Africa-Press – Botswana. The Chinese embassy recently handed over a refurbished kgotla shelter to Bakwena tribal leadership in Molepolole recently.
The project, which took several months, entailed replacement of old thatch and erection of a new stage as well as tiling of boundary walls.
It was undertaken in partnership with Molepolole South MP’s office.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Ambassador Wang Xuefeng expressed gratitude that the Chinese government had been given an opportunity to participate in ‘this very important project’.
He said the project and many others cemented friendship between Botswana and China.
Mr Wang said both countries shared some common values among them improvement of their people’s livelihood.
He promised the leadership that he would constantly engage them on future projects and assist where necessary.
Ambassador Wang commended the MP, Mr Kabo Morwaeng, who is state president minister, for ensuring the project was a success.
Echoing the ambassador’s delight at the successful completion of the project, Mr Morwaeng noted that it was delivered on time.
He said the shelter’s bad state compelled him to seek Chinese government assistance to refurbish it.
The kgotla, he stated, played a very significant role in Setswana culture because it was a place where all development ideas and issues were discussed.
Mr Morwaeng said he saw it fit to have the main kgotla shelter attended to before the others could be considered.
He urged traditional leaders to encourage young people in their wards to help with the refurbishment of the local structures.
The MP disclosed that government had allocated P25 million towards the upgrading of the main kgotla offices.
Kgosi Kgari III thanked the Chinese government for the gesture and promised to ensure that the shelter was well preserved.
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