Nelson Ramaotwana - Gaborone South

Gaborone South Constituency
Naledi Kgotla Meeting

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐎𝐓𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐓 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒

𝟐𝟗.𝟎𝟒.𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞:Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Honourable Ramaotwana Nelson Ramaotwana, has commended the University of Botswana for creating a practical and innovative platform that bridges academic learning with real-world criminal justice challenges. He made these remarks while delivering the keynote address at the University of Botswana’s CJS327 Forensic Criminology Annual Murder Mystery Ball and Stakeholder Engagement (AMMSE) 2026, held at the UB Indoor Sports Arena.

Honourable Ramaotwana noted that while Botswana has made commendable progress in reducing certain categories of crime, emerging threats such as cybercrime, fraud, money laundering and digital financial scams continue to present serious challenges that require stronger forensic and investigative capacity.

The Minister emphasised that crimes involving fraud, cyber-enabled financial crimes and economic corruption are increasingly affecting businesses, financial institutions and ordinary citizens, with some cases resulting in significant financial losses and reduced public trust in institutions. He stressed that these developments call for a more coordinated, science-driven and technology-based response to crime prevention and investigation.

Honourable Ramaotwana further highlighted that initiatives such as AMMSE 2026 directly support Botswana’s Vision 2036 aspirations under the Governance, Peace and Security pillar, as well as Sustainable Development Goal 16, which promotes peace, justice and strong institutions. He described the event as more than an academic exercise, but rather a strategic investment in building the next generation of forensic investigators, cybersecurity analysts, fraud examiners and justice professionals.

The Minister reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strengthening Botswana’s forensic criminology ecosystem through continued investment in digital investigations, forensic laboratories, evidence infrastructure and stronger collaboration between universities, law enforcement and industry. He also underscored the importance of legislative and policy reforms to support digital evidence, victim protection and prosecutorial integrity.

The event brought together students, academics, law enforcement agencies, forensic practitioners and key justice sector stakeholders to explore the evolving role of forensic criminology in strengthening Botswana’s justice system.

🏆 CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN STYLE! 🏆

Naledi came out in full force — energy high, spirits higher, and pride unmatched! 💙🩵🤍

The Naledi Senior Secondary School Celebratory Walk was nothing short of electric as students, teachers, parents, and the entire community marched with pride from the school to the Urban Customary Court, honoring a truly historic achievement:

⭐️ Position 1 Nationally in BGCSE/BSSE 2025 Results
⭐️ 4 Outstanding Top Achievers who put Naledi on the map!

The celebration reached new heights with the presence of Ramaotwana Nelson Ramaotwana, who joined the Naledi family at the Urban Customary Court to recognize and celebrate this remarkable success. His support added prestige and inspiration to an already powerful moment.

🎉 The streets of Naledi turned into a wave of blue, white, and pride.
🎉 Smiles, chants, and unity filled the air.
🎉 A true reminder that this victory belongs to the whole community.

This wasn’t just a walk — it was a statement:
Naledi is Number 1. Naledi is excellence. Naledi is the future.

Let’s keep the momentum going! 🚀

Empowering Women, Transforming Futures 💼✨

A special one-day Women Empowerment Workshop was successfully hosted through the collaboration of Hon. Dorcus M Oboetswe and Rio Trade Enterprises Management, bringing together 20 inspiring women from across Gaborone South Constituency.

The workshop focused on uplifting informal sector women by equipping them with practical business knowledge and strategies to build sustainable ventures, especially in today’s challenging economic climate.

In her welcome remarks, Hon. Dorcus Oboetswe highlighted the vital role women play in nation-building, encouraging participants to embrace the opportunity with confidence, determination, and a strong business mindset.

Rio Trade Enterprises shared their vision, aligning with the Presidential initiative to create 500,000 jobs. This led to the formation of “Basadi Ikageng”, a women’s empowerment group aimed at mentoring and supporting women to run successful and impactful businesses.

As part of this initiative, opportunities have also been created for the Old Naledi community, where residents are now engaged in designing cigarette display stands to support these women entrepreneurs.

Beyond empowerment, the initiative contributes to reducing illegal cigarette imports by promoting locally manufactured products.

Rio Trade Enterprise, a proudly local cigarette manufacturer based in Gaborone (Phakalane), continues to make a difference by creating employment for 50 Batswana citizens.

Together, we rise. Together, we build. 💪🇧🇼