The past magic of Lobatse’s waters

Nestled in a valley and known as the country’s oldest town, Lobatse bears on its stripes the early dreams of yesteryear Bechuanaland. It was in Lobatse where the country’s first few stretches of tarmac were laid, the first abattoir was built, and the High Court of Justice opened its doors. Years later, the town produced the country’s leading manufacturers and retailers, from Choppies to Flotek, Motovac, Furniture Paradise and BMC. When asked about the source of their inspiration, many of those pioneers have attributed it to something “in the waters of Lobatse,” writes TIMOTHY LEWANIKA