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SUNDAY STANDARD REPORTER “Our understanding is that Choppies and Payless (and not hoppies Chief Executive Woodblock) were at all relevant Offi cer Ramachandran times, competitors of one another, in Ottapathu, High Court that they operated supermarket retail judge Dr Zein Kebonang stores. The evidence suggests that the Cand former Cabinet buying group agreement essentially Minister Sadique Kebonang face an entailed an agreement in terms of investigation on suspicions that they which Choppies and Payless (i.e. masterminded a corrupt scheme that competitors) would jointly procure enabled Choppies and Payless to their products from suppliers. operate a business cartel. Woodblock, according to the merger A report compiled by Peo Legal, notifi cation relating to the Malique- a law fi rm commissioned by the Payless merger was, at the time, a Botswana Competition Authority wholesaler of fast moving consumer states in part: “needless to say the goods (FMCG) and as such, was evidence set out above is serious seemingly in a vertical relationship to and troubling. We recommend that Choppies and Payless.” the Authority initiate an internal and The buying group agreement external investigation into the parties created the potential, “ for at least that feature in this narrative – namely Choppies and Payless to fi x purchase Dr Kebonang, Sadique Kebonang, prices and trading conditions, Reginald Kebonang, Mr Ottapathu potentially divide markets ( by jointly and Mr Malique – and also into agreeing on the suppliers from whom members of the Authority that were they would jointly purchase their involved in the matter, in order to products); and generally manifested establish the truth.” conduct engaged in by competitors Peo Legal picked a paper trail that potentially had net anti- suggesting that Dr Zein Kebonang, competitive effect.” then Chairperson of the Competition The report suggests that the Commission may have had a fi nancial decision not to notify the merger was interest in the anti-competitive deal a bit to hide this agreement which between Payless and Choppies. was ‘potentially collusive or had and “Whilst we did uncover net anti-competitive effect.” intimations on impropriety on Curiously, the Competition the part of the Authority and/or Authority allowed Choppies, the Commission in relation to the Payless and Woodblock to conduct handling of the” merger “we did not themselves as a “buying group with uncover any fi rm evidence of such Zein Kebonang Ramachandran Ottapathu impunity for a period of three years impropriety,” states the report. from 2014 to 2017. The questionable deal dates back Competition Act, and that it met the Ottapathu buccaneering scheme to Malique, Choppies would come to be does not seem to have interrogated considered.” That decision “came to have to 2013 when businessman Saleem fi nancial thresholds for a notifi able take over Payless. Peo Legal uncovered the de facto controller of Payless.” the merging parties “on this serious “That the Authority apparently unfortunate consequences, certain Malique acquired 90% of the entire merger. The parties to the merger “evidence that the Malique-Payless The Competition Authority contravention of the Competition did not take action against the documents provided to us suggest issued share capital of Payless from (Mr Malique and Hennings and/or merger was likely nothing more however not only condoned the Act”. It further states that “a merging parties is all the more that, during the currency of the three- one William Henning. Payless) however did not notify the than a sham designed to enable failure to notify the merger, it also failure to notify a merger in may curious because when it did come year period, the parties operated as if The Malique Payless merger Competition Authority.” Choppies, a competitor of Payless, allowed the merging parties to notify jurisdictions…. Is often regarded as to know of the merger once it had they were one, particularly Choppies generated controversy from its It emerged recently during an to clandestinely acquire control over the merger retrospectively. a serious oversight on the part of been notifi ed (retrospectively), the and Payless who, signifi cantly were inception. The report by Peo legal assessment by Peo Legal that the Payless. Choppies appears to have This was apparently done without the merging parties…. It follows that Authority discovered that Choppies, competitors of one another. states that, “it is our understanding parties to the merger may have achieved this by secretly fi nancing interrogating the parties for their the reasons behind the Authority’s Payless and Woodblock were parties “Specifi cally, the evidence that the merger constituted a deliberately kept the merger from the Mr Malique’s acquisition of 90% of lapse. The report notes that “it is decision not to take action against to a so called “ buying group merger, as defi ned in terms of the Competition Authority to conceal the shares of Payless and through Mr “passing strange” that the Authority the parties to the merger must be agreement.” CONTINUES ON PG 2

Competition Authority report accuses Choppies & Payless of “sinister” motives

SUNDAY STANDARD REPORTER emption as a buying group in 2014 by agree on the parties that will supply group agreements may have been prosecuting Choppies and Payless in general – i.e. over and above those This, says the opinion was a legal ob- the Authority. those products, they effectively agree collusive, and Choppies and payless Botswana. in which Choppies and Payless are ligation on the part of the competi- A law fi rm commissioned to provide In their thick multi-paged opin- to divide the market viz suppliers, in may, for all intents and purposes have “the two authorities may also fi nd involved.” tion Authority. legal advice by the Competition Au- ion, Peo Legal observed that there is accordance with section 25(b) of the merged their operations without the it useful to cooperate in investigat- In the legal assessment even the “It is likely that the Authority thority has recommended that Chop- also a possibility of market division Competition Act. approval of the Authority. The evi- ing other retail buying agreements in Competition Authority does not es- failed to fulfi ll its statutory mandate pies Superstore and Payless be pros- by Choppies and Payless. “On a conspectus of all the evi- dence has revealed that the parties’ which Choppies and Payless are in- cape scot free. by not pursuing the merging parties. ecuted for possible price fi xing that According to Peo Legal, this is dence, it appears to us that an inves- motives are sinister.” volved (if any) both in Botswana and The legal opinion says the Com- The Authority should conduct an in- would have contravened the compe- so because if Choppies and Payless tigation into the conduct of Chop- The Report advises the Compe- South Africa. The authorities might petition Authority should have inves- ternal investigation into this failure tition laws. agree on the prices at which they pies and Payless is indeed warranted. tition Authority to co-operate with also consider co-operating in inves- tigated the merging parties’ failure to The two had been given an ex- will purchase their FMCG, and also On the face of it, the various buying the South African Commission in tigating buying group agreements in notify the Malique-Payless merger. CONTINUES ON PG 4

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Finance Ceiling for PS evades No end in sight for Bots, CEDA loans P100 billion should be question SA bilateral tensions THOBO MOTLHOKA States whether solicited or not, raised to KABELO SEITSHIRO since bilateral relations is the exclu- ust as there seemed to be sive preserve of sovereign nations. P100 million Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of progress in talks between “South Africa and Botswana enjoy Finance and Economic Development, Botswana and South Af- strong historical relations, dating With as many zeros as it has, P50 million Dr Wilfred Mandlebe has refused to be rica over the mutual legal back to the days of the struggle sounds like a lot of money but Business drawn into discussing the alleged Bank Jassistance matter, the Di- against apartheid.” Botswana would like to see the Citizen of Botswana (BoB) P100 Billion alleged rectorate of Public Prosecutions AfriForum Advocate Geri Nel Entrepreneurship Development Agency heist. (DPP) has come out to distance has held a couple of press confer- (CEDA) double that amount if its re- Appearing before the Parliamentary themselves from SA’s claims of re- ences accusing the SA government vised guidelines are to have the desired Accounts Committee (PAC) Mandlebe newed request for assistance. of defeating the ends of justice by economic impact. said he could not publicly discuss matters The DPP Director Stephen refusing to cooperate with Botswa- With COVID-19 having had a debil- which were still sub judice, adding that Tiroyakgosi has denied any knowl- na on the alleged money launder- itating effect on the national economy, there were ongoing processes regarding edge of a fresh request being made ing case. the Ministry of Investment, Trade and the matter. to SA ‘through diplomatic chan- Khama and Motsepe held a Industry has recalibrated CEDA guide- “Let the law take its course. It should nels’. “I have only learnt of such press conference together recently lines as one of the counter-measures not be undermined and appropriate statement from those who said with former SA Public Protec- to stimulate the economy. The revised action will be taken,” Mandlebe said. they saw on social media,” he told tor Thuli Madonsela and Britain’s guidelines set a ceiling of P50 million for this publication. The contract be- Mandlebe also warned that whoever Cherrie Blair in which they re- proposed large-scale projects. First stat- tween the DPP and AfriForum, he says any statement about this country leased fi ndings of a forensic inves- ing that the guidelines come at the right said, remains. should be very careful because it creates tigation sanctioned by the accused time and dovetail with the current eco- The SA government released unsubstantiated perceptions regardless duo with the aim of exonerating nomic recovery plan for the post-pan- a new statement this past Friday of who says it. He further said that he themselves. demic era, Business Botswana’s spokes- August 28, 2020 claiming Botswa- observed there could be some people The Findings by Blair’s com- na had refreshed its request for person, Patience Lebotse, then expresses responsible for pushing negative pany Omnia Strategy said “there is mutual legal assistance in relation one misgiving. perceptions about the country. no evidence that USD10.1 billion to the controversial P100 billion “The only issue is the ceiling of P50 The Finance PS told the PAC as a ever left the Bank of Botswana money laundering case supposedly million,” says Lebotse whose position is committee they have the right to call or entered international or South implicating former President Ian Public Affairs, Marketing and Communi- the Governor to come and explain the African bank accounts.” They Khama and SA’s Bridget Motsepe. cations Offi cer. “It should be increased issue adding that the matter was beyond also quoted Bank of Botswana “The Ministry confi rms that to P100 million, with a 10 percent con- his powers as PS explain. He said once the Department of Justice and Governor Moses Pelaelo who was tribution. That will enable Batswana to an issue is before court, in any form, it Constitutional Development has reported to have said the money participate in large-scale projects.” cannot be discussed. received a new request for mutual never left the bank and that Bo- Even in the ICT age where a lot “I’m saying that what we say legal assistance on 26 August 2020 tswana never had that amount of happens in the digital realm, some busi- regardless of where we seat in the money in its accounts in the fi rst (Wednesday late afternoon) from Stephen Tiroyakgosi nesses still need to literally take shape economy, we have one country and one the Republic of Botswana,” the place. “Furthermore, in relation to in a brick-and-mortar realm – which economy and that is what I’m simply statement from the Ministry of nels. SA had earlier in the week circumstances, each state usually The Ministry said Botswana’s the alleged infl ow into South Af- need land. As a matter of fact, the new saying.” Justice and Correctional Services expressed disappointment at the appoints a Central Authority to re- enlisting of the assistance of Afri- rica of part of this money in 2019, CEDA guidelines state that “promoters PAC Chairman, MP Dithapelo read. DPP’s decision to engage Afri- ceive assistance requests and the Forum to deal with matters which the South African Reserve Bank are required to secure necessary land and Keorapetse, warned the PS that by his “This follows a commitment kaner NGO AfriForum to push Central Authorities communicate are of a diplomatic and bilateral (SARB) has confi rmed it “could premises from which the project is to own admission, he must be careful with by the Republic of Botswana, the government to respond to Bo- with each other directly and for- nature is unprecedented, saying it not fi nd any record of the (i) trans- operate prior to funds disbursements.” what he says about the country especially made through diplomatic channels tswana’s request. “These requests ward the requests for assistance to goes against international law. action referred to, (ii) the payment Sunday Standard enquired whether the adding that Mandlebe is saying there are that a new request would be sent.” are conventionally transmitted the competent authority in their re- A said even the SADC Proto- having been approved (cleared), ei- new CEDA would not be hindered by billions missing from the Central Bank The Ministry said they would through diplomatic channels to spective States,” another statement col on Mutual Legal Assistance in ther inbound or outbound, or (iii) access to land, which it adjudges to be while on the other side the Governor continue to update the Botswana provide for direct communica- from SA’s Ministry of Justice and Criminal Matters makes no provi- of any cross-border fl ow of funds an unresolved problem. In response, Le- Moses Pelaelo has been quoted saying government on the status of their tion between central authorities of Correctional Services said earlier in sion for non-governmental entities in the amount referred to, inbound botse said that land is available and that there are no missing billion from bank. request through diplomatic chan- concerned states. Under normal the past week. to serve as intermediaries between or outbound from South Africa.” the one gap that needs to be fi lled is to MP for Bobonong Taolo Lucas said put in place a proper land management that previously the Minister of Finance system that would see to the servicing of has been mum on the matter adding that such land. he is wishy-washy about the BoB issue Ram, Kebonang twins face fresh investigation “The land for commercial venture adding that his junior who is the BoB activity is available for Batswana, espe- Governor Pelaelo is very clear that there cially in rural areas. The major constraint is no such money missing. CONTINUED FROM PG 1 According to a report compiled existence of this Trust Agreement shall enjoy the actual rights of deal. According to the Peo Legal has been funding which, to a large ex- “Can you as the PS Finance also by the Desai Law Group (DLG) would have been troubling (and shareholders and have the rights to report, “ in a minute seemingly tent, has been addressed by the new clear this issue and state your position suggests that Payless virtually who were Choppies lawyers for in clear contravention of the receive dividends; of a meeting of the Authority CEDA guidelines. If you go to the in- confi rming whether there is any money operated as though it were a some time, “ there appears to Competition Act) were it to have In addition to the dividend pay- capturing a meeting that took dustrial or commercial zones of any land missing, or are you afraid to offend Choppies subsidiary, so much exist or to once have existed, a been signed by Choppies”. out, Dr Z Kebonang shall receive place on 11th November 2014 so that Choppies seems to have board, you will fi nd undeveloped plots somebody,” said Lucas. trust agreement that entailed that The report further states: a monthly retainer that shall be between the Authority and inter alia controlled the strategic due to lack of targeted funding. Francis- In his submissions, Mandlebe stated Choppies (and not Mr Malique, “What is signifi cant about this determined by CDC; Sadique Kebonang Attorneys direction of Payless, and made town is another area where the commer- in the report that Botswana as a member as was ultimately the case) would is that Dr Kebonang appears to “in return for being a nominee who represented the buying strategic and business decisions on acquire 90% of Payless and have been the Chairperson of cial and industrial plots are available but of the International Community shareholder, CDC shall pay an group, the topic of discussion was Payless’ behalf. signifi cantly, that the remaining the Commission at this point in the problem is over the pricing.” considers the fi ght against money allowance to Mr R Kebonang, Payless request that the Authority This suggests that Payless and shares of Payless would be held by time. Indeed, he appears to have The latter notwithstanding, Lebo- laundering, terrorism fi nancing and which allowance shall be Choppies “engaged in collusive Dr Zein Kebonang. been involved in efforts between “ reconsider its decision relating tse says that there is still need for the the proliferation of weapons of mass determined by CDC. to the Choppies Buying Group destruction as top priority. He stated conduct, eliminated competition According to the Peo Legal the Authority and” the Malique Ministry of Land Management, Water “What appears to have been the exemption application.” The that government is doing everything amongst themselves and “covertly report, “the DLG conducted an Payless merger groups settlement and Sanitation Services to recalibrate concluded a merger (potentially in case is that the Chairperson of the following appears to be from the possible to build a robust Anti Money interview of members of the discussions for an exemption to its operational systems and processes in terms of which Choppies acquired Commission (Dr Kebonang) stood minute: “This is a friendly meeting Laundering, Counter Financing of Fours Group, which interview continue with the group buying order to align them with the imperatives the business of Payless by virtue Terrorism and Counter Proliferation was aimed at understanding, inter agreement with Choppies. to gain fi nancially from the Malique- aimed at achieving progress on the of the new CEDA. She mentions three of its apparent control over the Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) system to alia, the nature of the relationship “We have not been furnished Payless merger, albeit a different matter. Accusations will not help priorities in that regard: an asset register business of Payless.” protect the fi nancial system from being between Choppies, Payless and with, nor have we reviewed, the iteration of the merger. Whilst the to progress the matter and if there for developed and undeveloped land; en- “The Authority essentially gave used for money laundering, the fi nancing the Fours Group. The extract trust agreement. According to the Malique-Payless merger was not are any allegations of corruptions couraging strategic partnerships between license to Choppies and Payless of terrorism and proliferation. from the interview relating to the DLG Report, the trust agreement undertaken as contemplated in the (sic) these can be reported to the land owners and landless people with to engage in cartel conduct with “The listing of Botswana by the existence of the trust agreement in codifi es the following arrangement: trust agreement, the fact remains DCEC in the same way that if we “vibrant and viable projects”; and staff- impunity, states the report. EU will have negative impact on the question reads as follows: we have Dr Zein Kebonang was to be the that Dr Kebonang ostensibly had have any allegations these will be ing the Ministry with land management a trust agreement dated 21 February benefi cial owner of 10% of the professionals - especially those who spe- fi nancial services as local banks will face KEBONANG BROTHERS’ a business relationship with Mr reported accordingly.” 2014 suggesting that CDC is to acquire entire issue share capital of Payless. cialise in real estate management. diffi culty in doing business with their CONNECTION Ottapathu, Mr Malique, Choppies The report states that, “ the corresponding counterparts in the EU. 90% of the shares in Payless and the Choppies was to acquire the and Payless and, signifi cantly extract above suggests that the “Botswana is the only country that The Peo Legal report states that The listing also affects the processing remaining 10% being held by Dr Zein entire issued share capital of apparently stood to gain fi nancially Authority and Sadique Kebonang doesn’t know the value of its land and “throughout ……the decisions Kebonang, all to then be held in trust Payless “under trust”; of fi nancial transactions and reduce from these relationships, including Attorneys were aware that “ its contribution to GDP,” adds Lebotse of the Authority have been by a Mr Reginald Kebonang. Are you “Mr R Kebonang has accepted investor confi dence, which leads to loss from the Malique-Payless merger. corruptions” were afoot in with regard to the latter. diffi cult to rationalize and justify. aware of this agreement? If so, can you the entrustment from Choppies of business opportunities,” he stated. The Peo legal report states relations to the Malique-Payless On the whole, she says that the recal- The inference we draw from this explain it? Distribution Centre (CDC) of its ibrated CEDA guidelines are “a welcome He further stated that the – and it is nothing more than an that, “in addition it is possible merger, which augments the notion “The interviewees- who were shares in Payless” which suggests development” because they deal with is- government of Botswana prioritizes inference – is that the decisions that Dr Kebonang furthered the that there indeed was a conspiracy AML/CFT/CPF issues not only for shareholders of the Fours Group, that Choppies shares in Payless sues of security and the interest rates are of the Authority may have been including Mr Malique – said that were to be transferred to R potentially collusive Buying Group involving members of the compliance with the Financial Action competitive. There is a caveat though. infl uenced, potentially by Dr Zein they were unaware of the existence Kebonang; agreement, in that he was involved Authority and or the Commission Task Force- International Cooperation Lebotse says that like other government Kebonang and perhaps by others at of the trust agreement and noted “all shares (entrusted shares) in in the settlement discussions on the one hand and the merging Review Group requirements and the departments and agencies, CEDA has the Authority or Commission. This that the agreement was signed Payless shall be transferred to Mr between the Authority and the parties and their associates ( on the European Union listing, but more “struggled” with implementation and would go some way to explaining by only one party, being Zein R Kebonang to be held in trust for parties.” other). If the Authority itself was importantly, to protect the fi nancial adds that that particular aspect will de- the curious decisions taken by the Kebonang, not Choppies CDC and Dr Zein Kebonang; system from AML/CFT/CPF risks and Dr Kebonang’s twin brother not involved, at the very least it was termine whether the new guidelines are Authority during the saga.” The Peo Legal report states “the “CDC and Dr Zein Kebonang create a safe pass for investment. Sadique was also part of the aware of the corruption.” successful or not.

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THOBO MOTLHOKA matters which are purely of a diplomatic and bilateral nature on corruption heighten - is unprecedented,” SA’s Minis- Former International Affairs Minister Unity Dow maintains try of Justice and Correctional her latest decision to quit Cabi- Services wrote in a press state- net does not have anything to ment this past week. Afrobarometer do with the ongoing diplomatic “In international law, the tiff between Botswana and SADC Protocol on Mutual Le- KHONANI ONTEBETSE continent. In the most recent South Africa. gal Assistance in Criminal Mat- complete round of Afrobarom- The timing of her resigna- ters -makes no provision for While Botswana has long en- eter surveys (in 34 countries tion, coming on the back of the non-governmental entities to joyed high international stand- in 2016/2018), on average just heavily publicised Ian Khama, serve as intermediaries between ing on the rule of law and 36% of respondents described Bridget Motsepe press confer- States whether solicited or not, democracy, ordinary Batswana their government’s performance ence followed by a statement since bilateral relations is the feel that corruption is on the as “fairly” or “very” good. from the South African govern- exclusive preserve of sovereign rise citing the National Petro- Several other Southern Af- ment condemning Botswana’s nations.” The SA government leum Fund case, a new report rican governments received conduct in relation to the al- confi rmed receiving a manda- released by Afrobarometer has below-average ratings, includ- leged Bank of Botswana P100 mus application from AfriFo- revealed. ing Madagascar (10% approv- billion heist, fuelled speculation rum on behalf of Botswana. The report released in Au- al), Malawi (19%), Zimbabwe that Dow could have fallen out The application, they said, con- gust and authored by Thomas (22%), Zambia (24%), and with President Mokgweetsi Ma- tains confi rmatory affi davits Isbell and Batlang Seabo says South African (25%). sisi over the matter. ‘purportedly’ signed by the Di- over the past decade, percep- Most Batswana would sup- The Ministry of Foreign rector of Public Prosecutions, tions of corruption in the port an additional step to reduce Affairs and International Co- Tiroyakgosi. Presidency and Parliament have corruption in public procure- operation have been completely The desperation demon- increased sharply, and only half ment: 80% say politicians and side-lined by the Directorate of strated by the DPP actions of citizens approve of the gov- senior public servants should be Public Prosecutions (DPP) in seems, by all accounts, unwar- ernment’s performance in fi ght- excluded from public tenders. the latter’s efforts to seek mu- Unity Dow ranted given SA’s own confi r- ing corruption. Despite considerable me- tual legal assistance from the mation that they have provided While a majority of Batswa- dia coverage, only one in three SA government. seek mutual legal assistance mal circumstances transmitted Botswana with mutual legal as- na say that ordinary citizens can Batswana (35%) say they have The DPP’s initial decision from the SA government. through diplomatic channels. sistance on six matters in 2019 do their part in reducing cor- heard about the NPF scandal, to engage Afrikaner pressure Mutual legal assistance is a After the prosecutor prepares alone. Sunday Standard ruption, they believe that re- the report shows. group AfriForum only served form of cooperation between a request, it is authenticated by Speaking to porting corruption carries a risk Co-accused in NPF case Citizens with post-second- to further cripple the already countries for the purpose of the competent national court in former foreign minister Dow of retaliation, and many have ary education (69%) and urban severed relations between Ma- collecting and exchanging in- the requesting State and then would not be drawn into dis- doubts about whether those likely to feel that their democ- (32%), and civil servants (32%) residents (51%) are more likely sisi and Cyril Ramaphosa’s ad- formation. A state may ask for delivered by the foreign affairs cussing the current diplomatic accused of corruption will be racy is working and that elected are corrupt, followed closely by to be aware of the allegations ministrations. and provide evidence located ministry to the embassy of the tensions between the two coun- prosecuted and punished. leaders and state institutions are the police (30%). then their less-educated and ru- Dow’s silence on a matter in another to assist in criminal requested State. Dow’s Ministry tries saying her resignation was The duo’s fi ndings suggest trustworthy, the authors said. Fewer citizens see wide- ral counterparts (not shown). that fell within her portfolio as investigations or proceedings in of International Affairs have based on internal Botswana a number of insights for policy “Botswana’s exceptionality spread corruption among tra- Among those who had Minister of International Af- from the other country. however been conspicuously Democratic Party matters. makers and activists: Increasing as an example of democracy, ditional leaders (12% “most” heard about the scandal, the fairs, and her subsequent deci- This is in the form of a for- absent from the process. While she denies having corruption lessens how much good governance, and the rule or “all”), judges and magistrates overwhelming majority (82%) sion to step down, have given mal request from the judicial The SA government ex- made a couple of unsuccessful democracy Batswana feel they of law is being questioned in (16%), tax offi cials (18%), and say they are “very concerned” credence to speculation about authority of the State to a judi- pressed shock at Botswana’s attempts to quit offi ce over the Sunday Standard are getting. Perceptions that the light of recent corruption religious leaders (19%). about the alleged embezzle- the former Minister’s differ- cial authority of the other State conduct in relation to a request previous weeks corruption is increasing over and offi cial misconduct scan- Generally, there is an in- ments, in addition to 13% who ence of opinion with President in which the requested judicial for cooperation on the alleged has been reliably informed the time are signifi cantly correlated dals. Given the way that percep- creasing trend, over the past de- say they are “somewhat con- Masisi, DPP’s Stephen Tiroyak- authority is asked to perform money laundering case impli- Specially Elected MP expressed with lower perceptions of Bo- tions of corruption and of the cade, in the view that most/all cerned.” gosi, and Directorate of Intel- one or more specifi ed actions, cating Motsepe (Ramaphosa’s her decision to President Ma- tswana as a functioning democ- government’s anti-corruption offi cials in the presidential of- Respondents who were ligence and Security (DIS) boss usually collecting evidence and sister in law) and former Presi- sisi as early as mid-July 2020. “I racy and less satisfaction with efforts tie in with citizens’ trust fi ce, Parliament, and local coun- aware of the scandal are about Brigadier Peter Magosi. interviewing witnesses on be- dent Khama. believe I can contribute more the way its democracy is work- and views of democracy, ad- cils are involved in corruption. evenly divided between those It remains a subject of spec- half of the requesting judicial “The enlisting of the assis- to Parliamentary debates as a ing (i.e. less perceived supply of dressing corruption will be Between 2008 and 2019, this who think it’s likely (“some- ulation as to why the DPP by- authority. tance of a non-governmental back-bencher than a minister,” democracy). important for how Botswana view increased by 26 percentage what” or “very”) that those passed the Ministry to directly Requests are under nor- organization, to deal with such she has said. “The regression models moves forward,” the report points for the Presidency, 17 accused of misappropriating suggest that perceived corrup- says. points for MPs, and 7 points funds from the NPF will be tion in the Presidency is strong- According to the report, for local councillors (despite a prosecuted in court (47%) and ly associated with less trust in 50% of Batswana say corrup- 6-point drop between 2017 and those who consider prosecution government institutions as well tion increased “somewhat” 2019. unlikely (49%). as lower levels of perceived or “a lot” over the previous Despite perceptions of in- Perceived chances of the Orange Business supply of democracy,” the re- year, while only two out of 10 creasing corruption, a majority accused being prosecuted ap- port says (21%) believe that it decreased (56%) of Batswana say the gov- pear to be associated with per- The authors added: “We and about the same propor- ernment is performing “fairly ceived corruption in the courts. Step up your business performance fi nd no signifi cant effect for tion (19%) say it remained un- well” or “very well” in fi ghting Among Batswana who say no perceived corruption among changed. Among key elected corruption. But this refl ects a judges or magistrates are cor- members of Parliament and and non-elected offi cials, the signifi cant decline in positive as- rupt, a majority (54%) think Select the perfect offer that enables you to WIN local government councillors. Presidency, Parliament, and civil sessments over the past decade it’s likely that the accused will and step up your business performance The president must lead by ex- servants are most widely seen (from 69% in 2008). be prosecuted. But among re- ample!” as corrupt. About one-third of Still, the Botswana govern- spondents who see widespread Batswana who think the respondents say that “most” or ment’s marks on fi ghting cor- corruption among judges and government is doing a good job “all” offi cials in the Presidency ruption are better than those magistrates, only 40% say pros- of fi ghting corruption are more (34%), members of Parliament in most countries across the ecution in the NPF case is likely. Sellecta Pro Undernutrition is stalking Batswana – WFP

