BOCRA keeps close watch on mobile network operators
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
This follows the recent dismissal of an urgent application in which Mascom Wireless sought to challenge the directive from BOCRA ordering operators including Mascom, Orange Botswana and Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTCL) to reduce, amongst other charges, off-net and on-net charges over a period of two years.
According to BOCRA deputy director of corporate communications, Aaron Nyelesi, the first reduction effected on June 1, 2017 and the final reduction will take effect on June 1, 2018.
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...