Assets law will help reduce corruption
Friday, March 26, 2010
He was speaking at a workshop on corruption and corporate governance organised by City of Francistown yesterday.The senior magistrate said that the absence of the law has contributed to rampant corruption in the country. "There are people who could have been arrested but they are protected, " he said.
Moroka said that if this bill were to be passed and law enacted Batswana would realise that they do not know their country. "Some investors who come here need protection and they might try to offer ministers free shares in their companies in return for protection but if the bill was in place the ministers would not take such offers because they would be afraid they would have to declare the assets," 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...