BITC lures South African investors
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Speaking at a BITC - Botswana Business Seminar in Johannesburg, South Africa hosted by the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), Thema said South African businesses do a lot of trade with Botswana, and that it could grow if they were to invest and set-up in Botswana. He said Botswana has over the years proven to be a safe, stable and secure investment destination that offers various opportunities that foreign investors can look into.
Thema encouraged delegates to explore the available opportunities through BITC, which has been set up to among others promote Botswana, attract FDI and promote Botswana products.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...