Private sector bemoans curfew, liquor ban extension

Just before departing for Namibia last week, President Mokgweetsi Masisi extended the curfew period to the end of February. He further extended the alcohol ban for the same period. This is despite an outcry from the business community that they are making a loss and fear workers would lose their jobs in the alcohol industry, amongst other mounting issues.

Business Botswana said it learnt through social media platforms that the government has extended the curfew and said it is regrettable that there was no consultation in the decision to extend.