Inaugural youth investment summit a success

Wednesday, May 03, 2017

The Botswana Investors Summit was well attended PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

Young and determined entrepreneurs showed up in large numbers for the first ever Botswana Investors Summit (BIS) as they sought answers to the many challenges young business people face.

The organiser of the summit, Letso Barupi said BIS is a platform for young entrepreneurs to present their business ideas to possible investors who may put money into their businesses.

“It was a first time summit and looking at the turn-up, I intend to make it annual,” Barupi said.

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Inaugural youth investment summit a success

Young and determined entrepreneurs showed up in large numbers for the first ever Botswana Investors Summit (BIS) as they sought answers to the many challenges young business people face.

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