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BEPA elections tommorow

Goaba Mojakgomo
Goaba Mojakgomo

The stage is set for a battle for Botswana's entertainment soul as members of the Botswana Entertainment Promoters Association (BEPA) head to the polls tomorrow to elect new leadership.

Voting will take place in Gaborone at Staybridge Golfview Suites with results expected to be announced before end of day.

At the heart of the contest is the race for the presidency, where four contenders vie for the coveted top seat. Born and Raised founder Goaba Mojakgomo, representing the campaign themed 'Team Corporatising the Creative Space'. Mojakgomo, known for turning the annual Serowe-based festival into one of the most anticipated events on Botswana’s entertainment calendar, is banking on his corporate strategy and experience to bring structure and order to what he terms “an under-leveraged goldmine”.

Editor's Comment
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