Itireleng Samuel Moatswi (a Motswana innovator) has produced Botswana’s first domestically designed car prototype, called the Itireleng DC 86 (nicknamed KYB – Koloi ya Batswana, meaning “Vehicle of Batswana”).
Current Status
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Completion: About 85% finished – only final road-ready tweaks remain.
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Build Location: Built mostly in his workshop in Thamaga, Botswana, using local body materials.
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Key Parts: Engine, gearbox, and suspension come from established global brands (for reliability).
Future Plans
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Production Goal: Plans for mass production with at least 65% local materials.
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Design Focus: Engineered to handle tough local road conditions.
Funding
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Need: Seeking about P500,000 to scale up and commercialize the project.
