Etymologies and Meanings of Botswana’s Town Names – Serowe
Serowe, the Traditional Capital of the Ngwato people (Bangwato), is the birthplace of the founding President of Botswana, Sir Seretse Khama, as well as two of his successors, Festus Gontebanye Mogae (3rd President), and Lt Gen Ian Khama (the 4th President – who is also his son). The village was established by his grandfather, Kgosi Khama III, in 1903 as the new capital of Bangwato, following their move from Shoshong and temporary stay at Old Palapye (Phalatswe). Serowe is therefore…