No qualified personnel for top BURS post
Friday, February 21, 2020
The post has been vacant since December 2018 following the departure of Keneilwe Morris. Morris has not been replaced with a substantive head. Before he left, Morris had been at the helm of the tax agency for about eight years following his appointment in 2010. Segolo Lekau succeeded him on an acting basis. This week, some Members of Parliament (MP) were unimpressed with the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Dr Thapelo Matsheka’s response that they are unable to identify a suitable candidate to fill the post.
Matsheka said the position has been advertised twice, first in September 2018 and then again in December 2019.
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...