Textile industry forecast exports rebound
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
As one of the largest employers in the country, the textile and clothing industry has been seriously hit by the financial crisis, which led to exports dropping at a high rate and closure of some firms hence loss of jobs.
In an effort to breathe some life into the industry, the government budgeted over P20 million last year, to provide temporary assistance to support 34 textile companies, employing 2,912 workers.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...