Gov’t bottlenecks impede Panda’s agro-tourism
Friday, February 25, 2022 | 930 Views |
In charge: Johane Chenjekwa, Chobe Land Board chairperson PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Agro-tourism or agricultural tourism is an industry built around visiting a working farm or any agricultural, horticultural or agribusiness operation for leisure, education, or active involvement in the activities of the farm.
When government announced that it would allow farmers to keep small game as a way to encourage locals’ participation in agro-tourism, most people thought any bottlenecks in the way of the initiative’s success would also be removed.
That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...