Botswana’s digital divide: Unveiling disparities in Internet access
Friday, April 26, 2024 | 1660 Views |
Unequal access: BOCRA data shows huge gaps in internet access in the country
A comprehensive data analysis reveals a stark contrast in internet access and digital infrastructure across different regions of the country.
According to recent data compiled by the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), there is a notable digital divide in Botswana. Urban centers, including Gaborone, Francistown, and Maun, boast high-speed internet access, while remote areas, such as those in the Kalahari Desert, face limited connectivity options.
Those who occasionally use highways like the A1 and A3 roads will bear testimony to have experienced this firsthand as they have been overtaken by overspeeding buses. Sadly, some of the passengers are the ones who urge some bus drivers to overspeed.The result of this madness is the horrific accident that claimed lives of nine people on Sunday evening near Lechana settlement along the A1 Highway.It is reported that the incident occurred after the...