24/06/2026
We are proud to announce that our Chief Operating Officer will be speaking at the Future of Mining Summit on the topic:
"Pioneering Smart Mining in Botswana: Building the Digital Backbone for Connected Mining Operations."
As mining continues to embrace digital transformation, reliable connectivity, intelligent infrastructure, cybersecurity and data-driven operations are becoming critical enablers of productivity, safety and sustainability.
Join us as we explore how smart technologies are reshaping Botswana's mining sector and unlocking new opportunities for growth and innovation.
We look forward to engaging with industry leaders, mining professionals and technology innovators at this year's summit.
We are pleased to announce Dr. Dimakatso Michelle Polokelo,as one of the distinguished speakers at The Future of Mining Summit 2026, set for 29โ30 June 2026 at Boipuso Hall, under the theme: โ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: ๐๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป & ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐.โ
Dr. Dimakatso Michelle Polokelo is a strategic executive and digital transformation architect with deep expertise in driving innovation across Africaโs and Indiaโs financial services, technology, education and sustainability landscapes.
As Chief Operating Officer at Abaricom, she oversees operations across the companyโs diverse portfolio, including internet services, cybersecurity, smart mining, fintech and emerging technology solutions. In this role, she ensures the seamless ex*****on of strategy, operational excellence and value creation in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
In addition to her role at Abaricom, Dr. Polokelo is the Technology Lead of Botswanaโs ICT Roadmap, supporting implementation of national digital priorities and advocating for policies that support the countryโs transformation into a digital economy.
Her career spans senior leadership roles across Africa and internationally, including Head of Centre for Technology & Innovation for Africa and Associate Professor at Woxsen University in India, Head of Group Saving at Letshego Holdings, Head of Business & Strategy at Letshego Rwanda Limited, and CEO of Letshego Financial Services Lesotho, where she led digital transformation strategies, fintech rollouts and market expansions.
A recognized thought leader and author, she has published three books namely Mindset Revolution, Breaking Glass Ceilings: The Myth of Women Empowerment and AI in Microfinance for Growth & Returns, with Blockchain Demystified forthcoming. Her work bridges technology, finance and sustainability, often reframing regulatory challenges into market opportunities.
Dr. Polokelo holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Selinus University of Sciences and Literature in Ragusa - Italy, an International Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy from Rome Business School in Rome - Italy, an Executive Master of Business Administration from Universita degli studi Guglielmo Marconi in Rome - Italy, Bachelor of Arts in Communications from DePaul University in Chicago - USA and multiple executive certifications in AI, Blockchain, leadership and strategy.
With a career defined by innovation, ex*****on excellence and sustainability-driven transformation, Dr. Polokelo continues to shape the future of business and technology in Botswana, Africa and beyond.
For participation and partnership opportunities at the Future of Mining Summit 2026, contact us at [email protected] or +267 74 042 921.
Follow the link below to secure your seat :
https://futureofminingbw.com/.../future-of-mining-summit.../