Sebina saga: Ntlhaile storms out of PAC meeting
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Ntlhaile, who is the Member of Parliament for Jwaneng-Mabutsane, said that it could not be “business as usual” for the committee while society was still reeling from the continued sexual abuse of young children, with some culprits being politicians.
In recent weeks, Botswana has been rocked by allegations that an MP and councillor connived to cover up the latter’s affair with a schoolgirl that resulted in a pregnancy. Pressure groups have been holding public lobby events, while a social media campaign has been mounted to push for investigations and justice, as well as greater protection for all vulnerable girls around the country.
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...