Zotus City: What the Developer Plans for Botswana's Proposed Smart City and SEZ

Zotus Group is planning a smart city and Special Economic Zone in Ghanzi District, Botswana. Here is what the developer projects on jobs, energy and infrastructure.

"Zotus City represents the future of African urban development, where innovation meets sustainability, creating opportunities for the entire SADC region."

Projected Employment

Zotus Group projects that the city would create more than 20,000 direct jobs. The developer's breakdown is:

• Technology and innovation: about 8,000 planned positions in AI, fintech and green technology
• Manufacturing and logistics: about 6,000 planned jobs
• Services and hospitality: about 4,000 planned positions
• Construction: about 2,000 jobs during the development phase

According to the developer, the project could also support up to 50,000 indirect jobs across the region through supply chains and supporting industries. These figures have not been independently verified.

Planned Infrastructure

The developer's plans include 5G networks, solar power with battery storage that it says would supply 100% of the city's energy, water recycling systems and infrastructure for autonomous vehicles.

Timeline

The developer has not yet published a construction timeline. Zotus Group describes the project as a long-term, phased development.