Entrepreneur Says He Owes It All to LEA

Beneficiary: Musa Jele
Beneficiary: Musa Jele

Starting from humble beginnings of running a small supermarket 21 years ago, Musa Jele is now an established diversified businessman employing over 50 workers.

After running the supermarket for over a decade, Jele opened up a filling station after identifying a gap in the fuel supply business along the Francistown and Nata road.

According to Jele, he managed to get assistance from the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) in 2008, which helped him turn around the business by engaging a consultant to coordinate their operations and track their performance.

Editor's Comment
Watch your tongue Mr President

While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...

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