Gov’t sticks to its guns on veggie import ban
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Pushing on: Local farmers are making an impact in local supply
The cream of South Africa’s farming industry met on Thursday in Pretoria discussing challenges affecting the industry. While not appearing on the agenda and not mentioned officially by the speakers, the matter of the ban on certain horticultural products by Botswana was expected to feature in informal discussions at Agri SA’s congress.
Agri SA, that country’s largest and oldest farmers’ organisation, has been outspoken about the impact of the ban on its members. This week’s congress provided farmers with an opportunity to meet President Cyril Ramaphosa and his agric minister, Thoko Didiza, to pile more pressure on prying the borders open.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...