SB conducts survey on businesses
Friday, October 07, 2016
Mguni PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Known as the Census of Enterprises and Establishments (CEE), the survey collects and compiles basic economic indicators from businesses in the formal sector.
The last CEE in Botswana was conducted in 2006-2007. Speaking at the launch of the survey, deputy statistician general, Burton Mguni said the scope of the CEE is confined to all enterprises and establishments that were established with the aim of profit-making.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...