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Terms and conditions apply. Page 2 news Wednesday 16 June 2021 The Botswana Gazette Alarm follows videos of deliberate COVID transmission among students • Consternation grips parents • Quarantine centre aide says students don’t want to leave • Teachers’ union to investigate SESUPO RANTSIMAKO Marapong,” said the aide who can- BTU COMES UNDER not be identified. “What is more udio recordings circulating on perturbing is that they are uncon- WhatsApp groups have revealed PRESSURE TO SUE GOV’T Ahow parents are perturbed that trollable in quarantine and seem to students may be spreading COVID-19 be happy to be here.” among themselves on purpose so that More disturbing is the revelation OVER COVID DEATHS schools may be ordered closed, The Bo- that the reluctance of students to tswana Gazette has established. leave the quarantine centre after Nxakato Junior Secondary being cleared of infection. “They • More than 45 teachers have died from COVID School in Sowa Town, Masunga feign more weakness when they • Union prepares to sue govt Senior Secondary School in Ma- are due to leave,” the aide said in sunga and schools in Marapong an audio. “Some of them don’t are among sources of concern for GAZETTE REPORTER even bring their school books into parents about the alleged phenom- quarantine because they behave as eaders of Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) may face a vote of no confidence over enon. though they’re on holiday.” what members see as their failure to compel the government to provide teachers A video circulating on social me- The vice president of Botswa- Lwith PPEs. dia is particularly disturbing for na Sectors of Educators Union, The union has come under increasing pressure from members to take the government showing students brazenly hug- Mogomotsi Motshegwa, says the to court over this matter after growing numbers of teachers succumbed to the marauding ging one another and expressing virus. union is aware of the trend. “We Nearly 50 teachers have died from COVID-19 since the outbreak of the pandemic in delight that they spread the virus in just learned from the videos and Botswana early last year. this manner as a dependable means audio sent to us,” Motshegwa told Members of BTU subsequently called for court action and are now accusing leaders of of going into quarantine. The Gazette. “We have talked to the union of reluctance to take the legal route because they are on a secret government In more audio recordings, parents our ad-hoc team to investigate.” payroll. relate how they have learnt how “There is growing concern that teachers are on their own because BTU leaders has A spokesman of Botswana failed to act,” said a source. “Teachers are scared to report for duty because they are dy- students mob around those who Teachers Union, Zweli Tupane, ing in large numbers. Potential leaders in our midst are ready to take over and sue the test positive in point-blank contact said this calls for inoculation of government for failure to provide teachers with PPEs, prioritise teachers for vaccination, in order to ensure transmission of teachers as a priority. “After learn- and to give us a risk allowance.” the deadly virus to themselves and ing about this, we are calling all the Speaking on Teachers’ Day recently, the president of BTU Gotlamang Oitsile said the visit those in isolation. government had ignored their call for teachers to be prioritised in vaccination, saying the civic leaders and Members of Par- union had expected teachers to follow nurses as workers in the front lines. According to an aide at a quar- liament join our call for prioritisa- “We welcome government decision that teachers will be included in the priority vac- antine centre in Matsiloje, the tion of teachers for COVID jabs,” cination programme, but the statement is incomplete because I had expected them to give number of students arriving there Tupane said in an interview. us timelines,” Oitsile said. “We have had many vaccines coming into the country but the may point to young people get- Efforts to contact the Coordina- government has continued to ignore us. ting intentionally infected. “The “Teachers are at high risk and we have had too many cases of teachers passing away tor of Francistown District Health due to COVID-19. That alone should have set alarm bells ringing. We have started to allegations about these students Management Team, Dr Ivan Kge- prepare the paperwork to take the government to court unless they tell us clearly when must be true because we are expe- tse, proved futile at the time of go- teachers will be vaccinated. If it was not for Teachers Day, we would not have heard riencing an influx of schools from ing to press. whether will be included on the priority list.” Sowa Town, Masunga, Gweta and

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• Prof Mosepele says caseload could burden society Botswana National Front (BNF) secretary general Moeti Mohwasa briefs the media in Gaborone. BNF secretary for information and publicity Justin Hunyepa and Nelson Ramaotwana were pres- • Non-compliance with protocols to blame ent during the briefing. (Pic:MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO)

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he COVID-19 Task Force (CTF) has expressed concern about the “aston- Tishingly high” numbers of cases that continue to be recorded in the country. In the latest update, the Deputy Coordina- tor of CTF, Professor Mosepele Mosepele, said the inclusive four-day period of 8 to 11 June 2021, “we recorded an astonishingly high number of new COVID-19 cases at 1 111, almost a four-fold increase from the previous reporting period”. The Coordinator continued: “This brought the total number of cases to 61 457 and we continue to see a high and increasing number of active cases at 3 730 cases which have been on the rise in the last few weeks.” Non-compliance with COVID protocols, including the wearing of masks and reduced numbers at inevitable gatherings, have been fingered as causes of the dramatic rise in new infections. “Those who have been declared recov- ered as they are no longer infectious stand at 56 798,” Dr Mosepele said. “As we reported last time, we continue to see a sustained increase of COVID-related fatalities at 926 as of the 11th of June.” Professor Mosepele said the surge in CO- VID-related deaths is an indication that the COVID-19 case load has increased and could burden society. He added that the Greater Ga- borone zone remains the hub of the disease, which means it carries the highest burden of disease. Botswana has administered at least 150,749 doses of COVID vaccines so far. According to the Reuters COVID-19 tracker, assuming that every person needs two doses, this is amounts to a mere 3% of the country’s population inoculated. In the update, Dr Mosepele also revealed that infections among young people aged between 10 and 20 years have gone up. While he admitted that the team cannot state why infections have gone up among these young people, videos and audio recordings circulating on social media indicate that students may be contracting COVID-19 on purpose, the aim being to miss school and go on isolation. Professor Mosepele said the team could not confirm this disturbing phenomenon without any investigation conducted and that the rising infections among the young could also be attributed to the virus mutating. The total local COVID-19 case load in Bo- tswana has gone up to 61 457, with 56 798 re- coveries while number of active cases stands at 3730. Page 4 news Wednesday 16 June 2021 The Botswana Gazette DCEC, BURS turn up the Heat on COVID-19 ‘Tenderpreneurs’ • DCEC confirms 69 COVID-19 corruption cases • Some companies are PAYE and VAT non-compliant

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Inspire Tomorrow, Today everal companies that won mil- lions of pula contracts in CO- SVID-19 tenders have come under investigation by the Botswana Revenue Services (BURS) and the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crimes (DCEC), The Botswana Gazette has established. While the Head of Compliance and Investigations at BURS, Kaone Molapo, would not comment on the matter, it is understood that most, if not all, of these companies are in violation of tax laws, especially in non-compliance with VAT and PAYE. TRAINING The investigations began last week. Meanwhile, the Director General of Botswana Open University invites DCEC, Tymon Katlholo, recently told applications for training in the the Parliamentary Committee of Gover- following Microsoft Office nance and Oversight that the corruption- busting agency is probing more than 50 courses COVID-19 allegations of corruption that go back to April 2020. “The DCEC re- 10 Learners Per Class ceived 69 COVID-19 corruption allegations from April 2020 to May 2021,” he told the committee last month. Microsoft Word Upon declaration of the first State of Time: 0800 - 1000 Emergency (SoE) in April 2020, the Requirements: None government announced that more than Date: 5th July – 16th July 2021 P2 billion had been set aside for the CO- VID-19 Relief Fund to finance all COV- ID-related procurements. These procurements were done by direct appointment Microsoft Excel at the Office of the President (OP). Time: 1400 – 1600 In recent months, reports have sug- Requirements: Basic Computer Skills gested that most COVID-19 supplies were over-priced, especially products Date: 5th July – 16th July 2021 P666 such as masks, surgical gloves and test- per ing equipment. Course Furthermore, former DCEC director Microsoft PowerPoint general Brigadier Joseph Mathambo Time: 0800 - 1000 also told this publication in July 2020 Requirements: Basic Computer Skills that they were probing the Ministry of Health and Wellness for allegations of Date: 19th July – 23rd July 2021 COVID-19 corruption. He revealed that DCEC was interrogating a MoHW report on the awarding of COVID-19 ten- Ms Word & Ms Excel: ders. At the time, reports also indicated 2 weeks each/ 2 hours per day that some members of the ministry’s procurement unit were suspended for Microsoft PowerPoint: Registration: First come first serve basis reasons of these allegations. 1 week each/ 2 hours per day In addition, the Permanent Secretary th nd Payments of course fees are strictly done online Mon 28 June - Fri 2 July 2021 at the Ministry of Finance Dr. Wilfred We accept the following cards Mandlebe has said two separate COV- Time: 0730 hours ID-19 audit reports are expected before the end of June. These reports will be Venue: Computer Lab divided into a performance audit and an audit on management of the COVID-19 Botswana Open University Relief Fund will be presented in the win- Headquarters, Gaborone ter sitting of Parliament. *Spaces are limited The Botswana Gazette is made to understand that recommendations made in For further information the reports will be forwarded to DCEC and DISS for further investigation and 3646119 / 3646050 possible prosecution. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 16 June 2021 news Page 5 Procurement Officers Are Payrolls Of Private Companies - Katlholo • 182 cases pending • 32 go back 10 to 18 years • Backlog blamed on resource constraints

SESUPO RANTSIMAKO and some of the people involved are already in court.” ost public servants who sit on government procurement “It is true some Mcommittees are on payrolls of procurement officers in private companies that win multi-million pula tenders, the Director General of government are on payrolls DCEC has said. Answering a question from the Chair- of some companies,” the man of the Parliamentary Committee on Governance and Oversight, Mabuse Director General of DCEC Pule, Tymon Katlholo said some public said. “This is an issue that Katlholo also told the parliamentary he blamed on limited resources, and dis- officers are indeed on the payrolls of pri- committee that DCEC received 69 reports closed that the Directorate of Public Pros- vate companies. exists and some of the of possible corruption in COVID-19 pro- ecutions (DPP) has a backlog of more “It is true some procurement officers curement between April 2020 and May than 182 such cases, 38 of which date as far back as 10 to 18 years. “This means in government are on payrolls of some people involved are already this year that any case sent to DPP will take longer companies,” the Director General of He expressed concern over the slow to be resolved due to this backlog,” Katl- DCEC said. “This is an issue that exists in court.” rate of prosecution of these cases, which holo said.

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oderna has entered a supply agreement with the Gov- Mernment of Botswana for supply of COVID-19 vaccines, The Botswana Gazette has established. The American pharmaceutical company announced on 3 June 2021 that it would support the government’s ongoing efforts to secure access to COVID-19 vaccines. The supply deal is believed to be one of the first that Moderna has clinched with an African country as most of its distribution has been for the US market. "We appreciate the collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Botswana for this supply agreement and with the Botswana Medi- cines Regulatory Authority for this EUA," Stéphane Bancel, Moderna's Chief Executive Officer, said in a statement. “We are committed to ensuring that people on every continent have access to our mRNA vaccine so that we can defeat the COVID-19 pandemic.” The company also announced that the Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BOMRA) has issued an emergency use authorisation for the COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna. “We are committed to ensuring that people on every continent have access to our mRNA vaccine so that we can defeat the COVID-19 pandemic.” The company did not provide details of the number of doses. Howev- er, the Covid-19 Task Force has previously said government had struck supply deals for enough vaccines to inoculate the entire eligible population. Moderna’s vaccine is highly rated Motor Centre Toyota:- Tel: +267 395 1736, Fax: +267 397 3442, Plot 28562, Samora Machel Drive in the world, with a reported 94% Associated Dealerships - Francistown Toyota:- Tel: +267 241 3855 ability to prevent symptomatic COV- Broadway Motors:- Tel: +267 471 0252, Bamangwato Toyota:- Tel: +267 261 0539 ID after the second dose. This means Rustenburg Toyota:- Tel: +27 14 523 3000, Lichtenberg Toyota:- Tel: +27 18 632 4455 the deal is a good purchase by the government. The latest agreement is separate from the 500 million vaccine doses which Moderna has agreed to supply to the GAVI-led COVAX vaccine sharing scheme, the company said. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 16 June 2021 NEWS Page 7 Visitors to Kazungula Bridge may be charged a fee • Pedestrians currently banned from the bridge • Council explores ways of generating income from the spectacular landmark SESUPO RANTSIMAKO it. Visitors to the bridge will be charged a certain amount.” eople may soon be charged a fee He appealed for patience among people to visit and view the design mas- of Kazungula and nearby Kasane, as well Pterpiece and paragon of construc- as Batswana and people further afield, who tion engineering that is Kazungula Bridge, are not pleased that they cannot take in the Chairman of Chobe District Council, the enhanced sights of the Zambezi River Amos Mabuku, has said. where four countries – Botswana, Zambia, An influx of tourists has led to - atem Zimbabwe and Namibia – meet while the porary ban on visits to the bridge as the council consults with Botswana Tourism council considers how to use the spec- Organisation (BTO). tacular landmark as a source of income. “Pedestrians are barred from the bridge “This bridge and services offered there are but we do understand their frustrations,” a first of its kind on our shores,” Mabuku Mabuku said. “Members of the public told The Botswana Gazette. “We therefore should understand that running a one-stop “AP won’t join want to use it to the fullest potential and are border post comes with lot of challenges.” a disjointed exploring ways of generating income from Enabling Better opposition” Futures Helping turn your Youth league says AP wants a dreams into reality clean change of gov’t

