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Est. 1982 Fearless and Responsible ISSUE 4: Friday 7 AUGUST 2020 Alcohol industry jobs on the line p8 Botswana will send peace BDP in sixes troops on a and sevens need-to basis Ernest Moloi BG reporter

Nicholas Mokwena Botswana will deploy troops BG reporter in peacekeeping missions only when there is “absolutely certain ember of positivity” that such effort will result Parliament in the promotion of a settlement, Mfor Jwaneng- President Dr. Mokgwetsi Masisi Mabutsane Mephato has said. Reatile has put his Masisi who is the incoming Chair party - Botswana of the SADC Organ on Defense, Democratic Party Politics and Security Cooperation (BDP) - in an told the media Wednesday evening awkward position. at State House 1 Gardens after a virtual Summit of the Organ Troika This follows his BDP MPs losing trust in Reatile plus Force Intervention Brigade- decision last week Troops Contributing Countries ‘VP and other senior party MPs not to vote with his (FIB-TCC) and the Democratic supported the motion so expectation colleagues for the Republic of Congo (DRC). was that Reatile will vote with us’ suspension Flanked by ministers Unity Dow I am a BDP member in good standing- SEE PAGE 6 and Kabo Morwaeng of Foreign Reatile SEE PAGE 5

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BTC halts INVESTOR CONTRIBUTION IMPROVES More Turnstar meeting BGDuring reporter the first half of 2020, local companies on the Botswana Stock FY 2020 AfDB Exchange (BSE) contributed 65.1 electricity coming in two weeks Absapercent toBank total turnover Botswana compared hasto 60.7 announcedpercent in the corresponding the dividend BG reporter the company, have raised 2019 period. Local individuals imported appoints appointmentcontributed 6.4 percent of Cyn of total- on Covid their hands to be re-elect- thiaturnover Morapedi recorded during as the this during Turnstar Holdings an- ed into theboard. The financeperiod, a significant director improvement and meeting will also approve from the 2019 contribution of 4.9 19 newnual general chiefmeeting Executivepercent during the Director corresponding Q1:2020 will be hosted on the 20 remuneration for direc- period. 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The US pharmaceutical The country is importing bank, she amassed the businesses. The company Moderna reported power mainly because of the non- vastprogress finance in the development expe of- a functioncompany of its biggest recently power plant, Covid-19 vaccine, saying that the Morupule B power station which rience as a leader announced its year vaccine produced antibiotics to the needs maintenance and corrective responsiblecoronavirus in all patients for testedar- in measuresended before financial it can operate re at- easan initial such safety as trial. financial The findings thesults 600mw to capacity. March 2020, raised hopes that a vaccine could be reporting,brought to market businessquickly. following a delay planning, perfor- mainlyGold due to Co- GOOGLE BUYS STAKE IN RELIANCE manceGoogle will and buy aanalyt $4.5bn stake- ronaoutput Virus. For the ics,in Reliance’s tax management, digital unit and jointly year under review, treasurydevelop an entry-level operations, smartphone profit was P106 mil- with the Indian conglomerate, the rebounds generaltwo companies administra said Wednesday- lion compared to tion,as global governance tech giants race to and grab a stronglyP162 million aon year share of the country’s huge market. control.“We are delighted Morapedi to welcome recoveriesago. Meanwhile, the holdsa household a Mastersname in India of and company plans a worldwide, Google, and have Businesssigned a binding Adminis partnership and- structural cost re- trationinvestment agreement,”(MBA) Reliancede- duction programme GOOD LIFE PRIOR TO COVID-19...moments like this will not be seen in the next coming PIC: BOTSANG MOITOI greechair Mukeshfrom AmbaniOxford told enabled by digital winter Parliament session due to COVID-19 protocols. shareholders at the oil-to-telecom Universitybehemoth’s annual Brookesmeeting. transformation and (UK),FOSCHINI TO as BUY SOMEwell JET as ASSETS a automation in or- Chobe to host annual meeting in August Bachelor’sFoschini Group degree said on Monday in der to drive EBIT- Accountingit is set to buy some obtained stores and DA growth. BG reporter of the zero distribution of dividend among others. At the selected assets of JET for R480m same meeting, there will be the re-election of directors, fromfrom Edcon’s the University administrators, ChobeBG reporter Holdings, the tourism and hospitality group will A.Cpublished Dambe, K.Ledimo, this week.J.M Nganunu “A Macharifew other as well allowing the South African retailer ofto expand Botswana. into the apparel Cyn market.- BG reporter hold its annual general meeting on the 11th August 2020 asfirms the appointment based of directors,their namelyexpectation J.K Gibson and of at Avani Gaborone Hotel. Some of the resolutions to be S.D.S Fernando and approval of the remuneration of thiaThe company is a Fellowalso reported and a retail What they said... Local companies expect the cost lower lending rates onthe recent turnover decline of 43 percent for The country’s gold production transacted upon include the adoption of the audited directors. The closed door meeting will also approve the a member in good financials for the year ended 29 February 2020, approval appointmentpolicy rate of PwC cut as auditors by thefor the Bank. next year. Re- the three months ended June 27, increased by 7.2 percent during the of credit to decrease across all standingdue to coronavirus-led of both lockdowns the first quarter of 2020, after declining markets, and a few cited the need garding borrowing volumes, firms Associationin SA, the UK and Australia. of Certi About- for four consecutivePlay byquarters the up to for affordable credit to stimulate broadly expect an increase in do- 43,000 Edcon employees remain 2019. “The positive growth was as a fiedjittery aboutChartered job security - includingAc- result of higherrules, than expected but begold economicOil edgesactivity in higherthe wake of after mestic UScredit, stocks and a reduction fall in countants22,000 who have (ACCA, already been recoveries from the ore which came the adverse impact of COVID-19 credit from South Africa and else- UK)served andwith thenotices Botswa of possible- at a time ferociouswhere gold prices were Oil prices rose on Wednesday after a rose 17c, or 0.4 percent,where1 to $40.46 in the Institute twelve-month (API). Official period numbers retrenchment. showing some improvement,” said pandemic,sharp drop in US as crude the inventories, main reason. a barrel. This from the US department of energy’s na(BusinessDay) Institute of Char- Statistics Botswana’s-Phil latest Knight mining iswith according the market waiting to Bank for next of Botswana’sReflecting a recoveryto June in fuel2021,” Energy said Information BoB. AdministrationBank rate tered Accountants product report. ‘On the other lateststeps from Business a meeting later Expectation in the day demand Survey despite theis currentlycoronavirus 4.25(EIA) are percent. due on Wednesday. hand, quarter-on-quarter analysis on the future level of output cuts by pandemic, US crude inventories fell “API numbers released overnight, (BICA). reflects a decrease of 0.5 percent Opec and its allies. by 8.3-million barrels in the week to have provided some support to the What they said... during the first quarter of 2020 Brent crude futures were up 19c, July 10, beating analysts’ expectations market in early morning trading “If you can’t feed a team compared to the fourth quarter of or 0.4 percent, at $43.09 a barrel at for a decline of 2.1-million barrels, today,” ING Economics said in a 2019’Botswana currently has one with two pizzas, it’s too 3.43am GMT, and US West Texas according to data from industry note. large.” — Jeff Bezos, gold producer, being Mupane Gold Intermediate (WTI) crude futures group the American Petroleum Reuters near Francistown. Founder and CEO of Amazon Botswana Guardian August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw bg ECONOMY 3 Botswana IFSC Local goods undergoing transportation improvements now reserved for Batswana

