Struggling FCC to �tax� the informal sector
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Last Friday, civic leaders raised concerns after Finance and Development Committee chairperson, James Kgalajwe, presented a P184 million recurrent budget.
Early this year, the FCC took a decision to lower rate charges as a way of accommodating individual ratepayers, a move that impacted negatively on their overall finances.
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...