BPC deal with Zimbabwe almost complete - PHK
Friday, July 02, 2010
Cabinet's approval paves way for Botswana to invest US$8 million for the resuscitation of the Bulawayo Thermal Power Station, which has been mothballed for close to 10 years due to financial constraints.
In an interview with Business Week on the sidelines of the seventh Botswana Resource Conference held in Gaborone this week, Minerals, Energy and Water Resources minister Ponatshego Kedikilwe said cabinet has approved the intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and it should be signed within the next two weeks.
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...