New Lobatse mall to be built early

Kebonang said if all the necessary procedures are followed well in time or the contractor considers alternative measures to avoid delays, construction might begin sooner than later.

“In 2014, Lobatse Town Council saw the need to engage in public-private partnerships to help develop our town. As a result, a relationship between Lobatse Town Council and some investors from Botswana and South Africa has resulted in an agreement to construct a mall at the bus rank. “There are some assessments that need to be followed and they take time, for example the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) may take up to two years.