BITC looks to boost exports to Mozambique

BITC says its export portfolio reached P2,1 billion in 2016 PIC:KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
BITC says its export portfolio reached P2,1 billion in 2016 PIC:KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) is facilitating local companies to explore export opportunities to Mozambique. In a statement, the centre says it has mobilised eight local manufacturers from different sectors of the economy to participate at the ongoing Maputo International Trade Fair.

The fair takes place from August 28 to September 3, 2017 as an annual international event presenting a mutli-sectorial meeting point for producers, investors, importers, exporters and buyers. “This will allow the participating companies an opportunity to explore market opportunities and increase international market share.

The main objective for participating at the International Trade Fair is to drive the promotion of Botswana products in the international markets, with the intention of possible realistic export opportunities as well as to strengthen trade relations and the potential economic integration of Botswana and Mozambique,” BITC states.

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