Tombale says he is not against ending BMC monopoly

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MAUN: Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) CEO, Dr Akolang Tombale told farmers this week that he is not against the end of the BMC monopoly.

Speaking during a Kgotla meeting in Maun, Tombale said he did not fear competition. He said he has heard repeated calls from farmers who wanted another player into the local industry.

However, he said too many players might spell doom to the beef sector by flooding markets and bringing down prices. He said the cattle industry must perhaps learn from the diamond sector where monopoly has led to the country’s economic success.

Editor's Comment
Khama and gov't must step right

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