Botswana National Monuments and protected areas

Bokaa Dam
Bokaa Dam

Botswana has over 2,500 such sites, of which more than 100 have been gazetted. The National Monuments and Relics Act of 2001 ensures that the sites are adequately protected. Most are free to visit, and some have full time guides. Continuing the series of articles, MIKE and JEREMY BROOK* cover Bokaa Dam, Phakalane Ponds and Matsieng Rock Engravings, all within an hour’s drive, north of Gaborone.

Bokaa Dam

Situated in the Kgatleng District, about 30 kilometres north of Gaborone on the road to Francistown, Bokaa Dam was constructed in 1990 by damming the Metsimotlhabe River just south of Bokaa village.

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BDP primaries leave a lot to be desired

The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...

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