Sure as hell the fuel will move!

While experts have always agreed that the massive fuel storage facility in Gaborone West were a potential sure-fire conflagration, the government has seemed unperturbed over the years. Thankfully, a change of heart will see the facility moved to Tshele Hill in Kgatleng, writes GREG KELEBONYE

You can almost see it in the eye of your mind: It's midday.  The temperature hovers around 40 degrees Celsius.  People are going about their business.  An explosion.  A ball of fire from the sky.  A gigantic lid resembling an unidentified flying object (UFO) whooshes over rooftops and lands at the Village. 

Armageddon is the last thought on the minds of several religiously-inclined mortals as their petrol drenched bodies go up in scampering little balls of fire.  For miles around, people are shaken out of their chairs as the explosion sends tremors across the land.

Editor's Comment
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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