Govt urges Batswana to help cut P7bn processed food import bill
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Giving a televised update, the Agricultural Minister Karabo Gare yesterday said in the past financial year, government had spent more than P7.74 billion importing processed food.
"It is high time we tap into this industry, because we can create jobs and become food sufficient," he said.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...