Botswana Unlocks P39 Million Alcohol Levy Cash for Creative Arts
Botswana releases P39 million from its Alcohol Levy Fund to buy local creative content — the first tranche of a P200 million commitment announced by President Duma Boko.
Topic
Creative Economy
Topic
Creative Economy
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