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Botswana’s reflections, participation at TABEF 2025

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ISTANBUL: Botswana for the first time joined the rest of the continent as Africa converged in Istanbul last week for the fifth Turkey–Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF).

TABEF, a prestigious forum, brings together prominent representatives of public and private sector actors from both Africa and Turkey.

Botswana’s Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Tiroeaone Ntsima, led a delegation of two officials including Director of International Business, Malebogo Kote and Maureen Chirengendure, principal commercial officer.

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Botswana’s reflections, participation at TABEF 2025

ISTANBUL: Botswana for the first time joined the rest of the continent as Africa converged in Istanbul last week for the fifth Turkey–Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF).

Gov't moves to close tax gaps

Chief judge promises fairness at tomorrow's Miss Botswana finale

High pressure mounts on fuel prices

We respect AFCON final decision – Babitseng

Court blow rocks BPF leadership

BPF moves to rebuild unity-Lucas

‘Reatile, Ookeditse deal was gentleman’s agreement’

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