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July 12 - 18, 2020 EXCELLENCE IS STANDARD PRACTICE PRICE: P12.50 www.sundaystandard.info @SunStd_bw UK’s Survival UDC in line for big a score as Truckers renews fight planned strike against Minister faces imprisonment to inflame Botswana n Court gives Minister Mokgethi a 30 day ultimatum to have accounted for Botswana’s THOBO MOTLHOKA fuel crisis Claims of human rights violations against dead man’s estate n Judge points out that violation of Administration of Basarwa (Bushmen) by a United Kingdom KHONANI ONTEBETSE based non-governmental organisation are Estate Act is a criminal offence n Judge finds that Mokgethi has been being resurrected in the third presidency of Botswana’s fuel crisis is expected to get Botswana. worse before it gets better as scores of driv- Former President Festus Mogae tried violating the Act for six years n Boko expected to cash in on Mokgethi’s fall ers employed by international freight trans- to fend them off, his successor Ian Khama, portation company, Unitrans threaten to with his presumed conservation credentials, down tools should government fail to ad- somehow survived the fury from Survival dress their grievances. International (SI) but it remains to be seen This comes at a time when Botswana if the incumbent Mokgweetsi Masisi can is facing crippling fuel shortages as a result put up a spirited fight against the NGO. of, among others, COVID-19 protocols im- SI’s long-time director Stephen Cory posed by neighbouring South Africa from has cautioned Masisi to desist from arrest- where the country imports the bulk of its ing Basarwa (Bushmen) over their nostal- fuel. The country continues to witness long gic activities in the Central Kalahari Game queues at fuel stations in Gaborone as some Reserve (CKGR) – an area they regard as ran dry. ancestral land. Sunday Standard can reveal that the dis- In a letter penned by Corry addressed gruntled truck drivers on Monday delivered to Masisi, the organisation reminds the gov- ernment about the 2006 Roy Sesana vs The Attorney General land mark High Court Sunday Standard can ruling that upheld the Basarwa’s right to reveal that the disgruntled hunt in the CKGR. Corry’s warning follows the arrest of truck drivers on Monday five men on charges of unlawful - posses sion of government trophy in May, 2020 delivered a petition to contrary to the Wildlife Conservation and President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s National Parks Act. “The accused persons Tshoganetso Ses- office over what they term ana, Monyaku Modumedi, Lefifi Roy, Tsh- arae Kelebatseand another one before court deficiency of leadership at acting together and in concert on or about the logistics company. 7th day of May 2020 at or near New Xade in the Ghanzi Administrative District of the Republic of Botswana, being persons not a petition to President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s authorised, licenced or exempted under the office over what they term deficiency of Wildlife Conservation and National Parks leadership at the logistics company. This Act unlawfully possessed game meat which publication has learnt that the employees is a government trophy,” the particulars of of Unitrans Botswana demand that Uni- offense reads. trans Botswana should forthwith comply In their response to the arrests Survival with COVID-19 protocols as per the World International said they hoped the arrests Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. and charges have been made by individual According to the petition, a copy of game scouts and court martials who maybe which was intercepted by Sunday Standard, unaware of the 2006 High Court ruling. they also demand that the company should “In March, four Bushmen from Gope comply with an Industrial Court Order. In community in CKGR were detained for MP for Gaborone Bonington North and Minister of Nationality Immigration & Gender Affairs, Annah Mokgethi May this year, Unitrans Botswana truck driv- hunting and subsequently released without ers approached the Industrial Court to chal- lenging the legality of ferrying fuel from charge. In May, four Bushmen from Mola- KHONANI ONTEBETSE With Boko outside parliament, UDC “To day the estate has been under of Deceased Estate of late Abdul Joseph South Africa into Botswana without fol- po community were arrested and remanded vice president and president of the Bo- administration for almost 7 years. It does and shall provide details of all transactions lowing World Health Organization (WHO) in custody in Ghanzi. They have now been otswana Democratic Party tswana Congress Party (BCP) Dumelang appear to me that 2nd Respondent (Mok- relating to the Estate from the date of is- COVID-19 guidelines. The Court ordered charged with ‘unlawful possession of gov- (BDP) leadership is hoping for Saleshando is now the official leader of gethi) thought she could selectively report sue of the Letters of Administration up to the company to comply with such health ernment trophy’ and are due in court in Au- the best and bracing for the opposition. assets to the Master. This cannot be so as the date of accounting and shall provide protocols. gust. We understand that several Bushmen worst as party Member of Par- Identified in court records as Annah executor is obliged to account for the es- an updated an accurate inventory of the In their current petition which will be from Xere have also been harassed recently liament for Gaborone Boning- Motlhagodi, the minister was cited for fail- tate and all its assets including newly dis- Estate.” delivered to Masisi’s office on Monday, the for hunting in the CKGR,” Corry’s let- ton North and Minister of Nationality Im- ing to account for the Estate of one Abdul covered assets,” said the judge. The Court also among other things employees and truck drivers also call for the ter listed several incidents of ‘harassment’ Bmigration & Gender Affairs Annah Mok- Joseph who died in 2012. Mokgethi who Justice Nthomiwa said it was not in ordered Mokgethi to: “Provide details of immediate resignations of Moses Sebolai against Basarwa. He described the reports gethi faces possible imprisonment follow- was a practicing attorney before ascending dispute that the inventory provided by trades or transactions in respect of any and Mike Schelin who are apparently some as disturbing. ing suspicions that she stole from a dead to Cabinet is the Executrix of Abdul Jo- Mokgethi was “inaccurate in a significant securities or shares forming part of the of the top executives of the company. The organisation also alluded to reports man. seph’s estate. way. She admitted so and undertook to Estate from the date of the issuing of the They also demand immediate payment that Basarwa have been stopped from plant- Mokgethi’s imprisonment would send Justice Godfrey Nthomiwa of the correct it which she has not done notwith- letters of administration to the date of the of subsistence allowances as per a 2015 col- ing melons and other foods in the CKGR Botswana politics into a tailspin. It would High Court found that Minister Mokgethi standing the requirements of the law.” accounting, together with copies all sup- lective wage agreement. The employees also saying they hope the it is not government give Umbrella for Democratic Change has been violating the Administration of The judge ruled that Mokgethi should porting by vouchers.” demand immediate payment of risk allow- policy to deny Basarwa the opportunity. (UDC) President Duma Boko another Estate Act for more than six years. within 30 days “of the granting of this Or- The late Abdul’s granddaugh- shot at a parliamentary seat and possibly The judge stopped shot of accusing der furnish the Master of the Court and ter Dawn Mpho Masenya had CONTINUES ON PG 3 rock the power dynamics inside the oppo- the minister of trying to hide the deceased the Applicant a full and current account- CONTINUES ON PG 3 sition coalition. man’s assets. ing in respect of the assets and liabilities CONTINUES ON PG 2

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Reviewing ISIPAAD Masisi and Mogae’s different In one week, approaches to insurgent talk police charge When the movement devoted to the political philosophy of Karl Marx, 167 for failure would amount Friedrich Engels, Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin (MELS) made loose talk about “going to the bush”, the govern- to wear ment of President Festus Mogae just ignored it. In private conversation, a masks to more wastage of senior Tsholetsa House would explain that public criticism of such talk or The chief spokesperson of the Botswana punitive action would have legitimised Police Service, Dipheko Motube, says that what was mere gimmickry. At freedom the police charged 167 people across the square level, what MELS had said was country for failure to wear face masks be- public resources reduced to a joke, with one speaker at tween June 22 and 27. t has emerged that the gov- tervention from an investment and a ruling party rally saying that had the “Most of the offences occurred in ernment’s plan to spend time, agricultural development point of Marxist movement actually gone to the South Central,” said Motube, who holds money, energy and effort view. bush, they would have so bungled their the rank of Assistant Commissioner of on reviewing the Integrated Likewise, the Botswana Insti- military campaign that it would have Police. Support Programme for Ar- tute for Development Policy Anal- been very easy to lure them back into Part of the Greater Gaborone area able Agriculture Development ysis (BIDPA) has concluded that peaceful civilian life by bartering food according to the COVID-19 map, South I(ISIPAAD) would be a waste of all ISPAAD failed to reduce acreage for weapons. Denied the attention it Central excludes Molepolole, Kanye and those resources because such pro- diversity and may have depleted soil craved, MELS stopped bush talk. Lobatse. As regards why the offense rate cess has already been undertaken. nutrients. While ISIPAAD should Many, many years later, an artist for mask law is highest in Gaborone, Mo- Hailed as a huge success by the man have been an improvement on the who has admitted using hard drugs but tube gave population size as the reason. who introduced it – former presi- failed Accelerated Rainfed Arable one with 180 000 Facebook followers The 2011 population and housing census dent Ian Khama – ISIPAAD is ac- Dr. Edwin Dikoloti Programme (ARAP), BIDPA found has threatened insurgency of unclear puts the Gaborone population at 231 000 tually a huge failure because it didn’t that that the programmes are essen- nature. Singling out two Indian busi- but it would be much higher a decade later. achieve its objectives. distribution of seed was not based tially the same and yielded about the nessmen and one Iranian, A.T.I has While he didn’t have figures at his fin- The Minister of Agricultural on agro-ecological zone consider- same results. delivered a single word command to all gertips, Motube also revealed that some Development and Food Security, ations; that the majority of farmers “First, reduced cultivation of three men: “Run!” other people have been charged for failing Dr. Edwin Dikoloti, has indicated received maize seed and grew it in legumes induced by ARAP and During his national address on Btv to observe social distancing as stipulated that ISPAAD is not productive and areas not suitable for the crop and ISPAAD suggests that these pro- last Thursday night, President Mok- in the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) is being reviewed. However, such that this resulted in high incidence grammes may have yielded the gweetsi Masisi expressed concern President Mokgweetsi Masisi (Amendment) (No.4) Regulations 2020. review tantamount to reinventing of crop failure and a reduction in depletion of soil nutrients since le- about “persons who, in their pursuit The latter is a COVID-19 law whose en- the wheel because a similar pro- yield; and that the size of most ar- gumes may be used to restore nitro- of a Botswana they say they yearn for person who should ignore A.T.I. The ed that some people who had come to forcement is the responsibility of the po- cess has already been undertaken able lands was relatively small for gen in soils. Second, the ISPAAD- themselves and all others, are dishing mainstream media and the opposition Botswana wearing bo-rampeechane - san- lice. On the whole, Motube says that the by two credible institutions, which mechanical ploughing even though induced reduction in maize acreage out unbridled promotion of hate and parties would also be very helpful in not dals made from reuse tyres – but were police are responsible for the enforcement both gave the programme a thumbs share implies that the programme about 60 percent of ISPAAD ben- incitement directed at some race or giving him the attention he wants and now filthy rich, had shown that they of all public health guidelines that are down. may have led to reduced exposure eficiaries utilized tractor draught nationality.” He didn’t mention A.T.I’s in not amplifying his message. Besides, don’t have national interest at heart. stipulated in the Regulations, which gained In 2012, UNDP-UNEP Pover- of subsistence producers to climate name but the youthful artist is the most power, mainly to produce crops for they know the demons that this young Those people, he added, cared only legislative passage at a special sitting of ty-Environment Initiative (PEI) Bo- risk, since maize performs poorly high profile figure to have done what man has publicly admitted to fight- about milking Botswana of its riches subsistence purposes. parliament in May. The latter revelation tswana commissioned a Poverty and during harsher climatic conditions. can be described in those words. ing. In a court case in which A.T.I was and not the welfare of Botswana and On the whole, UNDP found was prompted by a question of whether Social Impact Analysis of ISPAAD that while the objectives and service Finally, while ISPAAD may have Mogae would likely have ignored charged with taking a picture of State their Batswana employees. He didn’t the police are also responsible for enforc- with the aim of analysing the per- packages of ISPAAD programme induced output growth through ex- A.T.I, who is really in no position to House, the presidential mansion in refer to any one race or nationality but ing social distancing. At least from our de- formance of the programme. The seemed desirable from a national panding cultivated acreage, it may start any kind of insurgency because he Gaborone, the prosecutor said it plans he provided way too much detail as to termination, most members of the public study’s particular focus was on key agricultural development perspec- have worked against the achieve- hasn’t built any sort of structure, hasn’t to refer him to the S’brana Psychiatric compromise the identity of the race (especially drinker groups that have gone programme activities and the im- tive, the execution and outcomes of ment of the government objective articulated any ideology, doesn’t have Hospital for psychiatric evaluation. and nationality he was referring to. back to forming hazardous knots outside pact on poor people, vulnerable the programme had failed to achieve of promoting acreage and broader popular support and is allegedly merely Masisi’s statement is remarkable in That is because he used the same set bars in the evenings) don’t seem to realise groups and the environment. The the intended objectives making it a agricultural diversification,” the being used by some opposition politi- another dimension. While he criticised of words that is used in the street to that failing to observe social distancing is findings indicate that the choice and sub-economical and inefficient in- BIDPA research says. cians to stir up trouble. What Masisi racial talk, he has himself been impli- complain about a particular race. As a said on Thursday night keeps A.T.I in cated in the use of similar talk. Speak- matter of fact, there was public report- an offence. The Regulations also stipulate the news cycle and heightens the profile ing at a public event in early April as ing about that race complaining bitterly trading hours and permissible number of of his campaign – such as it is. COVID-19 began to upend commerce to Masisi behind closed doors about the people at gatherings. Motube mentions the However, Masisi is not the only and everyday life, the president lament- bo-rampeechane remark. latter among provisions that they have had to enforce. An already overwhelmed police service has had to take on additional law enforce- ment challenges as a direct result of CO- VID-19. When President Mokgweetsi Ma- UDC in line for big a score sisi imposed an incremental stay-at-home order that started with just 28 days but was extended, some people took liberties with INVITATIONMinergy LimitedTO TENDER as Minister faces imprisonment the COVID-19 regulations. With all liquor (Incorporated in accordance with the laws of Botswana) CONTINUED FROM PG 1 duty imposed upon him or her. cannot be so as executor is obliged to establishments shut down, home brewer- Suitably qualified and experienced(Company 100% Number: Citizen 2016/18528) Owned Companies are hereby invited Masenya also enquired about the account for the estate and all its assets ies (themselves presenting a food-security dragged Mokgethi to the High Court estate account particularly whether including newly discovered assets,” said threat) popped up across the country. Mo- to tender for the following serviceswww.minergycoal.com to Minergy Coal (Pty) Ltd at Masama Coal Mine: accusing the minister of understating (“Minergy” or “the Company”) Mokgethi opened one as she was re- the judge. tube says that between April and June in the estate and refusing to render an ac- quired to by the Act. He said it is not in dispute that the the North Central (Tswapong) area, the (MINCO.01/2020) - TRANSPORTATION OF COAL count of the estate’s inventory. Justice Nthomiwa noted that as a inventory provided by Mokgethi was police had to tamp down the brewing of FROM MEDIE TO MINERGY COAL PRIVATE SIDING No.2156 ] Masenya asked the Court to com- demonstration of the seriousness of inaccurate in a significant way. She ad- traditional beer, notably a type of wine pel Mokgethi to render an account of this requirement the Act states that mitted so and undertook to correct it made from water melons which is called MINERGY – CAUTIONARYNEAR ANNOUNCEMENT RASESA, IN KGATLENG DISTRICT the estate under the Executrix Act. An “Anyone who fails to comply with the which she has not done notwithstand- setopoti. It so happened that the period in executrix is a female executor of a provisions of subsection (1), (2) and (3) ing the requirements of the law, the question is the harvest season and there In accordanceBrief with section 5.4 of the Listing Requirements of the Botswana Stock Exchange will. Some of the offences relating to or any requirement or direction of the judge found. were more than enough water melons to Minergy’s 100% owned Masama Coal Mine which is in the Mmamabula Coalfield of the violation of the Act in Botswana (“BSE”), Minergy Limited (share code: MIN) is required to publish a cautionary Master under subsection (4) (5) shall Mokgethi’s position was that Mase- make setopoti. The BPS spokesperson adds Botswana is the cornerstone asset in the company’s strategy. The size and location of carry prison terms not exceeding six be guilty of an offence and liable to a nya lacked locus standing (the right or that towards the end of that three-month announcementthis shallow as soon resource as it is supports satisfied its that competitive a reasonable cost structure, degree which of certainty is underpinned exists that the months. fine not exceeding (100 or to be impris- capacity to bring an action or to appear period, the setopoti problem spread to the expected profitby cost-effective or loss (before opencast tax) for mining the of period high-quality to be coal. reported Minergy upon Coal next would will like differ to by at Justice Nthomiwa rapped the min- onment for a term not exceeding six in a court) arguing that for a plaintiff to neighbouring villages of Palapye and Ma- move the coal from the mine to the rail siding. ister on the knuckles for violating the least 10% from the most recent financial results for the corresponding comparative period. months or to both.” participate in a case he or she must have Act. halapye. Justice Nthomiwa noted that a lot an adequate interest or direct interest in Despite effort by the Ministry of • Bidders are required to attend a compulsory site visit to familiarize themselves “What became of concern was of time had lapsed from the time Mok- the relief sought. Health and Wellness to educate members Minergy is currentlywith the finalising site, the scope its results of work for and the the six conditions months under ended which 31 theDec worksember are 2019 to that several requests in writing were made to the Executrix. It was following gethi was appointed, and the instruc- Applicant’s position is that she of the public about the deadliness of CO- (“interim periodbe”), executed. which are expected to be released through the BSE during the week of tions from the Master to account and has sufficient interest in the matter, VID-19 and the enactment of the Emer- • Compulsory site visit will be held on Wednesday 15th July 2020 at 10:00hrs. the numerous requests for accounting 23 March 2020. The corresponding comparative period for this cautionary announcement is by the Master to the 2nd Respondent requiring some accounting or updating Nthomiwa said. gency Powers (COVID-19) (Amendment) Tenderers are to meet Ms. Bonkie Baeletse at Minergy Coal, MASAMA COAL MINE from the Master to account and requir- “The applicant herein seeks not (No.4) Regulations 2020, there are still the six months(Medie ended Community 31 December Hall). 2018 (“previous interim period”). (Mokgethi) and her failure to do so that the Applicant (Masenya) filed an appli- ing some of accounting or updating of to protect the interest she may have in people who ignore recommended public • Tender Documents are to be picked at Plot 43175, Phakalane Industrial (Telephone cation to compel her to, in her official the accounts of states. the estate of her late grandfather but health protocols and wilfully disobey the No. 3972891) from 13th July 2020. PROOF OF PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO Shareholders are advised that the expenditure incurred during the interim period is capacity as Executrix of the deceased He said it was also undisputed that also those vested in her by the Act in law. Ironically, these people are aware of COLLECT THE TENDER different in nature and quantum to the previous interim period, which has a significant Estate,” Nthomiwa noted in his judge- Mokgethi has to date not accounted as terms of her interest in the estate…” the dysfunction of an overwhelmed public • Tenderers are required to arrange their own transport and appropriate PPE for the directed by the Master notwithstanding the judge said. impact on the comparison. During the previous interim period Minergy was in the process of ment. According to Nthomiwa, Mase- health system that they would have to turn site visit. nya had observed a clear defiance by the deadline she was given. He said: “In my judgement, the am- to if they get infected. developing• its Masama Bidders who Coal wish project to participate (the mine) in this andtender advancing will need toit towardpay a non-refundable operational status. Mokgethi to account to the Master the Nthomiwa found that Mokgethi bit of an interested person goes beyond Much to the chagrin of the Sefhare- During the currentfee of interim P500.00 period, (inclusive Minergy of VAT) moved into commissioning and production at status of the estate. has also not accounted for the Barclays just creditors and the heirs. It also cov- Ramokgonami MP, Dr. Kesitegile Gobo- Bank Shares which she sold. ers persons with interest like the Appli- the mine. “Although none of the parties tswang, those caught breaking mask-wear- NOTE THAT COVID 19 PROTOCOLS WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE SITE VISIT brough this to the fore this was a se- According to court records, Abdul cant. In my judgement, there is good ing law have had to pay between P1000 rious matter which the Master ought passed away on 7th July 2010 and Mok- reasons why the deceased estate ought and P5000. Contributing to the debate of The reportedPayment net loss shall before be made tax to for the previous interim period was P12.5 million. The to have taken up with the 2nd Respon- gethi was soon thereafter issued with to be protected. It is because the 2nd the COVID-19 regulations during a special Board of Minergy advises Bank Name: shareholders First National that Bank the net loss before tax for the reporting period dent in terms of Section 34b (v) of the letter of administration. Respondent has not accounted for the parliamentary sitting, Gobotswang, who is Account Name: Minergy Coal (Pty) Ltd Administration of Estate Act,” said “To day the estate has been under estate for the past six and seven years. “ also the Deputy President of the Botswana will be between 345% Account and Number: 365% higher 62677992292 than the previous interim period. This equates to an Nthomiwa. administration for almost 7 years. It Nthomiwa also accused Mokgethi Congress Party, said that rather than pun- additional net loss Branch:before RMB tax Botswana of between P42.9 million and P45.5 million for the interim The Act empowers the Master to does appear to me that 2nd Respondent of defying the Masters. He said Mase- ish people, the government should instead period ended 31 December 2019. remove an executor from office if he (Mokgethi) thought she could selec- nya falls in the category of “persons provide education for why it was necessary or she fails to perform satisfactorily any tively report assets to the Master. This with interest…” for them to wear masks.

