What are the potential implications of vegetable imports ban from South Africa by Botswana and Namibia?

GUEST – Thabile Nkunjana – Agricultural Economist
Namibia and Botswana have sparked debate within the agricultural sector by imposing a prolonged ban on imported citrus and vegetables from South Africa – a move that critics argue goes against numerous principles of regional trade agreements.
South Africa, a leading food supplier in Africa, benefits from long-term agricultural investments and exports significant quantities of vegetables, especially to the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) region, including Botswana and Namibia.