualification Authority, Corporate Planning Manager and Board Secretary for Botswana Housing Corporation, Strategy & Projects Coordinator at Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency.
She also served the Office of the President, Botswana National Productivity Center, Botswana Prisons Service and the then Central Statistics Office as a Statistician, Researcher and or Strategist. Botho graduated with a Degree in Statistics and Demography from the University of Botswana and a Master of Science Degree in Strategic Management from University of Derby, UK.
There after she opened her learning capabilities becoming an alumnus of the Oxford University - Executive Leadership Development Programme, University of Stellenbosch - Senior Management Development Programme, WITS University – Women in Leadership Programme. She is a certified Change Manager- Prosci Methodologies, Project Manager – Prince 2, Quality Management Systems- ISO 9001 and had gone through a number of Leadership and Corporate governance trainings building a resolute leader. She is currently studying for a Doctor Degree in Transformational Leadership with Bakke Graduate University, Texas, USA.
She is a leader and have a vast experience as a strategist. She served in a number of Boards such as the Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority, Botswana National Sports Council, a Member of Council - ABM University College and was a Member of Technical Advisory Team of Economic Recovery Plan Covid-19 in Botswana. She is currently taking pride in serving and leading the Technical Working Group crafting the Second Decade plan, dabbed Second Ten Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of the African blue print towards an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, Agenda 2063, which she considers as an honor to serve our continent towards “the Africa we want”. Mrs Bayendi is also a member of the Executive Board of Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF).
There after she opened her learning capabilities becoming an alumnus of the Oxford University - Executive Leadership Development Programme, University of Stellenbosch - Senior Management Development Programme, WITS University – Women in Leadership Programme. She is a certified Change Manager- Prosci Methodologies, Project Manager – Prince 2, Quality Management Systems- ISO 9001 and had gone through a number of Leadership and Corporate governance trainings building a resolute leader. She is currently studying for a Doctor Degree in Transformational Leadership with Bakke Graduate University, Texas, USA.
Mrs Botho Kebabonye Bayendi - Chairperson of Business Development and Brand Management Committee
Qualifications
Bio
Mrs Bayendi is the Chairperson of the Business Development and Brand Management Committee and also a member of the Main Council.
She is a seasoned strategist currently holding the portfolio of Director Strategic Planning and Delivery in the African Union Commission. She has held over fifteen (15) years of senior management positions in the areas of Strategy, Research, Process Management, Project Management, Change Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Risk Management and Corporate Governance having served as a Board Secretary and in a number of Boards including some State owned Enterprises in Botswana. Prior to joining the African Union Commission, Botho was the CEO of Botswana National Olympic Committee, an organisation affiliated to the International Olympic Committee and the Commonwealth Games Federation. Prior to that she was the Executive Director - Business Intelligence in Botswana Investment and Trade and Center, where she was responsible for Strategy, Research, Risk Management and Project management functions. Botho also served as Manager Strategy & Research at Botswana Qualification Authority, Corporate Planning Manager and Board Secretary for Botswana Housing Corporation, Strategy & Projects Coordinator at Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency. She also served the Office of the President, Botswana National Productivity Center, Botswana Prisons Service and the then Central Statistics Office as a Statistician, Researcher and or Strategist. Botho graduated with a Degree in Statistics and Demography from the University of Botswana and a Master of Science Degree in Strategic Management from University of Derby, UK. There after she opened her learning capabilities becoming an alumnus of the Oxford University - Executive Leadership Development Programme, University of Stellenbosch - Senior Management Development Programme, WITS University – Women in Leadership Programme. She is a certified Change Manager- Prosci Methodologies, Project Manager – Prince 2, Quality Management Systems- ISO 9001 and had gone through a number of Leadership and Corporate governance trainings building a resolute leader. She is currently studying for a Doctor Degree in Transformational Leadership with Bakke Graduate University, Texas, USA.
