Selebi-Phikwe Businesses Urged To Address Challenges
Monday, February 01, 2010
Speaking during a two day national conference on the economic diversification of Selebi-Phikwe region last week, Kago Moshashane, Selebi-Phikwe Economic Diversification Unit (SPEDU) coordinator, said success will largely depend on the singular and combined efforts of all stakeholders.
Moshashane called for a change of attitude in the public sector and re-iterated that Selebi-Phikwe requires a special dispensation.
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...