Lessons should be learnt from Mma Ramotswe exit

So it turns out that the filmmakers who came into this country in a whirlwind of promise and government chest thumping, the Mma Ramotswe series producers, decided to leave this country for South Africa.

The filmmakers were here with the assistance of the Ministry of Wildlife and Tourism, which had given the production a sum of P31 million (US$5 million).  Minister Kitso Mokaila touted the production as an advicate of Botswana's image abroad.

He seemed to have funded the production solely on the basis of the ministry's interest in a public relations exercise.

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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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