Northern Fair 2015 attracts 200 exhibitors

Over 90 percent of the registered companies have booked stalls
Over 90 percent of the registered companies have booked stalls

FRANCISTOWN: Almost 90 percent of the close to 200 exhibitors who are expected to take part at the 21st Botswana Confederations of Commerce Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) Northern Trade Fair have officially registered and booked stalls.

This year’s edition, under the theme “Encompassing Local Businesses in Value Creation Through Innovative Partnerships”, will take place from May 27-31 at the BOCCIM grounds here. The Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTCL) Chief Executive Officer, Paul Taylor will officiate at the event. BTC is the main sponsor of the event followed by Debswana, Botswana Ash and B&M Garments among others.

BOCCIM regional manager, Kebaabetswe Bogatsu confirmed this to Monitor Business last week. Last year, 190 exhibitors participated at the event. Businesses that have registered for the fair are from manufacturing, information and technology and general services delivery among others. The fair will feature government departments, parastatals as well as private companies.

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