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Modibe PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
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The creative sector is upbeat following the Minister of Finance, Peggy Serame’s 2024-25 budget presentation on Monday.

Through the budget, the creative arts were identified among key priority areas to stimulate growth and create employment to transform the lives of Batswana.

Industry players have since expressed optimism about the budget proposal saying it would unlock the potential of the creative arts to contribute meaningfully to the country’s economy. Serame proposed a budget of P1.06 billion for the Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture, reflecting an increase of 19.4% over the current year’s budget.

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