WHO
WHO WE ARE
BOTSTRADE consists of several business units providing simplified, integrated trade supply solutions into Botswana. Strategically located in Johannesburg, the “Gateway to Africa”, BOTSTRADE is uniquely positioned to tap into our Clients’ share of Botswana’s substantial annual imports from South Africa. Our strength lies in our experienced people, and in the forged relationships we have established with our Clients over the years.
Our broad knowledge base enables us to continually facilitate trade for Importers, Wholesalers and Distributors supplying into Botswana across various industries. We thrive in this busy, dynamic, fast paced environment, and this is especially evident through the strong networks we have developed with our affiliated suppliers and buyers.
Our distinctiveness lies in our ability to constantly nurture long-term strategic partnerships to ensure sustainable profitable business.
BOTSTRADE is a SANAS Accredited LEVEL 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Contributor and an honoured member of The Road Freight Association of South Africa.
MEET THE TEAM
BCom (Hons)
As ‘The Steering Wheel’, Haseena guides the company forward, leading and implementing organisational strategy, and ensuring the company ‘sticks to the plan’. Having formerly worked as the Africa Marketing Manager for a leading multinational company, Haseena has keen insight into the rudimentary mechanics of marketing, and is highly qualified to pre-emptively identify market trends, ensuring the company is always ahead of the curve.
BCompt, DIBM
As ‘The Engine’ Irfan propels the company from the core, spearheading and effecting smooth seamless organisational operations, and ensuring the company ‘runs like clockwork.’ Having formerly worked as Chief Operations Officer at Homelife and TTC, Irfan has a thorough understanding of sourcing, the online trade space, as well as the nuts and bolts of the Road Freight Industry. Irfan is hands on, and involved throughout the operational business.
DipBA
As ‘The Wheels’, Mohammed Zakki rotates the company from the ground up, levelling and smoothing out the terrain, ensuring no matter what, the ‘wheels keep turning.’ Having formerly worked as General Manager at Orditio Logistics, Mohammed Zakki has in-depth knowledge of customs clearance procedures and heads up the company’s Customs Clearing Division. Mohammed Zakki also manages the day-to-day Road Freight operations.
ABOUT BOTSTRADE
A Botswana logistics and trade facilitation company, simplifying trade since 2003.
DEPOTS // DISTRIBUTION CENTRES
SOUTH AFRICA
1 Scraper Rd, Selby Ext 10, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
+27 11 830 0787
BOTSWANA
11272 Tshekedi Rd, Industrial Sites, Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana
+267 260 0040