Botswana plans 24-hour border operations

Briefing the media at the ministry's headquarters in Gaborone, Peter Siele said arrangements are being made for Tlokweng, Pioneer Gate, Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Mamuno and Ramokgwebana border posts to operate 24 hours by the first half of next year.

Siele said progressive initiatives have been taken with neighbours Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa on the issue. "As soon as it is practicable, and in concert with our neighbouring countries, we should be fully operational in those areas at the latest by mid-2009," said Siele.