Our philosophy of “to serve” is derived from the need to make our clients' lives easier during their most difficult times. As a company born and bred in Botswana by Batswana, we fully understand the needs of our clients. Our solutions are interwoven with local traditions, religious beliefs, and cultural structures with global influence to consolidate the national aspirations.
To achieve this, we have the support of a dedicated and dynamic team ready to provide our clients with unique products and services that are ahead of time, while counselling them on how to set and best achieve their financial goals.
We provide trusted, innovative and client centric financial solutions that go beyond traditional life insurance to build sustainable relationships with our communities. Bona Life specialises in working closely with different communities to manage the unforeseeable risks inherent in everyday life occurrences. We provide Funeral Cover, Pensions, Employee Benefits and Annuity solutions that cater for the needs of individuals within groups such as pensioners, employees, clubs, associations, or societies including those in the informal sector.
We are a trusted partner enabling dreams and aspirations. We aim to build trustworthy and sustainable partnerships with the community by providing financial solutions that enhance the lifestyle of ordinary Motswana. By providing flexible and innovative solutions that reflect our deep understanding and commitment to the needs of Batswana; we help our people plan a future that is sustainable.
Our core values underpin everything that we do for the people of Batswana. By acting with integrity and transparency, we strive to build trust in every aspect of our company and beyond.
Ms. Keakabetse is a young and versatile leader and has held various roles within the Financial Services industry. She brings with her a track record of strategic leadership and execution. She holds an MSc of Finance from the University of Dundee and a Bachelor of Information Systems from the University of Botswana.
Ms. Keakabetse has diverse and expansive insurance experience, having risen through the ranks whilst working for Botswana Life, followed by management roles at RMB and Standard Chartered Bank. She joined the Metropolitan Life Executive for 5 years and joins BONA LIFE from Liberty Life where she held the role of Head of Group Business Development.
She will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of BONA LIFE’s long-term strategy with a view to creating excellent value for both the client and shareholder.
With resounding passion for her countrymen, Ms Keakabetse serves her customers with humility and diligence. She welcomes the opportunity to join a company that has trail blazed the Financial Services Sector.
Tlolagano Mangadi has over 12 years’ experience in the insurance industry. She has a sound understanding of the life insurance business underpinned by an Actuarial Science Degree from Temple University.
Mangadi has held various roles across both the life and health insurance spectrum having started at Botswana Life, followed by senior positions at Bomaid, Metropolitan Life and Botsogo. She is an active member of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA). With her solutions-drive thinking, she is responsible for implementing policies and creating efficiencies that are geared towards ensuring excellent customer experience.
An insurance and risk management professional with over 6 years of experience in regulation and possesses technical skills in development and monitoring risk management, insurance and AML/CFT frameworks and processes.
Ditau who is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of South Africa has a wealth of experience in the financial sector as she held various positions in CEDA, NBFIRA and BIC. The Strategic Management Masters Degree holder's key responsibilities include implementation of departmental objectives in relation to compliance, risk management and corporate governance.
Chris Ntabu is a chartered accountant with over 10 years in strategic leadership ranging from Manufacturing, Banking and Insurance.
Chris started his career as an auditor with one of the big 5 audit firms before joining the parastatal sector holding various roles.
Mr Ntabu has since joined the private sector, elevating to senior leadership in the process. He held various strategic roles ranging from Finance and Admin Manager, Board and Company secretary to his current Chief Finance Officer position. These roles covered his time with the Botswana Savings Bank, Metropolitan Life, Botsogo Health Plan, Metropolitan Health, and Momentum Life.
Kutlo Rendoh has over 9 years experience in the Insurance industry.
She holds a degree in Bsc. Actuarial Science and is currently pursuing her professional studies to become a fully Qualified Actuary. She is currently a member of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Rendoh worked for Botswana Life Insurance Limited where she held a number of various roles within the Actuarial discipline.
As Actuarial Manager, her key responsibilities include leading strategic initiatives and projects such as product development, adoption of new financial standards as well as managing various Business portfolios.
Gaone Oaitse has 10 years’ experience in the financial service sector. He began his career at Stanbic Bank, then Liberty Life and Metropolitan Life where he was the corporate business manager before recently joining Bona Life.
Gaone holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology from The University of Botswana and IISA Certificate of Proficiency (C.O.P) long term. He recently completed a Middle leadership programme from Duke University Corporate Education.
Gaone’s current role as the head of Business Development for Bona life includes leading and managing both Retail and Corporate divisions to deliver on Bona Life's financial strategic goals.