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A World Food Programme (WFP) Hunger Map for 2020 which depicts the prevalence of undernourishment in the total population between 2017 and 2019 says 15–24,9% of the population in Botswana is undernourished. Undernutri- tion refers to insuffi cient intake of energy and nutrients to meet an individual’s needs to main- tain good health. “The prevalence of under- nourishment (PoU) is an esti- mate of the proportion of the population whose habitual food consumption is insuffi cient to provide the dietary energy levels Undernutrition is stalking Botswana that are required to maintain a normal, active and healthy life,” of possible estimation errors to pose risks to the nutritional child undernutrition, it is essen- says the Hunger Map. in some of the underlying pa- status and survival of young tial to include wasted children in According to the Hunger rameters, national estimates are children in Botswana. Research the list of vulnerable groups to Map, the prevalence of under- reported as a three-year mov- suggests that malnutrition will Covid-19. nutrition measures progress to- ing average,” says WFP Hunger surge because of declines in The World Health Organ- wards Sustainable Development Map. household incomes, changes in isation (WHO) defi nes malnu- Goal Target 2.1 which aims to The fi ndings seem to affi rm the availability and affordability trition as defi ciencies, excesses end hunger and ensure access the fi ndings of another report of nutritious foods, and inter- by all people, in particular the released recently entitled: The ruptions to health, nutrition, or imbalances in a person’s in- poor and people in vulnerable 2020 Global Nutrition Report Ac- and social protection services. take of energy and/or nutrients. situations, including infants, to tion on equity to end malnutrition “The Covid-19 pandemic The term malnutrition covers 2 safe, nutritious and suffi cient which stated that Botswana has also risks becoming a nutrition broad groups of conditions. Visit or the nearest Orange Shop food all year round by 2030. an undernutrition problem. The crisis, as overburdened health- One is ‘under-nutrition’— The worst countries in Af- Nutrition Report highlighted care systems, disrupted food which includes stunting (low rica are Lesotho, Chad, Libe- that Botswana will not meet the systems and income loss pre- height for age), wasting (low ria and Rwanda were over 35 2025 global nutritional target of vent children and women from weight for height), underweight percent of the population is achieving “a 40% reduction in accessing nutritious diets and (low weight for age) and micro- undernourished. Other coun- the number of children under-5 essential nutrition services, in- nutrient defi ciencies or insuf- tries in Botswana’s category who are stunted”, adding that cluding those for the early de- fi ciencies (a lack of important with 15-24,9% of their popu- Botswana will also not be able tection and treatment of child lation undernourished are Ma- to reduce and maintain child- wasting,” says WFP. vitamins and minerals). The lawi, Ethiopia, Gabon, Angola, hood wasting to less than 5% Experts have also said that other is overweight, obesity and Togo, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire and by 2025. as the Covid-19 pandemic diet-related non-communicable Burkina Faso. The unprecedented Cov- reaches countries such as Bo- diseases (such as heart disease, “To reduce the influence id-19 pandemic is also expected tswana with a high burden of stroke, diabetes and cancer). 4 News August 30 - 5 September, 2020 Angola commits to ensuring sustainability of Okavango Delta A new Angolan conservationist Minister brings a glimmer of hope to the survival of the Okavango wetland basin, Writes THOBO MOTLHOKA

he appointment of Trans-frontier Conservation Adjany Costa as the Area (KAZA). Minister of Tourism The Act is expected to sig- and Environment in nifi cantly improve the protec- TAngola may just be tion of the Okavango River what the doctor ordered for the Delta, Africa’s last-remaining Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd future of Botswana’s continued wetland wilderness. dependence on the fl ow of the “Basically if we all protect Okavango Delta. the Angola Okavango Region it Costa (a marine biologist) means that all entire Okavango assumed her ministerial duties will be safe,” the Angolan CEO EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) in April this year just a couple tells Sunday Standard. of years after completing the “I also take this opportunity - BOTSCM – SERV – 001 – 08 - 2020 National Geographic’s Oka- to invite all tourism companies vango Wilderness Project ex- in the region to invest in Ango- pedition (led by conservation- lan region of Okavango. The Expression of Interest- Lighting improvement study at Botash ist Steve Boyes) traversing the agency is available to present Angolan highlands around the the business opportunities and %RWVZDQD$VK 3W\ /WG %RWDVK DWZZZERWDVKEZZDVHVWDEOLVKHGLQDQGLVORFDWHGDW6XD3DQLQ source lakes of the Okavango provide institutional support to QRUWKHDVWHUQ%RWVZDQD%RWDVKLVWKHODUJHVWPDQXIDFWXUHURI6DOW VRGLXPFKORULGH DQG6RGD$VK VR- GLXPFDUERQDWH LQWKHVRXWKHUQ$IULFDQUHJLRQ7KHQDPHSODWHFDSDFLW\RIWKHSODQWLVWRQQHV River Basin, which spans parts help all the companies to imple- RI6RGD$VKDQGWRQQHVRI6DOWSHUDQQXP of Angola, Namibia, and Bo- ment private investment in the tswana. region.” The Okavango Delta The objective of Okavango formed part of a serious de- “Background %RWDVK ZLVKHV WR LQYLWH FRQWUDFWRUV  FRPSDQLHV Wilderness Project is to protect bate in the Botswana Parliament 0RVWRISODQWOLJKWLQJLVWKURXJKXVHRIÁXRUHVFHQW GRPLFLOHG LQ %RWVZDQD  ZLWK WKH UHOHYDQW H[SHUL- the delta by ensuring that the early 2020 with some MPs ex- WXEHZKLFKDUHDQHQYLURQPHQWDOKD]DUGPDLQO\ HQFHDQGH[SHUWLVHLQWKHDERYHPHQWLRQHGÀHOG world understands the impor- pressing concerns about tension WRVXEPLWWKHLUSURSRVDOV GXHWRWKHIROORZLQJ tance of the ecological services between Botswana and Angola provided by the Okavango wet- over the Okavango waters. ¾ 7KH ÁXRUHVFHQW WXEHV DUH EULWWOH DQG EUHDN ,QWHUHVWHGFRQWUDFWRUVFRPSDQLHVVKRXOGVXEPLW land ecosystem. Former International Rela- HDVLO\UHVXOWLQJLQJODVVZDVWHZKLFKLVQRWELR- WKHLUFRPSDQ\SURÀOHV WZRFRSLHV LQSODLQVHDOHG GHJUDGDEOHUHVXOWLQJLQDQHQYLURQPHQWDOGLV- HQYHORSHVFOHDUO\PDUNHG The Okavango River Ba- tions Minister Unity Dow ex- SRVDOQLJKWPDUH EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Lighting improvement sin Water Commission (OKA- plained to Parliament that while study at Botash and addressed to: ¾ 7KHWXEHVFRQWDLQPHUFXU\YDSRUVDSRLVRQRXV COM) has been at the centre Botswana does not want An- JDVZKLFKDUHUHOHDVHGLQWRWKHDWPRVSKHUH of creating a sustainable plan New Angola Minister of Tourism Adjany Costa. (Pic - National Geographic) gola to take any action that may The Material Manager ZKHQWKHWXEHVEUHDNWKHUHE\FRQWDPLQDWLQJ for the future of the river that affect the fl ow of water into the %RWVZDQD$VK 3W\ /WG WKHHQYLURQPHQW includes preserving the biologi- The CEO says his agency especially in the Cuando Wild- country, the government rec- 3ULYDWH%DJ62: cal diversity of the Okavango was created by the Angolan life Dispersal area that connects ognized the Angolans do have ¾ 7KHÁXRUHVFHQWOLJKWLVQRW89SURWHFWHGDQGDV 6RZD7RZQ VXFKWKHGLIIXVHUWKDWLVFRYHUVDUHDWWDFNHG Botswana Delta. government specifi cally to en- national parks of Botswana, needs and requirements that E\VXQOLJKWDQGEHFRPHEULWWOH It remains in the best inter- sure the resources at Okavango Namibia, Zambia and Angola. may not always align with Bo- &RPSDQ\SURSRVDOVDUHWREHVXEPLWWHGLQVHDOHG est of Botswana that the An- in Angola side will be sustain- He says the four countries must tswana’s plans. 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Confl ict, which Angola has yet to ratify, here and need it for the delta,” WKHQLJKW of the Delta. together with rampant poaching provides a framework for this she said.  6XEPLVVLRQV UHFHLYHG DIWHU WKH FORVLQJ GDWH DQG Scope of work WLPHVKDOOQRWEHFRQVLGHUHG Sunday Standard spoke to drove herds of elephants to Bo- kind of cooperation between The Okavango Delta is the 7KH VWXG\ VKRXOG FRYHU WKH IROORZLQJ DUHDV VHSD- Company Proposals received via telephonic, tel- the new Tourism authority in tswana, leading to the country’s the countries but the CEO mainstay of Botswana’s tour- UDWHO\ ex, email or facsimile will not be considered Angola to establish the govern- highest population of elephants would not commit to time- ism industry which accounted ment’s future plans for their in the world. frames citing the COVID-19 for more than USD 2.8 billion 1. 7KHUDLOZD\OLQHOLJKWLQJ 1RWZLWKVWDQGLQJ DQ\WKLQJ LQ WKH IRUHJRLQJ %R- side of the Okavango. It is this overpopulation of crisis. He said however that he (P31.6 billion) in 2018 repre- 2. *HQHUDO SODQW OLJKWLQJ LQFOXGLQJ WKH VWHDP WVZDQD$VKLVQRWERXQGWRDFFHSWDQ\SURSRVDO “The Angola region of elephants and the human, wild- expects Angola to present its senting 13,4% of all economic JHQHUDO SODQW DV ZHOO DV WKH FRDO KDQGOLQJ QRUJLYHUHDVRQVIRUWKHQRQ²DFFHSWDQFH)XUWKHU- Okavango is the less developed life confl ict that formed the ba- position on the Protocol in the impact in Botswana or one in plant PRUH %RWVZDQD $VK LV QHLWKHU REOLJDWHG WR UHLP- part of the entire Okavango. sis for Botswana’s 2019 decision near future. every seven dollars in the coun- EXUVHDQ\H[SHQVHVLQFXUUHGLQWKHSUHSDUDWLRQRI 3. 7KH EXLOGLQJV  RIÀFH OLJKWLQJ LQFOXGLQJ WKH We need to explore the natural to cull the giants, lifting a long “At institutional level the try’s economy, according to the FRPSDQ\SURSRVDOV ZRUNVKRSV resources in our side in a sus- standing ban on trophy hunting. National Agency of Okavango World Travel & tourism Council 4. 7KH9HWJDWHVWUHHWDVZHOODVJDWH 6HFXULW\ Enquiries and requests for more information to be tainable way to diversify our If the Angolans can manage Region ‘ANAGERO’ was creat- (WTTC) report. The industry FKHFNSRLQW OLJKWLQJ sent to: economy through tourism and to provide a conducive environ- ed to coordinate on the ground supported at least 84 000 jobs other cross cutting sectors and ment for wildlife along their all the activities for protection and 8.9% of Botswana’s total Options Mosepele Captain Setilo bring prosperity for the com- side of the Okavango Delta, and sustainable development. employment. The industry is 7KH VWXG\ VKRXOG FOHDUO\ GLVWLQJXLVK EHWZHHQ WKH Email: [email protected] munity living there,” says Rui a migration of elephants may Institutional project for infra- driven by leisure travelers and RSWLRQVRIIHUHGLH 6214288 Jorge Da Silva Lisboa, CEO of relief Botswana of the current structure and demining has tourists who account for 96% Angola’s National Agency for burden, consequently saving the been implemented in the area. of the spending while business 1. Solar lighting optionDGYDQWDJHVDQGGLVDG- OR YDQWDJHVDQGFRVWDGGUHVVHGVHSDUDWHO\ Management of Okavango Re- elephant species from further We are already working with travelers account for the bal- 2. None solar optionse.g. LED lighting etc$G- Baboloki Ketlogetswe gion. trophy hunting activities. some international organiza- ance of 4%. Most of these are YDQWDJHVDQGGLVDGYDQWDJHVRIFKRVHQWHFK- Email: [email protected] “We expect to enjoy the sup- “We are just working to re- tions like National Geographic, international leisure travelers, QRORJ\DQGHVWLPDWHGFRVW 6214337 port and the understanding of cover wildlife population and Space for Giants, Peace Park, 73% who visit the delta, while all countries, considering that create a tourism destination to Panthera, and the World Wild- domestic travelers account for Okavango must derive benefi ts be part of the major Okavango life Fund,” Da Silva Lisboa says. only 27%. for all the countries involved.” Zambezi tourism destination,” He says Angola also expects The 10,000-square-mile Angola support from the United States, Okavango wetland basin sprawls tells Sun- following the signing of the across the borders of Botswa- day Stan- Defending Economic Liveli- na, Namibia and Angola and is dard. hoods and Threatened Animals home to the largest remaining The (DELTA) Act by US President population of elephants. It was CEO says Donald Trump. partly through conservationist they are The DELTA Act, passed Steve Boyes’ research and ad- We stand strong aware of by the US Senate in 2018, vocacy that UNESCO declared the mi- aims to defend economic the Okavango Delta a World with you, through gratory livelihoods and threatened Heritage Site, consequently pro- good and bad move- animals in the greater Oka- tecting the delta from possible ment of vango River Basin by sup- agricultural and any other activi- the El- porting conservation activi- ties that may interfere with the ephants ties in the Kavango Zambezi natural habitat. kinship that lasts A for Competition Authority report accuses Life & More Choppies & Payless of “sinister” motives Family means strong relationships centred on trust, caring and helping each other through thick and thin. 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quad-biking enthusi- Khama himself rarely uses the at the Offi ce of the President) is the village of Serowe. At a point where Khama is protected whose fathers worked together, ast, former president exclamation mark and on his took away quad bikes “that they point where it became evident by one group that he trusts and how much worse will the situa- Ian Khama was in- Facebook page, you would have have provided all these years that Khama was on his way another that he doesn’t trust. tion get when there is a change dulging that sporting to scroll down to August 12, when I go to the pans or Khawa out, he called a public meet- These groups have to work to- of government? That both Apassion in the Mak- 2020 to fi nd his most recent use for example.” A small, glori- ing at the Lady Khama Hall in gether because they protect the Khama and Masisi have been gadikgadi Pans last Wednesday of it. Even then, there is noth- ously sand-duned village in the Serowe (which is named after same principal and for them able to invoke the law when but with an unlikely group of ing eyebrow-raising about using Kgalagadi desert, Khawa is the his mother) that was mostly at- to work together well, trust is making their respective cases companions. that mark for World Elephant staging ground for the hugely tended by subjects who also vital. Good sources tell Sunday provides evidence of where the In terms of the Presidents Day! However, there is with us- popular Khawa Dune Chal- happened to be BDP members. Standard that there is dissen- problem lies. Pension and Retirement Ben- ing it in the manner he did with lenge and Cultural Festival that One of them, who was party of sion in the ranks of the two The issue is bigger than the efi ts Act, former presidents are regard to his use of private se- was founded by Khama himself the high table, asked of Khama: groups that protect the former personalities involved and por- entitled to state-provided body- curity. when he was still president. He “Are you safe?” president. Ironically, a security tends an even more dramatically guards - some of whom are elite The comment board shows has also been a contestant in the Beyond the surface intrigue, threat borne out of mistrust has problematic future. During the commandoes seconded from that some people made the Challenge since its inception, this is a hugely complex issue been the result. Sources close to 2019 general election, the Um- the Botswana Defence Force. same conclusion. “I like the pri- winning virtually all the races he and one with monumental im- Khama allege that there is very brella for Democratic Change The sitting president determines vate security part!!,” wrote Sye participated in. plications. By necessity, body- strong belief with his circle that president, Duma Boko, com- the number of bodyguards that Tshekedi. (Ending her gush- Khama says that as a result guards occupy the very private the head of his DISS security is plained about the treatment that are allocated to a former presi- ing comment with string of of effort to keep on downgrad- space of a protectee principal conniving with his superiors at he got from Masisi with regard dent and the Director General six smiley-face emojis blowing ing the security around him in - precisely because they have to the DISS headquarters to under- to his plans to use air transpor- of the Directorate of Intel- a kiss, Daphne La-Pruu Balisi terms of the number of body- ensure that such space is safe for mine Khama’s private security. tation in his electoral campaign. ligence Services and Security, liked something else: “Yhoooo guards and equipment they occupation. On the other hand, This is said to be the reason why Supposing President Boko is identifi es and deploys the body- dats a top notch bike check the need to do their job effectively, principals are also understand- Khama prefers private security. Former President Ian Khama vindictive, what would stop him guards. So far, the two DISS shoes…Ski hle o ija bonana.”) “I have had to provide for my- ably very protective of their It is useful to remember that from allocating former president heads have been offi cers who Most importantly, the cap- self with private security.” He taken away. legations are untrue. While still private space and want to allow this intrigue happens against Masisi only one bodyguard? A have operational knowledge and tion raises the most obvious adds that the quad bikes in the In the 1980s, Winnie Man- in place, the team is currently only those they can trust within the background of even more President Boko (or whoever experience of what this monu- question: if the Presidents Pen- Facebook picture are all private dela, the wife of the Nelson inactive due to the COVID-19 it. DISS bodyguards are civil mind-boggling intrigue – con- else) could also exercise similar mental task involves. sion and Retirement Benefi ts “with some coming from well- Mandela, who was liberation- restrictions. servants who take orders from tinual assassination plots against prerogative with regard to other A picture that Khama post- Act states in explicit terms that a wishers.” struggle stalwart in her own Going back to when Khama their superiors and it so happens Masisi and one of Khama’s ed to his Facebook page (“Ser- former president should be pro- He believes that the rele- right, formed what was called left offi ce in 2018, his person- that at this point in time, Khama bodyguards being arrested at a accommodations spelled out etse Khama Ian Khama”) on vided with government security, vant government offi cials (who the Mandela United Football al security has always been a doesn’t see eye to eye with those national BDP meeting last year in the Presidents Pension and Wednesday following the Mak- why is a former president trun- would be President Mokgweetsi Club, an amateur football club thorny issue and one that be- superiors. Understandably, he for illegal possession of what Retirement Benefi ts Act. There gadikgadi excursion shows him dling over dusty pans in a quad Masisi and the DISS Direc- that never played a single match. came thornier last year when doesn’t feel comfortable about turned out to be a toy gun. can be no doubt that the presi- fl anked by six men, three on ei- surrounded by private security? tor General, Peter Magosi) are The team would later be re- he decided to leave the Bo- having bodyguards assigned to At a more substantive level, dential prerogative provided ther side. All seven have mount- In answer to the latter about to further remove more vealed to be a vigilante group tswana Democratic Party. The him by his enemies and feels this is not just a manifestation of for in this Act is partly respon- ed quad bikes which appear to question, Khama tells Sunday of his bodyguards. whose members acted as Win- latter was co-founded by his more comfortable with private what is now publicly seen as and sible for the problem between be about to take off. The picture Standard that “the government “They have removed about nie’s bodyguards. It has been re- father (founding president, Sir bodyguards. However, whatever referred to as the Khama-Masisi Khama and Masisi. For what it’s is captioned: “Riding quad bikes security provided by DISS as seven to eight personnel in ported in the press that Khama’s Seretse Khama) and on leaving his feelings about DISS body- feud but a glimpse of what the worth though, the silver lining escorted by private security!” It per the law has been depleted the last two years, with more own football team (called Su- it, Khama founded his own – guards, they necessarily have to future looks like. If there can be in the very dark cloud currently is a seemingly simple statement overtime in order to degrade my to follow I hear,” says the for- per XI) is actually a cover for the Botswana Patriotic Front. occupy his private space to en- so much drama between people hanging over Botswana and the but one that communicates an personal security.” The other mer president, adding that he is a militia-like structure that acts Khama is also the supreme sure that such space is safe for who grew up together in Exten- presidency is that this law is im- awful lot in both words and a revelation he makes is that re- never consulted when personnel as Khama’s bodyguards. The traditional leader (Kgosi) of the occupation. sion 5, Gaborone, belonged to perfect and in desperate need of rarely used punctuation mark. cently “they” meaning offi cials changes are made or equipment former president says those al- Bangwato, whose tribal capital This saga has evolved to a the same party for decades and amendment. 6 August 30 - 5 September, 2020

