Botswana Vaccine Institute

Botswana Vaccine Institute Regional and Global Player in Providing Sustainable Animal Health Solutions and Quality Vaccines.

02/09/2025

South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, highlights the collaboration with Botswana, through the Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI), following our recent supply of FMD vaccines to support South Africa’s outbreak response. We value our partnerships and collaborations, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver sustainable animal health solutions.

BVI CEO Madeswi Delivers Insights on Local Manufacturing for Export Markets!Yesterday on 01 September 2025, our Chief Ex...
02/09/2025

BVI CEO Madeswi Delivers Insights on Local Manufacturing for Export Markets!

Yesterday on 01 September 2025, our Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Madeswi, delivered on the panel “Local Manufacturing for Export Markets (Components and finished products) – Insights & Experiences” at the Local Manufacturing Summit 2025, organised by the Botswana Chamber of Mines at GICC.

Positioning BVI as a national, regional and global asset, he highlighted our export-led model and the role Botswana plays in regional and global animal health security. As he noted: “90% of our vaccines are exported.” Aligning with our Vision of becoming A Global Centre of Excellence for Infectious Disease Control.

Some of the key themes from his contribution were around Collaboration, Technology, Quality, Market Dynamics, Components and Ecosystem Opportunities and Lessons for Local Manufacturers.

Rabies Awareness Month Message!September is Rabies Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we will share practical educat...
01/09/2025

Rabies Awareness Month Message!

September is Rabies Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we will share practical educational tips to prevent rabies and protect our communities. Kicking off, our Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Mmolotsi Dikolobe highlights the BVI’s One Health actions.

Join the effort.

BVI CEO Takes the Stage as Panellist at the BCM Local Manufacturing Summit 2025The Botswana Chamber of Mines, together w...
29/08/2025

BVI CEO Takes the Stage as Panellist at the BCM Local Manufacturing Summit 2025

The Botswana Chamber of Mines, together with key partners, will host the Local Manufacturing Summit 2025 under the theme “Shaping the Future of Botswana’s Manufacturing Sector: Exploring the Opportunities in Industrial Manufacturing & Agro-Processing,” at the Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC) from 01–02 September 2025.

We are pleased to announce that our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Andrew Madeswi, will serve as a panellist in the session “Local Manufacturing for Export Markets (Components and Finished Products) – Insights & Experiences", on 01 September 2025 (Day 1).

We look forward to contributing BVI’s perspective through our CEO at the summit.

More Key Highlights from the BVI Media Engagement Event!
29/08/2025

More Key Highlights from the BVI Media Engagement Event!

Notice of Best Evaluated Bidder:BVI/ICT/50/2024-25 Provision of managed printing services for 36 months - Equipment leas...
28/08/2025

Notice of Best Evaluated Bidder:
BVI/ICT/50/2024-25 Provision of managed printing services for 36 months - Equipment lease, maintenance and support to BVI

Thank You to Our Media Partners 🤝
28/08/2025

Thank You to Our Media Partners 🤝

We are hiring! Join the Botswana Vaccine Institute, Africa's leading manufacturer of Livestock Vaccines, and bring your ...
28/08/2025

We are hiring!

Join the Botswana Vaccine Institute, Africa's leading manufacturer of Livestock Vaccines, and bring your expertise to our mission. Apply for our Internal Audit, Accounting and Procurement roles. Deadline is 03 September 2025.

Recruitment Portal Link: https://bvi.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities

Catalogue 1! BVI Media Engagement Event
27/08/2025

Catalogue 1!

