Who we are / Info
Originating in 1897 as a key railway and transit stopover and expanding significantly prior to 1966 independence with the relocation of protectorate administration offices from Mafikeng, Lobatse has grown into a fully fledged township that today serves as a major commercial, industrial, and communication center for Botswana’s southern region. Dedicated to efficiently providing quality basic infrastructure and social services that support sustainable community development, the Lobatse Town Council is guided by core values of accountability, commitment, integrity, transparency, cooperation, and Botho. Governed by 11 elected and 2 specially elected councilors who convene at least every two months, the council manages local business development, social welfare services, and primary infrastructure through a Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and four specialized committees—Education, Health and Social Services; Housing and Physical Planning; Audit and Finance; and Works—whose leadership is elected every two and a half years during their five-year terms.