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ickering and instability within the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) could cost the opposition coalition the votes Bnecessary to assume power, the Alliance for Progressives Youth League (APYL) has warned. “It is very important to have a united opposition ahead of the next general elections,” the president of the AP youth league Gaone Majere, said in an interview. “Batswana are suffering in the face of corruption and a high rate of unemployment. We need to rescue Batswana urgently. Majere emphasized the commitment of the AP to opposition unity but said his party will not join a disjointed opposition. “We believe that we need sober heads and selflessness to go forward so that the only thing that guides us is that which is in the best interests of Batswana,” he added, saying it is incumbent upon UDC leaders to discard their self-serving mentality. “Opposition leaders must forget about looking out for themselves and focus on what voters want.” He described the AP as a party that wants a clean change of government and they are willing to explore every means to achieve opposition cooperation in whatever form that is practicable. However, a total merger is far-fetched at this stage because a united opposition is a prerequisite of such a goal, Majere asserted. “Total merger is not possible,” he said. “The advice that we offer is for the UDC to do what Batswana want, which is trying iron out our differences and to stop advancing our parochial interests as parties and individuals. No one can be comfortable to be inside a dirty house, so we are helping them clean up.” Hollard Insurance Botswana protects your most prized A big-brother mentality between the BCP and the BNF has been identified as a major spoke in the wheel of opposition unity. Fighting possessions, so you can focus on building your dreams. over allocation of constituencies by the contracting partners is another internecine factor. Political analyst Leonard Sesa has also said divisions within the proj- For Funeral, Keyman, Credit and Life Cover, For Home, Car, Business and Commercial Cover, Contact Hollard Life on: Contact Hollard Insure on: ect are likely to cost the UDC dearly, stressing that it is in the interest Tel: +267 363 3060/363 3000 Tel: +267 395 8023/74 243 842 of the contracting partners to find common ground to resolve their differences. Page 8 news Wednesday 16 June 2021 The Botswana Gazette Minister to visit execution chamber • Says he had to wait for new Commissioner to settle in • Commissioner says dept has cleared death row inmates • Death row inmates to make meaningful video calls to loved ones

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She disclosed that her department is in- stalling video conferencing facilities for death row inmates to communicate with their loved ones meaningfully. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 16 June 2021 news Page 9 was interrupted by the debilitating effects of COVID-19. It is alarming that in the GOV’T TO RESOLVE STANDOFF BETWEEN middle of this global pandemic, academics can demand salary increments and call for the firing of the Vice Chancellor. PROFESSOR NORRIS AND UB STAFF UNION Trigger-happy they are. Further, the Uni- versity is not funded from the pockets of Professor Norris But students applaud the Vice Chancellor “progressive” thrust “It relies on a subvention from government. It is for these reasons that we are of GAZETTE REPORTER that Professor Norris came to UB amidst boiling tensions that ex- the earnest view that the petition from the isted between the then Vice Chancellor Professor Thabo Fako and UB trade unions and their request to the he University of Botswana seems divided between students the student community.” minister to fire Professor Norris is pre- on one side and their support for Vice Chancellor Profes- They say former vice chancellors of UB were allergic to con- mature, baseless and outright nefarious. Tsor David Norris and academic staff on the other who have structive engagement with the SRC and the broader student com- The above notwithstanding, we implore petitioned the Minister of Tertiary education, Research, Science munity on matters affecting the students and learning. “The sus- the Vice Chancellor to urgently deal with and Technology Dr Douglas Letsholathebe against the Vice Chan- pension and harassment of student leaders at UB by the previous the concerns raised by the academics and cellor. vice chancellors was the norm,” the former student leaders say. their trade unions. Some of the issues Minister Letsholathebe has confirmed receiving a petition from “We can mention by name the previous student leaders who were they raise in the petition are legitimate the University of Botswana Staff Union and says he will respond abused and suspended by the previous vice chancellors. Professor but the call for the minister to fire Profes- to it after consulting with UB Council before end of this month. Norris inherited these toxic and hostile relationships between the sor Norris must be rejected with the con- “I can confirm to you that my ministry has received a petition student community and the university management.” tempt it deserves. It is just an unfortunate and we are taking it seriously to ensure that no party feels disad- “Upon resuming duty as Vice Chancellor, Professor Norris con- attention-seeking stunt” vantaged and very soon, hopefully before end of this month, we structively and meaningfully engaged with the student leadership “We call on progressive former and will have responded,” Minister Letsholathebe said in an interview. to restore a healthy working relationship based on mutual trust, current student leaders and sound-mind- “People should understand that the university is run by the transparency and respect. ed academics to reject the anti-Norris ca- Council and whenever there is an issue, the first people to be con- “His open-door policy for the student leadership is indeed a bal and defend him from the unwarranted sulted are the Council. We will therefore include them in this dis- jewel in the crown for his illustrious leadership. Professor Norris attacks that he is being subjected to. As cussion.” is more than a Vice Chancellor to the student community; he is former student leaders of the University On the other hand, former presidents of the SRC of UB have is- a father figure who is always willing and ready to listen the stu- of Botswana, we respect the right of UB sued a collective statement condemning the staff union’s petition. dents. Relations between the students and UB management have staff to demand better living and work- The former SRC presidents - Kago Mokotedi, Bokang Dumelang, significantly improved under the able leadership of Professor Nor- ing conditions. We however support the Mpho Molokwane and Oteng Eleck - say they are shocked and ris. exemplary leadership of Professor Nor- dismayed that some sections of the UB academics and their unions “We were not surprised that the Post-graduate Student Associa- ris in rebuilding, transforming and mod- have petitioned Minister Letsholathebe to fire the Vice Chancel- tion of the University of Botswana released a statement in sup- ernising the university for the benefit of lor, Professor Norris. “We must categorically state that as former port of Professor Norris. We have also seen a statement from the the student community and the country Presidents of the UBSRC, we reject the calls for the Minister of current president of the UBSRC. Professor Norris is simply a at large. We urge the student communi- fire the Vice Chancellor,” their statement reads. dynamic and transformational vice chancellor who places the stu- ty, UB Council, the Minister of Tertiary “The UB Vice Chancellor has a proven transformational and dents first in the life of the university. This is the reality and we Education and all stakeholders to support progressive track record of placing the students at the top of the cannot shy away from it. Professor Norris.” food chain in matters affecting the university. It must be recalled “We all know that Professor Norris’s tenure as Vice Chancellor

entity. Why do other universities get inflation salary adjustments and we do not?” Professor Marobela added that the unions met with the university leadership in November of last year (2020) and the Vice Chancellor promised to write to the Minister of Tertiary Education. “We de- manded a timeline for feedback from the minister,” he said. “The Vice Chancellor went on leave in December, wrote a message about performance of the university and wished us well for the New Year but did not give us a report about our welfare.” They met with the Vice Chancellor again at the JNC but did not get the right answers and we resolved that they could not trust him. “There is no integrity and there is no way we can trust him,” said Prof Marobela. “How do we trust the leadership when he promises us something and he does not give us feedback? We did not get any letter from him in response.” “When you look at the stature of the UB, it deserves a double budget compared to that of BIUST and BUAN but we do not have anyone advocating for such things for us,” Prof Marobela said. Not so, says Professor Norris. There UBASSSU, Vice Chancellor at have been two salary increments from 2018 of 3% and 4% adjustment without the intervention of government. Accord- ing to the VC, the ministry is yet to pro- loggerheads over welfare vide the university with funding to help alleviate some of the concerns raised by • UB academics earn considerably less than their counterparts at BIUST and BUAN staff members. “Government has said that there is no money yet,” said Prof Norris. • UB Vice Chancellor says he hopes for a positive response from gov’t “We are still in dialogue and hope the response will be favourable.” MPHO MATSHEDISO “We met with our leaders on the joint negotiation committee The Botswana Gazette is in possession (JNC) that brings management and unions together and put for- of documents containing the pay struc- he president of University of Botswana Academic Senior ward issues that workers within the university demand like equal tures of UB and BUAN. They show inter- Support Staff (UBASSSU), Professor Motsomi Ndala Ma- pay with counterparts at other government owned universities,” nal and external disparities between UB robela, has accused the Vice Chancellor of failure to ad- Prof Marobela said. “If we are not linked to the government pay- T and BUAN and that academics at BUAN dress issues of staff welfare. ing structures, why are the Botswana International University of earn more than their counterparts at UB. In an interview with The Botswana Gazette this week, Marobela Science and Technology (BIUST), the Botswana University of The structures show that UB academics said UB staff has never had a salary adjustment for inflation even Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) and the Botswana take home P531,756 per annum while after the union negotiations with management, save for a 3% per- Open University (BOU) linked? They all have one linking thread their BUAN counterparts take home cent salary adjustment in 2018. because they are publicly owned universities. UB is not a private P889, 179 per annum. Page 10 news Wednesday 16 June 2021 The Botswana Gazette BNF to draft UDC Constitution • Ramaotwana and Motlhala tasked with drafting the constitution • The document to reflect the fact that UDC is not a unitary political party • Final version to be examined after opposition cooperation talks

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elson Ramaotwana and Oteng Motlhala of the Botswana Na- Ntional Front (BNF) have been assigned to draft the constitution of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), UDC spokesman Moeti Mo- hwasa has said. Speaking at a media briefing this week, Mohwasa said the two men were assigned the task after the last constitution was rejected by the Registrar of Societies. “They will submit the draft to the BNF central committee for con- sideration before it is submitted to the UDC National Executive Committee EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (NEC),” he said. The veteran spokesman said the fi- BAMALETE LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF NURSING- RAMOTSWA nal version of the constitution will be examined for adoption as soon as the UDC has concluded opposition cooperation talks. VACANCY- SENIOR LECTURER I activities at the same time considering ethical “After extensive debate - CHILD HEALTH NURSING rules governing the profession by observing patient/client rights to privacy and confidentiality. and engagement on the Applications are invited from suitably qualified supposed nature and professionals for the above mentioned post • Collaborates with other members of the Health team to improve patient treatment and structure of the UDC, it was Salary Scale: D3 (P253, 656.00 up to P279, 648.00 per care, update clinical performance skills and Annum) improve clinical teaching. Participates in setting resolved that the UDC is maintenance and evaluation of clinical standards not a unitary political party Qualifications: Masters Degree in Child Health of care. Nursing or related field from a recognised institution. and that its constitution Additional qualifications should include Post • Undertake research and support Lecturers and Graduate qualification in Education. students to research in the clinical area and utilize should reflect that.” findings to improve clinical practice. In a related development, Mohwasa Experience: The candidate should have served a said the central committee received a • Assist the Head of Department in the running of minimum of 2 years as Senior Lecturer II-D4 in Nursing comprehensive briefing from UDC de- the Child Health Nursing Programme. field or being in similar position in a comparable ployees at its meeting of 12 June. “Af- institution. ter extensive debate and engagement on Contributes to the effective management and • the supposed nature and structure of the Summary of Duties administration of the institution by serving in UDC, it was resolved that the UDC is various committees. not a unitary political party and that its • Facilitate the designing, development, constitution should reflect that,” he said. implementation and evaluation of curriculum of • Undertake any other related duties to meet He raised concern about of members Child Health Nursing programme and coordinate exigencies of the service. of the National Executive Committee of plans made by Lectures. the UDC who allegedly discuss internal Applicants should provide the following details: matters of the coalition in the media. • Responsible for maintaining academic standards “Discussing our internal matters with by assisting and supporting lecturers in a) Full name, address and place of Birth the media compromises the integrity formulating course plans for Child Health Nursing b) Brief summary of career duties (curriculum Vitae and unity of the UDC,” Mohwasa said. courses and advising them on selection of c) Certified copies of certificates and references Meanwhile, the central committee of appropriate teaching strategies for both theory (academic and professional) the BNF will set up a transitional com- and practice. d) Certified copy of National Identity Card mittee of the Botswana National Front e) Valid proof of registration with Nursing and Youth League (BNFYL) that will be led • Plan teaching/learning activities for assigned Midwifery Council of Botswana (NMCB) to practice as by Tona Mooketsi and Nelson Ramaot- courses in Child Health Nursing programmes and nurse wana. “They are to deal with consulta- prepares audio-visual materials and select clients tions on the BNFYL draft constitution for teaching/demonstration purposes The Principal and determine where MASS should be Bamalete Lutheran School of Nursing located as its integral part,” Mohwasa P.O. Box V202 explained. • Demonstrate to students’ patient/Client care Ramotswa The setting up of an interim commit- activities in the clinical area, supervises and tee follows a BNFYL congress sched- evaluate students while performing these Closing date of applications: 25th June 2021 uled for May 2020 that was suspended due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 16 June 2021 news Page 11

In the Vice Chancellor’s view, UB deserves to be ranked first in Africa but its progress is hampered by "The Union is Clutching at Straws" self-centred individuals who put themselves ahead of their work. “We have world-class facilities and I intend to push for some of our laboratories to be ISO-certified (International Organisation for Standardisation) so that UB Vice Chancellor Prof. Norris we save the country the costs of doing research abroad,” Prof Norris said. “This would also help the university to generate its own revenues.” • Professor David Norris treasures the support of students for his outlook The Graduate Student Association (GSA) has only ac- colades for the Vice Chancellor. “We implore and urge • Lays out an ambitious plan for UB to generate its own revenues the University of Botswana community and any other concerned stakeholder to rally behind and support his • Says he turned around the institution financial stability stewardship,” said the Chairman of GSA, Modiri Thek- iso. • Graduate Association and SRC fully behind Prof Norris According to the strategic roadmap for UB that The Botswana Gazette has a copy of, Professor Norris has de- • UB deserves to be ranked first in Africa-Norris veloped a plan by which to guide the university. Dubbed “Creating a Future for the Knowledge Generation,” the • Salaries increased by seven percent in 2 years strategy represents the university’s outlook on the future and how it will position itself for systematic and endur- ing change. Through the strategy, UB has become fash- ionable for attracting students through introduction of newer courses that are relevant in society. Professor Norris has told The Botswana Gazette that despite adopting the university when it was stagnant and not research-focused, he came up with an orientation that the university needed to do research that solves problems that exist in society. He tackled embedded fraud that put the institution’s finances in tatters. “We had staff members who owned companies and awarded themselves tenders,” he pointed out. “There was mismanagement of funds and inflation of prices.” Although UB staff are crying foul for not having inflation salary adjustments during Professor Norris’s four- year tenure at the university, this publication has been made aware of numerous attempts by the Vice Chancel- lor to communicate with the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Tertiary Education (MoTE) about addressing financial issues at the university. Besides, Professor Norris noted, staff salaries at UB are not directly linked to government salaries and therefore government salary adjustments do not necessarily mean that there will be salary adjustments for UB staff. MPHO MATSHEDISO to complete their studies while PhDs can take up to 10 “As an institution we need to find ways of raising mon- years. Mind you, this is for those who persevere because ey in order to have financial stability and sustainability,” he Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana some end up quitting along the way after getting discour- he asserted. “That is why we want the university to be (UB), Professor David Norris, has disputed claims aged. We have had many post-graduate students give up entrepreneurial. We expect our academic staff to raise Tby UB staff unions that he is an autocratic leader on us.” funds through consultancies, contract research and ex- who has failed Botswana’s most prestigious institution of Although he had planned to serve one term in office, ternally funded research. Because the university became higher learning. Professor Norris has expressed a desire to have another financially prudent as a result of measures I helped put in In an interview with The Botswana Gazette, Profes- term when the current one expires on 30 November of place, the university was able to make a 3 percent salary sor Norris said the staff union was clutching at straws. 2022. “The undergraduates and the Student Representa- adjustment in 2018/2019 and a 4 percent increment dur- “Those are blatant lies,” he said. “The only problem that tive Council (SRC) have pledged their support for me to ing the 2019/2020 financial year from its own coffers.” they have with me is that I said, ‘Let’s work.’ We have stay at UB,” he pointed out. Professor Norris noted that they will soon be putting professors at the university who have shown lack of com- The president of UB SRC, Carter Joseph, has written up a laboratory for prosthetic limbs in partnership with mitment to their work. Am I not supposed to check on to the Minister of Tertiary Education opposing UB trade Central University of Technology in UB’s quest to be these things?” unions in their aim to have Professor Norris fired. “A a centre of excellence. “We have a bio-engineer in the “The university has dedicated professors who take their decision to fire Professor Norris will not be in the inter- Faculty of Business Studies and she is doing three di- work seriously. However, there are some who do not do ests of the student community,” said Joseph. “His record mensional printing in prosthetics,” he pointed out. “Very any research and are never there to supervise our stu- when it comes to engaging with the student community soon we’ll be putting up a laboratory where people will dents. We have Masters students who take up to six years and the SRC is impeccable.” be able to come for measurements and have prosthetic limbs manufactured for them.” Bpf Gears Up For Future Without Founding President

