Rari urges govt to rethink BCL retrenchments
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
BCL Mine has already issued its employees with letters informing them of the retrenchment exercise that will start at the end of the month. It is reported that close to 900 employees will lose their jobs.
Speaking during a petition handover at BCL offices on Monday by the Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) members, Rari said government has and continues to inject huge sums of money into BCL operations.
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...