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Editor: Outsa Mokone LETTERS: Sunday Standard welcomes letters from PHYSICAL ADDRESS: Deputy Editor: Spencer Mogapi readers. Letters will be edited for possible libel, Commerce Park; Business Editor: Victor Baatweng or length. The editor reserves the right to publish Plot 104, Moores Rowland, or reject a letter. Letters should be sent by e-mail Unit 21. Advertising Manager: David Seema to: [email protected], or be faxed to 3188795. They can also be posted to the postal POSTAL ADDRESS: Pictures Editor: Oaitse address on the right. Even where pseudonyms are Sunday Standard, Sejakgomo preferred writers should sign in their true names. P O Box 1079AD, Gaborone Head of Graphics: Boago Obuseng Only signed correspondence will be published. TEL: 3188784 FAX: 3188795 opinion editorial THE MILITARY VETERAN Rape culture now an RICHARD MOLEOFE existential threat to Botswana The Man who Parliament’s botched handling of a mo- be for government to acknowledge the sogyny in our society. report. Gender Based Violence, which by tion by Yandani Boko, Member of Par- problem after hearing the police Com- That includes fi nding ways to liber- Many choose to go underground. the way includes rape is scarring lives liament for Mahalapye East on Gender missioner. ate young that can still be saved from Police stations need to be made wom- and societies in Botswana. Villages, Prosecuted the Kingmaker Based Violence, says a lot about the Diving head on into the issue is paternalism and patriarchy that are so en friendly. That calls for resources, towns and cities are going down the maturity of our politicians. tricky for it involves addressing deeply much behind the rape culture. including training more women that abyss as a result of this scourge. Vic- is now Going for the King More scaring, however is leadership ingrained sociological questions that Understanding government role in would show emotional empathy to rape tims spend whole lives depressed, living vacuum at government level to seize on surround what for Botswana has be- doing this is key. victims, the majority of who are by far on the brink as result of health issues this motion to provide context and re- come a rape culture. There is need for advocacy, starting the women and of course the girl child. The appointment of Tymon Katl- has been interrupted and inter- that include being suicidal. assurance. One of these is the dynamics of at Non-Governmental Organisations We have always known that rape As it is, rape in our society con- holo to the position which he held cepted within the system. The motion came after Police power. And how males defi ne these level. and violence in our homes were big stitute much more than just a national some twelve years ago has cer- Katlholo’s appointment rais- Commissioner, Keabetswe Makgophe power relations – including, tragically Women who have been violated, social problems that we needed to re- failure. It is a crisis. And Government, tainly come as a surprise within said at least 6 women are raped in Bo- in our politics. defi led and raped should be empow- solve. es hope that something good is led by the Head of State should re- Government Enclave and has set about to happen. This is a man tswana on a daily basis. It is far from clear just what the ered to come forward and report their To his credit, during his time Festus This is a horrifying piece of statis- government strategy of silence and in- cases. Mogae tried to address these twin evils spond as such. tongues spinning as many have with very good credentials in the tic. If this alone cannot get us to accept action intends to achieve. The current situation, including at and actually put resources behind his No efforts should be spared to save concluded that the man has come business of investigations and he that we face an existential threat as a Most likely, it is because there is police does not facilitate that. police pronouncements. both the country and our families from to continue from where he ended. is no novice. For the number of society, then it becomes almost impos- hope in government that the problems The Police Commissioner said sta- Sadly, the ten years that followed a culture of rape and also the Gender Katlholo became well known with years he has been off the hook, he sible to see what will. will go away or at best resolve itself. But tistics showed that on a daily basis 6 his departure nothing happened on Based Violence. the prosecution of Louis Nchin- has been running his own private Any person of goodwill should not unfortunately that is not how the real women are raped. that front, as Mogae was succeeded by Our society is broken. And govern- ment needs to demonstrate that it cares. do who was Ian Khama’s bosom investigations fi rm in the capital only be shocked but also be ashamed. world operates. The actual number is possibly a security minded president who spent There are, no doubt, plenty of All attempts have to be expended, much higher, because few women actu- more time listening and reading secu- And that it too feels the dislocations in friend. city. He may have sort of gone questions to address. This easiest would aimed at breaking the chain of male mi- ally ever feel safe enough to come and rity and intelligence briefs. our society. The leadership of Festus Mo- into oblivion but he was a man gae as president was at its zenith busy at work. marked by his political will and People have questioned the opinion courage in getting Nchindo to be wisdom of removing Brigadier prosecuted for his crimes. This Mathambo from the position was the most powerful man in while he was at the centre of a ma- the land and he was closely asso- jor investigation which involved ciated with the Khama family. It the former president and some Hopewell Chin’ono and the history of Media suppression in Zimbabwe was not an easy thing to go about powerful international actors who JOHN CHURU of Parliament. As early as 1989 the heavy hand of opinion on issues such as the economic ruthless and unbearable with the for Mogae and Katlholo in getting are politically very well connected. censorship and down pressing of the crisis in the country, the land question advent of Professor Jonathan Moyo as Nchindo to be brought before the In fact some people have connect- The media is seen as an integral part Independent Zimbabwe media was being felt. A number of and the DRC war where government the Minister of State for Information courts and the cherry on top was ed the dots where there are clear of a modern democracy and as being After independence the character of editors from the public print media such continued to be heavily involved. and Publicity, in 2000. Since his arrival his conviction of his criminal acts. straight lines running. The rebut- essential for development, so says the print and electronic media generally as Farayi Munyuki, Henry Muradzikwa The church wasn’t spared then as to replace Chenhamo Chimtengwende, Justine Limpitlaw. To this end, the media refl ected the interests of the new and Geoff Nyarota were fi red from it isn’t now. The Catholic Church has Nchindo was referred to by tal published by the South African the public media faced turbulent times one of the local newspapers as must be empowered and supported to black leadership. Writes Last Moyo in their positions by the government as a been in the headlines these past weeks and editors of the public media kept government is seen in some quar- fulfi l its role as the whistle-blowers and a paper titled ‘The Status of media result of ‘the lack of autonomy by The when they issued a Pastoral Letter the kingmaker in Botswana’s poli- getting fi red and replaced by those ters as something that has caused watchdogs within society. It must be a in Zimbabwe,’ that The structural Mass Media Trust (MMT).’ penned by the Bishops describing who were most loyal to the ruling tics. This is the man who brought organization and output of the public Nyarota’s case is probably the most the rot currently obtaining as “multi- the brigadier’s “fall from grace.” progressive force, supporting human system. Not to be spared were foreign about the idea of a research study media glaringly refl ected a strong grip tragic one in the history of journalism faceted and needing urgent attention”. My own interpretation here is rights and shaping ideas in an open journalists working in the country society through informed and impartial by the new black political elite who in Zimbabwe according to Moyo. In Mnangagwa uncourteously told them to investigate how the ruling party that the president is now playing because these foreign journalists have reporting and analysis. But reporting showed no remorse in using the public 1989 Nyarota who was the editor of The in no uncertain terms “to go to hell.” could revamp itself. Before the been part of the list of casualties. his cards closest to his chest. Ob- on public and private sector misdeeds media to push for their class and party Chronicle, exposed a scandal involving The Church has been a critic of misrule research was even undertaken, Mercedes Saygues, a free-lance for the viously Katlholo is better placed has been a minefi eld of sorts for interests. cabinet ministers who bought cars from since time immemorial. Nchindo had already infl uenced at dealing with this matter than many journalists in many parts of the “To start with, the critical distinction a national car assembly plant and resold The Church’s Moto newspaper South African Mail and Guardian and its conclusion. He wanted Khama BBC correspondent, Joseph Winter, Mathambo. There is no room world, especially the developing ones, between party and government was them to the public at exorbitant prices. which was started in the 1950s stood to come on board and raise the blurred with the ruling party directly This profi teering scandal became for Black Nationalist interests and were deported in February 2001 for for mistakes in this case and the and the nation of Zimbabwe here is fortunes of the ruling party. a case in point. Zimbabwe’s declining imposing itself on national institutions, popularly known as the Willogate poured vitriolic attacks on the injustice allegedly giving Zimbabwe a hostile government has reached a point coverage. Nchindo was in the inner circle gross domestic product, infl ation woes, including of course, the national media. scandal. Nyarota was removed perpetrated by the colonial government of no return. The only way is The control of the national media had from his position and ‘promoted’ on blacks. Its editor Father Michael Moyo, says the private press of the ruling elite and challenging declining life expectancy rates, political to thrust forward and see some violence and generally low levels of always been subtly, and internal and to a previously unheard of post of Traber, was deported in 1970 and the however is not without its weaknesses. him was like challenging the state powerful people behind the dock political freedom, including freedom external reasons had always been used Director of Publications at Zimpapers. magazine got banned four years later. “To some extent the newspapers lack itself. He was to some extent more soon. The public wants to see the of the press and other media, are well to justify the control of the media. Although editors of the public media In the early 2000, one of the private in-depth analysis of issues in their news. powerful than the state president documented. Firstly, there was the real threat of had been fi red from their positions newspapers, The Daily News, which The press suffers the dilemma of how big people go to jail. We can only and his pockets were well oiled. The recent case involving the apartheid South Africa that had a as far back as 1983, the Nyarota case was ironically under the editorship of to be critical of its government without remain speculating on a number But from a distance, the man ordi- incarceration of internationally series of destabilizations in the 1980s. had been positively unique in that the Nyarota, tried in vain in 2001 to serialize necessarily playing into the hands of of things, but one thing we can Secondly was the controversial internal public media were beginning to try to a Catholic Commission of Justice and narily looked like he was living in renowned journalist Hopewell other manipulative global forces that be certain of is that soon and very Chin’ono, who is currently languishing civil strife in Matebeleland, which hold the government responsible and Peace (CCJP) report of the atrocities. may not be fascist in orientation but in the periphery of power. The man soon we are going to see action in in remand prison for exposing corrupt government used to impose a state of accountable to its own people through The efforts failed after Nyarota was motive. The land question in particular played his game very well to the emergence in the region and squash investigative journalism. vilifi ed by government and civic groups the courts. deeds by some top echelons of the has never been well told in the private deception of the public gallery. government has become classical oppositional discourses in society and Pursuant to the Nyarota case, in Matebeleland as a hypocrite. There are so many obstacles press because the history behind the Nchindo was the kingmaker and overnight. The disappearance of yet the media, in particular,” says Moyo. in 1985, veteran journalist Willie In January 2001, the newspaper’s problem has always been emphatically and impediments in this investiga- Khama became the king. another vocal reporter, Itai Dzamara, It is a fact therefore, that while Musarurwa was also dismissed from printing press was bombed and ignored. tion. There are actors within and who went missing after marching the outside world was misled to think The Sunday Mail editorship for his destroyed after the Minister of State By that time Mogae was head- The other problem is that of an that Zimbabwe was democratizing her unwavering commitment to truthful for Information and Publicity, Jonathan outside government who are will- against the misrule of the deposed ethical vacuum. Ethics are severely ing for the exit and was soon re- President Robert Mugabe received its institutions, things were actually taking and courageous reporting. Moyo and the war veterans publicly ing to act as conduits of evil and fl outed in both the private as well as placed by Khama as president. measure of international exposure. a different direction on the ground. It is a fact therefore that while castigated the paper for ‘celebrating’ public press. In 1999 two journalists Khama would never let the man are working against the tide. The Dzamara’s whereabouts is yet to be The reconciliation with the white the outside world was misled to think the death of Laurent Kabila of the from The Sunday Mail were arrested who made him president see the fact that government has taken annotated to date. The two cases community made (then) Prime Minister that Zimbabwe was democratizing D.R.C. In February 2002, the paper’s the route of enlisting Afri Forum pertaining to media suppression in Robert Mugabe pose as a democrat her institutions, things were actually Bulawayo offi ces were also petrol after a businessman who they had inside of a prison cell; that’s for solicited for bribes from so as to give as a non-state actor in the inves- Zimbabwe are but a speck amongst and statesman to the world. However, taking a different direction on the bombed. The Harare offi ces had also a fact and this is why I will never his businesses a positive coverage, tigations says a lot even though a litany of related cases in which the unlike the South African reconciliation ground. The reconciliation with the been bombed in 2000 in the run up to in any one of my writings refer government of the day tried hard to process that was underpinned by white community made Prime Minister the parliamentary elections. trapped them. In view of such some think that it’s a blander. to Nchindo as deceased. I do not quash reports of misdeeds by the strong guarantees of human rights, Robert Mugabe pose as a democrat Pundits say the Matebeleland problems, government appointed a have that conviction unless some- The appointment of Katl- ruling elite. This write-up however will the Zimbabwean process had an effect and statesman to the world. However, massacres marked a dark period in the Media Ethics Committee in 2001 to one brings along DNA prove that holo has come on the same day dwell solely on what occurred in the of strengthening a culture of state unlike the South African reconciliation history of Zimbabwean journalism as investigate ethics in the Zimbabwean media and the report was released indeed the man is no more. with reshuffl ing of cabinet. This print media over the years. domination, ruthless governance and process that was underpinned by it led to the establishment of a culture action by the president left out a Although the print media impunity (Carver, 2000, p3). Zimbabwe strong guarantees of human rights, of self-censorship in the public media.” early 2002 with recommendations for It is somewhat sinister that was therefore essentially a closed the Zimbabwean process had an effect Since then a culture of self-censorship, woman of many letters and some environment had always been a Media Regulatory Council. Again in the president has made such an deregulated and pluralistic even during and authoritarian society during the of strengthening a culture of state fear and government praise continued February 2002, Basildon Peta, a revered appointment in the middle of a are thinking that this is the end of the colonial period, both the public and fi rst decade until the nineties when domination, ruthless governance and to thrive in the public media.” journalist from The Financial Gazette, major investigation involving bil- the road for Unity Dow. For a suc- private media still operated with great government succumbed to the pressure impunity (Carver, 2000, p3). Zimbabwe Many readers remember the case resigned disgracefully from the paper The Standard lions of pula and all the fi ngers cessful prosecution to happen, the caution in the post-independence era from the World Bank and the IMF to was therefore essentially a closed of two journalists from after he allegedly wrote a false story for are pointing in the direction of judiciary will need some cleansing. as the media environment remained liberalize the economy and democratize and authoritarian society during the newspaper. The paper which was The Independent in United Kingdom a minefi eld due to the restrictive laws politics. fi rst decade until the nineties when launched in 1997, had always been Khama and his actors. This could The Khama ghosts will need to claiming that he had been detained in the acquired from the colonial period. The developments in the media government succumbed to the pressure very critical of the government and in police cells for a night for participating be a case of Katlholo coming to be exorcized. It is in the highest Criminal These laws include the after independence therefore need to from the World Bank and the IMF to 1999, its editor, Mark Chavunduka and in a constitutional advocacy march. probability that Dow is headed to Defamation Act, Offi cial Secrets Act, Public fi nish off the work that he started be seen in the context of these factors liberalize the economy and democratize journalist Ray Choto, were tortured by “This epitomised the rot that is replace Ian Kirby as the President Order and Security Act (promulgated in 2002 more than a decade ago. He dealt and the tightening of control over politics. the army after publishing a story about plaguing the press in Zimbabwe where to replace the Law and Order Maintenance debate and political expression by the Be as what it may, the pressure from a foiled military coup. In reference to well with the kingmaker and now of the Court of Appeal. impartial and factual journalism seems Act). ruling party. Although it was generally the private press continued to mount the incident on 9 January 2002, General it is time to complete the whole The appointment of Kirby to have been replaced by advocacy and Constitutional provisions that believed that the media was going to be on the government not only to open Vitalis Zvinavashe who was then irked a lot of practitioners in the highly opinionated journalism,” noted circle in getting the king himself. protect the media include: Freedom primarily guided by the new national up and democratize, but also to stop commander of the army, warned the a media critic in Zimbabwe. Hopewell The public is frustrated that legal fraternity and this appoint- of expression and freedom of the goals of development, decolonization the mismanagement of the economy private press for being “overzealous” there is so much talk and very lit- ment was clearly made to consoli- media, Right of access to information and democratization, in reality and corruption. This pressure seems and ordered the press to stop publishing Chin’ono is at the pedestal today and how he will break the jinx which is as tle action on the ground regarding date the Khama Dynasty’s hold on Right to administrative justice, Privacy, government used it to undermine some to have reached unbearable levels for such stories. old as the country itself is yet to be prosecution of the corrupt elite. to power. For a successful and fair Freedom of assembly and association, of these noble goals. government after the introduction Back in 1995, the Cabinet ordered Like its colonial predecessor, the of The Daily News in 1999. This the MMT Board to amend the Trust fathomed. For some, this has undermined prosecution of the Khamas and Freedom of conscience, Freedom of profession, trade or occupation while new Zimbabwean black government private daily newspaper, together with deed to allow the president and Minister the authority and the integrity of their web of conspirators, the ju- other constitutional provisions that also used extra judicial and underhand other newspapers like The Zimbabwe of information to give directives to the John Churu is a Journalist and the current president. The little bit diciary needs a serious shake up. assist the media include Provisions strategies such as eliminating good Independent and The Financial Board formally without any questioning Social Commentator. He can be that has been attempted to bring Dow would be the right candidate regarding good governance as well as editors by ‘promotion’, and also Gazette, almost submerged the state- or resistance. 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THE & analysis WATCHDOG SPENCER MOGAPI DEPUTY EDITOR SUNDAY STANDARD cartoon Home is where the devil is The biggest decision made by That is because the chain Botswana Government this week stores operate bakeries in their had nothing to do with a cabinet stores. reshuffl e that saw foreign minis- The arrangement used to be ter, Unity Dow dropping from to rent out the bakeries and the government. butcheries too. That has long That decision also had noth- stopped. ing to do with the abrupt re- Once again Botswana Gov- moval of Joseph Mathambo as ernment is giving chain stores an head of the corruption busting easy pass under a false pretext of agency, the DCEC and banishing citizen economic empowerment. him back to the military barracks, The question that SMMEs from whence he had come. and indeed indigenous Batswana The second arrival of Ty- should ask themselves is how mon Katholo at DCEC has set much of their world has been tongues wagging, but that too changed by such previous similar was not by any stretch the big- moves. The answer is zilch. The gest decision of the week taken fact that Botswana Government by government. is extending an imports ban us- Cabinet reshuffl es are often ing as its cover the intention to carried out to implement political help SMMEs is wholly implau- trade-offs in government – more sible. This invites wild guesses as to appease and placate rivals and to the true intensions of govern- less to signal policy changes. ment. The fi rst and more gen- Dow was for example one erous one is that government of the president’s most trusted simply does not know what they hands – second only to the vice are doing. The second and more president and perhaps minister cynical one is that government Kefentse Mzwinila. Yet still her is developing cold feet and thus departure means nothing to an getting more doubtful about the ordinary man, other than what it true value of an economic policy is, which is a fall out of favour that deliberately benefi ts indig- with the president. She has lost enous Batswana – which would inner cabinet debates. And it was be a tragedy. truly honourable of her that she There is no doubt that Gov- offered to resign if she felt she ernment is losing its ability to in- could no longer conscientiously fl uence events in so far as they defend government positions. relate to domestic market dy- The answer to what has been namics. the biggest decision in govern- Self-suffi ciency on bakery ment can be found in a press re- products has never been such a lease from the Ministry of Trade big issue. and Investment. Save perhaps for Wool- Early in the week govern- worths, many of these chain ment announced that henceforth stores do not import much of opinion bakery imports into Botswana their confectionaries. will be banned. Again, the devil is in the de- The press release ends by tail. stating that the intended benefi - There is a seldom spoken ciaries are SMMEs. burning issue. Government Headmen urge Kgosi Sekai to respect Bogosi Act. Is it? policy is crafted to simply skirt As with most other things around this issue. that are important to their lives, of decentralization, Mochudi is now of court presidents. Segale Linchwe blood. It was clear right from the start Indigenous Batswana have Batswana took little notice. been disempowered, not by any centralizing power. This is contrary and Modise Pilane were the only that the meeting was going to fail as Instead they are seized with to the spirit of the Bogosi Act which effective remaining court presidents. most of the people invited indicated imports from outside but by be- trying to make sense of intrigues ing closed out to the margins of gives the tribe power to designate a The third was a spent force who could that they were going to boycott it involved in a cabinet reshuffl e. successor. It states, “where there is not preside over criminal cases while because it started on a wrong footing. their own domestic market. And also to second guess why Take the butchery business a vacancy in the Bogosi of a tribe, Kgosi Sekai only seemed to have It is understood that they were invited Mathambo was removed from either by reason of death, deposition, assumed the role of an arbitrator. The to the meeting by the “most junior for example. Chain stores have GUEST DCEC and why, of all the people killed corner butcheries through abdication or retirement, it shall be situation as it stands today at the main individual whom they were not Katholo was brought in – for the a predatory use of “Anchor Ten- the duty of the tribe assembled in kgotla does not require quantity to deal even sure if indeed he is a bona fi de second bite of the cherry. ancy” which explicitly forbids COLUMN the kgotla under the chairmanship with. It requires quality. Somebody member of the royal clique”. If the Once again Botswana Gov- competition from opening in the of the senior member of the tribe somewhere should assist Kgosi subject of that meeting was to fi ll the ernment is barking at a wrong KWAPENG MODIKWE same mall where Choppies, Spar, to designate the successor to the Sekai to identify suitable candidates vacancy in that ward, then one may ask tree. Shoprite or Pick ‘n’ Pay have Bogosi according to customary law, in terms of ability and not in terms why were women excluded from such The benefi ciary of the move anchor tenancy rights. Just how The Oxford Dictionary describes the could bring his appointee only if the or according to the established norm relationship. What informs Kgosi consultations? Botswana Constitution will not be the SMMEs owned by closing any meat imports help word “nepotism” as the giving of community had failed to designate and practice of that tribe”. No such a Sekai’s appointment of Radikolo prohibits all forms of discrimination indigenous Batswana. revive the old butcheries that special favour, especially employment one from among them. However, it meeting has ever been held at Olifants Kgamanyane and Jabavu Rammala including that of gender. Not only The true benefi ciary is going used to be profi tably run by local by a person in high position to his appears Sekai had already made up Drift to give the community a chance is unclear. It may never be disclosed. that. Even before the birth of the to be the chain stores that con- families beats me! relatives. This phenomenon appears his mind that nothing under the sun to designate a person of their choice However, what is of common Botswana Constitution, The late Kgosi trol Botswana’s economy. These Protectionism at the border to be playing itself in the Kgatleng would stop the appointment of his as their leader. It doesn’t even appear knowledge is that they are Kgosi Linchwe II had already abolished are Pick ‘n’ pay, Choppies, Spar, is totally misplaced. District raising eyebrows on the already preferred candidates. that there will be a change of heart on Sekai’s henchmen. A few years ago, customary law that prevented women Shoprite, Checkers and a few It will give protection to divided district headmen. On the People may need to know who this the part of decision-makers to give the when Sekai failed to secure a contract from attending kgotla meetings soon others. businesses who least need to be move is the impending appointment Radikolo Kgamanyana is? Nothing community do what the law requires employment from government after after becoming Kgosi. Not only that. These or at least some of protected by Botswana Govern- of Radikolo Kgamanyane named much is known about him except them to do. The law is very clear. It he retired due to old age, the two He had already empowered women them benefi tted handsomely after Deputy Kgosi Sekai Linchwe’s that he was one of the regiments does not convey powers to designate a men rallied behind Sekai demanding to also participate in the discussions with the banning of imported ment. grandfather, Jabavu Rammala who and factional leaders who mobilized successor to any individual even if the that he be employed. Radikolo was at the kgotla. He was seen by many as bottled water. Once again government em- has been the acting headman of people against government in the individual concerned is a PHD holder the leader of the faction of Mangana being progressive. What is happening Government had said they powers chain store supermarkets Morema ward since around 2003 years when a group consisting mainly or a Form two drop-out. The issue regiment which was very hostile now is retrogressive and should not be were banning imports of bottled against the small indigenous and is also a controversial fi gure. The Managana regiment demanded surrounding the promotion of Jabavu to the leadership of Kgosi Segale. tolerated by right thinking Batswana. water to benefi t SMMEs. man. other appointment is that of Kitso that Sekai be employed as deputy Rammala is also controversial and is He also led a group of regiment to The late Mokgosi Pilane was chosen As a result many young Whatever the outcome, in- Pilane who is currently headman kgosi after government had turned not new. It dates back to April 2018 Moruleng for a showdown with Kgosi as the rightful leader of that ward by Batswana rushed to CEDA to digenous Batswana need to re- for Makakatlela. However, his is not down his application for contractual when the tribal leadership attempted Kgafela II’s uncle, Ramono Linchwe both men and women at a meeting get loans to buy machinery to claim the driver’s seat of the questionable as his ward is the most employment. He is not a resident of to impose a leader on the people of on protocol matters. They demanded attended and chaired by Kgosi Segale. process bottled water. economy of their country – a senior and he is not aligned to any one Olifants Drift and it is likely that in all Morema Ward in Mochudi but were that Sekai who is too junior should Are we being told now that, that Almost all those SMMEs position currently occupied by of the factions. Radikolo Kgamanyane his life. he has never been to that area met with resistance. That attempt take precedence over Kgosi Mothibe process was wrong? have since collapsed. They sim- native Indians and also native is earmarked for Olifants Drift where which is about 100 kilometres east of resulted with a senior member of the Linchwe at every gathering where When I was in the middle of this ply could not compete with Europeans. the incumbent, a Mr. Sekobowane is Mochudi. He is probably unknown to ward writing fi rst to Kgosi Sekai asking both were present. They came back article, word reached me to the effect Choppies – which is now trading As is the case with the poul- nearing retirement age while Rammala everybody in the village. He does not him not to go ahead with his intention disappointed because Ramono gave that the all was not well in Moruleng at a near monopoly on its mul- try industry, indigenous Batswa- is being promoted to feel a vacancy at even know the culture of the people until consultations with residents had them a hostile reception telling them in South Africa since the North tiple brands of bottled water. na have all the power in their the main kgotla in Mochudi. in that village. Appointments such been properly done. Sekai snubbed that their demands were ill-advised. West Provincial Premier Professor This is how an otherwise in- hands. They should refuse the in- Sekai Linchwe broke the news as his were good in pre-independent him. When it became clear to him that He informed them that Sekai was too Job Mokgoro recognized Ramono nocuous government policy in- sult that they are simply consum- to this effect at a meeting of senior Botswana perhaps because it was Sekai would not listen to him, he wrote junior even to him. It is now pay- back- Linchwe as the interim leader for tended for small man, SMMEs ers and demand to be allowed to headmen and chief representatives thought that wisdom was the to the Ministry of Local Government time. Unfortunately pay-back-time is at that village in place of Nyalala Pilane. and indigenous Batswana has come in as manufacturers, trad- held at Linchwe II Community monopoly of people of royal blood and Rural Development asking for the expense of the public service. One Demonstrators took to the streets been hijacked by a multi-national ers and exporters. They should Junior Secondary School on August no matter how silly they were. their intervention. Part of the letter can only hope that the newly appointed burning tyres. Others carried placards behemoth operating in about ten not accept that they are only 18. Several headmen except Sekai’s History shows that Sekai’s father to government stated that since tribal Director General in the Directorate with messages whose language countries. Government knows good as menial labourers. henchmen went to that meeting clueless at some stage in the past was posted leadership appeared determined on Corruption and Economic Crime, is unprintable. However, those this pretty well. President Mokgweetsi Ma- about the issues for discussions. But there as headman but was removed to proceed with the process of Tymon Katlholo will be interested in demonstrations had been expected. But then what can they do sisi’s success or failure will ulti- luckily, one of them went there armed because the community complained appointment of headman for that these appointments. He is not new to Nobody was taken off guard because against Choppies! mately be judged on two things. with the Bogosi Act and was able to to Mochudi that he was ruling them ward, while the incumbent was being this task. He has been there before locals had been mobilizing themselves That does not mean that First it would be the extent to draw Sekai’s attention to relevant in a tyrannical fashion. This was either elevated , “we kindly request that your and he excelled. Before then he was for a showdown with the law. Nyalala banning of bakery products is which he was able to restore faith sections which were in confl ict with shortly before or after the country offi ce advise our tribal leadership a crack detective. We know each Pilane is currently refusing to meet not signifi cant. It is very signifi - among indigenous Batswana his plans especially the Olifants Drift attained independence. This means to acknowledge our existence and other. Congratulations Tymon. with Ramono Linchwe for a proper cant. And it has a large potential Second it will be the extent to appointment. My sources say the they have enjoyed self-rule for more engage us fi rst”. Since then, there have Meanwhile there is a vacancy handing-over of Moruleng properties. to benefi t indigenous Batswana which if he reviews the Constitu- headman drew Sekai’s attention to the than two score years ago. It is therefore been no developments and people within the Ba-Rakgamanyana Ward He had been invited for such a meeting if it was done properly. tion as he had promised. The fi - fact that the community at Olifants ironic that after ruling themselves have been thinking that the matter since the death of Mokgosi Pilane by Ramono Linchwe. His lawyers But as it is, the benefi ts will nal document has to be inclusive Drift must be given the chance to for such a long time, that right has been shelved. Since the departure last year. It too must be fi lled. It say Nyalala will face the wrath of his accrue not to local bakeries and and all embracing. choose among themselves who should should now be reversed by a stroke of Mainolwe Komane and Seikanelo was probably one of the issues for communities if he were to meet with confectioners, least of all in the Anything else like foreign lead them instead of somebody from of a pen. What is now happening Pone from the kgotla a few years discussions at an aborted meeting Ramono or be seen to be associating rural areas, but to chain stores as relations will be a cherry on top, Mochudi being imposed on them. is that instead of promoting and ago, backlog of cases multiplied to called by Sekai on Tuesday. This is a with the man appointed as the interim that will become apparent in the but in the main incidental and It was pointed out to Sekai that he sticking to the government’s policy an alarming rate because of shortage ward whose inhabitants are of royal leader by Premier Mokgoro. near future. secondary. 10 Notices August 30 - 5 September, 2020

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT LOBATSE IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT GABORONE CASE NO: CVHGB-001932-17 CASE NO: CVHGB-003235-19 NOTICE TO DEBTORS In the matter between: In the matter between:

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff STANDARD CHARTERED BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff AND CREDITORS and and NATHANIEL MARAPARA Defendant KOZIBANDZIMU GORONGA Defendant Master’s reference: ESHGB – 000251/19 NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION

BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the judgment of the above Honour- BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the judgment of the above Honour- IN THE ESTATE of the late JOHN MAPEU who died at able Court the following property of the Defendant will be sold by public auction to able Court the following property of the Defendant will be sold by public auction to Plot 28399, Block 3, Gaborone, Republic of Botswana the highest bidder by the Deputy Sheriff as follows:- the highest bidder by the Deputy Sheriff as follows:- on the 28th day of July, 2019. rd DATE OF SALE: 23 September 2020 DATE OF SALE: 23rd September 2020 TIME OF SALE: 11:00am TIME OF SALE: 09:30am VENUE: Lot 57986, Gaborone VENUE: Lot 11994, Gaborone NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Debtors and Creditors of the above-mentioned Estate that they are hereby PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: A certain piece of land being Lot 57986, Gaborone situate PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: A certain piece of land being Lot 11994, Gaborone situate 2 in the Gaborone Administrative District, measuring 300m (Three Hundred Square in Gaborone Extension 35, measuring 435m2 (Four Hundred and Thirty-Five Square required to pay their debts and file their claims of Metres) held under Deed of Transfer Number 1428/2014 dated the 31st day of July Metres) held under Deed of Transfer No. 2607/2012 dated 14th day of November, 2014 made in favour of Nathaniel Marapara together with the development thereon whatever nature with the undersigned within thirty (30) 2012 made in favour of Kozibandzimu Goronga being a two bed roomed house, toi- being a three bedroomed house, sitting room, fitted kitchen, bathroom, toilet with let, bathroom and kitchen with security wall. days after the publication hereof. screen wall.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Details and conditions of sale may be inspected at the TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Details and conditions of sale may be inspected at the TH Deputy Sheriff’s offices, Plot 387, Independence Avenue, Gaborone. The deputy DATE AT GABORONE ON THIS 18 DAY OF AUGUST Deputy Sheriff’s offices, Plot 387, Independence Avenue, Gaborone. The deputy sheriff shall not be obliged to accept any bid made. sheriff shall not be obliged to accept any bid made. 2020

RD ______DATED AT GABORONE THIS 29TH DAY OF JULY 2020 DATED AT GABORONE THIS 3 DAY OF DAY OF AUGUST, 2020. ______The Executrix DEPUTY SHERIFF IKAGENG SELOI DEPUTY SHERIFF IKAGENG SELOI Daphne Kgalaletso Briscoe CELL: 71472478 CELL: 71472478 c/o BRISCOE ATTORNEYS c/o BRISCOE ATTORNEYS c/o Briscoe Attorneys Plaintiff’s Attorneys Plaintiff’s Attorneys P.O. Box 402492 Plot No 133 Plot No 133 Independence Avenue Independence Avenue GABORONE P. O. Box 402492 P. O. Box 402492 Tel No: 395 3377 GABORONE GABORONE TEL: 395 3377/CELL: 71359316 TEL: 395 3377/CELL: 71359316 Mobile No: 713 593 16

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT LOBATSE IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT GABORONE IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT GABORONE CASE NO: CVHGB-002196-19 CASE NO: CVHGB-001334-19 CASE NO: CVHGB-000569-18 In the matter between: In the matter between: BBS LIMITED FORMERLY BBS LIMITED FORMERLY BOTSWANA In the matter between: BOTSWANA BUILDING SOCIETY Plaintiff BUILDING SOCIETY Plaintiff BARCLAYS BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff and and and TEBOGO OARABILE HENDRICK Defendant PABALELO PHILLIP LEJONE Defendant KATSO MAUREEN MOLEFE Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION

BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the judgment of the above BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the judgment of the above BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the judgment of the above Honourable Court the following property of the Defendant will be sold by public Honourable Court the following property of the Defendant will be sold by public Honourable Court the following property of the Defendant will be sold by public auction to the highest bidder by the Deputy Sheriff as follows:- auction to the highest bidder by the Deputy Sheriff as follows:- auction to the highest bidder by the Deputy Sheriff as follows:-

st th DATE OF SALE: 21st September, 2020 DATE OF SALE: 21 September, 2020 DATE OF SALE: 28 September, 2020 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 a.m TIME OF SALE: 9:00 a.m TIME OF SALE: 10:00 a.m VENUE: Tribal Lot 1321, Mmopane. VENUE: Lot 59351, Gaborone VENUE: Lot 28090, Gaborone PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: A certain piece of land being Tribal Lot 1321, Mmopane, PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: A certain piece of land being Lot 59351, Gaborone, situate PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: A certain piece of land being Lot 28090, Gaborone, situate situate in the Bakwena Tribal Territory, measuring 777m2 (Seven Hundred and 2 in Gaborone West Extension 48, measuring 312m2 (Three Hundred and Twelve in the Gaborone West Extension 31, measuring 405m (Four Hundred and Five Seventy-Seven Square Metres), held under Deed of Cession No. MA 921/2014 Square Metres), held under Deed of Transfer No. 3226/2015 dated the 13th day Square Metres), held under Deed of Transfer No. 1847/2008 dated the 4th day dated 14th October 2014 made in favour of Pabalelo Phillip Lejone together with of November, 2015 made in favour of Katso Maureen Molefe together with some of August, 2008 made in favour of Tebogo Oarabile Hendrick together with some some developments thereon comprising of three bedroomed house, master developments thereon comprising of three bedroomed house (all rooms fitted), developments thereon comprising of a two bedroomed house, master in suite, ensuite, guest toilet and bathroom, sitting room, fitted kitchen, single garage and sitting room, Dinning Room, fitted kitchen, guest toilet, garage, servant’s quarters, guest toilet, bathroom, sitting room and fitted kitchen with electrified security wall. security wall. paved and walled with electric fence.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Bank guaranteed cheques. Conditions of sale may TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Bank guaranteed cheques. Conditions of sale may TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Bank guaranteed cheques. The Deputy Sheriff shall be inspected at the Deputy Sheriff’s offices, Plot 387, Independence Avenue, be inspected at the Deputy Sheriff’s offices, Plot 387, Independence Avenue, not be obliged to accept any bid made. Conditions of sale may be inspected at the Gaborone. The Deputy Sheriff shall not be obliged to accept any bid made. Gaborone. The Deputy Sheriff shall not be obliged to accept any bid made. Deputy Sheriff’s offices at Plot no. 809, Extension 2, Gaborone.

