Ex-mine employees haunted by unpaid loans
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Concerned former employees highlighted this during a meeting that was addressed by the Member of Parliament for Selebi-Phikwe West Dithapelo Keorapetse. One of the employees said the bank demanded a share of the little package he got from the Mine to prevent interest charges.
“I was told that despite the fact that I do not have any source of income at the moment I must continue to service the loan failure of which deputy sheriffs would be engaged to recover the money from me. We cannot commit ourselves that we can service the loans effectively without any income,” he said.
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...