Masisi endless promises

Like he does in almost every public address, on Tuesday Masisi yet again reiterated that government considers arts and culture as critical to the economic development of the country and communities.

“We are committed to the development of the local arts, music, literature, performance and theatre, film, dance and crafts. Through a creative art strategy we will strive to commercialise the creative industry and include more Batswana in the lucrative wildlife and tourism filming and photography industry,” he highlighted. After Masisi’ assurance that he will put creatives on the top list in the Economic Recovery and Transformation Plan (ERTP), many people in the sector have been waiting for the beginning of bigger things. Despite the setbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic, last year Masisi promised that the government through ERTP would target local film, programme and documentary producers.