Supa Ngwao Museum rich with Francistown history

FRANCISTOWN: The yellow building is located in a secluded area just near Jubilee Hospital and about 200m from the railway line that passes through the city.

Close to the museum is the police canteen where my mother used to buy groceries during my formative years because it was cheaper.

Even though I visited the canteen at least once a month, I now realise that I somehow did not understand the importance of the area, which is rich in the history of my own city and culture. In short, visiting the Supa Ngwao Museum this week taught me the history of Francistown as a garden city.

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