Butchery owners warned against �hot� cattle
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Police and butchery owners from Gaborone and surrounding villages, met at Tsholofelo Hall on Tuesday where the law enforcement officers stressed that the rules around the purchase and slaughter of cattle must be adhered to.
The aptly named anti-stock theft branch deputy director, assistant commissioner Emmanuel Dikgomo said police, overwhelmed by cases of stock theft, have discovered that these are mainly driven by butchery owners who buy and sell stolen cattle.
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...