Agric the answer to ailing economy � Dikgosi
Friday, February 03, 2017
Dikgosi said this when debating Kgosi Thabo Masunga’s motion in which he was calling on the house to request Government to consider inclusion of water and irrigation to augment the cluster fencing initiative.
Dikgosi said in the past agriculture was the largest livelihood generating activity in the country, but over the years Batswana decided to abandon farming. Commenting Kgosi Kgomotso Boiditswe of Serowe region said farming is important and can sustain the country’s economy, especially that the mining sector is no longer capable.
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...