Leather Park aims for December production
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 3880 Views |
Value add: Leathern tannery activities could soon kick off in Lobatse
The Leather Park has been in the pipeline since 2014 with little progress, a fact that has frustrated authorities and residents in the border town.
The implementation of the Leather Park was said to be delayed by the need for project reconfiguration to address emerging risks from a change in the project scope and location. The declining national herd warranted a review of the project’s business case to determine the minimal amount of raw material required to kick-start a viable leather processing operation.
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...