Minister calls for private sector,govt collaboration
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Speaking at Letshego Holdings 18th anniversary celebrations last week, Matambo said as government they remain committed to adopting policies and programmes that are aimed at stimulating local development. “I urge the private sector to take responsibility for aligning their operations with our National Development goals so that together we move Botswana forward into the realisation of Vision 2036 and beyond,” he said.
According to Matambo, through supporting efforts of companies such as Letshego, they are supporting generational change in business, in society and in economies noting that in Letshego’s years of existence they have improved lives in both Botswana and across the African continent.
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...