Fare thee well, Moemedi

Almost a decade ago, this country was gripped by a national debate - also fuelled by a national television that had just set up - about the possibility of the country setting up an organ bank to help Batswana patients who suffer kidney failure.

This debate caught up because a young bubbly boy, Moemedi Maphanyane, was diagnosed with a debilitating kidney and lung failure condition.

Last week, that young man whose condition helped the nation to awake to the plight of people who live with kidney problems, passed away in a hospital in Johannesburg due to a lung infection.

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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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