Guangdong Province: China�s gateway to the world

The textile and apparel industry has really taken off in Africa and in Botswana as well, especially with the latest blossoming of small retailers and individuals importing tonnes of material from countries such as China at very low prices.

Today, the textile and apparel industry in Botswana is heavily supported by Chinese imports at both formal and informal retail level, from the shiny super-mall department stores, to the street clothing vendors.