In her previous roles, she has left a legacy of business excellence, efficiency in managing fast paced multiple projects, resourceful and result driven approaches, elegancy in navigating through consistent change of business dynamics, discretely and confidently managing sensitive information with the ability to have a strong communication and interpersonal skills. She has a proven track record in the areas of Strategic Management, organization transformation, risk and project management, Policy Monitoring and Evaluation among others. She is a leader and have a vast experience as a strategist. She served in a number of Boards such as the Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority, Botswana National Sports Council, a Member of Council - ABM University College and was a Member of Technical Advisory Team of Economic Recovery Plan Covid-19 in Botswana. She is currently taking pride in serving and leading the Technical Working Group crafting the Second Decade plan, dabbed Second Ten Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of the African blue print towards an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, Agenda 2063, which she considers as an honor to serve our continent towards “the Africa we want”. Mrs Bayendi is also a member of the Executive Board of Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF).
Mr Mahube Mpugwa
Member
Qualifications
Mr Mahube Chalisana Mpugwa - Member
Mr Mpugwa is a member of the Business Development and Brand Management Committee of Council.
He has built a twenty one (21) year career in the oil industry, during which he held various positions and acted in a range of capacities including in Government and Public Affairs, Business Development Manager for BP based in Johannesburg - South Africa and as General Manager of Puma Energy Botswana. An avid fitness fanatic, Mahube is a founder member and Chairman of Tshwaragano
Adventure Trust; a trust consisting of likeminded fitness enthusiasts with a passion for philanthropy and community development. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Kwa Nokeng Oil and also the Chairperson of Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (Life and Health Insurance).
Mr Mahube Chalisana Mpugwa - Member of Business Development & Brand Management Committee
Qualifications
Bio
Mr Mpugwa is a member of the Business Development and Brand Management Committee of Council.
He has built a twenty one (21) year career in the oil industry, during which he held various positions and acted in a range of capacities including in Government and Public Affairs, Business Development Manager for BP based in Johannesburg - South Africa and as General Manager of Puma Energy Botswana. An avid fitness fanatic, Mahube is a founder member and Chairman of Tshwaragano
Adventure Trust; a trust consisting of likeminded fitness enthusiasts with a passion for philanthropy and community development. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Kwa Nokeng Oil and also the Chairperson of Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (Life and Health Insurance).
Mrs M. Badimela
Member
Qualifications
Mrs Motshidisi Badimela - Member
Mrs Motshidisi Badimela is a member of the Business Development and Brand Management Committee of Council.
Motshidisi Badimela is an accomplished marketing and communications strategist with an impressive career spanning over two decades. With a diverse background in strategic management, brand development, corporate communications, and multimedia production, she has consistently delivered remarkable results across various sectors, including telecommunications, media, advertising, and consumer goods.
Holding an MSc in Strategic Management (Marketing) from the University of Derby (UK) and a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production from Queensland University of Technology (Australia), Motshidisi combines a solid academic foundation with extensive practical experience.
Her skillset encompasses developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, identifying new business opportunities, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance marketing initiatives. Motshidisi's career has been marked by numerous achievements and leadership roles. As the Marketing and Communication Manager at Metropolitan Botswana, she spearheads the development of marketing and communication strategies, identifies new business prospects. Prior to that, she served as the Marketing Director at Seaway (Pty) Ltd, where she successfully launched and managed the SeaWay Water Brand, positioning it alongside well-established international water companies.
Her tenure at BTC and beMOBILE showcased her versatility as she held pivotal positions such as Commercial Sponsorship and Corporate Events Manager, Brand Identity, Campaigns and Events Manager, and beMOBILE Head of Marketing and Communications.
In these roles, she excelled in brand strategy development, brand unification, product campaigns, and corporate event management. Notably, Motshidisi was the Project Manager for the BTCL Brand Unification Project, where she seamlessly merged the BTC and beMOBILE brands.
Motshidisi's expertise extends beyond traditional marketing, as she has successfully ventured into multimedia production, documentaries, and public relations. Her documentaries have been screened for clients such as the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), COCEPWA, the Botswana Defense Force, and the Vision 2016 Council, among others.
Motshidisi's accomplishments extend beyond her professional roles, exemplifying her commitment to industry development and community engagement.
Since November 2019, she has served as a Board Member at ABM University College, where she concurrently chairs the Brand Management Committee, leveraging her expertise to guide the institution's branding strategies. She was previously the chairperson of the Brand Management Committee before Brand Management and Business Development merged. Her leadership abilities were further recognized when she was appointed as a Reference Group Member for the BNPC Marketing Strategy Review in 2012-2013 and as a member of the BTC Privatization Cluster Group from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, Motshidisi has made significant contributions to the sports industry, serving as the PR Manager for the Botswana Softball Association from 2009 to 2010.
