14 Mar 2019

Construction of the Kgosi Sechele I Museum in Molepolole is expected to commence around June.

In an interview, Kgosi Sechele I Museum curator, Power Kawina said the project, which is anticipated to cost about P30 million, was still at the tendering stage. 

He said the project was spearheaded by Kgosi Sechele I Museum and the Department of National Museum, adding that construction was expected to be completed in 2020.

He said government had pledged P23 million while the board of Kgosi Sechele I Museum had raised P5 million through the Department of Environment Affairs. 

Kawina said the museum would help boost the tourism sector in Kweneng, adding that they would be working with tourism agents to attract people from within and outside the country.

He revealed that the project comprised of a site museum, the restoration of Mmakgosi house, camp site, restaurant, amphitheater and events park. ENDS