Sectors We Operate Across

SMCG Group has a long-standing track record of engagement with government ministries, parastatals, development finance institutions and multilateral bodies across Africa. We provide advisory, market access, convening and strategic platform services to public sector clients navigating complex trade and investment environments.

From market entry strategy to stakeholder engagement and distribution partnerships, SMCG Group has supported some of Africa's largest telecoms and technology companies in navigating the Botswana and broader Southern African market. Our relationships span operators, regulators and enterprise clients.

SMCG Group has deep relationships across the African financial services landscape — from stock exchanges and development banks to pension funds and private equity. We facilitate investment introductions, support capital raising mandates and provide market intelligence for financial institutions entering or expanding in Africa.

Through SMCG Foods and SMCG Wines, the Group operates directly in the FMCG and retail sector — distributing premium food and beverage products across Botswana's retail, wholesale and foodservice channels. We also advise international FMCG brands on market entry, distribution strategy and retail partnerships.

SMCG Wines is an established distributor of premium wines across Botswana's hospitality sector, supplying five-star hotels, lodges, fine dining establishments and private clients. The Group's hospitality relationships extend across the broader tourism and leisure ecosystem, supporting both product distribution and strategic advisory.

SMCG Group has facilitated high-profile engagements at the intersection of sport, culture and business in Africa. From working with global football clubs to supporting cultural platforms and lifestyle brands, the Group understands how sport and culture create commercial and diplomatic opportunities on the continent.

Botswana's economy is anchored in mining and natural resources, and SMCG Group has built meaningful relationships across this sector — from pension funds serving mining employees to advisory engagements with resource companies navigating community, regulatory and investment considerations.

SMCG Group has supported media and communications companies in their African market strategies, providing advisory, stakeholder engagement and commercial facilitation services. The Group's own communications capabilities complement its advisory work in this sector.

SMCG Group has a track record of engagement with some of Africa's most respected philanthropic foundations and social impact organisations. We provide advisory, convening and facilitation services that connect foundation mandates with commercial and government partners to amplify impact across the continent.

Through its M.I.C.E. division, SMCG Group designs and delivers strategic convening environments — from ministerial bilateral meetings and investment forums to trade exhibitions and corporate conferences. The Group's convening capability is a core differentiator, bringing together decision-makers across sectors and geographies.