With her exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence, Motshidisi Badimela is a consummate professional who consistently delivers remarkable results and drives organizational growth.
Mrs Motshidisi Badimela is a member of the Business Development and Brand Management Committee of Council.
Motshidisi Badimela is an accomplished marketing and communications strategist with an impressive career spanning over two decades. With a diverse background in strategic management, brand development, corporate communications, and multimedia production, she has consistently delivered remarkable results across various sectors, including telecommunications, media, advertising, and consumer goods.
Holding an MSc in Strategic Management (Marketing) from the University of Derby (UK) and a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production from Queensland University of Technology (Australia), Motshidisi combines a solid academic foundation with extensive practical experience. Her skillset encompasses developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, identifying new business opportunities, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance marketing initiatives. Motshidisi's career has been marked by numerous achievements and leadership roles. As the Marketing and Communication Manager at Metropolitan Botswana, she spearheads the development of marketing and communication strategies, identifies new business prospects. Prior to that, she served as the Marketing Director at Seaway (Pty) Ltd, where she successfully launched and managed the SeaWay Water Brand, positioning it alongside well-established international water companies.
Her tenure at BTC and beMOBILE showcased her versatility as she held pivotal positions such as Commercial Sponsorship and Corporate Events Manager, Brand Identity, Campaigns and Events Manager, and beMOBILE Head of Marketing and Communications. In these roles, she excelled in brand strategy development, brand unification, product campaigns, and corporate event management. Notably, Motshidisi was the Project Manager for the BTCL Brand Unification Project, where she seamlessly merged the BTC and beMOBILE brands.
Motshidisi's expertise extends beyond traditional marketing, as she has successfully ventured into multimedia production, documentaries, and public relations. Her documentaries have been screened for clients such as the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), COCEPWA, the Botswana Defense Force, and the Vision 2016 Council, among others.
Motshidisi's accomplishments extend beyond her professional roles, exemplifying her commitment to industry development and community engagement. Since November 2019, she has served as a Board Member at ABM University College, where she concurrently chairs the Brand Management Committee, leveraging her expertise to guide the institution's branding strategies. Her leadership abilities were further recognized when she was appointed as a Reference Group Member for the BNPC Marketing Strategy Review in 2012-2013 and as a member of the BTC Privatization Cluster Group from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, Motshidisi has made significant contributions to the sports industry, serving as the PR Manager for the Botswana Softball Association from 2009 to 2010.
With her exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence, Motshidisi Badimela is a consummate professional who consistently delivers remarkable results and drives organizational growth.
Mrs Motshidisi Badimela - Member of Business Development & Brand Management Committee
Qualifications
Bio
Mrs Motshidisi Badimela is a member of the Business Development and Brand Management Committee of Council.
Motshidisi Badimela is an accomplished marketing and communications strategist with an impressive career spanning over two decades. With a diverse background in strategic management, brand development, corporate communications, and multimedia production, she has consistently delivered remarkable results across various sectors, including telecommunications, media, advertising, and consumer goods.
Holding an MSc in Strategic Management (Marketing) from the University of Derby (UK) and a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production from Queensland University of Technology (Australia), Motshidisi combines a solid academic foundation with extensive practical experience. Her skillset encompasses developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, identifying new business opportunities, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance marketing initiatives. Motshidisi's career has been marked by numerous achievements and leadership roles. As the Marketing and Communication Manager at Metropolitan Botswana, she spearheads the development of marketing and communication strategies, identifies new business prospects. Prior to that, she served as the Marketing Director at Seaway (Pty) Ltd, where she successfully launched and managed the SeaWay Water Brand, positioning it alongside well-established international water companies.
Her tenure at BTC and beMOBILE showcased her versatility as she held pivotal positions such as Commercial Sponsorship and Corporate Events Manager, Brand Identity, Campaigns and Events Manager, and beMOBILE Head of Marketing and Communications. In these roles, she excelled in brand strategy development, brand unification, product campaigns, and corporate event management. Notably, Motshidisi was the Project Manager for the BTCL Brand Unification Project, where she seamlessly merged the BTC and beMOBILE brands.
