Botswana to Ban More Veggie Imports

NAMIBIAN exporters of vegetables to Botswana, especially those along the fertile Zambezi region, might have it tough if that country effects its plan to expand its ban on vegetables.

Despite being a subscriber to the African Continental Free Trade Area, which calls for the free flow of goods and services, the Botswana government says it has no plans to lift its current ban on vegetable imports either.

In fact, it reportedly plans to expand its list, which comprises 16 vegetables, over the next two…