SPTC owed P17.9 million
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Selebi-Phikwe Town Council
Addressing a Kgotla meeting in Ikageleng ward last week, Molosiwa said though he appreciates the economic situation of the town, it is necessary for those who are owing to try hard to clear the debts because it cripples the council’s efforts to effectively deliver its services to the community.
He said the money is desperately needed, as otherwise services would be seriously compromised. He said democracy implies that everyone partakes in the development of his or her area of residence, hence it would be unfortunate if the council could fail to deliver on its mandate as a result of shortage of funds simply because people are holding on to the funds.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...