Botswana Hemp Impact Conference 2025
Policy dialogue and industry networking on industrial hemp regulation and economic opportunities in SADC.
HRDC Recognised • BQA Accredited
Build Your Career in Africa's Energy Future
Accredited training in solar installation, sustainability strategy & technology leadership—designed for professionals across Botswana & SADC.
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About IETD
Solar Tree Investments (Pty ) Ltd t/a Institute of Energy and Technology Development (IETD) is a Gaborone-based training and industry development institution delivering BQA-accredited and HRDC-recognized short courses in emerging industries, serving Botswana and the wider SADC region.
Recent Initiatives
Knowledge platforms driving innovation and policy dialogue across Southern Africa
Lithium Opportunities for Botswana & SADC
Strategic session exploring mineral value chains, local beneficiation, and sustainable extraction frameworks.
Mental Health for TVET & STEM
Virtual training equipping educators and professionals with tools to promote wellbeing in technical fields.
Carbon, Biochar & Sustainable Farming
Webinar on climate-smart agriculture, carbon sequestration, and regenerative practices for African farmers.
Our Leadership
Visionary leaders driving sustainable development across Africa
Charity Kiki Kennedy
Founding Director- Master of Business Administration in Oil, Gas & Energy (Aspirant)
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Diploma in Project Management
"Passionate about renewable energy access, skills development & sustainable industrial policy in Africa"
Programme Facilitators
Expert practitioners delivering accredited, industry-aligned training
Joe Tapesana
Programme FacilitatorJoe is a creative educator and electrical engineer with extensive experience teaching and training in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He holds a B.Sc Honours in Electrical Engineering from the University of Zimbabwe and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education.
With 10+ years in teaching/training and 6+ years in management, Joe excels at setting up technical workshops for teaching, production, and training purposes.
- B.Sc Honours, Electrical Engineering (University of Zimbabwe)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Education
- 10+ years teaching & training experience
Leonard Ndlovu
Programme FacilitatorElectrical Power Engineering Trainer & Assessor with 30+ years of industry and training experience.
Leonard holds a Bachelor of Technology Honours in Electrical Power Engineering from NUST, Zimbabwe. He is a Journeyman Class 1 Electrician, City & Guilds Assessor, and BQA Fully Accredited Trainer and Assessor.
- B.Tech Honours, Electrical Power Engineering (NUST)
- Journeyman Class 1 Electrician
- City & Guilds Assessor | BQA Accredited Trainer
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