Pure worship convention for Gaborone, Francistown
Friday, August 01, 2025 | 30 Views |
The gatherings are expected to draw over 2,200 attendees in Gaborone alone
The three-day conventions, free and open to the public, will be held at the University of Botswana Sports Arena in Gaborone and the Adansonia Hotel in Francistown across three weekends in August. The gatherings are expected to draw over 2,200 attendees in Gaborone alone, providing not just spiritual enrichment but also an economic boost to local businesses through hospitality, retail, and transport services.
The Gaborone sessions will be conducted in Setswana from August 8 to 10, followed by an English program from August 15 to 17. The Francistown convention will take place August 22 to 24, accommodating Tswana, Kalanga, and Sign Language audiences.
While the minister is of the view that the proposal would have significant positive economic impact, the entertainment industry players believe otherwise. The issue has over the weeks become a hot potato. But what is of essence right now is that the country needs liberal ideas to move in the right direction While opening up the economy may sound quite interesting to the ear, rolling out extended trading hours through pilot programmes without...