A million Batswana on land waiting list
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
The minister of Lands and Housing Prince Maele, told Parliament last week his ministry has a budget of P45 million to embark on land service and allocation, especially in the peri-urban areas where the demand is high.
“That notwithstanding, there are 1.062,158 applicants on the waiting list as maintained and published by various Land Boards and the Department of Lands. The applicants in these waiting lists will continue to be vetted for eligibility for allocation, to ensure compliance with the Land Policy provision on equity in distribution of land,” he said.
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...