Gaborone City Council fails to collect garbage

Gaborone City Council has failed to adequately dispose of garbage, which continues to pile at residential gates, as inhabitants continue to grapple with the flies and the stench, amid fears of a serious health hazard.

A resident of Block 9 in Gaborone told Mmegi yesterday that when the problem began, garbage was collected once in every two weeks, but this has been extended to at least two months before any garbage collection is done.  

"It is stinking so badly, we don't even enjoy our houses anymore.  This place is not a happy place to be!" she said. The resident claimed that flies have laid eggs inside her dog's skin.  "I realised this when I discovered that there were white worms coming out of my dog's skin," she revealed. 

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

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...

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