TH DATED AT GABORONE THIS 17 DAY OF AUGUST, 2020. DATED AT GABORONE THIS 17TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2020. DATED AT GABORONE THIS 17TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2020. ______Deputy Sheriff Ikageng Seloi DEPUTY SHERIFF IKAGENG SELOI DEPUTY SHERIFF OPELO MOTHIBI Cell: 71472478 CELL: 71472478 CELL: 72234419 C/O BRISCOE ATTORNEYS C/O BRISCOE ATTORNEYS C/O BRISCOE ATTORNEYS Plaintiff’s Attorneys Plaintiff’s Attorneys Plaintiff’s Attorneys Plot No 133 Plot No 133 Plot No 133 Independence Avenue Independence Avenue Independence Avenue P. O. Box 402492 P. O. Box 402492 P. O. Box 402492 GABORONE GABORONE GABORONE TEL: 395 3377/CELL: 71359316 TEL: 395 3377/CELL: 71359316 TEL: 395 3377/CELL: 71359316

TO ADVERTISE NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 5(1) OF THE NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 5(1) OF THE LAND CONTROL ACT CAP [33:11] LAND CONTROL ACT CAP [33:11] PLEASE CONTACT: Please take notice that Derek Brink (the “seller”) and Tshukudu Metals Botswana Please take notice that Ghanzi Estates (Proprietary) Limited (the “seller”) and Tshuku- (Proprietary) Limited (a non-citizen company as defined in the Act) (“the Purchaser”) du Metals Botswana (Proprietary) Limited (a non-citizen company as defined in the will make application not less than 90 days from the date of this publication for Act) (“the Purchaser”) will make application not less than 90 days from the date of this 318 8784 / Ministerial consent under the provisions of Section 3 of the Land Control Act CAP publication for Ministerial consent under the provisions of Section 3 of the Land Control [33:11] to: Act CAP [33:11] to:

1. Subdivide the following property to create a new portion measuring approximately 1. Subdivide the following property to create a new portion measuring approximately 241 2319 50 Hectares (“ the Portion ”) namely: 158 Hectares (“ the Portion ”) namely: CERTAIN: piece of land being Farm Gamma No. 112-NL; CERTAIN: piece of land being Farm No. 109-NL called GRAYSPAN; SITUATE: in the Ghanzi District; SITUATE: in Ghanzi District of Botswana; MEASURING: 4841, 5083 Ha (Four Eight Four One Comma Five Zero Eight Three MEASURING: 4639, 7769 Ha (Four Thousand Six Hundred and Thirty Nine Comma Seven Hectares); Seven Six Nine Hectares); WHICH PROPERTY: is held under Deed of Transfer No. 258/2006 dated 13th WHICH PROPERTY: is held under Deed of Transfer No. 195/2001 dated 29th January February 2006 made in favour of Derek Brink; 2001 made in favour of Ghanzi Estates (Proprietary) Limited; Farm SUBJECT TO: the reservations and conditions contained in the said deed. SUBJECT TO: the reservations and conditions contained in the said deed. 2. The sale of the Portion by the Seller to the Purchaser for a consideration of 2. The sale of the Portion by the Seller to the Purchaser for a consideration of P1, 000,000.00 (One Million Pula). P2, 000,000.00 (Two Million Pula).

The above transaction is subject to terms and conditions contained in a written The above transaction is subject to terms and conditions contained in a written agree- agreement available for inspection by appointment at the offices of Minchin & Kelly ment available for inspection by appointment at the offices of Minchin & Kelly (Botswa- For Sale (Botswana), Plot 54349 CBD, Office Block B, 3rd Floor, Cnr Molepolole and Western na), Plot 54349 CBD, Office Block B, 3rd Floor, Cnr Molepolole and Western Commercial Commercial Roads, Gaborone (ref: TD/rf/M300099). Roads, Gaborone (ref: TD/rf/M300099).

Any person wishing to object to such transaction may give written notice of his Any person wishing to object to such transaction may give written notice of his objection, 16 ha fully fenced, objection, with reasons thereof, to the Minister. with reasons thereof, to the Minister. only 6 ha de-bushed Any citizen of Botswana interested in entering into a similar, indivisible, transaction in Any citizen of Botswana interested in entering into a similar, indivisible, transaction in re- respect of the property in question shall receive priority. spect of the property in question shall receive priority.

location Khudumelapye - Madikonyana DATED THIS 26TH DAY OF AUGUST 2020 DATED THIS 26TH DAY OF AUGUST 2020

Minchin & Kelly (Botswana) Minchin & Kelly (Botswana) Price P140 k Plot 54349 CBD, Office Block B, 3rd Floor, Plot 54349 CBD, Office Block B, 3rd Floor, Cnr Molepolole and Western Cnr Molepolole and Western Commercial Roads, Gaborone Commercial Roads, Gaborone Contact 73315198 [Ref: TD/rf/M300099] [Ref: TD/rf/M300099] IndepthAnalysis August 30 - 5 September, 2020 Forever an uncommon commoner The passage of time has not ended the discussion of how Gomolemo Motswaledi, who would have turned 50 this year, would have impacted Botswana’s political landscape had his life not been cut short six years back, writes MESH MOETI

ews travels fast. under the electoral alliance Um- “It is not common practice saw such grieving multitudes, yet uncompromising on prin- Tragic news travels brella for Democratic Change for the Botswana Police Ser- it was in 1980 when they came ciples and underpinnings that even faster. Many (UDC), while Botswana Con- vice to publicise the fi ndings of to bury another favourite son described and labelled him as a people remember gress Party chose to stay out of police investigations of this na- – President Seretse Khama – preponderance of a human be- Nexactly where they the arrangement. ture,” said police commissioner whose charisma and gravitas ing, the uncommon commoner were when they heard of Go- Motswaledi emerged as the Keabetswe Makgophe in a state- Motswaledi exuded greatly. in the community, a pacesetter molemo Motswaledi’s death. formation’s Secretary General ment. “But for speculations and Did Motswaledi’s death end The shock and incredulity of it and parliamentary candidate innuendos made by some com- an unfulfi lled ambition to one in many respects and a man of all is still strikingly vivid. Disbe- for Gaborone Central in 2014. mentators in the mainstream day assume the baton once held the people,” he says. lief gave way to dejection, fol- History was intent on repeat- media and social media regard- by the father of the man who The many unanswered ques- lowed by a feeling of enormous ing itself all over again. With ing this incident, we have found sought to end his political jour- tions go beyond the circum- loss, and a deep sense of hope- just three months before the it necessary to make public the ney? stances surrounding Motswale- lessness – a literal sinking into elections where Motswaledi was result of this particular investi- “He never explicitly ex- di’s death. They include the fate the abyss. once again an SG in a face-off gation.” pressed that (wish to be presi- of his party. Had his life not Before the death, there was against Saleshando, his name The police ruled the death a dent), but we made jokes about been snuffed in 2014, would a life – one lived in a hurry as had to be removed from the result of a road accident “unin- it and there was an understand- BMD have tragically split the if with constant foreboding that ballot once more – this time the duced by any foul” near the Ra- ing that he was the right man way it did? And if the dead look his time was limited. Before he curtain had fallen forever. matlabama border. The explana- for that role, and for realising even turned 30, Motswaledi had On July 30 of that year, tion was that Motswaledi, who the bigger dream for our coun- down at those who still walk this formed and conducted what Gomolemo Motswaledi died in was travelling alone, had appar- try. We had an understanding earth, where is sympathy – with became the country’s leading what the police said was a road ently lost control of the vehicle. that if you wanted something what is left of the BMD or the choral group KTM Choir (it- accident, an explanation that Such was the measure too badly, then you probably did breakaway outfi t formed by his self named for another legend, was never accepted by his party, of Gomolemo Thatayaone not deserve it. Our philosophy close confi dantes, Alliance for Kgaleman Tumediso Motsete, which maintained that he may Motswaledi – “a mighty good was also that the role must need Progressives (AP) led by Ndaba the composer of Botswana’s na- have been assassinated by pro- man”, as his unlikely comrade you more than you need it if we Gaolathe and Wynter Mmo- tional anthem); led the choir to government agents. The UDC of the last four years of life, are going to achieve anything lotsi? sold-out performances around opened a parallel investiga- UDC president Duma Boko monumental that will stand the the world; and been the young- tion whose fi ndings were never eulogised him; a colossal fi gure test of time,” explains Gaolathe. NB: The writer is part of a est recipient of a presidential made public. who had effortlessly straddled I ask Gape what he thinks is honour for service to the arts In the midst of public spec- the arts and politics – compari- his big brother’s legacy. team that is working on a (which led his friends to play- ulation that read a sinister plot sons are never off. For instance, “His monumental legacy forthcoming documentary fully knight him “Sir G”). When in Motswaledi’s death, the police it was remarked that the last is subordination of the self on the life of Gomolemo that illustrious life was tragically did something uncharacteristic. time his home town Serowe for greater communal good Motswaledi. cut short in a road accident on 30 July 2014, he had just turned 44 the previous month, and he had long reinvented himself as Gaborone Container Terminal (PTY) LTD (GABCON), an inland port and container terminal, invites suitably qualified, dynamic and a politician – fi rst in the govern- results oriented professionals to join the team in pursuit of an aggressive strategic plan that will position the company as the leading ing party, where he was touted logistics provider and container hub. as a potential future leader, and later – almost by default – as an infl uential fi gure in the opposi- Gomolemo Motswaledi TENDER NOTICE: CLEANING SERVICES tion. Motswaledi’s associates re- markable clarity of thought. 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When with the stroke one to lead a new political party It speaks to the man’s single- the other view as well – and of a pen Khama removed that would primarily be a shelter GABCON minded sense of mission that could listen patiently. Motswaledi from his party’s for those who no longer had a Plot 14415, Maakgadigau Road on the morning of his death, “But,” he says, “when Sir G ballot paper and suspended home in the BDP, and secondly Gaborone West he was driving from an offi cial was convinced that he was right, him from fi ve years, he actually to work towards meaningful co- P O Box 504271 trip in South Africa to a Central he would navigate the discus- called off a match that would operation by all the opposition Rail Park Mall Committee meeting of the Bo- sion such that he’d make you have brought toe to toe two of formations. 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Tenders should be hand delivered to the above address as per tender requirements marked; Botswana’s destiny had he lived lowed himself to be persuaded it all is that even for a resilient experienced a major split that longer will remain a subject of when the case was strong and man like Motswaledi, Khama’s left it very vulnerable and whose Tender for the provision of Cleaning Services – Ref: No 2021/06/CS/01 5. unending debate and conjec- circumstances dictated so.” action was painful, but he chose effect is still felt a decade later. A non-refundable deposit of P500.00 will be required upon collection of the tender document from GABCON ture. What is without doubt is When people who knew not to dwell on that act of un- Gaolathe explains the mo- Reception. 6. Site Visit: that he was extraordinarily tal- Motswaledi well are asked what warranted injustice. He makes tive for forming a new party as ented; a man who in a day could underpinned his being, three the point that it was Motswale- opposed to joining any of the a. 7th September 2020 10h00 a.m. wear and change many hats with narratives consistently come to di’s resilience and tenacity that existing opposition parties at b. 8th September 2020 10h00 a.m. ease – a chorister, conductor, the fore: a strong faith; a high saw him through that period. the time: “This (decamping en organiser par excellence, mu- sense of service to country and Another man who al- masse to the opposition) had NOTE: Proof of purchasing the tender will be required for taking part in the side visit. sic composer, raconteur, and fellow citizens; and an uncom- ways orbited not too far from of course been an option, dis- orator-in-chief. He revelled in promising discernment of right Motswaledi was Wynter Mmo- cussed at different occasions by CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2020 AT TIME: 10H00 AM. public admiration, and still man- and wrong. Sometimes his deep lotsi, the MP for Francis- various stakeholders in a vast aged to maintain his feet fi rmly convictions (one of his favou- town South, who was elected operation. There were impedi- planted on the ground. rite readings from the scripture Motswaledi’s deputy at the ments to that idea, stemming A member of rare breed of was the opening line of Psalm same party congress in Kanye mainly from the conservatism the human species with a gift to 23 from the Setswana bible, “Je- in 2009. They would have both of many of the stakeholders hold crowds spellbound with his hova ke modisa wame; ga nkitla ke been debutant parliamentary who held strong if not undue speech, Motswaledi was aston- tlhoka sepe.”) and unrelenting be- candidates that year had fate not perceptions about established ishingly fl uent in both Setswana lief that right is right and wrong dealt Motswaledi the hand it did. opposition formations, includ- and English. is wrong often drove him to sail That was meant to be the year ing the idea that they were in- His younger brother Gape too close to the wind, and go the BDP’s future generation of herently susceptible to internal says of him: “He wasn’t one to where even daredevils dared not leaders blossomed. wranglings that spill into the type-cast or pigeonhole. When tread. This was the case when, Motswaledi’s suspension public domain. There was also addressing a political rally, he as a newly elected Secretary from the party effectively a strong suade of thought from would pass for a maverick artist General of the Botswana Dem- opened an opening for Mmo- within that believed this was an and scientist of the game. When ocratic Party (BDP) he stood up lotsi to rise to the SG position. opportunity for a fresh political conducting a choir, he did it to what he perceived to be the He turned it down. formation with not only a fresh with the discipline of a classical authoritarianism of party leader “After Gomolemo’s sus- core policy platform, but also a maestro, and when giving a ser- and the country’s president, pension I could not ascend to modern approach to the man- mon at church, he did it like one Ian Khama. His standoff with his position because I felt that agement of an organisation. who just came out of a meet- Khama came at great personal it would be the worst form of The feeling was that most po- ing with God Himself. He was cost. He was shunted aside as betrayal especially given that his litical organisations were more such a shrewd organiser of both BDP’s parliamentary candidate, suspension was so grossly un- preoccupied with political rhet- events and people, and he had removed from the SG position fair,” says Mmolotsi today. “He oric than on efforts for building the requisite measure of gravi- he had obviously long coveted was suspended for the views an organisation that possesses tas to induce confi dence upon (smart money is that he was go- we shared and it would not capacity and capabilities that are his crusades.” ing to build his base from there have made sense for me to take necessary for providing a viable Besides the gift of speech, and ultimately make a bid for his position because if he was alternative government.” he possessed something else: a the presidency), and effectively wrong, then I was complicit.” Then began the next task, mind schooled in the arts in all banished into the wilderness. Rather than go away qui- which was to build a united op- their various forms, which could Even for a man who made etly as was perhaps expected, position front. After gruelling process and analyse information everyone believe that they were Motswaledi his star refused and marathon talks, three con- such that when he got to make his best friend, Ndaba Gaolathe to dim and die. Instead, he re- tracting parties – Botswana Na- his point it would be in a persua- ranks highly as possibly bounded big time, and threw tional Front, Botswana Peoples sive manner that suggested re- Motswaledi’s closest comrade, himself in the task that would Party and BMD – came together 12 Indepth August 30 - 5 September, 2020 Cabinet scores own goals during state of emergency

We effectively have a situation where parliament has control over a section of the cabinet to the exclusion of the president. In fact should the president purport to direct any minister as to what to do in discharge of the mandate given by parliament then the president will be in breach of our constitution – Writes LEDIRETSE MOLAKE

hen the Member pointment at the proposal that tutional point of view cabinet empowers parliament to confer of Parliament was fi nally agreed by parliament; has presented parliament with a functions on any person or au- for Mahalapye that an inter-ministerial task rare gift, that of allowing parlia- thority other than the president. East, Yandani team be assembled to look into ment to have control over those In my view the resolution of WBoko, proposed the issue. ministers who will form the in- parliament to establish a minis- a motion dealing with Gender The main bone of conten- ter- ministerial task team. terial committee to look into the Based Violence, I do not believe tion was that a Commission of A lot of commentators issue of gender based violence he foresaw the signifi cance of Enquiry would be headed by a have in dealing with the execu- falls squarely within the ambit the outcome that the Cabinet of judge or former judge, and will tive power of the president of of this provision of our consti- the Republic of Botswana will have terms of reference that Botswana focused attention on tution. give him as a present. In fact he would ensure that the greatest Sections 47(1) and 47(2) of the Now because the inter-min- is said to have withdrawn the number of stakeholders will be constitution. Very little atten- isterial team will not be acting motion, and a lot of commen- allowed to have an input. I will tion has been given to Section within the ambit of Sections tators have reacted with disap- below argue that from a consti- 47(3) of the constitution, which 47(1) and 47(2) the president

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1. On Monday, 25 August 2020 Her Ladyship, the Honourable Judge Dube J., at the High Court in Lobatse heard legal arguments in the matter

where Ms Masego Mogwera and Ms Tlhabologo Parliament

Galekhutlhe have brought an urgent application of Botswana will not have any of a function under Section respects. I believe that there are relation to our constitution. Par- power to direct these ministers 47(3) that will not embarrass the at least 9 constituencies in the liament is an institution that is since they will not be acting executive should the executive south of the country that the a creature of the constitution, challenging their removal as directors of Babereki in terms of Section 50, which fi nd the situation unbearable. BDP will not lightly want to with a defi ned mandate. I do gives the president power to di- After all parliament as appoint- have bye election for parliament not believe that parliament can Investments (Pty)Ltd under the High Court case rect ministers for discharge of ing authority may asking for up- any time soon. I just do not see waive its constitutional power the business of government. In dates as to progress, and give in- BDP looking for election in all through the idea that members fact should the president pur- structions as to who to consult, Gaborone constituencies, Mo- of parliament belong to a par- no.UAHGB-000122-20. port to direct any minister as to and what areas to look at. goditshane, Tlokweng, Loba- ticular party. When parliament what to do in discharge of the The beauty about exercise tse, Kgatleng West and Kanye makes law there is no legal ex- mandate given by parliament of power under Section 47(3) is South. I use the number 9 be- pectation that members of par- then the president will be in that it does not require laws to cause that is what the opposi- liament may be forced by their breach of our constitution. be made. This has the effect of tion needs to get a majority in parties to vote in a particular 2. After hearing arguments, Her Ladyship informed the We effectively have a denying the president power to parliament. way. This is because if this is al- situation where parliament veto parliament’s appointment Under these circumstanc- lowed then the power to make parties that due to the fact that the matter was too has control over a section of of cabinet or any other person. es the fl oor crossing bill only law would belong to politi- the cabinet to the exclusion Section 47(3) is an equalizer, a strengthens the hands of the cal parties and not parliament. of the president. He may of brilliant provision which in the BDP members of parliament Section 86 of the constitution involving, she needed sufficient time to consider the course try to counter this by hands of a knowledgeable par- against the party and Rre Masisi makes parliament’s power to becoming a member of the liament can ensure competition in particular. I am left wonder- make law subject to the consti- arguments and, given her tight schedule, she would ministerial committee, with the within the public space for bet- ing as to why cabinet proposed tution itself. I challenge anyone hope that he may exert infl u- ter service of our people. If a this bill at this point in time to construct a provision that al- only be able to deliver her considered ruling on 23 ence over this committee, but department does not perform when cabinet has to my knowl- lows political parties to add to this will effectively place him and the president for whatever edge three qualifi ed lawyers in this section. under the control of parlia- reason does not act, then Sec- Rre Kgafela, Rre Mthimkhuilu, There is a principle of law October 2020. ment as regards the issue of tion 47(3) allows parliament to Mme Dow and the Attorney that says that one may waive gender based violence, since give that function to any other General. I believe the BDP it- a provision of the law that is as the appointing authority of person. self has access to very capable intended for their own ben- this inter-ministerial committee In the old days of factions legal brains. efi t. The power to make law is parliament retains the right to that bedeviled the BDP during The fl oor crossing bill is intended to serve a particular 3. Quite correctly, Her Ladyship issued an interim order direct the committee. In fact it the Rre Mogae, Rre Kedikilwe also in my view a motion of no purpose that no political party may prove to be risky for the and Rre Kwelagobe era I raised confi dence in Rre Masisi, spon- can claim. It may be possible to maintain the status quo pending her considered president to become a member this power of parliament, in a sored by cabinet itself. After all for a political party to discipline of the ministerial committee, small piece published in one the import of the bill is to say to a member of parliament where for a situation may arise where of the local papers, suggest- a BDP member of parliament such member votes against the ruling, and the BOPEU leadership is pleased with that parliament decides to dismiss ing that Section 47(3) allowed “trust Rre Masisi not to make party wishes where such vote in- him from the committee. parliament to establish a paral- life unbearable for you within volves motions, but in my view approach, as it was the proper thing to do pending Based on the above I be- lel executive. I believe it was in the BDP, but if things get re- no political party can lawfully lieve the young man has man- reaction to this that Rre Mogae ally bad you have the option of take disciplinary action against aged to make cabinet score an increased the size of the cabinet keeping quiet or resigning from a member of parliament where her final decision on the matter. Her Ladyship made it own goal, for parliament now with a view to making it diffi cult the party and losing your seat” I such member votes against the has some control over cabinet for the Barata Phati faction to believe these days members of party when parliament is mak- abundantly clear in open court that the interim order on an issue that is of national use this power of parliament. parliament have access to inde- ing law. Any political party that importance. Cabinet in its haste I believe that had the cur- pendent legal advice, and they purports to have power to dis- to seek to control the narrative rent government tapped into will have been advised that this cipline a member of parliament was purely for purposes of maintaining the status has placed itself in a diffi cult the institutional memory of the fl oor crossing law may greatly who votes against the position position where it now serves old guard like Rre Mogae, Rre disadvantage them. of the party when parliament quo, and did not decide for or against any party to two masters. Had the ruling Kedikilwe and Rre Kwelagobe They will also have been makes law would be violating party agreed to the establish- cabinet would not have placed made aware of possibilities to our constitution. I will even say ment of a presidential com- itself in this diffi cult situation. cash in on this law. Imagine the such a party is guilty of treason. the proceedings. She will only do so on 23 October mission of enquiry then the By the way I am not a great fan situation of a member of par- Political parties are mere so- executive would have been in of all these gentlemen, I believe liament from a swing constitu- cieties, and even though societ- 2020 when she delivers her considered ruling. control of the narrative, now it they cost us a valuable opportu- ency that is likely to be won by ies make rules for themselves fi nds itself pitting its president nity in so far as citizen economic the opposition in 2024. If ap- in enjoyment of freedom of against parliament in so far as empowerment is concerned. proached by the opposition that association, such capacity does the issue of gender based vio- We engaged with them and they pay him the P3 million that not include power to add limi- lence is concerned. Also inter- they were just not interested or he will make in three years now tations over and above those 4. We therefore advise the general membership of esting is that the life span of the seemed not to understand what I think a business minded mem- stated in the constitution. If po- committee is to my knowledge we were talking about. They ber of parliament will agree to litical parties want to add to the not established, meaning par- cost us a minimum of twenty cash in the lump sum, by cross- limitations in the constitution BOPEU to await the Honourable Court’s ruling liament can keep it alive for so years with their intransigence, ing the fl oor, precipitating a bye they should amend the constitu- long as it wants whilst a com- and failure to grasp what nation- election that the opposition will tion. Otherwise they should let patiently. We shall keep them updated. mission would have had a fi xed hood was about. likely win. members of parliament vote as lifespan. I am not aware of any The fl oor crossing bill is The issue of party caucus they deem fi t in the law making process for stopping discharge also very interesting in some also needs to be looked at in process. 11 August 30 - 5 September, 2020 Indepth

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Is Botswana’s economic engine of growth grinding to a halt?

Batswana could distract themselves today with the bitter feud between Pretoria and Gaborone about the alleged P100 billion “heist”. But with economic projections by both the government and international economists as well as those working for the country’s central bank pointing to a downtick in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) the state of the shuttered paycheck to paycheck economy seems far more important, writes VICTOR BAATWENG.

