Confusion Over Pregnant Women and COVID Vaccination • WHO Position Is Non-Committal • Moh to Release Statement

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Download the SC Mobile App today. Page 2 news Wednesday 10 March 2021 The Botswana Gazette Confusion over pregnant women and COVID vaccination • WHO position is non-committal • MoH to release statement

Sasa Klaas pilot may face critical questions • He may have violated aviation safety laws - expert • Pilot failed to report crash to authorities-Alleged police report

LETLHOGILE MPUANG & LAWRENCE SERETSE the passenger seat and throwing Motlhagodi out of the aircraft. The estimated time of incident was he pilot in command of the four-seater 9pm and not 7pm as initially indicated. Robinson 44 helicopter that crashed and More possible violations killed rapper Sarona Motlhagodi, popu- Sources further reveal that there was no search TEFO PHEAGE T larly known as Sasa Klaas, could face charges for and rescue mission prompted by the Civil Aviation violating critical aviation laws. Authority of Botswana (CAAB) because there was ith Botswana receiving its first deliveries of the Alleged police report no flight plan filed, meaning that the aircraft was COVID-19 vaccines, there seems to be con- A police report alleged to have been filed by a outside of the CAAB watch. An aircraft parked fusion about whether or not to administer the cousin of the pilot after the crash confirmed that outside a controlled airspace is not obliged to file W the pilot took off with Motlhagodi for Xumabee a flight plan. vaccine to expectant mothers. Game Ranch at Western Sandveldt, Sojwe, on 5 The Emergency Locater Transmitter (ELT) also The confusion emanates from exclusion of pregnant February 2020. Motlhagodi sustained multiple failed to activate upon the aircraft crashing on the women and children in COVID-19 clinical trials which injuries, including a broken left thigh, in the ground. ELTs are mounted on airplanes and may were done to ascertain the safety of the vaccines. This was crash and was certified deceased upon arrival at be activated upon impact or manually using a re- not a new phenomenon as pregnant women have tradition- Sojwe Clinic while the pilot escaped with minor mote switch and control indicator in the cockpit. ally been excluded from clinical trials of medicines but injuries. Activation of the ELT triggers an audio alert, and 406-MHz ELTs transmit GPS position for search- nonetheless go on to take them guided by health profes- and-rescue. sionals. The Emergency Night flying The World Health Organisation (WHO) last month It is not clear whether the pilot possesses any changed its advice for pregnant women considering a CO- Locater night flying ratings. Nonetheless, investigating of- VID-19 vaccine, abandoning its previous position oppos- ficers say carrying an SA night flying rating does not automatically mean that one can fly at night ing immunisation for most expectant mothers unless they Transmitter (ELT) unless the pilot possesses an Instrument Rating were at high risk. (IR). This is a pilot rating earned through inten- The new position of WHO is a non-committal “recom- sive training focused on flying solely by reference mends not to use” unless the pregnant women are at high also failed to to instruments. Sources say only a small fraction risk because of potential exposures or underlying health of local PPL and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) holders possess this rating. conditions. activate upon the According to the alleged police report, the pi- The WHO position has come under attack from stake- lot’s cousin was the initial reporter of the accident holders who say it is inconsistent with guidance on the aircraft crashing on while the pilot remained at the farm. Regulation same issue from the US Centres for Disease Control and (50) of Aircraft Operations Act states: “A pilot in Prevention and will confuse pregnant women looking for command shall notify the nearest appropriate au- the ground. thority by the quickest available means of any ac- clear advice. cident involving the aircraft that results in serious But a new section in a document detailing features of Although investigations into the crash are yet injury or death of any person, or substantial dam- the vaccines now does not explicitly recommend against to be concluded, police sources suggest the crash age to the aircraft or property.” using them. It now reflects their safety profile: “Based on was not due to any helicopter malfunction but pi- Investigations continue what we know about this kind of vaccine, we don’t have lot error. The investigations into the crash are being Pilot Error? conducted by the Directorate of Accident Inves- any specific reason to believe there will be specific risks They say the helicopter took off late (just be- tigations at the Ministry of Transport and Com- that would outweigh the benefits of vaccination for preg- fore or after sunset) from Matsieng airstrip, less munications. The Head of the Directorate, Olefile nant women,” the WHO wrote in its website. than 40 kilometres north of Gaborone. According Moakofi, says he was not in a position to share Experts say this new advice is now closely aligned with to their assessment so far, the helicopter was fly- information with the media at this point. Efforts the CDC’s position. The Minister of Health and Wellness, ing over the bush and in the dark at an altitude to reach the pilot have been futile. The General of minus 1000 feet. It hit a tree with the tail ro- Manager at his office, Air Technology Services, Dr Edwin Dikoloti, has said they will release a statement tor, causing the pilot to lose control and the side declined on numerous occasions to comment or to on the rollout and eligibility plan as soon as they are ready. step aluminum panel broke, instantly tearing off connect these reporters with the pilot. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 March 2021 news Page 3

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Kgare Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd is a citizen owned insurance broking company specialising in Short Term Insurance and Group Business. The company seeks to employ a suitable candidate, who will be responsible for the general operations of the business and be part of the growing team. VACANCY JOB TITLE: • Develop and implement operational risk General Manager – Existing Business x 1 controls, embed service standards and ensure regulatory compliance. Choppies Embraces • Provide business performance reports to TENABLE : Gaborone Executive Committee and the Board REPORTS TO : Managing Director • Manage and supervise all business functions including broking operations Idea Of Contact-Less Purpose of the Job • Monitor staff performance and implement Planning, directing and coordinating the operations performance reviews of the business, performance monitoring, supervision • Training and development of staff to maximise and reporting; implementing of systems and potential procedures for operational efficiency; optimising staff Stores Idea Education and Experience performance and productivity. • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Key Performance Areas • Or minimum AIISA/ACII or equivalent nions are perturbed that over 7 000 jobs could be on the line as • Develop and implement the business’ strategic • MBA will be an added advantage Choppies installs technology that may, right away, put paid to the and operational plans to meet the company’s • Minimum 5 years’ experience at senior need for cashiers at a time when many of them are on half salaries strategic goals management level U • Coordinate activities for existing business. • Ability to communicate effectively with all across the country. LAONE MOLELO reports Coordinate the budget process for the stakeholders of the business. Retail giant Choppies is in the process of installing technologically ad- department and contribute to overall company • Knowledge of business and management vanced cameras in some of their stores, causing labour anxiety because this budget. principles and practices could spell doom for over 7 000 jobs, The Botswana Gazette has estab- • Responsibility for achievement of productivity • Knowledge of Strategic Planning and Strategic and quality goals management lished. • Develop and implement process maps and The move is meant to reduce person-to-person physical contact as COV- procedure manuals to maximise operational Key Competencies ID infections worsen nationwide. Choppies chief executive Ramachandran efficiency and business retention as well as • Strategic thinking/leadership • Planning, Organising and Coordinating Ottaphatu, better known as Ram, says businesses need to adapt to the new portfolio administration. • Continuously review and evaluate business • Results Driven normal by instituting new changes. Ram could not rule out the possibility processes and systems. • Organisational agility of having contact-less stores decked out with cameras and depth-sensors to • Review performance data, to monitor and • Attention to detail register what people place in their bags to purchase, simultaneously saving measure productivity. • Relationship Management • Ensure that the company risk management • Risk Management operational costs and reducing the spread of COVID-19. processes are adhered to. • Business and Product Development In fact, Choppies has already started installing the cameras in some of their stores but the old cameras which they currently have in stores will Suitably qualified applicants should submit curriculum vitae and copies of tertiary and professional take time to replace, Ram said. “The idea of having a contact-less stores can certificates to the Managing Director. E-mail: [email protected] work but it will take time because these contact-less stores have just been Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing Date: 26 March 2021 opened in developed countries,” he told The Gazette. “Most definitely this could help.” In his view, lack of political will to move in the direction of the developed world has hindered business growth, giving the example of how Botswana uses the least solar energy when the country has an abundance of sunlight. “Technology is a very dynamic thing,” Ram noted. “As we progress every day, more technology will be there.” He disclosed that Choppies spends over P20 million a month on salaries alone in a cost that can be obviated by use of technology. “We have to be prepared for any eventuality because these are challenging times and all businesses want to survive,” he said. “It is inevitable that some measures will be adopted.” VACANCIES Choppies has 92 stores across Botswana with over 7 000 employees be- TEMPORARYPUBLIC ACCOMMODATION NOTICE - tween them who will be greatly impacted by installation of the cameras. PUBLIC NOTICE Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of Botswana to fill the following positions in the Bank. The Admin Secretary of the Botswana Commerce and Allied Workers OFFICES AND WAREHOUSE Union (BOCAWU), Biki Kalake, is keenly aware of how the 4th Industrial TheINVITATION BANK OF BOTSWANA TO TENDER wishes FOR THEto invite SUPPLY prospective OF LAPTOPS bidders to Revolution is a threat to cashiers, shelf packers and dispatch workers at the tender for the following goods and(b) services: Job Requirements: 1. SystemsThe Bank ofAnalyst Botswana is undertaking a major redevelopment of its headquarters complex in Gaborone, with giant retailer. “If there are automated till points, there will be no need to construction1. Bank ofexpected Botswana to commence invites in residentearly 2019 andcomputer takeBachelor’s approximately equipment four Degree yearscompanies over intwo phases.in Information Botswana Temporary Systems/ employ people in those roles,” Kalake observed. “We have been told about accommodation to tender will for be the required supply over thatof laptops. period for variousComputer Bank functions and Science/Information staff. Technology or (a) Main PurposeTENDER of NO. the Job: CONTRACT TITLE SUBMISSION CLOSING DATE such job losses occurring in developed countries.” To undertake and supervise the installation, related field plus a recognised professional The2. Bank,Only therefore, companies seeks proposalsthat are from registered property ownerswith PPADBor real estate under agents Code for the 203, following Sub-Code temporary Similar fears have been expressed at the Botswana Commercial and Genoperation- BOB/2020/09/37andaccommodation: maintenance of theExpressio Bank’s ofphysical Interest CertificationSignage Systems in InformationOctober 16, Systems 2020 (CISA/CISM/ eral Workers Union whose Organising Secretary, Kgopolo Tshikare, saysand electronic security01 and are systems HP Silver/Gold network. partners areCISSP) eligible or to equivalent tender for plusthis project.atleast two years post Warehouse: although they are not against use of technology, they are worried about Interested bidders may view the detailedqualification requirements experience for Expressionsin Computer Information 3. Interested companies may purchase theSystems tender documents Audit or for Information a non-refundable Security control. retrenchments. “It seems employers want to use COVID-19 as an excuse(b) Job RequirementsofThe Interest Bank requires on: a temporary the warehouseBank’s for websitea period of 24 –( 36www.bankofbotswana.bw months from early December 2018. Specifications:) under to trample upon the rights of employees because they don’t take any sugBachelor’s- Degree(i) fee 400-500 of P350.00 insquare Electrical metres (Three lettable Hundred Engineering, area; and FiftyKnowledge Pula, VAT inclusive), of script from writing March using 8, any script (ii) Within 5km of the Government Enclave,. Payment Gaborone shall (the closer, be thein thebetter); form of cash or a bank gestions from us regarding how to proceed,” Tshikare told The BotswanaTelecommunications “Current 2021 Tenders” to MarchSystems from26, 2021or September Computer 28,language 2020. will Those be an whoadded wish advantage. to tender Membership (iii)guaranteed Must be secure cheque and adequately issued ventilated; by a commercial bank in Botswana, and payable to Gazette. Science must plus(iv) two pay Connected years a non-refundable to postall utilities qualification (power, water, fee telephone, ofwork P350.00 sewer);of an internationally (Three Hundred recognised and institution Fifty such (v)Bank Appropriate of Botswana.Tender ablutions and tea kitchen; documents may be purchased at Bank of Botswana He added that this is particularly painful in that this is coming at a timeexperience. Pula VAT inclusive). Payment modalitiesas Information may be foundSystems in theAudit detailed and Controls (vi)and Preferably payments to include shall an air-conditioned be done at office the Bank’s of Associationminimum Banking 25 square (ISACA), Hall,metres; from is desirable. Monday to when most cashiers are on half salaries in spite of the retail giant having (vii) Designated parking for up to 4 vehicles, including a truck. requirements Friday at 0900on the hours website. to 1400 hours: never closed for business. “We have reports on our desks that some emOR- Offices: ployers have resorted to forcibly placing staff on leave in order not to pay (c) Required Skills and Competencies: TheBank Expressions of Botswana of Interest submissionsInitiative; will be used to pre-qualify and them for the days they are away and these employees not being paid if theyA TechnicalThe DiplomaBank requires in temporary Electrical, office Electronic space over the or entire development period (approximately 5 years) from early OctoberPlot No: 2018. 17938 Specifications: Khama Crescent Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), contract COVID-19,” he said. Telecommunicationshort-list professionalEngineering with signage at least companies four to be invited for the full tender, Private(i) 2,000-2,500 Bag 154 square metres of lettable office area, withinespecially a single securereport building; writing; Tshikare noted that this has led to some employees not declaring theiryears postin qualificationdue(ii) Fullycourse. serviced work A (or B+)experience Grade, air-conditioned in related and connected to all utilities (power, water, telephone, sewer Gaborone Results focus and performance driven; COVID status, especially that the government is not doing anything to profield- like electronic/electricaland preferably fibre); systems maintenance BOTSWANA(iii) Pre-used offices would be preferred, complete withGood suitable customer flooring, ceiling, service curtaining, and lighting, interpersonal power, data skills; tect them. e.g. CCTV camera systems, access control The Bankand telecommunication of Botswana outlets supports and air-conditioning; a “DomesticLeadership some existing Preference”partitioningand people could management; be procurement beneficial; For his part, Economist at First National Bank Botswana, Gomolemosystems, fire(iv) Appropriatedetection ablutions systems, and tea kitchen; X-Rays, radio policy.For collection and enquiries of the tender Planningdocuments, and please organising; contact: Basele, says contact-less stores could provide an avenue for businesses tocommunication (v) systems,Within 4km ofetc. the Government Enclave, Gaborone; (vi) Designated parking for at least 60 vehicles. Integrity and trustworthiness; and cut down costs but the cost of procuring and installing self-service checkout Ms Goitseone C. Onalepelo MrProblem Powell solvingMokgweng and decision making skills. points will be high in the short term. “Beyond reducing staff costs for busi(c)- RequiredForProposalsTel specificSkills should: and+267 include Competencies inquries360 a full6321 description in : ofrelation the available Tel tospace the(preferably: +267 aforestated 360 with 6539a dimensioned tender, floor plan biddersand are some indicative photographs) stating the address and level of servicing, tenant mix within the building/complex, nesses, self-checkout points can also improve efficiency and speed becauseInitiative; advisedEmail to: [email protected] with Project Officers Emaillisted : under [email protected] each tender and general Excellent communicationfull financial and legal skills terms (verbal and contact and details.written), Building REMUNERATION ownership should be stated. PACKAGE State whether AND the BENEFITS lease they take up less space than traditional cashier stalls,” Basele said. inquiriesagreement includesshould a fit-out be fowardedallowance. to: especially report writing; • Attractive Salary; However, they are not without their risks because the potential for theft 3.The tender submissions will be closed on• MarchContributory 26, 2021 Pension at 1000 Scheme; hours or at is increased when purchases are not monitored by cashiers physically whileResults focusDocumentsa laterand performancedate should and be timeplaced driven; as in Banka sealed of envelope Botswana marked may “Bank advise. of Botswana Headquarters Temporary Good customerMrAccommodation Tshepho service Matsilaand submitted interpersonal no later than skills; 10:00 hours •on Friday,MsVarious Goitseone 17 August Staff 2018Advance Onalepeloto The Tender Schemes Box, Registry (e.g. Motor customers who prefer the traditional checkout are likely to switch to stores Office, Bank of Botswana, Plot 17938, Khama Crescent, Gaborone.Vehicle Interested and Housing parties are requiredLoans); to pay a non- LeadershipTel:refundable and people+267 fee of 360P500,management; inclusive6117 of VAT, and submitor their expressions +267 of interest360 6321in writing. Payments shall be done where these are still available, he pointed out. • Group Life Assurance, Group Accident, PlanningFax: andat Bank organising; +267 of Botswana’s 395 Banking 2349 Hall, from Monday to Friday at+267 0900 hours 395 to 23491400 hours at the same address. Disability and Dread Disease covers; Integrity E-mailand trustworthiness; [email protected] and E-mail [email protected] Problem solvingInquiries and can decision be directed making to skills. Mr Grant Buckmaster• Relocation at Expenses, where applicable; and 360 6320 or [email protected] • Medical Aid Scheme.

