DRONES TO DELIVER HEALTH SUPPLIES NEW HOTEL TO ENHANCE TOURISM

Okavango District Health Management Team (DHMT) will soon start using drones to deliver health commodities. It is expected that the drones will among others help in timely delivery of specimen to the testing laboratory after collection without quality being compromised. It will also help in challenges of limited resources, especially fleet. The implementation follows a pilot exercise conducted in Palapye last year. The drones will help in delivery of health commodities in far to reach areas such as Xaixai, Qangwa, Nxauxau, Seronga, Beetsha and Gudigwa.

The Debswana Pension Fund (DPF) has partnered with Cresta Marakanelo to construct a four-star boutique hotel in Jwaneng. The P68 million double storey property will comprise 50 rooms, with 25 rooms per floor. Construction is expected to take 14 months. The project, described as a key milestone of partnership between the two parties, is expected to uplift the tourism and hospitality sector in the area.