Mixed reactions over Seretse resignation
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
The timing of Seretse's resignation could not be worse, in some ways, as the opposition parties and the public at large have been calling for his resignation over a possible conflict of interest.
Unhelpfully, the government and Seretse himself have offered conflicting reasons for his departure and the rumour mill is in overdrive. Some say Seretse resigned after the crime-busting organisation, Directorate of Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) tied up its investigations over possible conflict of interest.
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...