Parley did well on BIUST
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
The motion was a response to the recent closure of the BCL Mine, which resulted in over 5,000 jobs being lost. The motion was supported by members from both sides of the floor, among them Cabinet ministers.
It is sad that when this University was still at conception stage in the early 2000s, some members of the House, especially from opposition, had called on Government to build the University in Selebi-Phikwe warning of the impending closure of BCL.
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...