Party factions plan and hold separate recruitment drives on separate recruitment drives with each organising and holding campaign activities, as happened in Molepolole TEFO PHEAGE tion are digging their heels in and fighting back see as a and Mahalapye recently for the Khama lot and Butale sup- dirty plot to oust him. porters respectively. Political observers say these meetings he Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) is preparing for illustrated a party in disarray. a future without its founding president Biggie Bu- BPF spokesman Lawrence Ookeditse BPF spokesman Lawrence Ookeditse told the media Ttale, who faces an uphill battle to prove his inno- afterwards that the Molepolole meeting was an authentic cence in what his supporters describe as “a court of chick- told the media afterwards that party activity and the Mahalapye meeting the work of Bu- ens trying a cockroach”. tale and his friends. This has predictably been dismissed as Butale is mired in allegations of sexual misconduct in- the Molepolole meeting was an hogwash by the faction of the president of the BPF who has volving a student but he insists that the entanglement is refused to step down in the face of the serious allegations the result of a witch hunt by internal enemies who are out authentic party activity and the that he faces. to oust him from his perch as president of the BPF. Insid- The Secretary General of the party, Ian Khama’s younger ers say the level of animosity between the factions reflects Mahalapye meeting the work of brother Tshekedi, has struck a pose and unleashed a tirade irreparable damage to unity and trust, which are essential against Butale. But observers say Tshekedi’s proximity to values in politics. Butale and his friends. the patron of the BPF, Ian Khama, is a major disqualifying The party is grappling with finding a ‘suitable’ replace- factor because he is seen as a purveyor of Khama’s paro- ment of Butale by isolating him while Butale and his fac- The two factions are reported to be planning to embark chial interests. Page 12 news Wednesday 16 June 2021 The Botswana Gazette

The Botswana Gazette Page 12 Wednesday 16 June 2021 Opinion Forum SINCE 1984

DITSHWANELO Press Statement on the execution of Phemelo Botogeleng

ITSHWANELO – The Botswana Centre for Human Rights noted Dwith concern and great disappoint- ment, the execution of Mr Phemelo Boto- geleng, which took place on Friday 11 June 2021, at the Gaborone Central Prison. Mr Phemelo Botogeleng, a thirty four (34) year old death row inmate, was executed by the Prisons Services according to a press release issued by Botswana Prison Ser- vices dated 11 June 2021. Mr Botogeleng was sentenced to death by the High Court President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi getting his first jab of Covid-19 vaccine by the health official Dimpho Keabonye at the Maruapula commu- in Francistown on the 28 July 2020 after he nity center in Gaborone. (Pic:Monirul Bhuiyan/Press Photo) was convicted, ‘... for the murder of his girlfriend Ms Annah Simon and her child Atang Simon on the 5 May 2011...’. Mr Phemelo Botogeleng was sentenced to 15 years for In Support of BONELA the murder of his girlfriend and to death for the murder of the child. His appeal against conviction and sentences was dismissed by the Court of Appeal on the 10 February 2021. on Corporal Punishment DITSHWANELO remains opposed to and OTLAADISA SEREI writes from Otse that teachers should be trained in anger management and condemns the use of the death penalty as a means of punishment. We continue to ap- emotional intelligence because their stick addiction leads them to abuse corporal punishment peal to our Government to take the lead in condemning (and not, itself using) the use of ONELA is right. Applying corporal punishment a who worship the stick. Abolishing of the stick would save force, which leads to the loss of life and in- should be illegal in Botswan. The Education Act teachers their careers. stead strive to protect life, including that of BCap 58:01 regulates administering of corporal pun- Using a stick is a shortcut to solving a problem. Many the offender. We also continue to call on our ishment in schools. There is who authorises it, who admin- teachers feel that using the stick is normal, even though Government to address the greater challenge isters it, with whom, with what and where to record the they think it is wrong. The teacher does not want teaching of societal degeneration, and look for alter- punishment. It has to come as a last resort after warnings, time to be consumed by other methods of punishing that natives to addressing the cause of increasing mentoring or if other methods of punishment have failed. would otherwise take a longer time to apply and to monitor. anti-social behaviour which may result in But I fail to understand why corporal punishment is allowed The saying goes that Ntja e betswa e kotame, meaning that the committing of capital offences. This in- in Botswana schools. Most counties have actually criminal- a punishment is more effective if it is instantaneous. cludes the increased cases of Gender Based ised it. Some children are so used to the cane from home so Violence (GBV). A rather shocking observation that I have made is that much that they think that being beaten at school is normal We continue to urge that the proposed re- teachers in Botswana are in denial. They have stick addic- and right because it is applied by their teachers and par- view of our Constitution should include the tion and acute anger management problems. Many are im- ents. So, children dislike corporal punishment but they do protection of the right to a dignified life, in- patient with the learners, domineer over students, are petty not necessarily think it is wrong. To understand the origin of cluding the life of offenders. We call upon and believe that they cannot do without the stick. Even if student indiscipline, we need to know that the way children all sticks are taken away from teachers, I bet they will slap, are raised greatly influences how they respond to a warn- our government to seriously consider adopt- kick, whack, pinch or box students. How can the law and ing, mentoring and punishment in future. Talking may be ing a restorative justice framework when it the society entrust teachers with administering corporal enough to bring understanding, fear then a total end to a bad engages in the constitutional review as well punishment on our beloved children when teachers are so behaviour for some students. However, for others corporal as policy reform governing the application addicted to the stick? Teachers need to come out of their punishment may successfully deter the student regardless of law. A restorative justice framework ad- addiction first. But I don’t blame them because they were of their family background or soci0-economic status. dresses the concerns of both victim and the never trained in anger management and self-control right From a tender age, children need to be taught repeatedly offender, within the broader context of so- from their Standard 1 to their final teacher training year. Re- (not by rote) to listen, understand and avoid breaking laid ciety. tooling of teachers in emotional intelligence would greatly down rules. Basically, the school should be an extension of DITSHWANELO remains steadfast in reduce misuse of corporal punishment. what has been taught at home. The community should help its belief in the responsibility to protect the Applying corporal punishment should be made illegal parents who are giving up on instilling discipline in their right to life. We once again reiterate that the because it is abused and undermines a family’s responsi- children. Family dynamics and dysfunction have played a loss of all life is always deeply regrettable. bility to discipline their children. If corporal punishment is big role in child indiscipline. We further urge our Government to seriously completely abolished in schools, more and more families But charity begins at home. In that regard, parent can in- explore other forms of punishment for capi- will fulfil their responsibility over children’s discipline and fluence the fall or the existence of the law on the useof tal offences, as a demonstration of its com- not rely on a teacher’s cane to rescue them. I also think corporal punishment in schools because it is misused; the mitment to respect the dignity of all human that use of corporal punishment in schools is a ‘trap’ into parents supported by their community, the teachers support- beings – including that of offenders. which teachers at times fall when trying to enforce disci- ed by their ministry and the child in this puzzle is innocent, pline. Remember we are talking about the addicted teacher only waiting to be directed and guided, no matter what.

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DT College of Medicine (DDTCOM) is an The two programs of Bachelor of Doctor Assistant and Bachelor of Pharmacy D innovative health leading in medical education are now recognized by Zambia Qualification Authority (ZAQA). and research. Since its inception, the College has since been deemed the top institution leading in forging to shape Botswana’s future dream of a MORE DDT GRADUATES HAVE BEEN ADMITTED IN SEVERAL LEADING GLOBAL knowledge based economy. DDT College of UNIVERSITIES THAT INCLUDE: Medicine sees itself as the top health research intensive College in Botswana on both allopathic 1. University of Liverpool (UK), and clinical researches and executes this by 2. London Metropolitan University (UK), engagement of all relevant stakeholders. At the 3. De Montfort University Leicester (UK), core of its education business achievements, the 4. University of Zambia (Zambia), College is highly committed to top research excellence that is embedded to 5. University of West of England, Bristol (UK), its teachings as the key baseline components or thread lines of teaching. 6. Many others

The Vice Chancellor of the College Dr Tumelo Tlhoiwe MD/MPH, says, she is proud of the products of DDT as their mission has been accomplished as the As the College we give the learners the tools to use and succeed the graduates are now recognized INTERNATIONALLY and going into the world over, the academic environment is very rigorous and needs focus, GLOBAL market. the social training on attitude and professionality is outstanding too, so at the end of it all we release well-seasoned graduates that compete in the The College through the TLHOIWE & TLHOIWE SCHOLARSHIP OF EXCELLENCE found it worthy to assist the government of Botswana in its efforts to international space as we “educate a local citizen and graduate an educate Batswana at POSTGRADUATE levels and see them participate in international citizen” the development of nation’s economy in many ways. The College gave three Doctor Assistants (DDTs own graduates) FULL SCHOLARSHIPS The vision oriented College community, from its resilient management, to (TUITION AND LIVING scholarships) to pursue Doctor of Medicine at University the seasoned and elite academic staff and the ever hard working support of Eden in Zambia. These three graduates were admitted into THIRD YEAR of staff, we congratulate all the graduates for their international admissions the medical program showing the mettle, quality and recognition of DDT and congratulate ALL learners and graduates for choosing. graduates education.

Also six Pharmacists (DDT Graduates as well) were given FULL scholarships ONLY THE TOP: EDUCATING FOR GLOBAL SUCCESS by DDT College through TLHOIWE & TLHOIWE SCHOLARSHIP OF EXCELLENCE to pursue Masters in Clinical Pharmacy at University of Zambia. The six Pharmacy graduates had to take an exam for foreign graduates in Zambia NOTE: and they all passed the exam. The exam was taken in order for Zambia to ADMISSIONS FOR 2021/2022 ACADEMIC YEAR ARE ONGOING recognize the DDT Pharmacy qualification. By acing these examinations, CONTACT ADMISSIONS OFFICE: the DDT graduates GOT RECOGNISED AND REGISTERED BY THE ZAMBIAN (267) 771 00000, (267) 3904924/25 fb….instagram…. HEATLH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL (ZHPC), making Botswana shine as a country and producer of excellent education. For further information: email: [email protected] / web: www.ddtcollegeofmedicine.com The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 16 June 2021 feature Page 15 The Botswana Gazette columnbusinessadvertisementnews Page B1 Wednesday 16 June 2021 BusinessNews SINCE 1984 COVID-19 Massively BusinessBriefs Affects Cresta’s Balance Sheet • As the hotel’s revenue declines by P194.3 million • Recordeds a loss before taxation of P72 million • ‘Confidence in the tourism and hospitality sector is bolstered by the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines throughout the world’-Cresta Chairman

Seed Co Expects Higher Profits

eed Co International Limited (SCIL) Group therefore expects that the Group’s profit before tax from Scontinuing operations for the full year period ended 31 March 2021 will be approximately 40 percent to 50 percent (between US$4.2 million and US$5.2 million) better than the profit before tax from continuing operations amounting to US$10.4 million for the corresponding period ended 31 March 2020. According to Seed Co in their trading update published with the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) recently, the increase in profits will mainly be due to improved sales volume performance. The Equity Listings Requirements of BSE compels issuers to announce through the BSE and the press if the variation between its expected profit or loss before tax and the previous corresponding period exceeds 10 percent. With that, Seed Co stated that the audited financial information on which this trading update is based will be released before the end of June 2021. GAZETTE REPORTER tinuance of full salaries for the majority of staff, while operations were closed or curtailed. “During the year, evenue of Botswana’s leading hotel services the cash generated from operations declined by 91 per- provider, Cresta Marakanelo Limited declined cent as a result of cash utilized in funding operating ex- Botswana Records Rby 194.3 million from P396.9 million in 2019 to penses during the period when the hotels were closed,” P202.6 million in 2020, Cresta’s Non-Executive Chair- Lekaukau noted. Better Hotel man Moatlhodi Lekaukau has said. With that, Lekaukau stated that they expect continued According to Lekaukau the Group’s decline in rev- disruptions to the travel and hospitality industry, particu- Occupancy enue attributable to COVID-19 related cancellations or larly for the foreign tourist sector during 2021, with for- postponements, the national lockdown period, low oc- eign tourism picking up in 2022. Whilst the COVID-19 ccording to the STR Africa Hotel Review statis- cupancies, conferencing restrictions and ban of alcohol pandemic ushered in unprecedented level of uncertainty tics report for the year ended 31 December 2020, sales. Towards the end of March 2020, the Government on the tourism and hospitality industry, Lekaukau said Athe hotel occupancy achieved in Botswana was of Botswana announced that the country would be on the medium to long term outlook is bolstered by Vac- 29 percent compared to 58 percent in 2019. Botswana lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19 an instance cinations across the globe which are expected to increase faired significantly better than its regional counterparts, that led to Cresta temporarily closing its hotels for nor- people’s confidence to travel. Vaccinations in Botswana with reported annual occupancies in Namibia of 21 per- mal operations from 1 April 2020 to 4 June 2020 as ac- began in March 2021. cent, South Africa at 24 percent and Zambia at 19 per- cording to Lekaukau in Cresta’s 2020 integrated report cent. released recently. “In Botswana, the local market “In Botswana, the local market was the only available hope is being revived as during the first quarter of 2021 business for eight months, between 1 April 2020 to 1 De- was the only available business occupancies increased steadily, albeit at levels signifi- cember 2020 due to the closure of borders to noncitizens cantly below the prior year. “Whilst the steady rise in and non-residents,” Lekaukau said. “During this period, for eight months, between 1 occupancies is a positive sign, the occupancy levels the Government of Botswana was supportive of the tour- achieved indicate that we are still in the pandemic turbu- ism and hospitality industry through its COVID-19 fi- April 2020 to 1 December 2020 lence,” he said. “The situation is still uncertain and de- nancial relief measures, granting a wage subsidy over mands that the Group remain in survival mode. We still nine months to qualifying businesses. The Group was a due to the closure of borders to witness recurrent international lockdowns, in-country beneficiary of the wage subsidy and was eligible to re- movement restrictions, national borders closures, and ceive a total of P14.6 million for the nine-month period.” noncitizens and non-residents,” various national legislations that affect our industry.” This is the Group that recorded a loss before taxation Cresta Hotels is one of Southern Africa’s leading ho- of P72 million in the year under review as compared to Lekaukau said. “ tel management groups, operating business and resort the 2019 profit before taxation of P30.6 million. Gross hotels in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia. Cresta Meanwhile having his say in the report, Cresta’s Man- profit margin declined from 41 percent in 2019 to 26 per- Marakanelo is the operating company for the 10 Cresta aging Director Mokwena Morulane highlighted that their cent which Lekaukau said was primarily due to the con- Hotels in Botswana as well as one hotel in Zambia. Page 16 business Wednesday 16 June 2021 The Botswana Gazette Households Owe Commercial Banks P43.3 Billion Dominates total commercial banks credit

