Sex work, HIV cases climb after BCL�s fall
Friday, May 12, 2017
SELEBI-PHIKWE: The first case of HIV/AIDS was discovered here in the mid-1980s and from then, the copper and nickel mining town has been the epicentre of the epidemic.
Various interventions by Government, Non-Governmental Organsations (NGOs) and corporates have reined in the prevalence and incidence rates to some extent. However, the closure of BCL Mine last October snatched the economic rug from under the feet of the town’s residents, some of whom have resorted to the oldest profession.
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...