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iStore reaches Botswana shores

Annah Mokgethi PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Annah Mokgethi PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Apple users in Botswana will finally breathe a sigh of relief as the first iStore opened its doors on Friday.

The glamorous official opening of the store took place on Thursday at The Fields Mall. The event which attracted senior business officials, media, and influencers hosted the first flagship store in the capital.

The store is the 37th in Africa and one of five outside South Africa. Officiating at the event, Minister of Labour and Home Affairs Annah Mokgethi shared that as a ministry they welcome the opening of the store which has so far employed 13 young Batswana and have since trained and upskilled them as iOS experts.

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