GAZETTE REPORTER percent for Namibia and South Africa respectively. In this respect domestic household borrowing is in redit to households continued to dominate line with trends in personal incomes, implying a rela- total commercial banks debt as it stood at tively strong debt servicing capacity. Consequently, CP43.3 billion in March 2021, a report by the the ratio of household NPLs to total household credit Financial Stability Council stipulates. was modest, at a 3.5 percent in March 2021, slightly According to the Financial Stability Council in lower than the 3.6 percent in March 2020 and way their May 2021 Financial Stability Report (FSR) , better than the industry average of 4.4 percent in with the P43.3 billion figure, the household credit March 2021.” grew by 6.3 percent in the twelve months to March 2021 , lower than the 15.1 percent growth in March “Credit to households continued 2020. The FSR is compiled by the Bank of Botswana (BoB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance to dominate total commercial and Economic Development (MFED), Non-Bank Fi- nancial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) banks credit, at P43.3 billion in and Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA). “Credit to households continued to dominate total March 2021,” the report reads. commercial banks credit, at P43.3 billion in March “This was mostly concentrated 2021,” the report reads. “This was mostly concentrated in unsecured lending (71.8 percent). The propor- in unsecured lending (71.8 tion of unsecured loans to total credit remains higher than the 24.4 percent and 35.4 percent reported in percent)." South Africa and Mauritius respectively. The signifi- cant share of unsecured loans and advances has the Even so, the FSR notes that the 2020 Household potential to cause financial distress for households, Indebtedness Survey indicates that the of majority given the inherently expensive and short-term nature credit providers expected moderate to high demand of such credit. Therefore households remain vulner- of credit in 2020 as a result of progressive reductions able to sudden and sharp tightening of financial con- in the Bank Rate and the increase in salaries of public ditions.” sector employees. “However, the survey also indi- Meanwhile the report by BoB, MFED, NBFIRA cated that that the demand for credit was negatively and FIA shows that household debt proportion of affected by the loss of incomes and possible losses of household income was 3.75 percent in the fourth employment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over- quarter of 2020, a decrease of 44.7 percent in the all, the results of the survey suggested minimal risks same period in 2019. “The ration remains relatively to financial stability posed by the level of household low when compared to the 78.7 percent and 72.7 indebtedness.”

Local Pensions Fund Assets Increased Amid COVID-19

GAZETTE REPORTER percent) in the portfolio investment allocation of pension tributed to the Botswana Public Officers Pensions Fund funds. (BPOPF). “Measured in relation to the size of the domes- ver the last year pension funds’ assets grew by “Furthermore, 63.5 percent of the funds were invested tic economy (GDP), total assets of pension funds were 12.9 percent from P93.1 billion in the last quarter offshore in December 2020, compared to 59.8 percent in 58.6 percent of GDP in the 2020 compared to 47.2 percent Oof 2019 to P105.2 billion in the last quarter of December 2019 (64.4 percent in February 2021),” the re- in December 2019,” the report states. 2020 (P106.1 billion in February 2021), a Financial Sta- port reads. “Generally, the investment allocation of pen- Meanwhile, the FSR states that at the end of 2020, there bility Report (FSR) of May 2021 released by the Financial sion funds remained broadly unchanged with an average were 29 asset managers and management companies in Stability Council shows. of 60 percent invested offshore since 2009. This is in line Botswana. “Total Assets Under Management (AUM) in- The FSR is prepared by the Bank of Botswana (BoB) in with the retirement funds prudential regulations that re- creased by to P51.1 billion in 2020 from P49.9 billion in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Economic quire that at least 30 percent of assets should be invested 2019,” states the report. “In December 2020, 80.7 percent Development (MFED), Non-Bank Financial Institutions locally. The regulations also require that annuities must of the AUM were for pensions funds. Other AUM be- Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) and Financial Intelli- be purchased exclusively from insurance providers operat- longed to retail investors, insurance companies and other gence Agency (FIA). ing in Botswana; potentially restricting costumer choices professional investors. As such, the asset management According to the aforementioned financial agencies in the report, the local pensions investment in equities in- due to limited competition and shortage of annuity-related sub-sector is highly interconnected with other parts of the creased from P59.8 billion in the last quarter of 2019 to products.” financial system through ownership linkages, common as- P68.7 billion in the last quarter of 2020 (P69.5 billion in With that, the FSR also stated that more than 80 percent set exposures and the provision of wholesale funding to February 2021) and accounted for the biggest share (66 of total industry pension funds are accounted for by or at- banks.” The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 16 June 2021 columns Page 17 Primetime Successfully Redeems Bwp96 Million Maturing Loan Despite Covid Headwinds • Debt replaced with a ten-year floating rate term loan facility

from Botswana Insurance Fund jobs”, the European Union aims to focus on education, Putting Education skills, research and innovation in Africa. This means Managers improving access to inclusive and equitable quality education for all. • Encouraging appetite from debt at The Heart Of Partnerships will be sought for developing innovative approaches and improving learning outcomes capital markets despite Covid-19 that can meet future demands, including in emerging fields such as the digital sector and green and climate- headwinds The AU-EU friendly technologies. The EU will focus on supporting the availability and quality of teachers at all levels of education – it is estimated that around 17 million teach- Partnership For ers will be needed in sub-Saharan Africa by 20301 to achieve universal primary and secondary education. The EU is committed to working with its Member A Better Future States in a “Team Europe” spirit to deliver maximum impact. In Mozambique, for example, the EU and Member States are preparing an ‘E-YOUTH’ Initia- he COVID-19 pandemic has compounded the tive, which will help better match competence-based learning crisis in Africa by severely limiting access vocational education and training with the needs of the education. By early April 2020, the crisis had left market, so that young Mozambicans can access jobs T more easily. The Initiative will also empower girls and more than 20 million pre-primary, 160 million primary, 56 million secondary, and 8 million tertiary level learners out women by supporting them to enter science, technol- of school with no access to continued learning and teach- ogy, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields of ing facilities across the continent. study, and by promoting coding. Our people are the most important resource we have. Promoting innovations that safeguard gender responsive education and education for refugees, persons liv- In the next 15 years, 450 million young Africans will be ing with disabilities and special needs, and those living looking to either find or create a job for themselves. Will in underserved communities should also be prioritised they be able to build a career in one of the emerging sec- in order to ensure these children are not disproportion- tors? Will they have the right skills and competences to ately affected by the current changes in education de- meet the evolving demands of the labour market? The an- livery. Adopting sustainable innovations in education swer is yes – yes, if we act now. delivery and management in Africa means improving It is crucial that we invest in the future and allocate ad- education quality for all, so that everyone can reach equate funds to education today, enabling the necessary SE listed diversified property group Prime- their full potential. reforms. The European Union (EU) intends to increase Time announced the successful redemption of The education event “Building Skills for the Future” spending on education in partner countries covered by a BWP96 million debt facility in terms of its hosted by the AU, EU and UNICEF on 20 April marked B the International Partnerships portfolio from 7% to 10%. Domestic Medium Term Note Programme (“the Pro- a major milestone in the partnership of the EU and AU, The African Union (AU) encourages its Member States and in our joint work on education. We fully agreed on gramme”). to increase their budget allocations for education, and to the importance of quality, inclusive and equitable edu- The Floating Rate Unsecured Notes issued in terms improve overall domestic resource mobilisation. Mobilis- cation for all, at all levels, and the critical importance of the Programme expired on 10 June this year and ing more resources and improving spending are central to of increased investment and partnerships in achieving were successfully redeemed, being replaced with a new quality education systems and to improving resilience to that. Our joint actions will focus on strengthening edu- 10-year facility with Botswana Insurance Fund Manag- future shocks. cation systems at all levels. We will pay particular at- ers (BIFM). The term loan will fully amortise in instal- There is also a need to innovate the development, pro- tention to protecting the gains that Africa has made in vision and delivery of education at all levels, taking ad- ments to be paid over the last three years of its tenor. addressing the learning crisis, to addressing inequalities PrimeTime’s Financial Director commented: “We vantage of digital learning. The Continental Education in access and learning, and to matching skills with jobs. are pleased with the redemption and new debt issu- Strategy for Africa (CESA 16-25) emphasises the need to We will seek to harness the potential of digital learn- ance which lengthens PrimeTime’s debt expiry profile. harness the capacity of ICT to improve access, quality and ing and to build digital competencies while bridging the The ongoing support of our funders is encouraging and management of education and training systems in Africa. digital divide. speaks to our resilient portfolio, which has performed There is no doubt that digital learning opportunities have Decisions on the future relationship of our two con- exceptionally well in the face of the challenges of the immense potential to transform education and training tinents will be taken the EU-AU summit, but this we through greater accessibility, affordability, and relevance. last year and a half.” can say already today: education will be a top priority Furthermore, hybrid learning models and the application Managing Director, Sandy Kelly added: “It is good of our partnership, as the foundation for a successful, of modern technologies in other aspects of education be- prosperous and sustainable future for both our conti- to see appetite from lenders for PrimeTime debt. I beyond delivery is essential to guarantee the quality of learn- lieve it shows confidence in the approach PrimeTime nents. ing, while reducing inefficiencies. Jutta Urpilainen has taken to managing the COVID-19 pandemic, dur- Partnerships will be another key part of the solution – EU Commissioner for International Partnerships ing which we successfully increased occupancy across including partnerships with civil society, the private sec- H.E. Prof Sarah Anyang Agbor the portfolio. We are also in the process of regearing tor, and global education partners. In the new EU–Africa AU Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and some major leases which will provide secure income Strategy, under “Partnership for sustainable growth and Innovation. for the longer-term.’’ Page 18 ADVERTISEMENTadvertisementtimeoutBtimeoutUSINESSTIMEOUT Wednesday 16 June 2021 The Botswana Gazette

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Good Radio Awards return now strong enough to stage this year’s awards. The fact that we made his- • The awards introduce exciting new categories tory with this event and awarded all winners with prize monies counts for a proud moment when I reflect back to 2017.” • There is something for the fans too Unlike in the first event where everyone in the radio industry was eligible to win an award, this time the Good Radio Awards are calling on radio per- GOSEGO MOTSUMI radio star Jazzelle Kebakile have this year sonalities to submit their works for assessment by a panel of judges. “The shifted the goalposts to present a revamped problem with automatic nomination was that we would have 10 nominees fter a three-year hiatus, organizers ceremony that will crown the crème de la in one category and only two in another,” Kebakile noted. “This time we of the Good Radio Awards have an- crème of the local airwaves. want to balance the numbers.” Anounced the return of the project that “In the first event, we had our successes The awards have also introduced new categories to cater for the ever- was created to celebrate and reward outstand- and underwent challenges as a first-time proj- growing but silent warriors who work behind the scenes in the radio space. ing radio broadcasting talent in Botswana. ect coordinator that hindered staging the next As a major component of the creative industry, radio continues to unearth, Slated for later this year in October, the awards,” Kebakile said in an interview. “It develop and elevate a variety of personalities, hence the introduction of the first-of-a-kind awards pioneered by former took three years for us to recover and we are Best New Talent, Best Producer, the Most Stylish Talent on Radio, the Most Philanthropic Talent and the Biggest Fan of Radio. “When it comes to Most Stylish Talent, we are not just looking at the voice but how well they manage to package themselves as a brand beyond the airwaves,” Kebakile explained. “After listening, most people want to visit the presenters’ social media platforms, which should be an extension of their brands. We would also be recognising those who continue to change people’s lives with their philanthropic work. For the first time we will be giving a special award to the Biggest Fan of Radio.” Thus far, the awards have secured a media sponsorship from The Voice newspaper and are looking for more sponsors to come onboard. Kebakile says the aim is to host the awards ceremony outside Gaborone and continue with cash prizes for the winners. “I am also in advanced talks with a female film producer about putting together a documentary for the awards,” she revealed. The awards are an opportunity for the general public, the corporate world, the government and the media to applaud, reward and celebrate outstanding performers in the country’s radio broadcasting sector. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 16 June 2021 timeout Page 19 Samantha Mogwe releases “Beautiful” Visuals The new music video is an extension of positive affirmations of one’s beauty

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ollowing the successful release of Samantha Mogwe’s single titled “Beautiful” last April, the neo-soul and R&B songbird dropped the official music video of the song on Youtube last week, Time Out has established. “Beautiful” became a much-needed narrative shift - a course correction of what mostF people already knew, which is that they are beautiful. “The song takes you on a journey, exploring the emotions that come with affirming your position of being capable of shining,” said Samantha. “This is despite perpetuation of seeds of self-doubt and questioning whether you are deserving of good things coming to you.” “Beautiful,” which is a fusion of neo-soul, Afro-beat and trap-soul, opens with crisp visuals of the songbird decked out in a flowing floral gown who is later joined by dancers Angie Amba and Stellar Atsile in a vintage pick-up truck. Written by Samantha Mogwe over a period of two years, the song was arranged and produced by KD Bangers, who is a Zambian producer based in Botswana. The music visuals are directed by Benstar the Cinematographer with special appearances by Amba and Atsile, who are great dancers in their own right. Says Mogwe: “The song is a timely love letter to someone who needs to be reminded of who they are. It is a gentle reminder that you are worthy of beauty and of joy and of all the great things that happen to you and for you.” Samantha Kitlanang Mogwe is a singer and songwriter who fuses elements of neo-soul and R&B in her craft. Born and raised in Botswana, she uses music as a tool for touching people across any divide. In addition to her native Botswana, she has performed on numerous stages, among them in South Africa, Namibia, Ethiopia, and Sweden, alongside well- known artists like Zahara, The Soil, Zonke, Joe Thomas, Kenny Latimore, Lira, Micasa and Hugh Masikela. Samantha Mogwe has won several awards, among them the YAMAs (Yarona FM Music Awards) winner for Best Female Artist of the Year and BOMU’s (Botswana Music Union awards) winner for Best Packaged Album, showing her ability to capture the hearts of different audiences.

