Seven days of tension
Friday, April 23, 2021
To use an exhausted cliché, it was already raining for the BBS Ltd directors this week, when it began pouring. BBS shareholder and Botswana Centre for Public Integrity executive director, Pusetso Morapedi sued the directors at the High Court seeking to prevent them from using the upcoming AGM to extend their terms.
Justice Mercy Garekwe will deliver judgement on the lawsuit on April 30, 2021, the same day directors will face off against other shareholders in a meeting that will decide their fate.
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...