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Economic growth, now with extra bumps

The local council has officially surrendered in its war against potholes. After years of skirmishes involving half bags of tar, ceremonial ribbon cuttings and photo ops with shovels, the potholes have emerged victorious.

Every rainy season, local potholes recruit new allies, expanding their empire faster than the council can hold emergency meetings. Truth be told the tarred section feels like a rude guest crashing a pothole family reunion. Places like BBS Mall, Broadhurst Industrial have officially rebranded themselves as the National Pothole Park. You don’t just drive there—you embark on a geological expedition. Some potholes are shallow, like polite handshakes.

Others are so deep they look like portals to another dimension. And the shapes? Wilson Ngoni would be proud—triangles, blobs, even potholes that look suspiciously like Botswana itself. At this point, our roads don’t need maintenance; they need a curator.

Editor's Comment
Diplomatic relations must be on equal footing

“Let us never negotiate out of fear.But let us never fear to negotiate”– John F. KennedySupport for healthcare, education, skills and infrastructure can improve lives. The reaffirmed commitment to the Mmopane–Block 8 road is welcome for the prospect of better transport links for surrounding communities.China has shown willingness to assist Botswana, and government deserves credit for securing these commitments. However, the success of our...

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