Govt to support MVA Fund - Tibone
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Speaking during a familiarisation tour of the Fund's headquarters in Gaborone this week, Tibone said MVAF was one of a few parastatals that would not be merging with other organisations, moving to other ministries, or getting privatised, which made it one of the government's strongest partners.
"So far, other parastatals such as Botswana Savings Bank and the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency are either moving away or merging with other companies," he said.
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...