05/06/2026
𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗
Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) today officially launched the groundbreaking ceremony for the ambitious New Botswana City project at the Sir Seretse Khama Airport Special Economic Zone, marking a significant milestone in Botswana’s infrastructure and economic development agenda.
The transformative project is being developed through a partnership between BDC and the Albaddad Group and carries an estimated investment value of US$1.9 billion. Spanning 126 hectares, the development is expected to reshape the area into a modern commercial and tourism hub featuring a world-class convention and exhibition centre, four international hotels, retail spaces and other mixed-use developments.
Providing an overview of the project, BDC Managing Director Oteng Keabetwe said the corporation’s contribution includes land valued at P198 million, underscoring government’s commitment to attracting large-scale investment into the country.
“For this project, we are contributing land which is valued at P198 million. The masterplan and Environmental Impact Assessment are concluded. We anticipate between 14,000 and 21,000 direct jobs during the construction phase and between 6,000 and 9,000 indirect jobs in total,” said Keabetwe.
The New Botswana City is expected to become one of the largest mixed-use developments in the country, positioning Botswana as a regional destination for business tourism, conferences, exhibitions and investment.
Beyond the infrastructure, the project is expected to deliver substantial economic benefits through job creation, skills transfer and increased business opportunities for local companies across various sectors.
