Dikoloti admits delays in paying tractor owners

Responding to a parliamentary question from Shoshong MP, Moneedi Bagaisamang, Dikoloti said the ministry was fully aware of the delays. He explained that payments were stalled by financial constraints at the start of the season and complications in the Crop Management System (CMS), which processes all transactions under the programme.

He said late registration by some service providers, Know Your Customer compliance requirements, and verification of planted areas further slowed down payments. In some cases, tractor owners reportedly ploughed before registering on the CMS, making it difficult for the ministry to validate the work done.