COUNCILLORS AGAINST THE NAME 'DITIMAMODIMO'

Gaborone Town Council has passed a motion seeking to revoke the name Ditimamodimo for Gaborone Block 7 “and any other area in Gaborone where the gravity of concern has been ascertained and formalized in writing.”

Presenting the motion, nominated Councillor, Mr Kagiso Ntime stated that the Gaborone Block 7 residents were strongly against the name.Councillor Ntime was of the view that residents should not be forced to accept a name they did not want, adding that if ever the name was discussed back then, the current residents should be re-consulted to find out if they still prefer the name or not.He said for residents of Block 7 to petition the government was a huge step, suggesting that the area should remain Block 7 or given a different name.

Supporting the motion, residents should be given a chance to name their suburb. Instead of Ditimamodimo, residents could use names of heroes and people who contributed immensely to the country’s development. Residents of Block 7 should be allowed to suggest their desired names,because some residents showed their displeasure at the name .They needed to consult before the naming of the area as a key in nation building.