Project Status
Development preparation
Zotus City is in development preparation. Land consultation and evaluation are under way. Financing has not closed, statutory approvals remain in progress or to be confirmed, and construction has not begun.
Programme milestones
13 February 2025
CompletedInstitutional MoU
Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Office of the President of the Republic of Botswana.
8 October 2025
CompletedGhanzi land process framework
Ceremonial MoU signed with Ghanzi District Council and BITC to support the formal land allocation process. This was not a completed legal land transfer.
10 October 2025
CompletedRegional corridor alignment
Memorandum of Understanding signed with BITC and the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat.
16 February 2026
In ProgressLand allocation milestone
Formal correspondence received concerning the planned approximately 4,200 hectare development footprint. Applicable conditions, approvals and final documentation remain outstanding.
15 September 2026
In ProgressGhanzi land consultations
Land evaluation, consultation, assessment and compensation engagement commenced with affected land interests alongside the Ghanzi Land Board and BITC.
Target Q1 2027
PlannedVision Master Plan completed
The Vision Master Plan is targeted for completion in Q1 2027, subject to the programme's ongoing preparation work.
Target Q1 2027
PlannedZotus Nexus programme management system launched
A programme management system to support coordination across the development is targeted for launch in Q1 2027, subject to readiness and final configuration.
Target mid 2027
PlannedIntegrated feasibility studies completed
Feasibility studies covering water, solar, roads, logistics, airport and telecommunications infrastructure are targeted for completion by mid 2027, subject to the applicable technical and approval processes.
Target Q3 2027
PlannedDraft Technical Master Plan
The Draft Technical Master Plan is targeted for Q3 2027, building on the completed feasibility studies and subject to ongoing preparation work.
Target Q4 2027
PlannedFinal Technical Master Plan approved
Approval of the Final Technical Master Plan is targeted for Q4 2027, subject to stakeholder review, statutory processes and final documentation.
Target end of 2027
PlannedEnvironmental approval
Environmental and social impact assessment and environmental approval are targeted for the end of 2027, subject to the applicable process.
To be confirmed
PlannedStatutory approvals and delivery
Environmental approvals, financing close, final SEZ licensing and construction remain future steps.
Current status
| Workstream | Status | Current position |
|---|---|---|
| Land allocation | In progress | The planned approximately 4,200 hectare footprint remains subject to the applicable process, conditions, approvals and final documentation. |
| Environmental approvals | Not started | Environmental and Social Impact Assessment commissioning status: To be confirmed. |
| Financing | Not started | Financing has not closed. Investor and partner engagement is continuing. |
| Regulatory and SEZ licence | In progress | Engagement is under way. Final designation, licensing and incentives remain subject to approval. |
| Construction | Not started | Construction has not begun. The programme remains in development preparation. |
Programme sponsor
Zotus City Development Group
Registered office: Plot 54368, Central Business District, Gaborone, Botswana.
UK parent: Zotus Group International Ltd
Companies House No. 14088466.