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Troylin founder dares to win

Hair food and lotions PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Hair food and lotions PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The global pandemic has brought about a real boom in startups as the number of new companies has grown. Duo, Gorata Tiroyamodimo and Merapelo Manowe were a few amongst the brave who sprung to action and created a business as the world came to a standstill in 2020.

Driven by the passion to create employment, Tiroyamodimo told BusinessMonitor that they identified a gap in the manufacturing space as the rising COVID-19 cases threatened imports, especially from South Africa, which account for up to two-thirds of Botswana’s annual import bill. Using his savings, he opened a manufacturing company that offers training in the manufacturing of sandals, cosmetics, school shoes and drinks. The training takes between one to three days.

“Our country is heavily reliant on our neighbouring countries, especially South Africa when it comes to importing different products. When borders close, I saw an opportunity and decided to formulate a one-stop company where every product will be made,” he said.


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Use social media to build, not destro

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