Motshidisi's expertise extends beyond traditional marketing, as she has successfully ventured into multimedia production, documentaries, and public relations. Her documentaries have been screened for clients such as the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), COCEPWA, the Botswana Defense Force, and the Vision 2016 Council, among others. Motshidisi's accomplishments extend beyond her professional roles, exemplifying her commitment to industry development and community engagement. Since November 2019, she has served as a Board Member at ABM University College, where she concurrently chairs the Brand Management Committee, leveraging her expertise to guide the institution's branding strategies. She was previously the chairperson of the Brand Management Committee before Brand Management and Business Development merged. Her leadership abilities were further recognized when she was appointed as a Reference Group Member for the BNPC Marketing Strategy Review in 2012-2013 and as a member of the BTC Privatization Cluster Group from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, Motshidisi has made significant contributions to the sports industry, serving as the PR Manager for the Botswana Softball Association from 2009 to 2010.
With her exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence, Motshidisi Badimela is a consummate professional who consistently delivers remarkable results and drives organizational growth.
Mrs Briget Mphusu
Member
Qualifications
Mrs Bridget Lorato Mphusu - Member
Mrs Bridget Lorato Mphusu is a member of the Business Development and Brand Management Committee of Council.
She has held various positions in different boards and has previously worked for various organisations. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Christian Health and AIDS Intervention Program (BOCHAIP).
Mrs Briget Lorato Mphusu - Member of Business Development & Brand Management Committee
Qualifications
Bio
Mrs Bridget Lorato Mphusu is a member of the Business Development and Brand Management Committee of Council.
She has held various positions in different boards and has previously worked for various organisations. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Christian Health and AIDS Intervention Program (BOCHAIP).
Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee
Mr Solomon M Sekwakwa
Chairperson
Qualifications
Mr Solomon Molebatsi - Chairperson of Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee
Mr Solomon Molebatsi Sekwakwa is the Chairperson of the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee and a member of Main Council.
He has served as a board member to a number of organisations. Mr Sekwakwa has over thirty seven (37) years diverse experience in government. He has worked as an Industrial Planner in the Selibe Phikwe mine. He worked his way up the ladder until 2009 when he was promoted to the post of Permanent Secretary. In December 2019 he was appointed the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Wellness. He was awarded the Presidential Certificate of Honour in 2014, by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Botswana and the Long Service and Good Conduct Certificate of Recognition, in 2016 by the then Minister of Finance and Development Planning
Mr Solomon Molebatsi Sekwakwa - Chairperson of Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee
Qualifications
Bio
Mr Solomon Molebatsi Sekwakwa is the Chairperson of the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee and a member of Main Council.
He has served as a board member to a number of organisations. Mr Sekwakwa has over thirty seven (37) years diverse experience in government. He has worked as an Industrial Planner in the Selibe Phikwe mine. He worked his way up the ladder until 2009 when he was promoted to the post of Permanent Secretary. In December 2019 he was appointed the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Wellness. He was awarded the Presidential Certificate of Honour in 2014, by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Botswana and the Long Service and Good Conduct Certificate of Recognition, in 2016 by the then Minister of Finance and Development Planning
Mr O. Lebuletswe
Member
Qualifications
Mr Othusitse Lebuletswe- Member
Mr Othusitse Lebuletswe is a member of the Finance, Audit , Risk Management and Procurement & Asset Disposal Committee of Council.
He rose through the ranks within the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. In 2003, he became a Director of Procurement and in 2008 he was elevated to Deputy Accountant General to oversee departments such as Government Payroll, Government Accounting and Budgeting System (GABS) and Procurement office.
He has served in a number of boards, having been a Board member and Chairperson of the Finance and Audit Committee at BCL, Chairperson of the Board, Botswana Savings Bank and member of the Standard and Setting Committee of Botswana Accountancy and Oversight Authority (BAOA). He also served as a member of the Tender Committee at Botswana Geoscience Institute until 2023. He is currently a member of LAPAC, a Committee within the Ministry of Local Government and Rural
Development, having been appointed in July 2021.