Gov’t drives hard to establish Arts Council by July • Appointment of board and administrative instruments is afoot • Cross Country Recordings to replace President’s Day Competitions

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fter the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Culture Development (MYSEC) Tumiso Rakgare confirmed establishment of the highly-anticipat- Aed Botswana National Arts Council by July, his Permanent Secretary Kago Ramokate says all hands are on deck to meet the set deadline. With just a few weeks left until the timeline elapses, Ramokate told Time Out this week: “The process to appoint the board and to develop administrative instruments is in motion.” Rakgare announced the deadline by which the arts council would be established when he spoke at the official opening of a two-day Botswana International Music Conference (BIMC). “If I do not fulfill the promise of the arts council by July, I will personally join those who have been campaigning to have me step down (as minister),” Rakgare declared. “This time around, we will not hold the rally in Old Naledi but will go to my constituency in Mogoditshane so that I step down as both minister and MP.” Constituency art competitions and President’s Day Competitions will not be held this year. Minister Rakgare told a recent media briefing that these will be replaced by a Cross Country Recording Extravaganza that will also entail prizes to stimulate the creative industry. The Cross Country Recording Extravaganza will start this month with recordings of various genres of artistic performance across all of Botswana’s 30 districts for broadcast on Btv and NOW TV. A total of 20 130 artists will participate in the initiative who will be paid P27 890 880 as performance fees. Service providers such as film and television production, sound, stage and light- ing and logistics companies will also participate. The recording will be followed by visual art exhibitions across the country, pop-up fashion shows sessions, as well as murals in selected regions. Page 20 timeout Wednesday 16 June 2021 The Botswana Gazette “Masaitsiweng” commands attention at Motlhala exhibition Nudity in art is not pornography, says the artist

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t the just-ended solo exhibition dubbed “Motlhala” at Thapong Visual Arts Centre in Gaborone, much of the attention of visitors was captured Aby one particular painting titled “Masaitsiweng.” The painting, one of 27 on exhibition, depicts the ultimate female form in three half-naked women. Attention thus partial to the painting with the gravid and somewhat mystic name that translates into “The Unknown,” its maker was eager to emphasise that in art nudity and pornography do not belong in the same realm; that nudity is not pornography. This is Ronald ‘Ron de Artist’ Kegomoditswe, a man well known for his striking art. He was delv- ing into the territory of a debate that is perhaps as old the hills. “‘Masaitsiweng’ is a painting that I am not yet ready to reveal the whole truth about because it borders more on morality and skewed social per- spectives,” the artist told Time Out. “However, body art has been consumed by society since time imme- morial and has been one of the best selling art forms throughout history.” INVITATION TO TENDER But while the body has indeed been used as a me- BOTSWANA HOUSING CORPORATION dium of expression for a range of socio-cultural mes- TENDER No. BHC 11-2021/22 sages and is central to the understanding of many facets of identity, some individuals have rejected nude art with strong condemnation. The human body PROVISION OF SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES remains a salient theme in artwork across the globe, FOR BOTSWANA HOUSING CORPORATION and Kegomoditswe is keenly aware of this and the fact it is an object of considerable private enjoyment OFFICES ON A THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT and a good mint of money. “Body art covers nude,” he said. “Kings had their 1. The Botswana Housing Corporation invites tender proposals from duly locally wives painted in commissions. ‘Masaitsiweng’ was registered 100% Citizen-Owned companies with PPADB Code 100-Security not the first painting that I did of that kind and I have Services, sub code 01 – Guard Services. been criticized and equally appreciated. My question 2. Tender documents containing details of the requirements are available for collection to the critiques is whether they have ever criticized from Tuesday 15th June 2021 at the following address: the famous Olympic statues. The truth is that while people publicly critique body art, they continue to Procurement Office, consume it in huge volumes in private.” Botswana Housing Corporation Kegomoditswe named his solo exhibition “Motl- Plot 10236/7 Lejara Road, Broadhurst hala,” which loosely translates into “track,” “course” Gaborone, Botswana Telephone: 3605100 or “route,” because he wanted to appreciate his artistic journey from its humble beginnings. Thapong Business hours are 0730hrs to 1630hrs (Mondays to Fridays) Gallery was brought to life by his striking, colourful realism and abstract pieces that were hard to miss. 3. Telegraphic, telephone, facsmile, email or any form of electronic tenders will not be The exhibition also features his series of Botswana’s considered. five presidents, from Sir Seretse Khama -to Mokg weetsi Masisi. 4. Tenders shall be HAND delivered to the address stated in (2) above and shall be There is a series of a young girl carrying a bucket clearly marked; of water that is titled “Seyanokeng.” Kegomoditswe: “I also feature two art pieces by my 4-year old son “PROVISION OF SECURITY GUARDING SERVICES FOR BOTSWANA HOUSING because he is a part of my artistic journey. I must add CORPORATION OFFICES ON A THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT” that the response to the exhibition was quite good.” Even so, the artist did not make any sales. He th 5. All tenders must be submitted not later than 0900hrs on Tuesday 13 July 2021. strongly believes that art is not for everyone and should be marketed to the right audience. Kegomod- 6. A non-refundable deposit of BWP360.00 will be required upon collection of the Tender itswe, who says he spent P17 000 on preparations documents. All such payments shall be made by CASH or bank guaranteed cheques for this exhibition, disclosed that his target was the in favour of the . Botswana Housing Corporation corporate world and government ministries. “COV- FIND US ON; ID-19 is not making it easy because people are care- BHCBotswana ful with their spending,” he said. “Personally I am BHCBotswana not worried about art not selling as I can do that over @BHCBotswana time.”

Botho Excellence Innovation Transparency Teamwork The only sales made were for entrance tickets to “Motlhala” because Kegomoditswe says he wants to change the popular view that consumption of art should be for free. “People pay for poetry sessions and other social events,” he said. “We sold quite a good number of tickets.” The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 16 June 2021 timeout Page 21

Ms. Evita Thobogang (Spirit of Botho Award Winner) flanked by Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor (Communications)- Mr.Golekanye Setume and Pro Vice Chancellor (Academics & Quality), Ivy Rose MathewJPG stop learning. She continued to say, “Schooling at university has ended but education has Botho University successfully not. There is still so much to be learnt about in the industries we are venturing into. Find a mentor, and be ready to sac- hosts 2021 Virtual Graduation rifice for your dream, even if it means volunteering for a while. otho University celebrated the Class of 2020 graduation of And because competition is 603 students from different disciplines of studies during a fierce, find the gaps in your in- virtual graduation ceremony that debuted online on Friday Delivering her Bth dustry and fill them. If you want 11 June 2021, officiated by The Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Edwin Dikoloti. to have long term success, find On the day of the live streaming, more than motivational speech, a problem to solve.” 1 000 people joined the ceremony on Youtube The Minister of Health and where there was a live chat for people to leave Wellness, Dr.Edwin Dikoloti congratulatory messages. This is huge signifi- she encouraged commended Botho University cance of their continued effort to adopt to the for several partnerships it has new normal and foster innovation which offer flex- with international learning in- ibility and real-time communication. Mr. Tebogo other graduates stitutions such as University of Matebesi, Senior Lecturer from the Faculty of Venda in the RSA, Royal Insti- Business and Accounting coordinated the virtual to keep the wheel tute of Technology in Sweden graduation event, he introduced the Vice Chan- and DHBW-Lorrach University cellor Dr. Sheela Ram as an inspiration to many of Germany. He further said and a woman who strongly believes in education. turning and never “I also learn that the Ministry During her welcome remarks, Dr. Sheela Raja of Health and Wellness has Ram highlighted that indeed there are major partnered with your institution changes the institution witnessed so far during stop learning. She in providing some internship this COVID 19 pandemic. However, she empha- places for students currently sized to graduates to use the opportunity of get- studying BSc- Hons in Health ting more skills and education online to succeed. continued to say Information Management. In She said, “How can you take advantage of this this regard, 130 students were rapidly changing future of work? To begin with, During the awards handover, Evita Tlhobogang placed in 2020 and another siz- I ask you to keep growing your “Skill Stack”. In walked away with a Cash Prize of P10 000 for able number is being placed these times of rapid change, you need to stay the Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama “Spirit of this year.” ahead –building upon the foundation of your de- Botho” Award, for displaying overall excellence In his closing remarks, the grees. There are numerous professional certifica- in both academics and Botho Graduate Profile Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor Mr. tions that you can acquire, and these can make qualities . Ms. Karen Mbene, the Class of 2020 Golekanye Setume congratu- you more attractive and valuable to employers. Valedictorian and recipient of the Festus Mogae lated the Class of 2020 indicat- Success will require a determination on your part Award walked away P 5 000 richer. Delivering ing that they have done well to adopt lifelong learning to keep developing your- her motivational speech, she encouraged other despite the hurdles and chal- self ahead of others.” graduates to keep the wheel turning and never lenges in the COVID 19 Era. Page 22 feature Wednesday 16 June 2021 The Botswana Gazette So You Have Land How The Pandemic Is Hurting But No Money To University Students’ Mental Health

Develop It? Consider nstitutions of higher education worldwide are under- going unprecedented change because of the COV- IID-19 pandemic. Universities and colleges have been These Options forced to switch to online teaching and learning. Many were unprepared for this move to what is termed emergency remote teaching and learning. It is now just more than a year on from many countries’ initial lockdowns. Many universities have adopted some form of hybrid learning approach. They are attempting to combine face-to-face and online instruction into a single, seamless experience. This situation is likely to remain the status quo for some time, especially in the Global South. That is because, although a variety of vaccines are available around the world, distribution and actual vaccination has been slow in poorer countries – and particularly on the African continent. This has serious implications for higher education. For many students, the university campus isn’t just where they go to learn. It also provides a space for relationships that helps them to form important networks and alliances that evolve and extend beyond their university education. We wanted to know how students have coped and are negotiating the current challenges. So, we conducted research soon after the pandemic started that explored how teaching and learning had been affected. This initial publication focused on one of South Africa’s research-intensive universities. It revealed that students had struggled to manage online learning remotely. The findings also reveal a gender dimension to mental A network of global researchers from multiple disci- health in our study. Specifically, female students were Neltah Tshepiso Mosimanegape plines and universities (including five institutions in South 1.83 times more likely than male students to indicate Africa) is now replicating this study. Their aim is to un- problems associated with mental health. These prob- 1. LAND IS AN ASSET, BUT DEVELOPING IT derstand better the situation elsewhere in Africa as well lems included stress, anxiety and depression. CAN MAKE IT MORE VALUABLE as in Europe, South America, the Caribbean and North Students expressed challenges with time management, It is no secret that developing land can be a costly America. Ultimately, these studies will help us to make distraction and problems associated with family mem- affair. However, just letting your piece of empty sense of how the pandemic is reshaping higher education. bers. These were situated in the notion of self-directed learning and self-management. These notions entail plot go undeveloped may be disadvantageous to The initial study confirmed the need to prioritise university students’ welfare. We found that undergraduates, discipline, personal commitment, motivation and so on. you and building your wealth. Researchers have argued that self-directed learning is 2. USE OPM, SHORTHAND FOR OTHER full-time students, and female students were especially vulnerable at home while learning online due to the pan- important to success. Students struggled with the lack PEOPLE’S MONEY demic. Given South Africa’s gender-based violence crisis, of physical support from their peers and lecturers. They OPM is a popular way of developing property. For stay-at-home learning has exposed many young women said they were unable to stay motivated and focused by instance, you can find someone who has the finan- students to challenging and dangerous situations. themselves within the remote learning space. cial muscle to develop your property in return for The global pandemic has created more uncertainty about Internet connectivity emerged strongly as a theme. a development section for them. This will ensure the future, including higher education and the world of This indicates how great the digital divide is between that you have your land developed and can now work. This uncertainty emerged in our research as funda- South Africa’s urban and rural areas. Older students were lease it to generate income. In this way, you will mentally affecting mental health. South African universi- more likely than were their younger peers to experience not have to sell your property, thus retaining own- ties have to support students’ transition through this uncer- connectivity issues. This supports the argument that ership of a section of it. tainty. That includes the difficulties stemming from lack of younger university students are more likely to be digital natives than older students. International students, many 3. SEEKING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM social cohesion — including peer-to-peer relationships on of them back at home in other African countries because FINANCIERS campus — that are afflicting students. of the pandemic, struggled the most with connectivity. Approach financial institutions and select the op- Seven key themes For our study, a total of 1,932 university students com- The university provided data bundles to local students tions that work best for you. This is a popular op- pleted an online questionnaire over a period of six weeks. so they could access streamed lectures. tion for property development, the most popular A mix of undergraduate and postgraduate, and internation- Overall, the results under this theme showed a lack financier being CEDA. Keep in mind the interest al students also were involved. of internet connectivity in rural areas, in general, and rates, length of the repayment period, and AL- The questionnaires yielded demographic data. They also particularly in South Africa’s poorest provinces. A large WAYS READ THE FINE PRINT!!! If you can, examined students’ perceptions of readiness and motiva- relationship emerged between the poverty ranking of engage a financial advisor to choose the correct tion for online teaching, learning and assessment; student provinces across South Africa and the degree to which financing you should go for based on your current engagement; and their attitudes towards COVID-19 and students reported experiencing internet connectivity balance. its impact on higher education. Open-ended items also challenges. 4. ‘METSHELO’/ CROWD FUNDING/COOPS were included. These asked the students to reflect on the Long-term strategy Batswana already hav a culture of pooling their disruption caused by the pandemic. A country like South Africa cannot afford to ignore the impact of the pandemic on higher education, especially money for different projects/mandates, especially Seven themes emerged from the data. These represented challenges that hindered students’ ability successfully to on students’ health and well-being. South Africa’s com- through metshelo. How about you find like-mind- parative and competitive edge is locked in the youth, ed individuals to pool money together to raise learn online during the COVID-19 era. The themes were: • especially university students. They are a critical mass funds to develop an empty plot? Again, make sure Internet connection • Mental health in “building the capability of the state to play a develop- you seek professional advice from either a prop- mental, transformative role” according to the National • erty consultant or a financial advisor. Some banks Personal challenges/ability Development Plan 2030. • now offer motshelo savings accounts, so you can Time management South African universities, working with the De- rest assured that no one can claim that “madi a • Being easily distracted partment of Higher Education and Training and other motshelo a jelwe ke dipeba.” And your money is • Family members making studying difficult national government departments, must create and re- safely secured in a bank account. • The interaction between lecturers and students source a long-term strategy to support the well-being Contact Tempest Gold on 72196950 for property- We found that undergraduate and full-time students of university students as they transition through this related financing business plans, e.g. CEDA Busi- were approximately twice and four times, respectively, pandemic. One example is that of the Wellbeing at more likely than were postgraduate and part-time students Oxford programme at Oxford University in England. ness Plans and property consultancy services for to indicate problems associated with mental health. Those Online mental health services, as provided in Canadian raising funds professionally through metshelo. We aged between 18 and 24 were approximately 1.75 times universities, must become an integral and sustained in- Are Here to Help Batswana Make the Most of their more likely than students older than 24 to present prob- tervention in South African universities going forward. Property Investments and Developments and Cre- lems associated with mental health. THE CONVERSATION ate Passive Income. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 16 June 2021 feature Page 23

