Namibia: A Measured Response Is Needed to Botswana and Namibia’s Continued Ban On SA Agricultural Products

The ban has had a financial impact on the South African farmers who have, for many years, produced for the domestic market and the region at large.

Listen to this article 6 min Listen to this article 6 min On July 19, Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, the president of Botswana, wrote on X: “Our ban on imported vegetables was a powerful move to boost our local farmers & economy. This initiative empowers Batswana by promoting self-sufficiency & improving livelihoods.” The quote accompanied a short video…