Botswana Human Resource Development Council

Congratulations to our HRDC athletes for conquering the Comrades Marathon🏆

Your incredible resilience, discipline, and endurance led you straight to the finish line of the Ultimate Human Race…your dedication inspires the entire HRDC family. We are so incredibly proud of you all!

Today, we commemorate the Day of the African Child and honour the courage, resilience and potential of African children everywhere.

It is a moment to reflect on the importance of protecting every child’s right to education, dignity, opportunity and a future they can fully grow into.

We remain committed to supporting pathways that help young people learn, thrive and prepare for a better tomorrow.

Keep showing up, even when the progress feels small.

Success is not only about talent. It is also built through consistency, courage and a willingness to keep learning along the way.

Let this be your reminder to stay committed to the journey.

We are proud to stand behind our team as four HRDC staff members prepare to take on the Comrades Marathon 2026 this Sunday. 🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♀️

Our CEO, Professor Alinah K. Segobye, met with the team to wish them well ahead of the race, showing support and encouragement as they get ready for this remarkable challenge.

We wish our runners strength, focus and a successful run.

Please note that HRDC offices will be closed on Friday, 12 June 2026, for an organisational retreat.

Normal operations will resume on Monday, 15 June 2026.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we take time to strengthen team effectiveness and collaboration.

We are pleased to be part of the University of Botswana Annual Degree Show 2026, taking place today, 9 June 2026 at 1400hrs.
Held under the theme,
“Bridging the Industrial Skills Gap through Research, Digital Transformation, and Social Inclusion for Resilient Economic Growth,”

This event showcases 58 student-led projects that highlight the critical role of innovation in addressing Botswana’s evolving skills and workforce needs.

As part of the Industry Roundtable discussions, Dr. Oabona Enock Nthebolang, Director of Human Resource Development Planning at HRDC, will represent the Council. His participation reflects HRDC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening human capital development and ensuring alignment between education outcomes and labour market demands.

Through engagements of this nature, HRDC continues to support collaboration between academia and industry in building a skilled, future-ready workforce for Botswana.

The Drive Behind The Business
What is the biggest sacrifice you've made for your business?
Behind every small business is a story.A story of late nights. A story of uncertainty. A story of resilience.
A story of believing in something before anyone else did.
This MSME Month, we celebrate not only businesses but the people behind them.Your journey matters.Your contribution matters.

Share your entrepreneurial journey in one sentence.
Finish this statement, Being an entrepreneur has taught me __________.

What career advice are you tired of hearing?

Some advice sounds wise until you really think about it. This is your space to say the one line people keep repeating that no longer helps.

Drop it in the comments. Let’s unpack it together.

Not every form of progress looks dramatic. Sometimes growth is choosing discipline, staying consistent and refusing to give up on yourself.