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  1. Tiroeaone Ntsima was appointed Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship in Botswana, and the government used Parliament to announce industrial priorities.

Botswana promotes domestic market use to build export economy

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The Minister of Trade and Industry in Botswana challenged local businesses to use the domestic market as a testing ground for their products before seeking global markets. Speaking at the Made in BW - Sold to the World Expo 2026, the Minister stressed that domestic demand helps producers build experience, scale, and a track record necessary for international orders. The expo was co-organized by AlignSure Solution and Botswana International University of Science and Technology.

From allafrica.com

Why it matters

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The government's emphasis on using domestic procurement frameworks to support local production aims to establish a foundation for Botswana's export economy. This approach seeks to ensure that local goods meet real needs and maintain consistent quality before being sold internationally.

Tiroeaone Ntsima was appointed Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship in Botswana, and the government used Parliament to announce industrial priorities.

From allafrica.com

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  • BotswanaThe government implementing the policy to support local businesses and procurement frameworks.

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    Shoprite might see increased sales of local goods due to preferential procurement policies.

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