Botswana Progressive Union: An alternative workers� union
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Botswana Public Sector Unions have lost direction, strategic focus and above all, have divorced their mandate of being the voice of the voiceless; instead, they have been turned into businesses.
I therefore perceive the formation of a new united front or liberalisation movement as a welcome development, though I do not support or subscribe to fragmentation and divisions amongst unions across the spectrum.
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...