Batshu encourages entrepreneurship
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Batshu was speaking at the Nortex long service awards ceremony held recently. He said that it is without doubt that the ability of the workers to stay in one place for a long time in itself is an expression that they are happy in their areas of work and on the other hand an expression of trust and commitment by the employees to their employers.
“If the skills are transferred to someone they should use those skills to advance and become their own boss by so doing creating employment and diversifying the economy of Botswana,” he said.
While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...