For companies in Botswana, the last two years have been a formidable test of operational resilience and risk management.
Firms all throughout the country are still grappling with the immense difficulties ushered in by the pandemic, while at the same time balancing their need to deliver consistently good customer outcomes.
‘If you are either importing or exporting, these pressures are particularly challenging,’ says Botswana Trade Portal Manager, Boipelo Baakanyang.
‘The Trade Portal is here to help you navigate the risks of doing business in a continually shifting regulatory environment,’ she says.
Baakanyang and her team, along with a long list of important stakeholders, are tasked with regularly updating the Trade Portal with all the relevant application forms, licences and permits necessary for cross-border trade.
‘You can read up on all the latest laws, regulations, technical standards and procedures in one place. You’ll find it all easily searchable, available at the click of a button,’ says Baakanyang.
Quite simply, the Trade Portal helps you stay up to date with every letter of the law.
She emphasises that staying up to date with new developments is the best insurance against regulatory infractions.
‘Robust compliance policies help you avoid penalties, control costs — and create a reliable supply chain for you and your clients,’ she says.
‘What we have noticed is that many companies, especially the smaller ones, lack the personnel and expertise to monitor trade compliance. The Trade Portal eliminates any grey areas,’ explains Baakanyang.
While the rewards of global operations are substantial, so are the risks.
‘Compliance failures delay shipments, disrupt operations, and negatively impact your bottom line. Having access to a single online resource mitigates risk is crucial when seeking long-term success in global markets,’ she concludes.
Your free membership to Botswana Trade Portal awaits you right here.
This is a free platform — and always will be.
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