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The Court stated that the simul- misappropriation of Stains insisted and added that Corry praised the lifting of the hunting taneous stoppage of the supply of food more than P477 million “You can’t tell us what happened to ban by the Botswana government and rations and the issuing of Special Game in public servants’ pen- these funds?” “support for communities which find Licenses (SGLs) was tantamount to con- sions that was administered Okaile said, “You are talking themselves in conflict with wildlife,” add- demning the remaining residents of the by liquidated Capital Management about P120 million that belongs to ing “We sincerely hope that you will also CKGR to death by starvation, resulting TBotswana (CMB) deepened last week Dosantos. The moment BPOPF ensure that the CKGR Bushman commu- in a violation of the right to life set out with its directors and investors trad- draws down for Kawena, its not its nities’ right to hunt is upheld since their in Section 4(1) of the Botswana Consti- ing accusations. money but to Dosantos.” Dosantos livelihood relies to a large extent on hunt- tution. The Court also found that Gov- The plot unraveled at a creditor’s later denied this argument in a sepa- ing for the pot for their families.” ernment’s refusal to allow the Basarwa to hearing held at Travel Lodge in Ga- rate interrogation by Vivian. Roy Sesana took the government to enter the CKGR unless they are issued borone before Masters of the High The inquiry heard that there was court following the 2002 decision to ter- with permits was unlawful and uncon- Court, Chipo Gaobatwe and Nomsa a drawdown of P150 from BPOPF minate water, food and health services to stitutional. The High Court held that, as Moatswi. funds in the account of CMB Fund 1 Basarwa residing in the Central Kalahari Basarwa were lawfully in the CKGR, it CMB Director Rapula Okaile to be invested in Manor Squad. Stais Game Reserve. followed that the legislative provision that was the first to draw blood when he sought to know who gave Okaile the The service cuts were followed by re- forbade entry into the reserve did not ap- threw Kawena PTY Ltd Managing authority to give Dosantos funds to locations to adjacent areas. Access to the ply to permanent residents of the CKGR. Director Clementino Dos Santos un- invest it in manor squad. reserve was restricted for those who relo- It also followed that refusal to allow der the bus, claiming that the money Okaile said “That was a discus- cated, resulting in some of the Kalahari the Applicants entry into the CKGR with- that Botswana Public Officers Pen- sion between Tim and Dosantos.” Bushmen no longer being able to enter out permit was both unlawful and uncon- sion Fund (BPOPF) had invested in When interrogated by Vivian, the land they had occupied or to pursue stitutional because it violated their right the entity did not belong to pension- Dos Santos said he and other share- their hunter-gatherer lifestyle. of freedom of movement guaranteed by ers but to Dos Santos. holders owned an entity called Shere- The Court held that the refusal to al- Section 14(1) of the Constitution. Replying later, whilst being in- wa and other shareholders were keen terrogated by Advocate Stefan Viv- to sell their shares. The result was that ian who represents BPOPF, Dos a knew entity called Kawena Hold- Santos distanced himself from such ings was set up. He became its direc- claims. As the interrogation unfolded, Rapula Okaile tor and held 40 percent while the re- he lost his cool and accused Okaile of mainder went to BOP. He said a pay- Truckers planned strike having “been smoking some interest- were migrated from Johannesburg were still buying shares from the mar- or CMBD sold the interest from in- ment of R32 million from Kawena to ing stuff.” Stock Exchange to Botswana Stock ket then came the litigation.” vestment in Agile to a third party, to Sherewa was used to purchase shares to inflame fuel crisis Earlier on when being interro- Exchange. The shares valued at P143 The inquiry also heard that CMB which Okaile answered in the affir- of other shareholders with Dosantos They stated that if their demands are gated by Panayiotis Stais who also million, he said, were sold to BOP. also purchased shares valued at P20 mative. in that entity. CONTINUED FROM PG 1 not addressed, “we may be tempted to represents BPOPF, Okaile also threw Asked by Stais to comment on million. Asked who the interest was sold The company did not have a bank ance occasioned by the fact that they con- his bosom business partner Timothy this, Okaile said “our job is to iden- “It did not pay the dividends to to, Okaile said “That part was done account. It purchased all the shares by explore other avenues which may include tinue to risk their lives in what they call from work forthwith.” The company is Marsland to the wolves saying the tify skills in the market. Mr. Makgathe BOP. Mr. Okaile does not know what by Tim. I can refer to him.” Dos Santos, his partners and took all high risk neighbouring South Africa. latter should take responsibility for (Motswedi Securities founder Mar- happened to the missing money,” said “In your affidavit you said the the shares to Kawena Holdings. Viv- one of the leading trucking businesses They also demand an explanation as and transporting companies that ferry es- some of the controversial transac- tin Makgatlhe) was employed to do Stais. interest was sold for P50 million,” ian wondered how Dos Santos be- to “the deductions of some of the em- sential goods such as fuel into Botswa- tions that occurred at the asset man- a technical job. We paid him a fee. The inquiry also heard that there asked Stais to which Okaile replied came a director without having in- ployees ‘on tax which is not consistent na. The employees also demand the re- agement firm. That was to buy shares from the stock was a drawdown of P100 million for thus, “The third party is known by vested cash. He also wanted to know with BURS standards.” They also called The controversy started af- exchange…” entities called Cell City and African Tim, not that I don’t know about the if Dosantos injected any cash, to on the Ministry of Employment Labour instatement of their colleagues who were ter CMB won a bid to partner with A visibly agitated Stais who was graduate Institute of Leadership and transaction.” which the other man answered in the Productivity and Skills Development, the recently fired for speaking out against BPOPF, which resulted in Botswana interrogating Okaile from his office Enterprises (Agile). Stais sought to know why the negative. COVID-19 Presidential Task Force Of- what they term deplorable working con- Opportunities Partnership (BOP), an in South Africa via a virtual confer- “What happened a drawdown P120 million in respect of an entity “They (CMB directors) paid 34 fice of the President. ditions. investment company in which CMB ence told the latter to take responsi- of some millions of Pula for Agile,” called Kawena Holding transaction million Rands and not P150 million,” was the general partner while BPOPF bility as the director of CMB. Stais asked. was not paid or returned to BOP. Dosantos said. was the limited partner and sole in- “This does not help us…you are Okaile said it was used for setting Okaile pointed out that “You are Vivian told Dos Santos that “Mr. vestor. the director of the company and not up an institution called Agile Univer- now talking about funds that do not Okaile said it was your money, the According to Stais, Okaile wrote Makgathe…” sity. He explained that two professors belong to BPOPF but to Dosantos.” P150 million,” to which Dosantos a letter to BPOPF that they must pay Okaile interjected by stating that who were assisting with the establish- Stais shot back “Can you say what said “It was not my money, that re- immediately because “shares on the “It will help. I didn’t deal with these ment of the institution were drawing happened to P120 million?” mained BOP money.” stock exchange are climbing.” Funds specific issues because we had- em salaries from that; it was P4 million. Okaile stood his grounds as he Vivian said Sherewa assets were were then deposited into CMB Fund ployed the service of a broker….” “What happened to P46 million?” insisted that “Those funds do not worth more than R32 million but less 1, an affiliate of CMB. Stais was not impressed. Stais asked again. belong to BPOPF, but to Dosantos.” than P150 million, to which Dosantos “Millions of Pula are paid and “Let me tell you why I’m con- Replying, Okaile said “It is either At this stage, the exchange be- agreed. Asked if was aware of manor Vacancy: they are not paid to BOP. They are cerned. CMB had requested for a with the liquidator or BPOPF.” tween the two men boiled over, squad transactions as alluded to by FRONT-END DEVELOPER held for several months and they are drawdown of P150 million to buy “The P4 million spent on salaries prompting Moatswi to intervene. Rapula, Dosantos said that he was sold to BOP. A profit of P15 million shares. CMB had migrated shares us- of the two gentlemen, did you ever “Mr. Okaile, can you try to an- not aware of such an entity. did not go to BOP,” he said. ing BOP money. Do you accept that pay it to BOP,” Stais sought to know. swer the questions as they are put to “Let him show me a document. The inquiry also heard that at one P143 million remained; the remainder “We paid it back to BPOPF,” said you,” she said. Its an absolute lie. He (Okaile) must Join a growing web and app development stage funds from BOP were used to was not issued to buy shares.” Okaile. Stais asked Okaile to explain what have been smoking some interesting buy its own shares. Stais said shares Replying Okaile said “When we Stais sought to know if Okaile happened to P120 million that was stuff,” said Dos Santos. agency based in Gaborone with an impres- sive client portfolio in a professional development role.

400 Batswana renounce their citizenship Job: Development of websites and apps. CEDRIC SWANKA such consultations with stakeholders automatically cease to be citizens of of becoming Batswana may apply for The Ministry of Nationality has with a view to Amend the Act. Botswana.” Certificate of Naturalisation. Upon in 2019 encountered three cases of Skills Required: HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Presently the Citizenship Act cap Some concerns over why some satisfying the residence requirement Since Parliament deliberations last people who have contravened the law Responsive Design. Good communication year on dual citizenship, around 400 01.01.01 of the laws of Botswana, be- governments disapprove of dual citi- of having stayed legally in the country by being in possession of Botswana ing the law governing acquisition and zens, is that those in possession use for periods amounting in aggregate Batswana have so far renounced their documents as well as those of other skills, teamwork, flexible attitude and loss citizenship of Botswana, allows their indigenous citizenship to claim to not less than ten (10) years. They foreign citizenship. countries. dual citizenship in respect of persons welfare provisions such as easy global must have resided in the country for problem solving. Knowledge of JavaScript While government is yet to take “In terms of section of 24 of a firm stance on whether it approves under the age of 21 years. travel, health care benefits, employ- a continuous period of twelve (12) frameworks, PHP, Flutter and Drupal is an Keaja further said: “The Act also ment opportunities, social benefits month immediately preceding the the Citizenship Act, any person who or disapproves of its citizens possess- advantage. allows dual citizenship for Batswana and even government tenders. This submission of their applications.” fails to comply with any requirement ing dual citizenship, the Ministry of married to non-citizens, where the act by some people who possess dual “Furthermore, those who are imposed on him/her by instrument Nationality, Immigration and Gender law of the country requires that its citizenship is considered a crime as married to Batswana may apply for made under the Citizenship Act shall Affairs Permanent Secretary Molefi How to Apply: foreign spouse be registered as a citi- it denies natives of both the foreign Certificate of Naturalisation by a For- be guilty of an offence and on con- Keaja said the issue of dual citizen- zen or the law automatically confers and indigenous land, that the dual eign Spouse upon satisfying the resi- Email your CV to [email protected] ship is a sensitive matter. viction thereof shall be liable to a citizenship on the foreign spouse, citizenship holder may belong to. dence requirement of five (5) years. term of imprisonment not exceeding He said it needs thorough con- provided he/she continues to stay For people who are not born in However, they must notify the Min- 12 months or to a fine not exceed- sultations before the law can be in Botswana after contracting mar- Botswana and what conditions they ister that they are desirous of becom- Closing date: 31st July 2020 amended to accommodate any more riage. However, the Act provides that must meet to be considered for Bo- ing citizens by making a declaration ing P1000. Furthermore his/her Bo- opportunities for dual citizenship. persons who voluntarily acquire the tswana citizenship, Keaja explained during 2 and half years of residence tswana Citizenship may be revoked,” Currently the ministry is engaged in citizenship of another country shall that “non-citizens who are desirous in Botswana,” Keaja said. Keaja shared.

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ocal content producers and filmmakers are set to BOFINET boosts performing arts with internet tv receive a new online vid- eo on demand streaming professionalise and generate rev- Botswana Fibre Networks memorandum of understanding partnering with them to create platform to assist them enue from their productions. (BOFINET) last week signed a with 12 local content producers an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) platform exclusively fea- L turing Botswana content based on Batswana stories and lives. Initially the IPTV is expected to start off with ninety televi- sion titles all sourced locally from Batswana registered companies. BOFINET chief executive officer Mabua Mabua said they did an assessment of the ICT market space. “As we imported content and distributed internet, there was a realisation that local content percentage that travels across our challenging time due to COVID Transport and Communications adopt a strategic approach based networks was around three to 19. challenged initial starting twelve on professionalism, ethics and five percent. This was worrying “Our industry is the first one content creators to make the best good conduct,” Masiga said. because it means we pay to use to close and it will be the last one out the opportunity given. The IPTV is set to help fur- the internet and its services and to open up. It is a great opportu- “We want to see you grow ther boost local content produc- nobody pays us,” he said. nity for filmmakers, content pro- into SMMEs that eventually be- ers digital footprint, as majority “Because the network was ducers because we are spread in come multi-nationals which can of them depend on social media well funded in terms of the parts terms of trying to tell our stories. be exported to other markets else- platforms for sharing their con- played by government and there BOFINET decided to pitch in where. You are being given this tent and even engaging the audi- was a feeling that we needed to and save us, at least with what we opportunity because and we sin- ence. The IPTV will help provide play in the content space to fa- have we will be able to show tell cerely ask of you to grab this op- a one stop shop for different titles cilitate in generation of local the world what Botswana can do,” portunity because going forward based on Botswana stories and content. We have signed twelve said Maretlwaneng. we are encouraging competition lives. BOFINET further shared initial content producers and the “Fellow filmmakers this is an as there will be other who enter that the platform will start off beauty about internet platforms opportunity for us to not only this race,” he said. with ninety titles in the platforms is that it is accessible to anybody create content but to also unite “If the content is appealing first year and they will grow to from anywhere in the world,” he and create content that the world the direct contribution of the a hundred and forty-four by the added. can be proud of. The Nigerians content creation industry in Bo- second year and then a further Local filmmaker and have proven to the world that tswana will be significant in the hundred and sixty-two in the third Deezone Productions chief ex- with unity they can create content Gross Domestic Product. Creat- year. All content sourced from ecutive officer Thabiso Maretl- that will be on the biggest plat- ing high quality content will re- local will range from television waneng shared that this came at forms in the world.” quire significant skills and ingenu- dramas, to animated productions the right time as the creative in- Deputy Permanent Secretary ity, however do not be tempted to and many other forms of enter- dustry is going through the most Cecil Masiga in the Ministry of be copycats. We encourage you tainment.

Another SADC government de-recognises a Bakgatla kgosi Following in the lead of the for- Province hereby, with effect from ter provision come to the atten- and South Africa. The Union of mer Minister of Local Govern- the date of publication of this tion of the royal family and the South Africa kept this arrange- ment and Rural Development, notice, withdraw letter of desig- royal family decides to remove ment intact and in subsequent Lebonaamang Mokalake, the Pre- nation as Kgosi of the Bakgatla the kgosi or kgosigadi, the royal years, mineral wealth was discov- mier of the North West Province Ba Kgafela, issued in favour of family must within a reasonable ered in Moruleng. Through the in South Africa has removed a se- Kgosi John Nyalala Pilane,” reads time inform the premier of such Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela Traditional nior Bakgatla-ba-ga-Kgafela kgosi an Extraordinary Provincial Ga- decision and the reasons there- Authority, the Bakgatla have in- from a plum position that he has zette of the North West Province fore. vested in the mining industry and held for 24 years. issued by the premier, Professor Section 14.3 says that upon have shares in large companies “By virtue of the powers Mokgoro. receipt of such decision and rea- such as Anglo Platinum. vested in me under section 14(3) Section 14 of the North West sons, the premier shall withdraw The late Bakgatla kgosikgolo, of the North West Traditional Traditional Leadership and Gov- the certificate of recognition of Kgosi Linchwe II made Pilane Leadership and Governance Act, ernance Act deals with the re- such a kgosi or kgosigadi by pub- Moruleng kgosi in 1996 but ques- 2005 (Act No. 2 of 2005), and moval of kgosi – or kgosigadi for lishing a notice of withdrawal of tions have been raised about how pursuant to the decision taken female traditional leaders. Section recognition of such kgosi or kgo- the latter managed the tribe’s vast by the Bakgatla Ba Kgafela Royal 14 (1) says that a kgosi or kgosigadi sigadi in the Gazette. This section wealth generated from one of Family in terms of section 14(2), may be removed from office on also mandates the premier to in- the richest platinum deposits in read with section 14(1)(d), of the the grounds of conviction of an form the royal family concerned, the world. South Africa’s Mail & North West Traditional Leader- offence with a sentence of impris- the kgosi or kgosigadi concerned Guardian has reported that “Not ship and Governance Act, 2005, onment for more than 12 months as well as the Provincial House only did Pilane fail to deposit and and subject to affording Kgosi without an option of a fine; men- of Traditional Leaders of such account for the Bakgatla’s mon- John Nyalala Pilane an opportu- tal infirmity which, based on ac- removal. ies, but the private companies he nity to make written representa- ceptable medical evidence, makes Bakgatla-ba-ga-Kgafela have established did not submit audit- tions in terms of the Promotion it impossible for that kgosi or kgo- a peculiar tribal territory that ed consolidated financial reports of Administrative Justice Act, sigadi to function as such; wrong- straddles two countries. After he or — frequently —annual finan- 2000 (Act No. 3 of 2000), I Tebo- ful appointment or recognition; was publicly flogged by the future cial statements.” go Job Mokgoro, in my capacity or a transgression of a customary Transvaal president, Paul Kru- It was Pilane’s handling of as the Premier of the North West rule, principle or code of conduct ger, Kgosi Kgamanyane of the tribal finances that brought Pilane that war- Bakgatla fled into Botswana with rants the some of his people, leaving a few into conflict with the current Bak- removal behind in a place called Moru- gatla kgosikgolo and leader of the from of- leng. Years later, his son, Kgosi tribe’s royal family, Kgosi Kgafela fice. Sec- Linchwe I, made the fateful de- II. Pilane’s de-recognition is the tion 14 (2) cision of siding with the British direct result of a campaign that JOB TITLE: CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER says that during the Second Anglo-Boer Kgafela has been waging for a whenever War. The British, who had already long time now. Ironically, Kgafela Mascom, the leading mobile operator, aims to become the tion and presentation skills and be astute and aware of any of the established the Bechuanaland was himself been de-recognised leading digital service provider and the provider of choice to all global innovation and its impact on the digital telecom- grounds Protectorate, won the war and by the Botswana government as users. Our brand statement “Number 1 because of you” is an munications sector. referred to rewarded Linchwe by recognising the supreme tribal leader of the acknowledgement of the importance of the role played by Success depends on high competence in: in the lat- his authority in the Protectorate Bakgatla. customers and all stakeholders in the success of the company as an innovative and proudly Botswana corporate citizen. 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he P100, 000 per month tivities such as fuel transportation vacant first floor office to citizen companies as opposed space at Peelo House in to the current market structure the heart of Gaborone Botswana petroleum strategy where foreign registered trucks central business district dominate imports into the coun- remains a constant reminder of try,” the Head of Stakeholder Re- Ta national transformation project lations, Mmipi says. gone awry. “It will be noted that the of- Botswana Oil Limited (BOL) – a tragedy of good intentions fices BOL currently occupy are acquired the office space in 2018. not adequate for the team, with Their business case hinged on Senior Management sharing of- acquiring an import license to be- fices in groups of up to four, indi- come the sole supplier of petro- THOBO MOTLHOKA tracks how government’s plan to ensure security of fuel supply and cating a need for additional office leum products in Botswana. Two space.” years and more than P 2 million citizen empowerment foundered off the drawing board into a multi-million pula flop The company however re- later, the business case is looking mains hopeful in their quest to be like a mirage and BOL continues awarded the license. to pay the monthly rent in a five- “Should BOL give up the year no-exit lease agreement that under multi-national companies. CBD. offices in accordance with the control of imports of petroleum Peelo Place office space, and in will expire in 2023. Part of the BOL strategic “The cost of fitting out the contract provisions.” products into the country as was the event of BOL being granted By the end of the contract plans included renting out storage office translated higher than the By applying for an import li- originally envisaged when the an import license, the process to Botswana Oil would have paid in facilities to citizen owned compa- cost of sitting out the initial con- cense, the company says, the aim company was conceived. secure office space would start all excess of P5 million for an office nies as well as controlling depots tract without a guarantee that it was to ensure that they execute “This would ensure security over again.” Botswana Oil have space they never occupied. This in Namibia and Mozambique. The would be extended. On evalua- the government’s objectives to of supply and efficiency of petro- is unless the company identifies a mandate of BOL has once again tion, BOL resolved against spend- transform the sector. By exten- leum products. In addition, with been engaging in a never-ending tenant, as they hope, to sub-lease come under the spotlight as a re- ing any further money on the of- sion, BOL tells Sunday Standard, scale, BOL will have the leverage war with the regulator BERA for the gigantic office space. sult of the fuel crisis in the face of fice space and instead vacate the the government gets a significant to reserve certain value chain ac- years now over the import license. “Botswana Oil Limited rent- the COVID-19 pandemic. ed unfitted office space at Peelo The over dependence on Place in 2018 for a period of South Africa for petroleum ser- five years in anticipation -of be vices has exposed Botswana’s ing granted an import mandate vulnerability. When the six South Over 200 scientists from 32 countries question which would have resulted in an African oil refineries fail to meet increased staff complement and demand, the repercussions are increased revenue for the Com- felt in Botswana usually more so WHO’s science on how corona spreads pany,” Head of Stakeholder Rela- than in SA itself as demonstrat- A group of 239 scientists from cept for aerosol-generating pro- mission appears to be the only and public buildings. They note tions Matida Mmipi says. ed by the status quo. 32 countries have alerted the cedures performed in healthcare plausible explanation for several that these measures are practical, BOL, incorporated under Botswana imports 1, 2 bil- World Health Organisation to settings. Hand washing and social superspreading events investi- can be easily implemented, many the Companies Act, is wholly lion litres of fuel from South the possibility of COVID-19 distancing are appropriate, but in gated which occurred under such are not costly and offer more owned by the Botswana Govern- Africa annually. BOL had aimed being spread through very small our view, insufficient to provide conditions e.g., and others where benefits than potential downsides ment, represented by the Minis- Matida Mmipi to supply at least 1 billion litres droplets (called aerosols) that can protection from virus-carrying recommended precautions relat- even if they can only be partially try of Mineral Resources, Green of the fuel. stay suspended in the air for long respiratory micro-droplets re- ed to direct droplet transmissions implemented. Technology and Energy Security leum industry. ruption and selfish individual in- Armed by government with periods of time. Indeed, an early leased into the air by infected were followed.” “For example, simple steps the mandate to take over the (MMGES). Botswana Oil Limited now terests among others. laboratory study carried out by people,” the scientists say in an For their part, the scientists such as opening both doors supply of fuel, Botswana Oil The company was established faces an imminent death at the While BOL aims to be the the National Institute of Health open letter they have written to propose that in order to control and windows can dramatically Limited had every reason to be- in 2013 to achieve the govern- hands of the very institution cre- sole provider of petroleum prod- in the United States found that WHO. the pandemic, pending the avail- increase air flow rates in many lieve the granting of the import ment’s broader economic objec- ated to facilitate the transforma- ucts in Botswana the implementa- the coronavirus can linger in the Studies by the letter’s signa- ability of a vaccine, all routes of buildings,” they state in the letter license by BERA would be a for- air for up to four hours in aerosol tories and other scientists have transmission must be interrupted. tives of ensuring security of fuel tion of the petroleum industry to tion was expected to be done in to WHO. gone conclusion. The company form. On the basis of this and demonstrated that viruses are re- The measures they recommend supply and facilitating active citi- benefit more Batswana, Botswana stages starting from as little as 30 If WHO adopts recommen- zen involvement in the petroleum Energy Regulatory Authority percent. set out to recruit the necessary many more studies, the scien- leased during exhalation, talking, to mitigate airborne transmis- dations made by these scientists, industry which is currently domi- (BERA). By procuring fuel directly workforce and build capacity tists are warning that WHO and and coughing in micro-droplets sion risk include the following: some Third World countries nated by foreign nationals. Established in 2016 BERA’s from the source (Oman Trading, for operational readiness. “The other public health organisations small enough to remain aloft in providing sufficient and effec- would still not be able to imple- As the national petroleum mandate is to provide an efficient Middle East) BOL would end the rejection of BOL’s application should review their health guide- air and pose a risk of exposure tive ventilation (supply clean out- ment some of them. In order to company BOL serves as the Gov- energy regulatory framework for monopoly of the multinational for an import license slowed lines on COVID-19. at distances beyond 1 to 2 metres door air, minimize recirculating ernment’s transformation agent Electricity, Gas, Coal, Petroleum companies, control the supply down BOL’s plans of fitting “The current guidance from from an infected individual. They air) particularly in public build- reduce crowding in public trans- charged with the responsibility to products, solar and all forms of chain, provide flexibility by di- and occupying the place as this numerous international and na- warn that the possibility of infec- ings, workplace environments, port vehicles, the Botswana gov- ensure security for fuel at all times renewable energy. versifying supply routes through would have meant using capital tional bodies focuses on hand tion is especially acute in indoor schools, hospitals; supplementing ernment halved the number of while at the same time ensuring The refusal by BERA to grant Namibia and Mozambique, and expenditure for the project. The washing, maintaining social dis- or enclosed environments, partic- general ventilation with airborne passengers. While this measure citizen economic empowerment BOL the license to be the main reduce the cost of fuel. partitioning and fitting of the of- tancing, and droplet precautions. ularly those that are crowded and infection controls such as local may have been effective in con- by leveling the playing field and importer for fuel in accordance Currently Batswana owned fice space would have cost a sig- Most public health organizations, have inadequate ventilation rela- exhaust, high efficiency air filtra- trolling spread, it also crippled presenting an opportunity for with Section 38 of the BERA companies constitute as little as nificant amount,” the company including the World Health Or- tive to the number of occupants tion, and germicidal ultraviolet the public transport and was re- Batswana owned companies to ACT (2016) has been seen by five to ten percent of the petro- says in relation to the vacant of- ganization (WHO), do not rec- and extended exposure periods. lights and avoiding overcrowding, viewed a day before operators enjoy a larger share of the petro- many as driven by politics, cor- leum industry with the rest falling fice space at Peelo House in the ognize airborne transmission ex- “For example, airborne trans- particularly in public transport threatened to go on strike. 6 July 12 - 18, 2020

