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The public is informed that the Ministry has halted the tractor and implements subsidy within Temo Letlotlo programme with immediate effect. The programme was designed to assist farmers with mechanization, targeting 1000 tractors and implements for the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-2026 ploughing seasons. However, this target was reached within 14 months of the inception of the programme....Read
The Botswana Trade Commission (BOTC) Act of 2013 (amended in 2023) mandates the Commission to undertake investigations on the proposed tariff amendments in the SACU region. In this regard, BOTC is currently undertaking consultations with the industry in relation to ITAC Notice 2845 on a self initiated investigation for an increase in alternative rate of customs duty on various footwear products classifiable under Chapter 64 of the Customs and Excise Act, No. 91 of 1964, from 30% or 500c/2u to 30% or 2000c/2u...Read
The Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat (TKCS) received complaints from transport operators and clearing agents regarding non-tariff barriers experienced at Pioneer Gate (Botswana) and Skilpadshek (South Africa) border posts. In a bid to understand the challenges and come up with possible solutions the TKCS convened a meeting of all key stakeholders on the 26 November 2024. ...Read
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The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expires in September 2025. There are high-level discussions and initiatives involving African and American politicians and officials to renew this trade arrangement and to adapt it to new needs. They are taking place at a time of multilateral tensions, unilateral border measures and uncertainties about how to boost regional integration and industrialisation in Africa. And in the United States a presidential election is underway....Read
The WTO has announced the candidates selected for the 2024 Young Trade Leaders Programme, a new initiative aimed at fostering a better understanding of the WTO’s work and international trade among young people. Eight individuals from six continents have been selected to participate in the inaugural programme, which lasts one year, starting from 7 August....Read
A UN Trade and Development report highlights why targeted support and gender-sensitive policies are key to helping women entrepreneurs thrive in the global digital economy....Read