Tonota district tour to push self-reliance, investment
Friday, April 24, 2026 | 40 Views |
Sefume.
Addressing a series of kgotla meetings across villages such as Mathangwane, Natale, Chadibe, Mandunyane and Serule, the Chairperson consistently emphasised that meaningful progress will depend on unity, hard work and a deliberate shift towards community-driven development.
In Natale, he made a strong appeal for residents to position their village as an attractive investment destination, noting that economic growth cannot be achieved without deliberate efforts to improve infrastructure, service delivery and community participation.
Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...