Masisi urges Phikwe businesses to ‘think export’
Friday, March 22, 2024 | 130 Views |
On the ground: President Masisi launched the Expo on Wednesday PIC: BITC FACEBOOK
Masisi said this when officially opening the Selebi Phikwe Business Expo which attracted over 60 businesses on Wednesday. Half of the businesses were from Phikwe region.
The Expo offered a great opportunity for Batswana to appreciate and explore businesses in Selebi Phikwe and surrounding areas.
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