Driving Social Impact, Youth Employment and Strategic Investment in Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana · July 2026
The meeting served as a platform to formally introduce LMCHING and its affiliated e-commerce group, while providing an overview of Botswana’s national development priorities, investment environment, and key sectors for strategic cooperation. Discussions also focused on establishing a framework for the Foundation’s presence in Botswana and identifying the appropriate next steps for implementation.
During the preceding two days, the delegation held high-level engagements with the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship, and the Ministry of Local Government. These discussions explored potential investment and capital mobilisation opportunities across priority sectors, with the broader objective of supporting economic diversification, strengthening productive capacity, creating sustainable growth opportunities, and contributing to Botswana’s long-term GDP growth.
Our purpose
Humanitarian and philanthropic
Donations, charity and development assistance (e.g., youth programmes, digital literacy)
Employment for youth
Hiring, training and career development for young people (e.g., entry-level roles, internships and mentorship at our new Botswana office)
Proudly hosted in Botswana
Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) expressed its honour at being selected to host the company first African office and pledged support at CEO level.
Farzam Kamalabadi
Farzam Kamalabadi is Botswana's Presidential Envoy on International Relations and Economic Development and a globally recognised strategist with more than 35 years of international experience. Renowned for his contributions to economic development, international trade, energy, and investment, he has advised governments, led landmark cross-border initiatives, and played a key role in shaping major economic policies. His appointment reflects Botswana's ambition to accelerate economic growth, attract global investment, and strengthen its position as a leading business and investment hub in Africa.
Our Journey to Botswana
Botswana Investment and Trade Centre
NBIFIRA
Ministry of Local Government
Ministry of Mineral and Energy
Ministry of Finance
SEZA
Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship
Gaborone City Investment Company
Office of the president of Botswana
Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi, Presidential Envoy of Botswana on International Relations and Economic Development, welcomed Miss Li Miu Ching, LMCHING's CEO & Founder for a meeting at the Office of the President.
Coffee break & discussion with the Presidential Envoy
Held at the Office of the President, the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between LMCHING and Botswana, with emphasis on youth development, humanitarian initiatives, knowledge exchange, and long-term institutional and people-to-people engagement.
Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA)
The meeting brought together LMCHING and NBFIRA to explore opportunities for closer financial cooperation between Hong Kong and Botswana, with discussions covering LMCHING’s plans, Botswana’s regulatory and licensing framework, and potential areas for future collaboration in traditional and digital financial services.
Ministry of Minerals and Energy, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Gaborone, Botswana
A clear pathway for deeper cooperation between LMCHING and Botswana was outlined, with priority given to investment opportunities in infrastructure development, renewable energy, power generation, mining, and other strategic projects, alongside efforts to strengthen Botswana’s minerals and energy production and export capacity.
BUILDING BOTSWANA’S FUTURE TOGETHER
A Thank You From Us
The visit marks the beginning of a long-term partnership built on shared goals of sustainable development, economic growth, and social impact.
By advancing humanitarian and philanthropic initiatives, creating employment opportunities for young people, and establishing its first African office in Botswana with the strong support of BITC, the company aims to contribute meaningfully to Botswana’s future while building a lasting presence across the African market.