2. Internal Auditor (Information Applications, including curriculum vitae, certified Systems and Projects) copies of certificates, transcripts and at least two most recent references should be sent by (a) Main Purpose of the Job: August 14 2020 to: To conduct internal audit, reviews of risks and controls and undertake inspections in accordance Director with approved audit programmes and special Human Resources Department investigations to ensure compliance with the Bank’s Bank of Botswana Information Technology, Computer Systems and Private Bag 154 Projects Management, accounting and business Gaborone policies, procedures and practices in order to safeguard the information assets of the Bank and NB: The Bank will only contact shortlisted promote effectiveness, efficiency and economy. candidates. Page 4 news Wednesday 10 March 2021 The Botswana Gazette Reverent Tsuaneng Botswana Council indicated that the council has Of Churches Caution always promoted the acceptance of Delinquent Church Leaders the Vaccine as it is a symbol of God’s Against Covid-19 Vaccine response to prayers. Falsehoods

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otswana Council Of Churches has cautioned some unruly church Bleaders against influencing con- gregants to shun COVID-19 Vaccine. At the fore of Botswana Council Of Churches Secre- tary General said they are aware of some leaders who continuously mislead the congregation against COVID-19 virus. property investment Reverent Tsuaneng indicated that the council has always promoted the accep- Letlole La Rona is a leading property investment tance of the Vaccine as it is a symbol of firm listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange. God’s response to prayers. “We are aware that there are those who Since inception the company has enjoyed peddle untruthful statements about the commendable growth and currently, are seeking Vaccine and it is quite unfortunate to be having such people within our commu- a Chief Executive Officer to continue this course. nity, I do not know of any sensible government across the world that can procure with people’s money something that is intended to eliminate the whole nation” Chief Executive Officer added Tsuaneng. He further said congregates should not waste their time by listening to mischie- THE JOB vous leaders, adding that most church leaders have taken the lead in encourag- The position is suited for a property investment expert with ing church members to take precautionary excellent leadership capabilities and strategic acumen. The CEO measures against the virus. will be responsible for strategy formulation and implementation; “When someone says the Vaccine has analysing trends and sourcing opportunities locally and regionally; an element of bad omen they should be driving shareholder value through evaluating the existing portfolio able to furnish us with material evidence, performance; asset management; maintaining and improving asset in fact they must be proclaimed as crimi- quality and investor confidence; providing reports on returns on nals to continuously untruthful statements investment, pricing and value; and adhering to statutory deadlines, and myths without any justification be- corporate governance, and stock exchange requirements. cause those who are saying that the vaccine is on its way are producing evident of its impact” added Reverent Tsuaneng. He further said it is unfortunate that THE REQUIREMENTS the laws of the country do not permit the council to take any stern measures against delinquent church leaders, however say- The ideal candidate should match the following criteria: ing that any church discouraging the goodwill of God’s intervention must be • post graduate qualification in business management, accounting, condemned. investment, property and/or asset management, finance or “The spirit of the church is about life other related fields. than the church is all about life giving so • 10 years post qualification related industry experience. any church that preaches against messages • In-depth knowledge and understanding of local and regional of life to the people must be withdrawn” real estate environments. said Reverent Tsuaneng. • Competence in structuring and negotiating business deals. He also said this is a matter of life and • Exposure to private equity, banking or a listed company will death and therefore all members should be an added advantage. stand in solidarity to ensure that lives are saved. Preference will be given to Botswana citizens. Prayer can help lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and instill a sense All applications should be submitted through the Staffwise Website of hope as well as encourage people to - www.staffwise.co.bw 391 3996 remain calm. 71344224/72826386 Meanwhile, recently churches in con- Deadline for applications is 14th March 2021. www.staffwise.co.bw junction with government launched a four day prayer against the pandemic in Gabo- rone. During the launch Minister of Presiden- tial Affairs, Governance and Public Ad- ministration, KaboMorwaeng said there was need for different religious organiza- 3566 tions to call for God’s intervention in the fight against COVID-19. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 March 2021 news Page 5

between ICRC chairperson and Land- such a decision illogical and irrational.” mark (Pty) Ltd, the bidder recommended Leburu further said Landmark Projects More Mysery For AG, PPADB by the ICRC for award. failed to support their claims that they The minutes of the Thalamabele -Mosu stand to suffer irreparable harm and prej- Gate Project, clearly evinced such a di- udice, if the stay was not granted. in P450m Road Tender Raw rect business relationship. The court also In conclusion he advised that the ruling found out that there was no disclosure of of the main judgement, to award Cul De interest, as traversed in the main judge- Sac (Pty) Ltd the Tsetsebe-Masunga road • Justice Leburu refuses to grant AG, PPADB stay of ment.” project, should be put into effect as soon “On irrationality, the applicants have as possible as the project has lagged be- execution no reasonable prospects of succeeding at hind since 2016. “Any further delays will the Court of Appeal. This is borne from result in price escalation. There is also • ICRC decides against appeal to award Cul De Sac the fact that Landmark Projects (Pty) Ltd material on site, which is under threat unsatisfactory performance, on past and from unlawfuly asportation.” • “Landmark’s project performances is unsatisfactory” present performance, which was an es- Cul De Sac Pty (Ltd) is 100% owned sential requirement in the Invitation to by local entrepreneur, Moyapo Machola - Leburu Tender (ITT), was conveniently ignored while Landmark Project is owned by by the decision maker and thus rendering Ben Liu.

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aborone High Court’s Justice Michael Leburu has turned Gdown Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB), Attorney General (AG), Landmark Projects (Pty) LTD and Van Tracks (Pty) LTD’s application for stay of execution in the main judgment that orders PPADB to award the P455mil- lion 51 KM Tsetsebe-Masunga road project to Cul De Sac (Pty) LTD. In a judgment released last week Friday, Leburu observed that the In- dependent Complaints Review Com- mittee (ICRC), whose decision to award Landmark Projects (Pty) Ltd and Van Tracks (Pty) Ltd was declared null and void by Justice Le- buru on February 12th 2020 did not bother to request for stay of execution nor file for appeal. He also noted given the discoveries and evidence provided to the High Court against the applicants, there were little prospects of success in their appeal case which is currently before the Court of Appeal. “It is common cause that the Inde- pendent Complaints Review Com- mittee (ICRC), the decision maker herein whose decision has been declared null and void and alternatively, irrational, has not applied for a stay of execution, nor has it applead. On the basis of such inertia and inactiv- ity, the ICRC has thus accepted and acquiesced in the findings of the court,” stated Leburu. “It is common cause that the Independent Complaints Review Committee (ICRC), the decision maker herein whose decision has been declared null and void and alternatively, irrational, has not applied for a stay of execution, nor has it applead." He maintained that the findings that the Chairperson of the ICRC and Landmark, Van Tracks had direct business dealings presented a clear and sound case of conflict of interest. “The court, after considering the evidence placed before it, determined that there was a conflict of interest Page 6 news Wednesday 10 March 2021 The Botswana Gazette Opposition Questions Bdp’s Logic In Rejecting Motion On Electoral Reforms • Says Domkrag was unprincipled to advance the same reason for passing one motion and rejecting another • Morwaeng says the diff erence between the motions was that one was new while the other was old

GAZETTE REPORTER constitutional review as an excuse to reject a motion for electoral reforms after it pposition MPs are dredging their recently used its superior numbers to pass brains for answers for the ruling a bill to punish floor-crossing that could OBotswana Democratic Party’s also have waited for the constitutional re- (BDP) use of the country’s prospective view if there is any merit in that reasoning.

Once assented to by the President, the www.lea.co.bw BDP’s floor-crossing bill will punish elected MPs and councillors who resign from their parties to join other parties or to stay independent by declaring their seats vacant and by-elections to held. However, the BDP also used its numeri- cal strength in Parliament to defeat a motion sponsored by the MP for Mahalapye East, Yandani Boko (UDC), that sought to effect electoral reforms by amending the Electoral Act in order to gain greater autonomy for the Independent Electoral Commission by removing it from the purview of the Office of the President and making the counting of ballots more transparent than it currently is. The opposition collective in Parlia- ment holds that the behaviour of the BDP amounted to double standards. “This was TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SUPPORT a very lame reason that the BDP used to reject my motion,” said Boko in an interview afterwards. “As legislators, we should listen and debate motions without TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACROSS ALL SECTORS (AGRICULTURE, partisanship. But that is not the case in our Parliament. I am disappointed by the MANUFACTURING, TOURISM, SERVICES) level of debate because this is not what I expected.” The MP for Francistown South, Wyn- IDENTIFY TECHNOLOGICAL GAPS ter Mmolotsi (AP), similarly lashed out at the BDP for what he described as the ruling party’s lack of conscience and un- TRAINING & AWARENESS dermining Batswana. Mmolotsi said it beats logic to advance the same reason of a looming constitutional review to pass one motion and reject another. “The TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION & VETTING BDP thinks Batswana do not understand or see what is happening,” he asserted. “Anyone can see that the BDP does not QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INTERVENTIONS want to agree with anything proposed by the opposition, no matter what.” The MP for Serowe North, Baratiwa Mathoothe (BPF), echoed the Mmolot- si’s sentiments about the BDP’s lack of principle. The ruling party saw fit to link the Electoral Act to a prospective constitutional when the two are not in any way connected. “BDP MPs’ problem is Visit any LEA branch for assistance. that they are empty-headed and are pro- grammed what to say,” Mathoothe said. But for the Minister of Presidential Gaborone: 3957856 Francistown: 2418036 Molepolole: 5921006 Affairs, Governance and Public Admin- Pilane: 5729146 Tsabong: 6540196 Ghanzi: 6597161 istration, Kabo Morwaeng (BDP), who is the MP for Molepolole South, the dif- Kanye: 5403093 Selibe Phikwe: 2613160 Serowe: 4632071 ference between the two motions is that Ramotswa: 5391075 Maun: 6863146 Hukuntsi: 6510420 the one for electoral reforms motion was Masunga: 2489803 Kasane: 6250432 Letlhakane: 2978780 new while the one against floor-crossing was old and undergoing a revival. “The difference was that floor-crossing motion was being re-tabled,’ Morwaeng said. “We were just finalising what was Empowering the entrepreneur already on the table for implementation. www.lea.co.bw to start and grow their business The opposition brought this motion be- TOLL FREE: 08 00 155 155 cause they want to justify their alleged 2019 election vote rigging claims.” The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 March 2021 advertisement Page 7

Unaudited condensed consolidated financial results and dividend announcement For the six months ended 31 December 2020

The Directors take pleasure in announcing the unaudited condensed consolidated financial results (referred to as “the interim financial results” dividend announcement of First National Bank of Botswana Limited and its subsidiaries (referred to as “FNBB” or “the bank” in this announcement) for the six months ended 31 December 2020.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The interim financial results have been prepared in accordance with: The accounting policies and methods of computation applied in the preparation of the interim financial In the preparation of the interim financial results, the bank has applied sound business principles  International Accounting Standards, IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34); results are in terms of IFRS and are consistent with those applied for the year ended 30 June 2020. The with key assumptions concerning any inherent uncertainties in recording various assets and  Framework concepts and the recognition and measurement requirements of International Financial interim financial results have not been reviewed or audited by the bank’s external auditors. liabilities. These assumptions were applied consistently to the interim financial results for the Reporting Standards (IFRS); six months ended 31 December 2020 and have been thoroughly assessed by management, to  Interpretations issued by the IFRS Interpretation Committee (IFRS-IC); The interim financial results are prepared in accordance with the going concern principle under the ensure the appropriateness thereof. The critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement  Financial Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council; historical cost basis as modified by the fair value accounting of certain assets and liabilities where relate to the following elements of the interim financial results:  Requirements of the Companies Act of Botswana (Companies Act, 2007as amended); required or permitted by IFRS. The new or amended IFRS that became effective for the six months ended  Impairment of financial assets;  The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority Act (Cap 46:08); and 31 December 2020, had no impact on the bank’s reported earnings, financial position, reserves or  Impairment of goodwill;  The Banking Act (Cap 46:04). accounting policies.  Application and interpretation of tax regulations;  Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets;  Fair value of financial instruments.

Scope to reduce Monetary Policy Rate further as inflation remains low Income Statement Headline inflation averaged 1.9% in 2020 compared to 2.8% in 2019. We expect this to average 2.8% in Profit before tax and profit after tax both declined by 23% due to pressure on top line revenue and 2021. Upward pressure is particularly anticipated to come from the forthcoming fuel levy and a possible increased credit provisioning to adequately provide for the effects of COVID-19. The resultant return on rebound in global oil prices. We also expect increases in the regulated prices of water and electricity, as equity was 17.9% (25.4% in 2019). The December 2019 results were within the expected parameters well as, in certain tax items. given the prevailing operating environment. The overwhelming impact on the December 2020 results was the difficult trading environment created by COVID-19, which the banking industry as a whole PROFIT AFTER COST TO RETURN ON TAX INCOME EQUITY Our view is that the demand side will remain subdued this year with diminished economic activity causing continues to navigate responsibly. The pandemic has presented itself as a real and severe economic test, unemployment challenges and pressures on disposable income. This informs the bank’s view that the and FNBB has shown that its income streams are resilient while a key focus has been on strengthening Monetary Policy Rate will remain accommodative, with a further reduction to 3.5% during 2021 (currently the balance sheet. at 3.75%). Interest income decreased following both an 8% decrease in gross advances, and the cumulative Bank Pula outlook Rate cut of 100 basis points. The deposit mix shifted towards overnight funding, resulting in the interest In January 2021, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development announced that in 2021, the Pula expense reducing significantly by 12% while customer deposits increased by 6%. basket weightings will remain unchanged at 45% to the Rand and 55% to the IMF SDR, while maintaining the crawl at -2.87% p.a. (depreciation).The Pula’s international value is therefore unlikely to be a primary The impairment charge for the year increased by 16% year-on-year with a charge of P199m, due largely Financial Highlights consideration in any decision on rates. The Rand remains the dominant determinant of the Pula outlook to an increase in stage 1 and 2 impairments in the tourism and transport industries. The bank continues due to the significance of imports from South Africa, and any weakness in the Rand will flow through to to provide prudently for the expected downward pressure on customer risk profiles and realisable Unaudited Six Unaudited Six an extent. collateral values in the overall context of COVID-19. months ended months ended 31 December 2020 31 December 2019 % change COVID-19 Non-interest revenue (NIR) decreased 4% year-on-year following a decrease in foreign income revenue, Throughout the period, the bank continued to follow strict protocols to maximise protection of while other core revenue lines remained resilient. Transactional NIR was mainly driven by service-related Profit after tax (P’000) 326 862 425 032 (23 ) employees, customers, vendors and other stakeholders from the spread of the virus. These measures revenue increasing by 16%. This was in turn supported by both an increase of 9% in the customer Net Advances to customers (P’000) 14 118 607 15 907 665 (11 ) commenced with the establishment of the crisis management team in accordance with the bank’s base and an annual rise of 2.8% in the tariff. An additional 795 Point-Of-Sale (POS) devices resulted Deposits from customers (P’000) 21 238 765 20 122 675 6 established business continuity policy. The crisis management team met frequently to review the bank’s in commission income growth of 5%, notwithstanding card transaction volumes remaining flat. The organisational preparedness and to implement the various response tactics as appropriate. total number of POS devices in use exceeds 10,000. The overall NIR decline was largely due to a sharp RATIOS decrease in foreign exchange revenue, following muted activity in cross-border transactions. Cost-to-income ratio (%) 49.2 47.0 5 Initiatives include communication to the public to create awareness of the pandemic, the encouragement Return on equity (%) 17.9 25.4 (30 ) to customers to use digital service channels, the establishment of remote working protocols and the Costs decreased by 6%, with reduced variable costs. Employee costs reduced by 3% year-on-year Return on average assets (%) 2.4 3.3 (27 ) continued assessment of the IT readiness plan. The latter includes remote working enablement and emanating from a reduction in discretionary remuneration, while the other operating expenses fell NPL’s to gross advances (%) 7.7 6.9 12 ensuring uninterrupted customer service through digital channels. The bank also partnered with an by 8%. The main contributors towards the reduced other operating expenses were; a net reduction in Dividend per share (thebe) 6.0 7.0 (14 ) approved, Gaborone based supplier to provide staff members with free COVID-19 testing. The bank foreign expenses, the digitisation of training, and reduced entertainment and travel in line with COVID-19 maintained assistance to its customers to get through the pandemic, with debt restructuring alleviating restrictions. The increased cost-to-income ratio of 49.2% (2019: 47.0%) is largely a factor of reduced their cash flow and with reduced pricing on certain transactional services. The table that follows provides net interest income. The cost-to-income ratio reflects FNBB’s continued steadiness in balancing cost insight into these relief measures. management initiatives with strategic investments. ECONOMIC UPDATE LOOKING AHEAD Global Economy Covid-19 Relief Moratoriums as at 30 June 2020* Given the current uncertainty surrounding the rollout and impact of the COVID-19 vaccine and the Segment Value of exposure ‘000 Number of clients A recessionary 2020 second wave of infection being seen across the world, we expect that 2021 will continue in a state of The six months under review has been dominated by COVID-19. Global economic activity continues to Retail 412,990 2,207 overall uncertainty. We anticipate that pressures on discretionary household income will be sustained track our baseline expectation for a slow and staggered recovery from the initial COVID-19 economic Business/Corporate 989,597 1,268 and that businesses will defer capital expenditure to conserve cash reserves pending stronger signs of shocks. Further waves of infection are being experienced in an increasing number of countries with imminent recovery. Furthermore, with credit default pressure rates mounting despite low interest rates, Total 1,402,587 3,475 commensurate social distancing and lockdown regulations constraining local economies. Although the operating environment for financial services is likely to remain challenging. global evidence suggests that most countries have improved their ability to manage subsequent rounds * balances as at 30 June 2020 of infection, economic growth and inflation are expected to remain weak until the pandemic fades The bank’s forward-thinking approach to technology and innovation will remain a core priority. significantly. Estimates suggest that economic recovery should only happen in earnest towards the latter Covid-19 Relief Moratoriums as at 31 December 2020** The majority of the workforce has been successfully working remotely over the past 6 months, and part of 2021. consideration will be made towards maintaining similar flexible working arrangements in the longer term. Total Moratoriums Entered Into

