Transforming Botswana into Africa's premier technology hub through comprehensive workforce development — training 10,000 Batswana citizens in Cybersecurity, Cloud, AI, and Data Analytics over 9 intensive months.
The Diamond Mines to Diamond Minds initiative represents Botswana's bold vision to transition from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-driven technology powerhouse.
To establish Botswana as Africa's leading technology outsourcing destination, creating sustainable high-skilled employment for 10,000 Batswana citizens.
To provide world-class technology training and certification programs that transform traditional workers into globally competitive technology professionals.
Generating $1.4 billion in revenue over 7 years while creating thousands of high-paying technology jobs and establishing Botswana as a regional tech hub.
Designed to meet global technology demands and create cross-domain expertise for maximum career flexibility and international employability.
3,000 trainees · 9 months
Comprehensive cybersecurity training covering ethical hacking, penetration testing, incident response, and security frameworks. Graduates protect organizations from evolving cyber threats.
2,500 trainees · 9 months
Master cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Learn infrastructure as code, DevOps practices, and cloud security to build scalable, resilient systems.
2,500 trainees · 9 months
Dive deep into artificial intelligence and machine learning, covering neural networks, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision for real-world applications.
2,000 trainees · 9 months
Transform raw data into actionable insights using advanced analytics tools, statistical methods, and business intelligence platforms to drive data-driven decisions.
A carefully planned 7-year journey from infrastructure development to becoming Africa's leading technology outsourcing destination.
$20.85M
Planning PhaseInfrastructure development using Botswana Digital and Innovation Hub, curriculum finalization, faculty recruitment, and regulatory approvals.
$45M
UpcomingLaunch first cohort of 2,500 trainees, campus construction begins, industry partnerships established.
$65M
FutureFull operations with 10,000 trainees across all tracks, first graduates enter workforce, revenue generation begins.
$200M+ annually
FutureFull technology outsourcing operations, serving global clients, continuous workforce development, and economic transformation.
Host Institution & Infrastructure Partner
Year 1 operations based at the Botswana Digital and Innovation Hub in Gaborone, providing world-class facilities and government support.
Program Lead & Training Delivery
ETP leads curriculum design, faculty recruitment, certification partnerships, and program management from its Chicago headquarters.
Technology & Infrastructure Partner
Simnet Canada provides advanced networking infrastructure, cloud platforms, and technical expertise to support the training environment.
Whether you are a government partner, corporate sponsor, or prospective trainee — the Diamond Minds initiative has a place for you in building Africa's technology future.