23 Jun 2013

Francistown South MP, Mr Wynter Mmolotsi says he has requested for some developments in Francistown despite the economic downturn.     

Addressing kgotla meetings in Ipopeng and Ikageleng wards , Mr Mmolotsi said he has made an addendum to the National Development (NDP) 10 calling for a unified secondary school, a district hospital and multi-purpose youth centre.

Mr Mmolotsi said the 100 beds district hospital will be of great assistance to the people of Francistown since Nyangabgwe hospital no longer serves its purpose of a district hospital as it is now a referral hospital that caters for the entire northern part of the country.

On other issues, Mr Mmolotsi said as part of government’s efforts to cushion the impact of recession, it has resolved to come up with an early retirement policy for the civil servants.

He said it is anticipated that every year 4 000 employees will retire at the age of 45 and not be replaced because the size of the country’s public service upsets the already ailing economy.

The MP also informed the residents about Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR)'s  promise to undertake a feasibility study on the introduction of prepaid water in the city.

Mr Mmolotsi said when he approached the minister, he assured him that after the Monarch public stand pipes pre-paid pilot project, the ministry will do a study to determine whether it is viable to introduce water prepaid system.

In his welcome remarks, Kgosi Pogisego Mosarwe implored the residents to attend Parents Teachers Association (PTA) meetings.

He lamented that some parents have neglected the education of their children to the teachers alone, something he said impacts negatively on the quality of education.

Ms Naletsana Rapitsanane of Funeral Services Group (FSG) encouraged the residents of Francistown South constituency to continue registering for their burial society.

She explained that the target of the society is 3000 but so far only 2130 residents have registered and informed them that already 10 people were buried through the society.

In Ikageleng, Mr Chester Ngobezani complained about the city council’s failure to collect waste, which he said results in illegal dumping in open spaces.

Mr Taolo Mogorosi said there are some people who still sell illegal traditional beverages that were banned through the Traditional Beer Regulations.

Another resident, Mr Matlhogonolo Tidimane of Ipopeng implored the government to ensure that the majority of land was in the hands of locals because it seems currently some foreign owned companies and individuals own big chunks of land.ENDS