Carefree DJ Sid ready for political gladiators
Friday, June 27, 2014
His announcement earlier this year that he was running as an independent candidate for Gaborone Central was greeted with derision by almost everybody. This is particularly because he is facing the mountainous task of displacing the area Member of Parliament (MP) and Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president Dumelang Saleshando. Other big names competing for the seat are Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) secretary general Gomolemo Motswaledi and the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)’s councillor Rupert Hambira.
Despite this uphill battle, there is no turning back for Baitsile. The challenges of the constituency, the one place he has called home from childhood, have motivated him to contest.
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...