10 Dec 2023

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) President, Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, expressed government’s commitment to ensure equal development of the Okavango District with the rest of the country. 

Speaking at a BDP star rally in Shakawe on Saturday, Dr Masisi acknowledged past mistakes of marginalising the Okavango District. 

He stressed government’s dedication to correcting this mistake and cited completed projects such as the Okavango River Bridge and Joseph Kavindama Primary Hospital as evidence of their commitment to improve service delivery in the area. 

President Masisi highlighted various other initiatives aimed at improving communities, including the provision of internet, computers, and tablets to schools and government institutions to enhance connectivity and performance. 

He also assured that more projects would be implemented in the Okavango District under the BDP-led government. He said funds for reconstruction of Nata-Maun-Mohembo road had been secured while the Mohembo-Gudigwa road would be graveled in the current financial year with plans for tarring it in the following year.

In addition, the President revealed plans to relocate the Shakawe airstrip to Nxamasere and improve its facilities, considering the tourism potential of the Okavango area. 

Dr Masisi urged Okavango constituents to vote for BDP candidates to ensure the party and its president continue serving Batswana. 

He encouraged party members to support credible candidates aligned with the party’s interests in the primary elections. 

The BDP party chairperson, Mr Slumber Tsogwane, welcomed 344 members from various opposition parties during the event. ENDS