Japan to open embassy in Botswana
Friday, April 13, 2007
"Everybody seems to wear a smile here, you are all happy people," they said. The Japanese envoys said that they intended to open the embassy towards end of this year or by early next year. They explained that they were still engaged in talks with the Botswana government on the issue and were hopeful it would soon be finalised.
For decades, the Francistown-Nata road has witnessed countless accidents, many of them fatal. Families have lost loved ones. Businesses have suffered delays while motorists have repeatedly complained about the poor condition of the road.The opening of the new section is therefore welcome news and a reminder that investing in quality infrastructure can save lives.However, while the smooth new surface brings relief, it also comes with greater...