Mascom loses first round of tariff war
Friday, June 02, 2017
The cellular network service provider had dragged the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), along with rivals Botswana Telecommunication Corporation Limited, and Orange Botswana (Pty) Ltd, to court to secure an interdict on a March 24, 2017 directive that ordered a reduction in tariffs.
Opposing the application were Dutch Leburu and Kgotso Botlholwe, who argued that the matter was not urgent in that Mascom Wireless had three months (from March to May) to approach the court, but only chose to do so on May 30, a day before the implementation of the directive.
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...