Local contractors fight for recognition

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The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Contractors of Botswana (AEMCB) has vowed to fight for the recognition of local companies in the sector.

The current system of awarding electrical and mechanical tenders does not allow local companies to compete, the association stated at its annual general meeting held in Gaborone last week.

“This in turn favours foreign companies over us, but we are also capable of doing the same jobs even better,” chairperson of AEMCB, Barulaganye Gakelebotse said.

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