Botswana carves export niche with Sengaparile, Kalahari Truffle
Friday, March 15, 2019
Kenewendo says the government is laying the platform for exporters
Investment, Trade and Industry minister, Bogolo Kenewendo said government would provide all the support required to boost the diversification of exports, particularly in the area of products that can be marketed as heritage exports such as Sengaparile and the Kalahari Truffle.
Addressing the Exporters Forum in Gaborone recently, Kenewendo said there was room for improvement in export diversification, which would support the creation of more local jobs.
A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...