Govt retains Maun abattoir

Patrick Ralotsia PIC. KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Patrick Ralotsia PIC. KENNEDY RAMOKONE

In its decision to commercialise Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), government has opted to retain the Maun Abattoir as a government entity.

The Minister of Agricultural Production and Food Security, Patrick Ralotsia announced the move in a statement presented to Parliament this week. 

Ralotsia announced that following recommendations from inclusive consultations with stakeholders, government has agreed to convert BMC to a limited liability company and commercialise it to achieve operational efficiencies.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

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