Africa-Press – Botswana. Mogoditshane has shed off its village status and turned into a township in dire need of services to fully serve the ever-growing population.
In his response to State-of-the-Nation Address on November 20, Mogoditshane Member of Parliament, Mr Tumiso Rakgare said with a population of 88 000, the village was still serviced by a clinic with one doctor.
He said back in 1960s, Mogoditshane was characterised by agricultural activities but it had over the years changed due to its proximity to Gaborone as it served as a corridor to many localities.
Therefore, Mr Rakgare said Mogoditshane required special dispensation due to its population.
He said the village required robust infrastructure such as sewerage and storm water drainage systems.
Mr Rakgare said Ledumadumane was one of the densely populated wards, with a population exceeding 10 000 people, but was equally affected by deficiency of basic amenities.
Because of its prime location nearer to the city, he said Mogoditshane Land Board was inundated with land applications leading to a scramble for land.
This he said had resulted in irregularities, mostly affecting allocation of residential plots.
Shockingly, he said people who applied recently were awarded plots while those who had long applied in the early 1990s were still on the waiting list.
He noted that one of the major anticipated projects in the constituency was the expansion of Pula Spar-Sengaparile Road into a dual carriageway.
Additionally, he welcomed the proposed upgrading of some internal roads.
Mr Rakgare also commended government for considering a Police post at Tshigwana ward in Ledumadumane and a second post office in the village.
Mr Rakgare further deliberated on informal businesses, saying it appeared locals were pushed over by foreigners especially in selling vegetables.
Mr Rakgare urged the nation to guard against politicians who were likely to lead them astray.
He also advised all those eligible to register for the 2024 general elections.
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