Shops ready for festive shopping
Friday, November 19, 2010
Characterised by a lot of celebrations and the giving of gifts, the festive season is time for increased shopping activities. Some of the problems associated with large scale shopping sprees peculiar to this time of the year are stubborn queues, pick pocketing and shoplifting.
The increasingly erratic electricity supply in the country has become a concern to the business community as the festive season approaches.
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...