BCP wants ailing Merafhe to �pay back the money�
Friday, August 29, 2014
The BCP wants the court to issue an order directing the president to disclose documentary evidence of each payment and the value amount accorded to Merafhe. They want the court to declare that all such payments were made unlawfully and illegally.
“There was no constitutional basis of making such payments and/or awarding such payments. There was also no legislative basis for making the payments and awarding the benefits. That such payments and award of benefits were not based on any established rule of practice,” read the court papers. The BCP also wants court to declare that the Green Book has no legislative and constitutional foundation and therefore cannot be relied upon for the purposes contended by the president.
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...