A tale of two countries
Friday, October 17, 2014
It is impossible to drive very far through the city without suddenly descending into squalor. Not far from the manicured roads devolved into stony gravel, burst sewers snake alongside the ramshackle houses that have a distinct appearance of being homemade. From businesspeople in shiny suits, the scene morphs into forlorn faces and the inevitable wood-fire smoke that is a reminder of the service delivery failure on this side of town.
It is this dichotomy that the government and its private sector partners are battling to erase, where extreme poverty and wealth co-exist in an uncomfortable homage to the inequality that has accompanied the Diamond Miracle.
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...