REQUEST FOR MEDIA HOUSE COVERAGE – AGRIBUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (MPATLISE APP)
Theme: Shaping the Future of Botswana’s Agriculture through Digital Innovation. It is with profound respect and a shared commitment to Botswana’s digital future that we formally invite your office for coverage of all media services (BTV, Radio & Daily news) at the upcoming Mpatlise App, Digital Agribusiness Technology Conference.
Event Overview
• Date: 24th March 2026
• Venue: University of Botswana Library Auditorium
• Time: 08:00 AM – 13:00HRS
The workshop/conference is convened under Mpatlise App – The Digital Revolution, Botswana’s premier digital Agricultural market portal Solutions. Mpatlise is a citizen-driven platform designed to modernize the agricultural value chain by connecting farmers, buyers, and Agro-processors through cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to formalize informal markets, reduce post-harvest losses, and empower SMMEs through structured digital market access.
Strategic Objectives
This workshop serves as a critical junction for technology and e-commerce, aiming to:
• Showcase Digital Impact: Demonstrate the Mpatlise platform’s role in national digital transformation.
• Empower Stakeholders: Train farmers and youth entrepreneurs on digital market participation.
• Align with National Priorities: Synchronize private-sector innovation with Government agendas on industrialization and knowledge-based economic growth.
• Strengthen Collaboration: Bridge the gap between digital innovators and policy making bodies.
Media Engagement
Given the national significance of this initiative, we further request that your office facilitates formal media coverage for the conference. We would be honored if our request could be offered for media coverage of Botswana Television, Radio Botswana and Botswana Daily news to document the proceedings, ensuring the message of digital transformation reaches every corner of the country.
We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate local innovation and collectively take a bold step towards a digitally enabled, resilient, and prosperous agricultural future for Botswana.