Authorities defend flogging of illegal Zims
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Mosojane’s sentiments come in the wake of an article that recently appeared in a Zimbabwe newspaper, New Zimbabwe, that said Zimbabweans were discriminated against by the laws of Botswana when it comes to flogging.
“Corporal punishment is recognised by a number of legal statutes in Botswana. Even Batswana who commit petty crimes receive corporal punishment. Zimbabwean authorities who allegedly said so are probably not aware of our laws in Botswana.”
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...