Dreaming of a diamond city
Friday, June 27, 2014
This is a noble dream indeed, if not an impossible one for the residents of Gaborone to adopt or share with the city fathers.
The reality most residents face on a daily basis includes uncollected refuse, dysfunctional streetlights, potholed streets, blocked wastewater drainage, overgrown shrubbery and all manner of livestock confidently roaming the city.
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...