Botswana has taken a significant step in recognizing the power of visionary corporate leadership with the launch of its inaugural Botswana Top 100 CEOs – 2025, an initiative spearheaded by the Progressive Institute. This landmark programme celebrates the country’s most outstanding executives, those who have not only steered their organizations through complex economic landscapes but have also made lasting contributions to Botswana’s evolving story of growth and development. Among these distinguished leaders is the Managing Director of WeekendPost, Tryphinah Dongwana-Kenalemang, whose inclusion among the Top 100 CEOs signals a new era of leadership that blends business acumen with social impact.
The Botswana Top 100 CEOs initiative arrives at a critical moment. The country is firmly on the path toward achieving Vision 2036, a national blueprint that seeks to transform Botswana from an upper middle-income country into a high-income, diversified, and globally competitive economy. The vision is ambitious, targeting sustainable economic development, human and social advancement, environmental stewardship, and good governance. The CEOs recognized under this programme are seen as the vanguard of this transformation — leaders who embody innovation, resilience, and philanthropy, and who have measurable impact beyond their boardrooms.
Tryphinah Dongwana-Kenalemang’s recognition among these top CEOs highlights the growing prominence of media leadership in Botswana’s corporate landscape. As Managing Director of WeekendPost, a prominent media house known for its insightful reporting and influence, Dongwana has demonstrated how media can play a crucial role in shaping national discourse and holding power to account. Her leadership reflects a broader trend where CEOs are not just business operators but active participants in shaping the social and economic future of Botswana.
The Progressive Institute’s launch of this programme included a conference and awards ceremony scheduled for mid-September 2025 at the Fairgrounds in Gaborone. This event aims to bring together corporate leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to celebrate excellence and foster dialogue on leadership challenges and opportunities in Botswana. The initiative’s emphasis on meritocracy and visionary leadership is designed to inspire a new generation of executives to pursue excellence with a sense of social responsibility.
