Cybersecurity & financial stability
Governance, supervision, institutional accountability and systemic risk.
03 DEC 2026 · NATIONAL LEKGOTLA
Financial Sector Resilience, Trust & Digital Innovation
Securing
digital finance.
A national conversation on the future of cybersecurity in Botswana's financial services sector — and the practical action needed to build collective resilience.
LEKGOTLA ON CYBERSECURITY AND THE FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR
ONE NATIONAL CONVERSATIONFIVE DISCUSSION THEMESSEVEN PROPOSED DELIVERABLESA SHARED CYBER RESILIENCE AGENDA
01 / THE CONTEXT
Innovation needs trust to thrive.
Digital finance is transforming how Botswana saves, pays, invests, insures and does business.
As banking platforms, mobile money, fintech, AI and cloud services expand, so do the risks of payment fraud, identity theft, ransomware, data breaches and attacks on vital infrastructure.
The Lekgotla brings government, regulators, financial institutions, technology leaders and specialists together to move beyond awareness into practical cooperation, stronger preparedness and measurable action.
Institutional support
Endorsed by the Ministry of Communications and Innovation in correspondence dated 10 November 2026. The Ministry has encouraged appropriate private-sector contributions and engagement.
01 / PROTECT
Financial stability
Reduce the risks of systemic disruption and strengthen continuity across the ecosystem.
02 / BUILD
Consumer confidence
Advance secure digital transactions, privacy, anti-fraud measures and public trust.
03 / ENABLE
Responsible innovation
Support inclusion and secure adoption of emerging technology.
02 / THE CONVERSATION
Five themes.
One ambition.
From systemic financial stability to real-world fraud, technology risk and response. The agenda focuses on challenges that no institution can solve alone.
GOVERNANCE
Digital payments & financial fraud
Mobile money, transaction integrity, identity, fraud prevention and protection.
AI, cloud & emerging technologies
Secure digital innovation, data privacy, vendor assurance and new threats.
National incident readiness & response
Threat intelligence, coordinated reporting, exercises and business continuity.
Cyber skills, investment & collaboration
Capability development, research, partnerships and regional cooperation.
03 / THE PROGRAMME
A day built
for action.
Policy voices, sector dialogue, technical expertise and collaborative working sessions — with an agenda designed to translate debate into practical next steps.
THU 03 DEC · 08:30–17:00 CAT
TIMESESSION / ACTIVITYFORMAT
Registration & stakeholder networking
Arrival and participant check-in
Welcome remarks PROPOSED
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Innovation
Opening remarks PROPOSED
Assistant Minister of Communications and Innovation
Financial sector vulnerabilities
Technical briefing and shared risk baseline
Sector cyber threat landscape
Current threats, attack patterns and emerging exposures
Panel I — Cyber governance & resilience
Financial stability, accountability and regulatory coordination
Refreshment break
Informal stakeholder engagement
Panel II — Payments, fraud & consumer protection
Digital identity, transaction fraud and customer safeguards
Audience questions & stakeholder contributions
Open dialogue and practical proposals
Networking lunch
Bilateral discussions and cross-institution engagement
AI, cloud & third-party risk
Technical focus on secure innovation and operational control
Panel III — Incident coordination & response
Threat sharing, sector readiness and joint response
Working groups — Priority interventions
Develop proposed sector recommendations
Refreshment break
Informal conversations
Working group reports & plenary synthesis
Consolidation of priorities and recommendations
Proposed action agenda & follow-up ownership
Suggested action owners, next steps and focal points
Closing remarks & next-steps confirmation
Final synthesis and follow-up arrangements
The programme is indicative. Speaker appearances, session details and institutional participation remain subject to confirmation.
04 / WHO SHOULD BE IN THE ROOM
The whole
ecosystem.
Financial cybersecurity is a shared national responsibility. The proposed dialogue brings together voices across policy, financial services, telecommunications, technology and public safety.
Proposed participant categories, not confirmed speakers or sponsors.
01 / POLICY
Government & regulators
Ministry of Communications and Innovation, Bank of Botswana, BOCRA and NBFIRA.
02 / INDUSTRY
Financial institutions
Commercial banks, insurers, investment firms, payments and fintech providers.
03 / TECHNOLOGY
Digital infrastructure & security
Telecommunications operators, cybersecurity specialists, cloud and technology companies.
04 / PUBLIC INTEREST
Safety, research & society
Law enforcement, financial intelligence, privacy specialists, academia and consumer groups.
05 / THE OUTCOME
Less talk.
More follow-through.
The objective is not simply to convene. It is to define a practical pathway to stronger protection, preparedness and cross-sector coordination.
Cybersecurity
priority risks
A consolidated shortlist of immediate sector risks and control gaps.
Incident coordination proposal
Reporting, escalation and institutional liaison.
Cyber resilience action plan
Interventions, proposed owners and progress indicators.
Joint cyber exercise proposal
Tabletop and operational simulation scenarios.
Cyber skills development
Targeted learning and capability priorities.
Consumer awareness initiative
Financial safety, fraud prevention and reporting.
Public–private partnership framework
Appropriately protected threat-sharing and cooperation.
AN INVITATION TO PARTNER
Help shape a safer
digital Botswana.
The Ministry's endorsement encourages financial institutions, technology firms, telecommunications operators and development partners to support the Lekgotla through appropriate contributions.
Financial sponsorship
Support agreed delivery costs, hospitality, event operations and documentation.
Technical expertise
Contribute speakers, knowledge resources, training and incident-simulation expertise.
In-kind contributions
Provide facilities, connectivity, audiovisual services, systems and event support.
Sponsorship proposals are coordinated by the organisers. Sponsorship does not imply regulatory approval or government procurement advantage.
Discuss partnership06 / JOIN US IN GABORONE
One city.
One conversation.
Botswana Digital and Innovation Hub
Gaborone, Botswana
DATEThursday, 3 December 2026
TIME08:30 – 17:00 CAT
FORMATIn-person, multi-stakeholder dialogue
The venue is proposed in the event materials; booking and final logistical confirmation are pending.
GABORONE / BOTSWANA
●BOTSWANA DIGITAL &
INNOVATION HUB
INNOVATION HUB
24.6° S / 25.9° E
07 / GOOD TO KNOW
A few more
details.
For programme, participation and sponsor enquiries, contact the organising secretariat.
Is attendance already confirmed?
Attendee registrations are confirmed automatically when accepted by the registration system, with a confirmation reference sent by email. Speaking and sponsorship enquiries receive an acknowledgement, not an approved speaking or sponsorship commitment.
Are the speakers and panellists confirmed?
The published programme includes proposed official remarks and thematic panel sessions. Specific speakers, moderators and institutional representation remain subject to confirmation.
Can our organisation support the event?
Yes. The organisers welcome sponsorship discussions, technical input and in-kind contributions. Recognition arrangements and contributions will be agreed separately.
Is the event at the Digital and Innovation Hub?
The Botswana Digital and Innovation Hub is the proposed venue. Final booking and operational arrangements will be communicated by the organisers.
BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION
Better systems begin
with shared action.
Secure your registration for the Lekgotla or enquire about speaking, sponsorship and participation.