Governments and central banks remain on track to provide ongoing fiscal and monetary policy support Segment Value of exposure ‘000 Number of clients The FNB App, online banking and POS infrastructure have remained stable over the period. Growth in to businesses and households. We anticipate that these stimulus policies will continue to stabilise registrations and usage continues across all digital platforms, with customers appreciating the ease of global financial conditions and support some risk assets, although underlying economic weakness will Retail 426,632 2,335 transactability on these platforms and being empowered to serve themselves in the form of convenient, simultaneously underpin safe-haven assets such as the US Dollar. 2020 saw unprecedented fiscal and Business/Corporate 1,667,996 1,331 value-added services with minimum added exposure to COVID-19. In the context of this expansion monetary stimulus packages around the world to support both health systems and economies, and Total 2,094,628 3,666 in digital banking, the remote working by staff, and the rapid technological developments currently this will likely contribute to a debt overhang among highly indebted sovereigns. Liquidity support, credit occurring in IT, enhancing and anticipating cyber security remains paramount. To this end, the bank has easing and quantitative easing are also expected to continue in 2021. The IMF projects global growth to Total Moratoriums Entered Into That Have Subsequently Ended invested significant resources in cyber protection. contract by 4.9% in 2020 with the return to growth in 2021 at 5.4%. Segment Value of exposure ‘000 Number of clients FNBB’s investment in customer-centric solutions will carry on improving its operational processes, as Global inflation is expected to rise slightly but remain below target levels at 2.9% in 2020 and 3.3% in Retail 405,412 2,091 will continued investment in developing the use of technology and automation. High priority is given to 2021. Inflation in advanced economies is projected at 0.8% in 2020 and 1.5% in 2021. Business/Corporate 1,655,768 1,142 investing in staff, and digital learning platforms have been rolled out across the bank to allow our people to enhance their skills at home. This acceleration of the digital and remote working strategies has been Total 2,061,180 3,233 Regional Economy and will continue to be underpinned by strict governance and risk protocols. Innovative solutioning will ** balances as at 31 December 2020. A sharp decline in the Business segment exposure is noted remain central to the bank’s continued success and particularly so given the acceleration in the current Economic fall-out driven by COVID-19 pandemic following high value settlements rate of technological change. The World Bank predicts that the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) growth will contract by 3.3% in 2020. The region’s first recession in 25 years is expected to result in approximately US$115bn in output reduction The bank remains a strong proponent of good governance and corporate citizenship, and with special for 2020, mostly driven by lower domestic consumption and reduced investment. The majority of the Retail and Business moratoriums were instituted prior to 30 June 2020. Clients have relevance to the pandemic. FNBB has partnered with its clients in providing them much-needed in some instances received secondary moratoriums during the past 6 months to allow for the extended, cash flow relief moratoriums through difficult trading conditions and has contributed meaningfully The economic impact on the Eastern and Southern African countries is expected to be the most severe, COVID-19 cash flow constraints. Subsequent to the completion of the agreed moratorium periods, to the Government’s COVID-19 relief efforts both in the form of funds donated and direct initiatives with significant output contractions in South Africa and Angola. Local lockdowns, border controls and the patterns of loan repayments have to date normalised, although the bank continues to work closely implemented. subsequent disruptions to tourism have caused substantial slow down across the region. The decline in with its clients over this difficult period. The situation remains carefully monitored and appropriate West and Central Africa will be mainly driven by oil exporters. provisioning has been applied to the portfolio credit risk. After proving a success in extending banking services to more remote locations and multiple access points, the new Cash Plus channel will be further rolled out in line with our financial inclusion strategy. It The World Bank predicts a return to growth in 2021, with an average of 2.7% in Eastern and Southern The Directors have throughout maintained detailed scrutiny of the processes and management of the is fundamental to our objectives that we build a shared future of prosperity through enriching the lives of Africa and 1.4% in Western and Central Africa. Progressive reforms and investments will be crucial to COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on customers, staff members and the bank’s operations. As evidenced our customers, employees and society in general. This is the foundation to a sustainable future and will secure future long-term development. Resource-led economies should benefit from commodity price by performance in 2020, the Directors are confident that the bank remains in a sound financial position preserve the bank’s enduring commitment to create long term value. increases in 2021, fuelled by an increase in global demand. and will continue to operate efficiently and effectively whilst playing a major role in supporting the Botswana economy through both the pandemic and the recovery. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Botswana Economy FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE The bank maintains sound capital ratios to ensure confidence in the solvency and the quality of its A double-dip recession in 2020 – highlighting contagion from less diverse economic growth capital during both calm and turbulent periods in the economy and in financial markets. FNBB aims to The continued negative effect on the economic activity of the COVID-19 containment measures Statement of Financial Position maintain capital ratios in line with risk appetite, and thereby appropriately safeguarding its operations and resulted in a 24% year-on-year contraction in the second quarter of 2020, followed by a 6% year-on- The balance sheet grew by 5%, driven by an increase in customer deposits of 6%, being in line with market stakeholder interests. year contraction in the third quarter of 2020. All sectors, apart from agriculture and utilities, posted growth of 6% (BoB statistics October 2020). This was largely attributable to a 11% increase in demand contractions in the third quarter of 2020, as the local economy grappled with resuming activity post the deposits which offset a 4% decline in Fixed and Notice deposits. In an environment of low credit growth in Furthermore, the capital management strategy is to ensure an optimal level and composition of capital. lockdown. The bank anticipates that Botswana’s subdued demand prospects will result in limited growth the market as a whole, and in order to ensure prudent liquidity management, excess liquidity was placed Effective allocation of financial resources, including capital and risk capacity, has resulted in a sound in the fourth quarter of 2020 across key sectors, including mining, trade, finance and business services. in investment securities. This positions the bank well for productive credit growth opportunities in the return on equity and a sustainable dividend distribution to shareholders even in the turbulent times of future. a global pandemic. The capital planning process is conducted on a forward-looking basis, considers Household consumption increased by 2.8% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2020 being lower than the organic growth requirements, and includes a safety margin for unexpected fluctuations in business the historical annual average of approximately 4.0%. This was largely due to the persistent pressure A prudent approach to lending was maintained, resulting in 8% decline in gross advances against plans and possible earnings volatility. The requirements of both internal and regulatory capital adequacy experienced by household disposable income, which is expected to remain subdued in 2021 as reduced market growth of 5%. Retail advances declined by 13% year-on-year while the Retail market increased requirements have been complied with. This helps safeguard shareholder returns and ensures that the economic activity aggravates unemployment levels. Government expenditure increased by 4.1% year-on- by 8%. The Retail group schemes book reduced, with the bank placing considerable focus on ensuring bank maintains its ability to operate as a going concern even under severe stress conditions. year in the third quarter of 2020, as a result of the increased fiscal aid required to combat the negative responsible and manageable consumer exposure. This combined with competitive pressures, impacted health and economic effects of the pandemic. The Government is currently in the process of rolling out the Retail book. The capital focus has been directed to the composition of the bank’s capital structure and efficiency of the economic recovery and transformation plan, at an estimated investment of P14.5bn. The plan aims risk-weighted assets. The Board reviews and approves macroeconomic scenarios on a regular basis for to safeguard existing businesses, as well as, spur growth in sectors that have traditionally had a low Corporate business experienced excellent growth, while the Commercial advances portfolio reduced as regulatory and business purposes. The same process is a key input into the Internal Capital Adequacy contribution to GDP. a result of both a cautious lending risk appetite and limited opportunities in the market. The combined Process (ICAAP) which in turn informs our capital management. For the six-month period ended 31 result of the Commercial and Corporate advances growth of 1% is approximately aligned to the market December 2020, FNBB continued to operate above both the internal and regulatory minimum capital We expect Botswana’s economy to have registered a contraction of 8.1% in 2020 before rebounding which remained flat over the period. The bank will continue to be cautious in extending credit and to adequacy ratios. As at the end of the six-month period, the total capital adequacy ratio was 22.72%, to 3.9% growth in 2021. This should in part be driven by structural recovery, and most significantly in maintain the quality of overall lending. The bank experienced a reduction in its undrawn commitments in being comfortably above the regulatory minimum of 12.50%. tourism and mining, which were severely impacted in 2020. the ordinary course of business.

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Unaudited condensed consolidated financial results and dividend announcement For the six months ended 31 December 2020

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (continued)

In the context of the prevailing economic conditions, the Directors have The Board and management are responsible for ensuring that the bank’s The Foundation provides the opportunity for greater involvement and co- For and on behalf of the Board. continued to adopt a prudent approach to balancing an efficient capital operations are conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and operation with the community within which the bank operates, specifically: position with the need to retain sufficient capital for unexpected fluctuations regulations, including the responsibility for ensuring the following:  Education in earnings volatility. This has resulted in increasing the capital adequacy  Youth Empowerment ratio and conserving capital, and taking into account a medium-to long-term 1. Adequate and effective management of corporate governance and risk  Skills development/vocational training horizon. and in accordance with recommended current best practice;  Support for the disadvantaged/handicapped, especially children 2. Maintenance of appropriate internal controls including the reporting of  Promotion of arts and culture The Directors have thoroughly assessed the financial position of the bank material malfunctions; and  Provision of sports and recreation facilities for the community B M Bonyongo and recommend an interim dividend of 6 thebe per share. As per Section 58 3. The bank’s continued capability to operate as a going concern in a rapidly Chairman (3) of the Companies Act, the Directors confirm that after payment of the changing world, when faced with volatility in global politics, health services FNB Botswana has committed to contributing up to 1% of each year’s profit dividend, the bank shall satisfy the solvency test. (As defined in Section 4 of and economics, while managing and implementing rapid advances in after tax to the Foundation. Since its inception in 2001, the bank has made the Companies Act). technological development. grants of more than P57 million to the Foundation, which has been invested 4. The bank consideration of the environmental and social impact of appropriately in qualifying beneficiaries. Since the solvency test was performed, there has been no significant change conducting business. to the financial position of the bank. DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND S L Bogatsu The Board comprises a majority of independent, non-executive Directors Chief Executive Officer EVENTS AFTER REPORTING DATE and meets regularly, overviews executive management performance and Notice is hereby given that an interim dividend of 6 thebe per share has been retains effective control over the bank. The Board is assisted by sub- declared for the half year ended 31 December 2020. The dividend will be Gaborone, 02 March 2021 There were no material events that occurred after the reporting date that committees, which are responsible for different aspects of governance. The paid on or about 30 March 2021 to shareholders registered at the close of require adjustment to the amounts recognised in the interim financial subcommittees include Audit, Credit, Directors’ Affairs and Governance, business on 18 March 2021. The exdividend date will be on 16 March 2021. statements. Remuneration and Risk Capital Management and Compliance Committees. In terms of the Income Tax Act (Cap 52.01) as amended, withholding tax TRANSFER SECRETARIES CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY at the rate of 7.5% will be deducted by the Bank from gross dividends. If PricewaterhouseCoopers (Proprietary) Limited a change of address or dividend instructions is to apply to this dividend, Plot 50371, Fairgrounds, The Board of Directors is committed to upholding best practices, business The bank remains committed to its social responsibility to the community, notification should reach the Transfer Secretaries by 25 March 2021. P O Box 294, Gaborone ethics and integrity by ensuring that there are adequate people, processes which function it performs through the FNBB Foundation. The FNBB and systems to facilitate the successful implementation of the bank’s Foundation has independent Trustees who ensure that a wide spectrum strategy. The Board is supported by robust and independent risk control of sustainable social welfare and development activities nationwide are functions over which it has oversight. prudently assessed and funded.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Income Statement Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

Six months Six months Other non- ended 31 ended 31 Stated distributable Retained Dividend December 2020 December 2019 capital reserves earnings reserve Total P’000 P’000 % Change P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000

Interest income calculated using the effective interest rate 713 413 841 864 (15 ) Balance at 1 July 2020 51 088 59,866 3,283,696 203,496 3,598,146 Interest expense and similar charges (135 973 ) (153 715 ) (12 ) Profit for the period — — 326,862 — 326,862 Net interest income before impairment of advances 577 440 688 149 (16 ) Dividend paid - 2020 final — — — (203,496 ) (203,496 ) Impairment of advances (199 381 ) (172 277 ) 16 Dividend proposed - 2021 interim — — (152,622 ) 152,622 — Net interest income after impairment of advances 378 059 515 872 (27 ) Balance at 31 December 2020 51 088 59,866 3,457,936 152,622 3,721,512 Non-interest income 638 919 666 119 (4 ) Income from operations 1 016 978 1 181 991 (14 ) Balance at 1 July 2019 51 088 61 430 2 967 881 254 370 3 334 769 Operating expenses (298 355 ) (325 045 ) (8 ) Profit for the period — — 425 032 — 425 032 Employee benefits costs (292 860 ) (302 318 ) (3 ) Dividend paid - 2019 final — — — (254 370 ) (254 370 ) Income before indirect taxation 425 763 554 628 (23 ) Dividend proposed - 2020 interim — — (178 059 ) 178 059 — Indirect taxation (6 710 ) (9 715 ) (31 ) Balance at 31 December 2019 51 088 61 430 3 214 854 178 059 3 505 431 Profit before direct taxation 419 053 544 913 (23 ) Direct taxation (92 192 ) (119 881 ) (23 ) Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent 326 862 425 032 (23 ) Average number of shares in issue during the period (thousands) 2 543 700 2 543 700 (0 ) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cashflows

Earnings per share (thebe) (based on weighted average number of shares in issue) 12.85 16.71 (23 ) Six months Six months ended 31 ended 31 December 2020 December 2019 P’000 P’000

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations before taxation and working capital changes 465 403 268 701 Six months Six months ended 31 ended 31 December 2020 December 2019 Interest and similar income 713 413 841 864 P’000 P’000 % Change Interest and similar expense (135 793 ) (153 715 ) Taxation paid (255 610 ) (277 090 ) Profit for the year 326 862 425 032 (23 ) Cash from operating activities 787 413 679 760

Total other comprehensive income for the period attributable to the equity holders 326 862 425 032 (23 ) Movement in amounts due to other banks 159 845 (939 843 ) Movement in deposits and current accounts 1 116 089 1 857 091 Movement in amounts due to related companies (4 456 ) (16 549 ) Movement in accrued interest payable (30 445 ) (19 494 ) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Movement in creditors and accruals 21 095 203 219 Movement in employee benefits liabilities (2 058 ) (12 391 ) Six months Six months Audited Movement in investments - FV through profit or loss (35 582 ) (39 398 ) ended 31 ended 31 as at 30 Movement in investments - amortised cost (744 986 ) (359 814 ) December 2020 December 2019 June 2020 P’000 P’000 % Change P’000 Movement in advances to customers 1 408 085 (532 397 ) Movement in advances to banks 31 330 (319 284 ) ASSETS Movement in other assets (224 542 ) 133 241 Cash and short-term funds 4 743 236 4 807 001 (1 ) 4 697 599 Movement in amounts due from related companies (1 087 ) (2 372 ) Derivative financial instruments 68 236 74 346 (8 ) 76 872 Cash generated from operating activities 2 480 701 631 769 Advances to banks 287 953 319 284 (10 ) — Advances to customers 14 118 607 15 907 665 (11 ) 14 686 767 Cash flows from investing activities Investment securities 7 452 918 4 569 886 63 9 509 211 Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (13 081 ) (20 730 ) Current taxation 169 434 91 519 85 86 324 Due from related companies 10 562 9 475 (11 ) 11 684 Cash flows from financing activities Other assets* 413 162 188 620 119 479 314 Borrowings (repaid)/raised (223 824 ) 277 032 Property and equipment 580 322 621 775 (7 ) 601 044 Finance lease payments (1 678 ) (3 395 ) Goodwill 26 963 26 963 — 26 963 Dividends paid (203 496 ) (254 370 ) Deferred taxation 3 706 6 520 (43 ) 3 706 Cash (utilised in)/generated from financing activities (428 998 ) 19 267 Total assets 27 875 099 26 623 054 5 30 179 484 Cash movement for the period 2 038 622 630 306

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 6 804 051 6 173 745 Liabilities Derivative financial instruments 32 488 34 390 (6 ) 36 708 Total cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 8 842 673 6 804 051 Accrued interest payable 10 094 40 540 (75 ) 28 079 Due to related parties 17 394 21 850 (20 ) 21 322 Cash and short-term funds 4 743 235 4 807 001 Creditors and accruals 573 711 552 616 — 723 586 Investment in Bank of Botswana certificates 4 099 438 1 997 050 Deposits from banks 511 752 351 907 45 545 002 Deposits from customers 21 238 765 20 122 675 6 23 171 897 Total cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 8 842 673 6 804 051 Employee benefits liabilities 53 358 55 416 (4 ) 81 504 Borrowings 1 508 643 1 732 467 (13 ) 1 765 858 Deferred taxation 207 382 205 763 1 207 382 Total liabilities 24 153 587 23 117 624 4 26 581 338 Ratios and Market Information

Unaudited Unaudited Capital and reserve attributable to ordinary equity holders Six months Six months Stated capital 51 088 51 088 — 51 088 ended 31 ended 31 Reserves 3 517 802 3 276 283 7 3 343 562 December 2020 December 2019 % change Dividend reserve 152 622 178 059 (14 ) 203 496 Total equity 3 721 512 3 505 430 6 3 598 146 Dividend per share (thebe) 6 7 (14 ) Dividend cover (times) 2.1 2.4 (13 ) Total equity and liabilities 27 875 099 26 623 054 5 30 179 484 Cost to income ratio (percent)* 49.2 47.0 5 Return on equity (percent)** 17.9 25.4 (30 ) Off-Balance Sheet Return on average assets (percent)*** 2.4 3.3 (27 ) Undrawn commitments to customers 2 062 674 2 508 453 (18 ) 2 233 457 Capital adequacy ratio (percent) 22.72 20.77 10 Guarantees and letters of credit 466 209 581 251 (20 ) 386 300 Closing share price (thebe) 220 285 (23 ) Total contingencies and commitments 2 528 883 3 089 704 (18 ) 2 619 757 Price earnings ratio 11.1 8.5 31

* In the prior year, these amounts were presented as accounts receivable. The description “other assets” is more appropriate based on the nature of the assets * Cost to income is based on total non-interest expenditure including indirect taxation (Value Added Tax) and income excludes the impairment charge. included in this line item and is in line with industry practice. ** Return on Equity is annualised and includes proposed dividend (dividend reserve) *** Return on average assets is annualised

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Segmental Reporting Unaudited Financial Instruments Disclosure (continued)

Operating segments are reported in accordance with the internal management reporting procedures to determine the performance of each segment to ensure The following represents the fair values of financial instruments carried at amortised cost on the condensed consolidated statements of financial position (P’000) that resources are suitably allocated. All operating segments used by the bank meet the definition of a reportable segment. The bank has four main business segments: Carrying  FNB Retail segment - comprising advances and deposits and the revenue flowing from individual customers; Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair value amount  FNB Business segment - comprising advances and deposits and the revenue flowing from business customers; P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000  RMB Corporate segment- comprising advances and deposits and the revenue flowing from corporate customers;  Treasury - manages the bank’s liquidity and funding. Unaudited at December 2019 **Advances — — 16 017 399 16 017 399 15 907 665 To determine the performance, profitability and efficiency of the segments, the bank presents interest income after the cost of funding and interest expenditure Cash and cash equivalents — — 4 807 001 4 807 001 4 807 001 after the benefit of funding. Investment securities 4 453 220 — — 4 453 220 4 426 813 Other assets — — 188 620 188 620 188 620 Total financial assets at amortised cost 4 453 220 — 21 013 020 25 466 240 25 330 099 Unaudited Condensed Segmental Reporting Six months ended 31 December 2020 Deposits — 20 144 160 — 20 144 160 20 122 675 Long term borrowings — 1 604 036 — 1 604 036 1 586 810 Retail Business Corporate Treasury Total Accrued interest payable — 40 540 — 40 540 40 540 P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 Creditors and accruals — 552 616 — 552 616 552 616 Total financial liabilities at amortised cost — 22 341 352 — 22 341 352 22 302 641 Interest income 285 866 63 849 20 676 343 022 713 413 Non-interest income 324 144 217 143 125 959 (28 327 ) 638 919 ** Restatement of prior year levels of the fair value hierarchy: Total segment revenue 610 010 280 992 146 635 314 695 1 352 332 Advances were corrected from level 2 and 3 to level 3 Interest expenditure 56 814 75 116 61 789 (329 692 ) (135 973 ) ** Restatement of prior year figures Segment operating income before impairments 666 824 356 108 208 424 (14 997 ) 1 216 359 In the prior period the fair value of advances was stated at P17 131 362. This has been corrected in the current period. Impairment charge (64 242 ) (133 255 ) (1 884 ) — (199 381 ) Operating income after impairment of advances 602 582 222 853 206 540 (14 997 ) 1 016 978 Total other expenditure (276 344 ) (232 818 ) (80 829 ) (1 224 ) (591 215 ) Carrying Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair value amount Profit before indirect taxation 326 238 (9 965 ) 125 711 (16 221 ) 425 763 P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 Indirect taxation (6 610 ) 738 (713 ) (125 ) (6 710 ) Profit before taxation 319 628 (9 227 ) 124 998 (16 346 ) 419 053 Audited at 30 June 2020

