Scope may be broadened to include PPEs

Manake says Selebi-Phikwe alone has a massive capacity to produce PPEs PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Manake says Selebi-Phikwe alone has a massive capacity to produce PPEs PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry, Beauty Manake has admitted that it is possible to broaden the scope of Statutory Instrument No. 76 of 2021 (Restriction on Importation of School Uniform) to include Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).

Responding to a question in Parliament this week, Manake said her ministry is currently carrying out a Regulatory Impact Assessment on the regulations of PPEs.

She was responding to a question from the Member of Parliament for Selebi-Phikwe West constituency, Dithapelo Keorapetse who had asked Manake whether she can broaden the scope to include PPE.

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