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Gov't looks to double industry jobs through city tourism

KEY SECTOR: The country's tourism sector brings in significant foreign currency and is also a major employer of citizens, at all skill levels. PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI
KEY SECTOR: The country's tourism sector brings in significant foreign currency and is also a major employer of citizens, at all skill levels. PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana tourism industry is on the brink of a breakthrough, with Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi, announcing plans to double employment in the sector.

According to Mmolotsi, the industry, which currently employs over 58,000 people, is set to expand its offerings and attract more visitors, with a focus on diversifying beyond traditional wildlife tourism.

When addressing the Francistown City Council special (FCC) full council session last week, he stated that with the latest developments, government envisions a situation where the number of people employed in the industry will double in the coming years.

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