Khama hears a litany of complaints
Friday, November 12, 2010
Khama said this yesterday at a Kgotla meeting here. Welcoming the President, Xhosa 1 Headman Kgosi Ponoyame Kefilwe, said they are concerned about illegal mining of river sand in the village's main river because it poses a threat to the environment, especially livestock. He said crime is escalating in the village and that Xhosa 1 is of particular concern, although the police are doing everything they can to fight it, especially through their recently introduced helicopter patrols.
In his response to Kgosi Kefilwe's concerns regarding illegal harvesting of river sand, the Minister of Minerals, Ponatshego Kedikilwe, said harvesters should consult with community leaders, including the Kgosi, the police, the land board and the Ministry of Wildlife and Tourism before his ministry can provide them with permits to harvest the river sand.
The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...