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1.ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3.UNIT MANAGERS clinical staff/patients (inpatient and discharge) about QUALIFICATIONS AND EFFECTIVENESS MANAGER (x1) •Nephrology Unit Manager (x1) medication regimes with the aim of improving clinical •Bsc/BEng- Biomedical Engineering /Clinical •Pediatric Oncology Manager(x1) outcomes. Engineering MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB •ICU unit Manager(x1) •Advices other health care givers on appropriate disease therapy to optimise overall therapy goals. EXPERIENCE To review the organizational structures, methods and •Neonatal ICU unit Manager(x1) • Provides and develop a Clinical Pharmacy service to •3 Years post qualifications experience. systems, human resource policies strategies and make •Internal Medicine Unit Manager(x1) a variety of Medical and Surgical Specialities. LEGAL CERTIFICATION/PROFESSIONAL recommendations for organizational developments •General Pediatric Unit Manager(x1) which will enhance organisation efficiency, productivity • Participate in consultant ward rounds, providing •Registered with the Botswana Health Professions and effective utilization of human and other resources. •Adult Oncology Unit Manager(x1) pharmaceutical and clinical advice as appropriate Council •Manages the Hospital Formulary through leading and KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB coordinating the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee LABORATORY VACANCIES •Facilitate the development of an organization •Provides leadership, management and clinical •Ensure that protocols utilised are clinically based and direction in the area of expertise structure that is aligned to the mandate, mission and patient focused 9.LABORATORY SCIENTIST(X4) vision of the organisation. •Coordinates and ensures high quality services that are •Contributes to the co-ordination of the clinical services • Facilitate and coordinate the definition, analysis, offered within allocated budget. provided by the Pharmacy department as a whole MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB evaluation, and grading of all jobs in the organization, •Promotes continuous improvement of all and ensure medicines are issued and used in a safe • Guide and facilitate a professional human resource departmental personnel and efficient manner •Performs various detailed medical/clinical laboratory •Provides clinical assessment, developing, tests related to area of specialty to obtain data for use planning function to support the emerging in diagnosis, progress and treatment of disease, using manpower, skill and varied occupational needs of the implementing, and monitoring the care plan, QUALIFICATIONS education, and follow-up. •PharmD/DPharm/Masters in Clinical prescribed methodologies which can be entirely organization as it matures, automated, manual or a combination. • Facilitate the conduct of salary and benefits surveys to •Pharmacy/Pharmacology or equivalent COMPETENCIES •Calculates test findings and maintains required records determine the organisation’s market competitiveness •Leadership experience EXPERIENCE and reports. both internally and against the external market, and •Decisive leader, capable and committed to guide pay and benefits decision making, translating policy and analysis into practical actions. •5 years post qualification with 2 years’ experience as a •Analyses laboratory results, ensuring accurate • Drive the development and implementation of a Clinical Pharmacist laboratory results in a timely manner, and takes performance management system and process, POSITIONS REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS LEGAL CERTIFICATION/PROFESSIONAL appropriate action. talent management system and process, career •Diploma/Degree in Nursing plus post basic •Prepares solutions and reagents used in conducting development planning, qualification in the respective specialize areas. Registered with the Botswana Health Professions test procedures and conducts quality control on test • Facilitate the collection,analysis and interrogation Master’s Degree will be an added advantage. Council procedures, equipment solutions and reagents. of the information on business processes for effectiveness and efficiency, organization structures, COMPETENCIES 6.LABORATORY MANAGER (X1) 10.LABORATORY SCIENTIST spans of control. •Patient Focus MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB (MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY)(X1) • Facilitate the conduct of employee satisfaction •Collaborative Influence surveys and engagement studies to determine the •Team Leadership and Initiative •Responsible for management of day-to-day MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB levels of engagement and interventions required, EXPERIENCE operations and activities of one or more laboratories, •Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple • Guide on the development and implementation of Point of care testing and Hospital laboratory and prenatal blood tests to more complex tests to uncover •5 years post qualification experience in nursing with 3 blood bank. May also be responsible for related change management frameworks and culture years at supervisory level diseases based on area of specialty. improvement strategies functions such as phlebotomy, IV Team, Outpatient Labs, cytogenetic, Lab Information Systems, etc. •Operates complex electronic equipment, computers, • Guide the development and effective LEGAL CERTIFICATION/PROFESSIONAL and precision instruments. implementation of a robust talent management REGISTRATION •Reports to the Director of Laboratory. framework to attract, retain, develop, productively 11.HISTOTECHNOLOGIST ( X3) and creatively use talent to improve •Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of 7.LABORATORY QUALITY MANAGER(X1) productivity, Botswana MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB • Continuously, creatively, and innovatively search for •Organizes, executes and manages all aspects of •Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to and implement world class frameworks and models to 4.SPECILISED NURSES IN THE FOLLOWING quality assurance operations. make cell details visible under microscopes. raise the performance of the organization overall-thus FIELDS •Manages the calibration as all aspects of quality •Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue driving return on people and process improvement documentation inclusive of all laboratory logbooks preparation meets laboratory requirements. investment. •ICU SPECIALISED NURSES(X4) •NEPHROLOGIST SPECIALISED NURSE (X1) and worksheets. •Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases. QUALIFICATIONS •INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALISED NURSE (X2) •Leads process for the execution, investigation and • A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources •GENERAL PEDIATRIC SPECIALISED NURSE (X2) documentation of all laboratory Out Of Specification 12.PHLEBOTOMIST(X2) occurrences. Management or equivalent •HIGH DEPENDENCY UNIT SPECIALISED NURSE (X2) •ER SPECIALISED NURSE (X2) •Manages and approves all required change control MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB EXPERIENCE requests and implementation of new SOPs. •5(five) years post graduate experience in the planning •PEDIATRIC HAEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY •Draws quality blood samples from patients and and organizing of training and development initiatives, SPECIALISED NURSE (X4) •Reviews and approves validation protocols prepares those specimens for medical testing. culture and transformation as well as manpower planning, etc. •NEONATAL ICU SPECIALISED NURSE (X2) •Provides oversight of quality programs and makes QUALIFICATIONS •CSSD NURSE (THEATRE SPECIALISED NURSE) (X2) quality-related decisions. •Certificate from a reputable training institute in 2.MEDICAL OFFICERS (x25) •ADULT ONCOLOGY SPECIALISED NURSE (X4) •Conducts reviews of key quality indicating parameters Phlebotomy and submit reports to management. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS At least 3 years’ experience in performing phlebotomy To provide preventative and curative health services •Coordinate or conduct educational programs or in • to patients. service training sessions on topics such as clinical •Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory •Proven experience in effective venipuncture procedures. Observe, interview, and assess patients to Technology/Sciences. Master’s Degree will be an KEY PERFOMANCE AREA identify care needs. added advantage 13.CYTOTECHNOLOGIST(X1) • Assesses the urgency and severity of presenting •Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing •With Degree in general Management/Health Care problems of inpatients and outpatients through history practice or organizational systems. management OR a minimum 5 years’ experience in MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB taking and examination •Provide direct care by performing comprehensive Laboratory Management position at a referral hospital •Analyze fluid and tissue specimens for microscopic • Orders relevant investigation to aid diagnosis health assessments, developing differential diagnoses, laboratory cellular abnormalities • Institutes appropriate treatment options and conducting specialized tests, or prescribing interventions in line with the diagnosis EXPERIENCE •Evaluate pap smears and other non-gynecological • Performs various operations and gives anesthesia medications or treatments. specimen •Provide specialized direct and indirect care to •At least 10 years’ experience in clinical/medical within scope of practice and experience Laboratory •Collect, prepare, and interpret specimens for other • Provides care and support for people with chronic inpatients and outpatients within a designated types of fluid and tissue testing and terminal conditions specialty such as neurology, oncology, or 8.BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (x1) • Refers patients for diagnostic, therapeutic and support neonatal care. QUALIFICATIONS services as appropriate MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB QUALIFICATIONS •Conduct medical equipment audits and Technology •Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory QUALIFICATIONS •Diploma/Degree in Nursing plus post basic Assessments, Technology/Sciences. Master’s Degree will be an • Degree in Medicine (MD, MBBS, MBChB or MBBCh) qualification in the respective specialist areas. •Pre-purchase evaluations, lifecycle cost analysis for added advantage. Medical Equipment, COMPETENCIES EXPERIENCE •Education of Equipment End Users and technicians, EXPERIENCE • Patient Focus •At least 4 years’ practical experience. •Ensure Compliance to regulatory requirements and •At least 5 years’ experience in Laboratory. • Collaborative Influence accreditation authorities, LEGAL CERTIFICATION/PROFESSIONA REGISTRATION • Team Leadership and Initiative LEGAL CERTIFICATION/PROFESSIONAL •Medical Equipment Inventory Management and •Registered with the Nursing Council & Midwifery Device tracking (Hazards, Recalls), •Registered with the Botswana Health Professions EXPERIENCE Council of Botswana •First line maintenance of Medical Equipment, Council • Five (5) years relevant experience with medical and •Management of Risks and Incidents relating to surgical experience, in a hospital setting 5.CLINICAL PHARMACIST (x1) medical Equipment, • At least two years successful completion of internship •Ensures availability of equipment spare, accessories LEGAL CERTIFICATION/PROFESSIONAL MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB and related consumables • Registered with the Botswana Health Professions •Acts as a source of specialist advice/information and •Medical equipment maintenance contract and Council support Medicines Information for inpatient specialities. Vendor Management. CLOSING DATE: •Works with the multidisciplinary team and educate 24 JULY 2020 Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital’s mission is to provide reliable, high quality medical education, research and clinical services at a quaternary level in Botswana and maintaining leadership by proviing APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: The Human Resources Manager quality service, offering innovative new approaches to clients and striving to be up to date with world class technology. The Hospital’s number one focus is to ensure the highest level of care and deligence in Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital ,Private Bag 001, UB Post Gaborone providing service to the public as signified by our “ committed to excellence” mantra. The hospital is a 450 Or Email to [email protected] bed subspecialty facility. July 12 - 18, 2020 7

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BOTSWANA ENERGY REGULATORY AUTHORITY Graph 1: Showing Cumulative Revenue Mismatch 5 BPC 5 Year Financial Plan PUBLIC NOTICE – BPC APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN ELECTRICITY TARIFFS PRESS RELEASE (Pula millions) Audited Audited 2016/17 2017/18 Audited 2018/19 Unaudited 2019/20 Forecast 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 JULY 2020 Tariff Increases 0% 12% 10% 0% 22% 5% 4% 4% 0% Increase in energy consumption 5% 4% 0% 1% -8% 11% 1% 1% 1%

Electricity Sales 2,768.8 3,009.6 3,363.1 3,411.2 3,787.4 4,381.7 4,622.7 4,877.0 4,925.8 Other income 138.6 157.8 117.5 108.0 85.2 87.7 97.3 106.7 107.5 SAPP Wheeling Revenue 8.9 5.9 8.7 10.6 8.5 8.9 9.4 9.8 10.3 Consumer Financed Project-Recovery 44.8 53.5 51.2 57.6 43.0 45.2 47.5 45.1 42.8 ELECTRICITY TARIFF INCREASESAPP Electricity Sales 31.6 38.5 19.7 17.3 15.8 14.9 20.8 31.1 32.7 Other (Interest on schemes, late payment fees) 53.3 59.9 38.0 22.4 17.9 18.8 19.7 20.7 21.7 ELECTRICITY TARIFF INCREASE 1 Background Consumer Tariff subsidy 1,667.5 1,457.0 800.0 600.0 500.0 400.0 300.0 200.0 0.0

Total Operating Income 4,574.95 4,280.66 4,119.2 4,372.6 4,869.5 5,020.0 5,183.7 5,033.3 Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) received an application for a tariff 4,624.39 th review from Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) on the 13 June 2020, pursuant to

Section 57 of the BERA Act. In its application, BPC proposes a cost reflective tariff Direct Input Costs 2,435.4 1,491.9 1,746.3 2,968.2 2,461.6 2,270.6 2,219.7 2,182.9 2,071.2 Botswana EnergyBPC’s precariousRegulatory financial position commenced Authority as far back as 2009 mainly(BERA) due to Power Purchases announces 1,514.4 719.9 861.4 an2,208.3 upward1,692.9 1,474.4 1,409.8 1,315.7 1,106.2 migration pathBotswana to be implemented over threeEnergy (3) years, from 2021/22 Regulatory financial year Authority (BERA) announcesGeneration Fuel Costs - Morupule A an 160.2upward 147.2 172.6 136.4 283.6 293.7 304.5 286.2 297.2 non-cost reflective tariffs and continues to accumulate losses due to low availability Generation Fuel Costs - Morupule B 649.1 557.1 661.1 503.3 395.0 416.1 420.7 507.7 590.6 to 2023/24 financial year. Other Generation costs (Orapa, Matshelagabedi of Morupule B Power Station and increasing cost of imported power. Government Plants) 111.7 67.8 10.3 106.8 75.9 71.5 69.2 57.1 60.0 adjustment of electricity tariff of 22% followingOther Cost of Sales approval 0.0 0.0 by 41.0 the13.4 Minister14.1 14.8 15.5 16.3 17.1 adjustment of electricity tariffcontinues to subsidiseof the22% Corporation following in order to cushion the impactapproval of non-cost Gross Profit/(loss) by the 2,139.5 Minister3,132.5 2,534.3 1,151.0 1,911.0 2,598.9 2,800.3 3,000.8 2,962.2

2 Legal Basis for the Tariff Review reflective tariffs, but as can be seen above, this subsidy has reduced significantly of Mineral Resources,over the last 5 years.Green The cumulative Technology tariff increase is lower than theand cumulative Energy Security effective 01 Botswana ofEnergy MineralRegulatory Authority (BERA)Resources, draws its mandate to determine Green subsidy Technologyreduction which is indicative of theand revenue Energymismatch. The award Security of the effective 01 electricity tariffs from BERA Act (Act No 13 of 2016) and as amended (BERA Act 22% tariff increase and the proposed 5% tariff increases in 2020/21 and 2021/22 Administrative Expenses (excluding Amendment No 4 of 2020). The primary mandate to provide economic regulation of depreciation) 1,524.8 1,574.5 1,369.7 1,200.6 1,333.1 1,403.5 1,437.2 1,489.2 1,546.9 the sector is from section 4 of the Act. TheApril functions that2020. BERA needs to undertake respectively contributes to the reduction of the under-recovery gap between the Staff costs&other indirect staff costs 526.3 490.6 510.9 585.8 621.0 658.3 691.2 725.7 762.0 April 2020. Generation Operations & Maintenance fees 481.9 454.7 381.1 113.1 128.3 100.0 86.6 88.4 90.2 to realise economic regulation visà-vis tariffs are from section 6 (2) (a) of the same Total Cost of Electricity Supply and the Total Sales Revenue. Other Administrative Overheads 518.6 630.2 477.7 501.7 583.8 645.3 659.4 675.1 694.7 Other Act, whereas its authority to define the methodology to be utilised, particularly in maintenance 143.9 196.5 167.0 238.1 302.7 373.9 392.6 412.3 432.9 relation to the Rate of Return (RR) methodology is from section 5 (c). In relation to Transport 12.8 12.1 16.3 30.0 27.1 24.4 22.0 19.8 17.8 Travel 10.2 9.4 11.5 17.2 12.3 9.8 8.8 8.0 7.2 its ethos to protect and promote the interests of customers, consumers and other 4.3 Basis for the Tariff Proposal Other administrative users of the services in the regulated sector, it gets this mandate from section 9 (2) expenses 246.6 309.3 177.5 81.9 69.0 62.1 55.9 50.3 45.3 Therefore, the tariff proposal for financial year ending 31 March 2021 is based Insurance & Risk 43.7 29.9 34.7 63.5 78.3 82.3 86.4 90.7 95.2 (b)(i) of the Act. The tariff increase is due to inter alia; Consultancy & SAP The tariff increase is due to inter alia; consultancy 18.6 19.5 9.8 8.3 25.3 20.2 18.2 16.4 14.7 on computations which consider achievement of the BPC MASA 2020 strategy Commission to In terms of providing a regulatory framework for tariff setting it gets its mandate prepaid vendors 42.9 53.5 60.9 62.6 69.1 72.6 75.5 77.8 81.7 and progressive reduction in consumer tariff subsidy as evidenced by the 22% Depreciation (inclusive of armotisation of deferred income) 386.4 400.0 436.4 519.8 547.9 556.9 566.3 568.8 575.0 from section (33)(2)(c) of the Act. The BERA act of 2016 also sets out the procedure, tariff increase effective 1st April 2020. This increase nonetheless, will not yield an Operating profit/(loss) 228.3 (569.4) 29.9 638.4 796.9 942.8 840.3 in broad details, for reviewing tariffs in section 57. When exercising its functions immediate increase in revenue till recovery of the economy from the COVID impact 1,157.9 728.2 under this section, the Authority may, where it considers it necessary, conduct a as the Corporation’s revenue is a function of tariff and energy consumption. public inquiry. 1. To enable Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) toFinancial items fulfil its(407.7) (339.3)mandate (485.5) (788.5) to(457.2) (407.8)deliver (377.1) (344.7) (313.3) Impairments/Provisions 0.0 0.0 0.0 (50.0) (50.0) (50.0) (50.0) (50.0) (50.0) 1. To enable Botswana PowerThe tariffCorporation computation indicates a 5% average(BPC) tariff adjustment to fulfil for the year itsending mandate to deliver Total financial items/Provisions (407.7) (339.3) (485.5) (838.5) (507.2) (457.8) (427.1) (394.7) (363.3) 31 March 2022 and the envisaged tariff trajectory of 4% for both 2022/23 and year

3 BPC’s Proposed Tariff quality,Adjustment reliable and2023/24. sustainable power supply toNet Profit/(loss) its Valued(179) 819Customers. 243 (1,408) (477) 181 370 548 477 quality, reliable and sustainable power supply to its ValuedIncome tax (charge)/creditCustomers. 39 (144) (41) 218 72 (27) (55) (82) (72) The table below shows a detailed breakdown of BPC’s current and proposed tariffs per customer category. 4.4 Key Assumptions ble 1: Breakdown of current and proposed BPC tariffs per customer category 4.4.1 Revenue Profit/(Loss) for the Year (140) 674 202 (1,189) (406) 153 314 466 405 Deferred tax on revaluation of Property Plant and Customer Current Proposed 2. ProposedTo Tariffensure Proposed Tariff that – 4% the tariff is cost reflective,Equipment affordable (162) and(13) appropriately0 0 0 0 0 0 Gains on revaluation of Property Plant and Category 2.Tariff To ensureTariff – 5% – 4%that Increase theIncrease (2023/24)tariff is• For cost the financial reflective, year 2020/21, due to impact of affordableCovid-19, revenue is Equipment and appropriately0 1,096 87 0 0 0 0 0 0 (2020/21) Increase (2021/22) (2022/23) projected to reduce by P323 million (8%) compared to the budget. Total Comprehensive Profit/(Loss) for the year (140) 1,608 276 (1,189) (406) 153 314 466 405 Domestic P1.02 P1.07 priced.P1.11 P1.16 priced. • The 2021/22 revenue consumption is estimated to increase by 11% Regulated Rate Base/Asset Base and Government P2.09 P2.20 P2.29 P2.38 Working Capital 19,553.80 20,311.84 20,665.52 23,549.99 23,320.29 23,049.81 23,153.82 23,343.98 23,685.38 resulting in a net increase of 3% compared to the period before Covid-19. Commercial P1.37 P1.44 P1.50 P1.56 Rate of Return/WACC 7% 7% 9% 9% 14% 14% 14% 14% 14%

Mining P1.03 P1.09 P1.13 P1.17 Return On Assets 1,368.77 1,421.83 1,805.47 2,057.47 3,320.67 3,282.15 3,296.96 3,324.04 3,372.65 4.4.2 Direct Input Costs Taxes (39) 144 41 (218) (72) 27 55 82 72 • Morupule B availability rate is estimated at 31% The public is further informed that the Country’sTotal Expenses electricity 4,346.6 3,466.5 tariff3,552.4 4,688.6 remains4,342.6 4,231.1 4,223.1 4,241.0 4,193.0 4 ReasonsThe for publicthe Proposed is Tariff further Adjustment informed that the Country’s electricity tariff remains

