• Banks in P90.79 billion household debtSeptember 13, 2025
    -           P39 billion of the credit is unsecure -           UK research firm forecasts escalating credit in the household sector RelatedPosts Banks in P90.79 billion household debt π‡πžπ¦π© 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 d𝐞𝐚π₯s roll in Basarwa demand equal rights STAFF WRITER The household… Read more: Banks in P90.79 billion household debt
  • π‡πžπ¦π© 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 d𝐞𝐚π₯s roll inSeptember 13, 2025
    This morning (12.09.25), the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) hosted the Hemp Innovations Europe (HIE) AB Memorandum of Understanding Handshake Ceremony. The MOU signing is in partnership with The Office of the President, Botswana University of Agriculture and… Read more: π‡πžπ¦π© 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 d𝐞𝐚π₯s roll in
  • Basarwa demand equal rightsSeptember 13, 2025
    KITSO RAMONO editors@thepatriot.co.bw RelatedPosts Banks in P90.79 billion household debt π‡πžπ¦π© 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 d𝐞𝐚π₯s roll in Basarwa demand equal rights   The Basarwa community has called on government to grant them full recognition under Botswana’s laws, insisting that they deserve… Read more: Basarwa demand equal rights
  • Bank of Botswana Celebrate 50 YearsSeptember 13, 2025
    Unveils new P50 banknote in commemoration   GORATAONE KGOSIMORE RelatedPosts Banks in P90.79 billion household debt π‡πžπ¦π© 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 d𝐞𝐚π₯s roll in Basarwa demand equal rights editors@thepatriot.co.bw   Botswana’s central bank, the Bank of Botswana celebrated 50 years of existence,… Read more: Bank of Botswana Celebrate 50 Years
  • UDC in BDP deep stateSeptember 13, 2025
    Boko's wounded healer strategy recycles BDP cronies into govt Pilane's CoA appointment re-opens old wounds BDP denies ever politicizing public service   BAKANG TIRO RelatedPosts Banks in P90.79 billion household debt π‡πžπ¦π© 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 d𝐞𝐚π₯s roll in Basarwa demand equal… Read more: UDC in BDP deep state
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Analysis & Opinions
  • Vacancies & Tenders
  • Login
  • Register
Sunday, September 14, 2025
The Patriot On Sunday
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Analysis & Opinions
  • Vacancies & Tenders
No Result
View All Result
Cart / $0.00

No products in the cart.

  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Analysis & Opinions
  • Vacancies & Tenders
No Result
View All Result
The Patriot On Sunday
No Result
View All Result

Phiri hails African excellence

patriot by patriot
October 18, 2021
in News
0

Khato Civils Executive Chairman, Simbi Phiri has dispelled a misconception that Africans are not capable of organising themselves well to execute technical projects.

Speaking at the launch of 100km Masama/Mmamashia project on Friday morning, Phiri said their success in executing the project on time and within budget was a testimony that Africans are capable.

RelatedPosts

Basarwa demand equal rights

UDC in BDP deep state

2025 China Victory Day Message: Choose peace

β€œThis is testimony that Africans can equally deliver on any project provided they have been given the necessary opportunity and support,” declared Phiri who couldn’t hide his jubilation.

He declared: β€œToday I am very, very happy. This proves that Batswana can do and deliver on projects like this one. We worked very hard day and night. We are grateful that when some doubted us Mr President, you gave us the opportunity to showcase what we can do. If many leaders in Africa could do what you have done to many black people, it would show that when an African is given an opportunity he can deliver”.  

President Mokgweetsi Masisi commissioned the 100km long transmission pipeline that is transporting 64 mega litres of water daily from Masama wellfields to Mmamashia to address a daily shortfall of 49 million litres of water in Southern Botswana.

The project was delivered in record time and on budget as result of the excellent work of the contractor Khato Civils.

Phiri urged Government to demand that any company that is given project locally should ensure that 40 per cent of the value of the project is given to a local company; saying their local partner got 30 per cent of the value of the project.

President Masisi praised Khato Civils and urged other companies to follow its example, castigating companies that often fail to deliver projects on time resulting in cost overruns and general inconvenience. β€œThis is tantamount to corruption,” he warned.  

President Masisi hailed the completion of this pipeline as a milestone in his government’s effort to reduce water shortage across the country and bring this country towards the realisation of Sustainable Development Goal 6 which calls for all nations to β€œEnsure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all’.

He said access to water and sanitation is fundamental to uphold human dignity.

β€œThe 100km Masama-Mmamashia pipeline was prioritized under the emergency projects following water shortages in Greater Gaborone. As you may be aware, the water shortage extended to the constituencies of Mochudi East, Mochudi West, Tlokweng, Moshupa-Manyana, Thamaga-Kumakwane, Ramotswa, Lobatse, Kanye, Mmathethe-Molapowabojang, Goodhope-Mabule, Mogoditshane-Mmopane and Lentsweletau-Mmopane,” Masisi said.

He said the water supply from the pipeline will also augment water to the recently commissioned North South Carrier (NSC) – Kanye Connection, and the water supply planned for Molepolole when the upcoming Gamononyane-Molepolole pipeline is completed.

