Gaborone, beautiful city in Botswana, commercial business, travel, hotels, growing economy
Gaborone (Tswana pronunciation: [χabʊˈrʊnɛ][missing tone]; English /ˌɡæbəˈroʊniː/ GAB-ə-ROH-nee) is the capital and largest city of Botswana with a population of 231,626 based on the 2011 census,[5] about 10% of the total population of Botswana.[8] Its agglomeration is home to 421,907 inhabitants at the 2011 census.
Gaborone is situated between Kgale and Oodi Hills, near the confluence Notwane River and Segoditshane River in the south-eastern corner of Botswana, and 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the South African border.[9] The city is served by the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. It is an administrative district in its own right, but is the capital of the surrounding South-East District.[10] Locals often refer to the city as Gabs.[11]
The city of Gaborone is named after Chief Gaborone of the Tlokwa tribe, who once controlled land nearby. Because it had no tribal affiliation and was close to fresh water, the city was planned to be the capital in the mid-1960s when the Bechuanaland Protectorate became an independent nation. The centre of the city is a long strip of commercial businesses, called the Mall, with a semicircle-shaped area of government offices to its west. Gaborone is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, and this has created problems with housing and illegal settlements. The city has also dealt with conflicts spilling into the country from Zimbabwe and South Africa during the 1980s.
Gaborone is the economic capital as well as the government capital; it is headquarters to numerous companies and the Botswana Stock Exchange. Gaborone is also home to the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a regional economic community established in 1980.[12] Many languages are spoken there, Setswana (Tswana) being the main tongue. English, iKalanga, and Kgalagadi are also spoken.
The Gaborone Dam is located south of Gaborone along the Gaborone-Lobatse road, and provides water for both Gaborone and Lobatse. The dam is the second biggest in Botswana, able to hold 141,400,000 cubic metres (184,900,000 cu yd).[53] It is also starting to be marketed as a recreational area. The northern end of the reservoir is planned to become an entertainment venue called The Waterfront. There is a yacht club, called Gaborone Yacht Club, also on the northern side of the lake. The southern end houses the Kalahari Fishing Club and a new public facility called City Scapes. City Scapes contains parks, playgrounds, and boating facilities.[54] The dam is popular with birdwatchers, windsurfers, and anglers.[14] However, there is no swimming due to the presence of crocodiles gaand parasitic bilharzias.[47]Gaborone is the political centre of Botswana. Most government buildings are located west of the Main Mall in an area called the Government Enclave.[43] The National Assembly of Botswana, the Ntlo ya Dikgosi, the National Archives,[18] the Department of Taxes and Attorney General's Chambers Building, and the Ministry of Health. Near the entrance of the parliament building, there is a statue of Sir Seretse Khama, Botswana's first president as well as a memorial dedicated to the three hundred Batswana who were killed from 1939 to 1945.[62] Another monument pays tribute to the Botswana Defence Force soldiers who died in the Rhodesian Bush War.[13]
Before 1982, Gaborone held one parliamentary constituency, one seat in the Parliament of Botswana. From 1982 to 1993, Gaborone was divided into two constituencies, Gaborone North and Gaborone South. A third seat in Parliament was given to a member elected for the whole city of Gaborone. In January 1993, two new constituencies were created: Gaborone West and Gaborone Central. For local government elections, the four constituencies were divided into wards. Gaborone North had seven, Gaborone West had seven. Gaborone Central had six, and Gaborone South had five.[36] In 2002, the city had five constituencies: Gaborone North, Gaborone Central, Gaborone South, Gaborone West North, and Gaborone West South.[63]
An International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) was established on 24 July 2000 in Gaborone. The academy would provide training for middle managers for the countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC).[64]
There are 21 diplomatic missions in Gaborone.
Education
SPECIALLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (AUDIO IN ENGLISH)
The Speaker of the National Assembly has announced the postponement of the swearing in of all the elected members of Parliament as this cannot take place until the State President has
issued a Proclamation allowing Parliament to convene.The Speaker explained that President Khama has 30 days within which to issue the proclamation.
