Rawkus Finds Feet In Aluminium Business

Rawkus investments employee, Dintle Thipe interacting with LEA CEO Dr Racious Moatshe and Francistown LEA incuabtor officials PIC: LESEDI MKHUTSHWA
Rawkus investments employee, Dintle Thipe interacting with LEA CEO Dr Racious Moatshe and Francistown LEA incuabtor officials PIC: LESEDI MKHUTSHWA

FRANCISTOWN: Fuelled by desire to be self-employed, Gulubani born Themabani Mathambo (40) and Iketeng Kenosi (45) in 2017 came together to set up an unique manufacturing business that trades as Rawkus Investment.

The business is located at the LEA Business Industrial Incubators at the Francistown Light Industrial area.

Mathambo said in an interview that their they manufacture aluminum windows, sliding doors and folding doors amongst others. According to the entrepreneur, the business is doing well even though many Batswana still shun aluminum products as they are relatively expensive.

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