21 Jan 2026

At a recent kgotla meeting held on Monday, residents of Kgomokasitwa called for the urgent commencement of the Digawana-Tshweneyagae-Kgomokasitwa-Ntlhantlhe road project, a vital 50km road project  awarded to Steel Base (PTY) LTD, with an estimated cost of P558 million.
During the meeting, addressed by Moshupa/Manyana Member of Parliament (MP) Mr Karabo Gare, residents expressed concerns about the current 15km gravel road from the A2 road at Tshweneyagae Junction to Kgomokasitwa. They highlighted the inadequacies of this key access route, which has seen poor maintenance, posing significant challenges for the community.
Village Development Committee chairperson, Mr Ephraim Mpolokang, emphasised that the lack of adequate road infrastructure has been a persistent issue and urged t government to take swift action.
 In response, MP Gare acknowledged the road network’s challenges and confirmed that while the project had been planned for some time, its commencement has been delayed due to current financial constraints.
Despite these challenges, Mr Gare reassured residents of the government’s commitment to road infrastructure development aimed at enhancing service delivery. He noted that surveyors and Steel Base (PTY) LTD have been engaged for the project, though contract signing has been postponed while consultancy services were evaluated. The MP encouraged the contractor to sign the contract to start mobilising resources, despite ongoing financial limitations.
In addition to road issues, MP Gare addressed the critical shortage of medications in healthcare facilities, a situation exacerbated by the lack of proper road infrastructure. This has hindered residents’ ability to obtain medications from nearby towns like Kanye and Lobatse. He urged the community to remain patient as the government works towards improving access to such essential services and stressed the collaborative efforts of legislators across party lines to ensure service delivery to Batswana.
Furthermore, under the National Development Plan 12 (NDP12), government has outlined plans for infrastructure development valued at approximately P377 billion, with some projects earmarked for Kgomokasitwa.
Mr Gare underscored the importance of collective action and self-reliance amid resource constraints and declining diamond revenues, elaborating that agriculture could play a crucial role in boosting the local economy.
As concerns rise about the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in South Africa, one resident, Mr Marcus Kgosiemang urged t government to implement stringent measures to prevent FMD’s entry into Botswana, warning of potential devastating economic repercussions. He proposed that funds from other government resources be allocated urgently to safeguard the country against the disease.
Additionally, Ms Leapetswe Lekoba suggested that Kgomokasitwa be removed from Moshupa/Manyana constituency, advocating for alignment with the closer Kanye District Council for improved access to civil administration services. ENDS