A tuckshop, Tshupelo�s panacea against poverty
Friday, August 29, 2014
The 25-year-old single mother of three – a daughter and two sons – had no means of fending for her family and only had a bleak future to look forward to, feeling impotent against the debilitating effects of poverty. Besides her three children, Tshupelo is also taking care of her 17-year-old brother who is boarding at Masunga Senior Secondary School.
It was not until BSB came to her aid with the tuckshop, which came stocked with a wide variety of merchandise amounting to P1,700, that Tshupelo began to see signs of relief on the horizon. It is anticipated her start-up stock will give her a profit of around P1,000.
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...