EU To Scrap Levy On Botswana Beef

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Government revenues from Botswana's beef exports to Europe are likely to go up as the interim deal signed between Botswana and other SADC countries and the European Union come into force on New Year's Day.

Under the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement (IEPA) signed recently, the eight percent levied on Botswana beef entering the EU under the Cotonou Agreement will be lifted.

Under the new deal, which is compatible with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) rule of non-discrimination, the Minister of Trade and Industry Neo Moroka says the eight percent "will disappear".

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