17 Jul 2014

The introduction of 4x4 driver training and testing facilities at the Botswana Consumer Fair promises to bring new excitement and dimension to the fair.

Fairground Holdings chief executive officer, Mr Michael Montshiwa said off road fanatics would be treated to a week of excitement as they would get an opportunity to test drive 4x4s across diffrent obstacles. 

The fair is billed for August 25-31 and 450 exhibitors, 25 local manufactures, 24 foreign exhibitors and 10 countries are expected to participate in the fair. 

Mr Montshiwa said the fair had recorded a four per cent growth on the number of exhibitors and stall sales when compared to last year. The fair provides a window for new business ideas, entrepreneurial opportunities and job creation.

Countries expected to participate in the fair include South Africa, Pakistan, China, Japan, Swaziland and Lesotho. Upcoming local artistes will also feature at the fair as the Botswana Music Union and Fairground Holdings have partnered to provide a platform for artistes to showcase their talent to the fair’s visitors.

The newly introduced fashion show will also add flair to the event. Mr Montshiwa said the Holy Cross Hospice Day Care Centre, a non-governmental organisation supporting children of terminally ill parents would be allowed to bring children from the centre to attend the fair for free.

He said the children would be let in free as part of Fairground Holdings corporate social responsibility. ENDS