African smallholders� uphill task
Friday, July 04, 2014
For Africa’s farmers, the challenges are particularly pronounced. Given the vast economic and social benefits of a dynamic and modern agricultural sector, providing farmers with the incentives, investments and regulations that they need to succeed should become a top priority.
The recent boom in Africa’s telecommunications sector, which has revolutionised entire industries, not to mention people’s lifestyles, demonstrates just how effective such an approach can be.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...