Refurbished S/Phikwe airport ready for use
Thursday, October 22, 2015
SPEDU Chief Executive Officer, Dr Mokubung Mokubung said the agency was only maintaining the runaway, which had potholes and thereby unfit for use, at a cost of P14.7 million. The project was funded by the European Union through the Re-Employment Account.
“I am happy that the project was done on time and within budget and it is one of the greatest achievements by SPEDU,” he said.
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...