'How long should I wait?'
Monday, December 09, 2013
For the last two years, Joel Motshubi, an unemployed father of four has locked horns with the Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) in his quest to have access to water.
According to Motshubi, the problem started in January 2012 when he experienced an intermittent water supply, which culminated with his household tap finally running dry in February 2012. Motshubi said he immediately reported the matter to WUC offices in Molepolole. After a 10-day wait, during which he did not receive any feedback, he went back to the WUC offices to complain, only to be told he was not the only one with a problem as there was a water shortage crisis in the village.
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...