BOFEPUSU, BFTU kiss, makeup

The rift between Botswana Federation of Trade Union (BFTU) and Botswana Federation of Public Parastatal and Private Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) could end after the two released a joint statement this week.

The federations indicated an agreement to work together to represent workers at the coming International Labour Conference.

The International Labour Conference will hold its 107th labour conference from May 27 to June 9, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland. The two federations have been tussling over the status to represent Botswana workers at the conference over the years, and were involved in near-fist fights over a place on the high table during the same Conference in Geneva, Switzerland last year.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

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...

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