26 Aug 2015

While a lot of youth still look up to the government for their future, 30-year-old Mr Master Majaga already owns and runs his own business named Majoma Cleaning Services.

The business was established in 2013 and specialises in manufacturing and supplying cleaning chemicals such as pine jelly, dish washing liquid, pit crash, engine cleaner, floor polish and other disinfectants. 

“I have always had a dream to own a business and when I got a job as a handy man in one of the local firms that manufactures and supplies cleaning materials, I gave it my best for I knew my dream was not far from becoming a reality,” he said. 

Although he worked as a handy man, Mr Majaga never despised his post but kept his eyes open because all he wanted was to acquire the necessary skill on how to operate the mixing machine, mix the chemicals and how to test the PH of chemicals.

Following his resignation, Mr Majaga relocated to his home village of Tutume to use the money he had saved and skills he acquired from his previous job to sustain himself. 

“I decided to start up the business here. I felt convinced that it will stand a better chance because it was the first of its kind here,” he said. He started off relatively small with liquids wash and floor polish, and as demand increased he introduced other cleaning chemicals.

Mr Majaga further said he acknowledges Mr Omphemetse Matsoke who also owns a business that deals with cleaning chemicals. He said the man continues to inspire and mentor him, adding that whenever he feels challenged he always consults him for some advice.

The businessman has secured a reliable market as he supplies Mc Connell Brigade and other local junior secondary schools in Tutume and other surrounding villages with the cleaning materials.  He also supplies other government departments such as Botswana Prisons Services and individuals with his products. 

The prices of his finished products range from P300 to P475 per sealed 25 litres container, depending on the need per customer, and so far the business is doing well.  Mr Majaga said through the profits, he was able to pay his rental bills, save some for rainy days and manages to put food on the table and provide his siblings with other basic needs. 

Despite the business doing well, Mr Majaga has identified some challenges such as lack of reliable transport and the distance he travels to Gaborone to order his raw materials.  Nevertheless, Mr Majaga is determined to secure another market with other entities such as supermarkets so as to take his business to higher levels. 

He said he encourages other people who have not done well in their studies not to give up, but rather to come up with ideas and to implement them to make a living.  Furthermore, he said they should take advantage of the many funding schemes available to become entrepreneurs so they could better their lives as well as create jobs for others. Ends