Africa-Press – Botswana. Global Venture Partners (GVP) and the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) this week unveiled a partnership that will deliver substantial media value, estimated at approximately P163 million, to enhance Botswana’s global profile.
This collaboration will help drive Botswana’s economic diversification and elevate the country’s standing within the media, tourism, luxury, and sustainability sectors. Through this strategic partnership, GVP intends to establish its African headquarters in Botswana, leveraging its media brands, Billboard Africa, Rolling Stone MENA, and Robb Report Africa. This partnership is made possible through GVP’s collaboration with Penske Media Corporation, ensuring the expansion of Botswana’s visibility on a global scale. GVP is based in Dubai, which serves as the hub for global operations. This partnership with Botswana is part of a broader global movement by GVP, with a specific focus on Botswana as a key gateway to Africa. Botswana represents a stable, forward-looking environment that aligns with GVP’s vision for long-term, sustainable growth across the continent. “GVP is focused on investing across the African continent, with a mass expansion agenda in mind,” said Joshua Wilson, Managing Director of GVP. “We are investing in key sectors such as financial services and infrastructure in Rwanda and Ghana, while focusing on expanding the creative sector in South Africa. “Our strategy also includes pursuing strategic investments in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania, and other key jurisdictions to drive growth and innovation across Africa.” Under the leadership of President Advocate Duma Boko, Botswana continues to drive a vision for diversification that positions the country as a model of stability, sustainability, and ethical governance. With its commitment to responsible mineral sourcing, conservation, and prudent economic management, Botswana stands as a beacon of opportunity and growth in Africa, yet it remains underappreciated for its extraordinary accomplishments. Wilson continued: “After attending and speaking at the Forbes event in Botswana last year, I was struck by the country’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, its exceptional resource management, and its clear focus on fostering a secure, prosperous future for its citizens. Botswana’s approach to governance and its remarkable social system make it one of the most stable nations in Africa. “It’s time for the world to take notice of its impressive achievements. “We are proud to partner with Botswana to amplify its voice on the global stage.” Through the collaboration with BITC, GVP is poised to provide value in the following areas: l Media Expansion: A substantial media value infusion, using GVP’s renowned media brands to promote Botswana as a leading global investment and tourism destination. l Infrastructure Development: Supporting Botswana’s diversification efforts with key projects in residential and commercial infrastructure, energy, and large-scale arena developments. l Banking & Finance: Driving financial innovation and cross-border trade with GVP’s banking operations, further enhancing Botswana’s financial landscape. l Research & Analytics: Expanding research initiatives that will provide actionable insights for investment and development opportunities across Botswana and Africa. As Botswana continues its forward-thinking approach to economic growth and diversification, GVP’s African headquarters will serve as the foundation for expanding its brands and commercial operations across the continent. Further quotes from the Government of Botswana and other key stakeholders will follow, underscoring the significance of this transformative strategic partnership. Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Tiroyaone Ntsima, said the partnership with GVP and the group’s choice of Botswana as headquarters of its African operations, held great significance. “It is a first that Botswana will be present in key global media spaces,” he said. “This will amplify our visibility and positioning on the global stage, and we will now have the opportunity to share Botswana’s profound story of growth and opportunity, resulting in a significant positive impact on our investment promotion efforts, tourism awareness, and the growth of the creative sector. “I’m confident that BITC, through the Brand Botswana initiative, will bring together stakeholders to partner and ensure a collective implementation of this partnership for Botswana to derive maximum benefit.”
Source: Mmegi Online
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