Designated driver for drinkers

Despite the government's efforts to reduce alcohol abuse, since President Ian Khama began his term in 2008, many Batswana are still unrepentant drinkers.  In fact, besides the introduction of the alcohol levy and the cutting down of operating hours for establishments trading in alcohol; there has not been a significant change in local drinking patterns. Drunken driving has also become the norm.

District traffic officer for Mogoditshane, Member Machola told Mmegi in an interview that over a three day period, beginning March 25-27 a total of 96 drivers were tested for alcohol at three roadblocks.  Of these, only 19 had no trace of alcohol in their blood, while 29 tested positive, and 48 had traces of alcohol but were below the legal limit of 0.35mg/1000ml.