Mr Othusitse Lebutswe - Member
Qualifications
Bio
Mr Othusitse Lebuletswe is a member of the Finance, Audit , Risk Management and Procurement & Asset Disposal Committee of Council.
He rose through the ranks within the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. In 2003, he became a Director of Procurement and in 2008 he was elevated to Deputy Accountant General to oversee departments such as Government Payroll, Government Accounting and Budgeting System (GABS) and Procurement office.
He has served in a number of boards, having been a Board member and Chairperson of the Finance and Audit Committee at BCL, Chairperson of the Board, Botswana Savings Bank and member of the Standard and Setting Committee of Botswana Accountancy and Oversight Authority (BAOA). He also served as a member of the Tender Committee at Botswana Geoscience Institute until 2023. He is currently a member of LAPAC, a Committee within the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, having been appointed in July 2021.
Mrs Ruth Mphathi
Member
Qualifications
Mrs Ruth Mphathi - Member
Mrs Ruth Mphathi is a member of the Finance, Audit, Risk Management and Procurement & Asset Disposal Committee of Council.
Her experience spans nearly thirty years, including executive leadership roles in public accounting, manufacturing, water, and postal sectors. She has extensive experience in Board Administration, Governance, and Directorship, having served as a Company Secretary in two public corporations and as a Director in several organizations over a twenty-year period. She has been a Director in the Education, Banking, Food Security, Hospitality, Non-Governmental Organization, and Retirement Fund sectors. Currently, she is retired from active employment and serves as the interim Chairperson for the Absa Bank Botswana Limited Staff Pension Fund."
Mrs Ruth Maphathi - Member
Qualifications
Bio
Mrs Ruth Mphathi is a member of the Finance, Audit, Risk Management and Procurement & Asset Disposal Committee of Council.
Her experience spans nearly thirty years, including executive leadership roles in public accounting, manufacturing, water, and postal sectors. She has extensive experience in Board Administration, Governance, and Directorship, having served as a Company Secretary in two public corporations and as a Director in several organizations over a twenty-year period. She has been a Director in the Education, Banking, Food Security, Hospitality, Non-Governmental Organization, and Retirement Fund sectors. Currently, she is retired from active employment and serves as the interim Chairperson for the Absa Bank Botswana Limited Staff Pension Fund."
Human Resource and Remuneration Committee
Mr Courtney L Sethebe
Chairperson
Qualifications
Mr Courtney Leboko Sethebe - Chairperson of Human Resource and Remuneration Committee
Mr Courtney Leboko Sethebe is the Chairperson of the Human Resource and Remuneration Committee and also a member of the Main Council.
He has over thirty (30) years’ hands-on experience in the fields of Organisational Change, Business Excellence, HR Effectiveness and Employment Relationships/Labour Law; accomplished in the public & private sector organisations within multicultural and cross-sectional business sectors. Other areas of expertise include purposeful dialogue, job profiling and evaluation, team development, project management, customer services delivery, decision making at both Board and Executive levels, change management and strategy.
Mr Sethebe is an all rounded and accomplished business professional possessing the functional and technical skills, knowledge and attributes (competence) having served different organizations at Executive Management level. Areas of specialisation: HR Operations, Salary Benchmarking, Organisational Design and Change Management, Talent and Succession Management, Remuneration, Job Profiling, Job Evaluation, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition and Placement, Strategy, Employee Engagement, HR Technology, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employee Wellness and Safety, Reward Strategy, Incentive Scheme Design, Remuneration Audits, Strengths Based Development. Courtney is a certified BQA Trainer and is a Gallup Strengths Coach. He is the Managing Director at Angie Kay Consultancy.
Mr Courtney Leboko Sethebe - Chairperson of Human Resource and Remuneration Committee
Qualifications
Bio
Mr Courtney Leboko Sethebe is the Chairperson of the Human Resource and Remuneration Committee and also a member of the Main Council.
He has over thirty (30) years’ hands-on experience in the fields of Organisational Change, Business Excellence, HR Effectiveness and Employment Relationships/Labour Law; accomplished in the public & private sector organisations within multicultural and cross-sectional business sectors. Other areas of expertise include purposeful dialogue, job profiling and evaluation, team development, project management, customer services delivery, decision making at both Board and Executive levels, change management and strategy.
