BVI leads Botswana’s exports to Uganda
Friday, March 07, 2025 | 230 Views |
Prime exporter: The BVI has built a continental supplier network over the years PIC: BVI FACEBOOK
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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