Careless disposal of oil a health threat

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The Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR) Kitso Mokaila has urged the public to always ensure that they dispose used oil in a safe manner.

Speaking at the Tsholetrust Tshomarelo Ole/ Waste Oil Management dinner at Cresta Gaborone Lodge, Mokaila said irresponsible disposal poses an environmental and health threat to both animals and human lives.

He discouraged people from disposing oil and other automotive products through sewerage drains, saying it is dangerous and has irreversible impact.

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