Walking in the footsteps of Ngwaketse conquerors
Friday, March 09, 2018
A gravel road leads northwest from Moshana Village, from where a donkey-cart path branches off at a gentle northwards angle. On a ridge alongside the Moshana River, a two-kilometre hike takes you to rocky terrain, the unspoilt savanna typical of areas bordering masimo.
Right before you are the ruins of numerous stone walled structures, built without the use of mortar around 1790 and spreading over a massive area that was once the capital of Ba-Ngwaketse. The ruins lie on the foothills of nearby low-lying hills.
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...