Gross advances to customers 9 818 476 3 467 792 2 322 938 — 15 609 206 Advances — — 14 897 285 14 897 285 14 805 729 Impairments (602 128 ) (857 394 ) (31 078 ) — (1 490 600 ) Cash and cash equivalents — — 4 697 599 4 697 599 4 697 599 Net Advances 9 216 348 2 610 399 2 291 860 — 14 118 607 Investment securities 9 509 211 — — 9 509 211 9 509 211 Deposits from banks and customers 5 380 705 7 898 821 6 220 819 2 250 172 21 750 517 Other assets — — 479 314 479 314 479 314 Total financial assets at amortised cost 9 509 211 — 20 074 198 29 583 409 29 491 853

Deposits — 23 171 897 21 322 23 193 219 23 199 171 Unaudited Condensed Segmental Reporting Long term borrowings — 1 615 983 — 1 615 983 1 614 201 Six months ended 31 December 2019 Accrued interest payable — 28 079 — 28 079 28 079 Creditors and accruals — 723 586 — 723 586 723 586 *Retail *Business Corporate Treasury Total Total financial liabilities at amortised cost — 25 539 545 21 322 25 560 867 25 565 037 P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000

Interest income 312 864 74 837 16 688 437 475 841 864 The following represents the fair values of financial items carried at fair value on the condensed consolidated statement of financial position. Non-interest income 310 622 227 156 128 418 (77 ) 666 119 Total segment revenue 623 486 301 993 145 106 437 398 1 507 983 Interest expenditure 61 912 98 228 75 458 (389 313 ) (153 715 ) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Segment operating income before impairments 685 398 400 221 220 564 48 085 1 354 268 P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 Impairment charge (131 319 ) 43 085 2 127 — (172 277 ) Operating income after impairment of advances 554 079 357 136 222 691 48 085 1 181 991 Unaudited at 31 December 2020 Total other expenditure (315 752 ) (231 936 ) (77 231 ) (2 444 ) (627 363 ) Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss Profit before indirect taxation 238 327 125 200 145 460 45 641 554 628 Investments securities — 178 655 — 178 655 Indirect taxation (10 048 ) 1 168 (696 ) (139 ) (9 715 ) Derivative financial instruments — 68 236 — 68 236 Profit before taxation 228 279 126 369 144 764 45 502 544 913 Non-financial assets — — — — Freehold and leasehold land and buildings — — 294 187 294 187 Gross advances to customers 11 245 597 4 027 995 1 746 614 — 17 020 206 Total assets at fair value — 246 891 294 187 541 078 Impairments (524 090 ) (559 606 ) (28 842 ) — (1 112 538 ) Net Advances 10 721 508 3 468 389 1 717 772 — 15 907 669 Financial liabilities held for trading — — — — Deposits from banks and customers 4 850 079 6 945 599 5 878 497 2 800 407 20 474 582 Derivative financial instruments — 32 488 — 32 488 Mandatory at fair value through profit or loss — — — — Zero coupon deposit — 171 306 — 171 306 Retail Business WesBank Total *2019 Restatements P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 Total financial liabilities at fair value — 203 794 — 203 794

Unaudited at 31 December 2019 Interest income 26 109 20 895 (47 003 ) — Non-Interest Income 5 337 1 685 (7 022 ) — Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss Interest expenditure 901 (91 ) (810 ) — Investments securities — 143 073 — 143 073 Impairment charge (10 016 ) (449 ) 10 465 — Derivative financial instruments — 74 347 — 74 347 Total other Expenditure (16 814 ) (16 155 ) 32 970 — Non-financial assets — 349 451 — 349 451 Indirect Taxation (629 ) (1 168 ) 1 796 — Freehold and leasehold land and buildings — — 303 290 303 290 Total assets at fair value — 566 871 303 290 870 161 Balance Sheet Gross advances to customers 1 428 710 915 383 (2 344 093 ) — Financial liabilities held for trading Impairments (55 604 ) (49 119 ) 104 723 — Derivative financial instruments — 34 390 — 34 390 Deposits from customers — (1 672 ) 1 672 — Mandatory at fair value through profit or loss — — — — Zero coupon deposit — 145 657 — 145 657 Total financial liabilities at fair value — 180 047 — 180 047

Audited Condensed Segmental Reporting Audited at 30 June 2020 At 30 June 2020 Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss *Retail *Business Corporate Treasury Total Investments securities — 163 154 — 163 154 P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 Derivative financial instruments — 76 872 — 76 872 Non-financial assets — — — — Gross advances to customers 10 428 238 3 770 945 1 817 296 — 16 016 478 Freehold and leasehold land and buildings — — 300 262 300 262 Impairments (592 906 ) (707 611 ) (29 194 ) — (1 329 711 ) Total assets at fair value — 240 026 300 262 540 288 Net Advances 9 835 331 3 063 334 1 788 102 — 14 686 767 Deposits from customers 3 649 274 6 987 896 9 709 297 3 337 182 23 683 649 Financial liabilities held for trading Derivative financial instruments — 36 708 — 36 708 Mandatory at fair value through profit or loss — — — — Retail Business WesBank Total Zero coupon deposit — 151 657 — 151 657 *June 2020 Restatements P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 Total financial liabilities at fair value — 188 365 — 188 365

Gross advances to customers 1 400 067 796 771 (2 196 838 ) — ** Restatement of prior year levels of the fair value hierarchy: Impairments (67 769 ) (49 938 ) 117 707 — - Zero coupon deposits were corrected from level 3 to level 2; - Investments securities which were in level 2 were corrected to level 1. * Effective 1st July 2020 WesBank is no longer a reportable segment and is now reported as a product within Retail and Business. Cash and cash equivalents, investments securities and accrued interest have been added to the fair value hierarchy analysis effective 30 June 2020.

Unaudited Financial Instruments Disclosure Changes in level 3 instruments with recurring fair value measurements

The following represents the fair values of financial instruments carried at amortised cost on the condensed consolidated statements of financial position (P’000) Six months Six months ended 31 ended 31 December 2020 December 2019 Carrying P’000 P’000 % Change Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair value amount P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 P’000 Balance at the beginning of the year 300 262 309 365 (3 ) - Amounts recognised in profit or loss for the year (6 075 ) (6 075 ) 0 Unaudited at December 2020 Balance at the end of the year 294 187 303 290 (3 ) Advances — — 14 257 497 14 257 497 14 310 727 Cash and cash equivalents — — 4 743 235 4 743 235 4 743 235 Investment securities 7 318 081 — — 7 318 081 7 318 081 Other assets — — 413 162 413 162 413 162 Total financial assets at amortised cost 7 318 081 — 19 413 895 26 731 976 26 776 969

Deposits — 21 260 893 — 21 260 893 21 238 765 Long term borrowings — 1 215 458 — 1 215 458 1 191 680 Accrued interest payable — 10 095 — 10 095 10 095 Creditors and accruals — 573 711 — 573 711 573 711 Total financial liabilities at amortised cost — 23 060 157 — 23 060 157 23 014 250

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Unaudited condensed consolidated financial results and dividend announcement For the six months ended 31 December 2020

Unaudited related party balances FINANCIAL GRAPHS

Six months Six months Audited ended 31 ended 31 as at 30 December 2020 December 2019 June 2020 P’000 P’000 P’000 Gross Advances vs Impairments Deposits to Gross Advances Due from related parties: 1 986 394 1 632 306 864 689 25,000,000 FirstRand Bank Limited 1 975 832 1 622 831 853 005 3.00 15,000,000 First National Bank Holdings (Botswana) Limited 10 562 9 475 11 684

Less money at call and short notice: 1 982 394 1 632 306 853 005 2.50 20,000,000 FirstRand Bank Limited – call balances (31 313 ) (1 835 ) (13 592 ) 13,000,000 FirstRand Bank Limited – nostro balances (1 975 832 ) (1 620 996 ) (839 413 ) 2.00 15,000,000 Due to related companies - current liabilities: 17 394 21 850 21 322 11,000,000

FirstRand Limited 17 394 21 850 21 322 % 1.50 P’000 P’000 10,000,000 Included in the call and term deposits is a balance of P7 118 773 (2019: P8 314 850) 9,000,000 relating to First National Bank Holdings (Botswana) Limited. 1.00

5,000,000 Related party transactions 7,000,000 0.50 Interest Income FirstRand Bank Limited – South Africa 5 406 24 680 37 479 5,000,000 0 0 Interest expenditure Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20 FirstRand Bank Limited – South Africa 10 438 13 399 17 558 Gross Advances Impairments/Gross (LHS) Advances (RHS) Operating expenses Service Fees - FirstRand Bank Limited 98 858 105 790 209 440

Compensation paid to key management personnel: Share-based payments — 4 500 4 374 Shareholders’ Funds vs Capital Adequacy Non-Interest Revenue vs Non-Interest Expenses Short-term employee benefits 8 767 9 468 17 289 Total short-term benefits 8 767 13 968 21 289 Post-employment benefits: Pension 461 466 779 4,000,000 23.50 1,200,000

Advances: 3,500,000 22.50 Personal loans 647 1 963 1 054 1,000,000

Overdrafts 29 33 — 3,000,000 21.50 Credit card 279 306 401 800,000 Instalment finance 2 577 2 492 2 193 2,500,000 20.50 Property loans 14 435 12 144 13 737 Total advances 17 966 16 936 17 385

2,000,000 19.50 % 600,000 P’000 P’000

Interest rates are in line with normal rates charged to customers or staff rates in line with company policy. For all the above facilities, normal credit checks are 1,500,000 18.50 performed. Personal loans are repayable between 5 - 6 years. Property loans and instalment finance loans are repayable monthly over 20 years, and 6 years 400,000

respectively. Property loans are collateralised by properties with a total fair value of P26 520 292. Personal loans, overdrafts and credit card balances are 1,000,000 17.50 unsecured. 200,000 500,000 16.50

0 15.50 0 Related Parties NIR NIE NIR NIE NIR NIE NIR NIE NIR NIE NIR NIE NIR NIE Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20 Jun-15 Jun-16 Jun-17 Jun-18 Jun-19 Jun-20 Dec-20

Relationships: Shareholders’ Capital Adequacy H1 H2 funds (LHS) (RHS) Ultimate holding company FirstRand Limited

Holding company First National Bank Holdings Limited Profit After Tax vs Cost-To-Income Ratio Gross Advances vs NPLs Fellow Subsidiary FirstRand Bank Limited

400,000 60.0 7,000,000 1,400,000 Subsidiaries Financial Services Company of Botswana Limited 350,000 First Funding (Proprietary) Limited 1,200,000 50.0 Premium Credit Botswana (Proprietary) Limited 7,000,000 300,000 First National Insurance Agency (Proprietary) Limited 1,000,000 40.0 250,000 7,000,000 Common management FirstRand Limited – South Africa 800,000 % First National Bank Insurance Brokers Limited 200,000 30.0 % P’000 P’000 600,000 7,000,000 150,000 Key management Non-executive Directors 20.0 400,000 Chief Executive Officer 100,000 Chief Risk Officer 7,000,000 10.0 Chief Operating Officer 50,000 200,000 Chief Financial Officer 0 0 5,000,000 0.0 Director of Human Resources Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20 Treasurer PAT Cost-to-Income Gross Advances Non-Performing Director of Credit Ratio (RHS) (LHS) Loans

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Antoinette Sayeh, Jiro Honda, Carolina Presenting the evidence in a single document, such Renteria, Vincent Tang as a Gender Needs Assessment, can focus efforts. UN- Women shows it can be done quickly. In just one month, nternational Women’s Day, March 8, marks a year at the start of the pandemic, the agency performed a Gen- from the start of widespread lockdowns in response der Needs Assessment in Ukraine based on phone and Ito COVID-19. As an IMF blog warned back in July, online surveys. women have borne the economic and social brunt of the Better by design pandemic. With many governments preparing budgets for This evidence can be used to focus policy responses. OBITUARY the next fiscal year, we now have a golden opportunity However, the best policy intention in the world cannot to counter this inequity. We offer a starter kit for gender overcome poor policy design. Gender Impact Assess- budgeting to help countries focus resources on women, ments can strengthen that design by assessing the pro- COVID-19 CLAIMS and ensure future budgets are better for them than previ- portion of female beneficiaries, and potential barriers to ous ones. access—in Austria and Canada, they are now part of all Government actions work new budget proposals. ABSA GROUP Examples abound of the disproportionate impact of Such assessments can also highlight unintended gen- lockdown policies on women and girls: one million Japa- der bias. For example, a wage subsidy scheme might nese women left the labor market when the pandemic hit, leave out informal sector workers—often predominantly EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR : while labor force participation by men changed far less. In female—or a tax policy could discourage women from Chile, 76 percent of women reported spending more time working. Peter Matlare on domestic chores since COVID-19 began. Mexico saw Allocating resources a 53 percent increase in emergency calls related to vio- Third, it is crucial to allocate sufficient resources to lence against women. The Malala Fund estimates that 20 gender policies to transform goals into action. The IMF t is with profound sadness that the Absa Group an- million girls in developing countries may never return to has supported increasing allocations towards women. For nounces the passing of our Executive Director and the classroom after pandemic-related school shutdowns. example, the IMF’s Egypt program included measures to IDeputy Group Chief Executive Peter Matlare on 7 Bad as this is, it could have been even worse but for support higher budget allocations for targeted cash trans- March 2021 due to COVID- 19-related complications. government actions. The UN’s COVID-19 Global Gen- fers (many to women), and to improve public childcare Peter joined the Absa Group Limited board as an in- der Response Tracker shows countries enacted nearly services. dependent Non-Executive Director in 2011. In August 1,000 policy measures to address challenges related to As governments prepare budgets for next year, an- 2016, he was appointed Group Deputy Chief Executive gender. These include paid leave for women, job protec- choring gender policy goals through Budget Circular- Officer, as well as Chief Executive responsible for Absa tion measures, more flexible work, and income/in-kind sand Gender Budget Statements ensures sufficient re- Regional Operations, covering our presence on the con- support for the vulnerable households. sources are channeled to these goals. An added benefit: tinent outside of South Africa. IMF research concludes these measures work. They they also provide confidence and transparency to the pub- “He played a key role in overseeing our regional op- increase women’s employment which, in turn, improves lic. Philippines’ 2021 Budget Circular incorporates prior- erations and safely leading our banks through the major economic well-being for all. Such policies should be built ity policy areas, including in health, nutrition, and social Separation from Barclays and rebrand to Absa,” Wendy upon. Failing to do so risks long-term scarring that will protection, that support women. Lucas-Bull, Absa Group Limited Chairman said. cement women’s disadvantage and harms the prospects Track and evaluate Peter has made a significant contribution to the Group, for recovery. Finally, track expenditures and evaluate impacts. Track- and Absa has lost a dedicated leader, a visionary and Gender budgeting—a guide ing gender-focused funds in the budget, light-touch policy an amazing human being. More recently, Peter’s leader- But adopting such policies is only half the battle. Their evaluations, and gender performance audits can provide ship was critical in ensuring that the Separation from impacts can be further amplified as part of a coherent timely feedback to course correct where needed, and en- gender strategy that is based on need, effectively de- sure that policies are working. For example, Sierra Le- Barclays, a complex multi-year project which also in- signed, aligned with the budget process, and monitored one’s real-time audits effectively responded to the Ebola cluded the largest single data and systems migration in and evaluated to improve implementation. This is the es- epidemic and highlighted issues in drug distribution and Africa, was successful across Absa’s operations on the sence of gender budgeting. duplicated payments. continent. Gender budgeting brings the powerful tool of national The IMF remains deeply committed to gender equal- “Peter was a seasoned corporate executive, a good budgets to bear on gender inequalities. It integrates gen- ity and has worked with 113 member countries on imple- leader, inspirational, and passionate about his work, al- der into the policies and processes of public financial menting budgetary practices, allocations, and tax policies ways strongly invested in the success of our continent. I management. to promote gender equality. Since the start of the pandem- will miss his friendship, collegiality, guidance and wise While strengthening gender budgeting is a continu- ic, over 55 countries have invested in gender budgeting counsel,” said Daniel Mminele, Absa Group Chief Ex- ous and long-term investment, we lay out an actionable training with the Fund. ecutive. toolkit—no matter a country’s previous experience—to Almost all countries have gender equality goals, but “Peter, will be remembered as a humble wise man, jumpstart the process. an IMF survey finds only half have legal frameworks to whose leadership, and input was always in the best in- The starter kit carry them out. Only a quarter use established practices terest of the bank and always putting employees first. First, assemble evidence to assess the impact of the such as Gender Budget Statements and Gender Impact We will always cherish Peter’s contributions to our pandemic and lockdown on women and girls. A response Assessments. business, and his memory will live on in our minds par- without a sense of the size or location of the problem is Some countries have already implemented gender bud- ticularly as he considered Botswana his second home,” like throwing a dart in the dark. How are the country’s geting, while others are novices, but all have room for said Keabetswe Pheko-Moshagane, Absa Bank Botswa- female-dominated sectors faring? Do women rely more improvement. Recovery from the pandemic is an oppor- na Managing Director. heavily on scaled-back public services? tunity to accelerate progress and reap the dividends Page 12 news Wednesday 10 March 2021 The Botswana Gazette

The Botswana Gazette Page 12 Wednesday 10 March 2021 Opinion Forum SINCE 1984 Love thy neighbour ...

he effects of COVID-19 have left us all reeling in hard socio-economic Tconditions: Loss of jobs, loss of loved ones, financial handicaps, and the many other problems that have come to envelope us as a result of this deadly pandemic. The challenges continue to drive us into submission several months since the outbreak of the pandemic. The consequences are worse than any early estimations and forecasts with industries collapsing, companies shedding off employees every day and people feeling the pinch. We have now entered what the British naturalist, Charles Darwin, termed survival of Sibonginkosi Bakang, a 39 year old female taxi driver cleaning her taxi while waiting for customers in the afternoon on 8 March 2021 the fittest. in Gaborone as the world was celebrating International Women’s Day globally. International Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March But if there was ever a time when we as a na- around the world. It is a focal point in the movement for women's rights. (Pic: MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO) tion had to hold each other by the hand to defeat a common enemy in these unprecedented socio-economic struggles, it is now. You may Botswana Mineworkers Union – be familiar with this biblical concept: Love your neighbour as you love yourself. It has come to define and shape our everyday life. It Womens Council Commemorates is this principle that has inspired the philosophy of what in our culture we call botho. Let us remember the many years of struggles The International Womens Day we went through as young nation where we de- feated poverty and all its manifestations hands otswana Mineworkers Union (BMWU) – tinuous operations (CONTOPS) are highly exposed to down through our goals of social development Women’s Council joins the world in com- risk and vulnerable to sexual violence. Transportation and social protection initiatives geared at mu- memorating the International Women’s Day for those on night shift has designated pick up and tual assistance or uplifting the disadvantaged. B on the 8th March 2021, under the theme “Chose To drop off points, which renders female mineworkers The COVID-19 pandemic indeed is far Challenge”. targets for possible assaults. more than a health crisis: it is affecting soci- The Women’s Council (WC) was formally consti- Given the challenges faced by female minework- eties and economies at their core. Psycholo- tuted in 2019 at the BMWU’s 21st Delegates Con- ers, the WC intends to negotiate with management gists and social workers warn that if mis- gress with the aim of giving voice to and creating a across various mining houses to establish self-defense managed or mishandled, the challenges may platform for female mineworkers to ventilate their classes for women. WC will advocate for the ratifica- even be mental. work-related issues in the mining industry. Since min- tion and domestication of ILO Convention 190, which ing has historically been associated with masculinity, seeks to eliminate violence and sexual harassment in Through our core common values, we were the WC sought to the workplace. WC intends to play a meaningful role taught to care for and cover one another. It widen an otherwise shrinking space for women in the impending law reform process. WC chooses to was through these unity and cooperation mod- leadership within the BMWU ranks and wider mining challenge the current status quo in the mining industry els which compelled individuals and families industry. and is committed to advance the dreams and aspira- to care for the needy as a moral obligation or Mining has invariably been reserved for men due to tions of all women in the mining sector and especially duty. their brute strength and ability to cope with its labour those in the bargaining unit. We therefore must challenge ourselves as a intensity. Whilst women are now permitted to work in We call on: nation to rekindle the spirit of sharing and our the mines, the environment within which they work a) The Government of Botswana to ratify and domesticate ILO Convention 190 strong conviction that one earns respect by re- and the mining policies and legal frameworks, have remained gender insensitive. b) The Botswana Chamber of Mine, to apprise us on specting and empowering the disadvantaged. There are not many women in the top positions of what their position is regarding gender-based vio- We close with authors Osei-Hwedie and leadership in the mining industry despite holding bet- lence in the work place and mining practices that Modie-Moroka (2007) who advised that the ter qualifications than men. Female workers who fall exposes women to risk. point of departure of the principle of botho is pregnant are exposed to unfavourable conditions. Per- c) All mining houses to develop gender sensitive op- that those who are privileged at one point may sonal Protective Equipment (PPEs) are standard and erational policies. become vulnerable at another point, hence the their designs are not suitable for a pregnant woman d) Call on Parliament to review and amend sections need to support relatives, neighbours and all especially during the first trimester when the pregnan- of the Employment Act providing for continuous operation (Con-tops) and six (6) weeks maternity members of our communities. cy is still at a sensitive stage. Pregnant female miners leave for pregnant female workers. The result is that by lending a helping hand working underground are still compelled to do hard labour as the employer is by law permitted to grant e) Call on various stakeholders to assist the WC with in a situation of a genuine need, we will all them 6 weeks of leave for confinement. resources for capacity and convening of its con- come out of this pandemic in good health This is provided for under Part XII of the Employ- gress. ISSUED BY BOTSWANA MINE WORKERS UNION and spirit. Let us love our neighbours as we ment Act. Female miners working night shift or con- love ourselves.

