New ABONIC head prioritises citizen-owned businesses
Friday, June 19, 2026 | 50 Views |
Seagile
Outlining his roadmap following his election, Seagile stated that his vision is focused on building a strong, united, compliant and economically impactful nightclub and bar sector that contributes meaningfully to Botswana’s development agenda.
At the heart of his plan is the promotion of citizen participation and ownership in the industry, while also advocating for transparency and compliance with business operations. He said ABONIC will actively discourage fronting arrangements but support measures that safeguard opportunities for Batswana entrepreneurs in line with national laws and policies.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...