Selecting the site for the country�s new capital

It follows that I am obliged to take rapid issue with Jan Wareus about the statement he made in Mmegi (28.11.14 -  ‘The Planning History of Gaborone) that I have previously maintained that Gaborone was chosen to be the site of the new capital because it had ‘land belonging to a very humble and understanding tribe’ – presumably the Batlokwa.

The historical facts about the area, which is today the core of the city, are straightforward and Wareus especially, as an eminent and experienced town planner, should take care to avoid contributing to problems where none should exist.