Govt To Pay Studio Fees For Musicians

The latest directive was announced by the Minister of Communications, Science and Technology, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi on Friday. Speaking on Botswana Television (Btv) news, Venson-Moitoi said the directive was issued at a Cabinet meeting last week Tuesday.

She says President Khama has directed that local musicians should be assisted by government to record their albums free of charge. The president also wants the local musicians assisted to penetrate international markets and this arrangement should continue until musicians are able to sustain themselves.