Sipho Ziga is the lead partner of Armstrongs’ Commercial Department. He was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana in 1997, and as a Conveyancer and Notary Public in 1998. Sipho is an active member of the Botswana Law Society and consistently ranks in the highest category by Chambers.

With over 26 years of experience in various areas of business law, Sipho has extensive expertise in corporate commercial law, securities and financial services regulations, mining and resources law, and project finance.

He has served as a legal advisor to numerous leading companies, including both listed and unlisted Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) companies, parastatals, and multinational corporations, assisting with matters such as BSE compliance, corporate governance, company formations, acquisitions, takeovers, due diligence reviews, capital raising, trade finance, banking law, loan agreements, negotiable instruments, and capital market instruments.

Sipho regularly advises multinational companies and international law firms on Botswana’s legal and regulatory framework, especially in the areas of mergers, securities, and financial instruments.

His deep knowledge of mining law has made him a trusted advisor to many multinational mining companies operating in Botswana, offering assistance in mergers and acquisitions, company formation, due diligence, compliance, licensing, capital raising, and restructuring.

Education & Qualifications

• LL.B. from the University of Botswana (1997)
• Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of Botswana (1997)
• Admitted as a Conveyancer and Notary Public (1998)

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Botswana Law Society

Personal Achievements

Since 2007, Sipho has been consistently ranked in the highest category by Chambers Global – The World’s Leading Lawyers for General Business Law. He is widely recognized as “one of the foremost practitioners in Botswana” and is known for his market-leading corporate and commercial practice. Sipho regularly advises international clients in banking, finance, M&A, and securities law. Chambers describes him as a “market leader” in the field.

Sipho is also recognized as a leading mining lawyer in Botswana by Who’s Who Legal Global Mining Lawyers.

Specialties

• Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions
• Corporate Law
• Banking & Finance
• Capital Markets
• Minerals, Resources & Energy

Past & Current Directorships

• Sefalana Holding Company Limited (Food Retailer)
• Strategic Wealth (Proprietary) Limited (Asset Consulting)
• Thornhill Primary School (Education)
• GIA Education and Laboratory (Precious Stones)
• Trustee – Fidelity Guarantee Fund (Botswana Law Society)
• Member of the Appeals Committee of the Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority (BAOA)
• Trustee for Noteholders of the Botswana Housing Corporation BWP 2,000,000,000 Note Programme
• Trustee for Noteholders of the Botswana Savings Bank BWP 1,000,000,000 Note Programme