Food vendors resist eviction

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Foods vendors at the Gaborone West mall defiantly resisted eviction by the police during the Easter holidays demanding that they be left undisturbed to earn an honest living.

The food vendors had earlier in the day been called to the police station for a briefing and it was after this meeting that the police raided their businesses. 

On Saturday evening, the police raided the food vendors again and declared that even other small traders selling cigarettes and boiled eggs not operate that evening. But the food vendors refused to budge, those busy frying meat, boldly told the police officers that they were not going to move. 

Editor's Comment
Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

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...

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