Railpark type mall for Francistown
Friday, November 27, 2015
Acting Botswana Railways CEO, Letlhogonolo Bantsi
Speaking at the Francistown City Council (FCC) full council meeting yesterday, BR’s acting chief executive officer (CEO), Letlhogonolo Bantsi said they will develop the second city by creating a retail mall by the first quarter of 2017.
“The retail mall will be located opposite Ngilichi House commonly known as Meriting along the railway line,” he said.
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