Only brave MPs for the Parliamentary Flats

Mmegi is informed that the renovation of Parliamentary Flats is progressing at a snail's pace. "As a matter of fact there isn't much going on at the Parliamentary Village that could be classified as refurbishment," said an MP, who preferred not to be identified.

The slow progress could be a blow to the image of the National Assembly, especially that Members of Parliament (MPs) of the ninth Parliament started complaining about the poor state of the apartments as far back as 2006. They complained that the roofs were leaking and ceilings falling apart, thus putting their lives in danger. The cause of the delay in refurbishment is attributed to some MPs' refusal to vacate their flats when Parliament was dissolved in August. Clerk of the National Assembly, Barbara Dithapo, when contacted, referred this reporter to her junior whom she said had all the data.