We all have a role in attracting investment and creating jobs

Masisi PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Masisi PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Since ascending to the Presidency, Mokgweetsi Masisi has announced himself as the jobs president. This has sat well with many, seeing that we have a great challenge of unemployment.

If he were to achieve that, or even gnaw away at the unemployment numbers, he would surely endear himself even more to Batswana.  That being said, he cannot achieve that on his own if the general populace doesn’t come to the party. We all have a role in achieving that, through our actions and influence.   

Increased domestic investment and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attraction can play a major role in creating employment opportunities. More investments mean more production and eventually more opportunities for employment for the citizenry.

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