Africa-Press – Botswana. Boteti District, particularly Letlhakane, is said to be facing several challenges which need urgent remedial action to unlock a lot of business opportunities for economic growth and wealth creation.
Vice Chairperson of Boteti Business Community Mr Tshekatsheko Setlhomo said last week during a low level consultative council meeting that there was urgent need for revitalisation of the local economy through job creation projects, local business development and support, using potential diamond beneficiation initiatives.
Mr Setlhomo expressed concern that they were referred to areas outside Boteti to access services of Department of Environmental Affairs and tittle deeds registration and other business facilitation services. He stated that there was inconsistent supply and no widespread distribution of affordable electricity.
Letlhakane Taxi Association Chairperson, Mr Neelo Ontshekile stated that they were faced with various challenges ranging from piracy and lack of road markings at the bus rank parking. Mr Ontshekile added that poor internal roads in Letlhakane prevented them from delivering services as expected.
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