Standard Chartered Botswana has celebrated the graduation of its 2026 Women in Tech cohort and recognised outstanding women entrepreneurs who are determined to shape Botswana’s economic future.
The Women in Tech Graduation and Awards Ceremony brought together entrepreneurs, business leaders, ecosystem partners and supporters to honour the achievements of the 2026 cohort. The event marked the culmination of an intensive accelerator journey designed to equip the businesses with practical skills, expert mentorship, strategic networks and catalytic funding to build resilient, scalable enterprises.
Bame Tsheweneyagae, Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing at Standard Chartered Bank Botswana, said: “Women in Tech reflects our commitment to using our brand and partnerships to create meaningful opportunities for women entrepreneurs. The innovation, ambition and resilience demonstrated by this year’s cohort show what is possible when talented founders are given access to the right skills, networks and funding. By helping women-led businesses grow, create jobs and strengthen communities, we are contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable future for Botswana.”
The 6 businesses that collectively won a total of approximately, P680,000 ($50,000) were the following:
Most Sustainable Award worth approximately P205,000 ($15,000): Thamiso Kylie Magowe, Founder of Foodforage
• Foodforage is a food manufacturer that has turned locally-sourced agricultural products into quality, value-added products, such as their product, Peanoko Peanut Butter. The business has shown significant revenue growth and market penetration over the duration of the programme.
Innovation Award worth approximately P136,000 ($10,000): Palesa Thobeka Dintwe, Founder of KraalSense
• KraalSense uses AI-powered technology to improve farm productivity, efficiency and profitability in Botswana and across the region. It was recognised for demonstrating the greatest advancement in its innovative approach over the duration of the programme.
Tech-Enabled Award worth approximately P136,000 ($10,000): Sandra Dick, Founder of Eone DSC.
• Eone DSC delivers tailored digital solutions that streamline operations and improve business efficiency for SMEs. It was recognised for significantly advancing it’s tech-capacity over the duration of the programme.
Best Pitch Award worth approximately P68,000 ($5,000): Vanessa Granger, Founder of Clouded Yellow
• The Yellow Giraffe, trading as Clouded Yellow, is a community-driven café fostering connection, creativity and entrepreneurship. Clouded Yellow was recognised for delivering the most compelling pitch that clearly communicated the company’s unique value with passion and confidence.
Most Impactful Award worth approximately P68,000 ($5,000): Didintle Leatile Moreki, Founder of Organic Naturals Skincare
• Organic Natural Skin Care blends indigenous knowledge and innovation to create skincare solutions from African plants. It was recognised has the enterprise that had delivered measurable positive social impact by improving lives and addressing community challenges.
Pay-It-Forward Initiative Award worth approximately P68,000 ($5,000): Louise Jansen, Founder of Duiker Travel & Tours
• Duiker Travel & Tours curates luxury travel experiences across Africa and was recognised for empowering aspiring female founders aged 13–18 through mentorship, digital literacy and financial skills.
Since its launch in Botswana in 2024, the Women in Tech programme has grown into a powerful platform for inclusive growth and SME development. Across three cohorts, it has channelled more than P2 million in funding to women-led enterprises, enabling founders to strengthen their operations, create jobs and deliver solutions that address real community needs. The 2026 cohort further extended the programme’s reach, bringing together businesses from eight areas across Botswana and more than five industries—demonstrating its growing national footprint and impact. The Awards recognised enterprises that demonstrated outstanding innovation, commercial potential, meaningful use of technology and the ability to generate sustainable social and economic value. The funding awarded will enable the winning businesses to invest in priority areas such as product development, technology, market expansion, talent and operational capacity.
Delivered in Botswana in partnership with the Dream Factory Foundation, the Women in Tech Accelerator is part the Bank’s global initiative to tackle inequality by promoting greater economic inclusion. The programme is funded by the Standard Chartered Foundation and supports women-led, businesses with the tools, confidence and capital they need to scale and contribute to a more diverse and resilient private sector.