18 Nov 2025

Bonno Housing Programme is on track in realising its mandate of providing affordable and dignified housing to citizens. 

Recently, Francistown City Council handed the first turnkey house at Gerald Estate  in Francistown West constituency. Speaking at the event Francistown Deputy Mayor, Uyapo Nyeku expressed gratitude towards all the stakeholders who were part of the completion of the first Bonno house in the city.

Mr Nyeku said the government housing scheme brings dignity to the people, further congratulating the beneficiary, Ms Thokozani Tafa for being the first in the constituency to receive the Bonno house.

BHC Project Quality Assurance Officer, Ms Lebogang Gaebolae said the project was delivered well within the stipulated time. She said construction began in August 2025 and completed in November 2025 which was within the four months of the project time frame.

Ms Gaebolae said the cost of the house, a turnkey Type A, was around P234,000 and the beneficiary would pay P90,000. She said they worked well with other stakeholders to ensure the project ran smoothly and was completed on time.

For her part, the beneficiary, Ms Tafa appreciated government for the Bonno Housing scheme which she said was important for providing affordable and dignified accommodation. ENDS