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Tshuma’s big dream to open welding franchise

Tshuma produts
Tshuma produts

Just like other small businesses in Botswana, for many years, welding has been viewed as a career and a hobby which often overlaps the business acumen.

Case in point is Modisaotsile Tshuma, a young and highly motivated entrepreneur who eight years ago used his welding skills and passion to set up his enterprise.

His Palapye-based company, which trades as General Trade and Manufacturing Supplies, provides welding services and manufactures trailers, sliding gates, burglar doors, door frames, aluminium windows, doors, trelidoors, electric fence, gate motor, intercom and house glasses amongst others. According to the entrepreneur, his entrepreneurial journey was sparked by his uncle who was a welder.

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