China Funds Nata-Maun Road Feasibility Study

China has fully funded the Nata-Maun road feasibility study to the tune of P3.4 million.

This follows after the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Kenneth Matambo and the ambassador of China to Botswana Zhao Yanbo signed letters of exchange for the Nata-Maun road feasibility study on Friday.

“This is not only a sign that we have a true friend in China, but it also goes a long way in demonstrating that China still very much appreciates our need for development assistance in spite of our high middle income status,” said Matambo.

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Justice delayed is development denied

The P300 million internal roads tender is a case study. A bidder’s complaint revealed alleged irregularities. A tribunal ordered a re-evaluation.The council and the initial winner appealed to the High Court. Now, the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, frustrated by the delay, writes to the council suggesting the tender be cancelled, and an alternative procurement model be explored, while the matter is still before the courts....

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