Extend the wage subsidy, grant us rent relief, bar owners plead
Friday, August 14, 2020
Bars were closed about two weeks ago due to a new alcohol ban, and the sector is struggling as revenues have dried up, while overheads such as wages and rentals mount.
Brown Sport Bar owner, Nametso Lillian Griesmeir called on government to assist with proportional rent relief and also continue with the provision of wage subsidy to their employees.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...