There is a deep underlying entrepreneurial res- How Covid-19 Is Likely To Slow Down A ervoir in Africa. As much as 80% of youth labour market participation is in household enterprises or as self-employed activities; only 20% in standard wage Decade Of Youth Development In Africa employment. Digital entrepreneurial ecosystems Youthfulness itself should not be a serious liability for entrepreneurship anymore. Given the scarcity of resources on the continent, turning potential into reality and best addressing the market failures mentioned will require countries to prioritise investment in, and regulation of, their digital entrepreneurial ecosystems. It will require redoubling efforts to expand access to new digital technology and infrastructure, including the data needed on which to build new products and services. It will also require investing in information and communications technology skills – fixing market failures in provision of public goods and education. Increasing digital absorption in this way will pay good dividends. As I argued in chapter 4 of the UN’s 2020 World Youth Report: consider for instance, that countries that do better to absorb digital technologies also tend to have a lower share of youths not in employment, education or training. The direction of causality between digital adoption and utilisation of the youth is likely bi-directional. Better adoption of digital technologies is likely to engage the youth in either learning, education or em- Wim Naudé (Professor of Economics, University Reinforcing inequalities ployment. Better engagement of the youth is likely to College Cork) Younger people, especially young women, are more lead to faster adoption of digital technologies – pro- intensively employed in sectors such as hospitality pelling a virtuous cycle. ntil COVID-19 hit, the quality of life of youth and entertainment. About 80% of youth jobs in sub- With the COVID-19 pandemic threatening to halt (age 15-24) in sub-Saharan Africa had been Saharan Africa are in the informal sector. These sec- a decade of progress in youth development in Africa, Usteadily improving. According to the World tors – hospitality, entertainment and informal - have at a minimum a three-pronged approach is now ur- Bank, by 2019 the youth literacy rate stood at 73%. been among the worst affected. gent. This entails bridging the digital divide; invest- Gross secondary school enrolment rates increased Lockdowns also interrupt schooling and education. ing more in youth education in information and com- from 13 % in 1971 to 43 % by 2018. Youth unemploy- In one calculation, this could generate global future munications technology and science, engineering and ment rates have remained fairly stable, at around 9%, “learning losses with a present value of $10 trillion”. mathematics fields. It also requires building digital even below the world average of 13.6%. The closure of schools will reinforce social and eco- entrepreneurial ecosystems. Across sub-Saharan Africa, extreme poverty among nomic inequalities and exclusion. Youth from more THE CONVERSATION young workers declined from 60% in 1999 to 42% in well-off households may be less affected, for instance 2019. Moreover, the youth literacy gender parity in- in having access to private internet and laptops. dex, measuring the ratio of females to males ages 15- While these impacts are troubling everywhere, in 24 who can both read and write, has improved signifi- Africa they are magnified due to the high rate (21%) GIS Celebrates Their cantly, reaching 93% in 2019. And for this first time, of youths who were already not in employment, edu- the unemployment rate of young women are similar to cation or training before the pandemic struck. The 8th that of young men (9.4%). sustainable development goal requires of all countries Teaching Staff that, by 2020, they substantially reduce this rate. Lockdowns, by slowing down Given the complications introduced by the pandem- By Gerald Hilton, Principal of Gaborone International School the spread of the disease, ic, how can this development goal be best achieved? Youth entrepreneurship n Friday the fourth of June, Botswana celebrat- With formal employment growth sluggish at the generate benefits that “accrue ed and recognised their dedicated educators best, countries are pinning their hopes on entrepre- across the country. As part of National Teachers disproportionately to older neurship. But, entrepreneurship support policy re- O Day, Gaborone International School (GIS) showed their households”. But, the costs of mains a notoriously complextopic. This is especially appreciation with a token of gratitude. true when it comes to young people. We can never fit all our appreciation into one day, but reduced economic activity are Younger entrepreneurs are on average more likely GIS honoured each and every teaching staff member for to fail, and older entrepreneurs’ firms on average per- the work they do. We all have that teacher. The one that disproportionately born by younger form better. This is often due to market failures. Banks inspired us. The one that encouraged us to ask questions, do not have information about the quality of younger discuss topics and do the research. The one that affected households. They bear the “brunt entrepreneurs (who often lack collateral). In educa- and challenged our choices of a subject for future study. of lower employment”. tion, meanwhile, the market will under-supply in the The one that helped us get where we are today. The one absence of subsidies. that made learning not only enjoyable but fun. As an economist interested in entrepreneurship and Where these market failures are prevalent, the youth GIS acknowledge the critical role their teaching staff technological innovation, I recently contributed to may fail to obtain finance for their ventures or accu- play shaping our children, the future leaders of our coun- UN’s 2020 World Youth Report. In particular, chapter mulate enough skills. Supporting youth entrepreneur- try. Their kind, patient, hard-working, dedicated, and un- 4 of the report concerns how the youth can leverage ship would, therefore, require not policies to focus ex- derstanding guidance that helps mould our children and new digital technologies for social entrepreneurship to clusively on entrepreneurship per se, but to fix market lead them into positive directions do not go unnoticed. advance sustainable development. Though written be- failures elsewhere in the system. We acknowledge that the past year our teachers had fore the COVID-19 pandemic, the message may have The benefits of catalysing youth entrepreneurship to adapt and follow strict new rules and safety protocols become even more urgent. This, because COVID-19 could be huge in Africa. With the world’s young- because of COVID-19, we as parents, all got a pretty clear glimpse into “a day in the life” of a teacher through may slow down or even reverse the positive trends in est population at a time of unprecedented innovations our online classes. And we had found a greater appre- youth development noted. in digital technologies across the world, the African ciation for our teaching staff as we have seen just how There are fears that the pandemic will result in continent has a unique opportunity. It has two key much they do and how great their passion is to help our a lockdown generation, characterised by structurally advantages: digital savvy and a willingness to take students succeed. higher youth poverty and unemployment. risks. GIS are extremely proud of their teaching staff’s will- Lockdowns, by slowing down the spread of the dis- Young people may have a comparative advantage ingness to take on new opportunities, embrace world ease, generate benefits that “accrue disproportionately in adopting and using new digital technologies. trends and encourage their students. “We take this op- to older households”. But, the costs of reduced Moreover, many African countries have not only leap- portunity to thank each of them for all they continuously economic activity are disproportionately born by frogged in the adoption of mobile communication do. We know that you will keep up the good work, and younger households. They bear the “brunt of lower tech, but have been experiencing an upsurge in tech we hope that you all had a fantastic National Teachers’ employment”. entrepreneurship. Day!” Page 24 news Wednesday 16 June 2021 The Botswana Gazette cal standards; good governance; and effective and accountable institutions. The U.S. government supports and works U.S. Government Promotes Human to advance global standards to ensure that companies – and communities – benefit from conducting business responsibly and in a rights-respecting manner. U.S. com- Rights in the Business Space panies are among the global leaders in responsible business conduct based on their commitment to promoting respect for human rights, respecting the rule of law, and strengthening local communities through long-term investments and human capital development. We endeavor for American businesses to live up to expectations that associate the American brand with respect for human rights and strong governance. We are eager to do more to improve on this record. We look forward to working with partners in Botswana as we begin to build back better from a global pandemic through equitable and sustainable development. Companies, including U.S. firms, should further strengthen their engagement on human rights issues and partner with governments, workers, and civil society on shared solutions. The UNGPs point us in the right direction but are not sufficient alone. Botswana has made great strides in this area. Strong government regulation, protection of environmental resources, robust labor laws, and respect for human rights have helped Botswana build a solid record of combining rights and economic growth. This is true even though Botswana has one of the world’s largest diamond mining sectors. Extractive industries such as these are frequently sources of rampant corruption and human rights abuses, but not in Bo- tswana. However, Botswana can build on that record to address stubborn issues such as child labor in the agricultural sector, Gender Based Violence in the workplace, and human trafficking of workers and children. These types of actions can only serve to make Botswana’s economy stronger and more responsive to its citizens.

