Tender dispute delays classrooms construction

A tender dispute between North West District Council and five construction companies is delaying the building of classrooms at schools in the North West Administrative District.

This week, the Lobatse High Court interdicted the council from going ahead with the project by re-advertising and awarding the disputed tenders.

The interim interdict by the court came in the wake of the contractors having taken the council to court for cancelling the tenders that were awarded to them in August 16, 2018.

Editor's Comment
We should care more for our infrastructure, road safety

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...

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