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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 81553, member: 636"] The government is begging people to stop trashing the pavement because Minister Idrisa Kitwana Mustafa claimed at a foundation stone ceremony for the Mahonda-Pangatupu-Bumbwini route that keeping roads in good shape is the only way to keep the economy moving. The official showed up to the event during the sixty-second anniversary of the Zanzibar Revolution to argue that better paths make it easier to move farm goods and create local jobs. He promised the residents of Unguja and Pemba who lost property for the project that the state is still cutting checks for compensation, even as they push to finish the new infrastructure. Engineer Ali Said Bakari dropped the technical details showing that over 12 million dollars went into building the 11.3-kilometer stretch and the 100-meter Pangatupu Bridge. Deputy Minister Badria Atai Masoud mentioned that more than 1,084 meters of road across the islands now have high-quality asphalt, and she wants everyone to treat the surface with respect so it actually lasts. She specifically warned folks to stop building houses right next to the road since that illegal stuff just makes construction take longer and costs the government way more in payouts. Mustafa believes that expanding the network is the main way to make travel safer and cheaper for regular people. The state views itself as the primary engine for this growth and expects the new bridge to be a game-changer for the area. By keeping the reserves clear of buildings, the authorities hope to speed up future projects without blowing the budget on extra fees. [/QUOTE]

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