β€œAnd I am happy, that within time, budget, and at the right quality the project was completed, starting its deficit notification period for another 12 months until 7th September 2022, where the contractor is liable for any defects that might arise during the period,” he said

According to him, the Masama wellfields were identified as part of a strategic plan to optimise water security through conjunctive water supply scheme to meet the water demands for Greater Gaborone which caters for an estimated population of about 700, 000 people.

The project was awarded to Khato Civils, South Zambezi and Evolution Joint Venture at an amount of P781, 555, 356.89, though experts say projects of this magnitude usually cost in the region of P2 billion.  Such a project usually takes years to complete but Khato Civils completed it within 12 months.

β€œIn this regard, I wish to commend Khato Civils/South Zambezi/Evolution Joint Venture for doing a sterling job. I am informed that more than 700 hundred Batswana both skilled and unskilled were employed during the construction of this project,” Masisi said.

Phiri reminded the audience of the resistance that his company faced to start its operations in Botswana despite having local roots as his mother was from Tonota and that he had worked in Gaborone in the 1980s.

β€œIn this project we were not looking for profit but implementation,” Phiri said, adding that local suppliers also cashed in from the project during difficult times of COVID-19. Among other speakers were deputy paramount chief of Bakgatla Bana Sekai Linchwe, Minister of land Management, Water and Sanitation Services Kefentse Mzwinila and Mochudi East Member of Parliament Mabuse Pule. After the official commissioning of the project, the dignitaries toured the pipeline termination point and related infrastructure projects. 

Previous Post

Norilsk Nickel endager BCL deal

Next Post

For equitable access to vaccines, we need action, not just mere words – Ambassador Kelapile

Related Posts

Basarwa demand equal rights
News

Basarwa demand equal rights

September 13, 2025
UDC in BDP deep state
News

UDC in BDP deep state

September 13, 2025
2025 China Victory Day Message: Choose peace
News

2025 China Victory Day Message: Choose peace

September 12, 2025
Debswana completes refurbishment of Camphill Trust project
News

Debswana completes refurbishment of Camphill Trust project

September 11, 2025
KHAMA IV INITIATIVES SPARK TRIBAL TENSIONS
News

KHAMA IV INITIATIVES SPARK TRIBAL TENSIONS

September 11, 2025
The Mogaes fight over boswa
News

The Mogaes fight over boswa

September 8, 2025
Next Post
For equitable access to vaccines, we need action, not just mere words – Ambassador Kelapile

For equitable access to vaccines, we need action, not just mere words – Ambassador Kelapile

Please login to join discussion
  • Banks in P90.79 billion household debtSeptember 13, 2025
    -           P39 billion of the credit is unsecure -           UK research firm forecasts escalating credit in the household sector RelatedPosts Banks in P90.79 billion household debt π‡πžπ¦π© 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 d𝐞𝐚π₯s roll in Basarwa demand equal rights STAFF WRITER The household… Read more: Banks in P90.79 billion household debt
  • π‡πžπ¦π© 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 d𝐞𝐚π₯s roll inSeptember 13, 2025
    This morning (12.09.25), the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) hosted the Hemp Innovations Europe (HIE) AB Memorandum of Understanding Handshake Ceremony. The MOU signing is in partnership with The Office of the President, Botswana University of Agriculture and… Read more: π‡πžπ¦π© 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 d𝐞𝐚π₯s roll in
  • Basarwa demand equal rightsSeptember 13, 2025
    KITSO RAMONO editors@thepatriot.co.bw RelatedPosts Banks in P90.79 billion household debt π‡πžπ¦π© 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 d𝐞𝐚π₯s roll in Basarwa demand equal rights   The Basarwa community has called on government to grant them full recognition under Botswana’s laws, insisting that they deserve… Read more: Basarwa demand equal rights
  • Bank of Botswana Celebrate 50 YearsSeptember 13, 2025
    Unveils new P50 banknote in commemoration   GORATAONE KGOSIMORE RelatedPosts Banks in P90.79 billion household debt π‡πžπ¦π© 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 d𝐞𝐚π₯s roll in Basarwa demand equal rights editors@thepatriot.co.bw   Botswana’s central bank, the Bank of Botswana celebrated 50 years of existence,… Read more: Bank of Botswana Celebrate 50 Years
  • UDC in BDP deep stateSeptember 13, 2025
    Boko's wounded healer strategy recycles BDP cronies into govt Pilane's CoA appointment re-opens old wounds BDP denies ever politicizing public service   BAKANG TIRO RelatedPosts Banks in P90.79 billion household debt π‡πžπ¦π© 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 d𝐞𝐚π₯s roll in Basarwa demand equal… Read more: UDC in BDP deep state
The Patriot On Sunday

Β© 2024 Copyright The Patriot On Sunday - Inspired by Search Mart.

Navigate Site

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Cart
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Analysis & Opinions
  • Vacancies & Tenders

Β© 2024 Copyright The Patriot On Sunday - Inspired by Search Mart.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?