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at 0%. different incomes. For example, a person No one Pays Staggered rates: Any amount above the who earns P180 000/annum pays tax at first P36 000 is taxable, but again the rates an effective tax rate of 12.25% whilst the are much lower than 25%, being 5% for effective tax rate on income of P360 000/ the next P36 000 above the non-taxable annum is 18.625%. On the extreme side, Individual P36 000, 12.5% for the next P36 000 someone who earns P10m/annum pays tax above the 5% bracket, and 18.75% on the at an effective rate of 24.771%. How many next P36 000. The last bracket, being any- people do you know who earn more than thing above P12 000/month or P 144 000 Tax At 25%! P10m a year? Very few or none, I guess. per annum. is then subject to tax at 25%. But no matter how much a person earns, You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to they will never pay tax at an effective rate know the topic of today’s article understand this. All that I am saying is that jonathan hore of 25% for the reasons already stated. may have got you a bit confused. there are layers of lower tax rates below Well, folks, I hope that was insightful. Even so, don’t worry. You will be the 25% threshold and that the effect of I As Yours Truly says goodbye, remember settled by the time you finish reading. that is a reduced effective tax rate. Most of you may know that individuals Conclusion to pay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar. If are taxed at sliding scales and that any By way of conclusion, let me use fig- you want to join our tax WhatsApp group, income above P12 000/month or P144 ures to show you the effective tax rates for send me a text on the cell number below. 000/annum is taxed at 25%. That alone gives people the impression that high income earners pay tax at 25%. Well, that is not entirely true as there is something called effective tax rate that I will analyse here. In this article, words im- porting the masculine shall be deemed to include the feminine. BOTSWANA STOCK EXCHANGE Personal tax is tax that is levied on PUBLIC NOTICE income earned by an

individual whether CALLING ON COMPANIES TO JOIN THE BOTSWANA STOCK from employment, EXCHANGE (BSE) TSHIPIDI MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 2021 investments, partnerships or from a A. INTRODUCTION business run by a sole The BSE invites all ambitious companies looking to scale up their business to apply for trader. participation in the BSE Tshipidi Mentorship Program (TMP). The objective of the TMP is to provide How personal tax works practical training to potential issuers through a comprehensive and interactive program that Personal tax is tax that is levied on in- covers key themes necessary to position a company to list. The program is administered by come earned by an individual whether experts within the capital markets ecosystem and seeks to bridge the gap between companies, from employment, investments, part- the BSE, advisors, investors and leaders of already listed companies. nerships or from a business run by a sole trader. Technically, personal tax B. STRUCTURE is a direct tax which is chargeable on a particular individual based on the The mentorship program will cover the following areas; income that they earn. Employees get PAYE deducted on a monthly basis by their employers, but that is income tax 1. Practical training offered by industry experts with regards to key elements of in their hands. Individuals are taxed us- corporatization, capital structure and commercial law; ing the individual tax tables that exempt 2. Training on regulations and corporate governance requirements; the first P36 000/annum from tax. This 3. Advisors in the listings ecosystem will provide an overview of their roles in the listing process explains why employers don’t deduct PAYE from employees who earn not and provide a high-level orientation on how applicants can prepare for a listing; and more than P3 000/month. The next P36 4. Applicants to present investment pitch to investors for feedback and guidance 000 above the exempt P36 000 is taxed at 5%, followed by 12.5%, 18.75% and C. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS the excess above P144 000 is taxed at 25%. A partner cannot suffer PAYE from salaries drawn from a partnership 1. The company must be registered in their country of incorporation because PAYE can only be deducted by 2. The Founder and CEO or CFO must attend all modules an employer. A partner in a partnership 3. Maximum two (2) delegates per company is not technically employed by anyone, partners being self-employed. 4. The company need not have operational history Effective tax is below 25% 5. Admission to the TMP is free There is something which we call the effective tax rate. This is not anything Applicants for the TMP should apply in writing starting why they should be admitted into the complicated but merely an expression program. Applicants should e-mail the motivation letter, certificate of incorporation and company of the total tax charged as a percentage profile to [email protected]. The BSE will evaluate all submissions and invite successful of the total income earned by a taxpay- st er. I narrate below the reasons why no companies to participate. The closing date for applications is 31 March, 2021. one in this country ever pays personal tax at an effective tax rate of 25%: For more information, please contact the Market Development Department. 1st P36 000 isn’t taxed: I have stated that the first P36 000 is exempt from personal tax. This has the effect of pull- 4th Floor | Plot 70667 | Fairscape Precinct , Fairgrounds | P/Bag 00417 ing down the effective tax rate because not all your income is subject to tax. In Gaborone, Botswana | Tel: +267 367 4400 | Fax: +267 318 0175 other words, the first P36 000 is taxed [email protected] | www.bse.co.bw

Page 14 column Wednesday 10 March 2021 The Botswana Gazette Private Health Facilities Gain More Traction During The Covid-19 Pandemic • Zeta Clinic has employed double number of people to keep up • positive COVID-19 patients kept 5 minutes after testing

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he eagerness to use private health facilities in order to avoid over- Tcrowding in government facilities has gone up since the COVID-19 pandemic started, Dr. Tawanda Mashin- ya, the Managing Director and owner of Zeta Clinic located at Gaborone’s CBD has said. In an exclusive interview with BOTSWANA HOUSING CORPORATION The Botswana Gazette over the week- (established under the Botswana Housing Corporation Act CAP 74:03 of the Laws of Botswana) end, Dr. Mashinya said the number of patients visiting the clinic has increased as a result of the COVID-19 virus. BWP2,000,000,000 Note PROGRAMME “Business wise COVID-19 has ben- PRESS ANNOUNCEMENTTENDER IN RESPECT NOTICE OF THEAND BWP2,000,000,000 INVITATION 2010 TO NOTE TENDER PROGRAMME ESTABLISHED efitted the clinic, but we have also had BY BOTSWANA HOUSING CORPORATION AND THE LISTING OF NOTES ISSUED OUT THEREUNDER ON THE the issue of employees getting sick and BOTSWANA STOCK EXCHANGE (BSEL) not being able to come to work because BotswanaENVIRONMENTAL Housing Corporation (the “Issuer” IMPACTor “BHC”) established ASSESSMENT a BWP 2 000 000 000 Note Programme FOR (“Programme”) THE they have been exposed to the virus,” he CONSTRUCTIONunder which it may from time to time OF issue TranchesHOUSING of notes (“Notes”) UNITS denominated AT in Botswana LETLHAKANE Pula (“BWP”), up to a said. Moreover Dr. Mashinya has said value of BWP 2 000 000 000 in terms of a Programme Memorandum dated 15 November 2010 (“Programme Memorandum”). they have created job opportunities to A SupplementaryBY BOTSWANAProgramme Memorandum HOUSINGdated 27 November 2018,CORPORATION and further Supplementary Programme more in response to keeping the COV- Memorandum dated 19 January 2021 have been issued to supplement and update the information on the Issuer that ID-19 virus at bay. “We had a total of was provided in the ProgrammeTENDER Memorandum. NO. BHC 011 – 2018/19 – C723/1C 16 employees when we started operating The following tranche of Notes has been issued by way of private placement under the Programme, and the BSEL has the hospital in February of 2015 and that approved the listing of the tranche of Notes as of 19 February 2021: was before the COVID-19 pandemic but IntroductionBHC028 – BWP 100,000,000 Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes, maturing 16th February 2028 ISIN Code BW 000000 2617 we have had to employ 35 more in order The Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC), a statutory Corporation in Property Development and to increase workforce and help us to deal EstatesIMPORTANT Management NOTES business invites tenders from suitably qualified and certified environmental better with the virus and we now have a practitioners registered with Botswana Public Procurement & Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) This press announcement is published in compliance with the Botswana Stock Exchange Listing Requirements. It is not intended total of 51 employees,” he said. underto be Code a complete 313 representation sub-code of 01, all pertinent 02 to undertake facts to allow anpotential Environmental investors to make Impact a decision Assessment to subscribe for (EIA) Notes. on the Corporation’s tribal land in Letlhakane. Dr Mashinya has further said that after The Tranches of Notes issued as above are being offered to institutional investors by way of private placement. a patient test positive at the clinic, they TheThese output Notes of are the not consultancy being offered to work the public. is intended to aid the planning and implementation of the are only required to stay a maximum of housingThis press project announcement within the is BHC published site. in compliance with the Programme Memorandum dated 15 November 2010 five minutes before they are evacuated. and has been approved by the Botswana Stock Exchange. “The pandemic has taught us as health Tender fees practitioners that anything can happen A nonArranger – refundable and Placing fee Agentof P112.00 (VAT inclusive) isLegal required Advisor forto the the Issuer purchase and Arranger of the Terms of anytime, we have never had something References (ToRs). like this before, save for the Spanish flu of 1918, but we learned that- wear Collection of Tender Documents Upon payment at the BHC Francistown revenue office, tender ToR’s are to be collected from ing masks helps in preventing trans- mission as we saw from the flu season ProcurementSponsoring Office,Broker BHC Francistown Office premisesNominated – Plot 1283Transfer Government Secretary camp Francistown, from th and during last year(winter period), there were less StockbrokersMonday 17 Botswana September Limited between 0800 1500hrsDPS Consulting Services week days.(Pty) Limited A member of the Botswana Stock Exchange Limited cases of people having flu as a result of Plot 50371, Fairground Office Park wearing masks,” says Dr. Mashinya. DeadlinePrime Plaza for Submission Gaborone, Botswana TendersPlot 67978, submissions Ground floor, are toMokolwane be registered house, and Fairgrounds, submitted at the Procurement Office, BHC Francistown Zeta Clinic offers services in general Contact: Tumelo Mopako Office.Gaborone, The Botswana.deadline for submission of tenders is Tuesday 16th October 2018 at 0900 hours. Tel: +267 395 2011 practice, medical lab in conjunction with Private Bag 00113 Gaborone, Botswana. Diagno firm, pharmacy, dental as well Contact: Kennedy Kgomanyane Queries as physiotherapy among other services. Tel : +267 3957900 th All enquiries regarding this Tender should be forwarded by email no later than the Friday 12 Dr Mashinya holds a Bachelor of Medi- to the following BHC Officers (NB: all correspondence to include both Officers at all October 2018 cine and Surgery from the University of times), and confirmations of receipt should be followed up by telephone to: Zimbabwe, a masters in Philosophy in Sheila Kitenge Ipeleng S. Lennwe HIV/AIDS from the University of Stel- [email protected] [email protected] lenbosch in South Africa. +267Reporting 3605100 Accountants Trustee +267 2405080 He also holds a post graduate diploma in Practical Dermatology from Cardiff Disclaimer University in the United Kingdom. Be- The Corporation has no obligation to accept any tender and reserves the right to take any decision it deems fit. fore setting up Zeta Clinic, Dr Mashinya worked at United Bulawayo Hospital in FIND US ON; Zimbabwe for a period of three years BHCBotswana BHCBotswana from 2003 to 2006. He later joined Dr @BHCBotswana Makhoha at his Mall Clinic establishment in Gaborone from 2006 to 2015 when he created his own wing. “I started BothoBotho ExcellenceExcellence InnovationInnovation TransparencyTransparency TeamworkTeamwork Zeta Clinic from the savings I had made through the years and expanded the clinic through profits made after initial operation,” Mashinya told The Gazette in an interview. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 March 2021 Page 15 The Botswana Gazette columnbusinessadvertisementnews Page B1 Wednesday 10 March 2021 BusinessNews SINCE 1984 BusinessBriefs

StanChart Expects Profit Growth of More P30m

eading commercial banking outfit Standard Chartered Bank Botswana says its consolidated LProfit Before Tax (PBT) for the year ended 31 December 2020 will approximately be between 42 Letshego’s Profit percent to 47 percent (P29.2 million to P32.5 million) higher than the P69.6 million reported for the year ended 31 December 2019. The bank noted this in its cautionary statement published on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) recent- Declines By P95 Million ly. The results for the year ended 31 December 2020 shall be published on or before the 31 March 2021 in which full details will be provided. The multinational lender demonstrated strong business resilience and effective risk management against the backdrop of a devastating pandemic.

GAZETTE REPORTER volumes that were affected by the pandemic,” the two Letshego principals highlighted. “Second half payouts otswana Stock Exchange-listed financial servic- peaked with the highest net payouts for the year of P647 es provider Letshego Holdings Limited recorded million recorded in October. The average monthly net BP631 million profit after tax for the year ending payouts increased by 29 percent between H1 and H2 31 December 2020, a P95 million decline compared to of 2020. Borrowing costs decreased by 8 percent year- the P726 million of the same reporting period in 2019. on-year, with the group progressing on its longer-term According to the Letshego full year financial results journey to diversify funding.” for 2020 released recently, the company’s net advances to customers increased by 12 percent from P9.1 billion “While the initial rebound in in 2019 to P10.2 billion in the period under review. Let- shego’s total assets, on the other hand, increased by 12 economies was characterized by percent to P12.2 billion from P10.9 billion in 2019. Commenting on Letshego’s performance, Group a W-shaped trend, going forward, Chairman Enos Banda and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Okai noted that Letshego demonstrated strong we anticipate a more K-shaped business resilience and effective risk management Far Forecasts against the backdrop of a devastating pandemic. “After recovery, even as health protocols a challenging first half, the second half of the year saw the start of a recovery in many economies across our are embedded and vaccinations Slight Increase footprint, albeit constrained again by a second wave that emerged towards the end of the year, and into 2021,” become more readily available.” Banda and Okai noted. NII is the difference between the interest income a In Profits “While the initial rebound in economies was charac- bank earns from its lending activities and the interest it terized by a W-shaped trend, going forward, we antici- roperty developer in Far Property expects its pate a more K-shaped recovery, even as health protocols pays to depositors. group profit before tax for the six months ended are embedded and vaccinations become more readily The results show that Letshego realised total opera- 31 December 2020 to be between 12 percent available.” tional expenses amounting to P1.089 billion in 2020, P which was a 1 percent increase from 2019. Employee and 15 percent (approximately P 5.75 million to P6.90 They also stated that Letshego’s focus for the year million) higher than those reported for the comparative centred on a return to stability aimed at strengthening costs increased by 9 percent. “These included one-off period that ended 31 December 2019 which amounted the company’s core business and laying the foundation exit costs as well as the recruitment of senior resourc- to P 47.97 million, the company has said. for a return to growth through diversification and digi- es,” said Banda and Okai. The company reported this in a statement to its share- talization. “Other operating expenses decreased by 4 percent, holders which was published on the BSE recently. Far This is the company that recorded Net Interest In- although increased expenditure was incurred on adver- Property noted that they will be publishing their unau- come (NII) of P1.861 billion in the period under review tising, COVID-related IT costs and consultancy fees re- dited consolidated financial result of the group for the compared to P2.051 billion of 2019. “ The outcome was lated to building our digital platform. Increased digital six months ended 31 December 2020 before the end of better than expected with increased payout volumes expenditure is expected going forward as the group rolls March 2021. experienced in the second half, improving on first half out its digital transformation strategy.” Page 16 business Wednesday 10 March 2021 The Botswana Gazette Sechaba Forecasts A P29m Decline in Profit Says COVID-related bans on alcohol are the culprit

