Agric production on downward trajectory
Thursday, July 30, 2015
The declining performance of the sector is largely attributed to the unfavourable climatic conditions and endemic animal diseases, in particular the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
The results of the 2013 survey, produced by Statistics Botswana (SB) indicate that livestock population generally has decreased between 2012 and 2013 agricultural seasons.
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...