Poor rail disrupts Botash operations
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Logjam: Botash’s volumes sent via rail have plummeted in recent years
Botash, the key producer of natural sodium and related products in the Southern African region, is one of the most flourishing local companies and last year the company’s annual revenue exceeded P450 million.
Phatshwane said that owing to the poor rail infrastructure in the region, the company has now been forced to transport its products and raw materials by road, something which comes at a huge cost.
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...