Boikobo Bashi Paya has a Bachelor of Science (Geology) from the University of Botswana and a Masters of Philosophy (Geology) from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. Mr Paya joined Khoemacau Copper Mining from Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), where he was the Director of Research and Development.

Prior to joining BIUST, BK enjoyed a long career with the Ministry of Minerals Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR) where he rose to the ranks of Permanent Secretary.