PAC raises alarm over payment of ghost houses
Friday, August 14, 2020
The Committee raised the concern during the presentation by the Botswana Police Service (BPS) Commissioner, Keabetswe Makgophe.
The police commissioner disclosed to have paid over P1 million for an unoccupied building in Francistown for a period of 15 months. Admitting the misuse of public funds, Makgophe said after securing the huge building, they had to undergo a process of partitioning it, something that took a time than they had expected.
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...