GCC�s diamond city dream far-fetched

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

It became evident yesterday that the vision by Gaborone City Council (GCC) to turn the capital in to a diamond city is a far-fetched dream.

The permanent secretary (PS) for Local Government and Rural Development, Molefi Keaja told the Public Account Committee (PAC) that the city currently does not have enough resources to achieve its dream.

This was after specially elected Member of Parliament (MP), Bogolo Kenewendo wanted to know if councils were empowered and the PS was aware of the GCC mayor Kagiso Thutlwe and council management’s intention.

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GCC�s diamond city dream far-fetched

It became evident yesterday that the vision by Gaborone City Council (GCC) to turn the capital in to a diamond city is a far-fetched dream.

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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