Botswana consumer movement weak - Motowane

FRANCISTOWN: Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry, Maxwell Motowane says the consumer movement in Botswana is weak which makes consumers vulnerable to exploitation.

He said this at the commemoration of the World Consumer Rights day that was held at Francistown's Galo Shopping Complex recently under the theme "Our money, our rights".

Motowane said the fact that the country is recovering from an economic recession, makes it important to educate and inform consumers on problems they can face in the financial market. He said the aim of the campaign is to help consumers make informed decisions when engaging in all financial transactions.

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