BMC most indebted parastatal to gov�t
Friday, December 02, 2016
According to Matambo not only is BMC the most indebted at P545 million but it is also the only parastatal that fails to service its debt.
“BMC is the only parastatal which is failing to service its loans. Government has in the past restructured BMC to be a viable entity and to attain its going concern status. In recent times from 2014, government also provided equity capital to assist BMC with working capital and to strengthen its balance sheet,” said Matambo.
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...