BEMA calls for public-private sector collaboration

Nkosi Mwaba
Nkosi Mwaba

Enhancing Botswana’s competitiveness requires concerted effort and commitment from both the public and private sectors, says the Botswana Exporters and Manufacturers Association (BEMA).

BEMA president, Nkosi Mwaba told Mmegi Business this week that there is need for the two sectors to improve the competitiveness of the local manufacturing and export sectors into the region and international fraternity.

He said the country needs to intensify a public-private sector collaboration to ensure the momentum to achieve a developed nation status remains high.

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