Dikoloti ropes in prisoners in fight against FMD

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 | 90 Views |

OTSE: With the government bemoaning the shortage of resources in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease in the Southern part of Botswana, they are working on engaging prisoners to assist in building a new containment fence.

Acting Minister of Agriculture Dr Edwin Dikoloti revealed the plan during a Kgotla meeting he addressed in Otse yesterday.

"Deputy Permanent Secretary for Livestock Farming Dr Kefentse Motshegwa has started engaging with the Prisons Officials as we intend to use skilled prisoners to assist us build the containment fence," he said.

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