Diesel power plants to cost a heavy P29 billion
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Government has funded the construction of two diesel power stations - one in Orapa, the other at Matshelagabedi - which will together generate 160MW from a diesel consumption rate of 292,000 litres and 50, 000 litres respectively for a maximum of eight hours a day that the power picking plants will run for.
According to the World Bank, these power picking plants will cost Government US$4 billion (P29 billion), the equivalent of five percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product.
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...