
ABOUT OUR
BoMRA Board
The Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA), was established under Section 3 of the Medicines and Related Substances Act (“MRSA”). The Authority is responsible for ensuring the safety, efficiency and quality of medicines and related substances, which includes both human and veterinary medicines, medical devices and cosmetics in Botswana.
Appointed by the Honorable Minister of Health, the Board is the highest governance structure of the Authority with members selected from amongst persons with expertise in law, pharmaceutical industry, business management, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and two other areas as may be determined by the Minister.
Also sitting on the Board are the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Veterinary and the Director of Health Services as ex-officio members, We hereby present to you the new Board of the Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority.

ABOUT OUR
BoMRA Board
Established by Section 6 of the MRSA, the Medicines Regulatory Board is the primary the governing structure responsible for setting the direction of the affairs and operations of the Authority. By Section 7 (1) of the MRSA, the Board consists of members appointed by the Minister of Health and Wellness, after consultation with the Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security.
Health Services and the Director of Veterinary Services is an Ex-Officio member of the Board. The Board is comprised of persons with expertise in law, pharmaceutical industry, business management, medicine, pharmacy and veterinary medicine.
The Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Health Services and the Director of Veterinary Services is an Ex-Officio member of the Board.
Board Members

Dr. Kegomoditswe Biki Maphane
Board Chairperson

Dr. Kegomoditswe Biki Maphane
Board Chairperson

Dr Stephen Ghanie
BoMRA CEO

Dr Stephen Ghanie
BoMRA CEO

Dr. Ditiro Coyne
Board Member

Dr. Ditiro Coyne
Board Member

Ms. Mmama Mlhanga – Fichani
Board Member

Ms. Mmama Mlhanga – Fichani
Board Member

Dr. Kegomoditswe Biki Maphane
Board Chairperson

Dr. Kegomoditswe Biki Maphane
Board Chairperson
He has held various positions within the Debswana mines, including the Jwaneng Mine Hospital superintendent, and rose to executive leadership.
Dr Maphane provides leadership to the BoMRA Board and oversees the governance and strategic direction of the Authority. He holds a Bachelor of Medical Sciences, and Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Dr. Lorato Mangadi-Mokama
Deputy Chairperson

Dr. Lorato Mangadi-Mokama
Deputy Chairperson
Dr. Mangadi-Mokama is a seasoned healthcare administrator and funding expert. With her extensive background in the private healthcare industry, she brings to BOMRA a wealth of experience and knowledge in business management and leadership.
She holds a Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Newcastle (Australia) and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Botswana. She also has various leadership and professional certifications including Executive Leadership Program from Wits Business School and Healthcare Economics from Harvard Business School.

Ms. Tiny Ralefala
Chairperson - Finance Audit & Risk Committee

Ms. Tiny Ralefala
Chairperson - Finance Audit & Risk Committee
Her impressive professional track record spans over 26 years in finance, audit and accounting in reputable institutions as well as in civil service.
She previously worked as the Chief Finance Officer for Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency. Prior to her joining Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency she worked as the Finance Manager at the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund.
As a Chartered Financial Accountant, Ms. Ralefala brings to the Board a wealth of experience accustomed to managing projects in finance, audit and risk. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Botswana. Ms. Ralefala is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Accountants and the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants. She is the current Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants Practice Review Committee Chairperson

Mr. Modisa Kebonyemodisa
Chairperson - Governance and Nominations Committee

Mr. Modisa Kebonyemodisa
Chairperson - Governance and Nominations Committee
Mr. Kebonyemodisa is an accomplished legal advisor with over 15 years of experience providing legal counsel to businesses of all sizes. He brings to the Board vast experience in legal practice, corporate law, and extensive knowledge in the legal profession.
He holds a Bachelor of Law degree from, the University of Botswana and Trial Advocacy, Justice Advocacy Training (NITA) (Botswana)

Ms. Mmama Mhlanga – Fichani
Chairperson - Human Resource Committee

Ms. Mmama Mhlanga – Fichani
Chairperson - Human Resource Committee
She brings to the Board vast experience in human resources and communication, organisational effectiveness, employee relations, and change management.
Ms. Mhlanga - Fichani holds a Master’s Degree in Business and Workforce Development from the University of Pennsylvania, USA, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management Human Resources Management, and Marketing Management, from Fairmont College, West Virginia USA, and a Degree of Associate of Science in Business Science- Human Resources Management, September, Calhoun State Community College, Decatur, Alabama, USA.

Dr Kobedi Segale
Chairperson - Licensing and Enforcement Committee

Dr Kobedi Segale
Chairperson - Licensing and Enforcement Committee
Dr. Segale brings to the Board a wealth of experience in monitoring and evaluating animal health programs veterinary public health, import and export controls, and animal traceability.
He holds a Master of Science in Tropical Animal Health, from the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerpen, Belgium, and a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University College of Dublin, Ireland.

Ms. Matshediso Matome
Chairperson Pharmacovigilance Advisory Committee

Ms. Matshediso Matome
Chairperson Pharmacovigilance Advisory Committee
Ms. Matome has previously served in various leadership and senior management positions, including Claims Manager and Head of Managed Care at the Associated Fund Administrators.
She holds a Master’s degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology from, the State University of New York Buffalo, NY, USA, and a Bachelor of Pharmacy, from Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany, USA.

Ms. Elizabeth Kelentse
Chairperson - Registration Committee

Ms. Elizabeth Kelentse
Chairperson - Registration Committee
She is an enthusiastic and hardworking Pharmacist who brings vast experience to the Board. Her career spans over 12 years from clinical pharmacy to community pharmacy, medicines regulatory experience in the evaluation of clinical trials protocols, and pharmacovigilance: health care management and public health programming.
She has served on the executive committees of the Pharmaceutical Society of Botswana, Botswana Health Professions Council, Young African Leaders Initiative Alumni as well as the National Adverse Events Following Immunisation.
She holds a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) University of West Indies St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago.

Dr. Ditiro Duma Coyne
Board Member

Dr. Ditiro Duma Coyne
Board Member
He was the President of the Botswana Veterinary Association for 8 years and has made great strides in advancing Continuous Professional Development for Veterinarians in the country. He brings to the Board vast experience in veterinary education and advocacy as well as Animal Health and Production.
He is currently the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Country Representative for Botswana.
He holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, and a Bachelor of Sciences Veterinary Biology both from Murdoch University, Australia.

Dr. Kefentse Motshegwa
Director Veterinary Services

Dr. Kefentse Motshegwa
Director Veterinary Services
He previously served as Deputy Director - Compliance at the Department of Veterinary Services, Chairperson of the National Residue Committee, and Coordinator of Performance of Veterinary Services Evaluation for the World Organisation for Animal Health founded as OIE.
He brings to the Board a wealth of experience in compliance and regulation in animal health, food safety & veterinary medicines. He is a member of the Botswana Vaccine Institute Board of Directors.
He holds a Master of Science in Biology and Control Parasitic Diseases and Vectors from the University of Liverpool, School of Tropical Medicine, and a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from the University College Dublin, Ireland

Dr. Seima Dijeng
Acting BoMRA CEO

Dr. Seima Dijeng
Acting BoMRA CEO
A career regulatory professional with over 15 years of experience across both the food and pharmaceutical sectors. He has been part of the BoMRA executive management since 2018. During his tenure as the Director, he coordinated the development of structures, processes, and guidelines to support regulatory activities and services for the licensing and enforcement department.
He holds a Master of Science in Food, Safety, and Risk Analysis from University College Dublin, the Republic of Ireland, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, from the University of Queensland in Australia.