The planning history of Gaborone
Friday, November 28, 2014
So, the decision to place the new administrative centre for an independent Botswana was made at Protectorate Headquarters in Mafeking in the early 60’s. Who were the planners? Well, as far as I know from old UK friends at the former Department of Surveys and Lands (S&L), UK planners from Harare and Pretoria made up a team at Public Works in Mafiking in 1962.
They found themselves in a rush – my first picture from Gaborone in 1963 (pic 1) is indicating the clearing of roads – I love this photo but I guess people will need a magnifying glass to see the first construction steps.
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