Businesses prosper as a result of Cut 8

The project has seen an increase in Jwaneng's population and this has not only benefited major retailers but small vendors and farmers alike. Indeed the project has turned many dreams into reality, with entrepreneurs claiming that they are recording higher sales. Batswana are at the forefront of this business boom and many have been positioning themselves to take advantage of the Cut 8 project.

For instance, Getofeb Investments and Jwaneng Meat Market are Jwaneng-based business providing gardening services and fresh produce respectively, while Gaborone-based Cater Plus supplies processed food. Gerhard and Aleyda Meyer of Jwaneng Meat Market, are some of the citizens who have not only benefited directly from the project, but ensured that small farmers get value for their livestock. The couple runs a butchery, located in Jwaneng Mall, which has come a long way since it opened in 2003.