BMC Gets Clearance For Angola Exports
Monday, December 19, 2016
Speaking during a BMC Christmas Dinner at Rileys Hotel on Thursday, Ramotshwara said they hope to begin exporting to Angola next year. BMC deal to export to Angola has long been in limbo as the Namibians refused to allow beef to be transported through their land citing its FMD area origins.
Ramotshwara said Angolan veterinary authorities are expected in Maun in January and February to approve the deal.
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