Ngwato tribal leaders call for task force to collect land arrears

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Bangwato Kgotla in Serowe PIC THALEFANG CHARLES

SEROWE: Tribal leaders who attended a Ngwato Land Board meeting to introduce new members have called for the establishment of a task force to collect lease rental arrears from defaulters.

The land board is currently owed P40 million in lease rentals. This has compelled the land board to join forces with Botswana Post and Standard Chartered Bank to facilitate defaulters’ payments.

The tribal leaders have expressed fear that the arrears will increase if immediate action is not taken.

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