The Chema Chema Application portal is a comprehensive portal developed by the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) in partnership with the government of Botswana to serve as the sole official portal used for the application and disbursement of the Chema Chema funds. The portal enables persons interested in the funding to sign-up and upload relevant personal and business documents to support their loan application.
In this article, we will assist you with the steps to access the Chema Chema application portal and create your account to apply for funding. We will also walk you through resetting your portal password if you have forgotten your login credentials.
Application Requirements and Documents
For a detailed list of documents and application requirements, check the Chema Chema Fund Guidelines and Application Requirements article.
How to Register on the Chema Chema Portal
As a First time user of the portal, you will be required to create your applicant profile to access all the services within the portal. Follow the steps below to create your account;
- Visit the LEA Website at https://www.lea.co.bw/
- Click on the Chema Chema link from the website menu
- On the next page, Click on the register button
- Fill out the registration form with your details to create your account
- Enter your Omang Number
- Omang expiry date
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth
- Click on the verify identify button to proceed
- On the next form, fill out all the required information about your business
- Preview your entries for any errors and correct them
- Click on the submit button to complete your application process
Note: Applicants can also visit the nearest LEA branch to register and apply for funding.
Read Also: How to apply for Chema Chema Fund online
How to log into your Chema Chema Portal Account
Applicants with an existing portal account can follow the steps below to log into their chema chema application portal;
- Visit the LEA Website at https://www.lea.co.bw/
- Click on the Chema Chema link from the website menu
- Enter your Omang number and password
- Click on the login button
- Wait for the system to authenticate your credentials and redirect to your dashboard
Services available on the Chema Chema Portal
Applicants can access the following services from their portal dashboard just as they would at the LEA office once they log into their account successfully;
- Upload personal and business documents
- Apply for funding
- Submit an appeal in case your application is rejected
- Track and monitor the status of your chema chema application
- View your fund disbursement details
How to Reset Your Chema Chema Application Portal
Individuals who have forgotten the credentials to their application portal can follow these guidelines to reset their password;
- Visit the Chema Chema portal at https://smeregistration.lea.co.bw
- Locate the forgot password link below the login form and click on it
- Enter your Omang Number in the input field
- Click on the verify Omang button
- A password reset link will be sent to your email
- Log into your email and click on the link to complete the recovery process
Contact Information
- LEA Number: 0800 155 155
- CEDA Number: 0800 600 253
