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Opposition slams ‘unethical’ bull semen sale

Monday, October 16, 2023 | 1570 Views |

Masisi with some of cabinet members.PIC.PHATSIMO KAPENG

In a move that has been chided by the opposition, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, cabinet members and some top government officials will be the first in line to receive the bull semen from the cattle which were imported from Texas, USA in May this year.

According to a Savingram by Permanent secretary to the President dated October 12, Masisi will on Monday travel with an entourage of high elites that include ministers, assistant ministers and as well as senior officials who attend Cabinet meetings to Ramatlabama Artificial Insemination and Training Centre where they will hold their next cabinet meeting.

Besides the cabinet meeting, the entourage will also get the ‘preferential’ opportunity to purchase bull semen which will be sold at the Artificial Insemination and Training Centre.

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