The Botswana government has yet to chart a clear course for the Chema-Chema program, signaling that a decision on its future will only emerge by the close of the financial year. This hesitation has fueled uncertainty among small entrepreneurs, who are increasingly vocal about their frustrations. The lingering question: will Chema-Chema remain a loan initiative, or will it be converted into a grant, as pledged by the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) during its campaign?
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