Botswana carves export niche with Sengaparile, Kalahari Truffle

Friday, March 15, 2019

Kenewendo says the government is laying the platform for exporters

The global demand for uniquely Botswana products, Sengaparile and the Kalahari Truffle, is growing, helping the country in its efforts to both diversity exports and to empower Batswana.

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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