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Northern farmers bemoan delayed, erratic rainfall

Fighting on: Kehitile planted last year and this year as a way of managing the mid-season dry spell. He also hopes to invest in irrigation going forward
Fighting on: Kehitile planted last year and this year as a way of managing the mid-season dry spell. He also hopes to invest in irrigation going forward

FRANCISTOWN: Farmers in the northern part of the country have expressed their frustrations about the continued lack of rainfall.

In September last year, the Department of Meteorological Services predicted that the country would experience good rains.

The rains were to take place for the better part of December going into January this year. Farmers responded positively and planted impressive hectares of various crops in anticipation of a bumper harvest.

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DIS must correct costly stalemate

More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...

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