23 hours agoPuma Energy and Hungry Lion Partner to Drive Economic Growth and Job Creation in Gaborone

New Retail Hub in Block 6 Creates Over 25 Jobs, Champions Local Development in Line with Vision 2036 Puma Energy Botswana, a leading energy provider, today announced a landmark partnership with Hungry Lion, one of Africa’s rapidly expanding quick-service restaurant chains. This collaboration culminates in the opening of the first Hungry Lion restaurant at a Puma Energy service station in Botswana, specifically at the Gaborone Block 6 site. This strategic alliance is set to enhance local convenience and make significant contributions to the national economy through job creation and support for Botswana’s long-term development goals.

Tendai Mwewa, Managing Director of Puma Energy Botswana, emphasised the partnership’s alignment with national objectives. “This collaboration between Hungry Lion and Puma Energy is a direct response to Botswana’s Vision 2036 agenda, specifically targeting sustainable economic growth and citizen empowerment,” Mwewa stated during the launch. “By expanding access to modern retail and quick-service restaurant options within our fuel retail sites, this project actively stimulates local economic activity.

It not only creates vital employment opportunities but also enhances overall service delivery for our customers across various needs.” Mwewa further elaborated on the broader impact, explaining, “Beyond direct employment, this partnership is designed to support enterprise development and facilitate critical skills transfer within Botswana’s burgeoning retail and hospitality sectors. This directly contributes to the growth of a more diversified, inclusive, and competitive economy, which is a cornerstone of Vision 2036’s ambition to transform Botswana into a high-income, knowledge-based economy driven by robust private sector participation and innovation. We are genuinely excited about our future growth plans within Botswana and across Africa, and our continued investment in new infrastructure, technology, and people remains a testament to our commitment to the nation’s progress.” commend Puma Energy and Hungry Lion for their steadfast commitment and support, and we look forward to the enduring growth and success that this partnership promises.” This new venture by Puma Energy Botswana and Hungry Lion is set to be a model for integrated service offerings, aiming to meet diverse customer needs while making a tangible difference in the economic landscape of Gaborone and contributing to the nation’s development trajectory.