Partner Tatenda C. Dumba spearheads Minchin & Kelly (Botswana)’s Banking and Project Finance Division. Her practice encompasses project finance, debt and equity markets, derivatives and hedging transactions and public-private partnerships (PPPs). This breadth of knowledge extends to mining, energy, retail and property development. Tatenda’s experience in advising multinational
banks and development financial institutions on cross-border transactions makes her a sought-after expert in banking and finance, ISDA, custodian and insolvency matters. Recognized by Chambers and Partners 2026-Band 2 for her finance and project acumen, she is a trusted advisor for a diverse spectrum of clients. She joined Minchin & Kelly (Botswana) in 2017 as a senior associate and her talent and dedication led to her well-deserved partnership promotion in July 2019.
Currently, Tatenda has developed an interest in Private Public Partnerships, an area that Botswana is developing at a fast pace, and is working with an international law firm in developing her skills in order to become an expert in this field.
"It is a pleasure to work with Tatenda Dumba. She is an excellent professional with an excellent knowledge of Botswanan laws."- STRENGTH QOUTE
"Tatenda Dumba is highly regarded for her finance and projects expertise, with a client base featuring international DFIs and industry investors. She has further expertise in project development, including in regard to PPPs."- CHAMBERS REVIEW
- Contract drafting and review
- Conducting due diligence exercises
- Advising on the company laws (inclusive of shareholder disputes) and financial laws of Botswana
- Advising on regulatory issues include but not limited to mining,competition, insurance, employment, tax and trade
- Advising on governance issues
- Conclude debt and equity transactions
- Conclude mergers and acquisitions
- Conclude loan syndication and project finance deals
- Conclude energy and infrastructure projects
- Advise on private equity transactions
Professional Qualifications
- Year of admission as an attorney: 2009
- Year of admission as a conveyancer: 2010
- Year of admission as a notary public: 2010
Education
- Rhodes University South Africa, LL.B. (cum laude) (2006)
- University of Cape Town South Africa, LL.M. (2010)
Recognition
- Ranked in Chambers & Partners Global (2026)
Publications
- WJPIndex2023.pdf https://worldjusticeproject.org/rule-of-law-index/downloads/WJPIndex2023.pdf
- Legal framework regarding Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Botswana | DLA Piper
- Women, Business and the Law 2018: World Bank Group
Memberships
- Law Society of Botswana
Financing of large scale projects or infrastructure requires substantial funding to the extent that a bank or a financial institution is often not prepared or does not have the capacity to fund the project or infrastructure solely.