Branson urges entrepreneurs to benchmark globally
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
Sir Richard Branson with Pat Dambe at the Global Expo 2017 PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
During a meeting session organised by the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) last Thursday, as part of the Global Expo, the multi-billionaire said local businesspeople should not limit themselves to the domestic market, noting that Africa and the world are massive market places that need to be exploited.
According to Branson, start-ups are no longer constrained by geological boundaries as cross border collaborations allow new businesses to grow and develop.
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...