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Parliament has passed a motion reserving the distribution, courier and transportation of goods in Botswana for 100 percent citizen owned companies. Moving the motion MP for Kanye North Thapelo Letsholo proposed that all foreign transport and courier companies be allowed a BITC CEO Keletsositse Olebile single drop off once they arrive in the country. Letsholo who received support from both sides of the aisle said the nurturing, Tlotlo Mbazo York 10.6 percent and Singapore establishment and eventual development of BG reporter contributes 5.5 percent. local industries is important if the country is Botswana’s immediate to reach the economic growth it desires. otswana is working competition, Mauritius has a He said Botswana is an import-led ecosystem, on improvements to highly aggressive and competitive importing fuel, food, beverages, tobacco, Balign its International IFSC regime within the sub- machinery, electric equipment, chemicals, Financial Services Centre continent. Other aspiring IFSCs rubber products, vehicles and others and (IFSC) structure to be at par in the region include Nairobi, that 75 percent of the total imports are from with competitive IFSC regimes Morocco, Accra and Kigali. South Africa. like Mauritius. Olebile said it is in the best The suppliers of imported goods, mostly interest of Botswana, a country BITC CEO Keletsositse Olebile based in South Africa, appoint their which has been widely endorsed admits that although Botswana own transport magnates to handle the internationally, as an ideal benchmarked on Dublin- transportation, delivery and distribution Financial and Business Services Ireland, one of the world’s of goods to and within Botswana, which Hub in Africa to accelerate best and most advanced IFSC constitutes a missed opportunity for local forward and take a leading regimes, the country has since transport and logistics companies who could position as an attractive hub for fallen behind and is now playing handle domestic distribution of imported regional, cross border financial catch up. goods. capital flows. “IFSCs in their nature are Letsholo said the transport, courier and According to Olebile, they fast advancing and evolving distribution sector offers ripe opportunity are currently putting forward competitive creations, where for 100 percent citizen owned companies to some recommendations that are falling behind is not an explore and participate in the transport and expected to enable Botswana to option,” he said during a media logistics sector. be more attractive. They include engagement. “I am aware that CEDA and other financial the development of legislation Well established and globally institutions have supported and funded a and regulations to support Bank recognised IFSC regimes number of transport companies who should Holding Companies. include London where the IFSC access this opportunity forthwith”. Currently under the IFSC contributes 25.5 percent to total employment, Hong Kong TO PAGE 4 contributes 18.6 percent, New TO PAGE 4 Botswana Guardian 4 bgeconomy www.botswanaguardian.co.bw August 7, 2020 Local goods Botswana IFSC transportation undergoing now reserved for From Page 3 sources. Botswana also adopted Batswana structure, there is only one bank, Organisation for Economic BancABC, hosting a holding Cooperation and Development company in Botswana although (OECD) Transfer Pricing Rules there is no specific legislative in July 2019, as well as passed regime that underpins Bank Bills including the FIA Act, Holding companies. Insurance Act and Company They have also motivated Registration Act. for the development of Botswana currently has 51 legislation and regulations for certified companies in IFSC Protected Cell Companies, however 23 are operational, which according to Olebile is a while Mauritius currently has popular method of structuring thousands of companies. The companies for purposes of 23 employ on average 18 people winding down. each. “It’s a way of structuring your Olebile explains that company such that one cell is companies certified under the distinct and protected from regime since its establishment Kanye North Legislator Thapelo Letsholo (L) the other cells. In the event that were over 100, but numbers fell lobbies for logistics industry. one cell becomes problematic, as the OECD insist strictly on you can easily liquidate it and substantive presence. From Page 3 protect the rest of the business,” “In Botswana we do not Olebile says. allow registration of brass Letsholo said it was on this basis that the They have also advocated for plate companies. We want to motion seeks foreign companies bringing the development of legislation see where you operate, your goods into Botswana to select one point and regulations for International employees, board and all of delivery and all further necessary local Investment Funds, Trusts, necessary structures in place,” deliveries be handled by 100 percent citizen- Limited Partnerships, Limited he said, adding that this has owned entities. Liability Partnerships. unfortunately not attracted the Letsholo said should the motion pass it In addition, they are in the numbers. would benefit commerce in agriculture and process of