Food safety time bomb
Friday, March 20, 2015
Food safety experts, scientists and consumer rights’ activists say Botswana is sitting on a ticking time bomb as Batswana continue to consume toxic substances in their food, blissfully unaware of the consequences.
Large volumes of unsafe bottled water, canned foods, beverages, cheap generic soft drinks, pre-packaged snacks, sauces and spices continue to pass everyday undetected by food safety authorities and ending up as people’s meals.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...