Noble Magazine

Why Employee Experience Is the New Competitive Advantage in Africa (and What It
Means for Botswana)
In many organizations across Botswana and Africa, competitive advantage has long been shaped by strategy, infrastructure, and operational efficiency. While these remain important, a and more sustainable edge is emerging: employee experience. In a market where skilled talent is mobile and digitally connected, employees have more choices than ever, making retention and engagement a top business priority, not just an HR concern. Companies that intentionally shape how employees experience leadership, culture, systems, and communication are better placed to attract, keep, and grow high-performing teams. Employee experience is built on everyday interactions throughout the journey—how people are onboarded, how they connect with their managers, how communication flows, and how performance and growth are managed. Onboarding, for instance, sets the tone for an employee’s impression of the company, with clear milestones, access to the right tools, and early team engagement helping them settle in faster. Strong manager relationships through regular check-ins, clear expectations, and consistent feedback boost engagement and retention. Internal also plays a big role—clarity, consistency, and transparency build trust, while poor communication creates uncertainty. Finally, performance management, clear goals, ongoing feedback, fair evaluations, and meaningful recognition, strongly shapes the overall employee experience.

Bank Gaborone announced today that Olebile Makhupe will step down from her role as Managing Director of the Bank to pursue other strategic interests and priorities. Her resignation was acknowledged at the Board meeting held on 28 May 2026, and she will leave the Bank on 31 August 2026. Over the coming months, she will focus on the orderly handover of her responsibilities to support a smooth transition.

“Since joining Bank Gaborone in February 2023, Makhupe has been a valued member of the Bank’s Executive Management Committee and has provided steady leadership during an important period for both Bank Gaborone and the broader Botswana operating environment. On behalf of the Board of Bank Gaborone, I would like to thank her for her contribution, professionalism and commitment, and wishes her well in her future endeavours”, said Christo de Vries, Chairperson of the Board.

To ensure continuity and stability, the Bank announced that an interim Acting MD for Bank Gaborone will be announced soon. The Bank has commenced a formal recruitment process for a permanent appointment.

Vivo Energy Botswana Donates 10,000 Liters of Fuel to
Support Foot and Mouth Disease Response Operations
Vivo Energy Botswana, the distributor and marketer of Shell products in the country, has donated 10,000 liters of fuel to aid the Government of Botswana’s efforts in tackling the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak through “Operation Thibelo Foot and Mouth Disease Response.” Managing Director Sesupo Wagamang officially handed over the donation at a ceremony attended by Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture Edwin Dikoloti and members of the media. The fuel will help response teams reach affected areas, carry out surveillance, and support operations aimed at containing the outbreak and protecting Botswana’s livestock sector. Wagamang emphasized the company’s commitment to national development, noting the livestock sector’s vital role in livelihoods, food security, and exports. Minister Dikoloti expressed gratitude on behalf of the Government, stressing the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors in addressing national challenges.