Maele protects Khama ownership of island

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The Minister of Lands and Housing Prince Maele has refused to disclose the ownership of Diseta Island in Shakawe to Parliament this week. Maele would not tell the House the identity of the beneficiary of a residential plot on the island, but confirmed that it has been allocated.

According to media reports, this residential plot belongs to President Ian Khama.

Answering a question posed by MP Dithapelo Keorapetse in Parliament Monday, Maele said Diseta Island in Shakawe is tribal land under the authority and administration of Tawana Land Board.

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