Donkey meat for export sounds fantastic!

“Government issues permits for donkey meat export,” announced front page Mmegi newspaper article on Thursday. I was like, wow, here is something auspicious for the golden jubilee celebration!

Any littlest departure for destination prosperity is worth celebrating and celebrating ecstatically. Finding an export market for a commodity the country has in abundance is proper and commendable.

Here is something we have, and can profitably share with others who deliciously need it. It is worth celebrating with song, dance, whistles and ululations. Botswana has been talking diversification long before the donkeys learnt to bray and now appears to be the time to walk the talk!

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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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