BMC confident of key Norway quota

Last year, the BMC equally shared the 2,700 ton Norway quota with Meatco of Namibia during a year in which the Botswana parastatal's gross sales revenues exceeded one billion Pula. While the BMC's biggest customers include the United Kingdom, South Africa, Germany and local consumers, Norway is its highest paying supply contract. The Commission's CEO, David Falepau, says the Norway money-spinner would be fulfilled, despite the current suspension of slaughter targeted at the EU because of the suspension of exports to that market.

"We are confident of satisfying the Norway quota," Falepau told a local broadcaster on Tuesday. "Slaughter for the EU will begin towards the beginning of September and we are purchasing young male cattle to fill supply."