Influx of Zim shoppers to continue

HARARE - The influx of Zimbabwean shoppers into Botswana is set to continue after the government there extended the waiver on import duty for basic commodities from August 10 to December 31.

Originally, the Zimbabwe government suspended duty on food and other critical goods in May this year but the suspension expired on August 12. 

During the 90 day suspension, Botswana experienced an increase in the number of Zimbabweans visiting Botswana, especially Francistown and Gaborone, to buy basic commodities which are in short supply at home.

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