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Rains expose poor workmanship on city roads again

Friday, December 19, 2025 | 40 Views |

The recent torrential rains have exposed poor state of the capital’s road network, raising fresh concerns over the quality of materials and workmanship used by the Gaborone City Council (GCC) during construction.

Several roads deteriorated rapidly following the downpours, with newly patched sections giving way to potholes and surface failures.

The damage has reignited criticism that the city council relies on substandard cold-mix asphalt, resulting in waste of taxpayers’ money.

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Rains expose poor workmanship on city roads again

The recent torrential rains have exposed poor state of the capital’s road network, raising fresh concerns over the quality of materials and workmanship used by the Gaborone City Council (GCC) during construction.

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

CoA dismisses Meswele convicts' appeal against 40-year imprisonment

‘Insurance killer’ case leaves family in ruins

Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

Traditional doctor found hanging in a tree in Tewane

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