Masisi against CEE law
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Debating the adoption of the Citizen Economic Empowerment (CEE) Policy in Parliament yesterday, Masisi said Botswana has an open market economic system, arguing that there is no need to start controlling the system by way of law.
He said the economy should be allowed to operate "dynamically", adding that even in the policy before the House, there are preferential thresholds for citizens. He said being against the establishment of CEE legislation is not to suggest that citizens should not be nurtured.
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...