BDP Ngami top dogs in movie-style fracas
Thursday, April 27, 2017
The incident appears to be a continuation of long-running tensions allegedly between supporters of Thato Kwerepe and Jacob Nkate. Kwerepe and Nkate are believed to have had a fall-out after an acrimonious primary election battle in 2009, which Nkate won, but subsequently lost to a Botswana Congress Party candidate in the general election.
In an apparent mirroring of that conflict, the BDP Ngami regional chairperson, Kabo Kurusa and his regional secretary, Shadrack Sianga recently became locked in a matter before the police over claims and counter-claims of violence and threats. The two officials are believed to belong to rival camps in the Kwerepe/Nkate divide.
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...