Unlicensed dealerships create 165 jobs amidst rising unemployment :: Mmegi Online

Unlicensed imported pre-owned motor dealers in Mogoditshane are employing at least 165 people, highlighting their growing role in job creation at a time when Botswana continues to grapple with rising unemployment.

Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Barariwa Mathoothe, revealed this when responding to a question in Parliament from Mogoditshane East MP, Letlhogonolo Barongwang. The MP had sought clarity on the number of licensed and unlicensed second-hand vehicle dealerships operating in Mogoditshane, as well as their contribution to employment and government revenue.

Mathoothe disclosed that a recent profiling exercise identified a total of 120 active imported pre-owned motor dealer operators in Mogoditshane. Of these, 62 are licensed by the Mogoditshane-Thamaga District Council, whilst 58 are operating without licences and are therefore considered illegal.

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Unlicensed dealerships create 165 jobs amidst rising unemployment

Unlicensed imported pre-owned motor dealers in Mogoditshane are employing at least 165 people, highlighting their growing role in job creation at a time when Botswana continues to grapple with rising unemployment.

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