Opposition worried by transfer of PEEPA to OP
Thursday, February 25, 2016
They expressed concern that the move and other earlier transfers of government departments to the OP are not justified and are likely to overwhelm the office.
When contributing to the debates on the consolidated and development funds estimates 2016/17 committee of supply on Tuesday, Gaborone Bonnington South, MP Ndaba Gaolatlhe, lamented the decision to transfer PEEPA to the OP. He said although he supported the budget for the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, he is not sure if Matambo had anything to do with the decision.
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...