Fresh gridlock grips SACU
Friday, April 04, 2014
BusinessWeek: Please shed light on the new trade commission we understand the government is establishing.
Makgato-Malesu: It was agreed in terms of the 2002 SACU Agreement that member countries would set up their own commissions whose job would be to set up tariffs and all the other duties of such bodies. SACU itself is to have a tariff board being a regional body linking up all the member countries’ commissions.
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...