• Morupule A availability rate is estimated at 70% Revenue Requirement (without taxes) 5,715.40 4,888.31 5,357.89 6,746.10 7,663.30 7,513.22 7,520.05 7,565.01 7,565.66

4.1 BPC Act [CAP 74:01] competitive. The• rates Eskom to dispatch are 150MW underamongst a take and pay agreement the lowestRevenue Requirementfor (with taxes) countries 5,676.29 5,032.72 5,398.44 in 6,527.62 the 7,591.71 7,540.31region 7,575.52 7,647.22 7,637.21 competitive. The rates are amongst the lowest for countries in the region

In terms of Section 17 of the Botswana Power Corporation Act [CAP 74:01], the • 100MW Solar will dispatch for 5 hours per day and is assumed to be Corporation is required to conduct itswithout affairs on sound commercial hydro-electric lines and to commissioned power. in 2nd quarter of 2022 at a tariff rate of 90 thebe (5% without hydro-electric power. produce a net operating income by which a reasonable return can be measured. inflation over the years) This is achievable through gradual migration of electricity tariffs to a cost reflective 6 Invitation for Public Comments on the Proposed • 35MW Solar (12grid) will dispatch for 5 hours per day and is assumed to status on a yearly basis. This is also supported by the Government draft National Tariff Energy Policy, whilst ensuring affordable and appropriately priced energy for local be commissioned by the 1st quarter of 2022 at a tariff rate of 77 thebe (5% consumption.The BotswanaThe BotswanaGovernment Government continuesinflation over the years) continues to subsidise to BPCsubsidise in order BPC to in cushion order to cushion 4.4.3 Administrative Costs Stakeholders, interested parties and the general public, are hereby invited to review 4.2 Financial Position and comment through written submissions on the proposed BPC tariff application, • Administration expenses are escalated by 5%, largely driven by inflation For the years (2007/08 to 2016/17), the theCorporation public incurred operating against losses (Year the impact of the non-cost reflectiveby the 21st July 2020. tariff. the public against the impact ofadjustment. the non-cost reflective tariff. 2007/08 - P 85 million and Year 2016/17 - P1.370 billion). In that period, consumer Those who wish to submit written comments on the BPC submission are invited to tariff subsidy to BPC increased from P454.00 million in the year 2010/11 to P2.321 • The Corporation is expected to achieve an efficiency level of 10% after do so by sending them to [email protected] billion in the year 2015/16 to ensure the Corporation’s ability to continue as a taking into consideration the 5% inflation adjustment. going concern. BPC was also constrained to dedicate financial resources towards The comments will be followed by a Public Hearing on the 31st July 2020, at a venue its capital expenditure plans due to its strained cash position on account of its • From 2020/21, Operation and Maintenance will reduce as Morupule A to be communicated in due course, where BERA will give both the stakeholders recurring losses. Only during the year ended 31 March 2018 and 31 March 2019, Power Station (MAPS) operation will be taken by internal staff. and BPC, the opportunity to be heard and their representations taken into account. BPC made an operating profit of P1.158 billion and P727.979 million respectively The Public Hearing forms a crucial part of the approval process of the tariff review (inclusive of Government’s Consumer Tariff Subsidy of P1.457 billion and P800.00 4.4.4 Manpower Costs application, and will help inform BERA’s recommendation on the application. million respectively). Without the Tariff Subsidy, an Operating Loss of P299 million • Staff costs is estimated to have an annual inflationary adjustment of 5% and P72 million would have been realized over the same years. The Corporation For more details on the tariff application by BPC please visit BERA’s website at requires a Mrs.healthy liquidity Rose position to Mrs.Nunu undertake overdueRose Seretse refurbishment Nunu of its Seretse• Headcount is assumed to remain the same throughout the years http://www.bera.co.bw/media.php transmission and distribution infrastructure. Chief ExecutiveChief ExecutiveOfficer Officer

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P/Bag 351, Suite 287, Gaborone TEL: 3188784 FAX: 3188795 opinion editorial THE MILITARY VETERAN Imagination and ambition RICHARD MOLEOFE can rescue the tourism sector Coronavirus has dealt a deadly blow countries are still to emerge from ex- plane to the Okavango Delta. That in general. become an impossible task. Redefining Botswana’s to Botswana’s tourism sector. treme lockdowns. requires onerous planning and coor- Botswana Tourism Organisation, But it is important to secure the Getting the sector back to life will These lockdowns have made peo- dination including by trip planners obviously assisted by government future for the sector. Economy Post COVID-19 require imagination and fortitude. ple economically fragile. And travel- and coordinators. should move with speed to put in That would include ensuring that ling across the world has dropped too The importance of tourism to place an ambitious plan for the sec- many of the businesses that were Our country is a facing a crisis that and cyclists by truckers who have Domestic tourism has to be at the center of all attempts to bring the far below the latter in terms of prior- the economy of Botswana cannot be tor. alive before covid-19 are able to has affected every country in the made it a habit to straddle these sector back to life. ity rankings. overemphasized. Campaigns by BTO especially for come from it alive. world. Of course we are less at it paths with their vehicles over- And reviving tourism has to be at And fear still suppresses travel. Tourism contributes handsomely external tourism have to be more tar- A failure to bring those business- because the government and the night. the center of all of economic revival. The calendar year is fast moving to the GDP. And it also directly em- geted. es back to operational existence could public have played a crucial role in Our economy was built by the Those expecting a “bounce back” into an area where if not salvaged it ploys a significant number of people. Government has to give BTO a prove catastrophic for Botswana – preventing the spread of the Co- bicycle and it can still play a cru- will with time find that they were too might mean that an entire year is lost. This is not to say there were no significant advertising budget. But but more for tourism enclaves like rona virus. We look at some coun- cial role in saving it from collapse. optimistic. This is because tourism requires issues before the meltdown. BTO has to be smarter in how they Maun, Okavango, Kasane, Tuli-Block tries where we find frustrated gov- Back in the days, it was manda- The return of the sector will be planning, booking and confirmations. There is a need for structural re- expend the money, or there will be and Kgalagadi. ernments whose citizens have not tory for every household to have slow and painful. Visits from overseas are certainly organisation. not much to show for it in the end. In the cities and major villages had a buy in on the whole thing. at least one of their sons working Summer and the Christmas Holi- going to be near zero. This will include ensuring that Botswana is yet to get full results many businesses and households had Equally, we find certain countries in the mines. It was predictable days are crucial for Botswana’s tour- This is because Botswana remains capital stays in Botswana to allow for of its Visa upon arrival arrangement accessed credit to develop Bed and where there national leaders act what they would bring when they ism calendar. out of bounds for travelers from out- further investments. And also ensur- with China. Breakfast small lodges. like there is nothing happening returned for their first end of con- Losing out on those would mean side. ing that citizens become legitimate Where countries are open to it, Even if they were to open to- and its business as usual with bars tract leave. The bicycle was at the a whole year has been lost. There are still no commercial players in the sector. Botswana Government should ex- day many of these businesses have and beaches open every day. top of the list followed by a trunk It would be foolhardy to expect flights coming in or out of the coun- Several months with no revenue tend the arrangement to other coun- to contend with Covid-19 protocols Listening to the president’s (metal suit case). European and American tourists to try. will weaken the sector, but also gov- tries. like social distancing which for small speech this week, one can only In those days, the entire popu- travel to Africa given the state of the And nobody wakes up one morn- ernment which is currently financing We are moving into a situation businesses are an operational cost read into the future speeches that lation was very healthy as walk- pandemic in their countries. Many ing in California and jumps into a a wage relief for the sector and others where recovering lost revenue might and also a handicap. will follow. All we can tell and say ing and cycling was a way of life. is that change is here with us as Obesity was very rare and it was a nation. COVID-19 is certainly associated with affluence. As soon here to redefine the economy and as the country came out of the our way of life. But in short one woods in as far as poverty is con- opinion sees great prospects for this coun- cerned, motorised transportation try with is small population and almost totally displaced the bicy- yet with a vast amount of natural cle. This machine has come to be resources. associated with poverty and this is One of the things he men- very unfortunate. Genocide in Europe: Consequences for Africa tioned in his address is the use of A large portion of China’s identification reports for more than • Meaningful investigations ensure count for more than 90 percent of bicycles as an alternative source economy is driven by bicycles. 900 individuals. that individuals are not denied those who died and this in turn made of transport. When Gaborone The electric bicycle has topped the As the tsunami showed – bru- protections under the law; it possible to bring some of the per- was established as a capital in charts in that country. The bicycle tally and graphically – the problem • Establishing cause and manner petrators to justice. This means that the 1960s, most of its labour was has become a symbol of health of missing persons does not respect of death is fundamental in up- as the problem of enforced disap- coming from the periphery from conscientiousness and come with borders. Whether persons are missing holding the right to the truth; pearance and missing persons is bet- places like Gabane, Metsimotl- great convenience when taking ve- GUEST as a result of natural disasters, con- • All missing persons investiga- ter understood, so too are the various habe, Mmopane and Tlokweng. hicle traffic into account. They are flict, human rights violations, orga- tions are potential criminal in- ways in which this issue can be effec- The small capital could not cope maneuvererable and do not take nized violence, or irregular migration, vestigations and must be con- tively addressed. with providing accommodation up a lot of parking space. COLUMN the issue of the missing is increasing- ducted as such; and The Srebrenica Genocide led for this labour force. So men were The electric bicycle has a re- ly being understood as a global chal- • Actions to address the issue of to the evolution of an international SANJI MONAGENG lenge that demands a structured and missing and disappeared persons system of justice designed to prevent commuting every morning from chargeable battery that can last sustainable international response. must uphold and advance the recurrences. Among other things, this these villages using bicycles. as long as fifty kilometres in most Twenty-five years ago this month, and Libya, to cite just two examples, Uncoordinated, ad hoc approaches are rule of law. has resulted in the prosecution of The use of the bicycle was not cases. Businesses and govern- 8,000 men and boys were murdered in are contending with the use of en- not enough. political and military leaders in Africa only a trendy or fashionable thing, ment facilities in China do provide and around the eastern Bosnian town forced disappearance as a weapon of In November 2018, ICMP pre- Victims of disappearance – and their accused of committing war crimes. it was a way of life as there were charging ports for the electric bi- of Srebrenica and their bodies were war. sented eight principles at the Paris families – suffer multiple human So, as we mark this anniversary, very few cars in this country at the cycle and therefore no one gets disposed of in mass graves. This was But just as the scale of the prob- Peace Forum, which lay out the ob- rights violations. Perpetrators seek it is appropriate to consider practical time. They served our economy stuck trying to get home. In any not an isolated case. The last quarter lem is becoming better known, so are ligations of governments and which to erase all evidence of the victim’s steps that will bolster the internation- in a great way and once we were case, the alternative on these ma- of a century has witnessed more in- the different strategies that can be ap- can serve as an invaluable peacebuild- existence on the premise that if there al capacity to address scenarios where lifted out of poverty we neglected chines is that the human effort can stances of bloodletting, including the plied to address it. ing tool: ICMP’s Paris principles as- is no body there can be no criminal large numbers of people go missing. them in a bad way. also help the battery to go so much horrors wrought by protracted con- The unprecedented effort by sert that: prosecution; relatives are denied all One of these steps is for countries China is one country that has further. The bicycle will come to flicts in parts of Africa. the world’s police forces to account knowledge of what may have hap- to accede to the ICMP treaty, which a very long history in the use of turn our economy around. In Central America today, in the for persons missing from the 2004 • States have a responsibility to pened – their loved ones may be does not entail financial obligations bicycles. This mode of transport Citizens are already having Mediterranean, and across South Southeast Asian Tsunami demon- resolve the fate of missing per- dead; they may be in captivity. but allows states to participate more has been transformed along with a meaningful discussions among Asia, tens of thousands of people are strated an ability to pull together re- sons; This is a problem that is all too fully in a global dialogue on the issue growing economy. In fact getting themselves on how they can re- missing as a result of irregular migra- sources at an international level and • Fundamental human rights are evident in Africa, where large num- of the missing. This issue presents a to the streets of Schengen which invent the economy. One of the tion. At the same time, countries such account for a significant number of invoked when a person goes bers of people have gone missing huge challenge to Africa, and I be- as Iraq, Sri Lanka, Burundi, Rwanda, the missing. The International Com- is their premier technology city, subjects that have preoccupied missing; – and continue to go missing – as a lieve our continent should be at the and – even after the passage of nearly mission on Missing Persons (ICMP) one finds all generations of bicy- the discussions goes around the • Investigations must be capable result of conflict and irregular migra- forefront of efforts to address it. half a century – Vietnam are striving played a crucial role in that response: of establishing the facts; tion. cles in use. From the huge framed issue of food security. It is amaz- to address a huge and painful legacy in the immediate aftermath of the • Effective responses require co- In the years after the Srebrenica ones used for the transportation ing how many people are seeing a *Sanji Monageng has been an of missing persons from past con- tsunami, ICMP tested more than operation between states and Genocide, ICMP spearheaded an ef- ICMP Commissioner since May of goods to the modern electric great opportunity in this area and flicts. Meanwhile, citizens of Syria 1,200 bone samples and issued DNA with international institutions; fort that has made it possible to ac- 2017. bicycle. are willing to retire and get into Botswana does not only need productive farming. to reflect on going back to the In fact the government must use of bicycles just to address this create incentives for those aspir- passing crisis. It may seem like ing to till the land to take an early they are most needed to address exit. For instance, if government Motion of no confidence against Masisi will not succeed the problem of fuel. But with vi- provides a fifty percent subsidy for like the previous similar attempts, Botswana’s ruling government is a the role of Members of Parliament, sion, this goes a long way as one of tractors and implements for retir- will neither have a rational basis nor creation of the popular aspirations including those from the opposition, the mechanical items that can help ing civil servants, imagine what enough support on the floor. I affirm of Batswana and the antithesis of is to make laws, not to attempt to fix our economy, environment and we will have. Everyone within the with confidence that the majority of totalitarianism and, so is the current delegitimize a popular vote so as to more particularly our health sys- retirement age will be scrambling Members of Parliament support His president. create a chance to infiltrate democ- tem. Over the years, the voices of for the exits. Excellency, and they accept that col- The latest sinister attempt, just racy and subverting a legitimate gov- those advocating for the creation In any case, the generation lective responsibility requires us to like the previous ones, is devoid of ernment, duly elected by the masses. of safe cycling lanes alongside our born between the 1960 and 1970 GUEST keep our eyes on the ball and join any substance – there is no basis, save roads have been drowned in the were raised by agriculturalists who hands, focusing on advancing Bo- for an attitude that spells ‘if not me, Let there be no doubt – we re- silence of our urban planners who have themselves retired from the COLUMN tswana. Challenging times are no time then nobody else deserves it.’ Un- spect the minority’s right to freedom do not see the need for this mode business. It is for the next genera- for grand standing, self- centered po- deniably, our nation is challenged, just of speech and table motions, but they KABO MORWAENG of transport. The lack of such in- tion to go and fill up the huge gap litical mileage and political stunts. like the rest of the world. The minor- must be realistic and pragmatic; they frastructure has become a serious left by these old men and women In a democratic dispensation such ity within the opposition, however, have neither the numbers nor com- turn off for the young who still who were so dedicated to tilling The distinction of leading Botswana side of the aisle, myself included. as ours, the legitimacy of leading a is not tabling any alternatives to the pelling reasons to oust a dedicated, find the bicycles as something in- the land and tending to the flocks. is one which His Excellency is com- This support is derived not only from country is derived from popular vote, commendable work that His Excel- focused State President. The latest triguing to use. In their day, the bicycle and the mitted to fulfilling. In October 2019, Members of Parliament, but from through multi-party elections held af- lency’s leadership has done - keeping plot to oust Dr. Masisi is a distraction Batswana gave him and the Botswana Batswana who constitutionally voted ter every five years, as constitutionally Covid-19 at bay, the preservation of Where such lanes have been donkey cart were the backbone of from more pressing national issues to Democratic Party a five-year mandate for him in an open democratic con- stipulated. Pursuant to the same spir- many jobs through the wage subsidy, provided, motorists find this to be the agricultural economy. which His Excellency dedicates his to lead government. Accordingly, this test. it, no institutions, cohort or person- and assistance of households with a convenient place for illegal park- By the time the vaccine comes time – something that we should all high mandate deserves to be jealously It is alleged that a certain minor- alities are above the law or contrary to food baskets, to mention but a few. do. President Masisi will run his full ing and unfortunately the police to our shores in 2021 it will find a guarded against doomsayers and iso- ity, within the opposition, is hell-bent the voice of the majority voters. It must be noted that the minor- never find anything wrong with healthy population cycling to work lated minority pursuits. on tabling a motion of no confidence In Botswana, as is in other mod- ity have not previously tabled a single course. Guaranteed! this behaviour. For instance, the and to the fields. In the meantime Over and above Batswana’s elec- against His Excellency the President, ern and progressive democracies, the motion. Could their maiden motion Western By-Pass has a pedestrian/ the nation must be engaged in dis- toral approval, His Excellency the Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Ma- rule of law and constitutionalism are be an attempt at redemption? If it is, *Kabo N. S. Morwaeng is Mem- cycling provision which has more cussions on how we can emerge a President has the full support of sisi, at the upcoming sitting of Par- the underpinnings of a genuine and then it is a failed attempt and a stoop- ber of Parliament for Molepolole often been taken from walkers better people out of this crisis. Members of Parliament from his liament. This latest public stunt, just majorities’ government. Therefore, ing low endeavor. Let us all note that South July 12 - 18, 2020 Opinion & Analysis 9

THE WATCHDOG SPENCER MOGAPI & analysis DEPUTY EDITOR SUNDAY STANDARD cartoon There cannot be peace for the wealthy in the midst of such abject poverty for the masses Botswana with its elaborate vaga- liberately, forcefully and actively ries of inner-built democracy was exclude Batswana from the wealth always going to struggle with ac- of their country at such a massive cepting as truthful the fact that a industrial scale. Now we are trying significant majority of citizens live to play catch-up. And time is not like they are second class in their on our side. Indigenous elite can- own country. not be exonerated from the mess. A majority of Batswana are They collaborated with incomers. straining to make any plausible Botswana’s current problems case that this is their country. can very easily be traced to a cul- Across the globe there is a ture of self-congratulation. We clear movement towards relaxing are a nation accustomed to a shiny all the social and economic in- side of life - however fake. That is justices against black people. For also clear among our leaders who Batswana it feels like those shack- are so hopelessly wedded to short- les are tightening up. Indigenous term public soft-soaping. Batswana are absolutely right to They are driven by a yearning feel they are a forgotten lot. for popular affection instead of Too many of them have been doing what is right. left behind. And for far too long They like to be bearers of only they have been groping in the dark the good news. Some people mis- for a hero that never arrived to take this as infernal optimism, but help them fulfill their dreams of it really is a sickening inability to economic justice. confront the truth. The economic divide between The paradox of exuberance the indigenous Batswana and the and consumerism showcased settler merchants cum industrial- to the outside world that is un- ists - or whatever they prefer to matched by material conditions of be called - now risks becoming a the populace in the inside is too source of societal unrest. palpable to miss. Increasingly young Batswana Unvarnished truths that rattle have to come to terms with a harsh people out of comfort zones are reality that like their parents they invariably looked at with suspicion too have no meaningful role they and even askance. The upshot of can play in the economy of their it all is that we refuse to introspect country. They are spectators. and are forever closing our eyes to The inequality as exemplified any signs of the bad news coming by disparities in wealth between our way. That is how we got here. indigenous Batswana and their Some are already imploring indig- guests are too stark to ignore. Like enous Batswana to boycott poultry a rickety old truss the system is in- products from non-indigenous herently unsustainable. Anybody Batswana. who speaks out against these injus- In a well-argued case for eco- tices attracts labels of xenophobia, nomic reforms on Mmegi News- intolerant and even racist. paper, Kgosi Ngakaagae writes; A majority of indigenous “To be sure, the poultry sector is Batswana are not xenophobic. not the only sector in critical need opinion They are not intolerant. And cer- of reform. The problem is wide- tainly not racist. Otherwise they spread. But it is important to focus would not have allowed to stay on one problem at a time. More under the economic jackboot for must come, and more, surely will.” this long. There have in the past been Now they are saying enough is Whose Presidency is it anyway? cases of selling out. That will not enough. A system that survives on stop. But the demographics are We are correct to wonder why it is credible to argue that President Ian and more importantly, an opportunity exclusionism cannot stay like that truly on the side of indigenous difficult to have unfettered access to Khama’s presidency exposed more for the Presidency to evolve. Who forever. Batswana today; they are most an office that belongs to the citizens. of the unwanted traits than any other dresses the President? Does the State With a little effort from out- young, educated, restless, impa- This conversation on people’s ordeals Presidency we have lived through. House have a special room that hosts side it will inevitably collapse on its tient and forceful. It cannot be with powerful institutions and that of This isn’t to say he was a completely visiting officials? Does the State own seeds of instability. The solu- business as usual. tion to Botswana’s economic prob- many people who suffer economic bad President, but in this case, we House collect art and record its own Much of the 1980s and a sig- lems lies in removing the veneer of & other injustices, is perhaps an must choose to embrace the lessons history? What did Sir Seretse Khama, nificant part of the 1990s were GUEST pretense. aggressive indictment of whether the his presidency taught us, even if these Sir Ketumile Masire, Festus Mogae spent doing nothing except to And in different ways indig- Presidency lacks commitment to true lessons came to us in unwanted forms. and Ian Khama do in which part of boast how fast the economy of enous Batswana are on their own reform. There are several questions that have the House that must be recorded Botswana was growing. And also COLUMN pushing for that. They are knock- Closing off a public institution emerged, as naturally, enquiring down in our annuls of history? how well off the people were. This BAKANG NTSHINGANE using legal frameworks from the 70s citizens must. Why is the state house These are all pertinent questions ing at the door agitating to be al- lowed inside. Tokenism as in other was when non-indigenous Batswa- and 80s is a great disservice to the not open to the public? Calls to open that form a broader cohort of other similar calls is not the answer. What na were fast accumulating. The Botswana Presidency is too the people in the first place. expectation that democracies must up the state house and the Presidency questions about the Presidency and is needed is a clear game plan out- Not much was expended on secretive for a modern democracy in The Presidency is a construct of grow and evolve. Botswana’s five aren’t synonymous with deliberately its performance as a critical institution lining how to give the country back creating a strong middle class, thus which it exists. So we must talk about citizens. Everyday the institution is decades old democracy remains young asking to compromise the President’s for governing the country. Like, why to its true owners. in its place we have a rented mer- what the State house and many other faced with an opportunity to reinvent at heart with so much to discover personal security and comfort. is the office and its organogram so The unravelling of our sys- chant settler class calling the shots public institutions represent in this itself. Citizens must never think that about itself and those who shape it. The Presidency is a mirror image cluttered with departments and offices tems on the back of Covid-19 is including controlling our political here young democracy of ours, and they have to shrink themselves to fit Fortunately, occupants of the of the people it represents: their that don’t need to be under the office a resounding lesson on truth-tell- class. why opening it up to the public is not to the expectations of the Presidency. presidency in their unique differences dreams, their fears, their hopes and of the President? Does the Presidency ing. Our systems have never been That time was spent basking only rational, but works to demystify In fact, the Presidency must evolve to and similarities have indirectly opened aspirations. It only makes sense that have a delivery and performance subjected to stress-tests even as on empty complements coming an institution that should be open to fit their aspirations. up the institution to scrutiny. It is the state house and any institution of problem? A careful but quick study we endlessly talked them up. That from global bodies like Transpar- significance to our democracy should of the South African Presidency and unravelling also demonstrates how ency International. Botswana is developing coun- be openly accessible to the public; not its simple organogram (available on hard it will be to rebuild post-Co- rona. try. out of any malice, but out of pure its website) points to the longstanding What differentiates Botswana constructive intent to build onto the conversation on the need to reform the Indigenous Batswana have been economically disadvantaged from other poor countries in its fabric of the kind of presidency we organizational structures of many top class is extravagant hubris and self- want. What does the state house and government institutions, chief among as a collective black african race. There is thus a case for economic absorption, plus a misguided no- the seal of the Botswana Presidency them, the Office of the President. reforms that unashamedly dis- tion among political elites to sepa- represent as a symbol of our At the moment, the President is criminate in favour of indigenous rate political independence from democracy? surrounded by trusted political aides, Batswana. Only deliberate discrim- economic independence. Residences of many heads of his close confidants etc. and long- ination can correct the current race Other than hubris, it is difficult state and government across the serving skilled bureaucrats who no- induced imbalances. to account for this attitude because world are a source of marvel and doubt help the with the Presidency’s A more coherent economic the country still has a living mem- admiration. Many Batswana have been performance and overall governance strategy to make Batswana feel ory of abject poverty having at- to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (the of the country. I argue that the office hopeful is long overdue. tained independence in 1966 when White House), Number 10 Downing needs neither of those, especially Indigenous Batswana look into there was nothing but countrywide Street (the official residence and the unqualified political appointees who the future and all they see is a thick destitution. office of the British Prime Minister), only serve to whisper unproductive cloud of destitution and mass un- As economic success set in Moscow Kremlin complex in Russia, narratives into the institution and employment coming their way. after independence, there arrived Cheongwadae or the Blue House it’s occupant’s ear. The Presidency is Ordinarily people look for scape- also rapacious settler merchant in South Korea. It is odd that the desperate for disruptive thinkers who goats when confronted with such class from Asia that had a more sophisticated knowledge of run- same number cannot say the same can navigate the political, diplomatic situations. And in this instance the ning business. for Botswana’s State House unless and bureaucratic nature and dynamics natural targets are wealthy people especially those that do not look From then on indigenous they have been privileged to dine that the office demands. Deep within like indigenous people. Batswana had no chance as their with heads of business, government, this thinking, is a need to take the It is a moment of reckoning. ruling elite literally sided with the political and international diplomatic Presidency back where it belongs, to This is not unique to Botswa- Asians to the exclusion of indig- corps. the citizens! na. enous majority. If parity can only The State House must represent a It happens everywhere dur- be achieved by boycott of certain culmination of our founding fathers’ *Bakang Ntshingane is a Political ing times like these. In fact there products from this class so be it. dreams of self-governance and Economist with interests in the is nothing xenophobic about the As Ngakaagae puts it, Batswa- political independence. Opening it up intersections of politics and the current wave of anger against na have been bullied. must be an extension of those, and a economy. He writes in his capacity naturalized citizens. It was a big And that should be brought to commitment to democratic openness as a Motswana. mistake from the beginning to de- an end. 10 July 12 - 18, 2020

