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Zotus City Begins Land Consultations in Ghanzi

Zotus City's September update outlines land evaluation and consultations with affected land interests in Ghanzi as preparations continue for the planned Special Economic Zone.

By ADN Editorial Team

Participants gathered around a conference table in the photograph accompanying Zotus City's Ghanzi land consultation update
Meeting photograph published with Zotus City's Ghanzi land consultation update. Image: Zotus City.

Ghanzi, Botswana. Zotus City announced on 15 September 2026 that land evaluation, consultation, assessment and compensation engagement had begun with affected land interests in Ghanzi, as part of preparations for its planned Special Economic Zone.

The company said its team was working alongside the Ghanzi Land Board and the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre to engage landowners and other affected interests in the proposed development area.

Engagement with land interests

The engagement brings together consultation, land assessment and discussions about compensation. Zotus City said compensation had not yet been completed and that the process remained at the engagement stage.

The update identified founder and chief executive Davison Simango and global ambassador Emile Heskey as participants in the Ghanzi visit.

Local considerations

Land interests and local livelihoods are important considerations in planning the proposed development. Consultation provides a setting for engagement with those whose land interests fall within the proposed area.

Zotus City said the engagement was intended to clarify existing land interests and local considerations for the next phase of preparation.

Wider project context

The consultations form part of preparations for Zotus City's planned smart city and Special Economic Zone in Ghanzi District. The developer describes the project as a proposed logistics and business hub along the Trans-Kalahari Corridor.

Botswana Daily News previously reported the tripartite land transfer memorandum involving Ghanzi District Council, BITC and Zotus Group at Pula Global Expo 2025.

Key Points

  • Land consultation update published on 15 September 2026
  • Consultations and assessments with affected land interests
  • Compensation engagement remains in progress
  • Engagement informs the next phase of project preparation

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