Mmabesi forges ahead against odds :: Mmegi Online

SEROWE: A small but sturdy stone structure houses a factory that electricity powered machines that make paint and household detergents right here in Serowe. The project began in 1996 when as a woman, Tshepo Pelotona, then a councillor, had a desire to womenfolk by forming a cooperative.

However, Pelotona did not leave out men who also needed empowering. Mma Pelotona, as she is affectionately known, then gathered 10 women with whom she formed the Mmabesi Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society. The society now has eight members - the director Mantho Lesedi who is assisted by a young man who answers to the name Albert Kenosi, and the secretary Letta Phutitsareng.

Thebe Selogilwe is another youthful male member who, alongside Tshenolo Bagwasi, Gaoate Ebineng and Moji Motalaote, is an additional member. Keinyatse Kebarapele recently passed away.

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Mmabesi forges ahead against odds

SEROWE: A small but sturdy stone structure houses a factory that electricity powered machines that make paint and household detergents right here in Serowe. The project began in 1996 when as a woman, Tshepo Pelotona, then a councillor, had a desire to womenfolk by forming a cooperative.

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