Botswana: Nightlife Industry Halts Petition Over Liquor Hours

Gaborone — Nightclub and bar owners, led by Gilbert Seagile, have put on hold their petition against government’s proposed 24-hour liquor trading hours.

He said government had indicated that their concerns would be addressed.

Speaking during a press conference at Molapo Crossing in Gaborone, Seagile said the proposed 24-hour liquor trading hours could harm the nightlife industry.

He argued that extended hours were shifting customers from nightclubs and lounges to smaller neighbourhood bars,…