ABOUT

VISION : Securing Africa’s Future

MISSION : To be Africa’s trusted risk advisor by delivering innovative and relevant risk and human capital solutions; growing sustainable partnerships and making a meaningful contribution to the communities we serve.

VALUES : Our values are at the HEART of our business. They are the principles that guide our engagements and relationships with customers, partners and shareholders. 

HONESTY
We value being honest, transparent and reliable in all our relationships and expect the same of all our stakeholders.

EXPERTISE
We use global knowledge and local understanding to provide superior and locally relevant solutions.

AGILITY
We are flexible and efficient in responding to the needs of our clients, colleagues, partners and suppliers.

RESPECT
We recognise, appreciate and embrace diversity and the value of respecting different perspectives from all our stakeholders.

TEAMWORK
We believe that working together with colleagues, clients, partners and suppliers enhances our mutual success.

Barnabas Mavuma
Managing Director

Barnabas Mavuma is Managing Director at Minet Botswana and has the overall oversight of the divisions, structures and functions in Gaborone and Francistown. Barnabas has 28 years of insurance experience and is technically astute in the integrated risk advisory and management arenas. He holds a Bed (Science) degree and is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (FIISA) and has undergone the International Executive Development Programme through WITS University and London Business School (IEDP). Barnabas is also the Principal Officer for Minet Botswana.

Rowesai Mosarwe
Finance Director

Rowesai Mosarwe is Finance Director at Minet Botswana, responsible for developing and evaluating the strategic financial objectives of the company, managing the company’s exposure to risk, and maintenance of appropriate internal controls and procedures. Rowesai is a Chartered Accountant  with 20 years of experience in financial management and reporting. She holds a BA degree in Accounting and is a Fellow (FCCA) member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), she holds a Certificate of Proficiency and is a Fellow member (FCPA) of the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA). She has gone through the Executive Development Program through the Stellenbosch University.

Alexio Dzidzwa
Director – Minet Botswana Retirement Solutions

Alexio Dzidzwa is Director – Retirement Solutions at Minet Botswana, responsible for performing valuations, benefit design, overseeing, advising and co-ordinating local resources to meet client requirements. Alexio has over 23 years of experience in the Life Insurance industry, specifically in the Employee Benefits field. He holds a Diploma in Insurance from the Zimbabwe Institute of Management, and Diplomas in Pensions Management and General Management from the University of Zimbabwe.

Michaelson Chonyera
Director: Commercial Risk Solutions

Michaelson Chonyera is Director and Head – Commercial Risk Solutions at Minet Botswana, responsible for the overall strategy and strategic co-ordination for broking, servicing, divisional training, sales, and new business initiatives. Michaelson has over 30 years’ experience in management and senior management of short-term insurance companies within SADAC and Internationally. He is a qualified Chartered Insurer, a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute of South Africa (FIISA) and holds a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA).

Bryn Williams
Consultant

Bryn Williams is a Consultant at Minet Botswana, responsible for the business development  of the Mining Energy & Construction to ensure the best possible service to clients, to maintain a growing share of the Insurance Broking Market and to maximize profitability of the division. He also has Executive Director duties which include Aon Risk Management Board Chair as well as Board of Trustees Chair for the Minet DC Pension Fund. Bryn has 31 years of extensive insurance experience both with Aon Zimbabwe and Minet Botswana and has been working in the Botswana Insurance Market since 2006, specializing in the Mining and Energy Sector and Pan Africa Insurance programmes. He holds a Certificate of Insurance through the Insurance Institute of the UK, and various Management Certificates achieved within Aon.

Goitseone Mabua
Director: Human Resources

Goitseone Mabua is Director – Human Resources at Minet Botswana, responsible for planning, directing corporate human resources, administrative staff functions in support of company objectives, change management, training, development, and long-range planning. Goitseone has over 18 years of experience within the human resources scope. She holds master’s in public administration from the University of Botswana, Bachelor of Social Sciences (Public Administration and Political Science- University of Botswana), COP Long Term and a Certified Practitioner PDA.

