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Sector focused diversification
We work in the industries that matter to Botswana's economic transformation, which keeps the business useful when any one sector slows down.
Technology division · The founding business
The core of
The core of
smarter solutions.
Core Technology started here. The technology division builds the enterprise systems, security infrastructure and national platforms that Botswana's public and private institutions run on.
- 01 Consult, customise, implement We work through the client's environment, shape the solution around it and execute against that shape.
- 02 Support, sustain, scale Systems are kept running properly, and sized for the load they will carry in five years rather than the load they carry today.
- 03 Partner, innovate, transform We stay alongside the organisation afterwards, bringing new technology in as the work moves on.
About the unit
Citizen owned, Gaborone based, the original business.
Core Technology (Pty) Ltd is a 100% citizen owned Botswana registered company, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Gaborone. It is registered with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority and operates within the laws and development frameworks of Botswana.
The company was set up to become a homegrown leader in ICT and has grown into a recognised part of Botswana's digital economy, with services across a range of industries and public sector agencies. The work is built on integration, strategy, execution and support, and is carried out by engineers, developers, ICT consultants, cyber security specialists and infrastructure people.
Partnerships with globally recognised technology vendors let the unit put proven products in front of clients. Those relationships, together with a working knowledge of the local market and its regulatory environment, are what make the company a usable ICT partner for public and private institutions rather than a reseller.
Vision
To be the driving force behind Botswana's digital future. Secure, sustainable technology that empowers people, advances industries and lifts national development.
Mission
To deliver end to end technology that drives digital transformation, strengthens public sector capability and supports growth, inclusion and digital equity across the nation.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2008
- Ownership
- 100% citizen owned
- Registered
- Public Procurement Regulatory Authority
- Headquarters
- Gaborone, Botswana
- Competency areas
- Eleven
- Vendor partners
- Twelve
This is the unit the rest of the group grew out of. The fuel trading and healthcare arms were built on the same balance sheet and the same governance.
Business development strategy
Six pillars.
The strategy is built on innovation, inclusion and impact, and tied to national development goals rather than to whatever the market is buying this quarter.
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Value driven client partnerships
We would rather build the relationship than close the sale. That means understanding what the client is actually trying to fix, designing the solution with them, then staying on for support and optimisation afterwards, with honest reporting on how it is going.
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Investment in talent and local capacity
Growth starts with people. We put money into local talent through internships, certification and continuous learning, build a team of globally certified professionals, and work with academic institutions on Botswana's ICT skills gap.
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Strategic technology partnerships
Alliances with major vendors give us early access to new technology, stronger implementation capability, competitive pricing and vendor certified training and support for the systems our clients depend on.
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Expansion through local relevance
Research and product work aimed at Botswana's context: platforms that solve real local problems, and support for smart government, digital identity, border management and smart infrastructure. Localising global technology is what makes it land.
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ESG aligned growth
Growth stays answerable to environmental, social and governance standards. We promote green ICT, hire and train inclusively, and hold every project to ethical procurement and compliance requirements.
Where our strength comes from
We know the ground here.
Plenty of firms can quote the same products. The difference shows up in whether the system still works once it meets a Botswana department, a Botswana budget cycle and a Botswana regulator.
- We understand the Botswana market and its regulatory environment and enterprise IT infrastructure
- We hold long relationships with local institutions and government entities
- We pair international standards with local knowledge, so what we build is practical here
“Whether the task is to implement complex enterprise solutions, to deploy critical national systems, or to support digitisation in underserved areas, we take pride in driving Botswana's digital transformation.”Core Technology
Systems that have to stay up.
Border posts, banking platforms and hospital records do not get a maintenance window. What we build is designed around that.
Core competency areas
Eleven areas of work.
The service range covers the full spread of ICT need, from a single department's workflow through to systems that operate at a national border.
01Enterprise business solutions
ERP systems, custom software, CRM and HRM, built and then supported rather than handed over and left.
02Financial services and solutions
Secure banking platforms, transaction monitoring and mobile financial services.
03Civil aviation and immigration security
Specialised ICT systems that strengthen national security and move people through a border more efficiently.
04Immigration control and information management
Bespoke and off the shelf systems for immigration, national identity and records automation.
05Cyber security
Threat monitoring, security infrastructure, penetration testing and compliance work.
06Physical security and access control
CCTV, biometric access systems and perimeter defence, integrated with the rest of the estate.
07Networking security and optimisation
Secure LAN and WAN design and implementation, firewalls and VPN.
08IT infrastructure services and support
Server, storage and end user device deployment, configuration, support and maintenance.
09ICT consulting and process automation
Digital transformation advisory, IT governance and workflow automation.
10Product sales and support
Sourcing and delivering IT hardware, software and accessories from global brands.
11Telecommunications
VoIP, unified communications, structured cabling, and radio and satellite connectivity.
ESG policy
Sustainability and responsibility in tech.
A technology company's responsibility runs past the systems it installs. The policy below is a working framework rather than a document, and it is aligned to Botswana's national development goals.
Environmental stewardship
- Energy efficient technologies: low power computing, data centre efficiency and energy saving infrastructure
- eWaste management: responsible disposal, recycling and repurposing of outdated equipment under Botswana's environmental regulations
- Paperless operations: digital workflows and document management to cut paper use in client environments
- Sustainable procurement: vendors who follow eco conscious production and packaging
- Green data practices: cloud solutions that reduce physical hardware dependency
Social responsibility and inclusion
- Local employment and skills: hiring and upskilling Botswana nationals, particularly youth and women, through internships, mentorship and certified training
- Community engagement: ICT literacy work with schools and nonprofits, technology donations and knowledge transfer
- Digital inclusion: systems that reach underserved and remote populations
- Workplace diversity and safety: gender balance, safety, mental health and employee wellbeing
Governance, ethics and compliance
- Ethical procurement and fair competition, guided by Botswana's procurement laws and anti corruption regulations
- Data privacy and cyber security, with compliance against global standards including GDPR and ISO/IEC 27001
- Regulatory compliance with national ICT, labour and tax regulation, plus sector standards in finance, healthcare and public safety
- Transparent reporting, supported by external audits and internal evaluation
“The core of smarter solutions.”Core Technology · Technology Division
Technical partners
Who we build on.
Vendor alliances bring certified training, support and licensing, which is what lets a Gaborone team stand behind enterprise-grade technology.
- Microsoft
- Hewlett Packard
- Cisco Systems
- Fortinet
- VMware
- Oracle
- Dell Technologies
- Kaspersky
- Huawei
- Sophos
- Axis Communications
- Zebra Technologies
Product and company names listed here are the trademarks of their respective owners. Naming them indicates a working technical partnership and does not imply any endorsement by them of Core Technology.
Contact
Further information is available on enquiry.
Capability statements, vendor certifications and technical detail are issued in writing on request. Please write to the administration address below or call the landline.
enquiries@coretechbw.comAdministration, all enquiries
Grit-Tech HousePlot 20634 Santawane Road, Block 3 Industrial Sites, P.O. Box 1466, Gaborone, Botswana