launching a targeted He added that a lot of companies see increased growth, specialisation and campaign to expand the 15 have been deregistered over the diversification. Double Taxation Avoidance years. “Our procedure is that if The introduction of reefer-trucks, climate- (DTA) agreements that you don’t set up in 12 months loggers and air cargo serviced by local Botswana has signed. we terminate.” businesses will see an increase in agricultural “We can’t effectively compete IFSC positions Botswana as a business ventures as well as increased export with the likes of Mauritius when regional gateway for financial of “our world class local beef and citrus, for they have in excess of 100. We and capital flows into SADC instance, undertaken by local farmers as the need to make a deliberate effort and the rest of Africa. local logistics and transport businesses grow to identify strategic countries to “That is why it is very beneficial to match the demand”. enter into DTAs so that investors that we keep it and ramp it up in “It is often said that the cost allocated to that we attract through IFSC terms of marketing so that we transport forms 10 percent of the value of would not have to be taxed in can attract more companies to the goods. Understanding that Botswana’s the source jurisdiction.” locate here,” BITC Chief says, import bill is just shy of P70 billion that Among the recent reforms adding that a lot of the FDI that 10 percent would be a great business that have been implemented is Botswana registers within the opportunity generator for Batswana; this the amendment of the Income BITC comes through new and money would go into the local business Tax Act to include the lifting existing companies within the landscape, create jobs, aid development, of the ring fence and permit IFSC. grow our economy and most importantly the utilisation of a single entity IFSC is regarded as a big increase tax revenue for the government. to conduct both IFSC and enabler of the broader Financial MPs for Maun Goretetse Kekgonegile, domestic business. Another is Services Sector, which is the Molepolole South Kabo Morwaeng, and to allow IFSC domiciled Funds third largest contributor to Kainangura Hikuama of Ngami were some to raise funds from domestic GDP in Botswana of the legislators that supported the motion Botswana Guardian August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw bgnews 5 Botswana will send peace troops on a need-to basis From Page 1 The FIB component of SADC under 2020. the United Nations Organisation But in the course of implementing Affairs and Defense and Security Stabilization Mission in the Democratic this Resolution, the UN has decided respectively, Masisi said Botswana’s Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to unilaterally reconfigure the FIB by participation in peacekeeping Mandate is made up of troops from repatriating one FIB Battalion for the missions, if it ever happened, would Tanzania, Malawi and South Africa. purposes of accommodating non- be done on a case-by-case assessment. It is under the command of South SADC Troops into the FIB. “If it is apparent that the involvement African Brigadier General Patrick The Organ Troika will not entertain of peacekeeping forces would not Dube. The SA Contingent of the FIB this position as it fears the inclusion in our view provide a solution to currently is the Zeerust-headquartered of non-SADC troops in the FIB what would essentially be a political 2SA Infantry Battalion with an airborne will undermine FIB’s operational problem we would not be inclined to component in the form of a composite effectiveness and unity of command participate. helicopter unit. as well as cause serious repercussions “I am very sensitive about and I take According to the Defence Web it to SADC regional efforts to support very seriously the decision to put any comprises three Rooivalk combat the DRC to stabilise the eastern part life of any soldier of Botswana or any support helicopters from 16 Squadron of the country through the FIB. personnel or any citizen of Botswana at AFB Bloemspruit and five Oryx According to SADC Executive on harm’s way in the event that it is not medium transport helicopters, drawn Secretary Stregomena Tax, the outcome for the development of peace,” he said. from either 17, 19 and 22 Squadrons of Wednesday’s virtual Summit will Masisi who expressed optimism at or 87 Helicopter Flying School. strengthen the position of SADC as the task he is about to assume as Chair However, following the strategic it participates in the forthcoming of the Organ Troika, explained that review of the MONUSCO Mandate review of the MONUSCO Mandate the Summit heard from the DRC that conducted by the UN Independent in December 2020. it supported the SADC position to Review Team in October 201, the UN The FBI mandate includes civilian communicate to the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution protection, neutralising armed groups (UN) that SADC would be comfortable 2502 on 19th December 2019 to and providing secure environment for in maintaining the Force intervention extend the mandate of MUNUSCO for those tackling the Ebola outbreak in Brigade in its current format. a period of one year until 20 December the DRC.