Mr Sethebe is an all rounded and accomplished business professional possessing the functional and technical skills, knowledge and attributes (competence) having served different organizations at Executive Management level. Areas of specialisation: HR Operations, Salary Benchmarking, Organisational Design and Change Management, Talent and Succession Management, Remuneration, Job Profiling, Job Evaluation, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition and Placement, Strategy, Employee Engagement, HR Technology, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employee Wellness and Safety, Reward Strategy, Incentive Scheme Design, Remuneration Audits, Strengths Based Development. Courtney is a certified BQA Trainer and is a Gallup Strengths Coach. He is the Managing Director at Angie Kay Consultancy.
Mrs Poppy C. Sechele
Member
Qualifications
Mrs Poppy Charity Sechele- Member
Mrs Sechele is the member of the Human Resource and Remuneration Committee of Council.
She has twenty seven (27) years’ work experience having started as Claims Assistant in 1996 with the Motor Vehicle Fund. She rose the ladder until she attained the position of Senior Manager, Human Resource in 2009, the post she is holding to date. Mrs Sechele sits on the Botswana Railways Properties Board Human Resources Committee as Chairperson since 2015 and Botswana Qualifications Authority Human Resources Committee.
Mrs Poppy Charity Sechele - Member
Qualifications
Bio
Mrs Sechele is the member of the Human Resource and Remuneration Committee of Council.
She has twenty seven (27) years’ work experience having started as Claims Assistant in 1996 with the Motor Vehicle Fund. She rose the ladder until she attained the position of Senior Manager, Human Resource in 2009, the post she is holding todate. Mrs Sechele sits on the Botswana Railways Properties Board Human Resources Committee as Chairperson since 2015 and Botswana Qualifications Authority Human Resources Committee.
ABM Executive Management
Mrs Daisy Mmabatho Molefhi
Vice-Chancellor
Qualifications
Mrs Daisy Mmabatho Molefhi - Founder & Vice-Chancellor
Mrs Daisy Mmabatho Molefhi is the founder and Vice-Chancellor of ABM University College (ABMUC), a private tertiary education institution in Botswana which was established in 1989.
Her acumen spans over three (3) decades. To date, she has mentored many individuals and businesses in the area of entrepreneurship and leadership. Her leadership in the Botswana private sector includes serving as Vice President of Business Botswana and Chairperson of its Private Education Sector. She was one of the first two (2) women to receive the Business Botswana “Voice of Business” Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution towards private sector development in Botswana.
Through her Institution, ABMUC, Mrs Molefhi has passionately advocated for and drives a transformative curriculum that embraces entrepreneurship and leadership development.
Her Institution’s graduates continue to impact significantly in the nation of Botswana and beyond in different areas including employment creation as entrepreneurs in their own right. Mrs Molefhi is an Educationalist of note.
Her contribution to the development of the education sector in Botswana includes being the founding President of the Botswana Association of Private Tertiary Education Providers (BAPTEP), member of the National Vision 2016 Education Committee, founding member of the Academic Planning and Development Committee of the Tertiary Education Council, founding board member of the Botswana Training Authority (BOTA), board member of Botswana Examinations Council, board member of the Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning (BOCODOL).
Mrs Molefhi is the recipient of Africa Women in Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented to an established woman entrepreneur in Africa for consistent exceptional and outstanding achievements in business over time. The award also recognises the significant contribution to job creation and the economy.
Mrs Daisy Mmabatho Molefhi is the founder and Vice-Chancellor of ABM University College (ABMUC), a private tertiary education institution in Botswana which was established in 1989.
Her acumen spans over three (3) decades. To date, she has mentored many individuals and businesses in the area of entrepreneurship and leadership. Her leadership in the Botswana private sector includes serving as Vice President of Business Botswana and Chairperson of its Private Education Sector. She was one of the first two (2) women to receive the Business Botswana “Voice of Business” Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution towards private sector development in Botswana.
Through her Institution, ABMUC, Mrs Molefhi has passionately advocated for and drives a transformative curriculum that embraces entrepreneurship and leadership development. Her Institution’s graduates continue to impact significantly in the nation of Botswana and beyond in different areas including employment creation as entrepreneurs in their own right. Mrs Molefhi is an Educationalist of note.