BVI Media Engagement Event

BVI Media Engagement Event — CFO Context for FY2024 Audited Results Building on the Board Chairperson and CEO briefings,...
27/08/2025

BVI Media Engagement Event — CFO Context for FY2024 Audited Results

Building on the Board Chairperson and CEO briefings, BVI’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Nozipho Ramokgalo introduced the FY2024 audited results with a concise strategic context: the BVI transformation strategy is anchored on sustainable growth and profitability, accelerated investment and innovation, and operational efficiency. She noted regional headwinds, commodity and inflation pressures, and climate‑related drought, and outlined measures to protect margins and cash flow while deepening relationships with customers. “These measures position BVI to navigate market volatility, sustain reliable supply and profitability, and invest with discipline in capacity, quality and diversification,” she said, before presenting the audited financial statements, which demonstrated BVI’s resilience and disciplined ex*****on, with continued investment in capacity, quality and diversification.

BVI Media Engagement Event — Highlights from CEO Madeswi Strategy Presentation! CEO Andrew Madeswi delivered a forward‑l...
27/08/2025

BVI Media Engagement Event — Highlights from CEO Madeswi Strategy Presentation!

CEO Andrew Madeswi delivered a forward‑looking presentation on the Institute’s strategy and performance, positioning BVI as a resilient, innovation‑driven player in Africa and the global animal‑health ecosystem.

Reaffirming mandate and vision, Madeswi presented that the BVI’s work is anchored in livestock and trade protection, public good and global relevance, “In collaboration with our partners, we research and manufacture targeted vaccines for the management of infectious diseases regionally and internationally,” adding that the Institute’s vision is “to be a global centre of excellence in infectious disease control.” He framed the strategy under Lepelong ya Moleepi, noting, “Where there is a will, there is a Way.”

High‑level performance and delivery;

-Financial resilience: 2024 sales revenue of BWP162 million underlines steady delivery in a demanding year, with the Institute remaining profitable.
-Market trust: Customer and brand metrics continue to strengthen (Customer Satisfaction Index 73%; Brand Perception Index 67%), supported by multi‑year supply arrangements and distribution reach across Africa.
-Quality and compliance: BVI remains licensed by BOMRA against cGMP and holds other regional and ISO accreditations.
-Digital efficiency: Full rollout of technological systems is improving end‑to‑end operations and cost management.
-R&D pipeline and Diversification: A focus on additional vaccines for other high‑priority diseases to add to the existing BVI Product portfolio of 6 locally produced products.
-People and culture: The organisation has been strengthened to 150 employees.

The CEO also presented a 5-year investment plan as an intervention to address plant aging.

-National impact: BVI’s contribution to Botswana’s aspirations was also highlighted: through Employment Creation, contribution to Academic Excellence, Digital Transformation, Economic Transformation, Research and Development and National Pride.

BVI Media Engagement Event — Board Chairperson’s Welcome RemarksThis morning at the Travel Lodge in Gaborone, we hosted ...
26/08/2025

BVI Media Engagement Event — Board Chairperson’s Welcome Remarks

This morning at the Travel Lodge in Gaborone, we hosted a Media Engagement Event where high-level presentations were delivered on our 2021-2026 STRATEGIC PROGRESS & 2024 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT themed “Pioneering Tomorrow.”

In her address, Board Chairperson Mpho Mphafe-Fish acknowledged the headwinds faced in 2024, noting “a tough global economic climate, marked by an economic slowdown, volatile inflation, and supply chain disruptions,” alongside regional droughts that shifted governments priorities toward drought relief.

Despite this environment, BVI delivered on its mandate. “BVI remained steadfast in its commitment to our mission,” she affirmed. We supplied vaccines to existing and new customers across Sub‑Saharan Africa and beyond.

Touching on strategic ex*****on, she highlighted progress within our 2021–2026 plan to boost operational efficiency, including a successful organizational restructuring to strengthen agility. In support of Botswana’s digital economy agenda, BVI has also implemented technological systems to enhance efficiency and cost management.

“These milestones reflect BVI’s resilience and our commitment to excellence,” said Mphafe-Fish, who expressed gratitude to the Government, clients, business partners, suppliers, and stakeholders for their unwavering support. She also commended BVI management and staff for their dedication and expertise, which remain pivotal to positioning BVI as the premier manufacturer of choice locally and internationally.

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