Shoppers Spreads Wings To Gantsi
Monday, October 20, 2014
Speaking at the opening of the Shoppers supermarket last week, the Minister of Science, Technology and Infrastructure and also Member of Parliament (MP) for Gantsi North Jonnie Swartz said the Sefalana Group employs approximately 2,500 people of whom 99% are citizens.
Swartz said Sefalana has also done good in its policy to support local producers and suppliers and that 95 percent of its stock is purchased from local manufacturers such as Kgalagadi Breweries Limited, Bolux, Bokomo, Foods Botswana vegetable producers.
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...