The impact of urbanization on housing shortages in Gaborone, Botswana

The unprecedented rate of urbanization across the world has led to increased demand for good, affordable housing. This research was conducted ascertain reasons and challenges on housing shortages in Gaborone, Botswana. focal point this study assess impact Thereafter recommended astute strategies desirable curb problem scarcity accommodation Gaborone. used a descriptive design distributed questionnaires Gaborone residents during data collection. researchers stratified clustered sampling methods. results indicated need better educational facilities employment opportunities as major causes Shortage housing, high rentals escalating land prices were also identified some that government introduce rent control measures restrict rising prices, private sector should be encouraged further participate provision different income groups sold or leased at subsidized rates. buy plenty real estate, reduce speculative behaviour barons.