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HANSARDYOUR VOICE IN PARLIAMENT DAILY HANSARD (PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES) TTHEHE SECONDFIRST MEE MEETINGTING O FOF THE THE SECOND SECOND SESSIO SESSIONN OOFF THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT HANSARD NO. 181182 TUESDAY 1 MARCH 2016 DISCLAIMER Unofficial Hansard This transcript of Parliamentary proceedings is an unofficial version of the Hansard and may contain inaccuracies. It is hereby published for general purposes only. The final edited version of the Hansard will be published when available and can be obtained from the Assistant Clerk (Editorial). NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ENGLISH VERSION THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER The Hon. Gladys K. T. Kokorwe MP. DEPUTY SPEAKER The Hon. Kagiso P. Molatlhegi, MP Gaborone South Clerk of the National Assembly - Ms B. N. Dithapo Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly - Dr R.D. Dingalo Ag. Learned Parliamentary Counsel - Mr S. Chikanda Assistant Clerk (E) - Mr R. Josiah CABINET His Excellency Lt. Gen. Dr. S. K. I. Khama PH, FOM, - President DCO, DSM, MP. His Honour M. E. K. Masisi, MP. (Moshupa-Manyana) - Vice President Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Hon. Dr. P. Venson-Moitoi, MP. (Serowe South) - Cooperation Minister of Local Government and Rural Hon. S. Tsogwane, MP. (Boteti North) - Development Minister of Infrastructure, Science and Hon. N. E. Molefhi, MP. (Selebi Phikwe East) - Technology Hon. S. Kgathi, MP. (Bobirwa) - Minister of Defence, Justice and Security Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Hon. O. K. Mokaila, MP. (Specially Elected) - Resources Hon. P. M. Maele, MP. (Lerala - Maunatlala) - Minister of Lands and Housing Hon. E. J. Batshu, MP. (Nkange) - Minister of Labour and Home Affairs Hon. D. K. Makgato, MP. (Sefhare - Ramokgonami) - Minister of Health Hon. T. S. Khama, MP. (Serowe West) - Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism Hon. V. T. Seretse, MP. (Mmopane - Lentsweletau) - Minister of Trade and Industry Hon. O. K. Matambo, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Finance and Development Planning Hon. T. Mabeo, MP. (Thamaga - Kumakwane) - Minister of Transport and Communications Hon. T. Olopeng, MP. (Tonota) - Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Hon. E. M. Molale (Specially Elected) - Administration Hon. Dr. U. Dow, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Education and Skills Development Hon. P. P. Ralotsia, MP. (Kanye North) - Minister of Agriculture Assistant Minister, Presidential Affairs and Hon. D. P. Makgalemele, MP (Shoshong) - Public Administration Hon. K. K. Autlwetse, MP (Serowe North) - Assistant Minister, Agriculture Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Hon. B. M. Tshireletso, MP. (Mahalapye East) - Development Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Hon. F. S. Van Der Westerhuizen, MP. (Kgalagadi South) - Development Assistant Minister, Education and Skills Hon. M. M. Goya, MP. (Palapye) - Development Assistant Minister, Education and Skills Hon. F. M. M. Molao, MP (Shashe West) - Development Hon. Dr. A. Madigele, MP. (Mmathethe - Molapowabojang) - Assistant Minister, Health Hon. Sadique Kebonang, MP. (Lobatse) - Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry 2 Hansard No 182 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES Names Constituency RULING PARTY (Botswana Democratic Party) Hon. S. M. Guma, MP Tati East Hon. C. De Graaff, MP Ghanzi South Hon. L. Kablay, MP Letlhakeng - Lephephe Hon. M. N. Ngaka, MP Takatokwane Hon. T. Kwerepe, MP Ngami Hon. S. Lelatisitswe, MP Boteti East Hon. J. Molefe, MP Mahalapye West Hon. K. Markus, MP Maun East Hon. K. Mzwinila, MP Mmadinare Hon. P. Majaga, MP Nata-Gweta Hon. M. I. Moswaane, MP Francistown West Hon. B. H. Billy, MP Francistown East Hon. M. R. Shamukuni, MP Chobe Hon. B. G.Butale, MP Tati West Hon. I. E. Moipisi, MP Kgalagadi North OPPOSITION (Umbrella for Democratic Change) Hon. D. G. Boko, MP (Leader of Opposition) Gaborone Bonnington North Hon. G. S. M. Mangole, MP Mochudi West Hon. W. B. Mmolotsi, MP Francistown South Hon. T. Moremi, MP Maun West Hon. A. S. Kesupile, MP Kanye South Hon. N. Salakae, MP Ghanzi North Hon. Maj. Gen. P. Mokgware, MP Gabane-Mmankgodi Hon. Dr. T. O. M. Mmatli, MP Molepolole South Hon. S. Ntlhaile, MP Jwaneng -Mabutsane Hon. M. I. Khan, MP Molepolole North Hon. H. G. Nkaigwa, MP Gaborone North Hon. I. J. Davids, MP Mochudi East Hon. S. M. Bathobakae, MP Tlokweng Hon. N. N. Gaolathe, MP Gaborone Bonnington South Hon. S. Kgoroba, MP Mogoditshane Hon. Dr P. Butale, MP Gaborone Central Hon Kgosi Lotlamoreng II Goodhope - Mabule (Botswana Congress Party) Hon. B. Arone, MP Okavango Hon. D. L. Keorapetse, MP Selebi Phikwe West Hon. S. O. Rantuana, MP Ramotswa Hansard No 182 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE SECOND MEETING OF THE SECOND SESSION OF ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT 1 MARCH 2016 CONTENTS PAGE (S) Appropriation (2016/2017) Bill, 2016 (No. 1 Of 2016) Committee Of Supply (Resumed Debate) .....................................................................................................11 - 15 Organisation 1000 – Minerals, Energy And Water Resources Committee of Supply.....................................................................................................................................16 - 40 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER.....................................................................................................5 - 10 SPEAKER’S REMARKS.........................................................................................................................................5 TABLING OF PAPERS Statutory Instrument No. 41 Of 2013: Open Season Hunting (Declaration) Order, 2013..................................................................................................9 4 Hansard No 182 Tuesday 1stMarch, 2016 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER Tuesday 1st March, 2016 tomatoes, beetroot, carrots, green pepper, chilli pepper and any other leafy vegetables. THE ASSEMBLY met at 2:00 p.m. There are other farmers from areas (Pandamatenga, (THE SPEAKER in the Chair) North West district) outside SPEDU region who have P R A Y E R S indicated their interest to supply the plant. * * * * Talana Farms stopped production in 2015 and was operated by an investor in partnership with Botswana SPEAKER’S REMARKS Development Corporation (BDC) who owned 33 per cent shares. Furthermore, the quality of produce MADAM SPEAKER (MS KOKORWE): Honourable continued to decline overtime, resulting in retail shops Members, you are not supposed to come late. Just look avoiding such produce. at how many minutes you are late, this has even taken the time for the business of today. That is not right. As an intervention, my Ministry provided advice to QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER the investor on best cropping plan, which the investor rejected leading to failure to stagger production, flooding ESTABLISHMENT OF SELEBI PHIKWE of markets and lack of crop rotation with subsequent AGRO-PROCESSING PLANT AND UPDATE ON increase in pests infestation. TALANA FARMS There has been no retrenchment of employees but about MR K. MZWINILA (MMADINARE): asked the 100 employees left due to non-activity. Minister of Agriculture to state:- Madam Speaker, Talana Farms gradually reduced (i) the reasons and spirit for the establishment of the production from 2012 till 2014 whilst the entire sub- Selebi Phikwe Agro-Processing plant with respect sector grew by 18 per cent annually. Therefore, to the supply or suppliers of the project’s raw importation of fruits and vegetables were not directly materials; affected by Talana Farms’ closure. Importation was (ii) why Talana Farms has stopped production and decreased by increased local production. how many workers have been retrenched; The increase in fresh produce retailers subsequently led (iii) the extent to which Talana Farms used to supply to expansion of production levels by farmers already vegetables in the country; in production. During the same period of Talana Farms closure the number of days of import restriction for (iv) whether the importation of fruits and vegetables protected crops increased. Therefore the impact of has increased or decreased since the stopping of Talana Farms closure on import substitution cannot be production at Talana Farms; directly measured. (v) whether the closure of Talana Farms is congruent The matter of Talana Farms is currently before courts with the import substitution drive of the of law and I cannot indicate as to when the farm will be Government; and fully operational. (vi) When Talana Farms will be fully operational and At full production, the farm had employed about 500 the number of jobs which will be created at full people of whom 300 were permanent and the rest on production. temporary basis. The same number is anticipated once ASSISTANT MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE the farm has been resuscitated and is fully operational. (MR AUTLWETSE): Madam Speaker, the reason for I thank you Madam Speaker. establishment of Selebi Phikwe Agro-Processing Plant is to put horticultural produce when not all produce MAJ. GEN. MOKGWARE: Supplementary. was bought. My Ministry carried out consultations Honourable Minister, I understand what you are saying with farmers in the SPEDU region over supply of raw even though I do not quite comprehend your figures. materials for the plant. Recent consultations engaged When this agro-processing plant was initially established with 100 farmers of horticulture. So far all the farmers where did we intend to get the raw materials? Were we have enlisted to supply the plant, including those from going to get them from somewhere near the plant or the Tuli Block area. intention was to collect them all