Bill would restrict public access to official information
Friday, November 19, 2010
Announced on October 22 and called the "General Law Amendment Bill," the proposed law's sole aim seems to be to place additional obstacles in the way of access to information and thereby hamper the work of the media even more.
"Drafted by members of the coalition government's ZANU-PF wing, led by President Robert Mugabe, this bill would just aggravate the already precarious situation for Zimbabwe's media," Reporters Without Borders secretary-general Jean-Franois Julliard said. "It is a political manoeuvre designed to prevent any critical examination of the government's actions."
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...