The power of togetherness

Nearly all Batswana have embraced cooperative savings as investment schemes, especially low-income earners and women. This has become the lifeblood of many so much that it has transformed into more of a lifestyle and less of a practice. Around this time of the year, every year, stacks of cash, foodstuffs, kitchenware and other items are being distributed among members, as ‘dividends’. Mmegi staffers, BABOKI KAYAWE, MPHO MOKWAPE and correspondent NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE take a deeper look into motshelo