Merafhe calls for closer ties between SA and Botswana industry

2 July, 2008 in Botswana, Business

source: Sunday Standard
by Kgomotso Kgwagaripane
02.07.2008 8:49:41 A

The First National Bank Botswana (FNBB), in collaboration with the South African High Commission, this week held a dinner for the captains of business and industry both in South Africa and Botswana, aiming at forging closer collaboration in bilateral and regional economic development.

Speaking at this function, which is expected to be held annually by these two countries, the Vice President of Botswana, Mompati Merafhe, said the meeting, which built on other already existing collaborative and consultative mechanisms between two governments, has two objectives.

“With this annual forum, our aim is to explore practical ways of exploiting investment opportunities between the two countries. Also we want to encourage the spread of investment benefits to other areas outside South Africa, particularly Botswana,” he stated.

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