A million Batswana on land waiting list

The minister of Lands and Housing Prince Maele, told Parliament last week his ministry has a budget of P45 million to embark on land service and allocation, especially in the peri-urban areas where the demand is high.

“That notwithstanding, there are 1.062,158 applicants on the waiting list as maintained and published by various Land Boards and the Department of Lands. The applicants in these waiting lists will continue to be vetted for eligibility for allocation, to ensure compliance with the Land Policy provision on equity in distribution of land,” he said.