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BVI embarks on P500m revamp

Revamp: Madeswi says plans for a plant renewal are underway PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Revamp: Madeswi says plans for a plant renewal are underway PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) has announced plans for a P500 million revamp of its production plant, a move aimed at modernising operations, improving efficiency, and positioning the institute for long-term sustainability.

Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, BVI CEO, Andrew Madeswi, said the ageing plant had become a significant operational challenge, both in terms of compliance and maintenance costs.

“Our equipment is very old, and its parts are no longer available in the market. This makes maintenance extremely costly,” he explained.

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