Lobatse tangoes with Dineo and loses

Drop zone: The collapsed Nnywane River bridge has closed the Lobatse- Gaborone road
Drop zone: The collapsed Nnywane River bridge has closed the Lobatse- Gaborone road

When Cyclone Dineo crossed over the north and north-western districts last week dumping up to 270 millimetres in some places in 24 hours, Lobatse watched from afar, safe and sound.

On Sunday, its own “Dineo” arrived. Mmegi Correspondent, TUMELO MOUWANE reports on this week’s floods in the border town

Starting from Sunday, heavy rains lashed the border town and its surroundings, affecting public transport, Botswana Railways’ operations, healthcare facilities and homesteads.

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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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