Ipeleneng tender war in Mochudi
Monday, March 10, 2014
It does not take require a genius to find out why the Ipelegeng tender is being so bitterly fought for in Mochudi; at P6,000 a month that job pays an ordinary villager the equivalent salary of a university graduate. On one side are the Junior Certificate (JC) and Form Five dropouts queuing for the tenders and on the other hand are the village paupers and the elderly, who believe the tenders were introduced to help them survive.
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...