For over 50 years, Sefalana has been more than a business, it has been a partner in Botswana's growth. From our beginnings in 1974 with six wholesale stores and a maize mill, we have grown alongside the nation, serving families, supporting entrepreneurs, and creating opportunities for communities to prosper. Today, we remain proudly Botswana-born, guided by the same values of service, trust, and commitment that have defined us from the start.
Five decades of substantial milestones.
Over the last five decades, we have achieved a number of substantial milestones which include:
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Being the first company to list its shares on the Botswana Stock Exchange in 1975.
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Growth from just 6 stores in Botswana to a total of over 130 stores across 4 countries.
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Employment of over 8,100 individuals from a mere 233 in 1974, making Sefalana an employer of choice in all regions in which we operate.
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Extension of manufacturing operations to include a wide range of products as we pride ourselves on feeding our Nation.
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Expansion into 4 additional countries in search of new markets.