Gov�t launches online trade gateway

Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry Sadique Kebonang giving keynote adress at the official launch of Trade Portal. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry Sadique Kebonang giving keynote adress at the official launch of Trade Portal. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

As part of efforts to improve trade facilitation, government through the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) has launched a web-based platform designed to help improve the ease of doing business.

This one-stop shop service, which will be a significant contributor to trade facilitation, is expected to improve the time it takes to import, export and clear goods in and out of Botswana.

The trade portal also aims to make it easier for traders and investors to understand, comply with regulatory requirements associated with exporting and helping Botswana to fully comply with its international obligations at the WTO level.

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