No train groove yet for Makgadikgadi Epic
Friday, July 05, 2019
![Makgadikgadi is synonymous with awesome birding experiences and open natural landscapes that are a marvel from any view PIC: THEPRESSPHOTO](https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.mmegi.bw/uploads/imported_images/2019/july/05/phpK74v9U.jpg&w=400&q=72&f=jpg)
Makgadikgadi is synonymous with awesome birding experiences and open natural landscapes that are a marvel from any view PIC: THEPRESSPHOTO
Recently, Toyota 1000km desert race revellers enjoyed a huge party on the train from Lobatse to Selebi Phikwe.
But Botswana Tourism Organisation Acting Public Relations and Communication Manager, Samuel Lephalo said as of now he could not disclose the transport arrangements for the upcoming event because negotiations were still underway. However, he said they would much consider the matter in terms of reducing road accidents and traffic congestion. When Desert race enthusiasts boarded the BR passenger train for Phikwe lately, the turn of events was a welcome development for both stakeholders, the Botswana Railways and the public.
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...