Botswana: Water tanks to alleviate the water crisis



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By Keamogetse Letsholo

Kazungula – The Deputy Minister of Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration Mr. Machana Shamukuni handed over five water tanks to the residents of Flowertown in Kazungula.

Speaking at the handover ceremony Mr. Shamukuni, who is also a member of Parliament for Chobe, said that the lack of water in Flowertown was very worrisome, and that the leaders turned to the business world to help the tanks.

He pointed out that Kazungula was a small village Kasane Water Plant, but rose at an alarming rate leading to the need for another water plant, which also proved insufficient for respond to the request.

million. Shamukuni said the tanks would help while waiting for the expansion of the water station. Deputy Minister explained that the government approved the expansion of the water station in 2016, but the project has been delayed due to complaints raised by bidders.

He appealed to the com Mr. Shamukuni thanked the business community for donating the 5,000 and 10,000 liter tanks.

In his welcoming remarks, Kazungula Kgosi Morgan Makhanga expressed appreciation for the gesture saying that he would help solve the water crisis in Newstance / Flowertown.

million. Boitumelo Legwaila, head of the Water Utilities Corporation, said that were always filled in order to prevent people from taking long distances to drink water.

Source: BOPA

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