Tougher laws mooted for errant car dealers
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Government intends to end unfair business practices in the motor vehicle industry
Speaking at a workshop held in Gaborone last week, Principal commercial officer in the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs, Gorata Moloise said government is set to review the current consumer protection laws to come up with hefty charges.
The workshop was hosted by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry in conjunction with motor industry dealers.
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...