- April 8, 2026
- Posted by: NBFIRA Media
- Category: News and Events
TO: AML/CFT Compliance Officers – Non-Bank Financial Institutions
FROM: Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA)
DATE: April 7, 2026
SUBJECT: INVITATION TO THE NBFIRA BOTSWANA’S NATIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT CASCADING WORKSHOP
1. Reference is made to the above subject matter.
2. The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) invites Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) to participate in the upcoming Botswana AML/CFT National Risk Assessment (NRA) cascading workshop at Travel Lodge Gaborone, scheduled for the below dates;
| Dates | Morning session (0930-1130hrs) | Afternoon session (1430-1630hrs) |
| April 20, 2026 | Select entities | |
| April 21, 2026 | Capital Markets, Medical Aids, reinsurers, life insurers, general insurers | Insurance Brokers, Retirement Funds |
| April 22, 2026 | Corporate Agencies | Microlenders |
| April 23, 2026 | Pawnshops | Financing and Leasing |
3. The workshop follows the completion of the NRA process and is intended to present the key findings, outline their implications, and provide guidance on appropriate risk mitigation measures for the respective sectors. Regulated institutions are, therefore, requested to nominate representatives as per the invitation letters.
4. Confirmation of participation, together with the full contact details of the nominated representatives, should be submitted by close of business on 10 April 2026 via the link provided. Workshop Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/3zX4us1jXW
5. We trust for the above to be in order. Should you require any clarification, please contact the AML/CFT department at amlcft@nbfira.org.bw.