State of emergency- youth in trouble!

With only seven days before the much commemorated Day of the African Child, one cannot stop wondering what these commemorations mean to the vulnerable child out there. Seeing vulnerable children seek attention in the most radical way is not a walk in the park.

If you are given a responsibility to raise or care for children in whatever way, you should know that crisis is brewing when you are driving to attend a traditional wedding ceremony at half-past-five in the morning during the weekend and somewhere along the way you see a group of about six to 12- year-olds already playing in the street.

Sometimes if you create a moment to talk to them briefly, they would tell you that the parents are at home sleeping and that they are used to playing from that time till sunset during weekends or school holidays.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

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...

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