The dust not yet settled
Friday, August 07, 2015
Matolwane- Lesanapole residents leaving court
The wrangle over the naming of the village dates as far back as 1979 when residents found themselves bitterly divided between Lesenepole and Matolwane.
While those in favour of Lesenepole as the name of their village are still in a celebratory mood over their victory, the losers are seeking legal counsel on the matter.
Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...