Agro business opportunities open in Phikwe region

Friday, June 15, 2018

SELEBI-PHIKWE: The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security, Agribusiness unit has observed an increase in the issuance of livestock buyers' licences, as some ex-miners explore opportunities to earn a living.

Before the closure of the BCL Mine, the issuance of those licences used to be low, but the ministry has so far issued over 200 of the licences in the Central District that covers Mmadinare, Selebi-Phikwe and Bobirwa.

The licence owners, known as millers, buy livestock and supply butcheries. Ministry official, Golaotsemang Morena said they have also observed an increase in the number of licences for vegetable imports as the trend shows that men are now exploring the opportunity.

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Agro business opportunities open in Phikwe region

SELEBI-PHIKWE: The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security, Agribusiness unit has observed an increase in the issuance of livestock buyers' licences, as some ex-miners explore opportunities to earn a living.