Rise of the giants

Friday, August 21, 2015

Rising up out of the familiar Gaborone skyline, concrete and steel titans are slowly emerging as a testament to the city’s rapid growth and irresistible allure for property investors.

From decades ago when the 11-storey Orapa House towered over the city, the perfect set of factors are combining to encourage the development of skyscrapers in the city.

The iconic Onion Tower, a once much revered landmark and the stuff of urban legends for rural children, has long retreated under the shadows of towering structures and is now a reminder of the city’s humble beginnings.

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Rise of the giants

Rising up out of the familiar Gaborone skyline, concrete and steel titans are slowly emerging as a testament to the city’s rapid growth and irresistible allure for property investors.

42 out of 45 bodies of Limpopo bus crash victims identified

Selefu

Selefu

Civil Society threatens court action over constitution amendment

Fans urged to fill up stadium

Coaches take jabs ahead of derby

A city divided!

Civil Society threatens Masisi with legal action

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