BITS Calls on Botswana to Accelerate ICT Professional Registration
The Botswana Information Technology Society (BITS) has renewed its call for the formal registration of ICT professionals in Botswana, citing […]
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1994
Year Established
5
Membership Grades
6
Standing Committees
53+
Active Members
Our Work
What We Do
BITS works across four strategic pillars to serve ICT professionals and the broader technology community in Botswana.
Professional Membership
Join a recognised body of ICT professionals. Five membership grades from Student to Fellow, recognised across Botswana’s technology industry.
Learn more →ICT Regulation & Standards
BITS leads Botswana’s ICT professional regulation initiative — developing competency standards, codes of ethics and registration frameworks.
Learn more →Education & Training
Through workshops, seminars, the annual ICT Summit and specialist training, BITS develops Botswana’s ICT talent pipeline.
Learn more →Industry Connections
We bridge academia, government and private sector to create partnerships, investment and career opportunities for ICT professionals.
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30+
Years of ICT Leadership
Who We Are
The Professional Voice of ICT in Botswana
The Botswana Information Technology Society (BITS) is the premier professional body for ICT practitioners, registered under the Societies Act. We represent the interests of ICT professionals, advocate for the profession, and shape the regulatory and standards landscape for technology in Botswana.
From our founding in 1994 to today, BITS has been the cornerstone of professional ICT development — connecting individuals, supporting corporations, and building the institutions that underpin a thriving digital economy.
- Registered professional body under Botswana’s Societies Act
- Actively engaged in national ICT regulation & policy
- Individual and corporate membership for all career stages
- Annual ICT Summit, Gala Dinner and industry events
- Affiliated with international ICT professional bodies
Membership Grades
A Grade for Every Stage of Your Career
From students entering the profession to seasoned Fellows — BITS recognises achievement and experience at every level.
SM
Student Member
Student
Active students in an ICT-related field at an accredited institution.
AM
Affiliate Member
Affiliate
Non-ICT professionals or those with a general interest in technology.
ABITS
Associate Member
ABITS
ICT professionals with qualifications and up to 5 years experience.
MBITS
Ordinary Member
MBITS
ICT professionals with 5+ years of verified industry experience.
FBITS
Fellow
FBITS
Senior ICT leaders with 18+ years and significant contributions to the profession.
Our Community
BITS In Action
From gala dinners to ICT summits, women-in-tech initiatives and international conferences — BITS brings Botswana’s ICT community together.
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