Lobatse Corruption Under Microscope
Monday, July 24, 2017
Speaking during a Kgotla meeting here yesterday the council’s anti-corruption wing chairperson, Mike Taukobong said they are concerned with the way tenders are awarded and issues of bribes, which he said have become a common practice.
“There are some cases of corruption that we have put under microscope which happen in the eyes of the community of Lobatse. People are corrupt and they are known. Company owners steal from the council because of relationships they have with officers.
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...