Faster reforms required around doing business

Officials in the Ministry of Trade and Industry would this week have most certainly been disappointed by the results of the 2015 edition of the World Bank’s Doing Business Report.

The Doing Business report sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for an entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations.

According to the 2015 report, Botswana has slipped eight positions down the rankings with paying taxes, access to electricity and credit cited as among the major hindrances to conducting business in the country.  From the 189 countries surveyed globally, Botswana is now placed at position 74 from a revised position of 66 last year.

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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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