Bolux calls for protection of domestic market

Bolux unveiled a new production plant this week
Bolux unveiled a new production plant this week

Ramotswa-based milling company, Bolux Group has expressed fears of competition from the influx of wheat products from South Africa that it says are dumped in the country.

At the official opening of the new wheat mill in Ramotswa on Tuesday, Bolux Group managing director Christo Ellis said although the new facility has enhanced their capacity, there are still threats from Botswana’s neighbour.

“Unfortunately, the threat of big brother next door, with a mature milling industry and years ahead of the Botswana industry with regard to investment in efficiencies and downstream facilities, like bakeries, frozen dough, pastries, pies, and pasta is real,” he said.

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