SPEDU and Bobirwa District Council have partnered to train Lesabokwe Development Trust. The Trust was established in May 2025 through the facilitation of SPEDU and other key stakeholders. The role of the Trust is to represent the interests of the communities of Robelela and Tshokwe villages, with a mandate to manage community assets, facilitate development partnerships, and implement development projects that benefit local residents.
The training brought together the Board of Trustees, Village Development Committee Chairpersons, Dikgosi, Councillors, and other stakeholders to enhance their capacity to effectively manage the Trust and oversee its development initiatives. It covers critical areas, including governance and leadership, financial and records management, corruption prevention, and partnership models with investors.
The training which ended today was facilitated by experts from several institutions including SPEDU, Bobirwa District Council, Botswana National Productivity Centre, Local Enterprise Authority, Land Board, Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime, and Botswana Investment and Trade Centre.
The training is expected to strengthen governance, leadership, and accountability within Lesabokwe Development Trust as it prepares to venture into socio-economic development projects for the upliftment of community livelihoods.
The Trustees have confirmed that the five days training has imparted the requisite knowledge, which now positions them to start operating and implementing their mandate.