The 'overburden' concealing Botswana's 'black gold'
Friday, July 30, 2010
The brief picture is this: Of the 118 licences in issue for coal and coal-bed methane (CBM), only 30 percent are active and of these, CIC Energy's Mmamabula Energy Project is among the most advanced.
Demand for energy minerals rose by 50 percent last year and coal is increasingly viewed as the future of energy in southern Africa. However, between possessing the massive resources and developing them on a sustainable basis lies a labyrinth of challenges.
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...