The rise and fall of African Copper Mine
Friday, April 22, 2016
Directors of the mine quickly named their operation ‘Mowana’ (Baobab), which was a tree within the mine property. Baobab is also abundant in Dukwi and nearby areas.
The news that the government had issued a mining licence to African Copper raised much optimism among the residents of Dukwi and its environs. Until then, Dukwi was a sleepy village, which was only remarkable for hosting political refugees mainly Namibia, Somalia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique, the DRC and others.
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...