
As the Government of Botswana advances toward finalizing its 1st National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, this brief acts as both a roadmap for policymakers and a strategic handbook for economic actors. Grounded in the foundational principle of Botho - that technology must elevate human agency and not replace it, this document outlines a unique framework for sovereign AI governance across Botswana’s 17 sectors and sub-sectors. We provide actionable steps to transform Botswana from a passive consumer of foreign technologies into an active creator of innovative and ethical artificial intelligence. Every organization, whether a local enterprise, investor, regional competitor, or an international partner can use this guide to evaluate what the draft AI Policy means for their operations.