The Impending Four Months Of Thirst
Monday, February 29, 2016
Interestingly, the WUC did not go into details, the specific details that the public need to arm themselves with and prepare for what could possibly be the worst four months of thirst in Gaborone and the surrounding areas.
The announcement lacked such important details as the capacity of water that will be supplied to the Gaborone region, from alternative sources other than Mmamashia treatment plant, which will not be pumping anything at all in the four months starting this week.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...