Agricultural Reforms On The Cards
Monday, August 19, 2019
This was revealed by President Mokgweetsi Masisi at the recent Serowe District Agriculture Show, when he announced that technology and new farming methods will be employed to capacitate the agriculture sector to create jobs, generate revenue and ensure national food security.
“As a nation we must reflect on how much we have fared in food production, job creation and economic sustainability. We must revamp the agriculture sector because it is the gateway to food security, health and citizen empowerment,” he said.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...