Legal Counsel and Board Secretary of the National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB), Otsetswe Koboyankwe, has ascended to the helm of the organisation as acting chief executive officer (CEO)
Koboyankwe takes over the reins, replacing former CEO, Shombie Ellis, who was fired recently by former Minister of Youth, Gender, Sports and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare. A statement from NACB says Koboyankwe's appointment is effective from November 26. Koboyankwe has served as the legal counsel and Board Secretary of the Council from December 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Botswana, an LLM in Rule of Law for Development from Loyola University Chicago, and an Advanced Master in Air and Space Law from Leiden University in the Netherlands. She has also completed a Leadership Management Programme and the Leaders Programme in Policy at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Policy, Singapore.
"Her extensive experience includes representing Botswana in regional and international forums, such as the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). Additionally, she has contributed to international task forces, showcasing her ability to navigate complex policy environments and foster meaningful collaborations," reads the statement. "With over 15 years of legal experience spanning both government and the corporate sector, Koboyankwe is well-equipped to lead the Council. The Board is confident that Koboyankwe’s strategic vision, legal and governance expertise, and dedication to ethical leadership will enable her to steer the Council effectively through this transitional phase," the statement reads further. Meanwhile, the statement says that the Council Board has commenced the process of appointing a substantive CEO in consultation with the Ministry of Sports and Arts.
"Her extensive experience includes representing Botswana in regional and international forums, such as the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). Additionally, she has contributed to international task forces, showcasing her ability to navigate complex policy environments and foster meaningful collaborations," reads the statement. "With over 15 years of legal experience spanning both government and the corporate sector, Koboyankwe is well-equipped to lead the Council. The Board is confident that Koboyankwe’s strategic vision, legal and governance expertise, and dedication to ethical leadership will enable her to steer the Council effectively through this transitional phase," the statement reads further. Meanwhile, the statement says that the Council Board has commenced the process of appointing a substantive CEO in consultation with the Ministry of Sports and Arts.
