Pensioner bakes her way out of poverty
After years stuck in the same tired routine, eeking out a modest living selling fruit and veg on the streets of Francistown, Margaret Maphosa realised she wanted more from life.
“Tomatoes were always out of stock, even in those days,” remembers the 67-year-old with a toothy grin.
Desperate for something fulfilling and financially rewarding, the Ramokgwebana native got the life-changing spark she craved in 2015, stumbling upon a ‘Nyeletso Lehuma’ advert in the Daily News.
The ad invited those living in ‘abject poverty’ - i.e. earning le...
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In this article:‘Nyeletso Lehuma’, bakery, Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair (BBNTF), City of Francistown Council’s Home Economics division, council’s Civic Centre headquarters, Daily News, Francistown, Francistown City Council, Maggie’s Bakery, magwinya, mapakiwa, Maphosa’s home, Margaret Maphosa, Marvellous Maggie, Monarch Primary school, Ramokgwebana native, scones, training at Pick n Pay, variety of muffins
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