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Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd is a Soda Ash and Salt producing Company situated at Sua Pan in Botswana, approximately 180 km by tarred road northwest of Francistown. The Company employs over 500 employees of which close to 300 are unionised. Employees and their families live in Sowa Town, about 20 km from the plant site. The town boasts of recreational facilities, which include restaurant, tennis, squash, swimming and golf. There is also an excellent English medium pre-primary, ADVERTISEMENT primary and secondary school as well as public primary and junior secondary schools. Tshukudu Metals Botswana (Pty) Ltd, TMB is a Botswana registered Company and an emerging Copper Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions: Producer operating fromADVERTISEMENT Ghanzi, the Kalahari Copper Belt. Its target date for production is 2021. 1. SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT MANAGER TMB invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for positions indicated below. ABOUT SANDFIRE RESOURCES LTD: Job Summary Sandfire Resources1. HUMAN Limited RESOURCE (“SFR”) MANAGERis an ASX – listedTENABLE copper IN GABORONE Company, and we have recently Reporting to the General Manager (Maintenance & Projects), the successful candidate’s responsibilities will be to: completed the acquisition of the Motheo (T3) Copper project in Botswana. Tshukudu Metals Botswana (Pty)Role Limited Summary, (Tshukudu) a 100% owned subsidiary will be the owner and operator  Develop and manage the implementation of the Safety, Occupational Health, and Environment (SHE) programs of the Motheo Copper Project which is expected to produce up to 30,000 tonnes per annum of and standards to achieve compliance to the mine’s standards and statutory requirements; Reporting to the Tshukudu Metals- Country Manager, this position will have accountability for employee copper in concentrate starting with a 10-year mine life. The Companies’ Optimised Feasibility  Provide risk-based input into the operational SHE plans to ensure annual plans and KPIs address major risk areas; engagement, employee relations, and providing operational support to the company. It will also be Study is due for completion in the 2nd half of 2020 and the Company is actively preparing for responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the human resource management activities of  Develop SHE capability, including periodic performance contracting and appraisals as well as development and the developmentTshuk andudu subsequent Metals Botswana operation (Pty) Ltd (TMB) of .the In addition, Motheo the position Copper will Mine. maximize the strategic use of implementation of individual development plans. human resources and maintain functions such as human resource policies, systems and processes,  Coordinate the implementation of required systems, standards and procedures to achieve and maintain ISO Tshukudu invitesemployee suitable benefits, candidates workplace harmto applyony, organizational for the position development, indicated performance below; management, talent 18001 and ISO 45001 certification; management, staff engagement surveys and regulatory compliance.  Ensure the company’s emergency preparedness plans and capabilities (facilities and personnel) are in place and 1. Project Engineer – Tenable in Ghanzi maintained in a high state of readiness to deal with identified risks; Key performance Areas (KPAs)  Provide guidance to line managers on SHE related matters, including hazard/aspects identification, risk assessment/management as well as risk impact control with emphasis on the management of long-term risk; Role Summary & Reporting Develops, implements, reviews and adherence to divisional operational standards, policies and  Prepare and control SHE operational and CAPEX budgets, (including inputs into line managers’ budgets) to Supervises constructionprocedures of the in accordance camp infrastructure with the industry standards and process and best practice. plant construction by facilitate effective SHE capability development; ensuring compliance Formulatto specifications,es short, medium QA/QC and long standards-term divisional and strategies safety based regulations. on the overall TheCompany role  Report on company SHE performance to comply with Botash, BudChem Group and legal reporting requirements. requires strong leadershipstrategy skills,and business the plan. ability to operate at a strategic level and identifying priorities. The position Develops is site and based maintains (The effective mine human site resource is located management 70km processes NE of and Ghanzi systems ) and Requirements reports to the Construction Develops, Manager.monitors and provides an expert oversight on the TMB Human Resource Strategy and  Degree in Safety Management or Occupational Health and Safety Degree or Environmental Science or equivalent Plan  Eight years’ experience in a supervisory position with at least three years at Safety Coordinator or equivalent Key Performance Areas Design accurate staff development and succession planning to meet TMB needs. level. • Ethical leadership People ofeffectiveness the workforce through determining and promotion staffing and of competency Company requirements values for in the the division, local  Safety Management Training Courses, Risk Assessment & Training Courses, Supervisory Training; Computer community; considering current and planned activities. literacy are essential • Development Formulateand promotion effective remuneration of safe workingand retention practices; processes in order to achieve the overall business  Broad knowledge of the Mines, quarries s, machinery and works act • Making sure allstrategy. work is done to specification and relevant QA/QC standards.  Broad knowledge of the ISO’s  • Verifying quantity’s Assist management for interim with formulatingpayment clear certificates, and effective staff and development making sureplans and contractor successions  Supervisory Development Programme or equivalent, Logistics, contract drafting. plans for TMB. adhere to schedule.  Supervise the day-to-day operations of junior Human resource staff. • Effective management of Subcontractors  Create a platform to facilitate easy, regular and comprehensive exchange of ideas in the division Assist with development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan. 2. PLANT ENGINEER (MECHANICAL SERVICES) • and the company Initiating and maintaining accurate and timely reporting standards throughout the •  Align individual knowledge and skills against their job specific competencies to develop accurate Job Summary project build. development priorities Reporting to the General Manager (Maintenance & Projects), the successful candidate’s responsibilities will be to: • Assist with any Safety, administrative Health and Environmental work necessary. Compliance.  Quality delivery of human resource services such as recruitment, performance management, • Achieve and maintain high standards of legal compliance within the section. Behavioural & Technicaltraining Competencies and development. • Provide a proactive and cost-effective maintenance service to the manufacturing facility. • Proven achievement Promotion onof construc previoustive management projects.-employee relations. • Ensure that optimized planned preventative maintenance is carried out on plant, equipment and mobile machinery • Excellent oral Staffand development written communication and succession planning skills. to meet operational skills demands. to achieve safety, availability, reliability and production targets. • Excellent leadership Effective remunerationand social processes. skills. • Embed a culture of continuous improvement anchored on Lean, TPM and 5S implementation within the section. • Extensive knowledge of construction management. • Prepare and control the section’s operational and CAPEX budgets; • Strong understanding of OHS&T best practice. • Manage the section’s staff capability development including periodic performance contracting and appraisals as • Appropriate organisational climate, morale and overall values alignment well as development and implementation of individual development plans. • Sound environmental record • Good presentation skills. Education Requirements and Experience • English language • Ideally BSc Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 8 years maintenance and management experience in a heavy industrial plant environment of which two years should have been in a managerial capacity. Experience & Qualifications • In depth knowledge of pumps, heat exchangers and large rotating machines and materials handling equipment. • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in civil and building construction projects • Knowledge of Reliability Centred Computerised Maintenance and Management Systems would be an advantage. • Degree in civil engineering or building construction • Successful completion of a traceable engineer-in- training program will be an added advantage. • Proficient in Microsoft office package and Auto Cad Competencies Tshukudu pays a competitive salary. Should you be interested in applying for the positions • Planning and Operational Effectiveness herein and meet the minimum requirements, please forward your CV, certified copies of • Subordinate Effectiveness certificates and references to [email protected] by Sunday, 26th July • Budgetary Planning and Cost Control 2020. • Corporate Governance • Safety Health Environment and Quality Below is the Company addressee; Executive Director & Country Manager The Company offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience. Tshukudu Metals Botswana (Pty) Ltd P/Bag 00427 To apply, please forward your application with a detailed CV and your contact telephone numbers to: Gaborone Human Capital Manager Botswana Private Bag Sow 7 Sowa town Note: Hand delivered and postal applications won’t be accepted. Botswana [email protected] WE ONLY RESPOND TO THOSE INVITED FOR THE INTERVIEW Closing Date: 18 July 2020

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n English prince who work in South African mines as farms take up 80 percent of the economic interests of a small MARKEtING ANd CLIENt RELAtIONS OFFICER has demonstrated labourers. Some of these men land. Local people have to use white minority took precedence Applicants are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Marketing and Client Relations Officer. genuine love for Afri- perished in underground mines the remaining 20 percent for over those of the majority of ca and African-origin and those who lived were cruelly residential and agricultural pur- indigenous black people when Job Purpose: princesses, is being exploited. The health standards poses and when their cattle stray Botswana gained independence The role of the Marketing and Client Relations Officer is to drive the execution of the Public Relations, Communications unfairly hauled over the coals of the time, such as they were, onto farms, have to pay as much in 1966. The latter possibly ex- Afor saying something that would were uniformly basic, leading to as P500 for their release. One plains why, in independent Bo- and Marketing Strategy and plans to achieve strategic goals. be very easy to prove in Botswa- respiratory-diseases infection in of Moyo’s councillors, Kudzani tswana, the government of the Key Performance Areas na. To be perfectly clear from most of those who returned. Tobokani of Themashanga, said founding president, Sir Seretse the get-go, nowhere in his in- This cross-border work pro- that while an ordinary person Khama, complicated this mat- l Execute marketing campaigns (product and brand) as per the marketing plan, campaign or schedule; terview with the Queen’s Com- gramme brought social ills that in the area has to make do with ter further by signing an agree- l Internal and external communication; monwealth Trust did Prince that had the net effect of un- little more than a 40 metre by ment with and Tati Company in l Manage brand appeal according to brand manual and governance; Harry mention Bechuanaland doing the social fabric of local 30 metre residential plot, white September 1970. Some 50 years l Ensure merchandise and promotional items are well in line with the brand manual; Protectorate. However, he used communities. Women were not commercial farmers can own a later, this agreement restricts l Act as a brand champion by ensuring all stakeholders involved in displaying the Bifm brands conform to brand a set of words that left no doubt allowed at the hostels that mine farm that measures 40 kilome- Francistown’s growth and on that he was talking about it labourers lived in, which meant tres by 50 kilometres. Resultant- occasion, the government has guidelines; when he said that a body headed that married men couldn’t move ly, this situation has led to near- to buy land from Tati Company l Liaise closely with advertising agencies to ensure that merchandising material is produced in-line with brand by his grandmother must right in with their husbands. It often collapse of agricultural life in the at prohibitive cost. guidelines and to ensure all new or revamped products are launched effectively. Also Liaises closely with advertising “wrongs” of the past. happened that a man return- area. Sandy Grant, a historian Not all in the British media agencies to ensure that appropriate advertising material is developed in-line with product and brand campaigns; “When you look across the ing home from South African who has studied the North East disagree with what Prince Har- l Brand at all Bifm events is visible and well positioned; Commonwealth, there is no way mines with badly-damaged land issue traces the origin of ry says. Writing in The Guard- that we can move forward un- lungs would find his wife preg- this problem to 1866 when gold ian, Afua Hirsch observed that l Manage all advertising aspects of Bifm; less we acknowledge the past,” nant by another man. This work was discovered in the expanse both the new and old order are l Supply innovative ideas in market penetration; Harry said in an interview about programme also affected agri- of this area. Mining couldn’t organised around British in- l Guide the social media agency to develop monthly content calendars by ensuring that the content aligns to the the fight for racial equality that cultural productivity because immediately begin because the terests: “The Commonwealth advertising campaigns in addition to management of the online Marketing Platforms and content for Bifm website; has drawn fierce criticism from society’s most able-bodied aban- land was claimed by four parties: is a vessel of former colonies the British press. The Common- doned farming to work in mines the Bangwato, Ndebele, Boers with the former imperial mas- l Client Relations administration. wealth is a voluntary organisa- and upon return, were almost and British. There were also the ter at its helm. Or, as I like to Qualification tion involving 54 nations and drained of youthful energy. It problems of lack of working call it, Empire 2.0. All countries all except Rwanda and Cameron is unclear how much of today’s capital, the “brighter attractions use diplomacy to lobby in their Degree in Communications (Marketing) or related Business Degree. are former British colonies. It deficit in agricultural production of the Reef and Kimberly and own interests – there is noth- Experience was founded in 1949 and its ex- can be attributed to this period the difficulties of working the ing wrong with that. In Britain’s officio head is the English sover- in history but it was during the ore.” Rather than resolve the case, the Commonwealth has A minimum of Four (4) years post qualification experience in a financial services environment,Corporate Entity or eign, currently Queen Elizabeth colonial era that such produc- dispute, the colonial authority served very nicely to advocate Advertising Agency. II, who is Harry’s grandmother. tion dropped precipitously. resolved to give the land to Tati its particular shopping list: lib- Harry’s comments were part of Colonialism also robbed Concessions Ltd, renamed Tati eralised, extractor-friendly re- Skills & Competencies an ongoing debate around his- Batswana of land that still re- Company. In terms of the Tati gimes, low corporate tax rates, l Communication Skills; torical racism and racial injustice mains in the hands of white set- Concessions Land Act of 1911, and a creative system of tax ha- l Analytical Skills with sense of urgency; around the world. This debate is tler communities. While some the area in question is “from the vens predominantly located in l Thoroughness & attention to detail; spearheaded by the Black Lives of the descendants of these set- place where the Shashe River – you guessed it – other Com- Matter movement and has been tlers don’t live in Botswana, they rises to its junction with the monwealth countries.” l Presentation skills; sparked by the death of George are still holding on to land that Tati and Ramokgwebana Riv- There has emerged a low- l Effective use of Microsoft Office; Floyd in the United States. they have no connection with. ers, thence along the Ramokg- key, mostly underground cam- l Ability to influence decisions; While some in the British One of the reasons why Loba- webana River to where it rises paign to have former colonial l Ability to multi-task & work well under pressure. press would rather the past was tse has taken on the character of and thence along the watershed powers like Britain pay repara- swept under the carpet, the ef- a ghost town (the town centre of those rivers.” Writing in the tions for the colonial wrongs Interested applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV no later than 21st July 2020 to: fects of that past are still visible especially) is because of some newsletter of a British socialist that Harry, who is married to a day. Ironically for people who land is owned by absentee land- organisation which espouses the black woman, spoke about. If Senior Business Partner – People Management lamented heathen practices by lords. This problem is most pro- principles of democratic social- the US example is any guide, Botswana Insurance Fund Management Limited Batswana, there is ample evi- nounced in and around urban ism, Grant noted that “the Tati at a point where the repara- Plot 66458, Fairgrounds Office Park dence of the British engaging areas and has led to severe land concession in northern Botswa- tions-for-colonialism move- Block A, third Floor in human sacrifice themselves. and accommodation shortage na was an example of colonial ment gathers steam and its “our Gaborone In order to meet administra- that affects indigenous people. generosity to a private company economies can’t breathe” mes- tive costs of a national govern- Land dispossession of in- with the property of local peo- sages become more insistent Complete documents can also be scanned and forwarded to [email protected] ment that was set up to serve digenous people is most acute ple.” and strident, a company previ- colonial interest, the British in the North East where, as for- Elsewhere, Dr. James Kir- ously called Tati Concessions Note: Communication will be made to shortlisted candidates only. imposed a hut tax that com- mer Tati East MP, Guma Moyo, by of La Trobe University in will certainly be forced to make pelled young Batswana men to stated in the past, white-owned Australia has written that the concessions. 12 Indepth July 12 - 18, 2020 Sunday-Tuesday liquor trade emerges to fill gap in official trade On the whole, there has been no creative problem-solving around alcohol abuse and the public education programme has persistently missed the cultural context of how people relate to alcohol

overnment’s plan to open up but stepped up to close the Sunday to Tuesday government. limit liquor trade as part of the trading gap. While these people are keeping For what it’s worth, prices for the COVID-19 containment plan drinkers happy, they are also breaking two Sunday-to-Tuesday trade are not as is not going as swimmingly as it separate pieces of legislation. In addition to exorbitant as those that were charged by the had hoped. the law that criminalises the sale of alcohol black market during the national lockdown. Liquor trade was shut down a few days on Sunday to Tuesday, price-gouging that At the height of the lockdown, the prices Gbefore the April-May national lockdown is designed to take advantage of COVID- of alcohol beverages that were sold on this but reopened with limited hours and a 19-occasioned shortage is also an offence. market had gone up by as much as 200 three-day dry spell during the week. The The difficulty with the latter though is that percent. At one point, the black market trade occurs from Wednesday to Saturday officially, shebeens don’t exist and for that was selling 750 milllilitre bottles of Chivas but some enterprising individuals have reason, their trade is not recognised by the Regal Scotch Whiskey for P1200 while

