Botswana: Local Authorities Push for Decentralisation

Francistown — The 2026 Budget strategy paper has received input from local authorities, with focus on the implementation of the decentralisation policy and diversification of revenue streams.

Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe presented the paper in Francistown on recently, highlighting the need for innovation and transformation. A key proposal is the introduction of toll gates to generate revenue, with the Chairperson of Tonota District Council, Mr Neo Sefhume citing successful examples in other…