We inherited a broken Botswana – Boko

“We took over a broken country, a collapsing economy and a nation bereft of hope. We came to heal and to restore,” Boko declared. As pressure continues to mount on his government, the President sought to reassure party faithful that the hardships confronting Batswana are temporary and form part of a difficult but necessary rebuilding process.

Boko acknowledged the deep economic challenges facing the country, pointing to more than a decade of declining diamond revenues, shrinking export earnings and growing pressure on the national fiscus. For decades, the Francistown-Nata road has witnessed countless accidents, many of them fatal. Families have lost loved ones. Businesses have suffered delays while motorists have repeatedly complained about the poor condition of the road.The opening of the new section is therefore welcome news and a reminder that investing in quality infrastructure can save lives.However, while the smooth new surface brings relief, it also comes with greater…