Creatives welcome P200m fund but.....

Boko announced that his administration has committed to facilitating access to funding, primarily by directing P200m from the Alcohol Levy Fund towards the procurement of local creative content. "I am delighted to announce that the government has decided to avail P200 million from the Alcohol Levy Fund towards the procurement of creative arts content from our young people," said Boko.

The president also said the Cinematography Bill, which will modernise Botswana’s film industry with clear standards for production, distribution, and exhibition, will finally be tabled before Parliament during the current sitting. Boko indicated that the P200m funding represents a significant boost from the previous P2m budget. Following this, industry players have welcomed the developments, hailing it as a good initiative.