Hope springs eternal with Lobatse SEZ plan

Heart of the town: BMC is at the centre of Lobatseu00e2u20acu2122s SEZ PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Heart of the town: BMC is at the centre of Lobatseu00e2u20acu2122s SEZ PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The economy of Lobatse is expected to receive a boost from newly unveiled plans for further value addition at the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC). These plans include the launch of new products and derivatives from existing raw materials.

The border town’s economy has been struggling for years as key industries have underperformed, while other critical activities, such as the High Court, have moved to Gaborone.

BusinessWeek has learnt that under a campaign being led by the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA), the BMC is set for a revamp that will anchor the Lobatse Special Economic Zone.

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