Abdul Satar Dada, 77, is one of Botswana’s most popular businessman.

He is the founder of Associated Investment Development Corporation (AIDC), a conglomerate with interests in motor vehicle dealerships, printing and publishing, steel manufacturing, property, agribusiness and telecommunications.

Among other things, AIDC is the controlling shareholder of Tswana Pride, Botswana’s dominant poultry company. Tswana Pride slaughters, ships and sells chicken under its own brands and through private label products and has revenues of more than $50 million a year.

He also owns Motor Center Botswana, one of the biggest Toyota dealerships in Botswana. Dada has served as a member of Botswana’s Parliament and is the treasurer of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party.