About

The people, purpose, and vision behind The Capital Media

Learn more about the platform, the founder, and the long-term ambition to grow The Capital Media into a leading African voice on economics, markets, and policy.

BICA International Conference panel discussion
About The Capital Media

Botswana's Hub for Economic Intelligence

The Capital Media is a Botswana-based media and knowledge platform dedicated to economic analysis, business dialogue, financial markets coverage, and entrepreneurship development. Through multi-channel content delivery across broadcast, public forums, publications, and digital platforms, we expand public access to economic information and informed dialogue with decision makers.

Our mission is to promote market access, support entrepreneurship, and facilitate meaningful business-policy conversations. We connect stakeholders across public and private sectors, fostering economic participation throughout Botswana and Africa.

Gaborone, BotswanaEst. 2020www.thecapitalbw.com
Chilo Ketlhoafetse, Founder of The Capital Media
Founder Profile

Chilo Ketlhoafetse

Chartered Certified Accountant · Finance Manager · Media Founder

Chilo Ketlhoafetse is a seasoned Chartered Certified Accountant with extensive experience in financial strategy, risk management, and economic analysis. As Finance Manager within the financial services industry, he provides strategic financial leadership ensuring sustainable growth and regulatory compliance.

With a Master of Science in Finance & Management from the University of Kent (UK), Chilo brings deep expertise in financial planning, risk assessment, and treasury management. He actively engages in discussions on economic policy, public finance, and energy transition, regularly contributing to Mmegi Online and The Business Weekly & Review.

As an editorial contributor to the Botswana Stock Exchange news magazine, Chilo leverages his knowledge in sustainable finance and financial markets to shape Botswana's financial services and regulation landscape.

ACCA MemberBICA MemberMSc Finance, Univ. of Kent (UK)
Recognition & Speaking

A broader visual story of the founder and the platform

We've added a few profile and spotlight visuals here to give the website more variety and show the founder's presence beyond the recurring event photography.

Chilo Ketlhoafetse speaking with a handheld microphone at a lectern
Speaking

Live speaking and moderated business dialogue

A candid event image that shows Chilo in action rather than leaning again on the same profile headshot. It gives the page a stronger sense of presence, voice, and public engagement.

Panelists seated during a youth budget review discussion
Public Forums

Youth budget review and public-facing panels

This wider stage image adds variety to the story by showing the broader discussion environment, the panel setting, and the audience-facing side of the platform.

Forbes Under 30 Botswana Delegate poster featuring Chilo Ketlhoafetse
Recognition

Forbes Under 30 Botswana Delegate

A strong recognition piece that reinforces the founder's credibility, leadership profile, and growing visibility within Botswana's business ecosystem.

Future Vision

Where we're heading

Becoming the leading African platform for economic and business dialogue, positioning The Capital Media as the trusted voice on economic issues affecting Botswana and the broader African continent.

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TV & Conferences
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Digital Expansion Across Africa