Machailo-Ellis pledges support for Orapa SME project
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
“While the organisation that I serve, BOCCIM, is responsible for policy dialogue with the government to promote a conducive business environment that allows the private sector to grow and contribute to economic development in Botswana, I have a passion for SMMEs and entrepreneurship development.
“With that, I would like to pledge my support for these particular initiatives, mainly SMMEs. I will personally assist them with ideas to grow their ventures,” she said when officiating at the annual Debswana’s Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) General Manager’s sponsored charity walk in Orapa on Saturday.
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...