Leather park development pushed back even further
Friday, September 28, 2018
The leather park, a Local Enterprise Authority initiative, has been in the pipeline since 2014 with little progress, a fact that has frustrated authorities and residents in the border town.
The project entails development of a complex for different tanneries, supported by the Botswana Meat Commission and primary infrastructure such as a common effluent treatment plant, sewage treatment plant and others. Government has said the plant could employ up to 10,000 employees when fully functional, marking a sustainable economic diversification effort.
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...