Choppies splash P500,000 on GC Mayor�s marathon
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Speaking at a press briefing yesterday in Gaborone, Mayor Kagiso Thutwe said the city council has partnered with Choppies who have come in as a Gold Sponsor with the value of P500,000. He said the money would cover the prize money and key operational processes.
Thutwe also said despite Gaborone being one of the fastest growing cities in Africa and the world, the recent financial crisis has slowed development, which has immensely contributed to the social and economic problems that the citizens of the city have succumbed to. He said the Gaborone City Council had to come up with morale boosting activities for the residents.
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...