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Half-billion pula lost to non-starter DM projects

Groundbreaking of one of the country's major projects. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Groundbreaking of one of the country's major projects. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Taxpayers are set to fork out nearly half-a-billion pula to settle claims for 132 government projects that were suspended before a single brick could be laid, or any foundation dug.

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has set aside funds in the 2026–2027 financial year to settle outstanding payments and certified claims arising from the Development Manager (DM) model adopted by the previous administration.

The allocation comes after 132 projects were halted at conceptual stages 1 and 2, meaning most never progressed beyond drawings, feasibility studies, and preliminary processes.

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