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From Page 1 are binding on was no resolution. members. It could also set a However, even bad precedence for of Opposition, though the motion other MPs,” said the Dumelang was moved by worried Kably. Saleshando. Chief Whip, Liakat Kably who is also Botswana Guardian Kably it was not a MP for Letlhakeng- has established that resolution of the Lephephe said MPs Reatile is now not a party Parliamentary know the channels trusted member. This caucus. The matter they should follow also comes at a time did not form part of when not happy when he is suspected last week’s Tuesday about something. He of harbouring caucus meeting. said what transpired intentions to join the This week Kably last week could send Botswana Patriotic admitted that this a wrong signal that Front (BPF). development has the BDP MPs are not Last week Reatile put them in an united or working as pulled a shocker awkward position. a block. when he voted He confirmed to Kably said such with opposition this publication situations might MPs against a that Saleshando’s compromise their Chief Whip Liakat Kably motion calling for suspension was not working relations and the suspension of discussed at the make it difficult for Reatile joined year he won the Saleshando for one (1) meeting. the party leadership to the BDP from the Jwaneng-Mabutsane week from services of Last week’s meeting share some sensitive Botswana National constituency under Parliament. which President information with the Front ahead of the the BDP ticket. Reatile has Mokgweetsi Masisi MPs. 2014 general election. The BDP maintained that and Vice President did He confirmed that He lost his leadership’s failure he was not voting not attend was chaired even though this parliamentary seat to grace his launch against the BDP or its by party Secretary is worrisome, this during the 2014 last year was widely resolution but rather General Mpho week’s caucus meeting elections to Shawn associated with his against a decision of Balopi who is also chaired by President Nthaile of the BNF relationship with Speaker of National Minister of Labour, Masisi did not discuss under the Umbrella Khama whom at the Assembly Phandu Productivity and the issue. for Democratic time his standoff with Skelemani. Skills Development. Asked about the Change (UDC). He Masisi had worsened. He also dismissed “It was not a party alleged mistrust from was then appointed Reatile was launched claims that this was resolution but the MP colleagues Reatile this Specially Nominated by former Mahalapye an indication that he was observant of our week said that is the councillor and East MP and assistant wants to dump the voting pattern. He least of his worries. became Chairman local government ruling party stating saw that all BDP MPs He said he comes of Southern District minister Botlogile that he remains a were in support. from far with such Council. Tshireletso in Sekoma BDP member in good Vice President news but he remains a He would later while the party standing. supported the motion BDP member in good become Specially leadership converged It is a known and other senior party standing. Elected Member of in Gaborone to tradition that when MPs so expectation “That is not anything Parliament chosen launch Gaborone majority of BDP was that Reatile will new to me. Such has by the President Dr. Bonnington North legislators support vote with us. been said for a long Ian Khama when candidate Anna or oppose a motion “It is a difficult time about me. I take the Constitution Mokgethi. all must follow suit. situation because we everything as it is. I was amended to This is said to have The party has always cannot take action am a BDP member increase the number never sat well with maintained that all for going against a in good standing,” of SEMP from four Reatile who felt he decisions of caucuses resolution since there Reatile stated. (4) to six (6). Last was being sabotaged. Botswana Guardian August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw 7 GATA LE RONA