GAZETTE REPORTER is likely due to the alcohol bans that were implemented last year as a part of fter suffering a tough 2020 that government measures to curb the spread was mostly consumed by alco- of COVID-19. Ahol bans, giant brewer Sechaba Sechaba is expecting to release the Brewery Holdings is expecting a plunge financial results for the year ended 31 in profits for the year that ended 31 De- December 2020 on or before 31 March cember 2020, this publication has estab- 2021 in which it will be seen how KBL lished. has performed. As the major subsidiary Sechaba is expecting of Sechaba, KBL recorded profit after tax of P48.8 million in the 2020 half- to release the financial year results which were released last year June that were a 69 percent decline results for the year ended from P156.4 million registered in the corresponding period in the prior year. 31 December 2020 on or According to emis.com, Sechaba has a 60 percent interest in both Botswana before 31 March 2021 in Breweries Limited (BBL) and Kga- which it will be seen how lagadi Breweries Limited (KBL). The balance of the shares, 40 percent, which KBL has performed. have double voting rights, are held by SABMiller Africa. “The Botswana De- Alerting shareholders in a commu- velopment Corporation (BDC) set up the nique published on the Botswana Stock original trust company as a listed vehicle Exchange (BSE) recently, Sechaba not- through which citizens could invest in ed that the profit before tax for the year large profitable but unlisted companies,” ended 31 December 2020 will be ap- emis.com noted. proximately 15 percent (P29.1m) lower Meanwhile, Sechaba recently an- than the P197 million reported for the nounced that it has appointed Jayaraman year ended 31 December 2019. (Jay) Ramesh, Boitumelo Paya and Me- The expected decline in profits of the shack Tshekedi to its Board of Directors. company that has majority shareholding The appointments were effected on 1st in Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) March 2021. SA Company Wants To Buy Barloworld Botswana GAZETTE REPORTER The brands it sells through its dealerships include Volkswagen, Volvo, Audi arloworld Motor Botswana could and Ford. Barloworld Motors also pro- soon be under new ownership af- vides motor vehicle associated services, Bter a South African car dealership as well as parts distribution centres and company, NMI Durban South Motors, maintenance service centeres for vehicles. expressed interest to buy it, The Botswa- The acquiring enterprise, NMI DSM, is na Gazette has established. a joint venture company controlled 50/50 The Competition and Consumer Au- by entities owned or controlled by the thority (CCA) says it has received a merg- Akoo Family (South Africa) and Barlow- er notification for the proposed acquisition orld South Africa (Pty) Ltd. NMI DSM is of 100 percent of the issued share capital also a retailer of new and used passenger of Barloworld Motor Botswana (Pty) Ltd vehicles, light, medium, heavy and extra by NMI Durban South Motors (Pty) Ltd (NMI DSM). heavy commercial vehicles. According to information available The brands that its dealerships sell in- from the Companies and Intellectual clude Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, Smart, Fuso, Property Authority (CIPA), the target en- Freightliner, Western Star, GWM, Haval terprise is owned by Car Rental Holdings and Mitsubishi. NMI DSM also provides (Pty) Ltd, which is in turn owned by Avis associated services, including the sale of Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. Barloworld automotive parts and accessories and un- Motor is a motor retailer selling new and dertakes repairs. NMI DSM also arranges used passenger, light, medium and heavy motor vehicle finance and insurance ser- commercial vehicles and buses. vices for purchasers of its motor vehicles. THE BOTSWANA GAZETTE WEDNESDAY 10 MARCH 2021 BUSINESS PAGE 17

Botswana’s Import Bill Increases By More Half A Billion Pula Diamonds accounted for an increase in both imports and exports last December

GAZETTE REPORTER At the same time, Botswana’s overall exports amounted to P5.8 billion, displaying an increase of 5.9 otswana’s total import value increased by P550 percent compared to the revised November 2020 value million (7.8 percent) from the revised fgure of of P5.5 billion. Statistics Botswana has attributed the BP7.094 billion in November 2020 to P7.650 bil- increase in the country’s exports to the rise in the value lion in December 2020, this publication has established. of diamond exports by 8.8 percent (P439.2 million). According to International Merchandise Trade Statis- The Diamonds group accounted for 92.7 percent tics Digest of December 2020 released by Statistics Bo- (P5.4 billion) of total exports during the month while tswana, the rise in imports of Diamonds by 22.5 percent Gold represented 1.3 percent (P75.4 million). During (P507.0 million) had a signifcant impact on the overall December 2020, Asia was the main destination for Bo- increase in total imports for the period under review. tswana exports, having received 67.9 percent (P3.9 bil- With the P2.7 billion fgure, Diamonds contributed lion) of total exports, according to Statistics Botswana. the most to total imports followed by Vehicles & Trans- “These exports were mostly destined to the UAE and port Equipment and Food, Beverages & Tobacco with India, having received 29.0 percent (P1.7 billion) and contributions of 14.9 percent (P1.1 billion) and 11.4 21.5 percent (P1.2 billion) of total exports respective- percent (P871.7 million) respectively. South Africa ac- ly,” Statistics Botswana noted. counted for 49.8 percent (P3.8 billion) of total imports In December 2020, Botswana recorded a trade defcit during the period under review. of P1.7 billion.

What Is KYC (Know Your Customer) All About?

he recent CORONA Virus pandemic and the with the prospective fnancial institution. While for newly introduction of different COVID-19 a business, they are required to produce valid busi- Tvaccines, has increased the need for people ness/company registration documents from the rel- as well as the government to conduct more due dili- evant authority i.e. Companies and Intellectual Prop- gence on which vaccine to be administered/taken. In erty Authority (CIPA), The Master of High Court and the same breath business sector, especially fnancial Register of Societies. institutions, there is a need to have a robust controls With regards to Proof of Address, customers are and procedures in place to mitigate fnancial crime able to provide one of the following documents, a let- risk like money laundering, terrorist fnancing, pro- ter from the employer confrming their physical ad- liferation of weapons of mass destruction, Fraud, dress, a Utility Bill (water, electricity and telephone bribery and corruption, that can harm the integrity of “WUC, BPC”) (not older than 3 months old); Note the fnancial systems. that the Utility Bill provided must display residen- KYC is an acronym for Know Your Customer – tial/physical address of the customer, valid lease or a process and procedure that allows business to es- rental agreement, Title Deed document or letter from tablish and verify the identity of a customer before Kgosi/Kgosana confrming the customer’s physical establishing a business relationship or concluding a address. While for business, in addition to the most transaction, in line with the regulatory requirement of the above customer’s documents, company/busi- of conducting customer due diligence. In a nutshell, ness registration documents stating the entity’s op- KYC processes aim to address major questions like; erational address or confrmation of the entity’s op- Is this person or company really who they say they eration address by the company secretary or attorney. are? (Identifcation), Where is the person staying or Lastly, Source of Funds/Income document for cus- the location of the business? (Proof of Address) and tomers can be in a form of a 3 months most recent how does the person or the business makes money? payslip, Bank statements from another bank showing (Source of Income/Funds). latest 3 months’ salary deposits, Letter from current Identifcation process is a requirement for custom- employer if no payslip, Pension or Retirement An- ers or businesses to provide a relevant documents, nuity Fund statement, Government Grant/Scholar- data or information obtained from a reliable and in- ship, Recent Rental income/current lease agreement dependent source. With this requirement, customers containing monthly rental amount or Maintenance are required to produce a valid Omang for citizen court order stating spousal alimony/maintenance/ and valid passport for non-citizen. In addition to child support. While for a business, 12-months cash- non-citizen requirements, a valid resident permit and fow projections, Bank statement from other banks, working permit will be required based on the type approved annual returns, fnancials or audited fnan- and nature of the relationship the customer engages cials. Page 18 ADVERTISEMENTadvertisementBtimeoutUSINESSTIMEOUT Wednesday 10 March 2021 The Botswana Gazette

T1 The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 March 2021 GOSEGO MOTSUMI

arona Motlhagodi, better known as Sasa Klaas, who died in a helicopter crash, revolutionized Botswana’s rap scene, breaking into what Swas an all boys club and refusing to leave. This was a talented artist who always brought much-needed verve when- ever she took to the stage. The lyrically gifted rapper garnered praise across the genre, rising through the music ranks and never shying from controversy. With her good fashion sense, Sasa Klaas epitomised the afflu- ent, confident and media-savvy part of this generation. She proclaimed herself the First Lady of Hip-Hop and matched it by often displaying her assertive spirit as the queen of clap backs, especially when dealing with unruly fans. Her confidence took centre-stage, inspir- ing many young women to dream big and to become

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Sasa Klaas, the (Pic: J.M PHOTOGRAPHY on facebook)

strong and fearless. The rapper’s death at pable as male rappers in the industry. She the tender age of 27 is a monumental loss was nominated several times in the first First Lady to Botswana’s creative industry and the Yarona FM Music Awards in 2014 and entire nation, witness messages of con- bagged a gig as a presenter on Highly In- dolences pouring in from people of all appropriate with Phat Joe on Moja Love. walks of life and all parts of the country. Recently, Sasa Klaas was named brand Sasa Klaas’ musical career took off in ambassador for Beefeater Gin Botswana. early 2011. In the time since then, she Born on the 17th May 1993, the “Mma- of Hip- has collaborated with legendary hip-hop mongwato” crooner is the daughter of artists, Scar and Stagga, on their singles the Minister of Nationality and Gender “A ke mo Khandeng” and “The Com- Affairs, Anna Mokgethi. The rapper is mission.” She became a presenter of alleged to have died in a fatal aircraft The Foundation: Next Level, from 2011 crash at the Xumabee Game Ranch at Hop, rests to 2012 on e.tv Botswana. Her first solo Western Sandveld in Sojwe. A memo- single, “HADSAN,” was elevated her rial service in her name is scheduled for status in the music industry and has seen Thursday 11th March, 2pm at Molapo She broke into the largely male-only genre her become a household name in hip-hop Piazza. circles. Sasa Klaas has left behind solid foot- and sought to cut a path for other girls HADSAN, which stands for “Hustle prints in the creative industry. May your All Day, Stunt All Night,” was the rap- soul rest in eternal peace, Mmamong- per’s way of proving that she was as ca- wato. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 March 2021 timeout Page 19 Motlha reunites with Roc Lefatshe Records • Artist halts the released his new single to mourn Sasa Klaas • Stay tuned for this new chapter, says producer

GOSEGO MOTSUMI is optimistic that the new song will top the charts and dominate the airwaves. fter the announcement that they had “It feels good to be back,” Motlha en- parted ways with Motlha Mompe thuses about his return to Roc Lefatshe. “I Aafter a three-year partnership early feel happy and free now. I decided to take a last year, record label Roc Lefatshe last break because I was going through a rough week announced that they had rescinded patch after the loss of my close brother last the decision and are reunited. year. I can assure everyone that there were Motlha’s breakthrough single, “Mmamo- no fights when we separated with the sta- tse,” which was one of the biggest tracks in ble. I just needed to find myself.” 2018, was recorded at the studio and the Suffocate has described Motlha’s new feel-good hit catapulted him to stardom. song as what his followers have been “Even though we went our separate waiting for. They retained the artist’s old ways we were still talking and sharing mu- sound of “Mmamotse” and will not be re- sic,” the founder of Roc Lefatshe, award- leasing an album soon because the music winning producer, Suffocate, told Time landscape is still tough. There isn’t much Out. “We parted amicably when he said he happening in the industry at present be- wished to go solo and find himself because cause artists have turned to online music he was grieving. We met sometime last sales where they are creating content for year and by the end of the year we were relevance’s sake. working on new music.” Said the producer: “We are just prepar- Motlha’s re-union with the stable also ing enough content so that when the indus- came with announcement of his brand new try opens we will be ready. Motlha looks single, “Mannong,” that was halted out of happy and is the same guy I met back then. respect to mourn their colleague in the mu- I am now excited to see how far we can sic industry, Sasa Klaas. The new track is go and what we will produce. We worked a love song about a heart that has found hard together, made magic and the chem- peace and is in its rightful place. The artist istry was out of this world. Stay tuned for too says he is now in the right headspace this new chapter.” after his brief hiatus to re-group and that he COSBOTS pays out P279K in supplementary distribution • The total sum for unmatched works was P394,302.97 • Collections society prepares for virtual AGM

GOSEGO MOTSUMI song, names or arrangers and publishers’ details, among others. Where COSBOTS does not have such information, fter identifying the owners of unclaimed royalties, it resorts to matching the works with usage information the Copyright Society of Botswana (COSBOTS) obtained from monitoring the airplay of the songs for pur- Alast week made a supplementary payments for Dis- poses of conducting a distribution process and the titles fall tribution 13, the latest that was made late last year. into the category of unidentified or unclaimed works. The total sum for the supplementary pay that consisted COSBOTS says it then uses its best endeavours relying of unmatched works was P394, 302.97. COSBOTS was on established policies and practices to get artists to notify able to match songs to the value of P279 326.66 out of this their works and register their songs so that they can claim amount. The organization says the Net Distributable Rev- their entitlement after the works have been successfully enue (NDR) of P 4. 6 million for Distribution 13 included matched. “In short unclaimed royalties refers to money that the sum for unmatched works and the total distributable is earned but never paid out to an artist,” says Lekgaba. amount did not change. “Unclaimed works occurs when members’ works have “In the distribution process, there are a number of works been declared but the royalties are not remitted due to in- usages which have been captured through monitoring but sufficient details.” we may have no current data,” the spokesperson of the The beneficiaries of the unmatched works that the royalty COSBOTS, Seeletso Lekgaba, explained in an interview. collections society made payments to are local creatives. “This could either relate to a rights holder or the work. Ev- Lekgaba says COSBOTS has seen a sharp increase in the ery artist that creates musical works is required to register registration of works in the past two months, enabling the the works with COSBOTS through a process called notifi- organization to undertake a supplementary distribution of cation for us to have this data.” royalties. The notification requires the creator to include the cor- COSBOTS is currently preparing for its next Annual rect title, names of all composers and authors involved General Meeting (AGM) on 27 March 2021which will be in creation of the works, the music genre, duration of the virtual. Page 20 timeout Wednesday 10 March 2021 The Botswana Gazette Len Bakeries finds sweet success in its indigenous cakes Lerotse cake and Morula loaf are hits among Batswana

GOSEGO MOTSUMI came to that, thanks to use of indigenous ingre- dients and recipes. omegrown concept, Len Bakeries, “One day my husband brought me a lerotse took off to a sweet start, thanks to the (lekatane) from my mother-in-law and sug- Hcompany’s delectable cakes that had gested that I try baking a cake with lerotse the taste buds of Batswana talking for them puree. I did and I loved it,” Lenyatso said in within days of first savouring the flavour of an interview. “The response is very good and the organoleptic delights, Time Out has estab- humbling.” lished. “Batswana love the fact that they get to eat a Never one to shy away from experimen- cake that they can identify with and one that is tation, the owner of the bakery, Goitseone different from what they are used to. And they Lenyatso, makes cakes that would pass the love the taste. One bite and they come back for WTO’s test for local content requirements if it more. Some customers actually wake me up at night for the cake!” Len Bakeries is the only bakery that produces lerotse cakes and morula loaves around. They are also the only bakery that produces butter creams locally. These come in five different flavours - caramel, lemon, vanilla, cream cheese and chocolate. The company also makes cake pre-mixes that come in four flavours of red velvet, vanilla, chocolate and black forest. Says Lenyatso: “I got into this industry when a lot of people were already in it. I had to devise aggres- &KZ/DD/dZ>^ sive marketing techniques and unique branding if I wasn’t going to fall by ZYh^d&KZĂƵŶĚĞƌŝŶŐ>ĂǁƐĂŶĚZĞŐƵůĂƚŝŽŶƐ͕<ŐĂůĂŐĂĚŝƌĞǁĞƌŝĞƐ;WƚǇͿ>ƚĚ;<>ͿŝƐƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚƚŽŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĂŶĚƵƉĚĂƚĞ cream and cake pre-mixes was the an- ‘Know Your Customer’ or KYC documents of all its vendors regularly. swer to the nightmares of most local bakers.” /ŶŽƌĚĞƌƚŽƐĞƌǀĞŽƵƌƐƵƉƉůŝĞƌƐĂŶĚƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƌƐďĞƚƚĞƌ͕ĂŶĚƚŽĂǀŽŝĚĂŶǇĚĞůĂǇƐŝŶƉĂǇŵĞŶƚƐ͕ǁĞ ƐŝŶĐĞƌĞůǇƵƌŐĞĂůůŽƵƌǀĞŶĚŽƌƐƚŽƐƵďŵŝƚƚŚĞĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐǀŝĂĞŵĂŝůƚŽƌƉƐƐ͘ŚĞůƉĚĞƐŬΛŵƵ͘ĂďͲ ŝŶďĞǀ͘ĐŽŵ͕ŵƉŚŽ͘ƉŝƚƐĞΛďǁ͘ĂďͲŝŶďĞǀ͘ĐŽŵĂŶĚůĞƐĞŐŽ͘ŵĂƵŶŐǁĂΛďǁ͘ĂďͲŝŶďĞǀ͘ĐŽŵ͖ Len Bakeries • ^ƚĂŵƉĞĚĂŶŬŽŶĨŝƌŵĂƚŝŽŶǀĞƌŝĨǇŝŶŐƚŚĞďĂŶŬĂĐĐŽƵŶƚŶƵŵďĞƌ͕ƚŚĞŶĂŵĞƐŽĨƚŚĞĂĐĐŽƵŶƚŚŽůĚĞƌ͕ is the only ƚŚĞŶĂŵĞŽĨƚŚĞďƌĂŶĐŚĂŶĚďƌĂŶĐŚĐŽĚĞ͕^t/&dͬ/ŶƵŵďĞƌ • dĂǆůĞĂƌĂŶĐĞĞƌƚŝĨŝĐĂƚĞŝƐƐƵĞĚďǇhZ^ bakery that • ŽŵƉĂŶǇǆƚƌĂĐƚŝƐƐƵĞĚďǇ/W produces WůĞĂƐĞďĞŝŶĨŽƌŵĞĚƚŚĂƚ<>ƌĞƐĞƌǀĞƐƚŚĞƌŝŐŚƚƚŽƉůĂĐĞŽŶŚŽůĚŽƌĨƌĞĞǌĞŶŽŶͲ> ǀĞŶĚŽƌƐ ĂƌĞ ƚŚĞƌĞďǇ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƚŽ ƐƵďŵŝƚ lerotse cakes ƵƉĚĂƚĞĚ

A Toast To Women In The Media! Let’s face it, being a female journalist in Gender equality in media leadership can be a significant step towards quality Botswana is tough. journalism, writes RORISANG MOGOJWE And I speak from experience. It is his year’s International Women’s Day (8 March) than being intellectually undermined in the newsroom. difficult to be taken comes as the world continues to navigate the CO- They go beyond interest and participation. Gender bal- TVID-19 pandemic and its staggering impacts on ance in news and in the structure of media organisations seriously when women – from being pushed further into poverty by loss remains an unmet challenge while sexism prevails. you are a woman of jobs as the informal economy shrinks to an alarming We know that women are key to development, so why spike in domestic and sexual violence. are they not centre stage? Why are they still on the pe- and even more so This year’s commemorations therefore serve as a call riphery of news making? Also, why is there lack of action to action to catalyse urgent investment, policies and pro- and dialogue on sexual harassment in the media? Signifi- when you are young. grammes to accelerate global gender equality. cantly, how can you as a news consumer demand change? As Botswana joins the rest of the world in commemo- However, the good news is that Botswana continues to rating #IWD2021 and celebrating women, special men- make strides to empower the girl child. While many may tion and honour goes to female journalists who were and argue that there is still plenty of room for improvement, still are frontliners as the world grappled with the effects there is some progress. And so it is important to recognise of COVID-19. I know that in the present climate, the word the unsung heroines of the country in the women in news. “frontliners” usually conjures up images of doctors and We need to recognise those media leaders and workers nurses, police officers and soldiers battling an invisible who occupy a space in the media and are actively trying enemy and hardly ever journalists. But, sis, your commit- to make a difference. ment and dedication to the COVID-19 response contrib- The theme for this year’s commemorations is “Wom- uted immensely in keeping the nation reliably informed en in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COV- and therefore enabling communities to cope better with ID-19 World.” The theme is a call to action to create an the pandemic. environment for women to thrive and encourage women Let’s face it, being a female journalist in Botswana is empowerment worldwide. And so as we celebrate our sis- tough. And I speak from experience. It is difficult to be ters’ achievements and contribution to society on this day, taken seriously when you are a woman and even more so let us also challenge the inequalities and practices that are when you are young. a deterrent to women leadership development. Women are often relegated to reporting on entertain- Granted, too few organizations in the country have ad- ment, health, education and other so-called ‘soft beats’ opted clear policies to address gender imbalances on their With that said, I would like to encourage women jour- compared to their male counterparts who can almost al- boards and structures, but that has never stopped women nalists to speak up and actively campaign for the neces- ways be expected to be at the forefront of politics, busi- from breaking barriers#choosetochallenge. sary changes to be made and for media companies to en- ness, investigations and hard-hitting news. I for one would like to see more women holding posi- sure fair processes that enable women to secure leading How many women journalists can you name right now tions of leadership not only in the newsroom but also in roles in media because equality in media leadership can on radio and/or TV whom you can safely say are current the structure of the organization. I want to see more wom- be a significant step towards quality journalism. affairs reporters and/or presenters? How many female edi- en creating space for the next woman and empowering the So cheers to you woman! We salute you for wielding tors do you know? I will hold my cousel … next generation. Because, after all, our mothers crawled the heavy power of the pen, the mic and the camera so The challenges faced by female journalists are bigger so we may walk and our daughters fly. effortlessly. Halala motho wa mme! Halala!

