Girl-child under siege-Francistown mayor
Friday, September 29, 2023 | 50 Views |
The figures were disclosed by city mayor Godisang Radisigo when briefing an ordinary full council meeting this week. The mayor said he is deeply worried by high volumes of child welfare cases especially sexually-related offences such as rape, defilement, and indecent assault against minor girls.
According to him, currently there are 206 child welfare cases which are being handled by different agencies such as the police, Magistrates, and High Court. The cases covered the 2022/2023 financial year.
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...