�Gaolathe�s faction manufactures crisis at UDC�
Friday, September 01, 2017
On Tuesday, Molapise through Hilda Sibisibi, an employe at UDC office, sent an agenda for the UDC NEC scheduled for September 5. Sibisibi is a well-known supporter of Ndaba Gaolathe, a president of one of the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) factions. Surprisingly, the agenda was not sent to the UDC president, Duma Boko and vice president, Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP). According to the agenda, the UDC convenor, Lebang Mpotokwane will present an item on proposal to pre-schedule meetings and another proposal to circulate minutes of previous meetings with notice of the next meeting.
He will also present an item about activation of group established to implement decisions of the NEC. Reverend Prince Dibeela, who was also the convenor of the opposition bloc will present about recommendations of the Transitional Committee. This Transitional Committee/Team is a hot potato within the UDC affiliates. Dibeela is also Botswana National Front (BNF) vice president. Those who deny the existence of the committee are of the view that they do not know who mandated it. And they argue that they do not know who drafted the terms of reference.
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...