About BITS
Learn about the Botswana Information Technology Society — our history, purpose and the people who lead us.
Who We Are
The Botswana Information Technology Society (BITS) is a non-profit voluntary professional body established for the purpose of carrying out objectives that develop, promote, and protect the Information Technology profession in Botswana.
Registered with the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs in 1994, BITS has grown to become the foremost professional society for ICT practitioners in the country — serving a diverse membership of ICT professionals, educators, researchers, students, and industry practitioners across Botswana.
The Society actively supports Botswana's digital transformation agenda and Vision 2036 by hosting national ICT conferences, driving capacity building in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, and empowering youth and women in technology. BITS also advocates for sound ICT policy and maintains partnerships with academic institutions, industry, and regional and international professional bodies.
The Society's Head Office is located at the Botswana Innovation Hub, Science and Technology Park, Gaborone.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
To be a highly respected Society of IT professionals with proven high standards of performance and ethical conduct in Botswana and beyond.
Mission
To develop and promote the integrity and competence of the Information Technology profession through acceptable performance standards, education, and professional interaction.
Our Objectives
- Develop and promote performance standards, codes of conduct and practice for the IT profession
- Provide leadership and direction in the area of information technology
- Disseminate information on IT developments to members and the public
- Promote knowledge and understanding of IT for effective and productive utilisation in Botswana
- Provide a forum for exchange of views among IT professionals and users
- Promote professional interaction between academia and industry
- Provide advice to individuals and organisations who are potential users of IT
- Establish contact with national, regional and international professional bodies
- Protect the interests of the Society as enshrined in the Constitution
Executive Committee
BITS is governed by an elected Executive Committee (Office Bearers) supported by appointed executive staff.
Executive Staff
- Executive Director / Administrator: Malebogo Khanda-Wiktor
- Support Administration: Keolebogile Rantsetse
Governance Structure
BITS is administered through a structured governance framework that ensures transparency and accountability.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM is the highest governing body of the Society, convened once every twelve months. All paid-up members may attend and vote.
Executive Council
Elected at the AGM, the Council manages day-to-day affairs. It comprises the President, Vice-President, General Secretary, Treasurer and five additional members.
Sub-Committees
Specialised standing committees handle Membership, Standards, Finance, Publicity & Information, and Education & Training.