Forbes Under 30: Govt pledges P2.8m and support for 200 Batswana
Monday, February 24, 2020
The Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Peggy Serame, this morning told the media that to host the event, government will contribute $250, 000 and the remaining $750, 000 will come from the private sector.
The four day event will be hosted in Gaborone and Kasane. From the 600 participants, 200 will be from Africa, 200 from Forbes 30 Under 30 world wide and 200 from Batswana. According to the Minister, about 37 countries will take part in the event.
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...