Plaatjan-Phikwe road project takes shape
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 80 Views |
The road could open up an economic corridor PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The project went out to tender earlier this year, with interest received from several bidders. However, Mmegi is informed that questions have been raised about the costing of the project, particularly when alternatives are available.
“The quote of P300 million for a 30-kilometre project is just too excessive to justify at this point,” sources told Mmegi. “The BDF has indicated its ability to undertake the project, and farmers have also committed to providing access, aggregates, and any other support required to make the project a success,” added the source.
It is a warning flare to every Motswana who logs onto social media. As a country, we have reached a point where the line between robust debate and outright destruction has become dangerously blurred. At face value, Mabeo’s response, which seeks an apology and threat of a defamation suit, might seem severe to some. But we cannot ignore the context. The comment in question did not offer a policy critique or question a political decision.It...