We�ll be tortured, killed if we go back � Namibian refugees
Wednesday, January 06, 2016
On Monday, the Lobatse High Court granted the refugees temporary relief from deportation as well as the right to access a key report on which their repatriation was based. Botswana, Namibia and the UNHCR had agreed on a December 31 deadline for the end of refugee status for the Namibians, as the report allegedly indicated safe conditions for the refugees return.
The UNHCR helped some cross over, while the Namibian government promised cash grants, housing materials, food supplies for three months and other incentives for voluntary repatriation.
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...