Thieves target copper cables at Phakalanes dark city
Friday, April 13, 2012
Mmegi has also learnt that due to the standoff between Phakalane Estates on one side and Botswana Power Corporation and Water Utilities Corporation one the other, some of the home buyers have instructed their banks to withhold making payments to BHC pending connection of utilities.
Thieves are now taking advantage of the standoff that goes back to December last year when the houses were completed. The utilities want Phakalane Estates to fork out P55 million for the upgrading of a sewerage pump and a power substation for the whole of Phakalane.
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...