Botswana submits EIA for Walvis Bay project
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
The corporate communications manager of Botswana Railways, Kefilwe Batsalelwang told Mmegi Business that the comments from residents were incorporated into the report and submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism in Namibia by end of May.
“The infrastructural developments which includes the construction of palisade fencing were completed by the end of May and due to some complaints by residents in Namibia, the government of Botswana had to submit an EIA report again,” she said.
Botswana's cattle industry is one of the country's greatest assets. For many families, cattle are a source of income, food, pride, and culture. They pay school fees, build homes, and support livelihoods. Beyond the farm, the beef industry creates jobs and earns the country valuable foreign exchange through exports.That is why the construction of the new containment fence should not be viewed as just another government project. It is an...