Segoditshane River: Gaborone’s problem child

For the 14 kilometres it runs through Gaborone, Segoditshane River has devolved into dumping areas and crime havens, whilst its low-lying bridges bring frequent flooding to the capital. Major plans for river-front malls, hotels, and tourism that date back to the 1990s remain just “plans”, writes MBONGENI MGUNI

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