Seretses mum on RFT investigations
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
The company has won tenders worth over P1 million from departments under his ministry, he confirmed to Parliament recently. Among the departments under Seretse's ministry are Botswana Defence Force (BDF), Botswana Police, Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) among others. RFT Botswana has in the past won tenders to supply one of the departments with equipment.
Speaking in a brief interview yesterday, Seretse said that it would be unprofessional and unwise to comment on matters that are being investigated by Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crimes (DCEC). "I can't comment on matters that are under DCEC investigations. It would be unprofessional and unwise for me to do that," he said.He stated that the DCEC should be given time to do their investigations and that he would be prepared to answer any quieries once the findings have been brought forward.
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...