Phikwe citrus project to meet harvest deadline
Friday, August 04, 2023 | 700 Views |
This was confirmed by President Mokgweetsi Masisi when addressing a political rally in Tonota over the weekend. Previously, there have been concerns from various stakeholders that challenges posed by factors such as managing the impact of COVID-19 might negatively affect the project’s timelines.
“Next year January will mark the first harvest at the Selebi-Phikwe project,” said Masisi, who has visited the project several times since it was commissioned more than two years ago. “This is one project which will directly and indirectly create more jobs for Batswana once it has reached its capacity.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...