Dow showcases Target 20,000 musical talent
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Socca Moruakgomo
Dow’s hopes for Botswana’s musical exploits through the ministry’s project Target 20,000 will see the first 100 music and art students prepare to complete their course at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology next month.
The brainchild of trumpeter Socca Moruakgomo, the performance art programme is being run through Limkokwing with classes held every Thursday while practical lessons are performed at the Public Service College.
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