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BMC diversifies beef exports amid FMD outbreak and EU suspension

The News

The Botswana Meat Commission has accelerated efforts to open new export markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, Greater Africa, and Asia while the EU maintains a beef suspension due to Foot and Mouth Disease. The acting CEO said the diversification strategy is designed to secure the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of Botswana's beef industry.

Why it matters

BMC pursues new beef export markets in Gulf, Africa, and Asia to offset EU suspension from FMD, protecting a key industry.

25 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Yesterday

  1. BMC diversifies beef exports amid FMD outbreak and EU suspension

    The Botswana Meat Commission has accelerated efforts to open new export markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, Greater Africa, and Asia while the EU maintains a beef suspension due to Foot and Mouth Disease. The acting CEO said the diversification strategy is designed to secure the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of Botswana's beef industry.

    25 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 13 April

  1. Consultative meeting explores proposed Constitutional Court for Botswana

    A consultative meeting held in Tlokweng on April 9 brought together legal experts, traditional leaders, political representatives and members of the public to discuss the proposed establishment of a Constitutional Court. Participants acknowledged its potential to strengthen democracy and human rights, though some raised concerns about timing, judicial appointments, and alignment with a comprehensive constitutional review.

    13 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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