Reservation policy has empowered citizens � Seretse
Friday, March 17, 2017
The policy came as a result of government’s initiatives aimed at Citizen Economic Empowerment (CEE). Businesses that were reserved for Batswana are premised on the fact that they were easy to operate and do not need technical expertise, special technology or special skills and therefore could be operated by citizens.
Some of these reserved business activities include general dealer, general clothing, fresh produce, take away, hair and beauty parlour, to mention a few.
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...