Chronicle of a new dawn - Part 1
Friday, November 12, 2010
A year ago, when the 10th parliament convened in its first session following the general elections, very few would have predicted the realignment of political forces which today, for the first time since the founding of the Republic, manifests itself by a representative of a breakaway formation of the ruling party addressing parliament as Leader of Opposition.
The circumstances that led to the genesis of the BMD (Botswana Movement for Democracy) are a matter of common knowledge. The break-up of the BDP (Botswana Democratic Party) was inevitable the moment it dawned on some of us that the fundamental values of the organisation to which we had committed our lives, were falling victim to an alien doctrine of authoritarianism, persecution and exclusion.
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...