SACU meets to deliberate on future direction
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
The aim of the summit on July 15 and July 16 would be to deliberate on the future strategic direction of Sacu, whose member states comprise Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland.
In April, South African President Jacob Zuma said that the future of the customs union was "undoubtedly in question", if it could not operate as a "unified group".
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...