Post-audit clearing checks could be used to identify non-compliant transporters.
A new PwC report highlights the changes across ten key markets that boost intra-Africa trade.
The port had expanded its abnormal-load capabilities through the acquisition of specialised equipment.
“Drivers are usually beaten and then held in nearby bush.” – Transist
The rise comes despite decreasing global prices of the mineral and ahead of a 2027 export ban.
The president has issued a directive for a review of all charges to enforce legal compliance.
Global shifts, including increased United States tariffs on Chinese goods, are forcing supply chains to pivot in unpredictable ways.
Cotton production rose 2% in 2024 but market forces pulled prices down.
Economists caution that mitigating measures are unlikely to compensate for immediate losses.
Products must currently be certified by authorised bodies before arriving in the country.
The workers at UCW in Nigel – a local manufacturer with proven capacity – were the primary victims, Saftu said in a statement following the arrests.
With this latest addition, the company now operates three key facilities across Botswana: in Gaborone, Francistown and Palapye.
