City of Francistown Council

SECOND FRANCISTOWN BONNO TURNKEY HOUSE HANDOVER

The City of Francistown Council, in collaboration with the Botswana Housing Corporation, has successfully completed and handed over the second Turnkey House under the Bonno National Housing Programme to Ms. Kefeletswe Orapetswe at Plot No. 36173, Gerald Estates, Francistown.

The handover is more than just a house, it is part of a national effort to provide affordable housing to Batswana, promoting dignified living and increased home ownership. The milestone reflects the Council's continued commitment to improving access to decent and affordable housing for residents.

The Bonno Turnkey House Project continues to play a significant role in enhancing quality of life and promoting sustainable community development.

The beneficiary pays a loan amount of P90, 000.00, in a period of the maximum of 20 years at 0% interest. The minimum loan installment is P375.00 per month, with a default penalty of 10% interest on overdue payments.

𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐨 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚‼️

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

To qualify for the Bonno Turnkey Development Loan Scheme, applicants must:

* Be a citizen of Botswana, aged 18 years and above
* Own an undeveloped land that meets the following criteria:

◦ Fenced
◦ Cleared of vegetation (debushed)
◦ Temporary store-room
◦ Connected to a water supply

Required Application Documents:

1. Legal proof of plot ownership (title deed, customary land grant, lease, COR).

2. Certified copy of Omang.

3. Proof of source of income (pay-slip or bank statement).

4. Documentation of marital status (marriage certificate, affidavit, or decree absolute).

5. Spouse consent letter ( where applicable).

6. Three months' bank statements for self-employed applicants.

7. Home Improvement Documentation: Approved as-built house plan.

8. Farmers: branding certificate &livestock census.

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Are you a young Motswana aged 18–28 ready to shape the future of youth development in Botswana?

PEEPA is inviting Expressions of Interest from qualified candidates to serve on the BNYC Board!

📍 Regions: Francistown, North East, Chobe, Ghanzi, and Bobirwa

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• Leadership & institutional coordination
• Community development & civic engagement
• Public policy and governance
• Financial management & grant oversight
• Resource mobilisation & donor engagement
• Legal and compliance

To apply, submit:

• Letter of motivation
• Detailed CV
• Certified copy of ID (Omang/Passport)
• Certified copies of educational & professional certificates

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⏰ Deadline: Friday, 12 June 2026

Hard copies will NOT be accepted.

Don’t miss this chance to represent youth at the highest level! Tag a young leader who should apply. 👇

𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦:
𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟯

UPCOMING WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY ACTIVATION

The City of Francistown Council (COFC) invites members of the public to join the upcoming World Food Safety Day Activation.

Come and learn about the importance of food safety, proper food handling practices, and the role we all play in ensuring safe food for healthier communities.

Safe Food Today for a Healthy Tomorrow!

Press Release

REF: MLGRD 1/6/7 III (42)
DATE: 3rd June 2026

SECOND ROUND NATIONWIDE ORAL POLIO VACCINATION CAMPAIGN

The Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs (MLGTA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) wishes to inform members of the public that the second round of the National Oral Polio Vaccination Campaign using Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2 will be conducted nationwide from 8th to 11th June 2026.

The campaign aims to protect all children under five years (0 – 59 months) against poliomyelitis (polio), a highly infectious disease that can cause permanent paralysis and disability. Furthermore, it seeks to strengthen population immunity and prevent the potential spread of the virus particularly among vulnerable children.

The campaign will be delivered by trained vaccination teams identifiable by name tags through house-to-house visits and other selected vaccination sites such as health facilities and at locations where children commonly gather, such as daycare centres, to ensure that every eligible child is reached.

The Ministry encourages parents and caregivers to present the following children for vaccination:
• All children who received the oral polio vaccine during the first round of the campaign.
• All children under five years (0–59 months ) who missed vaccination during the first round.

For more information, please contact the Ministry’s Communication Office at 3658423/3658467, or via email to [email protected].

Protect every child from polio!

Ensure that all eligible children get vaccinated

Thank you.

LOST AND FOUND OMANG;

We are in possession of a lost identity card. The owner may collect it at the Customer Care Unit at Civic Centre, or contact 2411987 to make collection arrangements.

ONGOING INSTALLATION OF SOLAR STREETLIGHTS ACROSS FRANCISTOWN

The City of Francistown Council (COFC) wishes to inform members of the public that installation of the Solar streetlights is ongoing across the City of Francistown.

COFC further remind the public that Electrical Artisans have been contracted under Labour- Only Contract to undertake the removal of existing wooden poles and installation of GRP poles and streetlights across the City.

Materials were procured through Road levy funding and labour was sourced through bids of local artisans as outlined;

i. Installation of 60no. Solar streetlights within Block 2
Artisan: Melusi M. Mogarapasi
Contract Sum: P84, 000.00

ii. Installation of 53no. Solar streetlights along New Zealand drive and in Block 2
Artisan: Chawada U. Dongwana
Contract Sum: P74, 759.00

iii. Installation of 40no. Solar streetlights along Mari Mavu road- Package B
Artisan: Dumilano Sepesha
Contract Sum: P57, 450.00

iv. Installation of 50no. Solar streetlights on existing poles at Monarch Area 8,9 and 10
Artisan: Mbaakanyi G. Manako
Contract Sum: P83, 150.00

v. Removal of existing poles and installation of 50no. Solar streetlights at Gerald, along Martin Luther King road- Package A
Artisan: Vivian D. Kgomotso
Contract Sum: P116, 300.00

vi. Removal of existing poles and installation of 38no. Solor streetlights at Gerald, along Sejo Sennye and Martin Luther King roads
Artisan: Keolopile O. Gombalume
Contract Sum: P78, 800.00

vii. Removal of existing poles and installation of 28no. Solar streetlights at Monarch, Area 2 along Lekhubu street
Artisan: Mbaakanyi G. Manako
Contract Sum: P 65, 660.00

viii. Removal of existing wooden poles and installation of 50no. Solar streetlights at Gerald, along Sejo Mosadi Tshwene and Sejo Sennye streets
Artisan: Vivian D. Kgomotso
Contract Sum: P114, 400.00

ix. Removal of existing wooden poles and installation of 55no. Solar Streetlights at Maipafela and Riverside North
Artisan: Dikeledi Mabone
Contract Sum: P111, 657.00

x, Removal of existing wooden poles and installation of 50no. Solar streetlights at Bluetown (Madhibalori street) and White City ( Tlou street).
Artisan: Dikeledi Mabone
Contract Sum: P115, 250.00

xi. Removal of existing wooden poles and installation of 50no. Solar streetlights at Kgaphamadi, along Phokoje and Mathumo street.
Artisan: Tshepo Ranji
Contract Sum: P118, 000.00

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE COFC PHYSICAL PLANNING DIVISION;

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