SPEDU firms urged to take advantage of AGOA

Targetted: The textile industry was traditionally the main exporter to AGOA, but the revised strategy now includes other sectors such as leather as well as curios PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Targetted: The textile industry was traditionally the main exporter to AGOA, but the revised strategy now includes other sectors such as leather as well as curios PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

FRANCISTOWN: The acting Minister of Trade and Industry, Beauty Manake, has encouraged companies in the SPEDU region to vigorously explore benefits availed by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) initiative.

Manake made the call in Selebi-Phikwe last week when officiating at an expo organised by SPEDU.

AGOA is a trade arrangement between the United States and sub-Saharan African countries, including Botswana, which runs till 2025 and provides relaxed access to the American market for various products.

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