Gov�t defends contractor in Moshupa bridge fall
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
The contractor, Elsamex-ITNL JVCA who were engaged to rehabilitate the road from Mmankgodi junction to Jwaneng, removed concrete erosion protection covers from the two bridges as part of the works.
Engineers knowledgeable with the project said the removal of the covers had exposed the sand-based bridge support to floodwaters leading to the bridges’ collapse. Several vehicles were damaged in the collapse, while festive travellers were forced to use longer routes that eventually became crowded due to the detour.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...