19 Mar 2026

The Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs has outlined strategic measures to address the critical drainage challenges in Mogoditshane. 

Answering a question in Parliament on Tuesday, Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Mr Ketlhalefile Motshegwa stated that several initiatives were underway, including the development of the 25km internal roads network with integrated stormwater drainage, which was currently halted due to a court issue. 

Minister Motshegwa said a road project donated by the People’s Republic of China, involving the construction of the Mmopane-Gaborone Block 8 road, was at an advanced stage, with procurement of the contractor and land acquisition in progress. 

Additionally, he said the Mogoditshane-Mma Kgosi Junction Road project, which included an integrated stormwater drainage system, was being reassessed following government’s review of the Development Manager (DM) model. 

He further told Parliament that as an interim solution, the Solomon Dihutso-Mapitse Junction drainage project had been approved, but was currently being re-evaluated due to grievances raised during the award process.

 “The ministry is committed to resolving these challenges and providing relief to affected communities,” he said. Mogoditshane East MP, Mr Letlhogonolo Barongwang, had asked the minister to state measures to expedite the development of stormwater drainage systems in Mogoditshane and other affected areas, subsequent to recent heavy rainfall in southern Botswana that resulted in destruction of residential homes and displacement of individuals, particularly those from less privileged communities. ENDS