Palapye Business Expo to empower youth SMMEs
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Kedumetse Olaotse, the director of Paramount Springs, who are the organisers of the expo that will be held at the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), said the expo is aimed at creating a marketing and promotion platform for small and medium enterprises owned by the youth.
He said youth-owned companies have the potential to grow and create jobs for other young people.
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...