TENDER INVITATIONTENDER INVITATION TENDERTENDER NO: SACU/003/2021/PB: INVITATION APPOINTMENT OF A RECRUITMENT FIRM FOR THE SACU TENDER NO: SACU/003/2021/PB:SECRETARIAT APPOINTMENT OF A RECRUITMENT FIRM FOR THE SACU SECRETARIAT TENDER NO: SACU/003/2021/PB: APPOINTMENT OF A RECRUITMENT FIRM FOR THE SACU SECRETARIAT The SACU Secretariat wishes to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced and reputable Human Resources Recruitment Firm that has proven track record in providing recruitment services. The SACU Secretariat wishes to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced and reputable Human Resources Recruitment Firm that has proven track record in providing The SACU Secretariat wishes to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced and reputable Human Resources Recruitment Firm that has proven track record in providing recruitment services. recruitment services. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) document can be obtained online at www.sacu.int OR directly from the SACU Secretariat Offices at Erf: 8531 Corner of Julius Nyerere and Feld Street, Windhoek, Namibia. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) documentThe detailed Termscan be of Referenceobtained (ToR) online document at www.sacu.int can be obtained ORonline directly at www.sacu.int from the OR SACU directly Secretariat from the SACU Offices Secretariat at Erf: Offices 8531 at Erf:Corner 8531 ofCorner Julius of Julius Nyerere and Feld Street, Windhoek, Namibia.Nyerere and Feld Street, Windhoek, Namibia. The Proposals must be submitted to [email protected] in PDF format either as SEPARATE individual document(s) or a zip archive containing SEPARATE submission Thefiles. Proposals must be submitted to [email protected] in PDF format either as SEPARATE individual document(s) or a zip archive containing SEPARATE submission The Proposals must be submitted to [email protected]. in PDF format either as SEPARATE individual document(s) or a zip archive containing SEPARATE submission files. ClosingClosing Date Date & Time: & Time: 17h00 17h00(Namibian (Namibian time) on Friday time) 19 onMarch Friday 2021. 19 March 2021.

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VIRTUAL STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT-MEDICAL DEVICES

The Department of Product Evaluation & Registration at BoMRA will conduct virtual stakeholder sessions to discuss the listing requirements for medical devices, including In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs) devices. The sessions will be scheduled as follows:

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03 March 2021 The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 March 2021 feature Page 27 Current Bdpyl Committee To Ask For Extension Of Term • Says COVID-19 constrained its work • Kentse says BDP cannot foretell Bcl Preferred Bidder what will happen in a year to come Attracts Controversy • calls for the mine liquidation transparency intensifies • Keorapetse to seek more clarity in Parliament

SESUPO RANTSIMAKO presentation, PNR’s parent company, North Ameri- can Nickel admitted that it has approached the mar- RANCISTOWN: The BCL liquidation has kets to raise US$2.5m to finance the exclusive due already attracted a lot of controversy, after diligence at BCL. So, this alone has the potential to commentators poured water on the decision RANCISTOWN: The incumbent executive com- F delay the company to start mining should the committee of Botswana Democratic Party Youth League by liquidator Trevor Glaum to announce Premium pany buy the mine after due diligence,” added the (BDPYL) intends to ask its mother body to extend its Nickel Resources Corporation (PNR) as the pre- F source. tenure because it has been constrained by the onset of the ferred bidder, The Botswana Gazette can reveal. BCL was put under provisional liquidation in Coronavirus pandemic in its work. After he questioned the selection of the preferred 2016 due to non-profit making. Its closure at the Its Chairman, Karabo Gomotsegang, told The Botswana bidder criteria and called for transparency recently time resulted in over 10 000 direct and indirect jobs. Gazette this week that since assuming office last year, it when responding to budget speech, the Member of Recently Keorapetse raised questions on the cri- has yet to start its work, thanks to rules and regulations of Parliament (MP) for Selibe-Phikwe west Dithapelo teria that was used to select BCL mine Bidder, PNR COVID-19. Keorapetse is also expected to probe the liquidation “Since we were elected last year, we are yet to start our calling for transparency in the process. Keorapet- process through a question in Parliament. Though mandate due to COVID-19 protocols that prohibit political se who has been vocal on closure of BCL said it he could not share the question he intends to pose gatherings and encourage minimising movement, among was questionable for the company with inadequate to government, this week Keorapetse confirmed the other things,” said Gomotsegang. “There is only a year left capital to have won the bid. Keorapetse said it was development to this publication. “I have already before our term ends and we are not even sure what will important for the national asset to be sold to a ca- sent the question I intends to ask to the Speaker on happen concerning the Coronavirus.” pable entity that would reopen the mine within the National Assembly,” Keorapetse told The Botswa- shortest possible time, inorder revive the economy “Since we were elected last year, na Gazette in an interview. This comes after sources close to the BCL liq- of Selebi Phikwe and create much needed employ- we are yet to start our mandate due uidation expressed shock at the 11 February an- ment. nouncement, arguing that the Canadian company “We need more information, including the crite- to COVID-19 protocols that prohibit PNR was an inexperienced whose ability to profit- ria on PNR selection as a preferred bidder for BCL. political gatherings and encourage ably operate BCL was suspect. We have been asking for an expedited re-opening of “Compared to other bidders, they are a rela- the mine, we did not expect a company that would minimising movement, among other tively small operation with a minimal track record be still running around looking for US$ 12, 9 mil- of managing contracts that are as big as BCL. We lion for due diligence. We had expected a preferred things,” said Gomotsegang." don’t understand why PNR was chosen over other bidder to be a company with adequate capital to do bidders,” the sources said. necessary assessment and resume operations. We “With the little time left, it is going to be impossible to As the selected bidder, PNR will be granted ex- need more information, including the criteria that achieve our mandate, hence our decision to approach the clusive access to BCL mine to conduct comprehen- was used on PNR’s selection as a preferred bidder mother party to seek a fresh mandate. We are hopeful that sive due diligence over the next six months before for BCL mine,” Keorapetse stated when responding our leaders will heed our request.” deciding whether to buy the mine or not. to budget speech,” The BDP youth leader said a part of his committee’s Questions have been asked by sources as to why In a recent interview, Minister of Mineral Re- mandate is revival of party structures countrywide and a the liquidator chose to delay the opening of BCL sources, Green Technology and Energy Security, membership recruitment drive. Reached for comment, the Chairman of the BDP’s Com- by selecting a company that is yet to conduct due Lefoko Moagi told this publication that all the laid munications and International Relations , Kagelelo Kentse, procedures were used to select the preferred bidder. diligence over bidders who have already done due said the party’s central committee cannot foretell what will “There was a laid down procedures for selection diligence and are ready to start operations. happen in a year’s time when the term of the current youth “Why delay the re-opening of BCL when we have of preferred bidders that I have outlined numer- league committee will end. “The procedure is that whether rampant unemployment in Selibe Phikwe? Even af- ous times in Parliament. All these procedures were the committee has succeeded or failed to execute its man- ter the due diligence, PNR may decide not to buy followed when selecting the preferred bidder. It is date by the time its term ends, a congress is called, pro- BCL. What then? The liquidator is taking risks with unfortunate that the Liquidator did not assess bids vided the COVID-19 situation permits,” Kentse said. “If people’s lives,” the sources quizzed rhetorically. presented in newspapers, but instead what was put the situation does not permit, the central committee has the Further their concernis that the reopening of BCL on proposals by the bidders. If anyone is complain- authority to make recommendations about the future of the may also be delayed by PNR, which is allegedly ing why didn’t they indicate everything in their pro- committee.” cash strapped to the point that it is trying to raise posals,” Moagi quizzed rhetorically when respond- He added that another option would be for members of money from the capital markets. “In its investor ing to The Botswana Gazette enquiries. the current committee to seek re-election by telling the congress about their circumstances. Page 28 news Wednesday 10 March 2021 The Botswana Gazette Masisi And Namibian President’s Relationship Criticised

GAZETTE REPORTER any offer for desalination but listened in all transpar- Namibians characterise ency to a presentation in the presence of ministers and resident Mokgweetsi Masisi and his Namibian government officials, which is very normal in the course counterpart Hage Geingob’s link to a prospec- of investment attraction and infrastructure development, Ptive Russian investor named as Rashid Sardarov it as “Mafia business” especially at a time when governments are leveraging has sparked a backlash in Botswana’s neighbour to the public-private partnerships for development,” Hengari west after it emerged that Geingob invited Masisi to meet week. was quoted by The Namibian as saying. Sardarov in Windhoek. Namibians said the relationship of the two presidents However, little is being revealed closer to home. The According to media reports, Masisi recently travelled has potential to breed corruption after it emerged that Ge- Press Secretary to the Presi- dent, to Na- mibia to discuss the possibil- ingob hosted the Russian at the State House in Windhoek. ity of working together in a Batlhalefi Leagajang, told The They were concerned that investigations into the killing of Botswana Gazette that N3.5 billion Atlantic four Namibians by an anti-poaching unit of the Botswana Ocean water de he cannot comment - Defence Force in Botswana’s Chobe enclave last year salination project. on what people could amount to merely going through the drills in the Namibians took say on social me- face of the two men’s personal goals. to social media dia because this A spokesperson of the Namibian president has con- in anger at what will never stop. firmed the presence of the Russian investor in the country they called con- “What people at the time while President Masisi’s office clammed up nivance of the say on social when approached about the issue. two leaders with media platforms “I knew something was up when all of sudden our the Russian bil- will never stop,” boss is a friend with Masisi,” Livinia Hakwenye wrote lionaire after The Leagajang said. on Facebook. “I wonder how much are they getting from Namibian news- “So we cannot re- that multi-billion deal. African leaders are the downfall of paper broke the spond to that.” news last Africa. Just show them few coins they can do anything.” Another Namibian, Tuvangapi Puleinge, asked why the nation was told that Masisi was on a one-day state visit to their country when the Botswana leader was on a personal jaunt to discuss a business deal with Geingob. Hendrick Awaseb summed up Masisi’s visit as “Ma- fia business”. Festus Seven commented: “No wonder they diverted the attention on the BDF shoot- ing, the two leaders have found an investor.” A spokesman at the Namibian State House, Alfredo Hengari, has since confirmed to The Namibian newspaper that Sardarov is a prospective investor in the desalination project and disclosed that he made a presentation to Geingob and Masisi at the State House. “The two presidents did not discuss Traditional Doctors Decry Their Exclusion • Cite their popularity for recognition as essential service providers • Point to SA as a benchmark • Want early jabs in vaccination programme

RORISANG MOGOJWE duly supplied with personal protective equipment (PPE) in the advent of COVID-19. raditional healers have criticised the government for failing to include them in the country’s “For as long as our practice is not TCOVID-19 response strategy, especially priority given full recognition, I do not see for vaccination as the country awaits the arrival of CO- VID-19 vaccines. how the government can consider us The head of Dingaka Association of Botswana, Ban- yatsi Setilo, says the high demand for their services as providers of an essential service. means they play a role in responding to COVID-19 and should have dictated their inclusion in key government But Batswana consult us in whelming strategies. “But the government does not take traditional numbers nevertheless. We are in a medical services seriously,” Setilo told The Botswana Gazette. position to provide guidance for the “For as long as our practice is not given full recognition, I do not see how the government can consider us community to stay healthy during this as providers of an essential service. But Batswana consult us in whelming numbers nevertheless. We are in a time.” position to provide guidance for the community to stay “When we attend to patients, we observe general healthy during this time.” health protocols to avoid the spread of the disease to Botswana’s traditional medical practitioners and heal- both ourselves and our patients,” Setilo noted, urging ers are culturally and spiritually more relevant to people the government for close cooperation with them and pri- across the country and are relied upon for a comprehen- oritization for early jabs when the vaccines arrive. sive spectrum of health services. Their sidelining is in But while the popularity of traditional health practitio- sharp contrast to neighbouring South Africa where din- ners and healers is not in question, public health authori- gaka tsa setso are officially recognized as healthcare ties have always advised caution in use of medicines un- providers and have been embraced as essential workers tested in laboratories to treat COVID-19. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 March 2021 news Page 29 UPDATE ON CUT 9 TRANSITION TO OWNER-MINING MODEL n a bid to keep stakeholders in- majority of the bidding companies hence formed and updated on Debswana promote the achievement of the desired IDiamond Company Jwaneng Mine’s outcome. Cut 9 transition from a fully-outsourced What Debswana was and is seeking to operation to a Hybrid model; the com- achieve as a consequence of this tender pany would like to provide an update to process, is to contract with a company stakeholders. that would source, own and manage a The Hybrid model will entail Jwaneng variety of skills to discharge on what is mine directly operating and managing required and not outsource the whole Cut the Cut 9 mining operation and only out- 9 mining operation as has been the case. sourcing some key services and resourc- The Debswana Board of Directors es. The mine has progressed the process have approved the interim plan to al- of acquiring required outsourced ser- low re-tendering process. Debswana will vices, such as drilling, tyre management, source labour directly from the market, maintenance and labour services. These under Fixed Term Contracts, to work in are in various stages in the process. the Cut 9 mining operation for a specific Women demand SADC Unfortunately, the Labour Service Pro- period. It is important to note that with vider tender did not achieve the desired both these processes underway, the com- results because the submissions did not pany does not anticipate any impact on adequately address the requirements for production. accountability for timelines the Cut 9 mining operation. The com- Advertisements for the Cut 9 mining pany recognizes a need to workshop the operation positions will be published glaring failure of southern Africa terview. “We have hope this shall come to scope and process more broadly with soon. Debswana remains committed to is the region’s failure to implement pass because as women, legislation leaves potential bidders to ensure requirements its Citizen Economic Empowerment Pol- the SADC Declaration on Gender us very much exposed, especially the par- are fully understood. As such the Deb- icy (CEEP). A and Development of 1997 to the point allel use of both customary and common swana Board of Directors has approved The company is also committed to the recommendation to re-tender. A new ensuring that the mining operations are where women are only 18% of leaders law. You will be aware that customary law tender with revised guidelines will be is- not adversely impacted by this transi- at local government level and 11% in the is not at all defined and is very much sus- sued in the immediate future and, in the tion. Safety is Debswana’s number one National Assembly. MPHO MATSHE- ceptible to abuse.” spirit of empowering local citizen com- priority and we will ensure zero harm DISO reports She considers the issue of gender equal- Former president of the Botswana Con- ity and equity their prime focus. “Our ap-

panies, provide sufficientB time to explain throughout the transition process. U BOBS S D gress Party Women’s League (BCPWL), proach is to target empowering women to the details of the scopeR of services. In We will continue to appraise stake- E R A A Daisy Bathusi, has called on the South- be aware of their rights and their entitle- addition, providing moreU time willD allow holders on developments throughout the N for tenderers to compile OcomprehensiveF STA transition process. ern African Development Community ments,” she emphasized. “For us, that is and competitive proposals. The revised Rachel Mothibatsela (SADC) to hold its members accountable the starting point because when women guidelinesBOTSWANA will assist BUREAU to bridge OF the STANDARDS mis- Head of Corporate Affairs to timelines and to have ramifications for go to negotiate their positions at various interpretation of scope of services by the Debswana Diamond Company poor performance. fora, they should be coming from a po- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Bathusi was reacting to gender dispari- sition of knowledge. We believe union-

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Applicants current are also salary advised to indicatepackages. their current salaryBOBS packages. will BOBS only will only enter enter into into correspondence Botswana correspondencePrivateBOBS Bag as BO witha 48 member candidates that of complyInternational with the specified Organization requirements and for are shortlisted.Standardization (ISO) has president, Tshimologo Dingake, the gov- increase women in leadership and influ- with candidatesPlot participatedthat 55745, comply Main Airport in thewith Road, development the specified of this requirements standard, and has and since are adopted shortlisted. it as a national Or E-mail to: [email protected]: should (+267) be received on or390 before 5th 3200July 2019 and should be addressed to: ernment needs to domesticate the Citizen ence. As the BPF women’s league, we Blockstandard 8, Gaborone to be used in Botswana. TheBotswana Managing Director Entrepreneurial Development Agency proposed to the party that in the instance BotswanaFax: Bureau (+267) of Standards 390 3100 th Applications shouldPrivate Bag BObe 48 received on or before 29 July 2020 and should be addressed to: (CEDA) and enact its provisions while a constituency having eight wards, four Telephone Number : 3903200.PlotOrAbigail 55745,E-mail Main to: [email protected] Road, [Technical Secretary – Occupational Health and Safety Block 8, Gaborone also implementing SADC Gender Proto- should go to women so that our voice is Fax Number : 3903120.BotswanaWebsite:Technical Committee] www.bobstandards.bw The ManagingOrTelephone E-mailDirector to: [email protected] Number : 3903200. cols. “We are quite alive to talk on a con- heard equally.” Toll Free Number : 0800Fax Number 600 900 : 3903120. Telephone Number: 3903200. stitutional review,” Dingake said in an in- Botswana BureauFaxToll Number: Free of Number Standards3903120. : 0800 600 900 Private Bag BOToll Free48 Number: 0800 600 900 Plot 55745, Main Airport Road, Block 8, Gaborone Botswana Or E-mail to: [email protected]

