Bankers Association of Botswana (BAB)

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About Company

The Bankers Association of Botswana (BAB) is the official industry body representing licensed private banks in Botswana. Here’s a detailed overview:

🏛️ Who They Are

  • Advocacy & Representation: BAB serves as the unified voice for Botswana’s banking sector, advocating on behalf of member banks to the Bank of Botswana, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.

  • Membership: Comprised of currently all licensed private banks in Botswana, with leadership—including the Chairperson and Secretariat—rotating approximately every two years.

📌 Functions & Activities

  • Lobbying & Policy Engagement: Engages in policy dialogue aimed at promoting financial stability, inclusive growth, and regulatory frameworks that support the banking sector.

  • Code of Conduct: Maintains a formal Code of Conduct, publicly available, that outlines ethical and operational standards governing member bank behavior .

  • Events & Knowledge Sharing: Hosts events like the Banking and Wealth Expo, fostering sector collaboration, thought leadership, and public/client engagement.

👥 Leadership & Governance

  • Latest Chairperson: Mr. Aisam (Managing Director of Access Bank Botswana) was appointed Chairperson in March 2025, succeeding Mr. Mpho Masupe of Standard Chartered. His mandate includes driving financial inclusion, digital transformation, and sustainable banking.

  • Secretariat: Led by a CEO (noted as Oabile Mabusa), the Secretariat manages BAB’s daily operations and strategic initiatives.

🎯 Key Focus Areas

  • Financial Inclusion: Promoting access to banking services across all segments of society.

  • Digital Banking: Encouraging adoption of digital platforms and technologies.

  • Sustainability & Cashless Economy: Advocates for sustainable finance and Botswana’s transition to a cashless environment .

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong ties with regulators, the government, corporates, and the public .

📍 Contact & Presence

  • Location: Their offices are situated on Khama Crescent, Gaborone.

  • Online: They maintain a website (bankersbotswana.org) and are active on LinkedIn, where they share updates on leadership, events, and sector initiatives.

✅ Summary

The Bankers Association of Botswana plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s banking landscape through:

  • Influential policy advocacy

  • Upholding ethical standards

  • Promoting inclusion, digitalization, and sustainable practices

  • Facilitating leadership development and sector-wide collaboration