… On a positive note, he said the Pioneer commercial border Post facilities have been completed and would soon begin to operate for 24 hours along with Tlokweng and Martin’s Drift border posts. …
… On Thursday, they officially broke ground for a P14 million warehouse and manufacturing facility in Tlokweng that is expected to boost local production capacity and create employment opportunities. …
… Over the years, it has evolved into a powerful platform for community upliftment, turning participation into purpose and public energy into practical change.One of the clearest examples of that legacy is unfolding quietly in Tlokweng, where a hydroponic project is quietly changin …
… She noted that while the event has previously been hosted in Gaborone, Molepolole, and Tlokweng, locations all within a 100-kilometer radius of the capital, there is a growing need to reach audiences in more remote areas.
… All natives of Tlokweng, the trio blends generational talent with shared heritage, creating a sound anchored in chemistry and cultural authenticity. …
The second annual Stanbic Music N Lifestyle festival, held at the Royal Aria stadium on Saturday in Tlokweng, has lived to the hype of a lifestyle event. …
Speaking at the party’s 60th-anniversary gala dinner at Royal Aria in Tlokweng, Boko made it clear that his leadership stands against any form of bribery or exploitation. …
A consultative meeting on the proposed establishment of a Constitutional Court (ConCourt) held in Tlokweng on April 9, has sparked robust and largely constructive dialogue, with many participants acknowledging its potential to strengthen Botswana’s democracy, transparency and pro …
Tlokweng District councillors have unanimously rejected a government proposal to upgrade their village to a township, citing fears over cultural erosion and loss of land rights under township laws. The council instead advocated for a 'smart village' model.
Why it matters
Tlokweng District Council's rejection of township status in favour of a smart village model reflects grassroots resistance to cultural erosion and land rights concerns.
Tlokweng District councillors have unanimously rejected a government proposal to upgrade their village to a township, citing fears over cultural erosion and loss of land rights under township laws. The council instead advocated for a 'smart village' model.
Lobatse MP Kamal Jacobs says government priority projects for economic resuscitation and employment creation are progressing on schedule, citing the Milk Valley Farm expansion programme (expecting 200 cows from Brazil by June 2026), BMC and tannery upgrades, and meat value-addition facilities as examples advancing domestic production and reducing import reliance.
The Tlokweng council is unable to allocate plots to applicants because no serviced residential plots are currently available for distribution. The Land Board is exploring a redesign of a 10-hectare plot at Metlhabeng to increase the number of residential plots available for future allocation.
Solar lighting company Sunlux Solar has broken ground on a P14 million warehouse and manufacturing facility in Tlokweng, expected to create about 160 jobs with 80% of positions going to women and young people. The transition into full-scale manufacturing was prompted by a 2023 government call for local businesses to invest in manufacturing.
The 2024 Diacore Gaborone Marathon has funded a hydroponic farming project in Tlokweng that is improving nutrition for children at SOS Children's Villages Botswana by providing fresh vegetables and sustainable farming skills.
Charma Gal has called for moving the Kgosi ya Mosadi cultural event beyond Gaborone and surrounding areas to reach remote communities across the country, aiming to make the festival more inclusive and accessible.
Evans Modubule, known as Mr Tagg, has revived Anuli, an Afro-pop group he founded in 2010, as a family trio featuring Andrew 'Semene' Zachariah, David 'Skitikiti' Zachariah, and their niece Mpho 'Teemane' Zachariah from Tlokweng. The reborn group focuses on cultural authenticity and heritage, with "Anuli" being a Swahili word meaning joy.
The second annual Stanbic Music N Lifestyle Festival, held at Royal Aria stadium in Tlokweng, featured international and local music acts, chef demonstrations, and food and wine offerings. The event attracted close to 3,000 people despite cold weather.
Speaking at the party's 60th-anniversary gala dinner, Boko stated his leadership stands against bribery or exploitation and urged anyone demanding payment for access to report it to the Botswana Police. This followed public complaints that people close to the President are requiring business people to pay for access to him.
A consultative meeting held in Tlokweng on April 9 brought together legal experts, traditional leaders, political representatives and members of the public to discuss the proposed establishment of a Constitutional Court. Participants acknowledged its potential to strengthen democracy and human rights, though some raised concerns about timing, judicial appointments, and alignment with a comprehensive constitutional review.