Are we buying toys or war Jets?

The President has gone to Sweden. It has now come to light that the President is on a window shopping exercise for fighter jets so as to augment our security.

Having left station there has been so much talk on the streets and by various commentators as to the worth of acquiring weapons of war as opposed to dealing with social atrocities existing within Botswana.

This then calls for one to make introspection into government’s commitment towards our human rights as a country vis  a vis security of the republic. I must concede from the onset that a delicate exercise must be done on this issue and to take it at face value may derogate from the hidden and unknown world of espionage.

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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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