BLS countries to sign anti-double taxation agreement

In a development aimed at boosting trade and investment between the three SACU member countries, Botswana is set to sign a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with Lesotho and Swaziland.

Presently, trade between the three countries is very low with Botswana importing goods and services worth a mere P26 million in 2009 from Swaziland and a measly P250,000 from Lesotho in the same year.

Central Statistics Office figures for April 2010 show that Botswana did not make any exports to Lesotho while goods and services worth P144,000 were exported to Swaziland.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

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...

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