29 Feb 2016

The decision to introduce a quota system for residential land allocation in high pressure areas was motivated by Batswana’s wish to protect the cultural fabric and history of villages with high demand for residential plots.

Lands and housing minister, Mr Prince Maele said the decision to allocate plots in quotas in some areas of the country was specific to residential plots only. 

He said it would not be extended to allocation of quotas to people living in areas with other natural resources such as water and minerals.

The MP for Francistown South, Mr Wynter Mmolotsi had asked the minister whether the decision to allocate plots in quotas in some areas of Botswana could be extended to allocation of quotas to people living in areas with other natural resources such as water and mineral resources. Ends