19 Feb 2026

Boasa Integrated Farmers Association in Mabeleapudi would want to fully embrace the economic potential of Moringa tree. The economic spin-offs of this ambitious project abound and can bring about a ray of hope at a time when the country’s economic lanscape is at its lowest ebb.

Upon realising Moringa’s economic potential, the 48 member’ association have a dream to plant the ‘tree of life’ over a huge chunk of land measuring 28 hectors at Selathamokowe/Taukome lands.

To date, the association has started the ball rolling by digging deep-down individual members’ pockets to plough 10 of the 28 hectors with the view to aurgment hectorage planted in the near future.

Boasa Integrated Farmers Association have started the project with the help of Mr Hunter of Hunter Global Network, who was the brain behind the planting of Moringa trees at Gakutlo in the Kweneng district.

The upbeat Boasa Integrated Farmers Association Chairperson, Mr Gobonetse Seetswane, relayed in an interview with BOPA that the huge employment prospects lie ahead if all goes well.

To add cherry on top, the expected economic spin-offs that will be derived from the multi-million project according to Mr Seetswane, will bolster the over-all development of the little-known Mabele-a-pudi village located within the Serowe North constituency.

‘’Members of the association conceived the idea of ploughing Moringa tree as a business as far back as 2025 and we remain ambitious that we will become the beehive of Moringa production and its 17-level value chain ranging from seed propagation to products like oil, powder, tea, capsules and many others,’’ he said of the hig- value ‘miracle tree’.

At full production, the multi-million mega project is expected to churn-out a staggering P5.6 million from the sale of Moringa trees and will supply far-flung places, including Europe, which has shown interest in the project.

Furthermore, Mr Seetswane indicated that together with the group he leads they have done fair share of research on Moringa and learned about the symbiotic relationship between the plant and humans and realized the tree’s nutritional value and healing power.

Beyond providing food, he noted moringa leaves can be used as relish or Morogo, adding that every part of the Moringa plant is edible. “Moringa powder is used as a medicine in multiple ways that prevent and treat chronic diseases like inflammatory diseases, diabetes and cancer, among others,” he said.

He said they have decided to plant the Moringa Oleifera variety, whose leaves can also be used to produce tea. “It boosts the immune system and improves digestive health. It supports blood sugar regulation, heart and skin health while providing vitamins A, C and E,” he said.

The saying that one should not despise small beginnings resonates well with Boasa Integrated Farmers Association’s vision, which advocates for a full-blown professional company that will have a board of directors conducting its affairs, accountants, security personnel, transport and logistics, and many other professionals.

Mr Seetswane is worried, though, about the impassable road that leads to the farm, especially during the rainy season. It is his fervent prayer that the road could be maintained to a better standard sooner than later to ensure smooth production.

An elderly man, Mr Maruapula Tumelo from Molodi cattle post, near Tshimoyapula attests that Moringa leaves and powder have healing properties, having used the same, to treat his foot joint that was problematic in the past.

He attributed the improvement of his blood pressure to Moringa leaves. He advises people to normalize using Moringa and to plant the trees in their yards. Ms Mogametsi Tapologo, aged 47, attested that after drinking Moringa juice, one feels confident and energetic, describing the tree as a powerful remedy for numerous ailments.

The tree, also known as a wonder tree, has enormous value and incredible potential for protecting and nourishing hair and skin as well as treating swelling and stomach upset.

Traditionally, the plant is used to cure wounds, pain, ulcers, liver and heart diseases, cancer and inflammation. ENDS