Gov't to ban importation of cement

Kenewendo
Kenewendo

Government will effective September 2018 restrict the importation of cement. This, according to the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Bogolo Kenewendo, is part of the process aimed at stimulating economic activity and job creation. Briefing the media early this week, Kenewendo said economic analysis showed that the sector has the potential to create jobs for Batswana.

“The proposed restrictions would be done through the issuance of import permit after the importer has submitted evidence that indeed they have satisfied the 70% requirement,” she said.

The restrictions have hit other sectors in recent times. Earlier this year the Ministry through Control of Good, Prices and Other Charges Act put in place measures to restrict the importation of bottled water in small quantities effective the beginning of August this year.

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