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Savanna Tanks sets record for GS ground tank

Savanna Tanks sets record for GS ground tank
Savanna Tanks sets record for GS ground tank

In a remarkable feat of engineering and industry prowess, Savanna Tanks, a company based in Ramotswa has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in securing a construction contract of reportedly Africa's largest galvanised steel (GS) ground tank.

Surpassing the previous record held by their South African competitors, this achievement highlights not only the capabilities of Savanna Tanks but also the positive outcomes of Botswana's industrial transformation efforts. Established by Todd Jennings in the 1990s with a modest capital injection of P5,000, Savanna Tanks evolved into a key player in the region's industrial landscape. The company now boasts a sprawling 12,000-square-metre facility in Ramotswa and serves as a significant source of employment for the local community.

With a presence in South Africa and the broader region, Savanna Tanks has emerged as a vital contributor to Botswana's export industry.

Editor's Comment
Don't let FMD outbreak drag on

Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...

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