Botswana firms among finalists for Jack Ma’s $1.5m award
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Waving the flag: Tafila and Katsiga
The competition, now in its fourth edition, was established by the Jack Ma Foundation and is aimed at aims at supporting entrepreneurs who are not only building successful businesses, but who are also running mission driven organisations that generate growth for their local communities across Africa.
The Foundation behind the competition was established by Jack Ma, a Chinese magnate and entrepreneurial icon who co-founded Alibaba Group, the multinational tech group best known for its e-commerce platform.
“Ignore the noise, focus on your work”- AnonymousAs the DG of such a controversy-ridden institution, you really played your part in the fight against corruption and economic crime. Your stay at the helm of the DCEC was quickly paying dividends under your stewardship. During your tenure, there was a lot of action as those caught on the wrong side of the law were brought to court regardless of their economic or political status. We have learnt...