South Africa: Western Cape Welcomes Lifting of Ban On Vegetable Exports to Botswana

Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports 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.

Meyer believes this move will encourage increased trade among Southern African Customs Union (SACU)…