Omogolo Bonjo Mathumo Named HB Botswana Communications Director

The former Duma FM radio host brings a trusted voice to HB Botswana

GABORONE, Botswana – 2 May 2023– HB Antwerp, a technology-driven mineral infrastructure company reshaping supply chains, today announced that it has appointed Omogolo Bonjo Mathumo as Director of Communications for HB Botswana, HB Antwerp’s recently-opened operations in Gaborone. At HB, Mathumo will be responsible for leading communications with stakeholders in Botswana and throughout Africa, spearheading internal communication initiatives, and building out and managing the HB Botswana communications team.

Mathumo is a well-known voice in Botswana and, prior to joining HB, was the host of the Duma FM weekday morning show, the country’s most listened to morning show. Given his background, he brings extensive expertise in the most pressing social, political and economic issues in the country and a close knowledge of Botswana’s media landscape.

“It’s an honor and a privilege to join HB Botswana team,” said Mathumo. “HB’s approach to business is disrupting the industry for the better, bringing equity and transparency to the diamond industry while creating exciting economic opportunities for the people of Botswana. I’m thrilled to be a part of this mission and serve as HB’s ambassador to the people of Botswana.”

“We have big ambitions in and for Botswana, and to realize these ambitions, we need the country’s best and most talented people. Bonjo is a sharp, experienced communicator with a finger on the pulse of Botswana’s national discourse,” said HB Antwerp Co-Founder Rafael Papismedov. “He’ll be an important member of the HB team as we seek to build out our operations in Botswana and increase awareness of HB’s brand and approach within Botswana and around the world.”

Before joining Duma FM, Mathumowas a marketing and communications specialist, working at agencies where he helped clients uncover, create and amplify their brand stories and conduct goal-oriented social public relations strategies. He holds an honors degree in International Business from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in Gaborone.