The Implementation of the Development Manager Model, as highlighted by Mr. Buti Billy, Member of Parliament for Francistown East, is deemed to enhance project efficiency. Speaking at a kgotla meeting in Satellite ward on Tuesday, Mr. Billy emphasized that employing a dedicated manager overseeing all aspects of development could expedite project completion while minimizing errors.

Mr. Billy, who also serves as the Assistant Minister of Youth, Gender, Sports, and Culture, underscored the increased transparency and accountability inherent in the model, attributing these benefits to centralized decision-making by an individual.

He explained that the Development Manager Model promotes a more coherent development vision by aligning all projects with the overarching goals of an organization. Mr. Billy justified the adoption of this model based on Botswana's historical challenges in project implementation, leading to financial losses, sluggish economic growth, and susceptibility to corruption despite existing policies and measures.

Furthermore, Mr. Billy pointed out that the model allows for a single point of contact for projects, simplifying communication and decision-making processes through the responsibility resting with a sole contractor.

Ms. Keetlapele Balang, Chairperson of the Ward Development Committee, expressed concerns about the substandard stormwater drainage systems, which have been reported for over a year. While supporting the Development Manager Model, she urged contractors to hire local community members to address unemployment issues within Satellite.

Mr. Gift Moses, Senior Technical Officer at the Water Utilities Corporation in Francistown, acknowledged residents' concerns about drainage systems. He explained that the aging pipes, dating back to 1970, contribute to damages. Mr. Moses assured residents that the Francistown Water Master Plan includes repairing old pipes and fixing the drainage system, with the project already in progress.