Central Business District at a glance
CBD GABORONE
The New Central Business District (New CBD) is Gaborone’s ultimate architectural flagship, economic powerhouse, and high-density urban core. Developing rapidly over the last two decades, this master-planned district has replaced older commercial centres to become the definitive hub for Botswana’s corporate elite, government ministries, luxury hospitality, and high-end cosmopolitan living.
Location & Commute
Setting: Centrally positioned in the heart of Gaborone, situated directly west of the historic Main Mall and the Government Enclave.
Accessibility: Flanked by major transit veins including PG Matante Road and internal dual-carriageways, making it highly accessible from all quadrants of the city.
Transit Hubs: Located within a short 10- to 15-minute drive from the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, making it the ideal base for international business travellers.
The Economic & Architectural Flagship
The New CBD boasts Botswana’s most iconic skyline, featuring striking glass-and-steel skyscrapers.
Corporate Landmarks: Home to major banking headquarters like First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) and Absa, the Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB), and the iconic iTowers (the tallest buildings in the country).
Public Sector: Hosts the mass headquarters of the Botswana Innovation Hub, the Ministry of Lands and Housing, and various judicial bodies.
Square Landmark: Anchored by the central Three Dikgosi Monument, a cultural tourist attraction commemorating Botswana's founding chiefs.
Real Estate & Luxury Living
Residential property in the New CBD is defined by vertical, high-density luxury, targeted squarely at corporate executives, institutional investors, and affluent urbanites.
Property Landscape: Exclusively modern, high-rise apartments, luxury penthouses, and ultra-secure executive studios offering lock-up-and-go convenience.
Sales Prices: Studio and 1-bedroom apartments generally sell from BWP 900,000 to BWP 1.3 million. Premium 2- to 3-bedroom luxury apartments inside premier buildings like the iTowers range between BWP 1.8 million and BWP 3.5+ million.
Rental Market: Highly lucrative with strong yield potential. Executive studios rent for P6,500 to P8,500/month, while fully furnished 2- to 3-bedroom executive suites command P12,000 to P25,000+/month.