17 December 2025
President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko yesterday officially launched the Traffic Signals Modernisation and Centralised Traffic Control Centre (CTCC) for Gaborone and surrounding areas, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of Botswana’s capital city and national transport system.
In his address, the President said the project was long overdue and driven by data-backed evidence showing that traffic congestion has slowed economic progress, delayed the movement of goods and services, increased travel times, elevated stress levels, and reduced overall productivity. He noted that congestion and persistent traffic violations, particularly during peak social hours, have also compromised emergency response and public safety.
President Boko highlighted the CTCC as a unified command centre equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including cameras, sensors, automated detection systems, data analytics, and licence plate recognition.
The Centre will enable real-time monitoring, stronger enforcement of traffic laws, improved emergency coordination, and data-driven decision-making.
The project, implemented at a cost of BWP 348 million, forms part of the broader Botswana Integrated Transport Project and will initially cover Gaborone and surrounding districts, with the capacity to expand nationwide. The President thanked the World Bank, led by Country Representative Xavier Furtado, for their continued partnership in Botswana’s development journey.
Calling the Centre the “brain and heartbeat of emergency response,” President Boko urged motorists, especially young drivers, to respect traffic laws and appealed to professionals manning the Centre to serve with integrity, precision, and a deep sense of responsibility.
He declared the CTCC officially launched, describing it as a new dawn in Botswana’s development agenda and a decisive step towards safer roads, smarter cities, and a more efficient transport system for all Batswana.
Source: BW Presidency via Facebook
