BDP is taking Batswana for granted
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Government efforts to diversify the economy and move away from reliance on mining as a major source of income and hence increase government revenue have never borne any fruits because of the approach of the BDP government. Its belief that foreign investors are central in achieving economic diversification is very unfortunate.
This together with failure by the BDP government to make investments in certain areas at the right time will continue to haunt us as long as it is in power.
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...