FNBB Helps Clients Minimise The Impact Of Load-Shedding
Monday, September 21, 2015
The Generator Finance loan from FNBB comes as solution to help mitigate the impact of power shortage in the country. The power shortages have become a regional phenomenon and it is becoming increasingly difficult to increase power imports so as to support adequate local electricity distribution. As a result, Botswana has undergone some load shedding and blackouts during working hours, which has affected operations of most businesses.
Grace Setlhare Mankanku, Director of FNB Business says, “We believe that this is an appropriate solution as load-shedding is increasingly affecting businesses and consumers, therefore, financing generators will go a long way to helping our customers to plan better”. “It is important for the private sector to support efforts to minimise the impact of energy constraints on businesses as well as consumers.
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...