Budget 2024: Crunch time for implementation crisis
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Moment of truth: Serame has railed against slow spending of the development budget PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
As the country waits to hear the last budget before the elections in October this year, it is anticipated that this year’s figures will wow voters, especially as they comprise the balance of spending under the P64 billion Transitional National Development Plan (TNDP).
While keeping an eye on the troublesome deficit, Finance Minister, Peggy Serame, will also be expected to more rigorously address the poor project implementation that has dogged spending for years.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...