We can and should note the progress made over the last 10 years under the framework set out in the UNGPs and in comparable provisions in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, which were updated 10 years ago as well. Howev- er, there is still much work to be done to foster a world in which businesses see that By Ambassador Craig Cloud positively impact society and the environment by raising local economic success includes respect for peo- wages, improving local working conditions, building trust with ple and the planet. This outcome is only o matter where you live, the simple act of buying a prod- local communities, and operating sustainably. But who is respon- possible when governments are strong uct can affect the human rights of someone you have sible for making sure that human rights are not overlooked by the partners in ensuring businesses respect hu- never met. Business activity – from producing to selling, drive for profits? man rights and comply with host govern- N ment legal requirements. to investing, and buying – impacts the lives of billions of people The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights worldwide. Every day we engage in some sort of business activ- (UNGPs), which were unanimously endorsed by the UN Human The U.S. government and U.S. busi- ity: We pay for gasoline to get to work. We send text messages on Rights Council 10 years ago, say the responsibility is shared. The nesses are up to the task. But promot- a new phone. We buy a shirt. We purchase a delicious baked good UNGPs created a common understanding of the positive role busi- ing respect for human rights is best ac- to celebrate a birthday. nesses can play in promoting respect for human rights and rem- complished by working with allies and Imagine that baked good is made using an ingredient produced edying abuses in the context of business activities. The guidelines partners across the globe. The success of by a company that uses child labor or forced labor. Perhaps this outline three pillars: 1) governments have a duty to protect hu- future efforts to advance respect for hu- ingredient was planted in an area that was illegally deforested, man rights; 2) businesses have a responsibility to respect human man rights by businesses in line with the replacing a rainforest once rich in biodiversity, including endan- rights; and 3) victims affected by business-related human rights UNGPs will depend upon the collabora- gered animals, that previously sustained local people and helped issues should have access to remedy. tion of government, business, and civil moderate the climate. It could be workers were forced into dan- In response to the UNGPs, over the past decade many society. The U.S. government is ready gerous conditions, including being exposed to toxic chemicals that governments have created National Action Plans on business to continue to support this effort. To dem- pollute local drinking water. The workers might have labored for and human rights and adopted legislation to counter onstrate our commitment, on June 16, Sec- long hours for little or sometimes no pay. They may have been corporate abuses and enhance accountability, including the retary of State Blinken announced the U.S. child laborers who did not go to school or were victims of human United States. Many businesses are strengthening corporate government will soon begin the process of trafficking or sexual abuse. When communities protest the labor policies and practices on human rights and conducting due updating and revitalizing the United States’ conditions and pollution, they are often threatened and sometimes diligence to avoid directly or inadvertently supporting human National Action Plan (NAP) on Respon- attacked. rights abuses through their operations, investments, contracts, or sible Business Conduct. Let’s work to- Scenarios like this happen every day around the world, across supply chains. Businesses that respect human rights have a gether to advance respect for human rights industries, and with almost every imaginable product. They show competitive advantage by mitigating operational, legal, and by businesses in Botswana into the next de- the effect businesses can have on human rights and the environ- reputational risks. These businesses know that respecting cade and beyond – because buying a birth- ment. Whether it’s a multinational conglomerate with com- human rights is not only the right thing to do but also the smart day treat shouldn’t contribute to the abuse plex supply chains and business relationships spanning the globe thing to do. Companies thrive and economies prosper when of someone’s human rights. or a small family-owned shop, every business has a responsibility businesses and governments work together to ensure strong rule of For additional information, please con- to prevent and address human rights abuses. law; respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; respect tact the U.S. Embassy Press Office at 373- The good news is that businesses have an immense capacity to for national and international labor, environmental, and techni- 2419 or [email protected]. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 16 June 2021 news Page 25 is to be hidden? What understanding might we gain when we stop speaking about balding as hair Balding Is My Privilege! loss as though it is necessarily something to be fixed? For me, I feel privileged to wear the same balding pattern as so many men in my family, especially the ones who are now ancestors. I feel privileged to have so far lived long enough to even bald because too many people never got to 35. Balding hair is a style choice that should exist for balding men and balding men need to know that there is nothing wrong with it. I find it darkly funny that future generations will have no pictures of my generation of balding men because we are busy curating (social) media archives where we either had full hair or none at all. One of the reasons for balding stigma is the colonial shame attached to our hair as Black people. It is the same reason, based on col- orism, why young men of certain races wear bald hair in Botswana offices with no ridicule by us, the Black Batswana. I hope that we connect the dots between how we treat the balding hair of Black men Pic; botswanaunplugged and how we are the country where Rainbow School of Gaborone can, By Donald Molosi soon as it begins to sprout, before a balding pattern in 21st century Botswana, write shows. We are a society that shames balding and I re- ost Batswana struggle to think of a Setswa- a “no afros allowed” letter to fuse to participate in that. Growing out my balding Batswana parents letting the par- na word for balding that is not understood style will henceforth always be a choice for me when as ridicule. I, like many balding Batswana ents know that the way our natu- M I think of how to look next. I wish that freedom for us ral hair grows as Black people is men, know just how great the fear of showing your all balding people. balding-hair pattern head can be. Ours is a society banned in the classroom. We will Recently, on my Facebook page I asked people to benefit from this reflection as we where allowing your balding hair to grow out is likely share balding pictures of themselves. It was an inter- to be seen as irresponsible or dirty, even criminal- commemorate June 16 Day of the esting that the people who shared their pictures did so African Child this year. looking. Why though? How long before we look be- privately, via inbox. On their Facebook pages, they yond toxic colonial lessons to what we can do about had no pictures of them with balding hair. They had that shame today? The people perpetuating the shame Donald Molosi is President of the pictures of themselves when they used to have a full Upright African Movement. are us, the Black Batswana. head of hair, and also pictures of them shaved com- At 35, I choose to reflect on the social anxiety caused pletely bald. 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This tegic plans are a step in the direc- it’s something that we are taking duced several media practitioners is mostly because of consistency, tion. We are currently working on very seriously, it has motivated us that have changed the local media quality content, and world-class developing the Yarona FM brand to work extra hard as the Yarona landscape,” said Yarona FM Station talent that has grown to be media into an internationally recognized FM family. We are going to keep Manager. icons. This past month Yarona FM radio station, we have already put on growing to be a more appealing Looking down the memory lane was rated as the Most Admired our name out there and have in- brand that will be the face of the the youthful radio station has pro- Media Brand locally by Brand Af- ternational listeners,” said Yarona Botswana media landscape. duced nothing but the best media rica making it stand out from its FM Station Manager Kelly Ram- Yarona FM has been one radio icons such as Losika ‘Luzboy’ Se- industry peers. putswa-Tlale station that has refused to remain in boni, Tumi Ramsden, Dollar Mac, “We always have a strategic plan The recognition by Brand Af- the olden times of traditional radio, and the current Minister of Youth of improving the station annually rica has brought high spirits to the it has evolved and moved with the Empowerment, Sport, and Culture and ensure that it grows every day, Yarona FM camp, it has even mo- trends. The radio station has grown Development Tumiso Rakgare. adds impetus into the country, and tivated every team player to put in to be a media institution which is keeps up with technology at all their A-game. Currently, the youth- Page 26 advertisement Wednesday 16 June 2021 The Botswana Gazette H/W NGANDU IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF GABORONE APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF A HELD AT BROADHURSTNOTICE TO DEBTORS AND FIRST AND FINAL LIQUIDATION Case No. CCMBR -000854-15 AND CERTIFIED COPY OF LOST TITLE DEED In the matter between: MODISE NICHOLAS EKENYANE Plaintiff NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to apply for a certified CREDITORS and DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT copy of Deed of Fixed Period State Grant No. FT 2697/2002 dated the 18th day of JUST IN TIME PANEL BEATERS Master’s Reference: BEFORE LEBOTSE ESHGB-000055/17 J. Master’s Reference: ESHGB-000055/17 December, 2002 registered in favour of MARIACHI (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED IN ANDTHE HIGH SPRAY COURT OFPAINTING THE REPUBLIC (PTY) OF BOTSWANA LTD Defendant in respect of the following property: HELD AT LOBATSE IN THE ESTATE of the late EMILIA NDESHIHAFELACASE NO:CVHGB-003289/16 JOAO who died at Havana City, Cuba NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In theonIN matter theTHE between: 2 ndESTATE August of2016. the late EMILIA NDESHIHAFELA JOAO who died at Havana CERTAIN : piece of land being Lot 31257, Francistown; LILLIAN MOSWEU nd Plaintiff AndBE City, PLEASED Cuba on TO the TAKE 2 NOTICEAugust 2016.that pursuant to the judgment of the above Honourable Court, SITUATE : in the Francistown Administrative District; DANIELtheTHE followingMOLOI FIRST AND property FINAL of LIQUIDATIONthe Applicant will ANDDefendant be DISTRIBUTION sold by public auction ACCOUNT to the in thehighest Estate bidder will lie by the MEASURING : 4421m² (Four Thousand Four Hundred and Twenty One Deputy Sheriff as follows: openNOTICE for inspection IS HEREBY at the GIVENSALE offices IN EXECUTION that of Debtorsthe Master and of theCreditors High Court in theat Gaborone above Estatefor a period are Square Metres); of (Twenty-one) 21 days from the date of publication hereof. SUBJECT : to the conditions and reservations contained in the aforesaid BEDATE PLEASEDhereby OF TO TAKESALErequired NOTICE that to pursuant pay totheir the: judgment26 debtsth June by theand2021; Court, file the followingclaims movable of whatever nature with the propertyTIMEAnyundersigned of objectionOFthe above SALE named towithin Defendant the Estate thirty will be Account :sold (30) 10.30am by public days may auction after be by lodgedthe the DEPUTY publication with SHERIFF the Master hereto within. the 21 days Deed. ERNESTVENUEstated C.B RAMODISA above. to the highest bidder as: follows:infront of Broadhurst Magistrate Court

PROPERTY TO BE SOLDST : Sony Tv, Black Tv Stand,3-piece sovers, B127 BKO, Toyota Corola All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge DATE OF SALE : 1 JUNE 2018 TH TIMEWhite,DATED B966 AT AT GABORONEALV, GABORONE White : Nissan,10:30 ON HOURSON THIS Univa THIS 5TH Stove,DAY 5 DAYAPRIL Bosch OF 2019. Fridge, FEBRUARY Dstv Decoder 2019 . the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds within twenty-one (21) days of the VENUE : BROADHURST MAGISTRATE COURT last publication of this notice. TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Details and conditions of sale may be inspected at the Deputy PROPERTYSheriff’s TO BEOffices SOLD and the: 1X1 Plaintiff’s RED DQ854 AttorneysTRACTOR registration Office. B 406 AUE, 1X1 PLANTER th CONDITION OF SALE ______: ______Cash or Bank guaranteed cheques DATED AT FRANCISTOWN ON THIS 14 DAY OF JUNE, 2021. th DATED AT GABORONE ON THIS 7 DAY OF JUNETHE EXECUTOR 2021. DATED AT GABORONE THIS 14th DAY OF MAY, 2018. ______MILTONNDADI LAWVALUNGAMEKA FIRM NDEULIKUFA M. MMOHE ATTORNEYS DEPUTY NDADI SHERIFF LAWPlaintiff’s E.C.B FIRM Attorneys RAMODISA Plot 10398, Along Plot No. 3936, Peolwane Street CELL: 72296140/73766607C/O NDADIIndependence Avenue,LAW FIRM PRIVATE BAGWhite City BO130 Minestone NDADI LAW PRIVATEFIRMPrivate Bag BAG BO 130 BO130 Plaintiff’s GABORONE AttorneysGABORONE GABORONETelephone: 3907492 P.O. Box 1860 Plot 10398, White City TEL: 3907492TEL: 3907492 / 73770934 / 73770934 / 71317063 / 71317063 FRANCISTOWN Private Bag BO 130 GABORONE Telephone: 2441616 [FR/AK/550]

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA (SEGOPOLO J) HELD AT GABORONE (Before KOMBONI J) IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA CASE NO: CVHGB-003083-18 HELD AT GABORONE In the matter between: CASE NO. CVHGB-002790-2020 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff In the matter between: and st AFRICAN BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED t/a BancABC Plaintiff BOITSHEPO TSHEPO MOTSWETLA 1 Defendant and THATO NONO MOTSWETLA 2nd Defendant NEO GIFT MOLEFHE Defendant

NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Judgment granted by the Honourable Court the following immovable property hereunder of the 2nd Defendant will be sold by public auction by Deputy Sheriff to the highest bidder as follows:- BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to judgment granted in the above Honourable Court on 11th December DATE OF SALE: 16th July, 2021 2020, the Defendant’s property will be sold by auction to the highest bidder by Deputy Sheriff Meshack Moshabi. TIME OF SALE: 1030 hours PLACE OF SALE: Lot 9319, Gaborone th PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: Defendant’s right, title and interest on a certain piece of land being Lot 9319, Gaborone DATE : 26 June 2021 situated in Gaborone Township, Extension 23, measuring 525m2 held under Deed of Transfer No 634/2010 dated 18th March TIME OF SALE : 10.30 am 2010 made in favour of THATO NONO MOTSWETLA, with developments thereon being a sitting room, kitchen, master PLACE OF SALE : Lot 64645, Gaborone (A portion of Lot 10104, Gaborone) bedroom, 3 bedrooms, toilet, pantry, bath and toilet, combined servants quarter attached to main house, room attached to main house, room separate from main house, Asbestos room, outside toilet with water system, screen wall, paved, sliding PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : Piece of land being Lot 64645, Gaborone (A portion of Lot 10104, Gaborone); situated in gate. Gaborone Extension 64; Measuring 750 m² (Seven Hundred and Fifty Square Meters) held under Deed of Transfer th No.44/2019 dated 14 January 2019 made in favour of NEO GIFT MOLEFHE with some developments therein being; a TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Cash or Bank guaranteed cheque otherwise detailed and conditions of sale may 2 bedroom house, sharing common bathroom, master ensuite, sitting room, kitchen, dining room, double garage, store be inspected at the Plaintiff’s Attorneys Office. room, screen wall, electric fence, paved, guest toilet.

DATED AT GABORONE THIS 10th DAY OF JUNE, 2021 Terms and conditions : Cash or Bank guaranteed cheques.

KEBONYEKGOSI NTEBELE c/o RAMALEPA ATTORNEYS DATED AT GABORONE THIS 19th DAY OF MAY 2021. Plaintiff’s Attorneys Plot 3171, Morupule Drive Deputy Sheriff Meshack Moshabi (71623026/71263198) Extension 11, Gaborone C/o Serole & Partners P.O. Box 70567 The Courtyard, Lot 54513, Unit 1 GABORONE(UB) P O Box 1679 ABG, Sebele (VR/mm/10655) 71694303 GABORONE

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA KETLOGETSWE J HELD AT GABORONE (Before GABANAGAE J) IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA CASE NO: CVHGB-000499-19 HELD AT LOBATSE In the matter between: CAS\E NO: CVHGB- 000029-21 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff In the matter between: and LAWRENCE KUBANGA PLAINTIFF PINKIE NAGE Defendant And ANAEYA’S EXPRESS (PTY) LIMITED 1ST DEFENDANT ANNANIAH MORAKE 2ND DEFENDANT NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Judgment granted by the Honourable Court the following immovable property hereunder of the Defendant will be sold by public auction by Deputy Sheriff to the highest bidder as follows:- BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the judgment granted by the above Honorable Court, the following nd DATE OF SALE : 22 July, 2021 property of the Defendant will be sold by public auction by the Deputy Sheriff MERCY MAGODI to the highest bidder TIME OF SALE : 10:30 hours as follows: PLACE OF SALE : Tribal Lot 49 Metsimotlhabe PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : Defendants’ right, title and interest on a certain piece of land being Tribal Lot 49, DATE OF SALE : 29 JUNE 2021 2 Metsimotlhabe situated in the Bakwena Tribal Territory measuring 1632m held under Notarial Deed of Cession TIME OF SALE : 10: 00 am st and Declaration No. MA379/2009 dated 1 day of September 2009 made in favour of Pinkie Nage, together with VENUE : Mogoditshane, behind BDF developments thereon being two houses each with 2 beds sitting room, kitchen open plan, screen wall and motorised gate. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : 1x UNSERVICEABLE WHITE SCANIA BUS REG NO. B 195 AVZ.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Cash or Bank guaranteed cheque otherwise detailed and conditions of sale may be TERMS OF SALE : Cash, EFT or Bank Guaranteed Cheque. inspected at the Plaintiff’s Attorneys Office. DATED AT GABORONE ON THIS 14th DAY OF JUNE 2021. DATED AT GABORONE THIS 9th DAY OF JUNE, 2021. …………………………………………………… DITIRO GABOBAKWE c/o RAMALEPA ATTORNEYS DEPUTY SHERIFF MERCY MAGODI Plaintiff’s Attorneys c/o Kubanga Attorneys Plot 3171, Morupule Drive (Plaintiff’s Attorneys) Extension 11, Gaborone Plot 3298 ZK Crescent, Extension 12 P.O. Box 70567 P O Box 404761 GABORONE(UB) Gaborone (VR/mm/11042)73900288 TELL: (+267)311 22 00/ 74703747

NOTICE OF NEXT OF KIN MEETING FOR THE LATE SANJEEV PATTIYIL classified IN PURSUANCE of Section 31 of the Administration of Estates Act (Cap 31:01), the heirs and next of kin of the deceased persons specified above are hereby invited Looking for farm worker to to attend a next of kin meeting on Thursday 5th August 2021 at 0830 hours at the Office of the Master – Batho Kgerethwa located at the Gaborone High Court Division. take care of cattle and kraal At the respective meeting, the next of kin are to recommend maintenance. Contact 72147683 person(s) to be appointed as Executor(s)/ Executrices Dative, identify beneficiaries and to discuss any other business relating to the estate of their deceased relative. OFFICE FOR RENT For any enquiries concerning the deceased person’s estate please contact the Master’s Office on 3718343 or 3718000 (switchboard). @BBS MALL FROM P1500.00 – P2000.00 The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 16 June 2021 sport Page 27

