Govt backs switch to manufactured sand in construction
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Illegal sand mining has dire environmental consequences
A workshop held by the Department of Mines in collaboration with Botswana Geoscience in Gaborone this week revealed that the characteristics of mortars and concrete using manufactured sand as fine aggregate are superior when compared to the natural sand as fine aggregate.
According to a principal economic geologist for Botswana Geoscience, Nggie Wantlo compared to the natural sand, manufactured sand is cheaper and stronger.
“Safety first is safety always”– Charles M HayesAs most people begin travelling across the country to spend the President’s Holidays with family and friends, there is every reason to embrace the joy and togetherness that this period brings.While holiday periods bring joy, they are sadly often accompanied by a rise in road accidents, violent incidents and other avoidable tragedies. Too often, families that set out to celebrate together end...