Germans eye Botswana's energy and water sectors
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The visit, which is the culmination of BEDIA's efforts to lure investors from around the world, is expected to boost foreign direct investment and trade between the two countries which is currently negligible.
Speaking at a seminar to brief the Germans on the opportunities in Botswana in Gaborone yesterday, BEDIA CEO Jacob Nkate was hopeful that the coming of the delegation marks the beginning of a fruitful bilateral economic and investment relationship between the two countries .
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...