Thothi keeps it flowing at Boatle

Gaborone Boatle Road at Metsimaswaana bridge. PIC. MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Gaborone Boatle Road at Metsimaswaana bridge. PIC. MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) was forced to intervene recently after the contractors of the P1.7 billion Boatle-Gaborone dual carriageway project dammed off a key river feeding Gaborone Dam.

Metsemaswaane River is one of the three main sources of inflows to Gaborone Dam. The River crosses the A1 to Lobatse just near Mokolodi, where it flows to meet with the Taung and Notwane Rivers, that feed the Dam.

The P1.7 billion project, which started in March 2017 and is due for completion in March 2019, involves the expansion of the key stretch of the A1 to a dual carriageway and associated works.

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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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