BHC uphill task to plug housing deficit

The Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) says it is upping efforts to address the countrys housing shortage by building 1,500 housing units annually under a number of social housing schemes.

Rapid urbanisation coupled with limited supply of serviced land has resulted in a backlog as housing supply, both for rental and purchase, does not commensurate demand.

During the half-year period ended September 30, 2017, BHC chief executive officer, Reginald Motswaiso said the corporation delivered 600 houses under the Self Help Housing Agency (SHHA) scheme and 313 houses under Public Officers Housing Initiative (POHI).

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Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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