Ftown's stagnant economy saddens civic leaders

In separate interviews with Mmegi, the mayors said Francistown has lost the lustre that used to attract people to it. Current mayor, Ephraim Maiketso noted how it does not show that  Francistown is the country's second city or the northern capital of Botswana, as it is popularly dubbed.  His was a lament from a man who has known Francistown for years as he relocated here from Maun as a young man in search of work.

"Our internal roads are in a bad condition and seem to be getting worse and worse. For the past years, these roads have stayed like this. There are many pot-holes. Also, the roads are narrow thus leading to daily traffic congestion," he said.