Gaborone usually has long, severe dry seasons and this sometimes leads to droughts. Gaborone experiences many heat waves year-round, and this sometimes leads to power outages and health issues.
People have been herding and farming on Botswana's land for thousands of years. Gaborone's environment is ideal for farming cows, which is why it has always been famous for its beef. The city of Gaborone sits along the Notwane River and people have been living near this river for centuries.
