It has been a bumper year for the producer as latest statistics have shown that production rose from approximately 5,000 tonnes in the first season to an impressive 22,000 metric tonnes in the second one. Addressing Parliamentarians recently, the Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship Tiroeaone Ntsima said the bulk of the 2025’s harvest has been successfully exported to key international markets, including the European Union, the Middle East, Canada, and South Africa. SPC, which is one of Botswana’s largest and most ambitious agricultural investments, currently produces a variety of citrus fruits such as future lemons, oranges, grapefruit, and naartjies, further expanding Botswana’s footprint in global agricultural trade. "Since its inception, the project has attracted more than P200 million in foreign direct investment, while total investment now stands at P491 million," he said.
Beyond its direct economic contribution, SPC continues to stimulate growth in related sectors, supporting industries involved in input supply, transport, logistics, and other critical services. Employment has also risen steadily with the farm currently employing 405 people, with staffing increasing to 734 during peak harvesting periods. The company’s leadership structure includes 16 managerial positions, eight of which are held by Batswana and the remaining eight by South Africans. Once the project reaches full production, it has the potential to create up to 1,500 jobs, offering a major boost to the local labour market.
