Botswana finally draws Zambezi water for irrigation

Speaking during an interview at the World Water Day commemorations at the diamond rich village of Letlhakane in the Boteti Sub-District, Mokaila said implementation of the concluded plans is underway.

He revealed that the water is intended for use in the Zambezi Integrated Agro-commercial developmental project. He further said Agro farmers in the Pandamatenga area will be allowed to do their farming throughout the year through irrigation schemes. The minister also said the water drawn from the Chobe/Zambezi water basin will be linked up with the existing North/South carrier pipeline to supply water deficient centres in the eastern part of the country. He hailed the Zambezi Water Course Commission (ZAMCOM) for playing a significant role in ensuring that Botswana will draw water from the Chobe/Zambezi basin.