God bless Botswana!

When I heard this statement said by a friend, I thought he was referring to the vast Botswana lands, rich minerals, the sparkling clean water, or the clear blue skies that characterise this beautiful country.

He was however referring to a growing anomaly that is being exploited by many including him to serve fleshly desires. Because of this alarming weakness, thousands are paying the ultimate price - their lives. 

The core of our moral fibre as a country has been eroding over the years. It gets worse everyday. I have failed to figure out the root of this problem though I will not stop trying to get answers. The gods of this land, the ancestors from whom we inherited this part of earth taught our forefathers values from which we should seek guidance to lead our lives. That wisdom of old never loses its significance even in the 21st century. Maybe it is high time we revisited those old 'scripts' to get it right.

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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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