Batswana should unite against A1 fatalities

The A1 highway, stretching from Ramatlabama to Ramokgwebana, is the backbone of Botswana's transport network. It carries passenger buses, private vehicles, haulage trucks and cross-border commercial traffic linking Botswana with other SADC countries. Yet, despite its strategic importance, the road remains narrow, congested and increasingly dangerous.

Successive governments have acknowledged the need to upgrade the A1 into a dual carriageway. Promises have been made over the years, but little has changed on the ground while the death toll continues to rise. Travelling on this road has become a frightening experience, with many motorists feeling compelled to pray before embarking on a journey. No road in a peaceful country should inspire such fear.