Her contribution to the development of the education sector in Botswana includes being the founding President of the Botswana Association of Private Tertiary Education Providers (BAPTEP), member of the National Vision 2016 Education Committee, founding member of the Academic Planning and Development Committee of the Tertiary Education Council, founding board member of the Botswana Training Authority (BOTA), board member of Botswana Examinations Council, board member of the Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning (BOCODOL).
Mrs Molefhi is the recipient of Africa Women in Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented to an established woman entrepreneur in Africa for consistent exceptional and outstanding achievements in business over time. The award also recognises the significant contribution to job creation and the economy.
Mrs Daisy Mmabatho Molefhi is the founder and Vice-Chancellor of ABM University College (ABMUC), a private tertiary education institution in Botswana which was established in 1989.
Her acumen spans over three (3) decades. Todate, she has mentored many individuals and businesses in the area of entrepreneurship and leadership. Her leadership in the Botswana private sector includes serving as Vice President of Business Botswana and Chairperson of its Private Education Sector. She was one of the first two (2) women to receive the Business Botswana “Voice of Business” Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution towards private sector development in Botswana.
Through her Institution, ABMUC, Mrs Molefhi has passionately advocated for and drives a transformative curriculum that embraces entrepreneurship and leadership development. Her Institution’s graduates continue to impact significantly in the nation of Botswana and beyond in different areas including employment creation as entrepreneurs in their own right. Mrs Molefhi is an Educationalist of note. Her contribution to the development of the education sector in Botswana includes being the founding President of the Botswana Association of Private Tertiary Education Providers (BAPTEP), member of the National Vision 2016 Education Committee, founding member of the Academic Planning and Development Committee of the Tertiary Education Council, founding board member of the Botswana Training Authority (BOTA), board member of Botswana Examinations Council, board member of the Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning (BOCODOL).
Mrs Molefhi is the recipient of Africa Women in Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented to an established woman entrepreneur in Africa for consistent exceptional and outstanding achievements in business over time. The award also recognises the significant contribution to job creation and the economy.
Mrs Daisy Mmabatho Molefhi - Founder & Vice-Chairperson
Qualifications
Bio
Mrs Daisy Mmabatho Molefhi is the founder and Vice-Chancellor of ABM University College (ABMUC), a private tertiary education institution in Botswana which was established in 1989.
Her acumen spans over three (3) decades. Todate, she has mentored many individuals and businesses in the area of entrepreneurship and leadership. Her leadership in the Botswana private sector includes serving as Vice President of Business Botswana and Chairperson of its Private Education Sector. She was one of the first two (2) women to receive the Business Botswana “Voice of Business” Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution towards private sector development in Botswana.
Through her Institution, ABMUC, Mrs Molefhi has passionately advocated for and drives a transformative curriculum that embraces entrepreneurship and leadership development. Her Institution’s graduates continue to impact significantly in the nation of Botswana and beyond in different areas including employment creation as entrepreneurs in their own right. Mrs Molefhi is an Educationalist of note. Her contribution to the development of the education sector in Botswana includes being the founding President of the Botswana Association of Private Tertiary Education Providers (BAPTEP), member of the National Vision 2016 Education Committee, founding member of the Academic Planning and Development Committee of the Tertiary Education Council, founding board member of the Botswana Training Authority (BOTA), board member of Botswana Examinations Council, board member of the Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning (BOCODOL).
Mrs Molefhi is the recipient of Africa Women in Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented to an established woman entrepreneur in Africa for consistent exceptional and outstanding achievements in business over time. The award also recognises the significant contribution to job creation and the economy.
Deputy Vice
Chancellor(A)
Dr Dorcus Morake
Chief Business Development Officer
Mrs Boineelo Motshegwa
Head of Strategy & Institutional Effectiveness
Mrs Dorothy Tswinkie Kolobe
Chief Finance
Officer
Boikanyo Abigail Molefhi
SRC President - Ms Phetogo Lenkokame
Student Representative Council
Additionally, an active Student Representative Council (SRC) enables the Institution to be a step ahead in building a collaborative relationship between the administration and all the learners in its ecosystem. This relationship has been pivotal in ensuring customer satisfaction by enforcing quality assurance measures through the systematic feedback, in which students can access whenever necessary.
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