Former Chief Executive Officer of the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA), Thabo Thamane, has been honoured with a prestigious continental award and conferred the title of Honorary Chairman by the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI).
The recognition took place during the CEO Forum of African Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), held in Maseru, Lesotho, from 4th-6th November. The accolades celebrate Thamane’s exceptional leadership and dedicated service to the association during his tenure as Chairman from 2019 to 2025.
In an official invitation extended on behalf of the continental body, AADFI commended Thamane for his impactful stewardship over the six-year period. To formally mark his legacy as Past Chairman, the association invited him to receive the special service award and accept the distinguished lifetime title of Honorary Chairman of AADFI.
The CEO Forum in Maseru brought together chief executives, policymakers, and key stakeholders from development finance institutions across Africa to deliberate on emerging economic priorities and the future of development banking.
Thamane, widely respected across Botswana and the broader African financial sector for his transformative tenure at the helm of CEDA, played a pivotal role in steering AADFI through critical periods for African development finance. During his chairmanship, he championed stronger collaboration among national and regional DFIs to drive sustainable economic growth and enterprise development across the continent.
The CEO Forum in Maseru brought together chief executives, policymakers, and key stakeholders from development finance institutions across Africa to deliberate on emerging economic priorities and the future of development banking. Thamane’s conferment stood out as a highlight of the gathering, underscoring Botswana’s enduring footprint in shaping continental financial leadership.
