“We have sat down with the President and leadership and asked ourselves, what type of partners are we looking for? The first thing is: we’re looking for partners in it for the long term, not for the quick buck. The second is: those that have the types of insights and experiences we don’t have. The third, I’m embarrassed to say but must say, is that we’re looking for partners with deep pockets! And the fourth is: partners who want to be associated with who you are.”

Motswana economist and politician

Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe is a Motswana economist and politician. Since 7 November 2024, he has served as Vice-President of Botswana and Minister of Finance under President Duma Boko. He is the leader of the Alliance for Progressives and an elected member of Botswana’s National Assembly. He represents Gaborone Bonnington South, returning to the seat after previously holding it from 2014 to 2019. Within the ruling coalition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change, he is a central figure in the Alliance for Progressives, combining economic work with active political leadership.