Mahupela offers miners 6% increment
Friday, June 20, 2014
The 2014/2015 wage negotiations between the mine and Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) have broken down as the Union has rejected the offer and demanded a 12 percent across the board increase.
In a brief to workers, Mahupela explained that the negotiations that commenced in April were set against a difficult background of low metal prices, below budget production, revenue losses recorded in the 2013 financial year, projected losses for the 2014 financial year as well as other operational challenges.
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...