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Botswana's First AI Assistant on USSD

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Anything.
Instantly.

Botsa Ai brings artificial intelligence to every Motswana — no data, no smartphone, no barrier. Just dial *285# and ask.

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BOTSA AI — Your Assistant
1. Ask a question
2. Student
3. Business
4. Agriculture
5. Legal Advice
6. Finance & Money
7. Settings

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USSD Code
P2.50
Per Session
95%
Session Success Rate
4+
AI Models
0MB
Data Required
What is Botsa Ai

AI for every Motswana

Botsa Ai is not just a chatbot. It is a strategically designed service that introduces all Batswana — including those with limited tech experience — to the world of artificial intelligence through the most familiar interface available: USSD.

Built by Batswana, for Batswana. 100% youth-owned and powered by the Telcoflo AI Platform.

Inclusive by design
Works on any phone — feature phone or smartphone. No internet, no app, no data bundle needed. Just your number.
Guided Discovery
Pre-built menus across Business, Health, Agriculture, Education and more — guiding users to relevant AI answers without needing to know what to ask.
Setswana & English
Type in Setswana or English — no voice recognition, no dialect issues. Text-based AI that works for everyone.
Powered by Telcoflo
Not locked into
one AI.
Botsa Ai runs on multiple AI engines — so you always get the best answer, from the best model, at any time.
Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini
Grok
How It Works

Three steps.
That's it.

No app. No data. No setup. Botsa Ai meets you exactly where you are.

01
Dial *285#
Open Botsa Ai
Dial *285# from any Mascom number — feature phone or smartphone. No data or internet required. Works anywhere you have network signal.
02
Choose or Ask
Navigate or Type
Browse the guided menus to explore topics, or go straight to Ask a Question and type anything in Setswana or English. Your choice, your pace.
03
Get Answers
AI Responds Instantly
Receive a clear, intelligent AI response in seconds — directly on your screen. P2.50 per session, billed through your Mascom airtime.
Who Is It For

Built for all
Batswana

Whether you're in Gaborone or the cattle post, Botsa Ai was built for you.

🧑‍🎓
Students
Homework, research, exam prep, subject help
👩‍💼
Entrepreneurs
Business plans, marketing, legal and financial basics
👨‍🌾
Farmers
Crop advice, livestock, weather, storage tips
👩‍👧
Parents
Parenting advice, health, school support, government services
👷
Professionals
Productivity, research, writing, industry knowledge
🧓
Everyone
Any age, any phone, any question — Botsa Ai is for all
Pricing

Simple.
Affordable.

P2.50 per session. No subscription trap, no hidden fees. Pay only when you use it.

Per Session
P2.50
per USSD session · billed via Mascom airtime
  • Unlimited questions per session
  • Access to all discovery menus
  • Setswana & English support
  • AI-powered responses in seconds
  • No data or internet required
Why it works
Affordable AI
for everyone

At P2.50, Botsa Ai is priced to be accessible to every Motswana — from students on pocket money to professionals who need quick answers throughout the day.

Heavy users can subscribe multiple times daily, getting more value without paying more per session. Each session unlocks the full Botsa Ai experience.

Benchmarked against existing Mascom VAS pricing · Available across the full Mascom network.

Dial
*285#
now.

Your AI assistant is one dial away. No setup. No data. No excuses.

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Available on Mascom · Botswana