Gov�t to tackle poor projects delivery

Tightening screws: Ebineng
Tightening screws: Ebineng

The Transport and Communications ministry says it will tighten screws on the implementation of public infrastructure projects to address concerns of poor quality products, unfinished works and cost overruns.

The ministry said this at a consultative meeting for roads and ICT [information and communications technology] projects held in Gaborone this week.

Permanent secretary in the ministry, Kabelo Ebineng said they are concerned that it is not getting value for money in most of the projects because of poor quality products, unfinished works and cost overruns.

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