WHAT IT MEANS: The anticipated adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the current challenges Botswana faces on fi scal consolidation, could mean further deterioration of fi scal metrics. Economic Development Minister – Dr Thapelo Matsheka

conomic pundits – both lowest due to the Covid- 19 pandemic, electricity and enforcing contracts. “Further, the Tourism Licensing Plan 11 midterm review. will need ten times more than what agenda, while incorporating the lessons at the government enclave improving doing business environment To address these challenges, Serame and Information System (TOLIS) Recently the country’s Finance and has been spent in the last four learnt and seizing new opportunities to and within the private sector has become pertinent to support says the Botswana Government has has been launched to support online Economic Development Minister – Dr months. The Finance and Economic pursue the path towards high-income bat the ball back and forth businesses and promote investment. since introduced the Online Business applications and payments. Further, the Thapelo Matsheka altered the NDP 11 development ministry recently pegged status by 2036,” Matsheka said in about the best way to keep According to the 2020 Doing Registration System (OBRS) which Trade and Industrial Development Acts document to refl ect the impact that the the COVID-19 Economic Stabilisation parliament when presenting the Mid theE country’s economic engine running. Business Report, Botswana is ranked integrates Botswana Unifi ed Revenue and their enabling Regulations have Covid-19 pandemic has had in the ailing Plan expenditure P4 billion. -Term review paper. Botswana’s Trade and Investment 87th out of 190 economies, down from Services (BURS), Public Procurement been revised to reduce the turnaround economy for the past four months. “The aim is to promote Given the decline in government Minister – Peggy Serame says with 86 th in 2019, with the most problematic and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) times”, Serame told Parliament this past Accordingly, Matsheka says to implementation of the pre-COVID-19 the global economic growth at its areas being starting a business, getting and Omang Systems. week during the National Development turn around the economy Botswana development and transformation CONTINUES ON PG 18 Ripple effects in the diamond trade

SUNDAY STANDARD REPORTER to safeguard the workforce. Similar polished diamond price index also percent to 8.5 million carats after the containment measures in the buyer decreased by 1 percent from 209.7 in signifi cant impact of Covid-19 on the The ripple effects being felt in the countries and the resultant limited the fi rst quarter of 2020 to 207.7 in global diamond industry. diamond industry is in full effect. midstream diamond cutting and the second quarter of 2020. In July Anglo American owns 85 percent Diamond production is down, polishing capacity, particularly in India, 2020, the global polished price index of De Beers while the Botswana inventories are swelling with diamonds adversely affected the demand for averaged 204.2 points, lower than the government has a 15 percent stake. De that are not selling as coronavirus rough diamonds. 208.3 points in June. Beers and Botswana are in one of the measures restrict movements, and The global rough diamond price “The virus has had ripple effects world’s longest lucrative public private the falling prices have done little index decreased by 8 percent from on diamond supply chains due to partnerships, where they hold equal to stimulate demand, complicating 137.8 points in the fi rst quarter of 2020 the worldwide lockdown; thus, the shares in Debswana, which operates recovery for diamond producers to 126.6 points in the second quarter of prevailing weaker demand for diamond the best diamond mines in the country. like Botswana that are dependent on 2020 as the spread of the COVID-19 jewellery and liquidity constraints had Every year, De Beers holds sales diamond sales. virus and counter-pandemic measures an impact on sales of luxury goods, cycles or sights in Gaborone, where Data gleaned from Bank of implemented around the globe severely including diamond jewellery,” the bank diamonds from Botswana and its other Botswana reveals that Debswana disrupted trade of diamonds and said. mines from South Africa, Namibia and produced 1.8 million carats of diamonds suppressed manufacturers’ demand for De Beers’ revenue has fallen Canada are sold to selected diamond in the second quarter of 2020, a 68.1 rough diamonds. by more than half while profi t also buyers known as sightholders. percent plunge from the 5.7 million “Moreover, the decline refl ects the took a drastic nosedive. According to But with the outbreak of the deadly carats produced in the corresponding deteriorating consumer and investor Anglo American’s fi nancials for the six virus earlier this year, De Beers offered Sorting diamonds period in 2019. Production at Orapa sentiment, excess supply of smaller months ended June 2020, total revenue Sightholders the option to defer up and Jwaneng mines decreased by 72.5 diamonds and underperformance in decreased by 54 percent to $1.2 billion, to 100 percent of their allocations at by 21 percent to $119/carat, down The diamond miner has since market. Customers would be able to percent and 64.7 percent, respectively, the Indian consumer market amid down from last year’s $2.6 billion in the the fourth and fi fth Sights and held from last year’s $151/carat, driven by launched an e-commerce site that buy 10 percent of De Beers’ rough in the review period. lockdown extensions in several corresponding period. The more than some viewings for Sight 5 outside of a higher proportion of lower value provides registered buyers an alternative diamonds immediately and at any time The overall signifi cant decline in provinces,” said the bank in its half decline was due to rough diamond Botswana, following the cancellation rough diamonds being sold in the fi rst way of purchasing rough diamonds of the day, with the available goods production was mainly due to a nation- Monetary Policy report released on sales falling to $1.0 billion, compared of the third Sight of 2020 due to two Sights of the year and an 8 percent in addition to the company’s existing ranging from very high end to low end wide lockdown and the implementation Friday. to June 2019’s $2.3 billion sales. Rough Covid-19 related travel restrictions. decline in the average rough price limited-time auctions, thus creating an items, with prices visible to customers of COVID-19 containment measures Besides rough diamonds, the global diamond sales volumes decreased by 45 The average realised price decreased index. opportunity for sales during the weak at the point of purchase.

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Here is how Botswana’s economic The NDP 11:H1 hits, misses recovery plan will be spread

KABELO SEITSHIRO Plan (NDP) 11, and the Mid- As Botswana prepares to venture into the second half of the National Development Plan 11, SUNDAY Term Review of NDP 11. He STANDARD takes a look at the economic numbers that characterised its fi rst half as shared by Trade, The Government has projected said the Plan is expected to P14.5 billion as the cost of the provide direction on how to Investment and Industry Minister Peggy Serame in Parliament this past Wednesday. much-anticipated Economic stimulate the economic activities Recovery and Transformation post Covid-19 as well as Plan (ERTP) to be rolled out cushion the economy from the MINING SECTOR during the second half of the unprecedented shock brought by the pandemic. The contribution of the National Development Plan 11 “A COVID-19 Relief Fund Mining Sector to GDP over the (NDP11). was created and credited with period 2017 to 2019 even though The amount is expected was the highest, declined from to be spread over the P2.125 billion to support the 17.4 to 15.2 percent mainly due remaining years of the current interventions,” said Mandlebe. to the plateauing of diamond development planning period He observed that Real Gross production as the major mines from 2020/21 to 2022/23. Domestic Product (GDP) grew matured; as well as the loss of For 2020/21, P500 million is by 3 percent in 2019, compared production from the base metal expected to be used, while for to a faster growth of 4.5 percent mines that closed during the 2021/22 is at P7 billion; and for in 2018. He said the lower period. The Sector’s real growth 2022/23 is P7 billion. increase in output was mainly rate fl uctuated over the same In his submission to attributable to a contraction period, registering -11.1 percent Parliamentary Accounts in mining output as well as a in 2017, then signifi cantly rising Committee (PAC) Permanent deceleration in non-mining to 7.6 percent in 2018 before Secretary in the Ministry GDP growth. He stated that declining to -3.9 percent in of Finance and Economic mining output contracted by 2019. Development Dr Wilfred 3.9 percent in 2019, mainly due Finance and Mandlebe stated that to weaker performance of the Business Services government intends to use six diamond sub-sector, while the The Finance and Business main options to fund the ERTP, Non-mining GDP grew by 3.8 Services was the second highest which are increasing domestic percent in 2019, compared to 4.1 contributor to GDP after revenue, sale of assets (through percent in 2018. Mining registering a growth of privatisation), domestic “The slower expansion in 13.9 percent in 2017, increasing borrowing (bond issuance), non-mining GDP was primarily to 14.5 percent in 2019. The draw down on the government due to a deceleration in output Sector registered real growth portion of the foreign exchange growth of the manufacturing, rate of 14.1 percent in 2017 and reserves (Government construction, transport and 15.9 percent in 2019. Investment Account); and also communications, and social and TOURISM SECTOR external/foreign borrowing; personal services sectors,” he The Tourism Sector and, reducing or redirecting stated. contribution to GDP has grown spending. Mandlebe is of the view that to around 4.9 percent during Dr Mandlebe stated that the domestic economy is further in the fi rst part of NDP11 the most preferred options expected to contract sharply by compared to 3.7 percent during are domestic borrowing and 8.9 percent in 2020. He added the same period of NDP 10. revenue mobilization, adding that the loss in output is mainly There has also been increased that the listed options are tied to the impact of Covid-19 citizen participation in the unlikely to be suffi cient to meet outbreak related containment Sector. In 2019, out of a total measures such as extreme of 2 107 licensed tourism the entire funding needs over lockdown, travel ban and businesses, 1 577 (74.8%) were the remainder of the NDP 11 social distancing, as well as the citizen-owned, 261 (12.4%) were period. opportunity cost which resulted joint ventures, while the rest of 2010, there were a total of 690 tourism licenses issued. contribution remained almost registered real growth rate of was almost maintained over the The ERTP is complementary from shifting expenditure the businesses were foreign- licensed tourism businesses, AGRICULTURE & level at 2 percent in 2017 and 1.9 percent and dropped to -0.1 same period at around 5 percent, to already existing plans and owned. Comparatively, this is a representing an increase of 205 MANUFACTURING 1.9 percent in 2019. Over percent. The Manufacturing while its real growth rate ranged initiatives, including Vision priorities from development to signifi cant growth given that in percent in the total number of The Agriculture Sector’s the same period, the Sector Sector’s contribution to GDP from 2.2 to 2.8 percent. 2036, National Development health-related expenditures.

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VICTOR BAATWENG was after Selebi Phikwe East incur extra costs by borrowing little or nothing to protect them Kgoberego Nkawana had asked money”, Matoteng said a few when they are unable to go to s Botswana, just like the government to apprise days after Trade Minister – work like it’s been the case for the rest of the world, Parliament on CEDA-SMEs Peggy Serame announced that Botswana’s informal sector, grapples with the credit relations since the arrival P10 million has been set aside to more especially those in the consequences of the of Covid-19. assist the informal sector. capital Gaborone which has ACovid-19 pandemic, When responding to Matoteng said that it is been locked down thrice to date. it is becoming clear each passing Moswaane, Trade and quite clear that while necessary The once diamond rich - day that vulnerable workers in Investment Minister Serame phases of national lockdown are Botswana, has been ON and the informal sector as well as the said that she is not up to date on threatening livelihoods in the OFF Covid-19 sponsored Small to Medium Enterprises reasons that could have caused informal economy, Botswana lockdown. Unlike her neighbour (SMEs) have been the most delay to assist the informal government relief efforts are in the south – South Africa, hard-hit. sector. frequently only reaching formal it appears Botswana has so While the Botswana She also told Parliament that workers and businesses. far been able to prevent a government through its Citizen CEDA has identifi ed 1550 SMEs The government recently major outbreak of the deadly Enterprise Development which were adversely affected confi rmed that it spent P4 billion COVID-19. The trade-off in Agency (CEDA) has availed a by the Covid-19 pandemic. on its COVID-19 Economic doing so, however has resulted credit facility to both the SMEs The SMEs in question, Serame Stabilisation Plan. This means in hardship for those in the vast and informal sectors, none of said, have been given repayment the share of the informal sector informal economy. the two clusters appears to have holidays from April 2020 for a from the P10 million can be It has since become clear benefi tted from it as yet. maximum of 12 months. pegged at P10 million, which that while necessary, the past This past Thursday, “The interventions that Serame announced as loans in three lockdowns threatened Francistown West Member CEDA has put in in place are July 2020. livelihoods in the informal of Parliament – Ignatius considered suffi cient to address THOUSANDS OF economy. The Botswana Moswaane told Parliament that the likelihood of distress faced TRADERS IMPERIL government’s relief efforts it’s been over two months” by the SMMEs. The agency While some SMEs referred programme that they feel left is out of reach for many of its registered members, totally up The International however frequently reached the since some informal traders will continue to assess the to by Moswaane might have behind. members’. to 25 000 in urban areas were Labour Organisation (ILO) formal workers and businesses in his constituency have situation every three months tried their luck without success, At the time of the launch The leader of the Botswana hard hit by the fi rst national estimates that around 2 billion only. This could only mean one lodged their applications on a case by case basis and some – precisely in the informal some two months ago, the Informal Sector Association lockdown declared in April people—61% of the world’s thing: informal sectors workers with CEDA for fi nancial respond accordingly as part of sector said at the time of the informal sector association – Mpho Matoteng told Sunday 2020. working population—toil in the in Botswana will experience a assistance but to no avail. This its monitoring process” launch of CEDA’s Lethabile projected that the credit scheme Standard at the time that their “We cannot afford to informal economy, and have hotter summer season ahead.

BONNIE MODIAKGOTLA prospects for low infl ation in annual decreases. The average quarter of 2021, infl uenced the medium term, associated Interest Rate not bottomed out yet infl ation rate was 2.9 percent in by the accommodative policy The central bank plans with subdued domestic demand 2019, down from 3.2 percent in stance and the stimulus to continue with its resulting from the adverse 2018 and 3.3 percent in 2017. to activity derived from accommodative monetary effects of the COVID-19 accommodative monetary policy bank rate cut was the bank’s way it reached an all-time high of sparking debate over the Furthermore, infl ation averaged government economic recovery policy, including possible bank disease containment measures, to support economic activity,” of stimulating economic activity 15.5 percent in June 2008. The effectiveness of the central 1.9 percent in the second quarter and transformation plan rate cuts if infl ation continues which have throttled domestic the bank said in the report. amid the coronavirus pandemic. current 4.25 percent reached in bank’s accommodative policy of 2020, lower than the average (ERTP). The government plans to be stubbornly low, refl ecting and external economic activity. Last week, Bank of By making loans cheaper, April marks a historic record in stimulating domestic demand of 2.6 percent in the second to pump P43 billion in economy weakened domestic demand, “The restrained increase Botswana’s Monetary Policy economists believe households low in the country’s modern and jumpstarting the economy. quarter of 2019, accounted for through ERTP and the National while some economic observers in personal incomes and Committee (MPC) in its August and fi rms will have extra cash banking history. In general, The monthly infl ation report by the decrease in domestic fuel Development Plan (NDP 11). say the Bank of Botswana’s expected modest increase in meeting, decided to keep the to spend, stimulating economic as interest rates are reduced, released by Statistics Botswana prices in April and June 2020. In addition, infl ation might get monetary tools have not been foreign prices also contribute bank rate at 4.25 percent, after activity. more people are able to borrow shows that the annual infl ation While the lower consumer a push from the likely increase effective in stimulating demand. to the projected low infl ation. it was slashed by 50 basis points The central bank has more money. The result is that rate in July was 0.9 percent, prices continue to defy the in international commodity According to the central Overall, the current state of from 4.75 percent four months assumed the accommodative consumers have more money to same rate as June. This is a norm of low bank rates, the prices, the expected upward bank’s latest Monetary Policy the economy and the outlook ago. The MPC holds six pre- monetary policy stance for more spend, causing the economy to record low rate since 1975. The central bank is confi dent that adjustment in electricity tariffs, Report released on Friday, for both domestic and external scheduled meetings per year, than a decade following the grow and infl ation to increase. low infl ationary environment in infl ation is expected to revert as well as base effects associated monetary policy is being economic activity provide at which the monetary policy 2008 global fi nancial crisis. BoB However, infl ation has the country, extends as far as to within the 3 – 6 percent with decrease in fuel prices in implemented in the context of scope for maintenance of an stance is determined. The last has been cutting the rate since remained stubbornly low, 2011, marked by consecutive objective range in the third 2020.

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SUNDAY STANDARD tried to stage a comeback from pre-tax profi t for the year ended 30 June 2020 is expected to REPORTER a closed period of trading, the December 2019 will be between be between P52.8 million and ban on alcohol was reinstated 10 percent and 15 percent lower P56.9 million compared to the s corporate earnings in the fi rst week of August and than the P224.6 million recorded reported profi t before tax for information continues remains in place until for an in December 2018. the previous corresponding to trickle in during the undisclosed period. This has The alcohol industry has been period of P81.9 million, which reporting period, the further weakened the local liquor vocal about the government’s represents a decrease of between impact of coronavirus industry, which was recovering hard stance to prohibit the sale of 31 percent and 36 percent on the A from former president Ian alcohol, citing lack of correlation profi t before tax for the previous containment measures on some sectors of the economy has been Khama’s administration, which in between the consumption of corresponding period. severe, with the alcohol industry 2009 introduced the alcohol levy alcohol and the rise in cases of Though majority of CA’s facing losses that would make that steadily rose over the years coronavirus infections. Besides products and services are past challenges from the alcohol until it hit 55 percent in 2018. lost sales that runs into millions, classifi ed as essential products levy pale in comparison. When president Mokgweetsi the liquor sellers have complained and services, ensuring continued This week, Sechaba Holdings Masisi took over in April 2018, of stock losses due to expiration, trading even during lockdowns, which owns the country’s largest he made some changes that were while the government also loses the company says trade challenges brewery in the country announced embraced by the liquor industry: out on alcohol levy and value and restrictions in certain sectors that the profi t before tax for extending operating hours added tax (VAT). Furthermore, and challenges in cross-border the 6-month period ended 30 of liquor dealing outlets and the trade, hotels and restaurants, distribution hampered the June 2020 will be approximately slashing the alcohol levy down to the biggest contributor to gross expected growth. 60 percent or P56.6 million 35 percent. domestic product (GDP), has “The businesses that were lower than the P95.5 million The improvement to the recorded a signifi cant contraction, signifi cantly impacted by the reported for the interim period industry was almost immediate, and the sector’s thousand of trade restrictions in quarter two last year. Though the company with Sechaba’s Kgalagadi workers face a bleak future. KBL were the distributors of alcohol did not disclose reasons for the Breweries Limited (KBL) has announced a 10 percent cut and tobacco products as well signifi cant decline in profi t, it reporting more than 100 percent to staff wages, while hundreds of as the promotions operations. was obvious that earnings were in profi t in its interim results liquor outlets remain closed, and Trading bans have since been hampered by the government’s ended June 2019. The company some operators failing to make lifted in South Africa but the ban nationwide lockdown that ran management attributed the rental payments. on the sale of alcohol products from April to the third week of growth due to the reduction in Another company which is still in force in Botswana May. the alcohol levy, which led to has been impacted by the ban and Swaziland. The Group’s The lockdown was more volumes being sold. On of alcohol sale is logistics and diversifi ed portfolio should accompanied by the prohibition Wednesday, the Botswana Stock distribution giant, CA Sales, enable it to deliver sustainable on the sale of alcohol, and later Exchange listed brewer issued which on Friday announced results for the remainder of the lifted with restrictions in early cautionary trading statement to its that the company’s profi t before year,” said the company in a note Be Social At A Distance June. As the liquor industry shareholders, warning them that tax for the six months ended to shareholders. Botswana’s trade position in new lows Play your part, stay apart. We will SUNDAY STANDARD mines outside Botswana. in the second quarter of 2020, in exports include vehicles be back soon. Seken half !! REPORTER With exports signifi cantly compared to a revised defi cit and transport equipment, salt lower and imports rising, of P219 million during the and soda ash, meat and meat Botswana ended the second Botswana registered a P6.3 billion corresponding period in 2019. products and textiles, which fell quarter of the year with the trade defi cit, the largest shortfall The merchandise trade, services by 94.6 percent, 83.7 percent, worst quarterly trade defi cit as for a monthly trade defi cit since and income accounts - which 81 percent and 72.1 percent, the landlocked and diamond 2012. The successive monthly tracks the difference between respectively. In addition to dependent economy’s trading trade defi cits from April to June exports and imports - recorded diamond imports, other position continues to worsen add up to a P9.3 billion trade a combined defi cit of P11 commodities that contributed to over the years. defi cit in the second quarter of billion, which was partly offset a decrease in imports are metal The International 2020, also making it the biggest by a surplus of P3.9 billion in the and metal products, and vehicles Merchandise Trade Statistics quarterly shortfall in over two current transfers account, which and transport equipment that fell report for last month, released decades. The massive defi cit is is dominated by the Southern by 75.6 percent and 74 percent, by Statistics Botswana on Friday, also on the back of another P4.2 African Customs Union (SACU) respectively. The negative shows that total exports in billion defi cit recorded in the revenue receipts. balance in the income account June were recorded at P943.5 fi rst quarter of the year. Exports decreased by 96.9 resulted from the payments of million, falling by 70 percent Botswana’s trade position has percent, while imports decreased investment income to foreign from the P3.2 billion recorded been worsening, with the last fi ve by 51.1 percent, leading to a investors, mainly by the mining in May. The decrease in outward years revealing a troubling pattern defi cit of P7.8 billion in the sector, which paid out about trade receipts was a result of a where imports rose faster than merchandise trade account. The P2.9 billion in the second quarter 75.1 percent drop in diamond exports, a sign that the country fall in exports was largely due to a of 2020. exports, the country’s economic is losing money that could be 99.4 percent decline in diamond The fi nancial account, a mainstay. Nonetheless, diamonds circulating in the domestic exports from P16.9 billion in the component of balance of remained the main export, economy that has been sluggish. second quarter of 2019 to P103.2 payments which tracks shifts in representing over 58.2 percent Botswana ended 2019 with a million in the second quarter of international asset ownership, of total exports, a departure cumulative trade balance defi cit 2020. During the same period, registered an estimated net from the usual contribution of of P14.2 billion, the highest since diamond imports also decreased outfl ow of P4.9 billion during nearly 90 percent. 2012’s trade shortfall of P16.3 from P5.5 billion to P1.5 billion. the second quarter of 2020 On the other hand, the total billion. The country’s continued The decrease in diamond trade compared to a revised net imports for June were valued at growing defi cits are reversals mainly stemmed from lower outfl ow of P488 million in the P7.2 billion, up by 45.3 percent of gains made in the fi ve-year demand for rough diamonds second quarter of 2019. The from May’s imports that clocked period of consecutive trade by importing countries such as outfl ow was mainly attributable P4.9 billion. The increase was balance surpluses that started in China due to curtailed economic to an increase in offshore attributed to diamond imports 2014, though the surpluses were activity following COVID-19 investments, particularly by which went up by 49.2 percent. growing smaller in size. related lockdown and movement pension funds. Gaborone has now emerged as According to Bank of restrictions. The third and fourth When put together, the an important rough sales centre Botswana’s balance of payments diamond sales cycles for 2020, overall balance of payments was after the decision to move De data, the current account – that were scheduled for March in defi cit of P16.3 billion for Beers’ sorting operations and which records the country’s and May, were cancelled due to the twelve months to June 2020, sight location to Gaborone in transactions with the rest of the pandemic related restrictions. compared to a defi cit of P5.4 2013, thus increased diamond the world - is estimated to have The other commodities billion in the twelve months to imports from other De Beers recorded a defi cit of P7.2 billion that contributed to a decrease June 2019. 17 August 30 - 5 September, 2020

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CONTINUED FROM PG 13 other hand are cautioning against than P71.8 billion recorded in June THE NEED FOR AN revenues, and a widening budget such a move. 2019, refl ecting a 11.4 percent fall ECONOMIC JUMPSTARTER BPC’s tariffs defi cit, the Botswana government Dr Matsheka, who is an in an annualised rate. To jumpstart the sluggish will now be forced to settle for economist by profession is on The reserves are made up of economy, which is clearly upfront payment for its fi nancial the side of the latter economists. the transactions balances tranche operating below its potential, requirements. Offi cials at the He told Parliament that the (TBT), liquidity investment Serame says the NDP 11 second Finance Ministry have pegged the government has little scope tranche (LIT), the Pula fund half budget allocation will ensure total fi nancing requirement for the to draw down further on the and the International Monetary that only projects with high impact Government Investment Account Fund (IMF) tranche. Much of will be pursued to avoid wasteful hike ignites remaining half of NDP 11 at P43 billion. – the government’s portion of the the decline in foreign exchange and ineffi cient spending. At the same time, Dr Matsheka foreign exchange reserves, reserves during June was due to “The indicative ERTP told Parliament that some money “As this needs to be preserved slight 16 percent decrease in the estimated expenditure is P14.5 will have to be raised through as a fi nancial buffer”. Offi cial Transactions Balances Tranche, billion out which P10.562 billion is a combination of increased fi gures show that the GIA account falling from P4.1 billion to P3.4 for the Economy and Employment has been declining in recent billion, caused by domestic foreign Sector in the remaining years public hearings domestic revenues such as taxes and levies, and government debt. months as government pulled exchange demand and net capital of the Plan”, Serame said on LIMITED FUNDING emergency funds from the buffers. outfl ows. Wednesday. OPTIONS…. Bank of Botswana’s statement The Liquidity Investment During the last part of NDP While some economic of fi nancial position for the Tranche retreated plunged by 31 11 the Botswana government says pundits were suggesting that the year ended June 2020 shows the percent to P5.7 billion, while the efforts will be geared towards government could once again country’s reserves at P63.6 billion, Pula fund, the largest contributor transformation of the economy tap into the country’s Foreign 3.8 percent lower than the previous to foreign reserves grew by 1.6 through various Strategies and Reserves for funding, some on the month’s P66.1 billion, and lower percent P52.6 billion. Programmes.

SUNDAY STANDARD REPORTER from government’s anticipated belt tightening measures. The government, ublic hearings for which is dealing with slow economic the Botswana Power growth, has advised that it will Corporation’s (BPC) reduce subsidies given to state owned proposal to hike power entities (SOEs), while also planning to costs began this past week. privatise some. P “Government continues to The power utility has argued that increased electricity tariffs will ignite a subsidise the corporation in order glimmer of hope for BPC’s precarious to cushion the impact of non-cost fi nancial position. refl ective tariffs, but this subsidy has Last week, the Botswana Energy reduced signifi cantly over the last 5 Regulatory Authority (BERA), and the years. The cumulative tariff increase public heard in detail how BPC plans is lower than the cumulative subsidy to increase electricity tariffs by 13 which is indicative of the revenue percent between 2021 and 2023. The mismatch,” said BPC in its submission corporation’s plans have already been to the energy regulator, seeking met with anger. approval to increase electricity charges. The BPC’s decision to increase BPC believes that if BERA electricity costs by 22 percent in April, could approve its proposed tariff attracted wave of criticism from adjustments, which is a 5 percent consumers, decrying the excessive tariff increase in 2021, then another costs. The company countered the 4 percent increase in 2022 and a 4 criticism levelled against it, explaining percent increment in 2023. The power that the existing electricity tariffs are supplier says it requires a healthy not enough to cover operational costs liquidity position to undertake overdue of suppling electricity. refurbishment of its transmission and In pushing for additional distribution infrastructure. increments to tariffs, the BPC says If the tariffs are approved, BPC its weakened fi nancial position can has projected a turnaround in the be traced to the non-cost refl ective corporation’s fi nancials, anticipating charges, with other operational losses operating profi ts in the next fi ve years. made worse by the defective Morupule The power utility is also planning to B power station, which has led to high reduce imported electricity, something cost of imported electricity. which will lower costs for the BPC is also feeling the pressure struggling entity. 19 August 30 - 5 September, 2020 BancABC shows clean slate of fi nancial growth

KABELO SEITSHIRO expected government employee’s as containment measures to curb salary increases. The unaudited the spread of COVID-19. He ancABC’s total bank fi nancials also shows that the adding as a result, the weaker income has increased bank’s total deposits reduced activity damped BancABC’s PUBLIC TENDER NOTICE by 8 percent year slightly by about 4 percent growth prospects for the 2020 on year driven by a year on year on tighter review fi nancial year. strong performance end liquidity, however, deposit “The second quarter of B growth has returned to a stronger 2020 was characterised by on net interest income (NII) despite two rate cuts of 50bps in position early in the third quarter. muted economic activity due August 2019 and April 2020. “We understand this is to containment measures put The BSE quoted banker a challenging period for our in place locally and globally says the Covid-19 pandemic customers and will continue to to contain the COVID-19 continues to create signifi cant support them through various outbreak,” said Bannalotlhe. uncertainty around the duration initiatives,” said Bannalotlhe. The bank’s credit of constrained economic activity BancABC says one of its impairments for the fi rst half and timelines for the economy to strategic objectives at the of of the year was an increase be fully operational. listing at BSE was to prepare for in provisioning by P2 million The banker’s unaudited the future by investing in systems compared with a net release in results for the period ending 30 and overall operational upgrades the prior year. Added is that the June 2020 shows an overall profi t that will enhance the customer increase is driven primarily by a after tax stood at P55.7 million experience. He stated that deterioration on the largely SME representing a 9 percent increase. decision has begun to bear fruit, lending book due to the current The bank’s balance sheet with the bank accelerating its stresses experienced due to has grown by about 3 percent transformation programme and COVID-19. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) driven primarily by the growth in achieving key value milestones. “Since listing, the Bank has the loans and advances at about He stated although the put in place the appropriate ,8<074,5;-69)6;:>(5(0556=(;065/<)»:.(405.3() 4percent. bank’s key income lines refl ect building blocks to help mitigate BancABC’s Chief executive strong performance, during the downside pressures such as - Kgotso Bannalotlhe says the second quarter it began to see the current market condition. ;,5+,956)0/  retail lending continues to be a reduction in activity within its The business has demonstrated PURPOSE OF THE INVITATION TO TENDER INVITATION (ITT): the main driver of the asset branch network as well as the resilience as a result of our book, adding that volumes were corporate and SME segment continued client support,” he Botswana Innovation Hub (inter-changeably “BIH”) invites proposals from interested and duly registered, 100% citizen owned companies or businesses of repute, domiciled in the muted due to the delay in the due to the lockdowns imposed said. Republic of Botswana for the Supply and Delivery of ICT equipment for its gaming lab. Companies or businesses should be registered with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board in the following category: -

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Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) is an innovative and networked organisation that promotes technology, entrepreneurship and commercialisation. It supports start-ups and existing local amid Covid-19 companies as well as attracts international companies and institutions to develop and grow competitive technology driven and knowledge-based businesses.

