Over 6,000 delightful splashes

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The sight of a parent holding the limp body of their child who just drowned is heart wrenching. “But parents can prevent their children from drowning in their or the neighbours’ swimming or duck pool by teaching them to swim at an early age,” says Debbie Rousse, who owns the Gaborone Aquatic Centre.

The school is in its 12th year running and has trained over 6,000 children.

“When your child is trained, you can rest assured that he or she would be able to swim to safety in the event he slipped into a body of large water, and there is no adult to rescue him or her,” she says.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

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...

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