BMC liberalisation study nears completion

The Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) has been the only entity in the country authorised to run an abattoir that exports beef to other countries. Apart from the study, Cabinet is also yet to conclude on the proposals of privatising BMC.

According to the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Boipolelo Khumomatlhare liberalisation is to focus on reforming the entire beef sector, whereas privatising BMC mainly focuses on the company itself and how it can be restructured.