MI spying on union leaders
Thursday, November 12, 2009
A recent report published by The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) alleges that members of Military Intelligence (MI) have been spying on the presidents of the Botswana Unified Local Government Service Association (BULGSA) and the Botswana Federation of Secondary School Teachers (BOFESETE).
ITUC last week published a report on core labour standards in the countries of the Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU), which comprises Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland. "Besides dismissals, other anti-union practices include harassment, spying and threats," says the report.
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...