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.
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