Telephone Number : 3903200. Fax Number : 3903120. Toll Free Number : 0800 600 900 Page 30 advertisement Wednesday 10 March 2021 The Botswana Gazette

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT LOBATSE (Before GAREKWE J) HELD AT LOBATSE CASE NO: CVHGB-001535-20 CASE NO: MLHGB-000593-14 In the matter between: In the matter between: BBS LIMITED Plaintiff SALALENNA MONNAGATSALWE (NEE BEBINANYANE) PLAINTIFF And and BIGBOY MONNAGATSALWE DEFENDANT GORATA NKGASWA Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION

BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Judgment granted by the Honourable Court the following BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the judgement of the above Honourable Court, the immovable property of the above immovable property hereunder of the Defendant will be sold by public auction by Deputy Sheriff to the highest named Defendant shall be publicly sold in execution by the Deputy Sherriff as follows: bidder as follows:- DATE OF SALE : 9th April 2021

th VENUE : Kirane Ward, Thamaga DATE OF SALE : 16 April, 2021 TIME : 14:00 hrs TIME OF SALE : 1030hours PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : Certain piece of land being at Kirane Ward, Thamaga, situate in the Bakwena Tribal Territory, measuring PLACE OF SALE : Lot 3187, Gaborone 40 x 40m2 (forty by forty square metres) which is held under Memorandum of Agreement of Lease made in favour of BIGBOY PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : Defendant’s right, title and interest on Lot 3187, Jwaneng, measuring MONNAGATSALWE together with the developments thereon being a 2 (two) bedroomed house with the kitchen, toilet, bathroom, 510m2, held under Deed of Transfer No. 1538/2012, made in favour of GORATA NKGASWA, together with sitting room and fenced. developments thereon being a 3 bedroomed house, master ensuite, kitchen, dinning room, toilet, kitchen, fenced with mesh wire. CONDITIONS OF SALE : Details and conditions of sale may be inspected at the Plaintiff’s Attorneys offices or the Deputy Sheriff’s office. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Cash or Bank guaranteed cheque otherwise detailed and conditions of sale may be TERMS OF SALE : Cash or bank guaranteed cheques. inspected at the Plaintiff’s Attorneys Office. DATED AT GABORONE THIS 1st DAY OF MARCH 2021. DATED AT GABORONE THIS 25nd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021 DEPUTY SHERIFF URGENT CHILISA N. OOKAME c/o RAMALEPA ATTORNEYS C/O BOGOPA, MANEWE, TOBEDZA & CO Plaintiff’s Attorneys CELL: 71594008/74931240 Plot 3171, Morupule Drive Plaintiff’s Attorneys Extension 11, Gaborone Plot 54368 CBD P.O. Box 70567 I Towers North Unit 16 CD, 16th Floor GABORONE(UB) P. O. Box 26465, GABORONE (VR/mm/13938) 72879169 TEL: 3905466, FAX: 3905451

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT GABORONE (Before GABANAGAE J) FIRST AND FINAL LIQUIDATION AND CASE NO: CVHGB-000499-19 In the matter between: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT and PINKIE NAGE Defendant IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE JAMES BARRY HASKINS : NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION ESHFT 000028-20 who died at MATLAPANENG, MAUN on BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Judgment granted by the Honourable Court the following the 14TH of SEPTEMBER 2020. The First and Final Liquidation immovable property hereunder of the Defendant will be sold by public auction by Deputy Sheriff to the highest bidder as follows:- and Distribution Account in the above Estate will lie open for

DATE OF SALE : 20th April, 2021 inspection at the chambers of the Assistant Registrar and Master TIME OF SALE : 10:00 hours PLACE OF SALE : Tribal Lot 49 Metsimotlhabe of the High Court at Francistown for a period of Twenty One (21) PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : Defendants’ right, title and interest on a certain piece of land being Tribal Lot days from the date of the second publication hereof. 49, Metsimotlhabe situated in the Bakwena Tribal Territory measuring 1632m2 held under Notarial Deed of Cession and Declaration No. MA379/2009 dated 1st day of September 2009 made in favour of Pinkie Nage, together with developments thereon being two houses each with 2 beds sitting room, kitchen open plan, screen ST wall and motorised gate. DATED at FRANCISTOWN on this the 1 day of MARCH 2021

TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Cash or Bank guaranteed cheque otherwise detailed and conditions of sale may be inspected at the Plaintiff’s Attorneys Office. THE EXECUTRIX TESTAMENTARY

DATED AT GABORONE THIS 5th DAY OF MARCH, 2021. C/O VAN NIEKERK ATTORNEYS,

DITIRO GABOBAKWE c/o RAMALEPA ATTORNEYS Plot 4660, Ditau Street, Plaintiff’s Attorneys Plot 3171, Morupule Drive P.O. Box 37 Extension 11, Gaborone FRANCISTOWN P.O. Box 70567 GABORONE(UB)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF CERTIFIED COPY OF LOST TITLE DEED HELD AT LOBATSE (Before DUBE J) CASE NO: CVHGB-001139-20 In the matter between: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to apply for a certified BBS LIMITED Plaintiff copy of Deed of Fixed Period State Grant No. 1856/2000 dated the 13th day of and OTENG BONEY OSUPILE 1st Defendant September, 2000 registered in favour of the Late SEGOLAME NKGAGENG in LAME OSUPILE 2nd Defendant respect of the following property:

NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION CERTAIN : piece of land being Lot 18574, Francistown; BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Judgment granted by the Honourable Court the following immovable property hereunder of the Defendant will be sold by public auction by Deputy Sheriff to the highest bidder SITUATE : in the Francistown Extension 27; as follows:-

DATE OF SALE : 16th April, 2021 MEASURING : 377m² (Three Hundred and Seventy Seven Square Metres); TIME OF SALE : 1030hours PLACE OF SALE : Lot 56771, Gaborone PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : Defendant’s right, title and interest on Lot 56771, Gaborone, measuring 400m2, All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge held under Deed of Fixed Period State Grant No. 1898/2011, made in favour of LAME OSUPILE, together with the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds within three (3) weeks of the last developments thereon being a house comprising of one ensuite bedroom, two ordinary bedrooms separate bathroom publication of this notice. and toilet, kitchen, sitting room, single garage, veranda, half paved, screen wall, electric fence, sliding gate.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Cash or Bank guaranteed cheque otherwise detailed and conditions of sale may be DATED AT FRANCISTOWN ON THIS 1st DAY OF MARCH, 2021. inspected at the Plaintiff’s Attorneys Office.

DATED AT GABORONE THIS 24nd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021 M. MMOHE ATTORNEYS Plot No. 3936, Peolwane Street KEBONYEKGOSI NTEBELE c/o RAMALEPA TTORNEYS Plaintiff’s Attorneys Minestone Plot 3171, Morupule Drive P.O. Box 1860 Extension 11, Gaborone FRANCISTOWN P.O. Box 70567 GABORONE(UB) Tel:2441616 (VR/mm/13771) 71 The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 March 2021 sport Page 31 COVID DAMPENS BOTSWANA WRESTLING FEDERATION MAIDEN OLYMPIC DREAM

LAONE MOLELO even government had given us a grant to use for preparations but it was later withdrawn since there are no activities and otswana Wrestling Federation’s ambition of partici- now most of our games are played online” said Dr Sharp. pating at the Olympics games for the first time in his- He indicated that their ambition was to ensure maiden par- Btory have suffered a blow following the cancellation ticipation at this year’s Olympics games and thereafter build of qualifying games by the United World Wrestling Africa on the momentum to compete in the next Olympics games owing to the increasing COVID 19 infections across the with a view to win medals” said Sharp world. “The ambition really was to have these two senior athletes In an interview with Gazette Sport, Botswana Wrestling at this year’s Olympic games to have a feel of the games Federation President, Dr Moagi Sharp said when the Federa- since we have never participated at this level” said Dr Sharp. tion was established in 2010, they had a 10 year plan to focus The Federation President further stated that maiden partici- on grassroots developments, it is after which that they will pation at this year’s Olympic games were bound to encour- seek to participate in the qualifiers for the Olympics games. age young athletes to put more effort with an ambition to He also said even though the games have been cancelled, compete at the highest level. it was also going to be difficult for athletes to be sent out due “Competing at the highest always give the young genera- to budgetary constraints. tion a base to work from, to work harder to surpass records Dr Sharp said they had prepared two athletes to partake at set by their seniors, so I have no doubt in mind that the fed- the cancelled Olympics qualifiers in Morocco. eration was going to grow real faster” said Dr Sharp. “In the last ten years, we focused on grassroots develop- “For now we will turn focus on local games to ready our ment and during this period, we promoted some of our ath- athletes for any competition because it is our hope and be- letes to cadet level to enable them to compete at the world lieve that at some point, this virus will be gone so that we can championships, it is after this ten year plan that we were now return to normalcy” added Dr Sharp. aiming to compete at the Olympics “ said Dr Sharp. He also indicated that they will continue to develop other He further said although the qualifying games have been means to strengthen the federation, stressing that for a fed- cancelled, they will pin focus on local games. eration ten years old they have made strides and intend to “All African countries were given slots to send their ath- continue developing in order to attract school going children. letes for the qualifying games but unfortunately that will not Dr Sharp concluded by saying that this weekend, they will happen due to the current circumstances” added Dr Sharp. hold an online entertainment wrestling and rope skipping “COVID has seriously affected our ambitions because match with prizes to be won by participating athletes.

THE FUTURE OF WOMEN’S FOOTBALL IS IN A LIMBO AND UNDER REAL THREAT GAONE KERILENG In an interview with Botswana Football Association Head of Women football Tsholofelo Setlhoko she said the initial plans that they intended to do in omen’s football has made great strides in recent years. Attendance at 2020 failed due to COVID-19 but was hopeful that they will do them in 2021. the women’s games did continue to set new records and people were “We have women football strategy we could have launched it but things could interested in the women’s game and many people believe it deserves not go according to our plans. COVID-19 have really affected us and things W will never be the same again. Even though it’s been a year without women’s the same profile as men’s football. However, the Coronavirus pandemic has left them in a precarious position. football they have the positives as they managed to run courses in three differ- Although the suspension of the leagues was applied to both men’s and wom- ent regions, managed to buy a car specifically for women which will assist in en’s competitions, they will be deeper and more far-reaching consequences for visiting different regions and other women activities and bought a potter cabin. the women’s game. They gave most of the regions equipments.” The Botswana Football Association women’s department game plan which Setlhoko further said women’s football administrators and players must included doubling number of women and girls taking part in football by 2020 not lose hope because of this pandemic, “they must remain positive as things and improving commercial prospects has largely been left unfulfilled. The will get better and continue where they left.” For his part Meat Girls football women’s national tournament championship that was supposed to start was club chairman Otukile Moruakgomo said COVID-19 has really affected them. not even clear and was further dealt a blow as the Government have now sus- “Our players have now lost interest in the game, some even left the club. I met pended sport and recreational activities in Botswana. In contrast, plans to with them but it is really sad and I don’t see them returning to the sport that resume the men’s premier league and FA cup were at advanced stage. they chose and loved, women’s football doesn’t have sponsors so it’s really Women’s football has gone through tough times before. It is resilient .So difficult to maintain the girl child, our players have really gained weight and COVID-19 may not be a fatal blow. However, swift and decisive action is not easy for the girl child to trim.” Moruakgomo said. needed to protect the recent momentum and growth of women’s football in For her part Botswana number one goalkeeper Sedilame Bosija it is really Botswana. hard and COVID-19 is a blow especially on her side. “I was playing in Bloem- Even though it’s been a year without any activities The Women’s senior fontein Celtic in South Africa and had to return home, was supposed to go for national team against all odds went to compete in the 2020 COSAFA women’s trials in Slovakia but that did not happen because of this pandemic, who knows challenge and made history by reaching the finals for the very first time and I could be playing in Europe but all is not yet lost,” said Bosija. ended up being the runners up. Sedilame Bosija was goalkeeper of the tour- “At least I’m not just folding my arms I do train hard alone and watch videos nament and had two accolades of player of the match in the games between to see where I can improve, I was really sad when I saw the Government Ga- Zambia (Semi finals and South Africa in the finals). zette stating that sport has been suspended, I was really hoping to return to play and fulfillIing my dreams of playing abroad,” said the goal minder. Page 32 sport Wednesday 10 March 2021 The Botswana Gazette Coaches Association Seeking Meeting With Amoruche • Coaches association maintains 100 percent support for Amrouche • They are eager to hear his side of the story

BONGANI MALUNGA “It was obviously disappointing to read and hear about such reports but we did not get involved immediately he Botswana Football Coaches Association is because we want the team to focus on winning against seeking a metting with Zebras coach Adel Am- Zimbabwe and Algeria. We will always back the coach Trouche after recent reports which stated that and his players to find common ground in every situation. there was animosity between the coach and several play- Amrouche has 100 percent support from us,” BFCA’s ers which led to some of them leaving camp. Almost a Daniel “Chicco” Nare told Gazette Sport. fortnight ago social media was awash with reports that Nare also added that the timing of the meeting is im- players such as Tshepo Maikano, Mishani Thupa and portant as well because they have to give the coach all the Lesenya Ramoraka left camp after allegedly getting into support and time to get past the important games before a heated row with the coach. they can convene. Botswana Football Association Chief Executive Officer “Our immediate focus is on winning the games, that Thabiso Kebotsamang then stated that there was no truth is the most important thing at the moment, we have to in rumours of a row between the coach and the players, get over those hurdles. We want to hold talks with him he cited personal reasons in Maikano’s case and injuries after the AFCO Qualifiers, we want an informed opinion for Thupa and Ramoraka as reasons why the players had of what happened but we do not want to dwell on the left camp. The players are all back on camp in preparation negative aspects. That is why we did not want to disrupt for the AFCON 2022 Qualifiers against Zimbabwe and the camp by inviting him for a meeting in such crucial Algeria, they are part of a provisional squad that has been times,” Nare continued. called up to prepare for the crucial games. Meanwhile, the Zebras have stepped up their prepa- The BFCA caught wind of the situation and they told rations for the upcoming AFCON 2022 Qualifiers clash this publication that they are actively seeking talks with against Zimbabwe and Algeria by setting up a national Amrouche to get his side of the story. They also stated team camp three weeks before the vital clash. The next that they do not want to dwell on a past matter but they three weeks will give the players enough time to prepare want to hold talks with the coach to see if they can offer for the game while Zimbabwe will not be afforded that any assistance and ensure that no future problems will opportunity as they will have to wait for the FIFA Inter- escalate to such levels. national Week to set up their camp. Ditlhokwe and Co. Feeling The Title Pressure? BONGANI MALUNGA in the CAF Champions League. Supersport United have failed to capitalize on Sundowns’ African assign- ebras captain Thatayaone Ditlhokwe’s Supersport United were dealt ments which would have seen them temporarily assume the top spot in the another blow in their efforts to keep up with league leaders Mam- DSTV Premiership standings. The Pretoria outfit’s recent slump has seen Zelodi Sundowns as they dropped points against TS Galaxy this past them fall to the third spot on the log with Pirates overtaking them. Since the Friday. The sides played to a 0-0 draw as Supersport United failed to stack start of the year Supersport United have played 13 league games recording up maximum points to cut Sundowns’ lead at the top of the table. four wins, seven draws and two defeats. They had previously been in title Ditlhokwe had an opportunity to open the scoring in the 66th minute but winning form before the sticky period. his header was blocked as he was denied his first goal of the season. Of late, During that 13 game spell Ditlhokwe has started all 13 games while help- the club has been dropping points and they have failed to win in their last ing the team keep four clean sheets, the team has also not conceded more four games in recent weeks. than one goal in a game during that period. Ditlhokwe recently earned the During that spell they have recorded three draws (against Orlando Pirates, Man of the Match award in a game against Kaizer Chiefs, the club’s defen- Kaizer Chiefs and TS Galaxy) and one defeat (against Amazulu) in recent sive solidity has not been supplemented by better attacking excellence on weeks. Dropping eight points in the last month has seen Supersport fail to a consistent basis and this is a key reason why they have been struggling catch Sundowns and the leaders currently have a cushion of two points with of late. Supersport United ‘s next DSTV Premiership game will be against four games in hand due to their heavy schedule that includes participating Stellenbosch FC next week (Friday). The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 March 2021 Page 33

Wednesday 10 March 2021 Coaches Earning P2500 Or Less Due to COVID-19 Stoppage • Coaches pleading for the resumption of football • Some are given allowances while others are not earning anything at all • Highest earning coach has gone from earning P20 000 per month to P2500

BONGANI MALUNGA that built anticipation and excitement that local league football was about to return, however, the he year long stoppage of football activi- extension of the national curfew has put the plans ties has seen coaches and players’ wages on hold at least until March 31. Tslashed as clubs struggle to generate The Botswana Football Coaches Association income due to the devastating effects of CO- has already engaged in talks with the Botswana VID-19. A report reaching Gazette Sport states Football Association about the challenges faced that clubs’ hands have been tied and they have by coaches and players alike. been forced to set aside full salaries and opt to “It is a tough situation because coaches are pay coaches and players allowances. currently earning allowances while some are not The news reaching this publication state that earning anything at all, it has been worse for oth- the highest earning coach in the league has seen a ers because they have lost their jobs. We have significant wage cut as he has gone from earning already held discussions with the BFA and they P20 000 per month to P2500 per month. With no understand and sympathize with the coaches but gate taking revenue and no monthly grants from they have informed us that COVID-19 restric- the Premier League due to COVID-19 restrictions were placed by the COVID-19 Task Force tions, clubs are said to be struggling to make ends to control the spread of the virus and we have to meet during the year long stoppage. abide by the laws set by the powers that be. It is a There are only six clubs in the country that matter beyond the BFA at this moment but we are have either institutional or privately funded sup- glad they were able to listen to our suggestions,” port, the said clubs can sustain themselves albeit said BFCA Head of Membership and Programs with financial restrictions while the rest of the Daniel “Chicco” Nare. Premier League clubs are unable to cope with the The BFCA believes that there could be a safe devastating effects of the Coronavirus. and well planned solution to bring football back Coaches around the country are pleading for while adhering to COVID-19 rules and protocol. the resumption of competitive league football as They have cited that many other industries that clubs could start making money through grants are at high risk are open and they can also find if a major sponsorship deal is announced. In re- ways to open the football industry to save jobs. cent weeks, a draft of fixtures was released and

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