Francistown Business Expo draws near
Tuesday, August 06, 2024 | 80 Views |
Enterpreneurs at an Expo. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
This year’s showpiece is being held under the theme “Botswana 4.0: Building the Future through Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Innovation” which is inspired by desire to create a platform for businesses to network, collaborate and showcase innovations. The Organisers of the event explained the theme underscores the Expo’s commitment to embracing global trends in digital transformation and technological advancement. Speaking to BusinessMonitor, FBE founder and host, Lawrence Ntsimanyana, said since inception, the exhibition has expanded significantly, attracting larger audiences and more impactful business connections.
“Attendees can look forward to cutting-edge exhibitions and masterclasses led by industry experts, covering topics from digital transformation to practical business skills. “The event features a distinguished line-up of keynote speakers and panellists, including prominent industry leaders and innovation experts,” he said. Ntsimanyana highlighted that the Expo will showcase a diverse array of businesses and industries, including manufacturing, technology, healthcare, agriculture, finance and retail. Exhibitors will range from start-ups and SMEs to large corporations and government entities, “ensuring a rich tapestry of perspectives and opportunities for collaboration and growth”.
Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...