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Botswana Guardian 8 bgnews www.botswanaguardian.co.bw August 7, 2020 Alcohol industry jobs on the line ...as sale of liquor is banned Nicholas Mokwena of alcohol increases the BG reporter risks posed by COVID-19 due to its negative effects ncertainty returns on adherence to COVID-19 to the multi-million protocols”, said Dr Ualcohol industry Tshipayagae. after Government on He said all liquor stores Wednesday took a decision in Botswana shall therefore to ban the sale of alcohol remain closed and liquor with immediate effect. shall not be sold or consumed in public places The decision was made until further notice. He through a notice on the said “liquor” includes all Government Gazette traditional beers. published on August 5, 2020 This is the second by Director of Health Dr. time alcohol sale and Malaki Tshipayagae, as cases consumption is banned of COVID-19 continue to in the country. It was first rise. Dr. Tshipayagae said the banned in April this year decision was taken after it when the country went was discovered that alcohol under lockdown in a move consumption contributes to contain the coronavirus. to failure to adhere to The ban was lifted at the COVID-19 protocols. beginning of June this year “His Excellency the after the industry pleaded President, acting in with government indicating accordance with regulation that thousands of people 30G of the Emergency have lost source of income. Powers (COVID-19) The industry employs over Regulations, 2020, has with 30 thousand people. immediate effect suspended in June the industry Consumers were also This development means all liquor licences issued in had promised to ensure found wanting as they many jobs are once again terms of the Liquor Act. adherence to COVID-19 failed to obey the set down on the line. When the “The suspension of the protocols such as off protocols thereby posing ban on alcohol sale and sale of alcohol is based on premises consumption but a risk for the spread of the consumption was lifted evidence that consumption has incidentally failed. virus. COVID-19 spread has Task Team at sixes and sevens

Nicholas Mokwena Greater Gaborone Zone. This BG reporter resulted in the zone being placed under a two (2) weeks lockdown. The likelihood of community Updating the nation on transmission of COVID-19 Wednesday this week Prof exists given the number of Mosepele expressed concern at cases registered during contact the rate at which the disease is tracing, Presidential COVID-19 spreading. Task Team Deputy Coordinator He said they have discovered Professor Mosepele Mosepele that there have been some lapses in adhering to COVID-19 has revealed. protocols. He said currently Contact tracing was undertaken there are serious cases which are last week following the recording still being investigated. Presidential COVID-19 Task Team, Professor of unprecedented number of Mosepele Mosepele COVID-19 positive cases in To Page 10 Botswana Guardian August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw 9

