Troubled textile industry appeals for export incentives
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Ghafoor
The measures hoped for include action on export incentives, tendering system and release of permits for skilled foreign workers, amongst others.
Participants at the meeting indicated that the future of the embattled industry hangs in the balance if no action is taken to address the challenges bedevilling this sector.
That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...