GCC spends P1.3m to de-bush crime hotspots
Thursday, September 01, 2016
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The city council is clearing away troublesome areas
The company awarded the tender of slightly over P1.3 million is expected to also conduct de-silting and the removal of reeds.
The de-bushing exercise followed numerous complaints from the police and councillors that thieves hide in the bushes to surprise and attack people walking past the bushy areas.
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...