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Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the lifting of the ban on vegetableexports to Botswana.
This is after the previous administration of Botswana, led by President Mokgweetsi Masisi, imposed a ban on South African produce to support domestic farmers and reduce reliance on imports, which has since been lifted by President Duma Boko.
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VEGETABLE EXPORTATION BAN
Meyer believes this move will encourage increased trade among Southern African Customs Union (SACU) members, who view the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a critical tool for developing regional value chains and enhancing exports.
According to the MEC, Botswana’s gradual lifting of vegetable imports will occur in two phases.
THE LIFTING OF THE BAN ON VEGETABLE EXPORTS TO BOTSWANA.
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