Floods cripple Ramotswa
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Some of the affected areas included the Rural Administration Centre offices, which house the South East District (SED) sub council chamber, District Commissioner’s office and council offices. Also affected were some police and teachers’ houses and cemeteries. The Ramotswa border post was forced to close, while pupils at St Conrads Primary School were sent home as their school was flooded.
A Mmegi newscrew found learners and their teachers standing outside the school premises watching the floodwaters, which showed no signs of receding. The Roman Catholic Church, which is inside St Conrads, was equally affected with reports that some sisters were trapped inside.
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...