Government has in its endeavor to stimulate economic diversification and growth, directed all Procuring Entities and the Private Sector to procure locally made goods, services and agricultural produce. Analysis of Ministries’ monthly procurement reports and the import bill is undertaken continuously to identify business opportunities therein. On the basis of the aforementioned, the following are business opportunities that have been identified for local businesses to venture into:
SECTOR |
PRODUCTS/SERVICES
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Agricultural Production |
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Agro Processing (Dairy, Horticulture, etc.) and beverages |
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Minerals |
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Construction/building materials and hardware |
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Stationery |
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Chemicals |
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Pharmaceuticals and medical equipment |
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ICT Products |
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Paper Products |
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Textile & Clothing |
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Arts & Crafts |
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Leather and leather products |
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Recycled materials |
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Services |
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The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry facilitates aspiring and existing entrepreneurs through its parastatals such as Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) and Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) to venture into these business opportunities.
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
Private Bag 004
Gaborone
Botswana
Plot 54380, Central Business District
Tel. (+267) 3601200
Fax. (+267) 3971539
Email. mitipru [at] gov.bw