BITC rallies behind FCC investment forum

Thursday, May 08, 2014

FRANCISTOWN: Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) is rallying behind the upcoming Development and Investment Forum (DIF) to be held on August 19, 20 and 22 at Adansonia Hotel.

Speaking at a press conference hosted by the Francistown City Council (FCC) on Tuesday, BITC executive director Lonely Mugara said they were fully behind the initiative.

Mugara said that the Francistown region is motivated, focused and organised and that BITC shared the vision.

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BITC rallies behind FCC investment forum

FRANCISTOWN: Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) is rallying behind the upcoming Development and Investment Forum (DIF) to be held on August 19, 20 and 22 at Adansonia Hotel.

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