Halfway Toyota Ngami opens as gov't pushes private sector-led growth

Delivering the keynote address, Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Caesar Mohwasa said the development signals confidence in Botswana’s economic direction. “This is not just the opening of a facility. It is a statement that Botswana is moving, that investment is happening,” he said. Mohwasa noted that the project aligns with the country’s economic transition under NDP 12, stressing that “the model that carried us in the past cannot be the same model that carries us forward," he said.

He added that developments such as the Ngami dealership are now critical, stating: “They are no longer optional, they are essential," he said. Highlighting Maun’s significance, he described it as “a gateway to one of the world’s most iconic tourism destinations,” adding that investment in the area strengthens tourism, transport services, and local businesses. Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Pius Mokgware applauded the Halfway Group for aligning with labour standards and prioritising employee welfare. “I was captivated by the instant compliance towards the minimum wage and the employment of persons with disabilities,” he said.