Milk production deficit persists
Friday, April 11, 2025 | 460 Views |
Rich resource: The country needs more dairy production
The annual national demand for milk currently stands at 65 million litres.
In the 2023–2024 financial year, domestic milk production reached just 7.9 million litres, whilst imports amounted to 48.3 million litres, satisfying nearly 75% of annual demand.
For decades, the Francistown-Nata road has witnessed countless accidents, many of them fatal. Families have lost loved ones. Businesses have suffered delays while motorists have repeatedly complained about the poor condition of the road.The opening of the new section is therefore welcome news and a reminder that investing in quality infrastructure can save lives.However, while the smooth new surface brings relief, it also comes with greater...