OUTLAW SWIMMING IN FRONT OF THE PARLIAMENT OF BOTSWANA
Just a normal sunny day infront of Parliament until the BIG GUY decided to plunge in the water and fight the heat. This is hiilarious... I guess its effects of budget speech...hahahaha....
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Botswana Parliament - Gaborone - January 2011
Botswana Parliament - Gaborone - January 2011
Botswana's 2019 budget speech - 4 Feb 2019
Botswana's Minister of Finance Kenneth Matambo delivering the 2019 budget speech in the national assembly on Monday, 4 February 2019
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Some BDP members wished me dead -- Merafhe
Vice President Mompati Merafhe, who is also the Member of Parliament for Mahalapye West, has accused some members of his Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) of campaigning against him while he was ill.
Opening of the parliament 2018
RWA enters the SADC People's Summit. Gaborone, Botswana
This year - 2015 - The SADC Heads of State Summit was held in Gaborone, Botswana. NGOs, movements, civil society groups etc. Gathered at a parallel conference: The SADC People's Summit. Here, the Rural Women's Assembly enters the main hall in song and dance.
Botswana Budget Speech 2018
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HISTORICAL PLACES OF BOTSWANA IN GOOGLE EARTH
HISTORICAL PLACES OF BOTSWANA
1.MINISTRY BUILDING 24°39'21.57S 25°54'29.91E
2. NTWETWE/MAKGADIKGADI/SUA PANS 20°40'25.26S 25°37'0.71E
3. HI RESOLUTION HERD OF ELEPHANTS 18°57'34.70S 23°35'55.29E
4. LETLHAKANE DIAMOND MINE,ORAPA 21°31'3.43 25°41'8.45E
5. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION 24°39'24.53S 25°54'42.18E
6. ORAPA MINE - LARGEST DIAMOND MINE IN THE WORLD 21°18'47.12S 25°22'56.93E
7. HI RESOLUTION FIRE 19°39'16.35S 23°39'58.83E
8. TSODILO HILLS,NGAMILAND NORTH (UNESCO) 18°44'27.55S 21°44'7.00E
9. DAMTSHAA DIAMOND MINE,ORAPA 21°18'31.64S 25°32'20.77E
10. IMMIGRATION BUILDING,GABORONE 24°39'34.80S 25°54'42.60E
11. HI RESOLUTION VILLAGE CATTLE 19°34'27.17S 22°13'48.94E
12. JWANENG MINE - RICHEST DIAMOND MINE IN THE WORLD 24°32'0.79S 24°41'35.45E
13. GCWIHABA CAVES,NGAMILAND EAST 20° 1'29.91S 21°21'16.57E
14. LAKE NGAMI 20°27'51.66S 22°45'8.34E
15. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 24°39'29.72S 25°54'40.09E
16. OKAVANGO DELTA (UNESCO) 19°22'16.60S 23° 3'32.29E
17. GABORONE BUILDING 24°39'41.41S 25°54'38.36E
18. UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA 24°39'45.62S 25°56'7.37E
Basutoland - Towards Self Government (1959)
Titles read: BASUTOLAND - TOWARDS SELF GOVERNMENT.
South Africa.
General view of the Basuto mounted tribesmen converging on the capital, Maseru, to attend the Pitso (ceremony to welcome newly appointed High Commissioner of Basutoland, Bechuanaland and Swaziland). Mounted tribesman dressed in colourful material round his back and neck, also wearing trilby hat with large feather.
Pan to large dais where the High Commissioner Sir John Maud in ceremonial dress is about to address the crowds. He walks forward to make his address. Native schoolchildren and Girl Guides listen to the speech. C/U of Sir John Maud speaking. General view of the complete assembly. L/S of massed natives and tribesmen listening.
Interior of the National Council building with the High Commissioner addressing the council chamber. Members of the Council and chieftains listening. Pan across Basuto countryside with horsemen moving down road and mountains in background.
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Budget Speech 2016 Part 1
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