Chobe Zambezi dream moves closer to reality

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Tapping the source: The world famous quadripoint, where the Chobe meets the Zambezi, will supply nearly 500 million cubic metres of water each year across the country PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Thirteen years after neighbouring countries agreed that Botswana could withdraw nearly 500 million cubic metres of water each year from the Zambezi, local water authorities are close to starting spadework on a multi-billion project that represents the country’s future water supply. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI reports

All the dams that can plausibly be built in the country, have already been built, says Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) CEO, Gaselemogwe Senai.

At present and forecast rates of consumption, these dams are sufficient to supply the country until about 2029, after which point new sources of water need to come in and carry consumers into the future.

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