De Beers , JVs Spend P4.3bn On Botswana Firms
Monday, May 08, 2017
The spend with Botswana-based businesses, which represented 81% of the Group’s and its joint ventures’ total procurement spend in Botswana, comprised payments for both core business and ancillary services.
De Beers Group and its joint ventures also increased the amount they invested in community development programmes in Botswana by 31% to P124 million in 2016.
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...