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The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale meetings, workshops, seminars, evaluations and other project Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) is the lead implementation agency activities with a focus on monitoring and evaluation; for the SNRL Programme and its main operational partners and § Organises and updates SNRL documentation, the filing systems and recipients are the national coordinating structures and other relevant the SNRL library; stakeholders in different SADC Member States. In order to overcome some of the key challenges to the implementation of the SADC Qualification regional integration agenda, SNRL provides SADC Member States • Master’s Degree in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation with advice and expertise based on identified needs and expressed (M&E) Development Studies, International Relations, Public Policy demands of each participating country. Focus will predominantly be or any related discipline on achieving sustainable structural improvements in the respective • Additional relevant professional trainings and courses are an asset. national coordination structures. Skills and Experience About Position; • Demonstrated ‘hands on’ results-based project development, Given the magnitude of the existing difficulties and the diversity as management and monitoring experience in the development sector well as geographic dispersion of the SADC Member States, a full- in the SADC region. time, long-term team combining technical, methodological, financial • Proven experience in international development field, implementing and administrative expertise is required to deliver support to partners regional integration initiatives and projects. throughout the implementation period of SNRL. This team needs to be • Understanding of the political, economic and social dynamics in able to: provide tailor-made and consistent technical, organizational SADC and the complex factors impacting the ability to implement and methodological advice to the operational partners (i.e. Member and achieve strategic outcomes. States’ coordinating structures and their stakeholders); Effectively • Familiarity with the operations of State structures and in-depth coordinate the Action’s other modalities of support (e.g. short-term understanding of the technicalities and mechanisms pivotal to consultancies, grants) and ensure coherence between them; and capacity development of national structures. efficiently, effectively and transparently administer SNRL resources. • Proven ability to collect and to critically analyse and process data To ensure optimum support SNRL seeks a Monitoring & Evaluation • Previous experience in the development and implementation Expert to support coordination of progress monitoring of change of Change Projects as an approach to programme design and project implementation in terms of outputs, outcome and impact. implementation is an advantage Working under the guidance of SNRL Deputy Programme Manager the • Familiarity with innovative knowledge management tools and position supports the implementation of SNRL M&E and knowledge mechanisms essential; management (KM) system. The ideal candidate will possess relevant • Experience with GIZ technical cooperation approaches, support expertise and/or experience in the SADC region. delivery processes, and advisory instruments and services. • English proficiency is required. Knowledge of French and/or Key Responsibilities; Portuguese an advantage. § Contribute to the continuous conceptualisation and implementation of SNRL monitoring and evaluation system and plans to define Applicants who apply should enclose current CV, certified copies of standard operating systems and guidelines for M&E, reporting, and certificates, ID, and two traceable references. related services; § Contribute to the establishment of guidelines and the development Applications should be addressed to: of standard monitoring and evaluation tools for change projects The Human Resources Manager § Support member states monitoring and data collection approaches P / Bag X12, Village and initiatives to ensure alignment with and use of the SADC M&E Gaborone system; § Collect, analyse and process data on the progress of the change E-mail address : [email protected] projects supported by the Action § Coordinate progress monitoring of change project implementation Closing date for application is 17th August 2020 at 17:00. in terms of outputs, outcome and impact; For further information please contact HR unit at 3957400 § Compile data on SNRL’s progress in line with the M&E requirements of GIZ and the SADC Secretariat Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Botswana Guardian 10 bgnews www.botswanaguardian.co.bw August 7, 2020 COVID-19 Kgafela free spread From Page 8 to join Ntlo Ya “There is a case of a professional health worker registered at Gaborone Private Hospital. The critical part is that this officer in line of duty in private hospital could have moved Dikgosi from one private hospital to the other to offer services. “The challenging part is that we do Has the liberty to appoint a representative not know where the disease could be coming from, as we know hospitals are places where many people converge. We have to also appreciate that some institutions do their own tests and that is how one of the cases at Bokamoso Private Hospital was discovered. “A parent had accompanied a child from Princess Marina Hospital to Bokamoso where the child was to undergo surgery,” said Prof Mosepele adding that another critical case from Marina Hospital is the patient admitted at Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital on life support. The gentleman was admitted at Princess Marina Hospital for other diseases but his situation deteriorated as his oxygen was going down and upon undergoing testing WELCOME... Kgosi Kgafela invited to Ntlo Ya Dikgosi results came back positive, he said. He said the patient is in Intensive Dikarabo Ramadubu and, or stakeholders to talk about it Care Unit (ICU). He said this is a BG reporter because he may want to come and, or worrisome situation which should delegate someone to represent him”. concern everyone. akgatla Kgosikgolo, Kgosi It is believed that Kgafela’s attendance According to Prof Mosepele contact Kgafela II can attend Ntlo of Ntlo ya Dikgosi will please tracing is still ongoing in Gaborone ya Dikgosi if he so pleases, Bakgatla and strengthen the existing and Molepolole. He said infection B rate at one of the schools that Permanent Secretary in the Ministry relationship between government and recorded positive cases last week- of Local Government, Dr. Themba Morafhe. Bakgatla were last represented in Terrence Private School - stands at Mmusi has told the Parliamentary 30 percent. Accounts Committee. Ntlo ya Dikgosi by the then Bakgatla regent and Kgafela’s uncle, Kgosi He added that during contact He was responding to a question Mothibi Linchwe for about seven tracing in connection with Masa from Member of Parliament for years. Linchwe is currently serving as Primary School in Gaborone, 14 Mochudi East Mabuse Pule, who had President of the Customary Court in people in Serowe were tested and asked when government was going to the South of the country. results were negative but the patients allow Kgafela II or his representative Kgatleng and, or Bakgatla remains are still in quarantine. to represent Bakgatla in Ntlo Ya the only District that does not have a Prof Mosepele has called on Dikgosi now that it recognises him. representative in Ntlo ya Dikgosi, members of the public not to take “Government recognises Bakgatla Kgafela currently resides in South the situation for granted indicating Kgosikgolo Kgosi Kgafela and the Africa where he sought refuge when it has been discovered that the virus coming back into Ntlo ya Dikgosi of the Botswana government slapped is spread easily between adults. He their Kgosikgolo is absolutely up to him with charges related to flogging said everyone should adhere to them. They have to meet the uncles of some of his tribespeople. COVID-19 protocols. Botswana Guardian August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw bgnews 11

