Botswana to improve efficiency in cross border trade
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Trucks at Tlokweng border gate. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Bottlenecks along trade routes have been identified as some of the most stubborn obstacles to economic growth and development.
Botswana is the eighth WTO member to ratify the trade facilitation agreement whose aim is to ease border procedures and to facilitate the movement, release and clearance of goods.
“Safety first is safety always”– Charles M HayesAs most people begin travelling across the country to spend the President’s Holidays with family and friends, there is every reason to embrace the joy and togetherness that this period brings.While holiday periods bring joy, they are sadly often accompanied by a rise in road accidents, violent incidents and other avoidable tragedies. Too often, families that set out to celebrate together end...