Maru Group was founded in 2016 by a team of commercial property professionals with a shared conviction: that the Botswana and broader SADC market was underserved by institutional-grade advisory. Proudly Motswana in its origins and outlook, the firm is headquartered in Gaborone with an established presence in Johannesburg.
The business was built from the ground up in leasing — where secure underlying tenure forms the bedrock of successful property investment. From that foundation, Maru has grown into a fully integrated practice spanning development management, asset management, property management, leasing, transaction management, tenant coordination, project management, and valuations.
Today, Maru Group works alongside listed funds, private investors, landowners, and major retailers across Botswana, Zambia, and South Africa — advising on assets ranging from convenience retail centres to large-format community malls, commercial offices, and industrial facilities.
Headquartered in Gaborone. Operating across Botswana, Zambia, and South Africa.
We operate in markets that others overlook. Our team has on-the-ground knowledge of Botswana's primary and secondary nodes — from Gaborone and Francistown to Selebi Phikwe, Kazangula, and Ghanzi — giving our clients an informational advantage that no Johannesburg-based firm can replicate.
From feasibility and concept through to leasing, construction oversight, and long-term asset management, Maru provides a single point of accountability across the full property lifecycle. Our clients benefit from continuity of advice and a team that understands the history of every asset we touch.
Our track record is built on trusted relationships — with national and regional retailers, institutional funds, professional consultants, and government counterparties. These relationships translate into faster leasing, better deal terms, and access to opportunities that rarely reach the open market.
To passionately deliver and manage prime property projects across the SADC region, whilst simultaneously following an ethos of sustainability and mentorship.
We measure success not only by the returns we generate for our clients, but by the lasting impact our projects have on the communities and economies they serve.