LEA pushes horticulture export drive
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 170 Views |
Thato Jenson
In his keynote address, LEA Caretaker Chief Executive Officer Thato Jensen linked the workshop to Botswana’s broader economic diversification drive, noting that agriculture and agro-processing are increasingly viewed as strategic engines of export growth and job creation.
“Our objective is simple,” Jensen told participants, “to move our farmers beyond production and into sustainable participation in regional and global markets”.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...