Citizen journalism in a time of a pandemic
Friday, April 03, 2020
Recently, one popular Facebook page with more than 20,000 followers alleged that the health ministry was hiding a white patient from South Africa at Bokspits Clinic. After the first three cases were announced, photos of a couple alleged to be the patients emerged and circulated, powered by popular pages on social media.
Then there was the white tourist alleged to be quarantined in an exclusive camp in the Delta.
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...