07/08/2026
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH CATERING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
The Boteti District Council, through the Social and Community Development Department, Home Economics Division, successfully conducted a five-day Food Catering: Platters & Salads Training Programme from 27–31 July 2026 in Rakops Village, empowering community members with practical catering and entrepreneurship skills.
The competency-based training brought together thirteen (13) participants from Rakops, Mopipi, Toromoja, Moreomaoto, Makalamabedi and Kedia, who gained hands-on knowledge in food safety and hygiene, platter and salad preparation, food presentation, menu planning, food costing, customer service, and basic business management.
On 31 July 2026, the participants received words of encouragement from Boteti District Council Chairperson, Onkhuparetse Monnaatsie, and Council Secretary, Mpaphi Kgomotso, who commended them for embracing the opportunity to acquire valuable skills that can improve their livelihoods and create employment opportunities. They encouraged participants to put the knowledge gained into practice and explore entrepreneurship opportunities within the catering industry.
The leadership was joined by Councillor Lekanyang Johane, Councillor Catherine Bosele, Councillor Comfort A. Robert, and Kgosi Ditshego Ramakhubu of Rakops, demonstrating a shared commitment to community empowerment and skills development.
The training programme forms part of Boteti District Council's ongoing efforts to equip communities with marketable skills that promote self-employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable household income generation.
Boteti District Council remains committed to creating opportunities that empower communities, build resilience, and contribute to the district's socio-economic development.