Tirelo Thebe Dikeme
Director: Mining, Energy and Construction

Tirelo Thebe Dikeme is Director – Mining, Energy and Construction at Minet Botswana, responsible for General Insurances for Mining, Energy and Construction clients, as well as the management of claims thereof. Tirelo has a vast experience of fourteen (14) years in the local insurance market, ten(10) of which have been spent looking after the Mining and Energy sector. He holds a Bachelor of Finance Degree from the University of Botswana, various post graduate qualifications in insurance and risk management from the Chartered Insurance Institute of London, Botswana Accountancy College and Insurance Institute of South Africa. He continues his education to be a Chartered risk practitioner through the Chartered Insurance Institute of London, of which he has been a member since 2017.

Gabriel Karidza
Director – Minet Botswana Risk Management & Consulting

Gabriel Karidza is Director – Minet Botswana Risk Management & Consulting, responsible for carrying out risk management and asset valuation surveys for corporate organisations locally and in various countries of the African continent. Gabriel has 21 years of experience in risk management and asset valuations. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Zimbabwe; a Postgraduate Diploma in Surveying (Machinery and Business Assets) from the University of Reading (UK); a Diploma in Insurance, and a Diploma in Fire Science and Fire Safety. Gabriel is an accredited Senior Appraiser ( ASA) with the American Society of Appraisers, a Chartered Valuation Surveyor (MRICS) with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, an Associate of the Institute of Risk Managers of South Africa and a registered Professional engineer with the Engineers Registration Board Botswana (ERB).

Minet is a proud and responsible corporate citizen founded on an ethical, accountable and respectful culture in all our business operations and relationships with internal and external stakeholders – including our staff, clients, partners, communities and regulatory authorities. We are committed to complying with the rule of law in all countries with which we are associated or do business.

All our operations, Boards of Directors, staff and partners are bound by a commitment to our Code of Business Conduct. At Minet, an unwavering ethical culture and practices are the foundation for building sustainable shareholder value.

Christopher Mokgware
Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Christopher Mokgware is the Independent Non-Executive Chairman for Minet Botswana and is responsible for board leadership, business strategy development, strategic corporate governance, compliance, mergers, acquisitions, and risk management. Christopher has over 20 years in finance, audit, compliance, and risk management. He holds an MSc Information Management and Finance from the University of Westminster, ACCA from London College of Accountancy, Global Executive Development Program from Gordon Institute of Business Science, and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, Member of Institute of Risk Management South Africa, and a Member of Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.

Ludo Tebogo Tema
Independent Non-Executive Director

Ludo Tebogo Tema is an Independent, Non-Executive Director for Minet Botswana and is responsible for the board committee’s leadership, and strategy development, and to advice the board on legal, compliance, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Ludo has 22 years of experience in the legal fraternity. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The College of Law of England and Wales, LLB Honours Degree from the University of Warwick and International Baccalaureate Diploma from Waterford Kamhlaba, United World College of Southern Africa (Mbabane, Swaziland).

Oaitse M Ramasedi
Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Oaitse M Ramasedi is an Independent, Non-Executive Chairman for Minet Retirement Solutions Pty Ltd, and is responsible for Board leadership, business strategy development, strategic corporate governance, compliance, mergers, acquisitions, and risk management. Oaitse has over 10 years of financial regulatory experience, at Executive Management level. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Post Graduate Diploma in Risk Management, and a Master of Arts degree. Further, he is an Associate Member of the then Botswana Institute of Bankers (now Botswana Institute of Banking and Finance), a Fellow Member of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (FIISA), a Fellow Member of the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (FCA), a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (FCMA), and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Oaitse is the Titan Global CEOs Challenge Winner for Country Leadership (2017/18) and Regional Leader (2018/19).

Onalenna Otlaadisa
Independent Non-Executive Director

Onalenna Otlaadisa is an Independent, Non-Executive Director for Minet Retirement Solutions Pty Ltd. Onalenna is a corporate and commercial attorney with over 12 years of post-qualification experience in financial law, regulation, insolvency & restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, banking, capital markets and general corporate law. Onalenna has a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Botswana and an LLM Commercial and Corporate Law (with Distinction) from Queen Mary University of London.

Mphoeng Mphoeng
Independent Non-Executive Director

Mphoeng Mphoeng is an Independent Non-Executive Director for Minet Retirement Solutions Pty Ltd and is responsible for the board committee’s leadership, strategy development, investment management, and finance & stakeholder engagement. Mphoeng has 10 years of experience in financial services, 5 years in academia and 3 years in technology and analytics. He holds a Master’s in finance from the University of Manchester, Bachelor of Finance from the University of Botswana, and Senior Management Development Programme (USB Executive Development) from the University of Stellenbosch.