Over 400 delegates expected at BOCCIM conference :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Confederation of Commerce Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) expect about 400 delegates to participate in the biennial National Business Conference to be held under the theme, “Opening Botswana to the World: Attracting FDI and ensuring that Botswana’s firms can compete in the global Economy”. Anglo America Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mark Cutifani, will give the keynote address.

Traditionally held in Francistown, this year’s event will be held in Maun for the first time since inception in 1998. The event is expected to take place from 23 to 26 November.

Briefing the media yesterday, BOCCIM Director for Policy Advocacy, Dichaba Molobe, said the conference would bring together private sector and government stakeholders to discuss economic issues in the country and formulate ideas on how to assist local businesses penetrate the international market.

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