BOTSWANA SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION TO ENGAGE CLUBS ON WAY FORWARD

GAZETTE REPORTER Asked whether the most popular extravaganza soft- will be declared in either the men’s or women’s leagues” ball tournament usually hosted during the winter season The BSA also announced that there won’t be any of- otswana Softball Association intends to devise will be held this year, Marope declined to commit, add- ficial softball competitions in Botswana for the rest of a way forward on the restart of league compe- ing that all issues will be discussed and communicated. 2020. Btitions. This comes after government recently “We have a fully packed program because the qualifi- The men and women’s leagues opened in February, gave a green light for competitive sports to return. The ers of our senior men and U23’s were moved, so we still but only lasted until March when all was put on hold Association Public Relations Officer Boingotlo Marope have that on the table to be discussed as well” due to the pandemic. A total of 10 teams started the said they have started stakeholder engagement with “We can only hope that we will all pull towards the women’s competition: BDF IX, Bears, BMC Rivals, their affiliates, adding that the meetings will also give same direction so that the sporting code can kick off” Dinare, Eagles, Panthers, Police IX, Titans, UB Giants direction in terms of how they will ensure that competi- added Marope. and Wells. tions are COVID-19 compliant. Meanwhile, Marope said they expect things to be dif- The 12-team men’s competition includes BDF IX, “We are currently in discussions with stakeholders to ficult for the sporting code, indicating that sponsors will Blue Angels, BMC Rivals, Bears, Dinare, Eagles, Gata- come up with safety measures, as you know that softball also be difficult to be retained. lamotho, G. Warriors, Panthers, Police IX, UB Giants or competitive sports has been on hold, so the plan re- “It is going to be difficult for all of us because compa- and Wells. ally is to have all ideas put together” said Marope. nies took a serious knock as a result of this pandemic” The BSA Secretary General, Tsuna Makwa, sent a let- She further highlighted that they have made a series “We have already started reaching out to the private ter to the teams, stating: “The preparation for the next of proposals to the clubs for adoption, stating that they sector to support us, but what I can tell you is that spon- season includes, but is not limited to, clubs compliance are hopeful that the matter will be concluded soon. sorship is not going to be easy but we will definitely to the COVID-19 protocols and to upgrade the National “Most definitely there is nothing we would like to see apply ourselves” said Marope. Diamond [softball grounds] to an acceptable standard.” than the roll out of the sport, we are eager and ready but Early last year, The Botswana Softball Association Clubs will be allowed to train during 2020, but not that of course will be determined by what the clubs will (BSA) took a decision to cancel the 2019-2020 BoFi- compete. The next BoFiNeT Softball League will start say in return” added Marope. NeT softball season due to the pandemic. in January 2021. She also indicated that the Association will not im- “The Botswana Softball Association (BSA) has Botswana is currently ranked 12th in the WBSC pose their views on clubs given that most have already cancelled the 2019-2020 BoFiNeT Botswana Softball Men’s Softball World Rankings, and 40th in the wom- suffered financial predicament. League due to COVID-19” “No national champions en’s rankings. Mogopa’s 2Nd Olympics Wish Halted By An Injury

gazette reporter during training and this time around the pain was unbearable. Me and my coach decided that I should rest and prepare for the last competition and which I believed that I would otswana’s flamboyant judoka Gavin Mogopa’s desires to make his second ap- be tactical in my fights, but the pain opposed us.” He said. pearance at the Olympics has hit the snag after he suffered an injury at the recent He further said that he is disappointed to have incurred an injury during this crucial BAfrica Judo Championships held in Senegal last month. He started his Olympics period, especially when he think of the sacrifices he made to show his enthusiasm on quest on a high note in 2019 in Japan where he was studying and training through the qualifying for the Olympics which is an ultimate goal for every athlete, but he had no International Olympics Committee (IOC) solidarity scholarship, before his journey was choice and took the doctor’s advice as he is of the view that it is for the good course. interrupted by covid 19 pandemic. “ it really pains me and it is hard for me, I couldn’t qualify for the games which I sac- The 26-year-old former Africa champion suffered a right anterior cruciate and menis- rificed a lot for and there are some competitions which I was paying for myself, I took cal injury that needs an arthroscopic reconstruction according to the team Doctor’s re- a 5 year gap year from school trying to qualify for my second Olympics and it didn’t port. This comes after he was knocked out in the 1st round of the Africa Championships work out for me. Staying away from judo will be a nightmare for me because it is like that served as the Olympics qualifiers. my safe place in times like this where I get bad news. I have learnt a lot form this and According to the Doctor’s report presented to the Botswana National Olympics Com- I believe it will be a source of my strength for the next competitions once I am ready.” mittee (BNOC) it states that due to this injury, the athlete must stop all his training Mogopa added. activities and take a break of 9 months to recover from the injury after the operation. In Mogopa qualified for his first Olympics in 2016 in Rio where he was knocked out in an interview with Gazette Sport recently Mogopa said he tried his best to qualify but the the 2nd round by the Czech Judoka Pavel Petrikov. injury was too serious and forced him to bow unexpectedly. Botswana Judo National Team Coach Frank Mousima said there is a need for the “I really worked hard over the years to qualify for Tokyo Olympics buts it’s unfortu- athletes to have time of to recuperate so he returns on a high note more so that he is an nate that I did not achieve my goals which is normal in sport. This injury started locally established elite athlete. in February and forced me to withdraw from two major tournaments, and the beginning “The boy tried his best and I applaud him for his efforts, he fought well and unfor- of April I started feeling a bit better and we decided to get back to training setting my tunately he couldn’t qualify, but there is always next time. He will return stringer than eyes on the last 2 Olympics qualifiers in Russia and I got an injury again on the knee ever looking at the fact that he is still young.” He concluded. Page 28 sports Wednesday 16 June 2021 The Botswana Gazette BTTA Prepares For A Massive Tourney After A Long Hiatus

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otswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) has not wasted any time in finding its feet back into the competitions setting Bfollowing the reopening of sports activities in the country BOTSWANAlast week. WRESTLING BTTA has already organised a preliminary tournament dubbed “Top 16” that will serve as a qualifier to the highly antici- pated grand finale slated for September 2021 in Gaborone. FEDERATIONThe Top 16FACES Tournament will be heldMAMOOTH in two weeks’ time, 3rd of July at the Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) hall. It will be contested by all players (men and women) ranked within top 16 TASK TO RETAINbracket in singles category. SPONSORS It includes top seeded players such as Bakang Maloka, Sean Dekop, Tshenolo Mooketso, Masa Lesole and Boago Malobela in the men’s section whereas the ladies’ section will be headlined by the most experienced players, Tshepiso Rebatenne, Boitshwarelo Butale, Olorato Ramagapu, Salome Matl- hatsi and Oratile Kedisaletse amongst others. BTTA has been one of the most consistent national association in organising and hosting of competitions despite Covid-19 complications. They had already hosted two tournaments before sports was halted in March due to rising number of covid 19 infections. It has also produced marvellous players that earned themselves international scholarships such as Pheetso Jack who is in India and Rorisang Raesima who is set to depart for United States of America in October. BTTA Vice President Technical Kabo Mosarwe told Gazette Sport that, they highly welcomed the decision to reopen the sports activities because time was already catching up with their calendar of events for the year and athletes were missing out on opportunities. “I am happy that we are back, and we will be continuing where we left and the upcoming tournament will be a build up to one of the biggest tournaments within our calendar, The Grand Finale. This will also be good for our athletes who have been not active ant these kinds of tournaments come with prize monies which make a huge difference in their lives especially during these tough times of covid-19.” He said. The winners will pocket P3 000,00 each in both men an women section while the runners up being 2nd and 3r place get P1 500,00 and P750,00 respectively, courtesy of their big sponsor Phoenix As- surance Group. On his part, Tshenolo Mooketsi of Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Club who is currently ranked number 6 in the country said he will be looking forward to improving his rankings and performance following his bad start in the past tournaments early this year. “ I am hoping for a better comeback even though my performance and form was distracted by the suspension of sports. This means back to square one in terms of preparations, but I am confident that I will do good, and I am wary of the threat that other top players are posing ahead of this tournament.” he said. Tshepiso Rebatenne is also hoping for the best, especially maintaining her ranking as the country’s number one. She dominated all the tournaments this year winning big ahead of her Smash Maniacs rivals Boitswarelo Butale and Olorato Ramagapu.

SportsBriefs With Bongani Malunga

Magdeline Moyengwa Makes History 1 otswana weightlifter Magdeline Moyengwa has made history by becoming Botswa- na’s first ever woman to qualify for the Olympics in her sport code. Moyengwa will Brepresent Botswana in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the 59kg category.

Ross Branch Victorious in Kazakhstan oss Branch has won yet another international motor racing tournament after emerging victorious in the 2021 Kazakhstan Rally last week. Branch has reached global fame by participating in two Dakar Rally competitions in recent years but the Ka- zakhstanR Rally has given yet another podium finish to savour while preparing for more international competitions. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 16 June 2021 sports Page 29 Local Clubs Encouraged To Undergo Major Transition Clubs will be required to reveal their wage bills, expenses etc BCA duo named in the team of tournament in Kwibuka T20I tourney GAZETTE REPORTER nic, fair play and endurance. “Our select was based on the numerous espite the team’s dismissal per- factors to determine team of the tourna- formance at the just ended asso- ment. There are different types of players Dciate cricket tournament dubbed that complete a set of a team in a match. Kwibuka T20I in Kigali, Rwanda, the We placed are criterion on technic, tactics, Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) na- endurance and fair play. Also technology tional women’s team shone on individual helped us to correctly assess the player’s brilliance as two of their players were fairly”, said Brigadier. named in the team of the tournament, and Botswana missed the opportunity to other earning woman of the match award book a place in the semi finals after being performance. The team also won the fair edged by Nigeria by a narrow three wick- play award. ets in a closely contested encounter. The The duo, Shameelah Mosweu and Jac- performance cemented the ladies’ poor run queline Kgang performed exceptionally of four losses of the round robin tourna- BONGANI MALUNGA with their heroics attracting eyes of cricket ment. analyst and experts at the magnificent pic- Meanwhile with the ICC Women’s T20 he Botswana Football League has encouraged clubs to undergo major transitions that will ease their ability to comply turesque Gahanga oval held tournament. World Cup Africa Qualifier scheduled to Another brilliance came with a woman Twith Club Licensing regulations. Speaking at a press confer- be played in Gaborone, Botswana from ence on Monday, BFL chairman Aryl Ralebala stated that they have of the match performance by Amantle September 3 to 11, the Kwibuka T20 tour- adopted a Club Licensing criteria template that will assess clubs’ Mokgotlhe in a blockbuster encounter nament served as almost the perfect dress abilities to live up to club licensing regulations. against Nigeria. rehearsal for the participating teams, an According to Ralebala, the template will assess the financial, technical and management aptitude of clubs in the BFL, the chairman The 7th edition of the tournament at- opportunity to stake out the competition, tracted champions, Kenya, host Rwanda, also encouraged teams to transition from society set-ups to owner- create plans and test out some theories. ship in a move that will help the BFL drive their aim to be a fully Namibia, Nigeria and Botswana to com- The qualifier will see four of the five commercial league. memorate the survivors of the 1994 geno- teams joined by Cameroon, Malawi, Mo- “We cannot forget the history of our football and to notice that cide in Rwanda. zambique, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Ugan- by and large most of them are societies. It is not going to be a walk in the park, we are going to have major challenges to change the According to Rahul Brigadier, an in- da, and Zimbabwe to fight for a spot in ternational cricket expert, coach and fast mindset. To be commercial, every member of the team should be the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global contractually tied and there has to be documentation to show that bowler consultant said the players were Qualifier in 2022. FAN MO SPORTS there should be a contractual obligation between the employee and judged based on their performance, tech- AGENCY the employer. We are encouraging teams to change the ownership structures, we are trying to persuade most teams to move from societal operations to ownership,” Ralebala stated. “We have been able to adopt the licensing regulation criteria for KwibukaT20 team of tournament the Premiership, it is a process that is going to take us four years to achieve. It is a template that will scale and assess clubs’ financial, Sune Wittmann (Namibia) Margaret Ngoche(c) (Kenya) technical and managerial capability of all clubs participating in the BFL. In terms of finances, we want to ensure that all clubs submit Shameelah Mosweu (Botswana) Queentor Abel (Kenya) their audited financials. All teams will be required to submit their financial obligations including wage bills and expenses. This will Cathia Uwamahoro ( Rwanda) Henriette Ishimwe ( Rwanda) be done to reconcile those submissions with balance sheets to show that they can keep their financial records in check,” said the BFL Yasmeen Khan(Namibia) Sarah Wetoto (Kenya) chairman. The new BFL board of governors, which was confirmed in April, Sylvia Shihepo (Namibia) Jacqueline Kgang (Botswana) will include Ralebala, Kagiso Magocha, Njabulo Gilika, Sydney Magagane, Omphitlhetse Thobogang to name a few. The aforemen- Victoria Hamunyela (Namibia) tioned members will be responsible for running the BFL. Page 30 Wednesday 16 June 2021 The Botswana Gazette

Wednesday 16 June 2021

Orebonye Fires OKC Close To Promotion BONGANI MALUNGA

umisang Orebonye scored a wonder strike to push OCK Khouribga closer to gaining promotion to the Moroccan Premier League (Botola Pro) in a 2-0 victory over Kenitra Athletic. Following a disap- Tpointing last minute in the previous round of fixtures, OCK got back to winning ways with Orebonye setting the tone for their latest win. The Zebras striker scored a well taken first time volley in the 29th minute following great industrious work from teammate Mohammed Alidrissi. Orebonye connected well with the cross-cum-lob from Alidrissi to drive the ball home from next to the edge of the penalty area. OCK then killed off the game in additional time near the end of the first half with Orebonye involved in the build up. The striker unleashed a curled effort which was parried away by the Kenitra goalkeeper before Najib El Mouatani took advantage of the keeper’s spillage to score from a few centimetres away. OCK are still second on the log behind JS Soualem in the Botola 2 (Moroccan First Division) with only four games to go. The top two spots in the Botola 2 division guarantee automatic qualification to the premier league while the third and fourth positions require a promotion playoff between them for a place in the premier division. Orebonye’s club cannot afford to drop any more points at this stage with third placed Olympique Dcheira hot on their heels, the two sides are separated by just three points. OCK’s next game will be against 13th placed Chabab Ben Guerir on Friday.