Arm Anti-Poaching Unit-MPs Ministry amending Wildlife Services Act It will facilitate the process to arm the Unit

Dikarabo Ramadubu said. Okavango Delta and period. BG reporter Kereng promised that surrounding Concession She told Parliament that the her ministry is committed areas, Kereng said it was Ministry has experienced a pposition Members to providing the Anti- a major concern for her decline in the poaching of Parliament are Poaching Unit with the ministry, its partners and of elephants as poachers Opushing the Minister necessary resources and communities as well. tended to focus on rhinos of Environment, Natural equipment and increasing She said rhino poaching due to the high demand of Resources Conservation and their numbers, including in the area has reached the rhino horn in Far East Tourism, Philda Kereng to the appropriate firearms unprecedented levels. Asia. provide the Anti-Poaching to enable them to work Kereng said her ministry Kekgonegile had asked Unit of the Department of effectively. had collaborated with the Kereng to update the house Wildlife and National Parks She said legislation to Botswana Defence (BDF), on the state of poaching in the (DWNP) with arms of war. facilitate this process is Directorate of Intelligence Okavango Delta and North MP for Maun East Goretetse being prepared and will be and Security (DIS) and West Concessions and to Kekgonegile asked Kereng tabled to Parliament in due deployed considerable further state: (I) the number why the Unit was not armed course. resources in the Okavango of rhinos and elephants and triggered a debate “We have already started Delta to deal with the poached between April 2018 which saw MPs Kenny with the Attorney General’s problem. and December 2019; (ii) Kapinga, Taolo Lucas, Chambers to start the The minister said an whether the Ministry has Pono Moathodi, Mephato process of amending the estimated 36 rhinos were intentions to change the Reatile, Paulsen Majaga Wildlife Services Act to poached between April 2018 law to arm wildlife officers and Kgoberego Nkawana facilitate the process to arm and December 2019 while (Anti-Poaching Unit) on persistently seeking clarity the anti-poaching officers”. about 11 elephants were also anti-poaching duties; if not, on everything that Kereng As for poaching in the poached during the same why not; if yes, when? Botswana Guardian 12 bgnews www.botswanaguardian.co.bw August 7, 2020 Smart temperature monitoring helmet hits market

