A shared national urgency

In the weeks since we wrote an editorial urging government and other healthcare stakeholders to take the nation into their confidence about the plan for COVID-19 vaccines, there has been quite visible movement on the ground.

President Mokgweetsi Masisi has taken the lead, using addresses to frontline workers and to media during a working visit to Namibia, to disclose that aggressive efforts are being made to procure the lifesaving jabs for Batswana.

What HE has done thus far, is to attempt to calm national unease by disclosing government’s commitment to bringing the vaccines over and naturally, Batswana are eager to see the next logical step, which is an actual delivery at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

Editor's Comment
Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

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...

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