PORTIA NKANI Absa Group Chief Executive strong top-line growth during COLLECTION AND SUBMISSION said: “In the current economic the period and now contributes st While uncertainty remains high, climate, ensuring continued 26 percent of Group revenue. The tender documents shall be emailed to bidders who have purchased the tender document during working hours from  HUK¶OYZLɈLJ[P]L4VUKH` (\N\Z[ 2020. A non-refundable deposit of should be made directly into the BIH bank account below and proof of payment shall be required before operational and fi nancial These operations provide the )>7;^V/\UKYLKHUK-PM[`7\SH the Absa Group may be well- sending the tender documents. positioned with a strong capital resilience is paramount. We are footprint to support customers and liquidity position allowing therefore temporarily holding our across the continent and provides )HURPUN+L[HPSZ it to continue to support its growth ambitions in abeyance to diversifi cation to the Group’s customers, Sunday Standard has focus on cost management and exposure. Account Name: Botswana Innovation Hub learnt. capital and liquidity preservation, Similar to the rest of the Bank Name: Absa Bank Botswana Limited With the decisive actions while continuing to support business, ARO was adversely Branch Name: Government Enclave Branch that have been taken in the fi rst customers,” said. affected by the crisis, manifesting Branch Code:   Swift Code: BARCBWGX half to improve balance sheet Payment relief loans on as a fi ve-fold increase to Current Account No customers impairments. Despite this, the !  resilience, the Group expects Account Type: Corporate Current the second-half impairment Absa extended signifi cant business remained profi table and outcome and returns to improve. support to customers and clients contributed positively to Group Youth companies or businesses will acquire the tender documents at a charge of 50% of the selling price. (Presidential Directive CAB 14 (B) 2015). Proof of youth companies shall be Absa earnings for the 2020 across its operating markets. In earnings. requested. interim fi nancials presented last South Africa, the Group’s largest ARO highlights during the week showed a decline as the market, Absa implemented period included the successful Proposals or responses duly completed and signed shall be submitted by email to [email protected] . Proposals should be labelled “ Tender for supply and delivery of economic impact of COVID-19 a comprehensive payment completion of separation, 0UMVYTH[PVUHUK*VTT\UPJH[PVUZ;LJOUVSVN`0*;LX\PWTLU[MVY)V[Z^HUH0UUV]H[PVU/\I»Z.HTPUN3HI!)0/ ¹ increases impairment charges. relief plan. Measures included specifi cally the brand and name PROPOSALS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: The Group reported an 82 credit payment relief, insurance change and migration of banking percent decline in normalised premium relief, the temporary platforms and applications, as ;OL4HUHNLTLU[;LUKLY*VTTP[[LL:LJYL[HY` interim earnings after expansion of the Credit Life well as a notable increase in digital Botswana Innovation Hub (Pty) Ltd impairments increased four-fold product to cover a wider customer activity. The number 0JVU)\PSKPUN.YV\UK-SVVY to R14.7 billion. defi nition of loss of income, of digitally active customers in First Steps Venture Center (FSVC) Impairment charges rose as the waiving of Saswitch fees, the retail and business banking 7SV[  )SVJR .HIVYVUL customers and clients struggled and supporting the distribution business grew by 28 percent, Gaborone, Botswana to repay debt and as the Group of social grants and pension resulting in digital transactional [email protected] took decisive action to increase payments. volumes rising 77percent. For enquiries call +267 3913328 or email . For more information you can visit our website at www.bih.co.bw. As at 30 June, Absa had As for South Africa’s outlook, impairment provisions against CLOSING DATE future potential credit losses. provided R8.7 billion of relief on the macro environment has Despite signifi cant higher R154 billion worth of loans to consistently disappointed for the ;OLJSVZPUNKH[LHUK[PTLMVYYLJLPW[VM[LUKLYVɈLYZPZMonday 28th:LW[LTILYH[OYZ Proposals received will be opened shortly after the closing time in the presence of credit impairments and the 538 000 customers, including 20 past fi ve years, and the outlook bidders who may wish to attend or their representatives. material impact of the lockdowns 000 businesses in South Africa. remains muted, compounded on transactional volumes, the Corporate and Investment by the recent outbreak of NOTE Group, including all business Banking South Africa assisted coronavirus which will have units, remained profi table. clients on a one-to-one basis and an impact on the global macro Notwithstanding the foregoing, Botswana Innovation Hub is not bound to accept the lowest or any proposals or enter into any agreement with interested bidders/companies. Further, The Group expects a granted payment relief on R37 outlook, and which will also have BIH reserves the right to cancel the tender without providing any reasons. continued diffi cult environment billion of loans, 12 percent of implications for the economic their book. prospects in our other operating for the consumer and heightened Notwithstanding the foregoing, Botswana Innovation Hub is not bound to accept any proposals or enter into any agreement with interested bidders/companies. Furthermore, BIH uncertainty is expected to Absa Regional Operations regions. reserves the right to cancel the tender without providing any reasons. dampen business confi dence and afforded customers payment “We will continue to drive investment in the remainder of relief on loans totaling R25 the execution of our strategic 2020. billion. objectives with agility, and Science & Technology Park Tel : +267 3913328 Making an online Absa Regional Operations take advantage of emerging Plot 69184 Block 8 Industrial Fax : +26739133289 Private Bag 00265 Email: [email protected] presentation of the interim (ARO) opportunities, while managing www.bih.co.bw results to both local and ARO, which comprises the risks more effectively in response Gaborone, Botswana international media in which operations in Africa outside of to changes in the operating Absa operates, Daniel Mminele, South Africa, continued to show environment,” said Mminele. 20 Business August 30 - 5 September, 2020 Avani Hotel employees also sing the ‘better pay’ chorus as they lay-down tools

SUNDAY STANDARD REPORTER country continue to enjoy bargaining 87 of Freedom of Association and The most recent was held by Avani power over desperate employees. Convention 98 of Protection of the Hotel employees on Friday demanding he Constitutional rights and At the same time, the growing Right to Organise and Collective that better working conditions. civil liberties of workers unemployment roll in the country Bargaining. “Ever since the beginning of the in Botswana were in April has also resulted in many employers “This scenario of withdrawal Covid-19 pandemic the employer 2020 suspended following enjoying bargaining power over the of the right to strike tilt power in want to pay our members as little as a decision by Parliament to desperate job seekers, resulting in low favour of the employer , the workers 25-30 percent of their usual salaries. T wages in the country’s labour sector. are powerless at a platform of work This is unacceptable”, said Executive evoke state of public emergency as the last resort taken to stop the spread Trade Unions in the country also place social dialogue for they have Secretary – Botswana Commercial of Covid-19 in the country. agree that the SOE regulation, which been disarmed , the employer can & General Workers Union – Joseph While the Trade Disputes Act barred workers in Botswana to engage do as she pleases, and even trample Paakane on Friday outside the which provides for the right to strike in an industrial strike has given room upon their rights and offer them poor multinational hotelier. Paakane said and lockouts was suspended as part to some employers to subject their conditions of service and welfare”, as union they are willing to sit down of the Covid-19 Regulations under employees to what they describe as says Motshwegwa. with Avani Hotel management to the SOE, this has not deterred many ‘abuse’. To date employees from atleast negotiate a better deal that could see workers across the country to fi ght for BOFEPUSU’s deputy Secretary three companies - Kromberg & both parties benefi tting. what they believe to be their rights. General – Ketlhalefi le Motshwegwa Schubert, GrandPalm and Avani It has emerged that between April This is after the realisation says elimination of the Right to Strike Hotel based in the capital Gaborone and July some Avani workers were that after the suspension of Trade as per the regulations of Emergency have staged industrial actions within paid through the money that was Disputes Act some employers in the Powers Act is an attack on Convention the past three months. sourced from the government’s Covid

REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA KAZUNGULA BRIDGE PROJECT

INVITATION TO TENDER

19 Relief Fund. meeting with them on the 31st August Tender for the Supply Tender for the Supply, Tender for the Supply and Detailed correspondences 2020 at 10 am”. The letter also advised between the management of Avani the employees who were not part of and delivery of Desktop Delivery and Installation Delivery of various Medical Hotel, Commissioner of Labour and the strike to report to work. Computers, Laptops and SJ4ǽGI+YVRMXYVIEX *UYMTQIRX1SX the employees seen by Sunday Standard Meanwhile Paakane accused the has also shed light on the battle Hotel management of not being Associated Electronic Kazungula OSBP Botswana Date: 24th August 2020 between the two parties. cooperative with the union. He said Accessories – Lot 1 and Kazungula OSBP Loan Agreement No: BW-P5/ZM-P5 IFB No: According to one of the they have been attempting to divide KBP 007 documents – a letter written to the the workers by making side offers to Commissioner of Labour by Avani the some of them. However, Paakane 7IJIVIRGI.HIRXMǻGEXMSR3S KBP/SP/04/2020 Date: 24 August 2020 >EQFME1SX General Manager - Allan Clingham, indicated that, “We will consult with Loan Agreement No: BW-P5/ZM-P5 the hotelier has, despite the Friday our members on the way forward, on Date: 24th August, 2020 1. The The Government of Botswana and the IFB No: KBP-004 strike, vowed to pay its employees whether we continue with this action Loan Agreement No: BW-P5/ZM-P5 Government of Zambia have received a loan from 7IJIVIRGI.HIRXMǻGEXMSR3S KBP/SP/01/2020 25 percent of their usual salaries or take which route”. IFB No: KBP – 006 Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) until when a new agreement with the The Avani strike comes a time KBP/SP/03/2020 toward the cost of Kazungula Bridge Project. It 1. The Governments of Botswana and Zambia have 7IJIVIRGI.HIRXMǻGEXMSR3S Botswana Commercial & General when new information shows that is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan received loans from Japan International Cooper- Workers Union has been reached. over 70 percent of the country’s 1. The Governments of Botswana and Zambia have will be applied to eligible payments under the ation Agency (JICA) toward the cost of Kazungula “We held a second Union/ workers earn less than P10,000. received loans from Japan International Cooper- Bridge Project – Establishment of One Stop Bor- Contract for Supply and Delivery of various Med- Management meeting on the 29th July Statistics Botswana’s labour ation Agency (JICA) toward the cost of Kazungula der Post. It is intended that part of the proceeds of ical Equipment. 2020, where Avani management could force also illuminates the country’s these loans will be applied to eligible payments Bridge Project. It is intended that part of the pro- 2. Bidding will be conducted through Interna- not accede to the Union 100 percent falling wages – average pay in formal under the Contract for the Supply and delivery ceeds of these loans will be applied to eligible tional Competitiveness Bidding procedures in salary demand due to current business employment fell from last year’s of Desktop Computers, Laptops and Associated payments under the Contract for Supply, Delivery accordance with the applicable Guidelines for levels which are still low, however P7,015 to P6,915 in the fi rst quarter Electronic Accessories – Lot 1. ERH.RWXEPPEXMSRSJ4ǽGI+YVRMXYVIEX0E^YRKYPE Procurement under Japanese ODA Loans, and is 2. Bidding will be conducted through International OSBP Botswana and Kazungula OSBP Zambia - management counter offered with of the year. The average pay masks open to all Bidders from eligible source countries, Competitive Bidding in accordance with the ap- 1SX a proposal which the Union had to an even worrying larger fi gure, where as defined in the Loan Agreement. plicable Guidelines for Procurement under Japa- 2. Bidding will be conducted through procedures look at and revert to management”, 73.6 percent of workers earn below nese ODA Loans, and is open to all Bidders from in accordance with the applicable Guidelines for 3. The Ministry of Transport and Communication – reads part of one of the letters to the P10,000. Narrowing it even further, IPMKMFPI WSYVGI GSYRXVMIW EW HIǻRIH MR XLI 1SER Procurement under Japanese ODA Loans, and is Botswana and the Road Development Agency - Commissioner of Labour. 55.8 percent of workers earn less than Agreement. open to all Bidders from eligible source countries, Zambia now invites sealed Bids from eligible and Another letter, which was sent P4,000. 3. The Ministry of Transport and Communications- EWHIǻRIHMRXLI1SER&KVIIQIRX qualified Bidders for the procurement of various to employees via electronic mail late Most of the employees in formal Botswana and Road Development Agency- 3. The Ministry of Transport and Communications - medical equipment (“the Goods”). Friday states that all the employees employment (40.2 percent) who are Zambia now invite sealed Bids from eligible and Botswana and the Road Development Agency 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further who were involved in the Friday strike, earning P2,000 to P4,000, are working UYEPMǻIH 'MHHIVW JSV the Supply and delivery of - Zambia now invite sealed bid from eligible and information from and inspect the Bidding “Have been asked to go and cool in service or sales roles. Desktop Computers, Laptops and Associated UYEPMǻIH'MHHIVWJSVXLISupply, Delivery and In- Documents at the office of The Kazungula Bridge off and management will convene a Electronic Accessories – Lot 1. WXEPPEXMSRSJ4ǽGI+YVRMXYVIEX0E^YRKYPE4'5 Project Office, DRTS Plot, Off A33 Road, Private Bag 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further in- 'SXW[EREERH0E^YRKYPE4'5>EQFME1SX 00416, Kasane, Botswana,Tel No 002676253029, formation from and inspect the Bidding Docu- 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further in- Fax 002676251495 QIRXWEXXLISǽGISJKazungula Bridge Project formation from and inspect the Bidding Docu- 5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be Letlole la Rona 4ǽGI5VMZEXI'EK0EWERI'SXW[ERE8IP  QIRXWEXXLISǽGISJKazungula Bridge Project th +&< . purchased by interested Bidders on 24 August 4ǽGI 0'54)875PSXEPSRK&5VMZEXI'EK 2020 on the submission of a written application to 5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be pur-  0EWERI 'SXW[ERE 8IP    appoints acting CEO chased by interested Bidders on 24th August 2020 the address above, and upon payment of a non- +E\    *QEMP  [email protected] or on the submission of a written application to the refundable fee of United States Dollar One Hun- WSRKI]E%]ELSSGSQ PORTIA NKANI hearing is expected to conclude address above, and upon payment of a non-re- dred Only (USD 100.00). 5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be pur- imminently, and stakeholders will fundable fee of United States Dollar One Hundred 6. The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and chased by interested Bidders on 24th August, 2020 The Botswana Development be updated accordingly before only (USD 100.00) in cash or deposited directly in on the submission of a written application to the in the General Conditions of Contract are the Corporations’ subsidiary, Letlole the end of September 2020. The 0E^YRKYPE'VMHKI5VSNIGX4ǽGIEGGSYRXERHTVSSJ address above, and upon payment of a non-re- provisions of the Standard Bidding Documents criminal investigation into the matter of payment sent. La Rona (LLR) has appointed fundable fee of United States Dollar One Hundred under Japanese ODA Loans for the Procurement 6. The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and an acting chief executive offi cer, continues.” only (USD100.00) in cash or deposited directly in of Goods. in the General Conditions of Contract are the pro- (CEO) Kamogelo Mowaneng as Following the conclusion of an the KBPO account and proof of payment sent. 7. Bids must be delivered to the above address at or visions of the Standard Bidding Documents un- investigations on the suspended independent forensic investigation before 10:30 AM on 8th October 2020 and must be der Japanese ODA Loans for the Procurement of 6. The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and Chikuni Shenjere-Mutiswa continue. early last month (July), the company Goods. in the General Conditions of Contract are the pro- accompanied by a Bid Security of USD1,800.00. Following the suspension of instituted disciplinary proceedings 7. Bids must be delivered to the above address at visions of the Standard Bidding Documents un- 8. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders’ Mutiswa in May this year, head of against the suspended CEO and or before 10:30 hours on 8th October 2020 and der Japanese ODA Loans for the Procurement of representatives who choose to attend at 10:30 risk management at BDC, Botshelo criminal charges were laid with must be accompanied by a Bid Security of USD18, Goods. hours at the office of Mokotedi, was acting LLR CEO the Serious Crimes Squad at the 000.00. 7. Bids must be delivered to the above address at or Mr Pius Seone and Mr Godfrey Songeya on secondment which ended last Botswana Police. th 8. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders’ before 10:30 hours on 8 October, 2020 and must The Kazungula Bridge Project Office, DRTS Plot, Off Thursday. A committee comprising three representatives who choose to attend at 10:30 be accompanied by a Bid Security of United States A33 Road, Private Bag 00416, Kasane, Botswana,. The chief fi nancial offi cer non-executive members of the th Dollar Ten Thousand only (USD10,000.00). hours on 8 October 2020 at the SǽGISJ  Tel No 002676253029, Fax 002676251495 Mowaneng now holds fort in the board, who were appointed post 8. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders’ Email: [email protected] and meantime as the Board completes its the conclusion of the Long-term representatives who choose to attend at 10:30 Mr. Pius Seone and Mr. Godfrey Songeya [email protected] investigation into matters relating to Incentive Plan (LTIP), have been hours on 8th 0E^YRKYPE'VMHKI5VSNIGX4ǽGI 4GXSFIVEXXLISǽGISJ the company’s Long-term Incentive appointed to institute disciplinary )785PSXSǺ&7SEH5VMZEXI'EK Plan. process on behalf of LLR. , 0E^YRKYPE'VMHKI5VSNIGX4ǽGI Kasane Botswana The communication to In May, the preliminary fi ndings (KBPO) DTRS Plot along A33 stakeholders from LLR Board of possible misconduct arising Telephone No.002676253029, Fax No.002676251495, Private Bag 00416, Kasane, Botswana chairperson, Boitumelo Mogopa from the investigations relate to Email address: [email protected] and Tel: +267 6253029, Fax: +267 6251495 last week said: “Disciplinary process circumstances around the company’s [email protected] Email: [email protected] or [email protected] of the suspended CEO, Chikuni LTIP during or around March this Shenjere-Mutiswa, is recommenced year and possible acts or omissions following lockdown of the Greater by an individual in a unique position Gaborone COVID zone. The of power. 21 August 30 - 5 September, 2020 Business Urban development is good, but presents its own pressing challenges

Urban development in Botswana has resulted in problems related to rural-urban disparities and increased pressure on urban infrastructure and services – WRITES JOSEPH BALISE.

apid urban development is hardly been developed. continuously challenging It is also lamented that there are urban planners and other clear ineffi ciencies in urban land policy makers on how management. Firstly, there is unequal future growth of such access to land, particularly the poor R have a problem in obtaining land huge magnitude can be managed in such a way that it does not occur to legally. Secondly, there are still some the detriment of the rural economy, dualities in the land tenure systems the surrounding environment and the particularly in major urban villages urban system itself. and this is creating problems of By its virtue an urban centre is clarity, accountability and scope for a major pole economic growth and proper management. a generator of industrialization and The study further notes that in economies of scale. The growth of most African cities, unemployment is urban development between the 1960s a big problem, particularly amongst and the 1970s is reckoned to have school-leavers and rural-urban infl uenced an intensive proliferation migrants and all these problems of urban settlements and caused rural and challenges of urban life to urban migration. require “quick, fl exible and creative The young and most active solutions”. cohorts of rural population fl ooded the cities and towns trying to fi nd has been mainly concerned with better living and working avenues the provision and maintenance of according to a research paper titled housing, infrastructure and adequate “Towards Better Urban Development services for the population within and Management in Botswana”, the jurisdiction of a local urban authored by Branko Cavric and authority. In addition, it has been Aloysius Mosha. concerned with such wide ranging The paper further acknowledges issues as public health, urban public that in the beginning, this process fi nance, environmental pollution and of shifting jobs from agriculture to recreation. industry had positive repercussions The study authors were also on rural-urban disparities, and until it quick to acknowledge that the reached a stage of overcrowding and understanding of African urban economic decline. During the 1980s, management is a daunting exercise pressure on cities communal funds and it is often seen as the specifi c task (e.g. buildings, urban infrastructure) of local government only. However, and natural resources, as well as the the government is not the only actor lack of access to better employment involved in the management process opportunities, became a major and usually not one person or obstacle for prospective citizens. organization is able to manage a city. A national Institute of Urban In the 1900s, Botswana started Affairs (1994 report) has noted that to feel the negative effects caused between 1995 and 2025, the world’s by intensive development of urban urban population is expected to settlements. Intensive population double and rise up the fi ve billion growth consequently called for people and more. In soite of the serviced urban land and all other anticipated urban population growth, pertinent and all other pertinent Africa and Asia are expected now only elements typical for city life. That 30 to 35 percent urban, but the most caused over-saturation. Social explosive growth in both is under way services, health care and educations and it is projected that 54 percent of institutions have found themselves their total will be urban by the year under immense pressure. 2025. The study also recognizes that The study paper also notes that an intensive campaign to stimulate although rates of urban growth vary the development of other major dramatically from country to country urban villages and their hinterlands and from city to city, the patterns of took place at the end of the 1980s growth in Africa is not much different and 1990s. The fi rst preparation for from what occurred a century ago in the formal regional plans started at developed countries of Europe and the turn of the 1990s with an aim to North America. In the least developed support the revival of economically countries, urban growth rates are depressed rural areas. among the highest in the world, at The authors of the study advises nearly fi ve percent per year. that improvements must be made “And to make the situation more to the current practice of urban complicated, economic problems management in the country and are coupled with political instability, it is thus proposed that the fi rst voluntarism, corruption of ruling step would be to improve urban autocrats and the elite. Limited human economies so that Botswana’s urban resources in the local government settlements can sustain themselves. sector iun general, and development “Existing mixture of rural and sectors in particular made urban urban typology and or economy deterioration worse. Furthermore, even in the capital of Gaborone the manageability and operability of is not adequately placed and it urban assets are comp ex, diverse and should not be seen as part of urban dynamic systems which have reached a pattern. A traditional rural concept ceiling that necessitates urban renewal and behaviour coupled with small and regeneration”, it is argued. scale agriculture activities and newly established commercial and In most Africa countries today, Leadership and Management Development urban development and urban industrial enterprises are reality in management are still not treated as most of the recently transformed two interrelated and constructive urban villages”, it is submitted by the activities, which can infl uence the authors. process of rising, functioning and The study undertakers conclude changing settings of urban areas. The that urban management in general natural symbiosis between them has is becoming more diffi cult due to never been established accordingly, rapid urban development growth and this would be greatly criticized for which creates problems of service its narrowness and in co-operation. provision, unplanned settlements A consensus has also been building and employment but also due to up acknowledging that today’s urban the deterioration of the urban development deals comprehensively environment as well as the diffi culties with spatial components of urban in economic situation of most production including a broad mixture vulnerable social and income groups. of human, socio-economic, technical, It is also warned there is usually environmental and visual components. a weak institutional framework Challenges the problem of urban which is not conducive to effective development face, it is proposed urban management and which that integrated human development, characterized by a lack of local man-centred development and urban- level autonomy, the inability of stakeholders partnership might be local authorities to be fl exible and excellent ingredients of modern innovative, a lack of coordination African urban development recipe among the many actors, confl ict book. in institutional machinery, and By its philosophy, urban “detrimental political interference”. management covers the entire process The fi nancial base of local of governing, administering and authorities is normally very weak planning the urban machinery and and there are still many central its development for the well-being government restrictions on local of present and future urban dwellers. revenue generation, but also the Traditionally, urban management recovery mechanism and the ability to exploit local level resources have 22 Business August 30 - 5 September, 2020 BURS defend tax evasion case against security co Senyatso

