Police should stop harassment of journalists
Friday, April 20, 2018
The anti-media brigade forgets the role played by the media in the country. They ignore the fact that members of the Fourth Estate play a crucial role in this country’s democracy.
Ours is one of the most important jobs and no amount of intimidation, harassment, physical assaults and arrest will deter us from this calling. We will continue to report without fear, favour but responsibly. Over the years we have seen the arrests of several journalists and raiding of other newspaper offices and many more outrageous incidents.
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...