Will WUC pass the test?

As Spring yields to Summer, the Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) again faces its annual battle of keeping taps flowing in a semi-arid country where water shortages are a way of life.

The summers of the past two years have been particularly difficult for consumers, especially in the southern regions, where declining and failed water reservoirs, coupled with weak infrastructure, meant long periods of water scarcity and punitive supply restrictions.

For a long period in greater Gaborone, the sight of trucks laden with all types of containers rushing to and fro, were even more common than the ubiquitous LPG gas delivery vans, as residents fought for each and every drop.

Editor's Comment
Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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