Chinese Embassy grants BWP 415,000 for the refurbishment of Molepolole Kgotla Shelter in Botswana

$415K USD

Funder	Chinese Embassy
Recipient Organization	Government of Botswana
Country	Botswana
Start Date	Sep 08, 2022
End Date	Jan 14, 2030
Duration	2,685 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`101567`

Grant Description

On September 8, 2022, the Chinese Embassy in Botswana granted BWP 415,000 to refurbish the Molepolole Kgotla Shelter in Botswana. The project will be conducted by a Molepolole-based businessman and is expected to take 6 weeks.

Details of refurbishment include replacing thatches, installing supporting rafters, and establishing electricity connection. It is seen as a demonstration of the cordial relationship between Botswana and China. The project was completed on March 5, 2023. A handover ceremony was held for this donation.

Member of Parliament for Molepolole South, Kabo Morwaeng, and China’s Ambassador to Botswana, Wang Xuefeng, attended the ceremony.

📚 Sources & References

EMBASSY DONATES TOWARDS KGOTLA REFURBISHMENT
CHINESE EMBASSY-FINANCED MOLEPOLOLE KGOTLA PROJECT COMPLETE
驻博茨瓦纳大使王雪峰出席莫莱波洛莱议事厅建成交接仪式
驻博茨瓦纳大使王雪峰出席莫莱波洛莱议事厅建成交接仪式 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.