Phikwe college project shelved, Saleshando alleges sabotage

Speaking during an interview Saleshando strongly condemned the government's move to cancel construction of the multi million-pula college that was going to benefit the town's economy.

He noted that the money set aside for the college has so far exceeded P600 million generated from the loan interests by BCL mine. He said the college was cancelled under excuse that there are underutilized colleges in Francistown and Odi therefore there was no need to build the college meant for Selebi-Phikwe. He said it is regrettable that nobody explains why those institutions are not fully utilized yet many people roam the streets without being admitted to the schools. He also wondered why the one earmarked for Selebi-Phikwe was sacrificed especially at a time when the town's economy is unstable.