FMD restrictions hit Ngamiland
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Cattle PIC:KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Last week, the minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Patrick Ralotsia revealed a suspected scare at Namanyane near Sehitwa village and a consequent cattle movement freeze was imposed for surveillance to ascertain the incident.
So far, butcheries and abattoirs have been closed due to the embargo.
More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...