WUC water policing
Monday, May 06, 2013
The restrictions , taking into cognizance the poor water situations in this arid country, bars potable water use for gardening, pools, automatic urinaries, car washes, construction activities, among others.Indeed this policing, which is long over due, is most welcome. The need for strict monitoring and of course strict adherence to the restrictions cannot be over emphasised.
The restrictions, if implemented to the letter, would affect certain industries , leisure and health industries which use water activities to attract heir customers. Who would think of a Gaborone Sun pool terrace without potable water, or the luxurious Lansmore hotel Pool being empty? Gyms, all of the gyms, among others use water activities such as swimming, while certain spots such as the Big 5 lodge is famous for pool parties in summer.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...