Jwaneng is a town in southern Botswana. Though it lies geographically in the Southern District, it is governed independently under its own Town Council. The town developed primarily around the Jwaneng diamond mine, one of the richest diamond mines in the world.

Administration & Contacts

Postal Address: Private Bag 001, Jwaneng, Botswana

Telephone: +267 588 0303

Fax: +267 588 1395 / +267 588 2609

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:30

Political Leadership: The mayor is Olga Ditsie, a local leader with experience in council politics and community engagement.

Roles & Functions

Jwaneng Town Council is tasked with providing social development services, municipal infrastructure, and community governance. Its mandate is to enhance the quality of life for residents through effective service delivery and policy implementation.

Key areas of focus include:

Local Governance: Enforcement of municipal by-laws on issues such as sanitation, livestock management, business premises, street numbering, and fire control.

Economic Development: Implementation of the Local Economic Development (LED) Strategy to diversify the economy beyond mining, create jobs, and reduce poverty.

Social Development: Active gender mainstreaming policies, including programs that empower women and support survivors of gender-based violence.

By-Laws

The council enforces several regulations, including:

Hawking and Street Vending By-Laws – covering certificates, renewals, and penalties for informal traders.

General By-Laws – dealing with public health, safety, and municipal order.

Community & Demographics

Population: Around 18,000 residents, with slightly more men than women.

Connectivity: Located about 180 km southwest of Gaborone along the Trans-Kgalagadi Highway.

Historical Note: Jwaneng was once a “closed town,” where residence was restricted to those granted permission by the mine operator.