Botswana and Zimbabwe collaborate to remove trade and investment barriers
via NewsDay Zimbabwe6 min read
President Duma Boko of Botswana announced that Botswana and Zimbabwe are actively working to dismantle trade and investment bottlenecks. This initiative aims to improve the ease of doing business between the two nations. President Boko made these remarks during the official opening of the 66th edition of the 2026 International Trade Fair at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. The theme for this year's fair is "Connected Economies, Competitive Industries." The agreement to address these barriers was reached during a recent meeting in Harare between President Boko and President Emmerson Mnangagwa, where they committed to taking decisive action in line with their obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area. President Boko emphasized the need to urgently remove non-tariff barriers such as customs and border inefficiencies, policy misalignment, administrative bottlenecks, and infrastructure deficits that increase the cost of doing business. He also highlighted Botswana's efforts in advancing infrastructure development, including roads, rail, and air transport, to enhance regional connectivity and facilitate seamless trade. The Botswana leader noted a shift towards a non-stop border system to improve cross-border trade efficiency. President Boko underscored the enduring cooperation between the two countries, citing shared history, culture, and a collective vision for a prosperous and integrated Africa. He described Zimbabwe as a critical trading partner for Botswan
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