Botswana's ban on imported vegetables is working, says its president as he seeks re-election
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi delivered his State of the Nation Address on Monday where he spelled out plans to grow the country's economy.Botswana's ban on vegetable imports, many from South Africa, is working, says President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
With elections due next year, Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi spoke of successes and ambitious plans in a State of the Nation Address during the opening of the country's Parliament this week, delving into tourism, agriculture, mining, real estate, creative industries, sport, manufacturing, science and technology, and the digital economy.
Masisi said in a few months, the e-health sector would have"an electronic medical records system that has been piloted in 10 clinics with a view to rolling it out by March 2024".There's also the e-learning strategy, e-commerce, and other internet-based services that seek to bring together all facets of life in Botswana.
While the import ban had its challenges, such as poor-quality products and shortages on the market, he said by April next year, the government, with the help of the private sector, would create a horticultural market, which"will be the promotion of wider citizen participation in the agro-business and associated value chains".Masisi added that his government had expedited plans to liberalise the beef business for its growth and viability to further expand the agriculture sector.
Botswana, a big player in the diamond mining industry, will, starting in January next year, host the Kimberley Process Permanent Secretariat in Gaborone.For Masisi, this means"a clear indication of the confidence that the international community has in our governance processes".Masisi said one of the main projects his government was tasked with was the Kasane-Kazungula redevelopment, which will transform the Chobe area into a high-value tourism destination.
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