The day workers burnt Francistown

Workers' power: The public sector workers brought down the country to standstill in 2011
Workers' power: The public sector workers brought down the country to standstill in 2011

FRANCISTOWN: Political and labour experts the world over, even the punditocracy, are of the view that employers and trade unions would clash from time to time to protect their interests.

The experts posit that it would be a pie in the sky to suggest that the relationship between the employer and trade unions would be rosy if they do not treat each other as equal partners in the bargaining process.

It is difficult, and an almost impossible task, they add, to separate unions and politics because their interests are inherently intertwined.

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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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