Govt plans to ban plastic bags

Wednesday, July 06, 2016

Plastic bags are deemed an environmental hazard

The Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Tshekedi Khama has indicated that government is planning to ban the use of plastic carrier bags in the country.

This comes after constant failures by the government to implement and collect funds from the plastic bag levy that was passed in 2007.

Speaking in Parliament on Monday, Khama said the ministry was advised that the plastic bag levy collection will be complex to administer and that it may not serve the purpose for which it was intended.

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Govt plans to ban plastic bags

The Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Tshekedi Khama has indicated that government is planning to ban the use of plastic carrier bags in the country.

Disc, license renewal requirements waived amid system failures

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

CoA dismisses Meswele convicts' appeal against 40-year imprisonment

‘Insurance killer’ case leaves family in ruins

Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

BPF should get house in order