MPHO KELEBOGE Botswana Police Service (BPS). will defend the matter to its fi nality Unifi ed Revenue Service defend 2017 be reviewed and set aside. is the new This was immediately after former because it believes Prevailing Security to fi nality the court proceedings The company asked for the he Botswana Unifi ed President Ian Khama stepped down was in tax evasion. instituted in the high court by imposed penalty of 200% against it Revenue Services (BURS) because they were deemed as having “Extract of minutes of the Danny Julius Guduli under case no. being the sum of P14 million (P14, broom at Acting Commissioner a close and questionable relationship mahgb-000454-20,” said Lekau. 359,955.85) to be reviewed and set General Segolo Lekau has with former DIS director Isaac Kgosi. The notice of opposition further aside and the Income Tax assessment declared interest to defend According to Court papers dated reveals that the Acting Commissioner taking into account its running costs Wildlife T 30 July 2020, Prevailing Securities General of the BURS be and is hereby and expenses within 30 days of order the proceedings in a case in which Ltd seeks legal intervention and has authorized to sign all documents of court. Prevailing Security (Pty) Ltd demand ARNOLD LETSHOLO “As for human-wildlife confl ict, approached the Lobatse High Court. on behalf of the Botswana Unifi ed The company also requested that a reassessment of the alleged P80 again this is a multi-faceted issue million VAT and Income tax evasion The matter is before judge Michael Revenue Service as may be required the BURS Income tax Assessment of A Conservation Biologist takes whose roots come from primarily instituted against the company. Leburu, in which the company seeks and to take all other necessary steps P56 million (P56 703 834.34) inclusive over the reins of the embattled encroachment of wildlife into human Prevailing Security Company is an assessment review of the VAT for the fi nal prosecution and/or of penalty be reviewed and set aside. Department of Wildlife and National settled areas, or humans into wildlife owned by Shadrack Baaitse and is one and Income tax instituted against it defence of the aforesaid case. Baaitse through his lawyer Laone Parks (DWNP) as a Director effective areas. Consequently, the solution of the companies which were placed with allegations it owes the BURS P4 Prevailing Security is seeking Serole, prayed for the court to order the fi rst of next month. to this problem revolves around under investigations by Directorate million. court that the additional VAT of close for the respondents (BURS) to Dr Kabelo Jacob Senyatso takes fi nding why people, or wildlife, of intelligence Services (DIS), BURS, In a notice of opposition dated 20 board meeting of the BURS held in to 7 million (P7, 179,977.92) against conduct a fresh assessment taking over at a time when the Department are encroaching, and then devising the Directorate on Corruption and August 2020, the BURS through its Gaborone on the 17 August 2020 Prevailing Security (Pty) Ltd for the faces challenges of poaching, responsive measures,” said Senyatso. Economic Crime (DCEC) and the attorneys says it stands its ground and has resolved that the Botswana period January 2013 to December CONTINUES ON PG 24 elephants’ mysterious mortalities and “For instance, we have had human/wildlife confl ict. instances where agricultural activities He will not be new to the wild life - notably pastoral farming - has management entity as his appointment encroached into Wildlife Management comes two years after he retired from Areas (WMAs), which has led to Birdlife Botswana where he was the increased incidences of livestock being Chief Executive Offi cer (CEO) from killed by mammalian carnivores,” he 2007 to 2018. said. He told Sunday Standard that However, he observed, in other beyond the guidance by President parts of Botswana, it is widely Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, Minister acknowledged that elephants have in Philda Kereng and the Ministry of the recent past moved out of wildlife Environment, Natural Resources areas into villages and arable areas, VACANCIES Conservation and Tourism (MENT) damaging people’s infrastructure, leadership, he harbors ideas for the eating their crops and sometimes department’s road map. causing human injuries or death. In Among others are: how to this case, the questions that have to improve benefi ciation of wildlife to be answered to help us resolve this the Botswana economy; how to use challenge revolve around how we the protected area network and the achieve co-existence; this is not easy, wildlife resource to create sustainable because the specifi c peculiarities of and green jobs; and how to mobilize each incident need to be considered more Batswana to better benefi t so that a localized solution is found. Our Client, a Power Utility Company, is looking for suitably qualified individuals, who believe they can be part from and appreciate the wildlife However, at large-spatial scales, of a great team to apply for the below listed positions at https://jobs.tsammereko.com resource, and consequently assist the approaches such as Transfrontiner department in combating poaching Conservation Areas(TCAs) offer Deadline for applications is 11 September 2020. NB: All applications should be submitted online. and illegal wildlife trade, as well as opportunities to reduce elephant co-generate with them solutions to densities by enabling these animals 1.TALENT MANAGEMENT ANALYST (X 1 – HEAD OFFICE) 20.CRAFTSMAN (X 7 - GOODHOPE, CHARLESHILL, FRANCISTOWN, NATA, SELEBI PHIKWE, challenges such as human-wildlife to use more wilderness areas in Job Purpose MAUN) neighboring countries, instead To coordinate the implementation and administration of the Corporation talent management strategic initiatives Job Purpose confl icts. and performance management as well as provide analytical support and solutions to business HR. To construct, maintain and repair overhead Distribution lines, underground cables and ancillary equipment in However, before putting his of expanding into more densely 2.CONTROL ROOM ENGINEER (X 4 - MORUPULE) accordance with, procedures, regulations and safety standards. thoughts to action, he will embark populated areas of Botswana. Job Purpose 21.ASSISTANT CRAFTSMAN (X 6 – GOODHOPE, KASANE, NATA, MASUNGA, on an extensive internal consultation Dr Senyatso underpinned that To supervise and control the power block operations during shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and cost effective operations and effective resolution of technical problems. SELEBI PHIKWE, SEROWE) within the department and MENT, tourism remains the best vehicle to 3.POWER STATION MANAGER (X 1 - MORUPULE) Job Purpose and thereafter within the broader enable Batswana to derive maximum Job Purpose To provide support in construction, maintenance, and repairs of overhead lines, underground cables and ancillary central and local government, as benefi ts from the wildlife resource. To provide strategic leadership for the management of the Power Station, staff and other key resources equipment in accordance with Procedures, Regulations and Safety Standards. well as external partners in the However, Covid 19 has revealed necessary for safe, reliable, cost effective generation of power in accordance with demand and capacity in an 22.ELECTRICIAN (X10- GOODHOPE, MOLEPOLOLE, FRANCISTOWN, GABORONE, GHANZI, private sector, local communities, some short-comings with some of environmentally friendly manner. MOCHUDI, PALAPYE, SELEBI PHIKWE) the tourism models Botswana has 4.SECTION CHEMIST (X 1 - MORUPULE) Job Purpose International Cooperating Partners Job Purpose To prepare estimates, carry out inspections, installations, system operations and maintenance in order to ensure (ICPs) and other Interested and used thus far, which overly relied To coordinate, organize and supervise the activities of chemical services to provide effective chemical and network availability, quality of supply, operational safety and efficient customer supply service delivery in the area Affected Parties (IAPs) within and on international tourists. There is analytical services necessary for the safe, efficient, environmentally friendly and cost-effective operations of the of responsibility. outside Botswana. therefore a need to develop more power plant and its auxiliaries. 5.HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING ARTISAN (X 1 - MORUPULE) 23.ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT (X 2- MAUN AND JWANENG) “Of course I am mindful of tourism models that open up Job Purpose Job Purpose the risks posed by Covid 19, which Botswana’s protected areas to local To install, service, maintain and repair refrigeration and air conditioning plants to ensure effective air conditioning To assist in the maintenance, repairs and testing of substation transmission and distribution equipment. has the potential to derail not only tourism - and this is something he of the power plant and offices. 24.CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER (X 1- GOODHOPE) wildlife conservation targets, but all hopes to pursue with vigor because 6.CONTROL ROOM TECHNICIAN (X 9 - MORUPULE, SERONGA & MATSHELAGABEDI) Job Purpose other than support tourism, it would Job Purpose our development targets as mapped Attends to customer enquiries, complaints and supports customers through processing applications, quotations, also create jobs not only within the To operate, control and monitor the operations of the power generating units and its auxiliaries to ensure safe refund claims, notifications, payments, service orders for the supply of electricity in accordance with laid down in long-term strategic documents and efficient generation of power in accordance with standard procedures and safety standards. policies and procedures to ensure the achievement of BPC’s strategic objectives. such as NDP 11 and Vision 2036 tourism sector but also in the sectors 7.COAL & ASH PLANT OPERATOR (X 1 - MORUPULE) 25.SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER – METERING & INSPECTION (X 1- FRANCISTOWN) - so this means that at all steps, my that support it like travel, logistics, Job Purpose Job Purpose road-map for the department will food production, cleaning services, To operate coal, Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) and ash plant systems to achieve uninterrupted operation of fuel supply, retail and so forth. the steam boilers in accordance with ash plant procedures and safety health and environmental (SHE) standards To coordinate and supervise the activities of low voltage meter installations and installation inspections to ensure have to be continually adjusted to to minimise interruption on the operation of the steam boilers. an efficient customer connection service delivery in the area of responsibility. the realities imposed by Covid 19,” His road map thus ambitious, his 8.FIELD OPERATOR (X 5 - SERONGA & MATSHELAGABEDI) 26.SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER (X 1 – GOODHOPE) said Dr Senyatso. He envisages his qualifi cations come handy for the Job Purpose Job Purpose consultations to be concluded by end litmus test. He in 2001 graduated To operate and monitor the power plant field operations to ensure safe and efficient generation of power in To lead and supervise the operations and maintenance of Transmission and Distribution network to ensure of October, 2020. with BSC-Biology single major, from accordance with safety standard procedures and standards. network availability, quality of supply and operational safety. The incumbent is also responsible for customer the University of Botswana where 9.MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ARTISAN (X 2 - MATSHELAGABEDI) connection activities including applications, estimates, quotations, metering installations and inspections for On information dissemination the his thesis was: Effi cacy of wood ash Job Purpose efficient customer service delivery in the area of responsibility. Biologist said; “I am a fi rm believer To install, maintain, repair and service power station mechanical equipment, efficiently and effectively in 27.SYSTEM CONTROLLER (X 2 - FRANCISTOWN AND GABORONE) in communication! Consequently, extracts in controlling common post- accordance with set standards, specifications and safety requirement to ensure optimal plant availability. Job Purpose I do plan to resuscitate, revamp harvest insect pests in Botswana 10.GENERAL DUTY ASSISTANT (X 2 - MATSHELAGABEDI) He went further and in 2004 Job Purpose To monitor, coordinate and control Distribution network loading and switching operations of the Corporation and capacitate structures within the To effectively and efficiently perform general duties in accordance with instructions, laid down procedures, safety to facilitate safe operation, maintenance and repairs and quick restoration of customer power supplies. department that would enable us graduated with MSc. in Conservation and housekeeping standards. 28.TECHNICIAN PROTECTION (X 1 – SELEBI PHIKWE) to regularly and pro-actively keep Biology from Percy FitzPatrick 11.WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR (X 3 – MORUPULE) Job Purpose Batswana informed of their natural Institute of African Ornithology, Job Purpose To carry out installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, rectification/modification and commissioning of heritage.” University of Cape Town, South To operate and monitor the day to day operations of the Water Treatment Plant to ensure adequate supply of protection, control and monitoring equipment/schemes, in order to ensure accurate and reliable operation. He added that similarly, it is crucial Africa on thesis titled: Applicability quality water to the Power Station. 29.TECHNICIAN SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE (X 2 - MAUN & JWANENG) of the IUCN Red List criteria at a 12.LABORATORY ANALYST (X 2 – MORUPULE) Job Purpose that the department’s communication Job Purpose To control and carry out operation, maintenance and repair of transmission and distribution substation channels keep the international regional level: A case study of birds To accurately conduct sampling and chemical analytical tests on power plant raw materials and chemical equipment to ensure effective, safe and speedy maintenance. community abreast of developments in Botswana. conditioning of boiler feed water system in accordance with laid down procedures in order to assess the quality Then he graduated with PhD and status to ensure prolonged plant availability and efficient power generation. 30.NATIONAL GRID CONTROLLER (X 1- GABORONE) within Botswana, so that where they 13.AREA ENGINEER- CENTRAL (X 1– PALAPYE) Job Purpose could lend a hand they could do at the University of East Anglia Job Purpose To monitor, direct and coordinate all operations of the National Grid to ensure a continuous, safe, efficient and so as quickly as is possible, on the (UEA), United Kingdom in 2007. His To plan, coordinate, optimise and manage the provision of technical support in operations and maintenance of reliable power supply to customers in accordance with Southern African Power Pool and Local Regulatory basis of factual information and not Thesis: Conserving widely distributed the system and to ensure network availability, quality of supply, operational safety and efficient customer service standards. disinformation that is very common wildlife species in an African savanna: delivery in the area of responsibility. 31.LINES FOREMAN (X 1-MAUN) parks, cattle-grazing and community- 14.SENIOR ENGINEER PROTECTION (X 1 – PALAPYE) across the world in more recent times Job Purpose managed areas. Job Purpose To supervise and control the activities of transmission and distribution line teams, inspect, maintain and repair HV To plan, control and organize the activities of the protection section to ensure a safe, reliable and continuous lines in a safe, efficient and speedy manner to minimize interruption of supply. He emphasizes that poaching is a Experience-wise, Dr Senyatso is an availability of Transmission & Distribution systems. 32.LINESMAN (X 6 - MAUN) crime, and his intent would be to ensure environmental and rural development 15.SENIOR ENGINEER STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY (X 1 – GABORONE) Job Purpose that this message is communicated specialist with wide experience Job Purpose in environmental management, To plan, coordinate, optimise and manage the provision of technical support in standards and specifications to To carry out maintenance and repair on both live and dead Transmission Overhead lines to ensure efficient and and the applicable legal instruments ensure procurement of good quality and desired electricity distribution equipment and material. reliable transmission of electricity. are used by all affected parties - local monitoring and evaluation (M&E); 16.SENIOR ENGINEER TRANSMISSION PROJECTS (X 1- GABORONE) 33.ARTISAN PROTECTION (X 1-GABORONE) communities, the police, prosecutors, programme and project management; Job Purpose Job Purpose judiciary, and law makers concept development/feasibility o plan, coordinate, optimize and manage the implementation of distribution works projects required by the To install, maintain, test and repair power system protection equipment efficiently and effectively in accordance He said it is also crucial for them studies, development/drafting of Corporation to ensure its sustainable operations within designated area. with BPC standards, policies and procedures. as wildlife managers to understand strategic planning documents and 34.ARTISAN TELECOMS (X 2 – PALAPYE AND MAUN) 17.ENGINEER PROTECTION (X 2 – GABORONE & FRANCISTOWN) facilitation of community-based Job Purpose Job Purpose the drivers of both commercial and To provide effective and reliable protection and control on the Transmission & Distribution and Generation To support in maintenance, installation, commissioning and safekeeping of telecommunications equipment to subsistence poaching, because it is businesses, who has 19 years’ post- Systems, to ensure safe, reliable and continuous availability of power. enhance service delivery. only when they understand these graduate work experience. 18.ENGINEER NETWORK MAINTENANCE (X 1 – MAUN) drivers that they can develop targeted A member of Botswana Job Purpose Interested and suitably qualified applicants are requested to log onto https://jobs.tsammereko.com Environmental Impact Assessment To plan, organize, supervise and control the maintenance and operation of Transmission & Distribution interventions. and apply online. Deadline for applications is 11 September, 2020. And so he looks forward to Practitioners (BEAPA, Dr Senyatso equipment to ensure maximum availability of the system. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. 19.ENGINEER METERING & ENERGY MANAGEMENT (X 1 – PALAPYE) working with multi-disciplinary has been recruited from his company, Job Purpose teams of researchers to help them Fikifeather (Pty) Ltd where he was To provide effective and reliable metering and energy management services on the transmission and distribution better understand patterns, trends, Lead Consultant. The company has network as well as interconnected networks, to ensure optimal energy management and accurate metering of motivations, routes to market, and done environmental assessments since Large Power Users and interconnectors. so forth; for both commercial and 2005, and was registered with BEAPA subsistence poaching, following as an Environmental Assessment Tsammereko Tsammereko [email protected] www.tsammereko.com which they would be better placed to practitioner in 2015, with over 50 better target their limited resources to environmental assessments across a addressing the poaching threat. variety of projects completed to date. 23 August 30 - 5 September, 2020 Business We are taxed enough already, so no to a carbon tax!

their ability to fend for themselves India are wisely, in my view, ignoring let alone their dependents. climate change alarmism and busy IN Even beyond the much building coal fi red power stations DEFENCE maligned alcohol industry, we are to produce reliable and competitive OF FREE seeing cases whereby retailers are power supply. beginning to ask landlords to reduce So the only way many solar power MARKETS rent. So except for government, stations around the world stay STEPHANUS GENTIUM the real world is reeling from the afl oat is due to massive government he government deserves effects of the coronavirus-induced subsidies. And subsidies are taxes credit for presenting to economic down turn. we pay to prop up unprofi table parliament what, in my While the recovery plan unviable ventures. view, is a well thought out rightfully bets our future on deep A carbon tax, would be economic recovery and structural reforms, it is diffi cult an expensive and unnecessary T to see how that squares up with transformation plan. It is after experiment for Botswana. We cannot all now a matter of fact that the slapping us with a carbon tax. bury our economy under another coronavirus pandemic is wreaking Somewhat out of the blue, we tax. So let’s can the carbon tax! extensive harm on livelihoods here are told that: “the opportunity in Botswana. So, it was appropriate should be taken to accelerate this that the government responded by transition, e.g. moving towards cutting a path for economic stability solar power generation reducing and growth which thankfully subsidies to the use of fossil fuels parliament also approved. and introducing carbon taxes. ... The That was crucial because the current low price of oil provides an economic toll arising from the opportunity to introduce a carbon virus and the resultant global and tax without a short-term impact on local lockdowns keeps rising every fuel prices” passing day. For a month now, I know that climate change and liquor outlets for example have not renewables are fashionable among traded due to the ensuing lockdown the global elite, but the truth of the with devastating consequences matter is that our energy policy will for all players in the supply chain. continue to be girded by fossil fuels. So everyone from the maize and . The much adored solar energy is sorghum farmer all the way to the simply not economically viable bar tender is feeling the pinch. The and would just make electricity situation is simply not survivable unaffordable to private commercial and many people are not sure about entities and poor households. You EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) their fi nancial future. cannot, for example, power our Experienced Consultants to Implement the UNDP Business Supplier It therefore goes without saying mines with solar power. that right on this very month end Solar power does not give us Development Program (SDP) Methodology in Selected Value Chains weekend, bartenders are going the capacity we need especially in home empty handed. Some liquor the morning and evening when operators are literally giving handing demand is at its peak. That lack back premises to landlords because of capacity is not caused by the We are looking for a group of experienced professional consultants from the private sector to help implement the they are now defaulting on rent. fact that fossil fuels are subsidised. The situation is not any better with Solar is unstable especially when SDP Methodology within selected value chains. restaurant workers. Most of the it is cloudy or rains. So it does not restaurants are running with a lot of necessarily lower your running 1. Background excess capacity and this means that costs if you are running a business. their workers have been asked to And you also have to put up with UNDP Botswana, together with its local partners, have launched an exciting initiative to support the Botswana stay home. As a result, they are not storage costs for which you need private sector through the Business Suppliers Development Program (SDP). The program supports SMEs in earning any income and this erodes fossil fuels. This is why China and KPɈLYLU[ ]HS\L JOHPUZ [V ILJVTL LɉJPLU[ HUK JVTWL[P[P]L Z\WWSPLYZ \ZPUN V\Y ÅHNZOPW :\WWSPLY +L]LSVWTLU[ Methodology (SDM). The initial value chains supported are in the sectors of; Mining, Projects/Infrastructure, Agro Processing, Other Manufacturing, Textiles and Leather. The selected SMEs/Suppliers undergo a 10-12 months YPNVYV\ZKL]LSVWTLU[HSWYVNYHTTLIHZLKVU[OL:+4^OPJOPZHZ[HNLPTWYV]LTLU[WYVNYHT CEDA boss tells Maun Training of Consultants youth not to despair *VUZ\S[HU[Z ^PSS ÄYZ[ IL YLX\PYLK [V \UKLYNV [YHPUPUN VU [OL  Z[HNLZ VM [OL :+4 V]LY H TVU[ZO WLYPVK ;OL THRL\WVM[OL[YHPUPUN^PSSILJSHZZHUKÄLSKZL[\WZ6UZ\JJLZZM\SJVTWSL[PVUVM[OLJV\YZL[OLJVUZ\S[HU[ZHYL

BASADI MOROKOTSO “We are trying by all means to HZZLZZLKHUKNYHK\H[LK[V[OLUL_[SL]LSVM<5+7YLJY\P[TLU[;OL`^PSSILHZZPNULK[V^VYR^P[OZLSLJ[U\TILY better the lives of Batswana in general of SMEs and mentor these on the SDM MAUN – The Chief Executive by availing these loans, but we have Offi cer of the Citizen Entrepreneurial realized that some people think they Development Agency (CEDA) can take advantage. All of a sudden 2. Eligibility Criteria Thabo Thamane has stressed the people think they can put external • *P[PaLU*VUZ\S[HU[Z^OVHYLSVJHSS`IHZLK need for upcoming youth with pressure on us, but we will never • expertise in various fi elds not to allow that as we believe everyone has (]HPSHISL[V\UKLYNV[OL:+7TL[OVKVSVN`[YHPUPUN be discouraged in their pursuit to the right to good service”. He noted • Agree to work with selected SMEs introduce technology in government that even though they have come up • departments and parastatals alike. with easy and affordable re- payment Minimum of; Degree, Masters / Postgraduate in the areas of Engineering, Business Management, Social Sciences, He noted that most often the plans, there are still defaulters, some (KTPUPZ[YH[PVUVYYLSH[LKÄLSKZ youth have always come up with of who don’t even have the decency • ,_WLYPLUJLPU"4HUHNLTLU[*VUZ\S[HUJ`)\ZPULZZ+L]LSVWTLU[7YVK\J[PVU,ɉJPLUJ`4PUPUN*S\Z[LY(NYV techniques, made their intentions to visit their offi ce to state their of encouraging the use of modern issues so that arrangements can be Processing Cluster / Projects Infrastructure Cluster / Textiles Cluster / Leather Cluster / Manufacturing / Quality technology known, which calls for made for them to continue paying Assurance etc relevant authorities to help make in ways they fi nd suitable. Another • their dreams come true depending realization according to Thamane At least 10 years’ experience as a consultant or 12 years in expert role within an organization, on any of the on the need of the services they has been that women are better HIV]LHYLHZ might need to render. payers as compared to men. He said In most cases he said the youth men should be encouraged to up have been discouraged by offi cials their game so that there could be a 3. Detailed Terms Of ReferenceHUKPUZ[Y\J[PVUZ[VIPKKLYZZOV\SKILVI[HPULKMYVT!O[[W!WYVJ\YLTLU[UV[PJLZ who opt to do Invitation to Tenders balance of both genders because at undp.org/ (ITT’s), adding that this always the end of the day it is a requirement means they have to compete with that all loans should be paid and on other bidders and lose at times even time to allow for other people to also 4. Submission Requirements though the idea was originally theirs. benefi t from the same programs. • Thamane was in Maun recently Furthermore, in pursuit to extend a ,60ZT\Z[PUJS\KLJVW`LHJOVM"*=4V[P]H[PVU:[H[LTLU[*LY[PÄJH[LZ to brief councilors on the revised helping hand to the general public, • ,60ZT\Z[ILZ\ITP[[LK CEDA guidelines at which he Thamane said that CEDA has been a) “Consultants to Implement the UNDP Business Supplier requested councilors to help spread met with challenges such as people PUHZLHSLKLU]LSVWLJSLHYS`THYRLK! the message so that their people may who make own purchase orders as Development Program (SDP) Methodology Within Selected Value Chains”HUKILZ\ITP[[LK[V! also benefi t from a range of loans well as those who make applications The Resident Representative offered. However, he advised them using names of non existing not to try to use their political muscle companies, to mention but a few. United Nations Development Programme with the belief that because they are “What they don’t know is that we 76)V_.HIVYVUL)V[Z^HUHOR leaders their people might be given have been in this game for too long preference and their loans approved and can’t be twisted. Some people b) I`LTHPS[VWYVJ\YLTLU[I^'\UKWVYN miraculously as compared to other really abuse the system and it is not Batswana. nice”. Quizzed on whether they allow 12:00 noon Botswana Time on the 7th September He said recently social media was partnership with foreign nationals, ,60ZZOV\SKILZ\ITP[[LK[V[OLHKKYLZZHIV]LUVSH[LY[OHU awash with talk that people should he said non-citizen partnerships can 2020 go and get easy money at CEDA. only be allowed if the non citizens He said this is not the case show their technical expertise and because even though they have contribute meaningfully by way 5. 9LX\LZ[MVY*SHYPÄJH[PVU made things a lot more easier, there of putting their skills in the game (U`YLX\LZ[MVYJSHYPÄJH[PVUT\Z[ILZLU[I`Z[HUKHYKLSLJ[YVUPJJVTT\UPJH[PVU[VLUX\PYPLZI^'\UKWVYN . are channels to be followed so that because they equally benefi t the people may have access to capital projects which receive funding. >P[OV\[PKLU[PM`PUN[OLZV\YJLVM[OLLUX\PY`<5+7)V[Z^HUH^PSSYLZWVUKHJJVYKPUNS`I`LSLJ[YVUPJTHPS[VHSS and start or continue running their They are also expected through prospective candidates businesses, most of which were their intellectual capabilities, to be harshly affected by the outbreak of in a position to help with access to COVID 19 and indefi nite lockdown. markets. 24 Business August 30 - 5 September, 2020

BURS defend BIH must help the nation fi nd cure for the tax evasion case against country’s Covid-19 economic fractures security co CONTINUED FROM PG 22 into account the companies concerns because they believe The literature shows that the company owes BURS P4 “innovation” was initially a million and not derogatory word. The word He also prayed that pending “novation” appears in many for the tax reassessment, and legal texts as a term used to refer determination of the objections to ‘renewing a contract’ in the raised by the security Company, 13th century. So in other words, BURS are hereby restrained term, “novation” means new, as and interdicted from any or in a new version of a contract further actions against Prevailing which was the case at the time. Security in relation to this matter. any questions Fast forward to the 16th-century In their Court papers, the have been asked religious environment, the term security company state that the about some of gathered negative associations statutory remedies in the Income the government thrown at people who sought to Tax Act that would be naturally Mparastatals, state rewrite religious texts. Innovators available to Prevailing Securities owned enterprises and their sister were jailed and even put to death. have been rendered nugatory by agencies. The main question So how did we get where we are the conduct of BURS. that keeps coming back though now, where innovation is seen “Its conduct is patently is whether these entities are as a positive term? Available unlawful and has left the Judicial producing any tangible outcome literature shows that during the Manager with no option but to within their core mandates or Industrial Revolution, the idea approach the court for relief,” perhaps some of them are just of innovation quickly became argued in his literature that While one can opt to leave a nation, and most importantly the people of the land to think between the rich and the poor said Serole. in existence because we are not associated with science – that is, ‘invention’ is the creation of this question to you dear reader to heal the economic fractures critically without favouring except a few blind entrepreneurs This comes after Prevailing ‘innovative’ enough as a nation. the ‘invention’ of new machines something new (e.g. electricity to answer, what cannot be caused by the Covid-19 their affi liations be it religious, and self-proclaimed elites. We Securities’s lawyer wrote to In a recent discussion with and products. This was at a time vehicle), while innovation on stressed enough is the fact that pandemic we need to harness political, or otherwise. If BIH are at a point where we cannot BURS arguing that on numerous one progressive mind, the when many governments, more the other hand is related to the even before Covid-19 the world our people’s Intellectual capital. has the capacity to cultivate and be proud of the current set up occasions, both telephonically question of the meaning of the especially of the countries that adoption of that new thing. was quickly turning into one Which state organ other than develop as many innovators as where a few citizens benefi t and in person through its word “innovation” came up. we now call developed world, (product). Before he died, big theatre where “knowledge” BIH is best placed to take on this we need, then we do not even economically at the expense of Directors and Judicial Manager, That conversation prompted me began to emphasize research modern day innovator - Steve has become key to survival. task head-on? often talk about the darker world everyone else. We know very well they attended to BURS to to write this commentary piece. labs and patents as a source of Jobs put it this way: “innovation There is no innovation without Botswana continue to count of the less privileged citizenry. that we have been favouring the request for reassessment but I want to submit that too often economic advantage. So, it was is creativity that ships”. knowledge. That is why it is herself amongst the countries The people of the land also interests of the Have-s and that they were ignored. in the developing world when during that time when innovators So, the question that comes vital that government agencies that aspires to have a knowledge need to remember that often life the economic injustice of such “As would be obvious, we speak about innovation most were elevated as positive to mind now is, at what level such as BIH take their rightful economy. This aspiration also begins at the end of a comfort magnitude is not sustainable. the total amount assessed for our people tend to think of it as contributors the economy and are our fi rms in Botswana, the position to lead our country in its formed large part of the ruling zone. We are at a point where So, the #Bottomline is that going both VAT and Income Tax far a new gadget or to mean some most importantly humanity. citizenry and most importantly transition from natural resources Botswana Democratic Party we cannot sell our precious forward, we shall look up to exceed any amount that was ever form of technology in some way. Infact history books do state-owned agencies such as to Intellectual assets. This is (BDP)’s 2019 elections manifesto. stones nor can we get the world government agencies such as received by the company from its But is that what innovation is all show that some years thereafter Botswana Innovation Hub a right call to make because Now that the BDP has retained to come salivate at our fl ora BIH to help us heal the Covid-19 customers in the amount whole about? an infl uential economist by (BIH) crafting inventions into even before Covid-19 arrival in power, it is the right time to join and fauna including dehorned economic fractures. BIH need assessment period,” Serole said. Perhaps in an attempt to the name Joseph Schumpeter, constructive changes to rebuild our shore, the foundation of nations around the globe which rhinos. We are at the end of our to occupy the driver seats in the Serole further said, BURS in answer this question as a nation, arguably the originator of the our economy? industrial economies had already are pouring billions of monies comfort zone, a point where the bus that seeks to reinvent the its own account, claims that the and before we even bring it concepts that led to what we At a time when Covid-19 has shifted focus from “natural into increasing their citizens’ social contract of the people local economy. That role, if well amount received for the periods closer to home, we need to now call “entrepreneurship,” created for us a tattered economy, resources” (like our precious “knowledge intensiveness”. We of the land and the state needs played by BIH, will help them 2014 to 2018 was P72, 420 re-visit the literature on the introduced an important can we rely on BIH and citizen diamonds) to Intellectual assets are at point where state entities rejigging. We are at point where to avoid the trap of becoming 714.39. It is indicated that the originality and meaning of the distinction between ‘Invention’ entrepreneurs to initiate anything (e.g., innovation). like BIH through the Innovation none of the people of the land a modern-day depot or state- sum of P72, 420 714.39 does not word ‘innovation’. and ‘innovation’. Schumpeter ‘new and/or good? As such, to be competitive, as Fund should be able to help are happy about the growing gap owned Real Estate agent. represent income or turn- over.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

BITC is an integrated Investment and Trade Promotion Authority (ITPA) with an encompassing mandate of investment promotion and attraction, export promotion, and development, including management of the Nation Brand. Through its critical role within Botswana’s economy, BITC further cultivates domestic investment and expansion, promotes locally manufactured goods to regional and international markets, contributes towards improvement of the investment climate through policy advocacy, increases citizen participation in the economy and creates sustainable job opportunities.

