Impunity the reason civil servants do not learn

Every other 12 months, the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sits to examine government accounts books to scrutinise how public funds were spent the previous year.

These proceedings are held in public, thanks to a decision eight years ago when former Vice President Ponatshego Kedikilwe was chairing the committee.

The PAC proceedings are part of a report that would ultimately be issued by the Auditor General (AG). These are crucial oversight institutions that give the public an idea of how the government funds were expended on behalf of the public.

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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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