The last refuge for Batswana

For the people: Transport is among the biggest citizen- led sectors
For the people: Transport is among the biggest citizen- led sectors

With citizens trying but largely failing to make a significant mark in manufacturing over the decades, much solace has been from the fact that Batswana tycoons dominate in the transport sector. Staff Writer BABOKI KAYAWE speaks to BOCCIM Transport Sector chair, Gobusamang Keebine on the citizen niche and the challenges of the manufacturing sector

Mmegi: What would you say are the main reasons behind the lack of growth and sustainability of citizen-owned businesses?

Gobusamang Keebine (GK):  The lack of growth of citizen-owned companies is mainly occasioned by several issues among them lack of adequate capital injection occasioned by stringent demands by financial institutions.  The other factor is that there is very little support by multi-nationals operating in the country.

Editor's Comment
Human rights are sacred

It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up