The rebirth of hope at Tati
Friday, May 02, 2025 | 620 Views |
Coming soon: Full operations are scheduled to resume in coming years at Tati Nickel PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The people of Francistown have every right to be sceptical. The tale of the economy of the northern city is one of bright but broken promises, hopes built then dashed, the kind of situation that makes citizens become resistant to hope.
Francistowners still remember the famous Activox disappointment, where it appeared the nickel coming out of Tati would be refined, creating mind-blowing value for the city and the broader economy.
The sight of submerged yards and closed roads is an inconvenience and a clear sign that the capital’s water passages pose a problem to residents. With more rain forecast, this is not a time for panic, as Gaborone City Council (GCC) Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng rightly urges, but it is most certainly a time for urgent, collective action.His appeal for calm must be matched by a firm commitment from both the GCC authorities and every single resident....