At the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA), we are dedicated to unlocking the full potential of citizen-owned businesses across Botswana. Our personalized financial solutions and expert guidance are designed to support entrepreneurs in key sectors like agribusiness, manufacturing, and services. CEDA provides diverse loan products: up to P1 million for small businesses, P10 million for medium enterprises, and P50 million for large-scale ventures. Special sectors benefit from reduced interest rates to encourage innovation.
CEDA offers a wide range of services designed to help businesses grow, from manufacturing to agribusiness, and trade finance.
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CEDA ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are pleased to announce the appointment of CEDA’s new Board of Directors. The appointment brings together a strong mix of expertise in finance, governance, human capital, enterprise development, innovation and strategic leadership, strengthening...
CEDA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED A REVAMPED POULTRY FINANCIAL SUITE
The Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) officially launched a Revamped Poultry Fianncial Suite in a move aimed at strengthening citizen participation across Botswana’s poultry value chain and stimulating growth within the agribusiness...
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Our 14th CEDA branch was officially opened on Thursday, 4 December 2025, by Hon. Tiroeaone Ntsima, Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship.
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Get clear answers to common queries about CEDA’s loan processes, funding options, and support services to guide your entrepreneurial path.
The turn-around time for CEDA to give feedback on the loan application is 14 days. This is on condition that the applicant has provided sufficient information to allow CEDA to make its decision. Therefore, the applicant has to provide as much information as possible to enable CEDA to evaluate the business plan within the set timeframe.
The CEDA mainline and the Credit Guarantee Scheme are strictly for citizen entrepreneurs. However, the other CEDA subsidiary, the CEDA Venture Capital Fund, provides for a joint venture between citizens and non-citizens.
Yes, the applicant can appeal to the Chief Executive Officer. Reasons are provided for every unsuccessful application and when one appeals, they must give reasons for not agreeing with the decision and any other information why their application should be re-considered.
