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Grant Thornton Private Business Awards celebrate

local Business with great success

rant Thornton held the fifth behalf of the Minister .She said ,”The initiatives such as the Private Business
edition of their prestigious objective of these awards aligns with Growth Awards that support the
Gaward ceremony at the the mandate of the Ministry which is country’s vision”.
just ended Global Expo. The award to create a conducive environment for
ceremony was conceptualised to investment formation and development The Managing Partner of Grant Thornton
recognize privately held businesses of sustainable industries in Botswana by agreed with the Permanent secretary
that approach growth from a strategic facilitating the ease of doing business and also added that as Grant Thornton
and holistic perspective. These awards and enabling international trade. We do they were exceptionally pleased for
are held in association with Business this with a view to diversify and grow their big winners and finalists.
Botswana and Botswana Investment the economy of Botswana, ensuring
and Trade Centre (BITC). prosperity for all by creating wealth, The winners of the night included Alpha
The Permanent Secretary for the and sustainable employment. I invite Direct,Motovac,BokomoBotswana
Ministry of Investment, Trade and private sector to form partnerships such ,Leseding Interiors ,Chloride Exide
Industry, Trade and industry - Ms Peggy as that between Grant Thornton, BITC Botswana and AliBoats.
Serame gave the keynote address on and Business Botswana and develop

Morne du Plessis - CEO Minergy Coal

COUNTRYWIDE
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Quality coal at the mine

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