BEMA reaches milestone, looks to boost exports
Friday, May 20, 2016
Mwaba
Since its establishment in 1995, the association has been at the forefront of trade lobbying and advocacy, as well as addressing issues related to manufacturing and exports in Botswana for two decades. As a membership based organisation, it has grown to be a dynamic catalyst for the competitiveness and growth of Botswana’s manufacturing and export sectors.
BEMA president, Nkosi Mwaba says the association has achieved a lot in strengthening relations with government with efforts to create a conducive environment for the private sector.
That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...