Ministries� missing records concern PAC
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
PAC chairman Nehemiah Modubule said there is a growing trend where some ministries fail to keep their accounting records safe.
“It is with great concern that some ministries approach PAC to account when some of their records are missing and it has become a trend that should not be tolerated,” the Lobatse MP said when addressing the media on Friday on the just ended 52nd PAC sitting. He said missing records result in speculation, which gives a false impression of a ministry’s books of accounts. He explained that the committee’s mandate is not to persecute anyone like many believe.
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...