Scrape-off scrap-yards :: Mmegi Online

It is really disturbing to realize how our economy is being escorted to the dustbins of poverty by the criminals snatching every piece of equipment they see. The introduction of scrap yards in this country was initially a good idea. The main purpose was to clean the environment, reduce unemployment, improve safety and create income but it seems some short brained people who are also the messengers of the Devil decided to abuse the noble idea by engaging in criminal activities that will soon cripple the economy of our country.

I believe time has come for hard hit parastatals (Botswana Railways, Botswana Telecommunications Corporation, Water Utilities Corporation, Botswana Housing Corporation, Water Affairs Department, Mobile /cellular companies) to negotiate with the government and those responsible for the environment to stop operations of scrap dealers in this country.

The public is aware of the fact that government is losing millions of pulas due to this escalating crime. Batswana are losing their property every day due to vandalism and theft hence a quick response is necessary as this is a national crisis since nobody in this country should be denied access to communicate with friends and family, access to reliable supply of clean water, access to electricity supply, access to rail transport just because criminals enjoy their game at the expense of the innocent.

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