Extend the wage subsidy, grant us rent relief, bar owners plead

Empty watering holes: Parts of Francistown have been abandoned after the booze ban PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Empty watering holes: Parts of Francistown have been abandoned after the booze ban PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

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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.

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