Don�t blame us, vendors plead

Setshego Molopati
Setshego Molopati

Mmegi correspondent, NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE, walks the Main Mall, which has one of the highest densities of food vendors in Gaborone, and finds out that the blame-game around the obesity epidemic runs deep


For 56-year-old old traditional food vendor, Mantho Phushudi from Tonota, obesity and the related illnesses it has brought Batswana can be traced back to the consumption of “imported” foods and spices.

Editor's Comment
Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

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...

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