BOFEPUSU Rallies Behind BCL Workers
Monday, October 24, 2016
The meeting was attended by dozens of people from all walks of life in Selebi-Phikwe, signifying how the decision by government to liquidate and close down the BCL Mine has affected the whole community of Selebi-Phikwe.
The federation officials indicated to the BCL employees and the Selebi-Phikwe community that by bringing a solidarity message to them, they were living up to the old adage, “an injury to one is an injury to all” and as such they could not just watch and become indifferent to the calamity that has befallen the BCL workers and the Selebi-Phikwe community.
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...