Gabane

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Location of Gabane

Gabane is a village in Kweneng District of Botswana. It is located 15 km (10 mi) west of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. The population was 10,399 in 2001 census, making it the fourth largest settlement in Kweneng.^[1]

This village is originally home to BaMalete tribe. Kgosi Mosadi Seboko is the paramount chief and is stationed at Ramotswa, the capital of Balete. The elder population is still very much into agriculture while the younger generations are more urbanized.

*The culture of Gabane*

Gabane is well known for her lively music scene and night life as well as contemporary fashion trends. The village has produced several live bands like Matsieng and Franco and Afro Musica. The Gabaneans are passionate football followers. Their most successful team, Uniao Flamengo Santos, plays in the National Premier League.

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Gabane is home to:

[[Uniao Flamengo Santos]2009 Coca Cola champions, they beat Centre Chiefs at the Semi final to confirm a final encounter with BDF XI, who they drew with 1-1 at regulation time. they went on to conquer their opponents thank to all the 4 penalties converted and the magnificent savings of the opponents' two kicks]
[[Gabane Spears Softball] a youthful softball club in Gasiko Ward.
Frank Lesokwane, the leader of a kwasa-kwasa band called Franco and Afro Musica.
Matsieng traditional group.
Miso Mmereki, an influential Radio and Television personality.
Innocent Ranku, a Uniao Flamengo Santos midfielder who is now on the afternoon of his playing career, but still remins largely influential whenever introduced into the field of play.