Gov�t conducts study on opening up beef sector
Friday, March 10, 2017
Speaking in Parliament recently, assistant minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security, Kgotla Autlwetse said the study endeavours to assess the feasibility of liberalisation of the Botswana beef export market in order to allow other players in the beef industry to participate in the international beef market.
He said the study, which is being conducted through a private consultancy, is expected to be completed in September this year.
While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...