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NAMC VISITS HOUSE OF FIBRE AND OVK FACTORY IN GQEBERHA

National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) embarked on a tour to the Mohair and OVK factories in Gqeberha, a pivotal hub for the South African mohair industry. This visit aimed to foster collaboration, explore innovations, and enhance stakeholder relations within the agricultural sector. The Mohair and OVK factories are renowned for their role in processing and distributing high-quality mohair, a luxurious fibre obtained through the shearing of Angora goats.
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PRESS RELEASE | BOTSWANA LIFTS IMPORT RESTRICTIONS ON VEGETABLES FROM SOUTH AFRICA

The newly elected government of Botswana under President Duma Boko has taken a positive trade step by lifting restrictions on imports of vegetables from South Africa. This was announced on 13 December 2024 that Botswana was immediately lifting import restrictions on vegetables from South Africa. The process to phase out the import restrictions on vegetables will be 2 - phased. The initial part includes the immediate lifting of import restrictions on the following vegetables: turmeric, patty pan, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, green peas, mushroom, and eggplant. The 2nd phase will take effect on April 2025 on vegetables such as beetroot, butternut, onion, tomatoes, sweer pepper, potatoes, and watermelon will be lifted.