Moz leaves me longing for more

Construction going on in Maputo Mozambique. PIC: CHAKALISA DUBE
Construction going on in Maputo Mozambique. PIC: CHAKALISA DUBE

MAPUTO/MOZAMBIQUE: Sometimes they say looks can be deceiving and this adage fits the city of Maputo perfectly. Maputo is the capital of Mozambique and currently houses over two million people.

My road journey to Maputo through South Africa took over 10 hours on Friday beginning in the morning. The main purpose of my visit together with 11 Botswana Travel agents was to tour various hotels and tourism sites in Maputo in order to sell them to Botswana travellers.

When one enters Maputo, he or she is greeted by dirt around the city. Pieces of paper and other forms of garbage are scattered around the city, not sparing even the ever-bustling city centre, which houses the central business district (CBD).Tall buildings that obviously have seen better days characterise the CBD as they bear hallmarks of poorly maintained edifices. Not forgetting some roads which are also not that well maintained.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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