Our Roads Need Urgent Attention

It is common knowledge that the government is currently burdened with the coronavirus (COVID-19) devastations, which continue to dent many country's coffers.

It seems the virus is mutating, making it even more difficult to control, even lessen fatalities. There is yet another matter that also brings death to many a families' doorstep; our roads. Our roads are a deathtrap.

Any motorist driving around Gaborone will attest to the fact that most roads are in a poor condition for motorists to be driving. Our roads have so many potholes that drivers don't go for long distances without running into a pothole. Potholes, as we all know, are dangerous and can cause accidents. When talking about accidents on our roads, we rarely mention the condition of our roads as another factor that can contribute to fatal accidents, but they do! Most roads in Gaborone need not only an experienced driver, but also someone familiar with particular roads, and perhaps know where the potholes are located to manoeuvre. For those who are not familiar with the roads, it is a total nightmare as the driver will only notice the pothole when they are very close, and some may swerve without observing to avoid the pothole, which sadly may result in an accident.

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