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Charlene Hefer. Specialised Exhibitions Gorata Manyaapelo, Managing Director of TRM
Montgomery portfolio Director Group

“Speakers will be addressing a variety of to exhibitors who want to expand their the Botswana Chamber of Mines, the
topics pertinent to both industries, and footprint in Botswana and also to visitors Botswana Institution of Engineers (BIE),
will add value with their knowledge and who want to source the latest products and the South African Capital Equipment
expertise.”Focusing on empowerment and services, and to learn about new Export Council (SACEEC).
and the importance of fostering technologies and solutions,” says Hefer.
women’s participation in industry, a
segment of the seminar series will be “But the benefits extend beyond the
aimed at equipping women with the exhibitors and visitors,” explains Hefer.
practical knowledge needed to aid their “The positive impact of these events in
work within the respective industries. It Botswana is that they will be contributing
will include motivational and life journey in the region of 8-million Pula to the The positive
testimonials from established leading national economy, either directly
impact
women in the industries concerned. or in-directly. This is through venue of these events in
expenses, expenditure on products and
Industry has been very supportive of services, advertising and promotion, Botswana is that they
both events and prime exhibition space logistics, travel, accommodation, meals will be contributing in
is being booked up fast. In addition, and drinks, the spend of exhibitors the region of 8-million
BBF Safety Group is on board as a on exhibiting, and the additional local Pula to the national
Gold sponsor, a company specialising spend of visitors and exhibitors whilst economy
in safety solutions for the footwear at the trade show. The exhibition also
industry.“With its local and international contributes to part-time job creation
participants and leading brands on during the show and add-on tourism for
show, Electra Mining Botswana and those visiting Botswana.”
A-OSH Botswana Expo will be of benefit Electra Mining Botswana is endorsed by

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