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Makwala Stadium construction stalls

Delays: The construction of the Makwala Sports Complex has stalled PIC: SKY SPORTS
Delays: The construction of the Makwala Sports Complex has stalled PIC: SKY SPORTS

FRANCISTOWN: Construction of the Makwala Sports Complex has stalled owing to a dispute between the Tutume Sub-District Council and one of the project contractors.

This week the Sub-District Council Secretary, Milton Keitshokile said the source of the dispute is that one of the contractors, Cressiando (Pty) Ltd has submitted a proposal for an increase in the initial budget.

The contractor reportedly feels that the costs of the project have since skyrocketed owing to inflation. Supply challenges because of the Ukraine-Russia war have contributed to a rise in commodity prices since the beginning of the year. “The contractor in question has left the site of the project. We are still assessing his proposal for an increase in money allocated to the project.

Editor's Comment
Doping needs our collective action

As such, we are now one step away from the shame of being labelled amongst the world’s worst offenders. This is a national embarrassment that demands an immediate, united response from every corner of our society. Pointing fingers is useless, we must all hold up our hands and play our part in the dealing with this matter.To our government and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the call is for the to adopt decisive leadership and...

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