Letsema Horticulture Market

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About Company

Letsema is a certified “fresh” horticultural marketplace—both an online platform and a physical central market—designed to connect local farmers with buyers in Botswana and beyond .

📍 Location & Operations

  • Physical location: Situated in Block 3, Industrial, Gaborone, at BITC warehouses, serving as the main centralized buying point .

  • Business hours: Open every day from 08:00 to 17:00 .

🛒 Who It Serves

  • Farmers: Can register to sell produce through Letsema. They benefit from competitive, transparent pricing and fast payment (within 5 days) .

  • Buyers: Includes businesses, retailers, and consumers who can order a wide range of certified fresh vegetables and fruits—some weekly specials start as low as P14.77 for onions and P17.12 for mangoes .

✅ Quality & Food Safety

Letsema maintains high standards under its “Certified Fresh” brand:

  • Farmer registration with pre-qualification, including GAP compliance, water & soil testing .

  • Ongoing inspections upon delivery and random testing for pesticide residues or pathogens .

  • Training programs on good agricultural and post-harvest practices (grading, storage, traceability) .

  • Cold-chain logistics, food-safe packaging, batch labeling, and collaboration with auditors & regulatory bodies .

🚀 Market Launch & Strategic Guidance

  • Launched by CEDA (Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency) about eight months ago, with support from CEDA leadership .

  • CEO Thabo Thamane advised farmers to focus on high-demand crops—such as potatoes (6.7 M kg), cabbage (5.76 M kg), carrots, onions, tomatoes, cauliflower—to avoid market saturation .

🌱 Crop Availability & Pricing

Letsema offers a wide range of produce. Example listings include:

  • Mangoes – P17.12 (Rated 4.0/5)

  • Onions – P14.77 (Rated 4.33/5)

  • Other staples: garlic, tomatoes, cabbage, peppers, apples, lemons, potatoes—often featured in weekly promotions .

📞 Contact & Further Info

  • General inquiries: info@letsemahm.co.bw or call +267 311‑0035 .

  • Farmers can access services like registration, delivery booking, and view pricing/product availability through the platform .

  • For business and tenders info, check CEDA’s website under the Letsema Horticulture Market section .

✔️ Summary: Why It Matters

  • Offers transparency and fair pricing, benefiting both farmers and buyers.

  • Promotes food safety via strict standards, training, and auditing.

  • Helps reduce post‑harvest losses and supports farmer incomes.

  • Encourages production aligned with demand, avoiding saturation and boosting profitability.