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BVI leads Botswana’s exports to Uganda

Prime exporter: The BVI has built a continental supplier network over the years PIC: BVI FACEBOOK
Prime exporter: The BVI has built a continental supplier network over the years PIC: BVI FACEBOOK

Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI), one of the region's leading producers of animal medicines, has emerged as the leading exporter to Uganda, BusinessWeek has learnt.

BVI, known for producing vaccines for diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth, has positioned itself as a trusted supplier in the region.

Briefing participants during the Botswana-Uganda virtual trade mission this week, Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) executive director for Business Intelligence, Margaret Sengwaketse, said BVI has played a pivotal role in strengthening Botswana’s trade presence in Uganda.

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