Ghansi District Municipality

The district is the largest game reserve complex in the country and the reserve provides wide base for satisfying tourist activities and research. Ghanzi is also characterised by an assortment of ethnic and cultural groupings and with different languages spoken. The internationally known annual Kuru Dance Festival mainly Basarwa dance and culture is hosted by Ghanzi District. As a local authority the council is mandated to provide infrastructure, social services and economic development through programs and projects. Council responsibility therefore includes primary health, primary education, water services, roads, programs designed for Remote Area Dwellers, destitute programs etc. Ghanzi District Council has made an inspiring effort to address gender issues by mainstreaming their gender action plan into the council?s strategic plan.