23 Jul 2026

Mochudi residents are celebrating the start of a P1 million sewerage project that will connect 50 households to the Water Utilities Corporation network, ending years of sanitation problems in the area.

The Household Sewerage Connection Project, funded by Business Botswana through the Private Sector Disaster Response Fund (PSDRF), was handed over to Kgatleng District authorities during a groundbreaking ceremony recently.

Business Botswana Chief Executive Officer, Ms Tumi Mbaakanyi said the project would improve access to essential sanitation and contribute to better public health, environmental sustainability and living conditions for beneficiaries.

“As we commence this important intervention, our priority is to ensure that the project is delivered efficiently, to the required quality standards, and within the agreed timeframe,” she said.

Ms Mbaakanyi also called for accountability and responsible management of resources to ensure delivery within budget.

Kgatleng District Commissioner, Mr Innocent Maotwe described the infrastructure as ‘life-changing.’

“This is an expensive exercise during this water-tight budget era and our task as the district is to make sure that the project is delivered efficiently,” he said.

He added that the project would create a safer environment for children and help mitigate water-borne diseases.

Area Councillor Mr Boikaego Molefhe said the development was long overdue for residents who had suffered without proper sanitation for many years.

“Due to climate change and ever-changing weather patterns, this development could not wait any longer,” he said, while thanking Business Botswana for the initiative.

Resident Engineer, Mr Lopang Modise said every Motswana was entitled to wastewater reticulation. Once complete, identified residents would be able to apply for home connections.

The pipeline is planned to serve Boseja South, Boseja North, Moshawana and Bophirima wards.

The project will be implemented by Tsutsuga (Pty) Ltd in association with Multi Consult Botswana (Pty) Ltd. Contractor Mr Mothusi Mokgwa said his team would prioritise local employment during construction and ensure community safety by providing makeshift crossing points to avoid disruptions.

He committed to complete  within agreed timeline.

The need for the project was heightened after the 2025 floods caused havoc in Boseja South, damaging sewer lines and causing overflows. ENDS