Medswana fires executives for running parallel business
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Medswana is the country's largest distributor of pharmaceutical, surgical and related products to pharmacies, private doctors, dentists, clinics, hospitals and the Botswana Government.
Information reaching Mmegi says the two executives (names supplied but withheld for now) were fired late last month after they were discovered to have formed a private parallel import company for drug and pharmaceuticals in direct competition with their employer.
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...