Pilane Mall opens without �barred� SA retailers
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
The 7,500 square-metre retail shopping centre was supposed to have been opened in August, but it was delayed by an impasse between some South African retailers and the ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry over licensing issues.
PrimeTime, who are the mall developers, said about 30% of the targeted tenants, who are South African retailers, have not been able to secure exemptions to trade in businesses reserved for locals.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...