Govt�s unpaid water bill sails past P200m
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
On Monday, before the ongoing Parliamentary Committee on Statutory Bodies, WUC acting CEO, Mmetla Masire said the Corporation’s finances were weighed down by significant debt, led by government.
He said efforts to recover the debt were hampered by a directive that government ministries and departments should not be disconnected for non-payment. “When we were allowed to cut, we were recovering monies. The policy used to work because we got responses.
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...