Barclays ups efforts to transform SMEs
Monday, July 07, 2014
Speaking at the launch of the bank’s Small & Micro Enterprises (SMEs) Business Segment in the northern region in Francistown last week, she said that the new proposition is a transformation of the local business offering, which has now been broadened following extensive customer feedback.
“It further aligns the bank to government initiatives on economic diversification, creation of sustainable enterprises and employment creation,” she said.
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...