Opportunities galore for Phikwe revitalization
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
There are a lot of economic entities that could be pursued to revitalise the local economy and some of the activities have long been identified and were to be developed. A number of tourism development initiatives exist in Selebi-Phikwe region most of which involve the community. The region is fairly rich with resources that can be exploited for tourism. These include scenery, wildlife and natural areas and existing dams.
Dikgatlhong and Letsibogo dams are ideal sites for tourism activities mainly centering around water sports and water recreational activities. Spin-offs here would include development of a major hospitality resort and gambling facilities. According to past studies that were supported by the European Union, (EU) the tourism support infrastructure within the region is generally good and supportive of tourism.
That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...