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same-sized bottles of Beefeater other support to team members who are London Gin, Cruz Vodka Black and going through a rough patch. Cruz Watermelon all sold for P1000. On the whole, there has been no creative From what Sunday Standard learns, problem-solving around alcohol abuse the Sunday-to-Tuesday trade inflates and the public education programme has prices by no more than 50 percent – persistently missed the cultural context of which still brings in good money. how people relate to alcohol. While shebeens are a law For a country that is frightfully keen on enforcement challenge, the greater international benchmarking, Botswana has challenge comes from the fact that never sought to internationally benchmark more and more households are going how other cultures deal with alcohol abuse. into the Sunday-to-Tuesday liquor In some Jewish sub-cultures, children are trade as reality and survival instincts introduced to alcohol (red wine) at a young kick in. The reality is that COVID-19, but medically safe age and always drink whose full impact is yet to be felt, it under the supervision of their parents. is devastating the economy and The amount of alcohol a child is served far too many revenue streams have at the dinner table increases with age but either dried up or are drying up for never goes beyond a three-quarter-full many in a country where the poverty glass. Children raised this way learn a very rate stands at 46 percent. Research important life lesson: that alcohol is taken from the Rand Merchant Bank of South Africa says that close to half in moderation and if they choose to drink the population (meaning well over in adult life, will always limit themselves to 1million people) are “economically just one glass. marginalised.” As survival instincts Conversely, Batswana children grow kick in, some of these people have up thinking that alcohol is a magical if a choice between staying on the right forbidden beverage that makes adults very of the law and making money to happy. The precocious began indulging in survive on the wrong side of it. secret, with no supervision and in most cases This trade is also imperiling the overindulge. When they are old enough and government’s effort to contain the start working, they are already overindulging. spread of coronavirus because it In one respect, overindulging by Africans occurs in very private spaces where has a lot to do with colonialism. At least by it is not easy for the police to enforce deducing from what Robert Moffat writes in COVID-19 regulations on the size his memoirs about his first experiences of of gatherings, social distancing and Kanye, only the kgosi drank strong alcohol. mask-wearing. Owing to what it Moffat noticed that the alcohol that Kgosi does to the human brain, alcohol Makaba II, the Bangwaketse kgosi, drank in is likelier to make drinkers reckless the afternoon was of a stronger variety than and thus become a public health that drunk by his subjects. This would have threat. COVID-19 doesn’t give had the result of limiting over-indulgence governments too many options but to very few people in society. Today it is GABORONE - Acting Minister for that we are together in the fight against Dr. Lemogang Kwape were also in in an alternative universe where it subjects who drink Stroh 80 while the kgosi did, it would have made sense to Presidential Affairs, Governance and this scourge.” attendance to accept donations for their drinks St. Louis 24. keep liquor establishments closed. Public Administration, Hon. Dumezweni The Honourable Minister also helped respective ministries. Hon. Mokgethi However, such decision would have The other possible solution to alcohol been detrimental to the national abuse (lowering the drinking age) is one Meshack Mthimkhulu; Minister of to officially present KBL’s Covd-19 accepted 1000 shields for border economy as well as to the livelihood that would shock most parents but one has been proposed by addiction experts and Nationality, Immigration and Gender prevention kits, distributed to outlets officials from various ministries, whom of thousands of people who work either in the liquor industry or in specifically targets teenagers who drink Affairs, Hon. Anna Mokgethi; and nationwide in early June. These kits are she described as the “key stakeholder[s] businesses aligned to it. out of rebellion. In the particular case of As with many more issues Botswana, the latter would mean allowing Minister of Health and Wellness, Hon. comprised of: in the fight against Covid-19.” Hon. Dr. COVID-19-related issues that the children younger than 18 years to drink Dr. Lemogang Kwape visited Kgalagadi • Hand sanitizer, Kwape received 4000 shields for health government has to deal with, alcohol legally. The rationale for this proposal is that consumption has become the teenagers who drink out of rebellion would Breweries Limited (KBL) Head office on • Leteisi face masks, workers that have “sacrificed time with problem on account of long-standing not find alcohol attractive if it can be easily problems that have been allowed to bought and drunk like a can of Coke. To the July 6th to share the brewery’s latest • Social distancing stickers and loved ones in order to ensure our safety get out of hand. As a direct result extent, this proposal is valid, if style-walking Covid-19 contributions. demarcation tape, and and care for those infected.” of alcohol abuse, Botswana pays is outlawed and drinking age lowered, teen too high a price in terms of blood rebels would be drawn to style-walking than Hon. Mthimkhulu launched a • Chibuku drinking cups to prevent KBL has spent more than P2million and treasure but where a robust drinking alcohol. P825,000 food relief program intended lovers of the traditional brew from on this second round of contributions public education programme would Not only did colonialism introduce be more desirable to arrest thus stronger alcoholic beverages, it also to assist employees of mainstream drinking from the same carton as is to support the country; an investment problem, the government prefers to introduced alien drinking sub-culture police alcohol sale. that led to alcohol abuse. Startled to outlets (bars). Two employees from customary. The government also faces KBL CEO, Brenno Kliger-Diaz hopes will find that western alcohol reduced adult an unusual challenge because in Africans to mere children, British colonial 1650 selected outlets will each make a positive impact in the lives of Botswana, alcohol is more than settlers in Kenya coined the term “African receive a P250 Sefalana voucher to Additionally, KBL has released Batswana. just a recreational drug - it is also social glue that binds drinkers drunkenness.” What they didn’t understand facilitate their household needs; the responsibility adverts on print and together. This adhesive function has was that in African culture, a limited amount potential to defeat the objectives of alcohol is brewed and drunk to the last program will be rolled out in phases social media to remind Batswana to ENQUIRIES: of extreme social distancing. At dregs within a day because otherwise it to avoid congestion at Sefalana stores. observe social distancing regulations Kgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Ltd a more substantive level, drinker would go bad. Africans who came into communities that become networks contact with Europeans didn’t adjust their Mthimkhulu said this of the initiative, and drink at home. Masegonyana Madisa of care and support are formed drinking habits and treated a full bottle of around drinking. Social football whiskey the same they would a full cup of “This act of kindness is an indication Hon. Anna Mokgethi and Hon. Head - Corporate Affairs clubs, which use alcohol as standard traditional beer: drink it up within a day. sacrament, provide financial and This habit persists to this day. July 12 - 18, 2020 Indepth 11

BusinessAnalysis | Markets | News July 12 - 18, 2020 Beware, another electricity Foreign Reserves take a knock tariffs hike coming your way BONNIE MODIAKGOTLA significantly over the last 5 years. The cumulative tariff The public uproar over increase is lower than the increased electricity costs cumulative subsidy which has not deterred Botswana is indicative of the revenue Power Corporation (BPC) mismatch,” said BPC in its from pressing ahead with submission to the energy raising electricity costs in the regulator, seeking approval to next three years, arguing that increase electricity charges. it is the only way to get the BPC believes that if struggling power utility out of BERA could approve its a precarious financial position. proposed tariff adjustments, This week, Botswana which is a 5 percent tariff Energy Regulatory Authority increase in 2021, then another (BERA), laid bare BPC’s 4 percent increase in 2022 plans to increase electricity and a 4 percent increment tariffs by 13 percent between in 2023. The power supplier 2021 and 2023. The energy says it requires a healthy regulator has invited the liquidity position to undertake public to comment on the overdue refurbishment of its proposed tariff adjustments, a transmission and distribution development likely to attract a infrastructure. backlash. If the tariffs are BPC’s decision to increase approved, BPC has electricity costs by 22 percent projected a turnaround in in April drew a wave of the corporation’s financials, criticism from consumers, anticipating operating profits decrying the excessive costs. in the next five years. The BPC defended its move, power utility is also planning explaining that the tariffs to reduce imported electricity, currently charged are not something which will lower enough to cover operational costs for the struggling entity. costs of suppling electricity. With the country’s average In pushing for additional maximum demand of 610 increments to tariffs, BPC MW and peak demand of says its weakened financial 702 MW, BPC has failed to position can be traced to the generate enough power to non-cost reflective charges, meet local demand, relying with other operational losses on imports to fill the gap. The made worse by the defective corporation’s owned power Morupule B power station, plants, the 600 MW Morupule which has led to high cost of B and the 132 MW Morupule imported electricity. A, are operating below BPC is also feeling the capacity, with Morupule A’s

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SUNDAY STANDARD and the International Monetary of the reserves in the Pula fund. instead of the desired 6 percent to fall in the medium term. running budget deficits since REPORTER Fund (IMF) tranche. Much of The government’s share of growth rate. In April, Botswana’s finance 2017/2018, with that year’s the decline in foreign exchange reserves in May was P15 billion, The plan which will run minister Dr. Thapelo Matsheka deficit recorded at P1.9 billion. otswana’s share of reserves during May was due to a 19.7 percent drop from April’s from 2020/21 to 2022/23 revised his initial February Another shortfall of more foreign reserves a sharp 45 percent decrease in P18.8 billion. On a yearly level, is supposed to spearhead budget, cutting projected than P4.4 billion is expected in exchange continues the transactions balance, falling the government’s funds have Botswana’s economic revenue for the 2020/21 financial 2021/22 but will likely be revised to decline at time from P7.5 billion to P4.5 billion, dried up by nearly 40 percent transformation through year from P62.4 billion to P48.8 too in the coming months. when the country is caused by domestic foreign from P25.1 billion registered in private sector led economy, billion. The planned P67.6 To raise the billions of planning a huge expenditure to exchange demand and net May 2019. The account has been anchored by exports and citizen billion government expenditure pula needed for the economic boostB the economy. capital outflows. declining due to withdrawals by participation. The ERTP centres was reduced to P59.6 billion. recovery plan, the government Bank of Botswana’s The liquidity investment the government to fund deficits around accelerated development According to the finance economic advisors have pressure from government’s availability rate estimated at 70 statement of financial position tranche retreated slightly by 1 due to lower revenues against of facilitative infrastructure, ministry data, the projected proposed drawing money from anticipated belt tightening percent while Morupule B’s for the year ended May 2020 percent to P8.3 billion, while high expenditure. support for increased agriculture budget deficits are expected the government’s portion of measures. The government, availability rate is 31 percent. shows the country’s reserves at the Pula fund remained the While the reserves are on and manufacturing output, to grow in size. The budget the foreign reserves, taking which is dealing with slow The big coal power P66.1 billion, down from the largest contributor to foreign the decline, the government has growth of the creative industry, shortfall for the 2020/21 is now on more external debts and economic growth, has advised plant is currently previous month’s P68.9 billion, reserves at P51.8 billion. From recently unveiled an ambitious improving the business estimated to be P10.8 billion, increasing domestic borrowing, that it will reduce subsidies undergoing remediation and lower than P75.3 billion the total P66.1 billion reserves, Economic Recovery and environment and accelerating ballooning from the P7.9 billion while also disposing some given to state owned entities process at the contractor’s recorded in May 2019, marking the government’s share is only Transformation Plan (ERTP) to regulatory reforms. deficit registered in 2019/20 government properties, (SOEs), while also planning expense. Morupule B was a 12.2 percent fall. 23 percent of total reserves, jumpstart the sluggish economy, However, the plan requires at financial year, which was a slight including privatisation of some to privatise some. commissioned in 2012, The reserves are made up of and this is held through the which is said to be operating least P40 billion in government reduction from 2018/2019’s institutions. The government “Government continues gobbling nearly P10 billion, the transactions balances tranche government investment account below its potential, averaging expenditure at a time when massive P8.8 billion budget also plans to raise revenue to subsidise the corporation but has never been fully (TBT), liquidity investment (GIA), established in 1997, 3.7 percent in gross domestic the country has been running shortage. generation through increased in order to cushion the impact functional, with only half of tranche (LIT), the Pula fund representing government’s share product (GDP) growth rate deficits, with revenues expected The government has been taxes and other levy charges. of non-cost reflective tariffs, the four units functioning but this subsidy has reduced most at a time.

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PORTIA NKANI AND MPHO proceedings and provide general KELEBOGE secretarial services to the panel. A lawyer from Armstrong Suspended Letlole La Rona chief Attorneys, Moemedi Tafa confirmed executive officer (CEO) Chikuni Armstrong Attorneys as the legal Shenjere-Mutiswa faces possible advisor to Letlole but said they have criminal charges. not been instructed on anything yet The charges come hot on the in relation to the company CEO, heels of his suspension in May as the matter is still going through this year for possible misconduct some internal process. relating to the company’s Long-term “I am aware of the suspension Incentive Plan. of the CEO and that the matter is The company’s notice to heading for a disciplinary hearing, investors last week indicated that but there is nothing much to share as following the conclusion of an of now,” said Tafa. independent forensic investigation, it had instituted disciplinary The first notice of the suspension proceedings against the suspended in May read: “The preliminary CEO and criminal charges have been findings of possible misconduct laid with the Serious Crimes Squad at arising from the investigation the Botswana Police. relate to circumstances around the Responding to an enquiry by company’s Long-term Incentive Sunday Standard, LLR Independent Plan during or around March this director Fred Selolwane said: year and possible acts or omissions “Because of the on-going disciplinary by an individual in a unique position proceedings and police investigation of power.” Mack Air we are unable to comment beyond Reports were that, the CEO the published statement at this had improperly claimed benefits of PORTIA NKANI Mack Airline was lisenced and international scheduled market. The recent draft of the 2020- be expedited by the CAAB, and stage. We will however update all up to P30million for himself and by CAAB late 2019 to carry out Said Nkwe: “Mack Air is currently 2023 Economic Recovery and approval should not be dependent stakeholders from time to time as his executive managers based on an he Civil Aviation Authority scheduled services between Maun the only applicant for the scheduled Transformation Plan (ERTP) upon Air Botswana’s agreement.” and when we are able to do so.” incorrect interpretation of the long- of Botswana (CAAB) and Windhoek and between Kasane domestic route and its Air Transport suggested that CAAB should Who qualifies to become an The LLR notice indicated that term incentive plan. invites locals to tap into and Victoria Falls and was meant to License (ATL) has been approved. expedite the applications for operator? a committee comprising three non- LLR which boasts properties a new opportunity in resume in April this year. It could However, the only pending process scheduled air services on domestic The current regulations require executive members of the board, valued at about P819 million mainly domestic scheduled air not go ahead to commence its is that which require the Operator to routes. that to be eligible for a scheduled who were appointed post the in the industrial and retail sectors services expected to boost tourism operations as planned due to the undergo certification process in order The ERTP by the Ministry air transport license, one shall be: a conclusion of the LTIP, have been suspended Shenjere-Mutiswa with Tpost COVID-19 lockdown. current COVID-19 pandemic. to vary their operator certificates of Finance and Development Statutory Corporation in Botswana appointed to institute a disciplinary full benefits, pending the outcome of Head of Public Relations & However, expectations are from Charter to non- scheduled Planning emphasized on the need or a Government Department; a process on behalf of LLR. further and full investigations. LLR Communications, Modipe Chris that the operator will soon start operations. This requirement has for improved domestic scheduled corporation incorporated under The committee has engaged is 45 percent owned by Botswana Nkwe last week told Sunday scheduled domestic flights as interest been communicated to Mack Air.” air services and an opening up to the Companies Act and has a place three independent, high-profile Development Corporation Standard that one operator, Mack to resume domestic flights gains One may ask why there is low operators other than Air Botswana. of business in Botswana and; have labour practitioners to constitute The Company is currently on Air, has applied to enter the domestic momentum. Air Botswana, the appetite in submission of more It read: “There are a number of at least 51 percent of voting rights a disciplinary panel which will a closed period as it has started scheduled services. only domestic operator currently, applications to fly commercially in “thin” routes that require aircraft (shareholding) held, and effective conduct the hearing. One of preparing for the results for the “There is still an opportunity last week announced it will resume the skies. smaller than those operated by control exercised by citizens of these practitioners will chair the financial year ended 30 June 2020 in this market for other operators. domestic flights this Friday. Nkwe said: “Generally scheduled Air Botswana, as well as potential Botswana or by Government disciplinary panel and the other two and are expected to continue until CAAB calls for increased With the exception of Mack Air, air transport service is a costly operators. The consideration of department, an agency or a parastatal will be members of the panel. In 30 September 2020 or thereabout participation in this market,” said it appears CAAB has not received market to operate on due to stringent applications to provide scheduled air or entity which is under any addition, an independent secretariat when the results are expected to be Nkwe. any application to enter both regional regulatory requirements.” services on domestic routes should Government department. has been appointed to record the published.

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he to nte 100% Citizen Owned Companies to tender for the ‘Production of 2. Allegation of large amounts of cash introduced into supermarkets Botswana Destination Virtual Tours’ retered nder PPADB Code 138 Marketing & Public SnoThis allegation Category has no foundation as no Particular such non sales transactions have taken place. Relations Services; Sub-Code 01 retn ere and Sub-Code 02 dertn ere ord 3. Pratosh Investments Private Limited eetron nternet ne nfoer rooton ter Pratosh Investments is a Zimbabwe registered company, and is independent of the Choppies group. It is a wholesaleHardware supplier mainly of perishablePC groceries, and particularlyAccessories, fruit and vegetables Network to the Switch, Zimbabwe supermarket stores.1 Maintenance Servers, Clocking Machines, Scales, UPS he h ddre for on oeton of doent 4. Issues related to Mr Siqokela Mphoko

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Fairscape Precinct, Plot 70667, Fairgrounds Office Park 4.2 Over2 Maintenancea period of time, startingservice, in June 2017, Cloud Mr. Mphoko management, routinely approached ISP Servicesvarious ‘Choppies’ supermarkets in Zimbabwe to demand and take cash from the cash till points. He misrepresented to Choppies employees that, as a director, he is entitled to take money from the company via the tills. When Unit 1A & 1B, First Floor Choppies management became aware of this conduct, Mr. Mphoko was informed that he must desist from his actions.Security He was made aware thatCCTV his actions Camera, do not constitute Access good Control, practice and, Alarms, in any event, confl ict Gaborone, Botswana with3 ChoppiesMaintenance internal policies. Peppers spray 4.3 Despite being requested as above, Mr Mphoko persisted with his conduct. He was further warned that, 4. ender doent re e for oeton t nonrefnde fee of P250.00. (Two Hundred should he continue, the matter would be reported to the police. As his unacceptable conduct continued, charges were brought against Mr. Mphoko. This resulted in his arrest and arraignment before a Zimbabwean magistrateSoftware on 170 counts of fraudMail and theft. service, Mr. Mphoko Anti-virus, has since been OS remanded services, out of custody on bail. and Fifty Pula Only ne of fro 06 July 2020 t the oe ddre Subsequently,4 Maintenance apparently, Mr MphokoClocking has deposed and to Payrolls an affi davit in answer to the criminal charges laid against him. This affi davit makes various untrue allegations. However, that aspect is a matter for the courts nre retn to the tender e ddreed to The Procurement Manager, to deal with. Send your tenders and queries through mail to e eroreentotntoro not ter thn 4.4 As far as Choppies management is concerned, Mr. Mphoko has been taking money, goods and services not [email protected] to him. It is estimated that the overall fi nancial loss to the company is in excess of USD 51,000. d efore the on dte 4.5 Contrary to Mr Mphoko’s incorrect assertions, Choppies management is not aware of any enquiry or charges involving any senior operations staff member of Choppies in Zimbabwe. Choppies reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or parts of proposals, eerh teehone fe e nd te on not e eted nd no on 5 Kindly fi nd below herewith for your ease of references, the articles published in the Zimbabwean Newspapers to acceptregarding this part matter: or all of proposals. e reeed n ter thn 10:00hrs on July 24th 2020. https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/law-crime/choppies-zimbabwe-lays-fraud-charges-against-mphokos-son/ Allhttps://www.newsday.co.zw/2018/09/mphokos-son-in-court-for-extorting-50-000-from-choppies/ proposals submitted by parties will not be bound to an agreement unless https://www.chronicle.co.zw/mphokos-son-arrested-appears-in-court/ andhttp://www.sundaynews.co.zw/latest-former-vice-presidents-son-in-court/ until Choppies review, approve, execute and deliver a final and definitive otntoro written agreement. 6th September 2018 Gaborone July 12 - 18, 2020 Business 15 Fuel supply shortage triggers immense security questions

The ongoing fuel shortage crisis has triggered questions on what Botswana as an independent and sovereign country, has been doing over the years to ensure energy security, especially on petroleum products’ efficient and reliable supply chain. In 1984, the World Bank advised government to transition from the country’s almost complete dependence on imported petroleum to increased reliance on local sources, particularly coal – WRITES JOSEPH BALISE.

otswana government has House Gas (GHG) emissions with resources, particularly coal; the second alternative routes such as Zimbabwe; always been alive to the negative implications for wider is to devise and implement a strategy and establish contingency product challenges confronting the human race in terms of climate for exploring for and exploiting allocation plan based on improved country’s energy sector change”, stipulates the policy brief. indigenous energy resources and consistent data criteria. and in 2012 produced The policy brief further posits for exports as well as domestic Botswana is heavily dependent on the Energy Policy Brief whose aim that Botswana’s domestic energy- markets; and the third is overcoming South Africa for fuel supplies, directly Bwas to raise awareness on the status, related resources present immense institutional fragmentation in energy and indirectly. Once SA if affected by challenges and opportunities of opportunities for addressing her planning and sector management, production and supply interruptions, the sector. The brief came at a time energy insecurities and increasing and the government is credited for Botswana is caught up in the mix. that government took cognizance of access to energy services. The the significant strides she has made in Outlining “Energy security and liquid the need for a balance between the abundance of sunlight, coal and outlining the energy sector problems. fuels in South Africa”, Jabavu Clifford global demands for cleaner energy in cow dung forms the basis of such In clear cut terms, the World Nkomo warned that dependence on the interest of humankind and those opportunities. The most significant Bank observed that Botswana’s ties to outside sources leaves the country of national energy security from a input is the technology required to South Africa impinge on the energy vulnerable to factors beyond its complex interplay which the policy leverage the energy latent in these sector in a number of ways and most control such as oil price shocks and seeks to articulate for the benefit of resources. concerning is that all petroleum supply disruptions due to political appropriate reforms in the energy Another interesting dimension imports are procured through SA and other external factors. sector. in the policy brief is the under the SACU agreement and the In his article Nkomo argues that Ironically, Botswana’s energy acknowledgement of transport being prospects for large export-oriented there are various approaches to the demand outstrips its supply, while the biggest consumer of petroleum development of Botswana’s coals problem of energy security. One her untapped energy sources are also products, especially petrol and diesel. reserves depend on transportation view is that energy security should high to meet both local and export Non-motorized transport and the either through SA to the port of focus on the proper functioning of volumes. Government has however, wider transport policy agenda harbor Richards Bay on the Indian Ocean the economy, with uninterrupted through its policy brief acknowledged further opportunities for Botswana’s or through Namibia to Walvis Bay on availability of the energy resource at that “the level of consumption of green economy. the Atlantic. an affordable price, as alluded to by petroleum products represents a “The statistics on ratio of cars With particular attention to the the European Union. major challenge for Botswana. to total number of vehicles and the petroleum products component, In line with this view, the policy “This challenge is more deep- levels of consumption of petrol are it was acknowledged that with objective of security of supply is to rooted as it touches on the value an indication of an unsustainable and Emmanuel Assah lamented until the year 2020”. challenges”. the cooperation of the private reduce risks linked to dependence of exports versus imports and the development path. The scale-up Botswana’s dependence on imports In conclusion, the paper argues In a September 1984 World Bank oil companies, government was rather than attempting to maximize volatility of oil prices which has huge of the public transport systems as in their view “poses threats to the that Botswana’s over-reliance on Report titled: “Botswana: Issues and successfully implementing a major energy self-sufficiency or minimizing implications on the country’s import an alternative to using private cars security of its energy supply. imports to sustain its economy Options in the Energy Sector”, it energy sector objective to construct dependence. Another view accepts bill. Inter-related factors contributing presents opportunities for an efficient As a result, there is need to influences the energy security. “This is stated in the executive summary strategic storage depots to hold both dependence on imports, but to the high consumption of petrol and urban transport system in Botswana. understand the bases for a possible is rather unfortunate because in the that Botswana’s energy problems, government-owned and industry advocates for diverse sources of diesel, mainly by the transport sector, This thinking permeates the draft generation expansion that would event that Botswana dependent although not as severe as facing owned buffer stocks. supply with no dominant supplier, include ineffective public transport, Botswana integrated Transport substantiate existing documentation”, countries face shortages, Botswana many developing countries, present The World Bank mission then enabling the economy to produce lack of non-motorized infrastructure Policy”, the policy brief articulates. hence the needy for the study on would not be able to sustain its three broad challenges: the first is recommended that government sufficient goods and services and sprawled human settlements. In In a July 2012 conference paper energy sources as well as energy economic growth”, it is argued and sustaining an ongoing transition expedite its plans to develop affordably. In yet another approach, addition to the economic volatility, titled “Energy overview of Botswana: consumption and production levels advised in the same vein that “there from the country’s almost complete contingency plans by establishing the EIA places responsibility on high consumption of petroleum Generation and Consumption”, which is further developed by making is need for Botswana to develop its dependence on imported petroleum a plan of action for emergency governments to reduce the risk of products increases Botswana’s Green the paper authors, Eng Ofetotse projections of the energy demand up own economy by meeting its energy top increased reliance on local movement of products through supply disruptions.

