GOVT plans to tough new measures to ensure food security
Monday, November 22, 2010
Agriculture minister, Christiaan De Graaff said on Friday at a press briefing on the status of Asian Fruit fly (Bactrocera invadens) confirmed in Chobe Farms mid June this year.
He said food security is an issue of national importance hence the need for collective responsibility - from both farmers and government in its pursuit.
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...