DCEC target councils, traders in licence corruption
Monday, November 13, 2017
Most of the cases are said to be in Gaborone and Kweneng and Kgatleng District Councils. In one of the shocking incidents, a prohibited immigrant of Chinese origin was granted a trading licence. According to DCEC public relations officer, Phakamile Kraai the directorate recorded over 34 cases since 2012.
Although Kraai would not go into detail of the cases they are currently handling, he gave a glimpse of the shocking incidents in which they found traders and some council official who issue licences illegally.
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...