F/Town investment company appoints board
Friday, December 09, 2016
The Francistown City Council (FCC) set up FIC, which has been struggling to find its footing. Francistown mayor, Sylvia Muzila confirmed the appointment of the board, which was endorsed by councillors last week. The company’s main mandate is to drive the city’s Vision 2022 whose aim is to turn Francistown into the northern economic powerhouse.
The board, which is made up of five members includes City Clerk, Robert Letlole, Gadzanani Makopola, who will represent the private sector, Business Botswana regional manager, Kebawetse Bogatsu as well as two councillors, Lesego Kwambala and Cornelius Gopolang. Another member of the board whose name is yet to be confirmed will be from the district commissioner’s office.
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