Court orders the release of asylum seekers
Wednesday, July 05, 2017
The petitioners have taken the director of Immigration and Citizenship, officer commanding of Botswana Prison Service and the officer commanding of the FCII, who are represented by the Attorney General (AG) to court seeking an order that their perpetual incarceration at the FCII be declared unlawful.
Some of the petitioners and their small children have been languishing in custody at the FCII since 2015 contrary to the law that states that keeping them at the FCII for more than 28 days is unlawful.
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...