Masire Disappointed As Shortage Persists
Monday, July 06, 2020
Snaking queues and dry pumps have become the order of the day amidst fears the crisis is set to hit its peak in the coming days.
A truck drivers’ strike is looming in South Africa, a major supplier of Botswana’s fuel. Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security permanent secretary, Mmetla Masire expressed his disappointment after the fuel situation did not normalise as he had promised last week Saturday.
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...