Pula trades in the mixed
Friday, November 14, 2014
Figures released by the central bank show that the pula depreciated against the rand (1.8 percent) while appreciating against the pound (3.2 percent), yen (2.8 percent), euro (2.5 percent) and the US dollar (1.7 percent) in October. On an annual basis (12 months to October 2014), the Pula depreciated against the pound (6.7 percent) and US dollar (6.8 percent) while appreciating against the euro (1.5 percent), rand (2.1 percent) and the yen (5.1 percent), respectively.
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...