Milk production improves, deficit persists
Thursday, December 07, 2017
According to the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security, the rise in local milk production is a welcome development but it still represent less than 10% of the country’s annual demand.
The 6.2 million produced this year represents only 9.5% of the 64 million litres of national demand per annum.
While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...