Gov�t to tackle poor projects delivery

Tightening screws: Ebineng
Tightening screws: Ebineng

The Transport and Communications ministry says it will tighten screws on the implementation of public infrastructure projects to address concerns of poor quality products, unfinished works and cost overruns.

The ministry said this at a consultative meeting for roads and ICT [information and communications technology] projects held in Gaborone this week.

Permanent secretary in the ministry, Kabelo Ebineng said they are concerned that it is not getting value for money in most of the projects because of poor quality products, unfinished works and cost overruns.

Editor's Comment
Tana project a welcome development

Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...

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