Khama is right on EFF
Friday, November 21, 2014
Local media have been reporting the EFF visa requirement without questioning why Botswana is so hell bent on wanting to know in advance when these EFF members visit the country.
Most people, some in the media, take the government’s EFF visa decision as part of the war against opponents. They believe it is a new form of ammunition President Ian Khama is using to deal with foreigners deemed to be against the government. They link it with similar visa requirements slapped on Rick Yune, the actor friend of opposition chief Duma Boko or Basarwa lawyer, Advocate Gordon Bennett. And I must add here, that the government erred in the Yune and Bennett cases.
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...