Tati River rehabilitation underway
Friday, May 10, 2024 | 220 Views |
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Over the years, human activities and climate change have taken a toll on Tati’s natural beauty and its role as a source of life. Furthermore, there is undeniable proof that the river's sand supply is completely depleted which has severely impacted the ecosystem’s sustainability and led to environmental degradation.
This is primarily due to an increase in urban population and industrialisation. The Tati River rehabilitation project was amongst the 16 that have been allocated funds out of the 110 countrywide proposals that were submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism in September 2022 through the National Environmental Fund(NEF).
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...