Headway in Kazungula bridge construction � Mabeo

Mabeo (center) briefing the media in Gaborone this week
Mabeo (center) briefing the media in Gaborone this week

Despite earlier delays on the construction of the multi-billion pula Kazungula Bridge, government is adamant the project will be completed on time.

The Minister of Transport and Communications, Tshenolo Mabeo told journalists this week the P1.4 billion project is on course and will be delivered by December 2018.

Earlier on, there was scepticism on whether the construction of the bridge will meet the scheduled timetable.

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