When truth becomes a casualty
Friday, May 27, 2011
For many years, it has been a legitimate and accurate image, a fact from which many Batswana took pride.However, recent years have gradually built up a sense of paranoia for many in Botswana. Recent happenings, such as the ongoing public service strike have contributed to whipping up more suspicion and fear.
This fear has unleashed a torrent of news and rumours that in the new information age is, at the click of a button, dispersed from Gaborone to as far as China and United Kingdom.
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...