Overview & Ownership

Bokomo Botswana (Pty) Ltd is a food manufacturing company based in Gaborone, Botswana. It operates as a joint venture with Pioneer Foods and began operations in 2003.

Location & Contact Details

Physical address: Plot 22031, Takatokwane Street, Extension 13, Gaborone West Industrial, Gaborone, Botswana

Postal address: Private Bag BO 131, Gaborone

Telephone: +267 393 9218

Fax: +267 393 9216

Email: info@bokomobotswana.co.za

Website: http://www.bokomobotswana.co.bw

Workforce & Structure

The company employs between 650–720 people. It has a localization policy, meaning the majority of employees are local, with only a few expatriates. Bokomo Botswana is fully engaged in production rather than simply distribution.

Products & Production

Bokomo produces maize meal, flour, sugar, and other food products. Raw materials such as wheat, sugar, and maize are sourced both locally and regionally.

Flour production is estimated at about 33,000 tons.

Pasta and sugar-based products amount to around 12,000 tons.

Nearly all products are sold locally within Botswana.

Trade, Imports & Exports

Bokomo imports a significant volume of raw materials and finished goods, primarily from South Africa. It also exports to regional markets such as South Africa, Namibia, and Congo, with thousands of shipments recorded historically.

Regulatory & Legal Notes

The company has been involved in merger proceedings, including a 2022 notice regarding its joint activities with Pioneer Foods and a 2017 case involving its poultry assets.

Challenges & Prospects

Bokomo’s main growth opportunity lies in expanding into export markets, as its domestic sales are already strong. The company has shown interest in agricultural ventures beyond food processing. It has also invested in advanced technology, such as robotic packaging for its maize meal production lines, to increase efficiency.