To achieve the above, BITC follows a detailed strategic plan which covers a period of five (5) years. This strategic plan undergoes reviews throughout this 5 year period, guided by management’s observation of strategic alignment to national policy development, economic status nationally, regionally and internationally among other factors. The current strategic plan is coming to an end on 31st March, 2023.

BITC attracts professionals who relish challenge, strive for excellence and have a passion for delivering outstanding service and operational efficiency. An exciting job exists for you to be part of the BITC team to deliver on the current strategy.

BITC invites seasoned professional Botswana Citizens to apply for the below mentioned positions that exist at the Head office in Gaborone.

1. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BRAND MANAGEMENT

Main Purpose of the job

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be expected to develop strategies to ensure the successful • Promotes harmonious industrial relations through consultation and equitable implementation of terms and conditions implementation of the Nation Brand. He/she will be required to assist in shaping the perceptions of defined internal and of employment. international stakeholders on the country and its offerings, thereby contributing to the national strategic economic • Manages and oversees recruitment to ensure transparent compliance with procedures and selection of best possible objectives. candidates. • Provides strategic and managerial leadership over training and development initiatives to ensure that BITC becomes a Key Performance Areas “learning “organisation. • Provides managerial oversight over performance management processes to ensure objectivity and compliance with • Develops short, medium and long-term strategies for the utilization of Brand Botswana in promoting socio-economic processes. development. • Monitors remuneration and other terms and conditions to ensure that BITC can remain competitive and become an • Identifies opportunities for the utilization of the Brand Botswana identity to promote Botswana as an investment employer of choice. destination. • Lead in the development and negotiation of brand campaign offers that optimize the brand value proposition. Competencies • Networking and partnering with internal and external stakeholders, including government (ownership and leadership of brand values) and private sector (brand delivery). • Strategic Thinking • Provide leadership through provision and implementation of Botswana’s national brand awareness and promotion • Critical and Analytical Thinking strategies, initiatives and plans. • Team Leadership • Budgetary and Financial Control Educational qualifications and experience • Innovation and Initiative • Assertive and Decisive Master’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or equivalent master’s degree. Ten (10) years’ experience, • Communication, Influence and Impact five (5) of which should have been at senior management level within a commercial environment. • Planning and Organising

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visit us at www.gobotswana.com Lifestyle Entertainment | Health | News August 30 - 5 September, 2020 Botswana raising boys without men The absence of a father has multiple social reverberations including crime, violence, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, child and adult sexual abuse and gender-based violence – Writes MPHO KUHLMANN

he Setswana phrase “O For some children there are no which limit the father’s opportu- is created that will certainly be masculinity adopted from the goletse mo ntlong ee senang father fi gures in the home at all, nity to engage in direct interac- fi lled elsewhere. That the ab- media and popular culture. kodu” which literraly infl uential family fi gures such as tion with his children and which sence of a father has multiple There is a growing body of translates to “he was uncles, grandfathers, older cous- reduces the ability of the father social reverberations includ- research that suggests that fe- raised in a home with- ins used to play a huge role in to positively infl uence the chil- ing crime, violence, substance males without father fi gures of- T a child’s upbringing. Nowadays dren’s development. We might abuse, teen pregnancy, child and out a musculine voice” is never ten become desperate for male said as a compliment. not so much as people lead very not realize it, but countless areas adult sexual abuse and gender- attention. Females who lose The traditional wisecrack busy lives, those uncles and old- that concern our personal lives based violence. their father fi gures to divorce or which extols the power of a fa- er cousins don’t really do much.” and well-being are linked to the Fathers set the bar for social abandonment seek much more ther’s voice is usually expressed Against Dr Ntshwarang’s kind of relationship we have relationships. The way a father attention from men and have as a snide remark to explain why nuggets of wisdom, Botswana with our fathers. The role of a treats his child will infl uence more physical contact with boys a child turned out bad. Vitals Statics report released father in his child’s life whether what the child looks for in oth- their age than girls from intact This sexist conventional fi ve years ago makes a very so- from a young age or at adult er people. Friends, lovers, and homes. These females constant- bering read: “76.0 percent of level is important. How fathers spouses will all be chosen based wisdom is however validated by ly seek refuge for their missing mothers who registered births perceive themselves as men, on how children perceived the local social scientists who agree father and as a result there is a in 2012 were single, accounting how they interact with their meaning of their relationship that children growing up with- constant need to be accepted for the largest percentage of all wives or signifi cant others and with their father. Usually, the out fathers struggle with their by men who they aggressively emotions and are full of self- the births, followed by the mar- how information on sexuality patterns a father sets in the rela- ried with 23.0 percent. The low- and being a man is all conveyed tionships with his children often seek attention from. A lot of loathing. the times, losing a father alters Dr Poloko Ntshwarang, est percent was for the divorced to his children. Amidst all the dictate how his children relate who accounted for less than one changes in society, children still with other people. An emotion- a female’s perception of men, senior Social Work lecturer at and they develop abandonment the University of Botswana percent of all the births that enjoy a greater advantage when ally available father not only issues and have trouble forming explained that, “we should be were registered in 2012”, states their fathers are involved in their provides a sense of comfort lasting relationships with men. aware that there are many forms the report compiled by Statistics lives.” and safety, but can provide the As adult men the hurt of of absent fathers, there are Botswana. Dr Ntshwarang and Kgo- growing male with a day-to-day an absent father eventually re- those who are there psychically This means most Batswana motso Jongman’s expositions example of what it means to ex- surfaces in other areas of their but emotionally unavailable, children will be growing up tally up with Botswana’s tra- hibit both strength and vulner- lives. The unexpressed hurt and those who are there emotionally without fathers. ditional body of ideas that the ability. Most young adults have but not physically and there are Kgomotso Jongman of natural order of the family is for distorted and fabricated notions anger often transfers onto their those who are both emotionally Jo’Speaks in Gaborone says, “In the man to have authority (not of masculinity and correspond- love relationships, parenting, and physically but alive. This af- many families, there are pro- power) to lead and when that ing behavior. They often roman- challenges at work, and prob- fects kids immensely, for both longed periods of separation, authority is taken away a void ticize depictions of patriarchal lems with authority. genders. Boys are affected most, they grow up with a lot of an- ger, abusive (it may be all kinds of abuse), some kids lack fa- therly attention so much so that they can engage in antisocial be- haviors, things like shoplifting. 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One thing is certain; fact that most people seem to it has broken the stereotypes he dating scene could In keeping with parental Researchers set up an online In this sense, such diverse think that it is a golden rule Jazz Mix who think jazz sessions belong be a confusing place investment theory, we found dating scenario in which par- mating behaviour may be ad- written somewhere and can to Sunday. Therefore, we really in world where at least that men chose a greater num- ticipants judged pictures of vantageous to women. A series never be proven wrong. have no more excuses. The ra- some social distancing ber of potential dates overall prospective opposite-sex dating of experiments in 2015 found Whichever way one slices dio station monopoly and lim- and dices the reason for this ited allocation of jazz airplay seems likely for the compared to women and did partners on aspects of “date- that the threat of serious dis- T absurd behaviour, it just does has also gone down the drain. foreseeable future. And while so regardless of the level of at- ability”. The researchers also ease (no particular one was not make sense. Let us revisit Yes, the veteran radio jazz pre- many people will have main- tractiveness of the photos they assessed participants’ individual specifi ed) did indeed infl u- some of the reasons which senters may survive provided tained or begun contact with viewed. concerns about infection us- ence women’s mating strate- were previously presumed to be there is willingness on their part romantic partners online during When presented with at- ing a measure called “perceived gies in terms of their desire valid. At the top of the list is to enter the race and compete lockdown, video chats and text tractive faces and less attractive vulnerability to disease” (PVD). for a greater number of sexual the belief that most jazzophiles with streaming platforms. messages are clearly not a long- faces, women chose more of This tests our emotional re- partners. Given this fi nding, we were supposedly only available But there is a far greater term substitute for intimate (or the attractive ones. Men chose sponses to the threat of germs might ask whether coronavirus on weekends. Well, technology benefi t for jazz music com- even non-intimate) physical an almost equal number of at- in our surroundings and our will increase the desire for sex- has blown that belief out of posers and artists by a way of contact. tractive as unattractive pho- beliefs about being susceptible ual diversity by women engaged the water because something royalties and their music being When it comes to online tos. Therefore women were to them. in online dating. as simple as a mobile phone al- well marketed. New releases dating, science gives us some more selective. On measuring The researchers found that Overall then, it seems there lows one to take their jazz col- are now easier to discover by insight into how people nor- the time it took them to make participants with high PVD are some distinct gender differ- lection everywhere they go. The comparison to just a little over mally behave. Parental invest- choices, both men and women scores displayed lower levels of ences in online dating behav- advancement in headphone de- a year ago and I am truly grate- ment theory, for example, pre- took more time to consider the interest in prospective online- ful for this ‘incidental’ market- iour, although these may vary sign provides almost live-like dicts that in humans (and other attractive photos compared to dating partners. This was the listening conditions. ing opportunity. Needless to at times when disease poses a animals), it is the sex investing the unattractive ones. case even when the dating part- I agree that from time to say that with the infl ux of Jazz particular threat – especially in more heavily in their offspring In summary, the fi ndings ners were highly attractive. time people deserve the lux- Mix masters the market is now those who have a higher per- who will be more choosy or se- suggested that men take more Also, those with high PVD ury of choice. Therefore, if spoilt for choice and only the ception of vulnerability. lective in securing a mate. Male time to make less prudent deci- scores were choosier overall one’s collection is limited there best of the best will remain at Also, however, some wom- should be an alternative source the top; something listeners and reproduction requires relatively sions in online dating compared compared to those with low A man playing saxophone little investment over and above to women. PVD scores. It seems the threat en may seek greater sexual vari- from which they can play mu- followers really needed. a few minutes of sexual con- But how might all of this of disease has an understand- ety in order to increase the sur- sic. Well, technology has so cussion, I would like to explore covery of this new streaming So, why did this article make It Has To be Jazz® tact, whereas female reproduc- change in a time of pandem- able power to lower our inter- vival chances of their offspring. far responded to choices with what is new in the jazz space technology. However, my ex- the project review? Time is long overdue tive effort requires nine months ic? Research has shown that est in prospective online-dating Of course, it is also possible a myriad of solutions from and how technology is used to citement was short-lived be- streaming to posts on YouTube. for jazz to take its rightful place or longer. the threat of disease leads us to partners. that those who feel less both- explore and exploit new oppor- cause there is no simple way of Facebook is not left behind but in the bigger scheme of things. To see how these sex dif- avoid contact with people who ered by the risk of infection tunities. knowing who is streaming what one has to be a member of an I hope that once jazz streaming ferences were evident in online compromise our well-being and More partners from others might just continue In the last 10 months I have in which platform. The search active jazz group to realise the reaches the levels we anticipate, opposite-sex dating, we con- pose a risk of infecting us. Yet But the perception of a threat to date as normal. been researching on online engines do not quite exact re- full benefi t of new songs or dis- streaming of jazz in particular. fi ne searches to a manageable it will continue to expand its ducted a study in which partici- romantic behaviour is gener- of disease has another effect on The pandemic also po- covering old music. The initial results were pointing level. 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should not wait for the BFA country, all referring to themselves cases where they are involved in no kid fails trials for their parents and even raising more funds for membership? I suggest there is CONTINUED FROM PG 24 nothing wrong with it, especially before they could mount their as football academies and I some unethical activities that can pay for them. If anything, kids ploughing back into the academy if the resources available cannot own. If anything, the BFA should suppose all meaning good. Some compromise the good name of would normally lose interest and consequently into the club. also ruled that the BFA NEC be elastic enough to go beyond be challenged to draw out basic of them are in it to contribute to football and its growth. They are on their own as they see others In loose but similar should charge the committee GUEST one such facility. requirements for an academy to national football development, supposedly all in it to improve progressing when they are not. arrangements, parents pay if they still maintain any wrong Just a juxtaposition, during be recognised by them. some to give back to Botswana performance by upcoming Such academies are, in the most, fees to enter their children to doing, something which is yet to COLUMN my days with the BNSC, we A football academy is a football, some for money, some footballers at whatever level and more profi t driven. Such approach such academies for academic be done. introduced the Re Ba Bona Ha concept based on professional for self-aggrandisement, others to to whatever level. This is born out cannot be discarded either, for its development with the hope KITSO KEMOENG programme, piloting it through football clubs’ operations from prove a point, others to keep busy of need to invest in promising potential to uncover a rare talent that they can also transform football in Gaborone in four around the world, where clubs or and others for a combination of talent such that it may in the that may fi lter into the national into football stars. This setup f recent there has identifi ed centres. When we national football federations keep any or more of the foregoing future blossom into something football system. is normally found in academies been issues about the fi nally launched the programme, a collection of players within reasons. At least they all realise that may bring glory and national A good academy is normally that are more for profi t than for much-talked about we handed it over to the BFA an age group as opposed to the importance of putting pride to the country. If anything, talent focused and driven. Players football development. BFA academy that and introduced more centres placing them on individual teams. young footballers together in an academies not recognised may be are recruited on the basis of In all these examples, national is said to be in the throughout the country that our Academies exist for various environment where they receive denied certain privileges due to potential. Numbers in such cases football is poised to benefi t albeit O are restricted. This system is by at varying levels. pipeline and to be bankrolled resources could afford. We also reasons, to a great extent centred more training than playing those who do, but with careful by some overseas investor, with launched it to other sporting on performance improvement. matches and hopefully where and empathetic considerations of and large found at professional In some cases across the world, some football personalities and codes. At pilot stage, we were Among other things, they help in emphasis is on development why they are in it in the fi rst place. clubs where players would sports academies are housed enthusiasts fi nding fault in the heavily criticised for usurping the developing athletes to reach their rather than winning. Many of Academies come in different normally be identifi ed from mass in schools and institutions BFA owning an academy ahead mandate of the BFA and, once we potential by providing specialist them open doors to young forms. In Botswana, the most participation programmes such with facilities and expertise to of clubs. While the BFA seems had handed it over, some clubs felt services such as sports science players and all children who want basic are those where owners as Re Ba Bona Ha (in the case support the training of these unbothered by these dissenting that it was not the BFA’s mandate and medicine, nutrition and to play. Players stay in pools and (or rights holders of sorts) of Botswana) and at national athletes. Something closer to it in views, opinion out there has it to develop footballers, but theirs. injury prevention, strength and can be moved back and forth open doors to boys and girls for federation level where players Botswana are what is referred to that academies are a clubs’ affair. Sound argument it was, but the conditioning, high level coaching, according to their progress and coaching into future footballers would normally be recruited from centres of excellence - in the case BUT ARE THEY? facts of the matter was that in the uniforms and equipment development throughout the with no entry requirements club academies. of football; Mogoditshane senior If indeed they are, my absence of adequate resources to and subsidized travel and year. Players lacking in the desired other than loose age restrictions. At advanced levels, football secondary school, Artesia junior simplistic view would be that reach out to every club, centralised accommodation for competition potential are not normally overtly Any kid is welcome, whether academies are a full developmental and one or two others. But in indeed clubs have to develop facilities had to be put in place to and training camps. released, they are systematically talented or not. The objectives project seeking to effect holistic more effective setups, the school their own academies, to which I optimise the value of the limited An academy can be non- elbowed out through lack of are not normally defi ned, other development of a child, both would be entirely for footballers, know pundits out there would resources. I suppose, even way profi ting making, for example fulfi lling engagement, especially than producing future players. in the fi eld of football and with requisite facilities, equipment “We have communicated want to know where I think clubs back after independence, it was those funded by the state, run by in cases where there are no Youngsters without the desired academically. In professional set and personnel and such with BFA to act on the matter would get funding from for such not every household that had a national federation or operated monies involved. talent are normally worked out ups, football talent is recruited into considerations as diet and other and facilitate for its hearing and a project. To this, I would ask; running water. Water had to be by a non-profi ting making Whatever their reason for of the project by not being a club academy for nurturing into sports science needs. it has never happened up to where does the BFA get funding drawn from a central place until organisation. On the other hand mounting these development selected into performing groups. a future professional, at the same Sports academies therefore today. My clients are still yet to for their academy from, and why resources were available to keep there are sport academies that projects, the big question is, This approach is also common time developing the youngster are in the most run by be charged,” he notes. clubs could not go to like sources on bringing water closer and are operated for profi t making, are their well-intended projects at clubs who attempt to mount in academic and other life skills. governments or principal sport Plaatjie is however worried for their own projects? Perhaps, closer to some households until where athletes have to pay a lot of really football academies academies or in national setups Here talent is a factor. In the EPL oversight bodies as part of a that his clients are yet to receive again, this is another simplistic it was possible to have running money for their training. Some of though? Another question where a national association seeks and lower down the divisions for school. Football (or any other any communication from BFA. view. I am not quite privy to how water in almost every household. the academies only concentrate would be whether they have the to identify talent for their age- instance, professional clubs are sport) academies can be run by “What we want is justice to much funding is the BFA poised In the same way, the Re Ba Bona on one particular sport, whole right facilities, equipment and based structures. This approach primarily responsible for talent individuals, clubs and national be done. It is our intention to to access for their academy, but Ha programme was centralised others cater for more than one personnel for their projects. To cannot be discarded, at least in the development via their youth federations. As such, the BFA place the matter before the DC I’m sure if it was suffi cient for all with more programmes born sport. Across the world, most the best of my knowledge, there Botswana situation, for some of academies, where they recruit 8 is not on the wrong by planning because we really want to avoid its affi liated clubs, they would have out of every centre to reduce sport and football academies also is no fully-fl edged football or its products would normally fi lter year olds players for coaching and to run an academy. The story a litigation route. We want the duly assisted the clubs for each to the traveling distance for aspiring cater for academic development sports academy in the country. into the main football system, modifi ed competitive games and would of course be different if BFA to give the committee their develop its academy - although footballers and other athletes, as of the children. Notwithstanding, a national although they would not have ultimately offer them scholarships resources are elastic enough to day to appear before DC,” he there would be questions of resources permitted. Effective and productive football federation has to been developed to any such levels as they develop into juniors on gradually cover a part of their says. criteria on where to start - at the In the same way, I argue football academies are becoming have a defi nition of what they to catapult national football to the eve of their absorption into structures. As more resources He wants the BFA to come top or at the bottom in terms of that the one centre would be more of a necessity and clubs are recognise as a football academy. higher levels. reserve and ultimately senior become available, more satellite forth and assist in making the national football structures. good for a start and as more having to pay even more attention Of course the next question Some are commercial, where teams. In some cases some of structures could be developed for sure the matter is closed fairly. That said, what is wrong with resources become available, other to the correct development of would be, in the case of those rights owners charge a fee for them are sold out to other clubs the regions and then for localities “We are not fi ghting the BFA. the BFA at a national level having satellite academies should also youth in their books. In the past that are not recognised, should parents to send their children throughout Europe and the where clubs in those localities Our clients’ rights have been its own academy to harness be mounted. In the meantime, years, several structures have they be stopped from operating to the academy. No talent rest of the world to defray the have not developed enough to trampled upon and all we seek is and hone talent from their clubs that can afford academies emerged in some parts of the or not? I suggest not, except in restriction. Usually in those cases, costs of developing such talent have their own academies. Adios. justice,” Plaatjie concludes.


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Sports Analysis | News | Results August 30 - 5 September, 2020

BFA / UEFA Bounce Back Program – A Ruse or Reality n BFA’s return to play program divides opinions

DUNCAN KGANGKENNA Football Association can make a campaign and will not benefi t the assembly so that the benefi ts smooth return to play.’ football,” he observes. of it cut across all regional ver since the local The BFA went on to George is of the view that associations. football season was state that ‘the BFA/UEFA the general assembly of the He says the priority should cut short due to the collaboration program will BFA, which is the supreme body be to hold elections fi rst so that coronavirus, local involve the situational analysis making football decisions must there can be meaningful progress football supporters of Botswana football and come take place so that football leaders and ‘partnerships are utilised E up with recommendations on the formulate a program that will see productively.’ and players have been itching for a day when football can be way forward.’ teams play. Another football played. “The expectation is that at He says there is a need for commentator, Aupa Mokotedi Any hope of the league the end of the program the BFA BFA to fi nancially assist teams says the BFA / UEFA Bounce resuming or a new season were secretariat should propose a and players who are affected Back “is a good initiative.’ however dashed as a Botswana READY TO PLAY plan which and must come with ideas that “It is important for football Football Association (BFA) will guide all BFA members in will alleviate the current authorities to map how research showed it would cost returning to football process,” situation. football will return in millions to play in the midst of the statement reads. “We need the current the aftermath of the the pandemic. However, with the BFA BFA leadership to cease devastating Covid-19,” However, with no end in National Executive Committee coming up with stunts he says. sight and the BFA not having the (NEC) elections looming, the intended to win them Mokotedi is of necessary resources, many were announcement has not been votes. They rather put the opinion that already expressing concerns as to universally welcome as ‘the in place programs that the BFA should be whether local football will return association cannot start a new will assist football not to commended for taking in the near future. season without having staged the suffer further,” he says. the responsibility to aid This past week, there was a elective assembly fi rst.’ According to George, its structures and clubs to new fl icker of hope as the BFA “We all want elective the BFA / UEFA prepare for the return of announced a new collaborative assembly to take place, we can Bounce Back initiative is the game. effort with UEFA to bring no longer wait for stunts,” local an afterthought by the He however back football called BFA UEFA football analyst Jimmy George association. expressed concerns Bounce Back. opined. “They could have long that the BFA statement on the According to a statement George is of the view that engaged them, they could have partnership with UEFA ‘does from the BFA, ‘UEFA has taken if the BFA had any partnership approached them before the not state clearly how the UEFA the lead to assist the Botswana with UEFA, it could have long BFA NEC took the decision to intervention would be. “The Football Association on the sought assistance rather than on stop the leagues to see how best clubs need support in many return to football processes the eve of elections. they could aid local football,” aspects,” Mokotedi says. through the UEFA Assist “If BFA leadership is sincere George says. Like George, Mokotedi holds Program.’ they must stage elections and To him the partnership the view that good partnership ‘The Bounce Back Program allow the new leadership to plan they got from EUFA to greater football,” he opines. political stunt geared towards monetary value, the chunk between the UEFA and BFA ‘should be benefi cial to football takes a holistic view on how the properly and use the assistance value and for the benefi t of “What is happening is a winning elections. If there is of that money will be used in can be discussed at length during not individuals.’

ANITA RANNOBA chance and grow beyond limit Ngele to give ‘Makhete’ their swagger said Bosigo regarding the future Suspended FDN committee calls on BFA Football on its own carries a of MN clothing. range of dynamics in it, and period. traditional marigold colours Clothing, Siyabonga Bosigo says Notwane President Tebogo where there is fabric involved MN Clothing’s takeover of with black sleeves and black and that the brand was an inspiration Sebogo said this partnership to expedite Disciplinary Hearing fashion cannot lag so far behind. a team affectionately known as marigold fi nishing stripes. of Tsotso Ngele to give back to is a remarkable one as they As it stands, fashion ‘Makhete,’ (yuppies) due to its In the away kit, Notwane has the community and create jobs too are pushing local brands itself seems to have found an affi nity to fashion marks a coup opted for white as a dominant for unemployed youths and also like the famous Tswana slogan • Committee’s legal representative evergreen source of inspiration for the local brand. colour with simple diamond to support local sport. ‘pushaBW’, also highlighting in the game. With a hand full of designer chain top to bottom of the “The marriage with Notwane that it is a way of defi ning what accuses the FA of delaying tactics Over the years, football teams kits, watching the launch of t-shirt with gold sleeves. is one that both parties always ‘sechaba’ is about to its people. have partnered clothing brands Notwane FC’s new range of MN For the alternative kit, wanted to partner and when “Sechaba is about the to make a fashion statement and replicas sure felt like watching a Makhete went out of their the opportunity appeared, both people and we pay homage to DUNCAN KGANGKENNA they are yet to be charged. It is their vote in the coming BFA appeal to the fashionistas. fashion show. comfort zone with baby pink a parties grabbed it,” he explained. all the greats who have passed impacting on their freedoms,” he elections.’ While it has taken time for From head to toe, every piece dominant colour, but with white “Notwane is an iconic team through the gates of Notwane Botswana Football Association says. He however says his ‘clients Botswana’s local clothing labels including the players as well as National Executive Committee Plaatjie is of the view that were legally elected into offi ce to tap into the sports fashion, all those who have contributed (BFA NEC) is accused of when the BFA hosts its elective by competent structures and some like All Kasi have since to the growth of football in this adopting delaying tactics to deny assembly, his clients should be had a duty to run the operations pioneered and succeeded to country,” he explained. suspended First Division North part of the assembly. of FIRST Division North penetrate a local market that was The Notwane president committee justice. “As members of the First undertakings.’ once the forte of international expressed optimism that with The committee has been in Division North committee, they Asked when they submitted luxury brands. MN Clothing as the technical football wilderness for over two have the right to vote and keeping their names as delegates, Plaatjie Since All Kasi entered the sponsor, Makhete will get their years since their suspension in them suspended long without says after they won their case at football arena, Botswana has swagger back. 2018. They were suspended on charge takes away their right the BFA Disciplinary Committee experienced an infl ux of local Sebego commended Ngele allegations of misappropriation to vote in the coming elective and were reinstated, ‘they brands into the arena. Among saying he has demonstrated what of funds by the BFA leadership. assembly,” he says. submitted their names.’ these are local clothing like development does in football. Talking to the Sunday “They have submitted their The BFA NEC appealed WUSA, Dlala and Strikr, just to is unique, sure to bring back the strip across the chest and the and we wanted to contribute to He said it is therefore fi tting Standard Sport, the committee’s names as delegates of FDN the ruling and their application name a few. long-lost swagger of glory days sleeves, with a dark pink strip its greatness along with spreading that as Notwane FC, they legal representative Sam Bokang and they are the only ones who was upheld as the BFA appeals Now enters a new kid on gone by for Makhete. lined down the sleeves. the wings of our brand,” Bosigo recognize his efforts and side Plaatjie said he wants the matter are competent to vote as they committee overturned the BFA the block, MN Clothing, by MN clothing has come up The other offerings are the continued. hustles in trying to grow himself. to be closed so that his clients can have been properly elected into DC decision. The BFA Appeals Botswana’s own football export with at least fi ve assembles for tracksuits which are in the team’s Noting that as a clothing Sebego added that the execute their mandate. offi ce,” he adds. committee sent the matter back Mogakolodi Ngele. the Sechaba nation, and cuts for traditional black and gold and label they are forever ready to partnership will send a “The BFA is yet to charge Plaatjie however sees no to the BFA DC for the matter to On Friday, it was announced ladies are rumored to be on the lastly the so simple traveling kit work with any club and colour message that Botswana and them and justice delayed is justice intention to resolve the matter be adjudicated by full committee. that MN Clothing has taken over way. being black shorts with t-shirt or our football local. As time goes Batswana are capable and can denied. My clients have been as ‘the interim committee owes The BFA appeals Committee as Notwane Football Club’s new Their fi rst offering, the home black t-shirt with golden print. on, MN will also spread to other deliver to the international suspended for so long without allegiance to the current NEC whose members will be seeking CONTINUES ON PG 23 technical sponsor for a two-year kit is dominated by Notwane’s Representative of MN sporting codes if given the standards if given a chance. charge and after two years,