Serviced plot shortage halts allocations in Tlokweng
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | Tuesday June 9, 2026 14:14
Addressing a full council meeting yesterday (Monday), Bogatsu said the council was unable to allocate plots to applicants as there were no serviced residential plots available for distribution.
“However, the Land Board is actively engaging relevant stakeholders on the possible redesign of the 10-hectare plot at Metlhabeng to increase the number of residential plots available for future allocation,” she revealed.
On the registration of secure land titles, she said significant progress has been made across several wards. Furthermore, she pointed out that to date, the Land Board has registered 74% of customary grants in Ramfurwa, 68% in Maratadiba, 41% in Mmaratanang, and 48% in Letlapeng. She disclosed that efforts are ongoing to complete the registration process in the remaining wards, to enhance land tenure security and improve land administration within the district.
Moreover, she said the council is currently working with the Tlokweng Land Board to verify all open spaces under its administration and establish accurate records. “Out of the 109, only 62 open spaces have been confirmed and have lease agreements and registered titles. For the remaining 47, the council is awaiting verification, lease regularisation, and confirmation of plot information from the Land Board,” she pointed out.
The chairperson also stated that out of the 62 confirmed open spaces, seven have been leased, and the council has prepared another Expression of Interest for leasing of 25 open spaces.
“The EOI is expected to be advertised before the end of June 2025,” she said.
Meanwhile, the shortage of serviced land is expected to affect many residents who have been waiting to access land for housing development. She explained that the lack of serviced plots remains one of the major challenges facing the council's land allocation programme.
She noted that the shortage has slowed efforts to meet the growing demand for residential land in Tlokweng, a rapidly expanding village on the outskirts of Gaborone.
The village has experienced increased housing demand in recent years due to population growth and its proximity to the capital city. The council chairperson, however, indicated that efforts are ongoing to address the situation and ensure that more serviced plots become available in the future. He said the relevant authorities continue to work on land-servicing projects aimed at increasing the stock of residential plots.
The absence of plot allocations during the financial year is likely to frustrate applicants who have spent years on waiting lists. Residents have on several occasions raised concerns about delays in accessing land, arguing that the shortage of serviced plots continues to hamper housing development and settlement expansion in Tlokweng.