At the heart of the mother of all strikes
Friday, September 10, 2010
Mmegi - A lot has been reported about a stalemate between the DPSM and the unions and threats of a massive strike have also been reported. What is going on here MmaBakwena?
Bakwena - We have been engaging with the unions here and we do not have a lot of staff. Our aim was that we should travel the country to talk to the employees about their work conditions. We would be with the unions on this. We are planning to start this programme in October.
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...