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1. Tender No. BITC 003 /2020-21 Partnership with Botswana Investment and Trade Centre to organize Global Expo Botswana (GEB) Virtual Exhibition

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Full details, requirements and specifications will be provided in the Tender Document that can be MRI Botswana Limited is a leading boldly from the front, tackle strategic obtained from the address below: provider of integrated and innovative challenges, enhance operations, healthcare services and related optimise the performance of profit THE SECRETARY healthcare solutions. Never has the centres and maximise profitability. BITC TENDER COMMITTEE future of healthcare services been so Innovation will be key driver in delivery PLOT 54351, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, fraught with opportunity; MRI intends of spotting and identifying opportunities, GABORONE to act. Having initially established business transformation, customer PRIVATE BAG 00445 themselves as the leading emergency satisfaction and enhancing operational GABORONE services provider through the Medical efficiency towards being fit for purpose TELEPHONE: 3633357 FAX: 3170452 Rescue business, they have grown to for a new world of healthcare. Email: [email protected] become a leading provider of integrated healthcare solutions and a distributor Leadership and managerial Contact Person: Kgomotso Botsang of pharmaceutical products, with their competence will be the key for Prime Health brand. In addition, they success in this role. You will have The tender documents may be collected on or after Monday 06th July 2020 between the hours of have introduced and grown to become a entrepreneurial/ business experience 08:00 hours to 12:30 hours and 14:30 to 16:30 hours between Monday and Friday (working days) from the above address. leading provider of outsourced inbound (at least 10 years in progressive and outbound contact centre solutions. leadership roles); appropriately CONDITIONS FOR ALL THE TENDERS qualified, preferably to masters level Envisaging herself as a model in a business or a healthcare related • BITC reserves the right to accept or reject any bid; and is not bound to accept the lowest or any healthcare organization leading with discipline. You will be expected to tender or assign reasons for the acceptance or rejection of the tender. innovation and at the forefront of possess the following competencies: • The Centre reserves the right not to proceed with the tender and may cancel the envisaged customer care, MRI seeks a Managing strategic orientation, business acumen, tender without providing any reason. Director up for the challenge. They networking and negotiation, stakeholder • The submitted proposal shall under no circumstances be returned to the bidders. seek to attract a business-minded and relationship management, change • Proposals received or delivered after the above-mentioned dates and time will not be consid- professional who has the drive and management and collaboration. ered nor will any telephonic, telex, facsimile or electronic mail submissions. energy to lead strategically and • No liability will be accepted by BITC for loss or late delivery of tender documents. • BITC reserves the right to request for a site visits before the award of any tender. • Tender documents and all supporting documents shall be submitted in plain /unmarked and To express your interest and view the full job profile, please visit www.hrmc.co.bw. firmly sealed envelopes or packages. To register your application enclose a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae. • Tenders shall be opened immediately after the tender closing at the BITC Head office, in the Closing date for applications is 31st July 2020. presence of bidders or any representatives who choose to attend.

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VICTOR BAATWENG entrepreneur’ meant doing sat for Accounting reducing the failure synergize her passion for strategy on social media, word of mouth buyers are still reluctant to go out the unthinkable in this era: at the Botswana rate of citizen development and real estate to and business associates to keep and physically ‘window shop’. ecoming a real estate Quitting her 8-5pm. Making Accountancy College owned businesses create a formidable empire that the ball rolling. To respond to the current entrepreneur in the leap from employee to Real which later got her in Botswana will be a yardstick for excellence “For you to get inside is not and urgent threat of COVID-19, Botswana can be Estate Entrepreneur meant not a job at a renowned through incubation in the African continent. easy, it was another Motswana and to lay the groundwork to deal utterly frightening just surrendering a steady pay- local advertising and acceleration “Our long-term vision at who gave me a chance. Modiredi with what may be permanent at times as it cheque to pursue dreams of real agency - Leapfrog as programs”. Van De Carter is to develop Maruping wrote me a letter after changes for the industry after the entails a world of challenges, estate gold but also selling her Finance Manager. To become and sell own property instead probation which made it possible crisis, companies in the real estate Bunpredictability and only car. The move, is clearly not At the age of a REALTOR, of just marketing and letting- for me to be registered with sector like Van De Carter would commitment to see things for the faint-hearted. 24, she took a giant Mokgethi self- out property owned by others. REIB. In terms of marketing, have to look to innovation as part through to the end. It’s a tough “I quit my full-time job after leap into real estate sponsored for a This will come at a later stage we rely on the networking and of the solution. road that many Batswana choose working just for two years. I then industry, starting as Certificate in Real of our real estate enterprise branding we did over the past 4 “We intend to use our soon to not to travel. used the severance cheque and facility manager for Estate at Ba-Isago development - a stage at which years”, Mokgethi said. be launched website to conduct On the flip, becoming a later sold my car to start Van a prime commercial University a move we also envision to provide the Mokgethi’s Van De Carter virtual sites-visits as part of our REALTOR can be one of De Carter Investments which is development hosting that helped her to market with affordable product” becomes active player in the marketing tools. This would not the best careers for young people a real estate company that was over 85 office units. In obtain membership Mokgethi says there is need real estate sector at a time when only serve as a precautionary who want to create their own incorporated some four years April 2016, Mokgethi of the Real Estate to come up with a product that it is being transformed by the measure but also as time saving destiny. It’s one of those careers ago.”, Mokgethi told Sunday founded Van De Institute of would lower prices and make twin crises of COVID-19 and for prospective property buyers”, where you can be your own boss, Standard in the capital Gaborone. Carter with a vision Botswana (REIB) property affordable for a lot of the climate emergency. Several said Mokgethi. set your own working hours and While incorporating Van to be the leading pan- in 2019 and Batswana. She maintains that months after the first Covid-19 While she admits that its see the rewards of all your hard- De Carter Investments might African diversified also becoming a such could come only when there bell rang, the lives of so many been hard to sell, let alone to work. have been an easy task for the real estate company in unemployment and generational bonafide a member is inclusive growth. have changed in ways they had let-out, “As 2020 had her own For Katlego Mokgethi Gabane native, becoming a the world. cycles of poverty in Africa. That of the Real Estate Advisory While at the time of going to never imagined. People can no script written out differently”, (29), Managing Director at Van professional REALTOR did not “I believe that the growth is why at Van De Carter we have Council of Botswana (REAC). press Van De Carter’s new website longer meet, work, eat, shop, Mokgethi believes that should De Carter Investments (PTY) come easily and cheap. For her of pan-African businesses is the ‘Market Players’ which is a The 29-year-old thought was about to go LIVE, Mokgethi and socialize as they used to. In not be the reason why Batswana LTD ‘becoming a real estate first academic Degree Mokgethi instrumental in the alleviation of corporate social initiative aimed at leader says she aspires to said she has been heavily reliant Botswana prospective property cannot own high value property. Debswana empowers small citizen suppliers OBUSITSE KOLOGWE that the Covid-19 pandemic has industry trends due to covid 19 it was pleasing to note that the pro- owned and 44.6 percent were youth ernment departments,” fencing certain goods and servic- zen companies. This will help changed the operating environ- pandemic. She said the onus solely gramme made effort to enrol as owned. he said. es for citizens. them improve their access to Debswana mining operations - ment of many institutions and lies on participants as agents of many female owned businesses as He said 130 enter- He said Debswana “I believe we can agree that all markets and ensure sustainable Orapa Letlhakane and Damtshaa businesses across the globe. change to share the knowledge and possible adding that 31 percent of prises were enrolled in is committed into mak- these efforts are indeed an integral enterprises. The programme fo- Mines (OLDM)-on last week “I want to congratulate those skills they gain through innova- participants are women. Gaborone, Francistown, ing a meaningful and lasting part of developing the mining in- cuses on improving skills on sales, launched the Tokafala Supplier who will be participating in this tive application in their various “Today 20 participants will do Maun and Letlhakane support- contribution to Botswana and dustry and it is an exciting time for operations, financial, Development initiative under the programme. Entry to operations. the training so that we are able to ing 807 jobs and creating 91 new communities around the mines. He local suppliers, despite the chal- strategic business man- auspices of the Tokafala Pro- this programme is com- Giving a keynote ad- comply with the Covid 19 controls, ones. emphasized that the dia- lenges we face with the Covid 19 agement and a 6-month gramme. petitive, with rigorous dress the General Man- the rest will continue during the “300 youth in Jwaneng mond company has a Citi- pandemic,” said Motlhabani. after care support. Welcoming the par- selection exercise which includes ager of OLDM Bakani year,” he said. and Boteti areas were en- zen Economic Empowerment The Tokafala Sup- Launched in 2014, Toka- ticipants during the launch, the use of robust criteria tools, Motlhabani revealed that a total of Motlhabani said since rolled on the Tokafala Policy(CEEP) which aims plier Development initia- fala programme is a joint Senior Finance Manager interviews and field visits,” she 100 participants have since been its inception, the Toka- STRYDE programme and 70 per- to capacitate citizen com- tive will take 10 months and partnership between at OLDM, Kgomotso Kereng said. enrolled on the Mining Sup- fala programme has made cent of the youth enrolled on these panies to participate will include four months of entre- government, Debswana, De- said Debswana remains She encouraged the par- plier Development Pro- an impact towards development of programme are women. in Debswana Supply Chain. preneurship training followed by six beers group and Anglo committed to matters of ticipants to make use of gramme of which 47 are SMME’s. Among others he said the There is improved partner- He said they are currently de- months of aftercare support. American. The mandate of socio-economic development. the progamme and learn from Boteti Sub Dis- programme attracted a diverse set ship with financing and veloping a new CEEP framework, The objective of this pro- the programme is to support the She said the programme as much as they can, keeping in trict and 53 from Jwaneng/ of SMMEs from various sectors in lending institutions such which will focus on Im- gramme is to develop capac- government of Botswana’s citizen is a commendable effort given mind how to adapt to the changing Mabutsane area. He said which 54.6 percent were female as CEDA and other gov- pact Analysis as well as ring ity and competitiveness of citi- economic empowerment policy

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1. In response to the recent false and misleading statements circulating on social media regarding three students of the Botswana International University of Science (BIUST), we wish to inform the public that the students were identified as contact persons of a truck driver who has been diagnosed as COVID-19 positive.

2. The University wishes to clarify that the affected students were identified from the register of all those who visited the restaurant on the day the said truck driver had been there. Thus, the students have no personal knowledge of the identity of this truck driver.

3. It should be pointed out that the affected students are merely contact persons, and have not been confirmed as COVID-19 positive.

4. The public is reminded to ascertain the truth of statements they publish on social media to avoid false and misleading statements such as the ones relating to this matter in order to avoid the risk of reputational damage to those affected and raising unnecessary panic.

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Farm INVITATION TO FINANCIAL ADVISERS INDUSTRY MEETING The Non-BankINVITATION Financial Institutions Regulatory TO Authority FINANCIAL (NBFIRA) wishes to invite service providers to submit proposals for the below listed tender: For Sale ADVISERS INDUSTRY MEETING The Non-Bank FinancialTENDER NO: Institution NBFIRA 006/2021 Regulatory Authority 16 ha fully fenced, TENDER FOR(“NBFIRA”) THE PROVISION OF herebyRISK-BASED invites MARKET SURVEILLANCE/all TheFinancialINVESTIGATIONS Non-Bank Advisers AND ENFORCEMENTFinancial to attend Institution TRAINING an TOindustry CAPITAL Regulatory MARKETS meeting DEPARTMENTAuthority to be only 6 ha de-bushed (“NBFIRA”) herebySTAFF invites all heldThe tender on opens February on Monday 13th July19, 2020 2016 at 08:30 Hrs, at and Fairgrounds closes on Wednesday 12th Augustfrom location Khudumelapye - Madikonyana 2020Financial at 16:00 Hrs Advisers. 10:00hrs-12:00hrs to attend an industry. meeting to be heldTender ondocumentation February will be sent 19,to bidders 2016 via email, at between Fairgrounds 08:30am and 16:30pm from during week days for a non-refundable10:00hrs-12:00hrs fee of P250.00 (two hundred and fifty. pula only), which is to be Price P140 k depositedThe to the NBFIRA purpose Bank Account. of Account the details meeting are stated below: is to: Non-Bank• Discuss Financial Institutions Regulatory Regulatory issues Authority The purpose ofStanbic the Bank meeting is to: Contact 73315198 • Provide an updateFairgrounds on the Branch Investment Advisers. Account number: 9060001296510 • DiscussBranch Regulatory code: 064967 issues Swift code: SBICBWGX Should• Provide you have an any update enquiries on the please Investment do not Advisers. hesitate to Proof of payment, sent to [email protected] will be required, for issuing the tender FARM WORKER WANTED documents. Tender documentscontact will be sent the once Authority proof of payment on has been received. Should you have any enquiries please do not hesitate to The closing time for tender3686100/ submissions shall not 3102595 be later than 16:00 Hrs on Wednesday 12th Farm worker wanted to work in August 2020 contact the Authority on an entergrated farming project in 3686100/ 3102595 Mmadikonyana lands - Letlhakeng area.

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SITE QUALITY MANAGER SITE QUALITY MANAGER Our client, a leading specialist and innovator in water treatment is looking to fill in the position

ofOur Site client, Quality a leading Manager specialist for and a innovator water treatment in water treatment plant installation. is looking Theto fill positionin the position is tenable of Site in KhoemacauQualitySITE ManagerQUALITY Copper for Mine a water and MANAGER treatmenthas a fixed plant term installation. duration of The 6 positionmonths. is tenable in Khoemacau Copper Mine and has a fixed term duration of 6 months. Overview Our client, a leading specialist and innovator in water treatment is looking to fill in the position of Site Quality Manager for a water treatment plant installation. The position is tenable in Khoemacau OverallOverview responsibility for quality planning, quality assurance, quality control, performance CHIEF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICER OverallCopper Mine responsibility and has a fixedfor term quality duration planning, of 6 months. quality assurance, quality control, performance improvement, and management of all aspects of quality relevant to the project requirements. improvement, and management of all aspects of quality relevant to the project requirements. The Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) services. Replacing manual reporting Overview was established by the Small Business and information gathering tasks ResponsibilitiesOverall responsibility for quality planning, quality assurance, quality control, performance Act of 2004 to carry out, on behalf of the with the digital equivalent all the way •improvement, • Implement, Implement, and monitor, management monitor, document document of all aspectsand and maintainmaintain of quality qualityquality relevant management management to the project systems systems requirements. in compliance in compliance with Government of Botswana, the mandate through to reorganising business withthe the project project contract contract and and in line in linewith with ISO ISOstandards standards of entrepreneurship and enterprise units, SMME monitoring, tracking and • development through business plan reporting, information and knowledge •Responsibilities MonitoringMonitoring the the contractor contractor and and sub sub contractor’scontractor’s compliancecompliance to tothe the contract contract requirements requirements • ExecutingImplement, audits, monitor, inspections document and and reviews maintain and qualityfollow upmanagement of necessary systems actions in compliance with facilitation, training and mentoring, management ensuring the accessibility promoting domestic and international • • Executing Identification,the project audits, contract measurement inspections and in line and and with reviews analysis ISO standards and of processes follow up needed of necessary for the actions quality management of quality information and knowledge linkages for SMME’s. LEA’s vision depositories and enhancing LEA’s • • Identification, systemsMonitoring the measurement contractor and and sub analysis contractor’s of processes compliance needed to the contractfor the requirementsquality management • speaks to creation of innovative, client’s leveraging of technology. systems Executing audits, inspections and reviews and follow up of necessary actions sustainable, and competitive SMME Key• Requirements Identification, measurement and analysis of processes needed for the quality management sector in Botswana. You will need to be hybrid of a • Key RequirementsAsystems Botswana citizen with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. professional with deep digital knowledge • A degree or diploma in Quality Management or equivalent, Recognising that businesses which and technology experience and a • A Botswana citizen with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Key• RequirementsPlus 3 years post graduate work experience on project sites. adapt and adopt will reap rewards commercially astute individual capable • • A degreeExperienceA Botswana or diploma in citizen working inwith Qualityin athe Degree mining Management in industryMechanical andor Engineeringequivalent, water treatment. will be an added advantage. in today’s business landscape, the of formulating and implementing • • Plus CompetentA 3degree years or post and diploma experiencedgraduate in Quality work in MicrosoftManagem experience entapplications, oron equivalent, project e.g. sites. Word, Excel, Powerpoint Authority is looking for leadership in the a digital strategy successfully. digital transformation and knowledge • • Experience InPlus addition 3 years in ,working postthe incumbentgraduate in the miningwork must experience industry possess and strongon project water managerial treatmentsites. and will leadershipbe an added competencies. advantage. Understanding culture change and management space to support complexity of digital transformation is • Experience in working in the mining industry and water treatment will be an added advantage. • CompetentInterpersonal and andexperienced analytical inskills Microsoft are important applications, as is decisiveness e.g. Word, and Excel, innovation Powerpoint LEA’s operations and efforts towards critical. A Business or IT degree with • • In addition, Competent the and incumbent experienced must in Microsoftpossess applications,strong managerial e.g. Word, and Excel, leadership Powerpoint competencies. SMME development. This is more of significant experience being responsible • In addition, the incumbent must possess strong managerial and leadership competencies. a strategic-change agent role than for or overseeing the IT/Digital/ InterpersonalInterpersonal and and analytical analytical skills skills areare important asas is is decisiveness decisiveness and and innovation innovation If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your curriculum vitae, IT implementation. The role delivers Technology transformation throughout the transformation of traditional an organisation is required. A Master’s qualification certificates, highlighting relevant experience, skills and knowledge and a motivational If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your curriculum vitae, approaches and operations using degree will be an added advantage. You letter highlighting why you are best suited for the job. 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Entertainment | Health | News Lifestyle July 12 - 18, 2020 Marriage ties women BFFs in knots When money makes Straight from the isle, newly-weds have to contend with the new norm. For women it your world go round may mean severing ties with single women who have been friends for the longest time – Writes MPHO KUHLMANN Money has become a crutch that most Batswana latch onto for a sense of validation. The believe opening the wallet is the best way to here is nothing like by modelling (watching what husband plays the dominant has to be the idea that when ready to disrupt one’s marital marriage to throw other married people do). role in the union and whatever you keep your single friends home. Married women are boost their confidence - WritesMPHO KUHLMANN off women’s BFF Usually soon after marriage a he says goes as he controls when you are married then told to not heed advice from routine. Newly-wed woman starts having babies, everything. You find that they envy what you have unmarried women, not to friends discover they she is establishing herself some men in their marriages and will want it, which also entrust the inner workings of For most Batswana, net worth is a who say money can’t buy happiness unhealthy. For some people to think suddenly “have to check with professionally, learning new tell their wives, “what are includes your husband.” their home to friends, to keep denomination for self - worth. A don’t know where to shop” seem to they are worthy they use money T growing number measure their value resonate with a lot of Batswana. This to prove that which in turn makes my husband before agreeing roles of parenting amongst you doing with so and so she It is also believed that everything to themselves. We to plans with” their single a few. Priorities change will teach you promiscuous married women who dump are accustomed to the idea by the figure on their bank balance. has spawned a legion of Batswana them what to gain more and more BFFs. when women get married. ways’, ‘you are now a married their friends do it because of men moving in a pack, Kgomotso Jongman of ‘money worshippers’ who believe because they are hardly satisfied. Dr Sethunya Mosime, Some women however don’t woman, find friends of the upon marriage, their priorities men needing their man time, Jo’Speaks in Gaborone stops short that an increase in income will make Sometimes these people don’t even senior Sociology lecturer at the conform to the norm and just same status’. This leads to change and would no longer men needing to escape, it is of dismissing this as a warped sense everything better. This belief lands get to enjoy their money. Money is University of Botswana says, continue their friendships.” women feeling isolated most be the same with that of their never questioned whether of personal worth: “Unfortunately, people in debt because they use used to fill in gaps in people’s lives “I think quite honestly when Dr Poloko Ntshwarang, of the time. But with men unmarried friends. There is the men are hanging out in today’s society, we evaluate a whatever money they have to buy to make themselves happy. “ you get married your life and Social Work senior lecturer at that is hardly the case.” a sense that married women with their single or married person through the lens of his things that will impress others. Tying your self -esteem to focus shifts during that time the University of Botswana This is one of the first are more comfortable making counterparts. In fact, the achievement. We live in a world that Money has become one of money however has its down sides. and sometimes friendships are shares Dr Mosime’s views: hurdles married women get friends among themselves position of “bachelor” is is great at measuring and comparing those crutches that many of us This leads to financially-based relegated to the backburner “I’d say it is both common for to jump over once they say ‘I because married friends are admired more than that of externals. People who base their latch onto for a sense of validation. social comparisons. It can be quite but not intentionally. In a women to drop their single do’. less likely to steal husbands. a married man, and men are self-worth on their financial success And money can interact with our tempting to compare yourself to few instances it could be the friends and there is a certain Botswana society places Reality however is another always ready to aid and cover feel pressure to focus most of their self-esteem in a variety of ways. friends, acquaintances, siblings, or cultural practice of being level of expectation to do that. married women on a pedestal story. Attraction is not a up for their philandering efforts in making more money Most Batswana boost their self other family members. Most end up inducted into marriage where There are many reasons why and beyond the league of choice and spouses who want friends. rather than in building relationships confidence by opening their wallets. putting themselves down because a woman is given dos and this happens. Usually when a single friends. Then there is to cheat will do so with anyone But this is the complete with family and friends, and, as a Those who lack a sense of power, they earn lease even though they don’ts of marriage. When woman gets married, she is the paranoia among married in-spite of their marital status. opposite with women: result, often end up feeling isolated influence or status believe they only are pursuing careers which would you get married, your focus inducted into marriage with a friends that their single Marriage is regarded as women are pitted against and lonely. Basically, when you see have to flash their wad and wallah! otherwise lead to self-fulfilment and changes. It is no longer all practice we as Batswana know friends may want to snatch a holy grail for women. The each other, groomed to your self-worth as contingent on They would have it all. self-actualisation. about you, but about you two as go laiwa, which is done by their husbands. socio-cultural perspective of distrust each other’s motives, money, you view financial success as Dr Poloko Ntshwarang, As a result, they put themselves as a couple, and eventually older married women and Dr Ntshwarang says marriage as a whole package all of it is tangled in a tale of the core of who you are as a person. Social Work senior lecturer at down if they’re earning less than about the children as well if where non married women “some women personally it as something women aspire envy. Unmarried women are We tie self-worth to net-worth. The the University of Botswana says, them. Regardless of whether you you become parents. You will are not allowed. The idea make the choice to cut off to, and men give in to. Women hyped up as irresponsible, painful result is that we begin to “Often times, people base their are passionate about what you do find that you may drift apart to drop one’s single friends their single friends and not are sometimes pressured to having “failed” at dating, make judgements about our own self-worth on money because they and it brings out your best abilities from your current friends if may stem from that. Another influenced by anyone, maybe end all social contact with promiscuous if they still lead lives value by the possessions that lack contentment in their lives. and qualities, the fact that you earn they remain single because reason may be because of because they feel that they their unmarried friends. active social lives, bitter and we own. But, in reality, our life is far If you are not content in your life less compared to others doing what your interests no longer are patriarchy and how there are are not on the same level and There are a lot of stereotypes envious of married friends more valuable than the things that then your worth and value will you’re doing – or compared to the same. Marriage has no power imbalances within the have other priorities now. The about unmarried women, and mostly having diabolical we own.” always be attached to other things close friends – can make you doubt blueprint and is really done marriage. In this case the most common reason though they are seen as she-devils intentions. The anonymous quip that ‘those mostly material things which is very yourself.

