The government of Botswana is reportedly taking steps to reserve businesses for pre-owned motor dealership and mobile phone shops for citizens, APA learned here Wednesday.Dealership of vehicles in Botswana is a business currently dominated by Asians, West Africans and Somalis.

According to a report by Yarona FM radio station, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Peggy Serame said this is intended to economically empower citizens.

Serame told the radio station that guidelines have been drafted and plans to implement the policy is at an advanced stage.