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.
“Ignore the noise, focus on your work”- AnonymousAs the DG of such a controversy-ridden institution, you really played your part in the fight against corruption and economic crime. Your stay at the helm of the DCEC was quickly paying dividends under your stewardship. During your tenure, there was a lot of action as those caught on the wrong side of the law were brought to court regardless of their economic or political status. We have learnt...