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not state how long one should have served in order to qualify. And, again, if the spirit of Article 33.5 covers the BFA elections raise adrenaline levels BFA CEO which I suppose it does. Article 33.5 constitution also of the tour is also suspicious. It gives the record of it or not, after all they too happy with their departure. Without a association. puts issues of insolvency and failed incumbents an advantage over others have to provide affidavits, if they have letter of appointment and minutes at Now, what if we test the current integrity tests into perspective. It GUEST as the electoral committee continues lined themselves up for election come the time they came to the club, that presidential candidates against Article would be interesting to see where the with their process of “examining August 8. would have been the end of them as 33.5? electoral committee, in its process COLUMN candidates”. I would not view this as From my experience in football, candidates. But what if the candidates The incumbent should be ruled of “examining candidates”, would suspicious if, like the ‘Football Time as a player, I have played for some forge the minutes? Would the Electoral compliant in so far as having “already place cases of ‘In a Matter Between’; clubs without requisite requirements Committee be able to detect it? been active in football”, at least for his especially where the courts of law KITSO KEMOENG for Change’, it was done a lot earlier; although the latter project also raises its and in some cases using other player’s Would they have time to make the four years in office, if that is covered would have issued default judgements own suspicions. identities (I’m not proud of it though). necessary follow-ups that may include by the spirit of the Article 33.5. against candidates. I suppose the the BFA Constitution, one is tempted One question that we need to As a coach, I have walked into clubs tracking some of the past members Tebogo Sebego has been in the electoral committee deliberately left In the past week, a local newspaper to believe that they have adequate ask ourselves is if all of those in the without any paper and left without any of the structures to wherever they position before the incumbent took these out of their communique as they carried a story to the effect that the verification of other requirements current BFA NEC would have met paper. It easily suggests that anybody are; especially against the already lost office. If that is not enough, heis are not normally the issues of affidavits chairperson of the BFA electoral and that they would not have to seek the requirements demanded by the in my situation would have an uphill time, and especially given the fact that currently the president of Notwane but of record that one supposes are committee Rre Moemedi Letina has access to solvency profiles and criminal latest communique from the elections struggle to produce any record that somewhere Rre Letina confirms that Football Club. Besides, he is the only accessible elsewhere. Somewhere it has would support their candidature, had assured the nation that “his board will records of the candidates as it is committee. Prior to they becoming the election date remains August 8 as presidential candidate whose body been suggested that the police will be they stood for elections. Their way do its job without fear or favour” as demanded by the article. members of the NEC, had they all been set? carries marks of Botswana football. involved. out would possibly be to step into the the association heads for its elective Of course the verification process active in football? Where? For how I could imagine how many out Ookeditse Malesu has been CEO As the fever and temperature of the nearest police station for an affidavit. congress that will be on 8 August this is necessary if we are to have the right long? Are there any minutes to support there are in this situation. Record of the BFA, appointed by the current BFA elections rise to another level, and year. They would then have to go back people voted into office, at least as far their appointment, etc. If not, do they keeping at clubs, especially those at the leadership, obviously impressed by his just out of interest; what if the all the Such is comforting coming from a to their old club for their (club’s) as integrity is concerned. But one is now qualify by virtue of theyhaving lower structures remains a challenge. football credentials. So, he too should presidential candidates fail the vetting retired district commissioner who also served in the current committee? affidavit. Lucky would they be to find But, perhaps, this is a measure of the be compliant, never mind the short process, either for Article 33.5 of the has experience as a returning officer further tempted to ask if the timing is the club’s committee in office (if any) right. The nomination forms should Maybe they all have been adequately capability and ability of anybody from period (6 months) he served in that Constitution or for any other?God of national elections, working with a active in football, whether they have supportive, especially in cases where such structures to serve in the national position; after all the constitution does forbids. Adios. team of reputable individuals also with have provided for this information to they (clubs) would not have been national elections experience. avoid belated follow-ups that create Almost at the same time we hear suspicion among some of the election that the end of June deadline for hopefuls and the general football loving making the list of candidates public public, more so that the time allocated was indefinitely moved as the electoral between the conclusion of the vetting committee needed more time as “the process and the elections date is already process of examining candidates has limited. A recent media article quotes taken longer than initially anticipated” Rre Letina as saying he has “no date” as something that did not go well with to when they will conclude the process. the football loving public, especially Without downgrading the value the candidates. With elections only due of “examining candidates”, the delay in less than five weeks (then) to come should not be seen to be an exercise some of the candidates wondered how to disadvantage any party against the much time they would have to sell other, especially against the background themselves to the electorates. of the incumbent leadership being on a I guess as part of the “examining free ticket to tour the country on ‘duty’ candidates” process the electoral committee has just released a or on some other ‘just’ courses; some communique to all applicants for if not all of which seem urgent, when positions in the BFA NEC, requesting they could have been done a lot earlier each candidate to submit an affidavit in the current leadership’s tenure of confirming that they have been active in office. football activities, another affidavit by We have seen players who have JOB VACANCIES the structure they represent confirming long been incapacitated only visited the candidate’s position and the date of recently, leaving many to wonder why appointment to the position in that the football leadership which has been Botswana National Olympic Committee are seeking candidates for a number of positions within the organisation. Based at the structure/club and finally a letter of in office for the past four years had to BNOC offices in Gaborone, the organisations seeks dynamic candidates who will add value and drive the strategic and operational appointment or minutes supporting leave it till late to roll out this important effectiveness of the organisation. the appointment or election date to philanthropic project. the said structure. This according to FUB, a key player in player welfare the communique is in accordance with matters, has also been in existence Article 33.5 of the BFA constitutions. long before the current leadership Programmes Manager management and accounting functions of the organisation and work- The Article states in full: “The came into office. So, they cannot be an ing closely with the CEO candidates for the NEC positions shall excuse for the delayed visits. It is thus Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate is primarily responsi- have already been active in football, must difficult to read more goodwill on this not have been previously found guilty ble for leading the delivery of athlete development and welfare; with a Key responsibilities include: crusade than it being a mere campaign of any criminal offence incompatible gimmick, especially taking advantage special emphasis on elite athletes as well as effective administration • Providing and interpreting financial information with the position or declared insolvent, of the unit. • Monitors and manages cash flow and predicts future trends or failed the integrity test determined of our new sports loving minister who by the BFA Electoral Committee and would not fail to play a parental role in • Formulates strategic and long-term business plans as stipulated in the BFA’s Ethics Code, matters close to his heart if called upon Key responsibilities include: • Develops mechanisms to minimise financial risk have residency within the territory of to do so. • facilitating adequate education for athletes on anti-doping and • Manages the financial accounting, monitoring and reporting sys- The timing of the Ashford BFA, must not be less than 30 years testing, tems and not more than 75 years old”. Mamelodi driven professionalization As the Electoral Committee only crusade in which the BFA president • preparation of athletes and teams for major international compe- • Develops and manages budgets and produces accurate financial seems to want to verify one aspect made it clear in a recent radio interview titions including performance, wellness, welfare and management reports of the stipulations of Article 33.5 of that that he would “personally”be part • Implementation of elite coach and athlete development pro- • Liaises with stakeholders including auditors, bankers, and MYSC grammes and assisting in acquiring international scholarships etc for Botswana athletes. Applicants are expected to hold a Bachelors degree in Accountancy, • Leads implementation of programmes covering elite coaching, Finance, Economics or Professional Accountancy qualification or sim- sports technology, sport psychology, sport science and medicine. ilar, and to hold current membership of BICA or other professional, in- • Monitoring and evaluation of athlete development programmes ternationally recognised accounting institute. • Forging strategic relationships for the development of high- per- formance sport in Botswana A minimum of 5 years’ experience at Management level is required • Participating in strategic planning and programme development. whilst extensive knowledge of Government budgeting and account- FINAL ing procedures would be an added advantage. Applicants are expected to be able to contribute substantially to the BNOC budget development process as well as the strategic planning Corporate Services Manager WHISTLE and promotion of elite sport in Botswana and the management of the OLIBILE SIKWANE unit. The successful applicant will have a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Reporting to the CEO this position aims to provide strategic leader- Science, Sports Administration of relevant equivalent; a post gradu- ship in the provision of administration, procurement, human resourc- ate qualification will be an added advantage. 5 years’ experience, of es and ICT support services to the organisation BFA elections: We must which a minimum of 3 must be at a senior management level. Exten- sive knowledge or sports instruments in use in Botswana would be an Key responsibilities include: added advantage. • Development and implementation of strategies, policies, pro- vet and sieve grammes and procedures for the organisation in the areas of ad- Business Development and Strategy Manager ministration, procurement, human resources and ICT support and The Botswana Football Association is We must be candid and honest. records management preparing for elections for the Executive We must vet and sieve. Football is a This position is primarily responsible for leading the development and pro- Develop and implement business plans and budgets for the de- Committee which will steer the industry national treasure. We need fit and proper • into a new era of commercialisation. people to lead us in football. If we fail, viding oversight of the BNOC’s corporate strategies to support the partment I think we all agree that serious we will get unfit people who will then organisation’s growth, whilst working in close collaboration with the • Ensure the development and implementation of transparent pro- decisions must be made to catapult us regulate and direct football for the next CEO. curement procedures into a new era in which football is not four years. I think we need to give football just played but is also managed and the dignity and reputation it deserves. • Deploying appropriate risk management strategies for the securi- organised differently especially at club The big name it has in Europe and Key responsibilities include: ty of the organisations assets against loss level. The whole mission of the NEC is South America must continue to evolve • Oversight of the corporate strategy • Manages the Botswana Olympic and Commonwealth Museum and to give direction, to regulate and make and transform lives. Football therefore conditions conducive for football to run deserves to be respected and must be • Monitoring and reporting of performance against strategy Hall of Fame smoothly with fewer problems. led by respectable people of integrity, • Conducts research and identifies growth opportunities • Provides support to the BNOC Board The elections are scheduled for 8th credibility and credence. We need • Advises on operational improvements for cost saving and value • Participates in the development of corporate strategies and ob- August 2020, if conditions permit. We people with a proper background and hope that nothing changes to allow a traceable track record in football, and creation jectives elections to take place. I am not quite their professional space. We must never • Promotes BNOC with stakeholders and prospective partners or • Facilitates and oversees BNOC interests in third party contracts worried about the circumstances under go into football because we are looking sponsors which we operate, which are made for a job. Most people use football as a Monitors communications Applicants must have a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, difficult by Covid-19 restrictions and stepping stone to accumulate wealth or • regulations around social distancing; expand their social capital or to prepare • Supports Income generation projects Commerce or related qualification and at least five years’ experience my worry is the quality and caliber of a launch for a political journey. at management level. A post graduate qualification or membership of candidates before us. These are the most dangerous people It is important that we have quality The successful applicant, a natural collaborator who can build lasting a professional body would be an added advantage. in football. I wish I was part of the relationships for the organisation will have either a Bachelor’s degree candidates to be entrusted with football vetting process to help sieve seriously the direction and mandate. I have been names before us as candidates. Football in Business Admin, Industrial Management Finance, Economics or Fi- following football since 1993. I know people around football. I have been needs thinkers, liberal people who are nance, or the equivalent in relevant work experience. A relevant post engaged in football, both within and prepared to go all the way to make it a graduate qualification would be an added advantage. A minimum of Are you interested in any of the challenging and dynamic positions – without the country since 2003. I know possibility and a vehicle through which 5 years relevant experience, with at least two in a business develop- please apply to The Human Resource consultant – via the link youngsters could eek out a living. the players, the coaches, administrators, https://premiere.jb.skillsmapafrica.com (click on description for each supporters and the leadership we deserve. The way people have of late come ment or corporate strategy position is essential. Now, I am not quite sure if we to view football as a gateway to riches relevant position), or contact [email protected]. deserve the names we have before us. I is regrettable. I put my hopes on the Ethics Committee and the Electoral Finance Manager think we need more quality to raise hands Applications should be received by the 23rd July 2020. to compete for NEC positions. I am told Committee to do the right thing and there is Ethics Committee in place to give us a credible election. But before we Responsible for organising, managing and controlling the financial study and vet names that will contest. I even get to that election, we need only wish I were part of that committee. We credible candidates to compete for space cannot risk. We must never compromise. in the NEC. Sports Analysis | News | Results July 12 - 18, 2020

Nkobolo BFA electoral code requirements Smoke and Mirrors recuperates n ‘Rules are Changed midway through the Game’- Aspiring Candidates lament from home

BOTLHALE KOOTHUPILE which they did,” the aspiring contestant opined. his past week, contestants “Now, almost two weeks after for the Botswana Football names had been submitted, they Association (BFA) executive then turn around to tell us to submit positions were left aghast other documents, which by the way as the BFA Electoral are not prerequisites according to Committee sent them a letter seeking the electoral code. If they were so T required, they would have required them to depose some affidavits. The letter requiring affidavits us to submit them from the onset was sent to all aspiring BFA National and would have not waited a full two Executive Committee (NEC) weeks before requiring them,” said members on the 6th July 2020 and the contestant. was signed by the BFA electoral Interestingly, in the letter, there board Vice Chairperson Ntlogelang was no date set for the aspiring Modise. candidates to have submitted the In the letter, the aspirants said documents, sparking a fear that Local 400m track athlete Onkabetse are required to submit affidavits some documents may come late, Nkobolo confirming that they ‘have been active thus delaying an already delayed in football’ and another affidavit process. GODFREY MOWANENG by ‘the structure they represent The contestants are worried that confirming their position and date by the time the names are published, Following a three-month spell in a of appointment to the position in the which may be a long time off as hospital bed after a fatal car crash structure.’ the BFA Electoral Committee still early this year, national team sprinter According to the letter, this was awaits all affidavits, they will be left Onkabetse Nkobolo has been released in line with Article 33.5 of the BFA with only two weeks to campaign, from hospital. constitution of 2019. The article which would not be enough. Having spent days at the Bokamoso stipulates that ‘in order for one to “Right now, we are left with less Private Hospital and Princess Marina be eligible for election to a position than four weeks before we go to Hospital, Nkobolo is reported to be in the BFA NEC, one has to have the elections. For us, this is unfair. recuperating from home. already been active in football before We cannot campaign as we are not The talented 400m sprinter was the elections.’ supposed to say anything that may involved in a car crash after breaking The aspirants were also required be deemed to be dragging the name camp protocols together with team mate to submit ‘a letter of appointment or of the association in the mud,” the Baboloki Thebe when they sneaked out minutes supporting the appointment contestant said. of national team camp. or election date to the said structure.’ “If we criticize them before While attended at home by his For the opponents of the current the names are released, we risk doctors, it is not yet clear whether the BFA regime, the new requirements suspensions. They have literally tied athlete will return to track after suffering were ‘just an engineered witch hunt’ our hands behind our backs while a spinal injury that left his lower body targeting some opponents of the they continue fighting with us,” the weakened. regime. contestant continued. It is said that his upper body has since “Rules of the game are being “The current regime and those recovered and currently working with a changed midway through the game,” The BFA electoral committee is under fire as aspiring candidates question its delays to publish name of candidates (FILE PICTURE) aligned to it are campaigning. We physiotherapist to strengthen his lower one contender, who for the purpose know that they have been given body with expectation that a report from of this article we will call contender monies to traverse the country to the doctor will determine his athletics Jay laments. “These are just knee- extent to which the BFA Electoral These very same sentiments are According to the contestants, Surprisingly, the contestant says make the so called COVID 19 relief future soon. jerk requirements inclusions meant Board would go to please the current shared by other contenders who say when the registrations started, they when they were waiting for the release assessments. They are using this as a In an interview with Sunday Standard, to target some of the contestants,” regime, which they say is influencing the requirements for affidavits by were given two forms to fill as per the of names of potential candidates, cover to campaign,” the contestant Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) another says. the electoral board’s decisions. the BFA Electoral Board are very electoral code requirements. the Electoral Committee shifted the concluded. Vice President (VP) Administration For these contestants, who “These additional requirements questionable. “The first form we were given goalposts. Meanwhile, attempts by this Oabona Theetso confirmed that Nkobolo commented on a condition of from the BFA Electoral Board “You can read the BFA Electoral was personal information form. In it, “If you ask them, they will tell publication to get a comment from is gradually recovering from home as they anonymity for fear of reprisals, the are something we have never seen Code, the BFA constitution or the we had to fill all our personal details. you they had an induction. At the the BFA Electoral Board Committee await a full report on the athlete’s future. change of rules midway through the previously. There is nothing in the BFA Ethics again and again and you The second was an integrity check said induction, they were supposed proved futile at the time of going to “Nkobolo has been released from election process is something alien. Electoral Code concerning these will never see these anywhere,” one which is also a requirement,” said the to compile the list of everything they press as the Chairperson’s number hospital and is doing well in his recovery For them, this is a signal of the codes,” contender Jay decries. says. contestant. would require from the candidates, rang unanswered. program. We are currently awaiting a report from his doctor as he has started strength training of his lower body. His upper body is doing great and back to PATIENCE LEPHOGOLE government’s health protocols, as normal while his lower body is being they continue to work on ways to monitored by a physiotherapist,” Theetso With training having resumed two BCA plays by Covid-19 rules normalize and make this time easier told Sunday Standard. weeks back, the Botswana Cricket for everyone. However, Theetso said despite the gradual recovery, Nkobolo is not yet able Association (BCA) is adamant that “Like every sport code affected Development (MYSC) for financial He added that the ICC is to walk without assistance as he still uses they are following all required health by Covid19, cricket also had to alter grants for national team players. encouraging them to follow crutches for support. protocols from their mother body their way of running things. ICC He added that the applications proposed and approved plans as “There is still hope as he is not wheel – the Botswana National Sports issued a memo that there will be no for players’ COVID 19 relief have well as align themselves to what chair bound despite the spine injury. He Council (BNSC). use of saliva on the ball as per some already been submitted and hopefully needs to be done. still uses crutches for walking and at times The BCA secretary Sumod player’s habit,” he explained. soon they will pay off their packages. The BCA Secretary further a wheel chair at home when he tires. We Damodar said they managed to He went on to add that before “Despite activities been nullified, added that they are aware that are still hopeful that he will fully recover submit their plan and it got approved, players come back for training, the and some postponed, soon they will COVID 19 is here to stay, hence the and return to track but the doctor will hence resuming their training sessions BCA ‘asks for players’ guardians’ be back in action hence the need to need to learn to live with it. determine his fate in the near future,” for national men and women teams permission as their health comes get the team ready.” Where possible, he said players revealed Theetso. as well as the under 19 team. first.’ “Our players are reacting very are advised to stay away from social Amongst Nkobolo’s top achievements “We are following strict health “Although this is not compulsory, well to the new normal. They are all media as it seems to be more of a in the athletics arena include Gold Coast measures to ensure that our players, our player’s parents are reacting well in high spirits and happy to be back negative tool than a positive for Commonwealth Games Gold medal coaches and administrator’s health is to this new norm,” Damodar said. on open fields after being indoors for people’s mental health during these in the 4x400m relay and another Gold well taken care of. We had a company Our players have been training well Batting COVID 19 Blues …, cricket is resuming its activities following a a long time,” he said. critical and challenging times. medal in the All Africa games in Rabat sanitizing our premises thoroughly, and adhering to what is needed of “They also seem to have quickly In conclusion, Damodar noted coronavirus induced stoppage (PIC: PRESS PHOTO) Morocco last year. and they also left some staff to ensure them.” learnt to adjust to their new normal. that international, national and Nkobolo is one of the vital members regular sanitizing hence adhering to When asked on the mental Nonetheless, only time will tell how regional competitions that were social distancing. Our development to try keep them in good shape and of the national 4x 400m relay team as good health,” Damodar noted. assistance offered to players during well adjusted they are as we all try to postponed might be scheduled for coaches however kept in touch with fit,” he explained. he was also instrumental when the team The BCA secretarysaid they these trying times, the BCA Secretary fulfill our obligations for everyone’s this year in October, depending on their respective players and groups, Moreover, he added that the BCA gunned down silver medal at the Bahamas ensure that during training their said the association did what it had to safety in any case.” how the pandemic goes. supportingthem emotionally to keep had through the Botswana National IAAF World relays in 2017 and Gold players do not share any equipment. do despite the circumstances. Damodar further added that “We shall see as August them in highspirits.” Sports Commission (BNSC) medal at the 2016 African championships Hesaid the International Cricket “During lockdown, there was not ICC has encouraged all stakeholders approaches how they are scheduled “Our coaches shared workouts applied to the Ministry of Youth held in Durban, South Africa. Council (ICC) has also made some much that could be done due to the plans with their players for home use, Empowerment, Sport and Culture to follow their mother body and because good health comes first changes due to the pandemic. despite limited time,” he concluded.

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