Policies on paper don’t pay- creatives

The first-ever Entrepreneurship and Creatives Day, hosted by the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) at Global Expo Botswana 2025, highlighted government plans to formalise the industry and position it as a driver of growth and youth employment.

Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng, outlined key measures to professionalise the sector. He confirmed that the Cinematography Bill is nearly completed and that an Entertainment Bill is under consideration.