Mohembo bridge to boost tourism industry

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Magosi (left) signing the contract with the Italian joint venture representative, Alex De Col PIC: KATLEGO MOTSAMAI

Construction of the Okavango River Bridge in Mohembo is expected to enhance economic activity in that area and provide opportunities for the expansion of tourism.

At a contract signing of the bridge project in Gaborone yesterday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of transport and communications, Elias Magosi, said the construction of the P1.04 billion bridge is of socio-economic importance to the Delta and Chobe areas.

“The bridge will bring a lot of value to Shakawe and Mohembo villages, as well as to the rest of the country,” he said.

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