NBFIRA Participates in the Botswana Institute of Banking and Finance Data Protection Conference

The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) participated in the Botswana Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) Data Protection Conference, a national platform aimed at bridging the compliance gap, facilitating knowledge exchange, and unlocking the economic value of data privacy through cross-sector collaboration.

The two-day conference was held at Royal Aria from October 9 to 10, 2025, bringing together regulators, industry leaders, and professionals to discuss evolving trends and best practices in data protection and compliance.

Representing NBFIRA, Mr. Mooketsi Ramanteba, Director – AML/CFT & P, delivered a presentation on “The Role of Regulators in Driving Compliance Culture and Economic Value.” Additionally, Mr. Kenneth Davidparticipated in a panel discussion that focused on how regulators are enforcing and reshaping the data protection compliance culture.

NBFIRA’s participation underscores the Authority’s ongoing commitment to promoting sound regulatory practices, fostering compliance awareness, and supporting data protection initiatives that contribute to a secure and resilient financial ecosystem.

Key Learning Areas

The conference was centred on bridging the data protection compliance gap through collaborative partnerships and the development of strategies for privacy excellence. It provided a platform to identify key challenges and explore practical solutions in implementing the Data Protection Act across various industries.

Discussions highlighted how robust data protection frameworks can drive innovation, strengthen customer trust, and promote sustainable business growth.

Furthermore, the conference emphasized the importance of collaborative governance, encouraging dialogue between regulators, the private sector, and civil society to develop sector-specific compliance strategies and scalable privacy frameworks that enhance data protection practices nationwide.