Leather Park attracts eight investors

The leather project has potential to create upto 8,000 jobs PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The leather project has potential to create upto 8,000 jobs PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

About eight companies have responded to an expression of interest to identify potential investors for the anticipated Leather Park, which is expected to create thousands of jobs.

Delivering the 2016 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, President Ian Khama said under the leather sub-sector, the establishment of a special purpose vehicle that will own, build, operate and maintain the leather industry park is progressing.

“Eight companies responded to an expression of interest which was published in June 2016 to identify potential investors. Once complete the leather park industry is expected to create direct employment of 6,000 to 8,000 jobs,” he said.

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