Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Botswana, South Africa in border congestion trade row

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs’ decision to implement a new biometric data capture system has led to severe congestion at key border posts with Botswana, causing frustration for travelers, truck drivers, and businesses.

The move, aimed at enhancing security and tracking, has instead sparked a trade row between the two neighboring nations as delays continue to mount.

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