Phemelo Ramasu already being used in over 35 government officials in Africa to BG reporter countries that include Indonesia, do everything that we can to bring the UAE, Italy, Netherlands, Kuwait, the KC N901 Smart Helmet to their eading technology and Chile, and Turkey to mention a few. respective countries,” she said. innovation company, KC In an interview Global Head of KC “The most important thing is to LWearable has invented a Wearable Dr Jie Guo, explained that save lives and prevent any more smart helmet that can monitor the device can be worn by the user suffering for families. However, temperatures of up to 13 individuals or fixed on a tripod, during the day it is still important to be mindful at any one time and scan up to 200 or night. of the fact that such sophisticated individuals per minute with a 96 The device can connect with other technology is expensive to develop percent accuracy. data on COVID-19 tracking app and manufacture. The KC N901 helmet is the latest as well as store all data on a 64GB “Our price is extremely reasonable invention that could prove handy internal memory. in this light, especially compared to in the fight against the COVID-19 Dr Guo says the company similar products, which are not as pandemic. The smart helmet is is discussing with several other accurate or as functional but can designed to be used everywhere – African countries regarding the cost up to $15k (US dollars),” she from hospitals, airports to parks deployment of the helmet in their noted. and pubs. own efforts to reduce the infection The company currently has orders It is already in use in over 35 rate including Mauritius and Jordan. from China, Italy, UAE, Indonesia, countries. South Africa was the first African Colombia and many more. In Africa, South Africa, Algeria, country to use the helmet following “We have ongoing negotiations Egypt and Gabon have partnered a surge in cases last month, she said. with distributors and potential with the company and put it to The cost of the KC N901 Smart customers elsewhere too, both in good use. According to stats, the Helmet varies from region to region the private and public sectors, “ she continent has close to 720,000 and depends on how many units are explains. confirmed cases of COvid 19 with purchased. The company is developing a 16,000 lives lost. “We are working hard with smart watch that links to the helmet, Beyond Africa, the helmet is national authorities, airports and as well as a smart jacket. Botswana Guardian August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw 13

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – BOTSWANA VIRTUAL TRADE PROMOTION MISSIONS WITH ZIMBABWE AND ZAMBIA

Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) will host two (2) Virtual Trade Promotion Missions with Zimbabwe and Zambia. The trade missions aim to connect Botswana exporters with prospective buyers, agents and distributors from Zimbabwe and Zambia respectively. Companies are invited to participate in the Online Business Seminar and Business to Business matchmaking sessions. BITC will provide an online matchmaking platform through which Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambian companies can register to conduct business interactions.

The details of the missions are as follows:

Virtual Mission Date

1 Botswana Virtual Trade Mission 20th – 21st August 2020 with Zimbabwe 2 Botswana Virtual Trade Mission 2nd – 3rd September 2020 with Zambia

Targeted Sectors

Areas of interest in Zimbabwe include but are not limited to Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Maize and seed oils, Carrier bags and bin liners, Green bar soaps, Instant noodles, Dishwashing and related cleaning products, Corned beef, Pet food, Beef and beef products, Cosmetics, Blankets, Electrical products, Copper cables, PVC pipes, Door and window fittings and frames, Cans for the fishing and meat canning industries, Chloride batteries, Chemicals and Services.

Areas of interest in Zambia include but are not limited to Safety gear, Mining machinery, Spare parts and consumables, Manhole covers, Solar water heaters, Wooden Fencing, Road repair materials, Furniture, Corned and processed meat, Instant Noodles, Canned and dry Pet Food, Meat Relish, Cheese, Salt, Door and window frames and Protective wear products, and Services.

BITC cordially invites all interested companies to express interest to participate in these virtual missions. The closing dates for the EOI response to participate are 11th August 2020 and 21st August 2020 for Zimbabwe and Zambia, respectively.

BITC will share the detailed mission programmes with respondents to the EOI.

For more information and bookings please contact;

o Zimbabwe Ms. Itumeleng Teseletso on [email protected], Tel: 3633348 Cell: 72 413 269

o Zambia Mr. Calvin Ketshabetswe on [email protected], Tel: 3633317 Cell: 75 739 398

visit us at www.gobotswana.com Botswana Guardian 14 bgnews www.botswanaguardian.co.bw August 7, 2020 Opposition MPs want retired soldiers for BDF Judge Advocate General Nicholas Mokwena BG reporter

pposition Members of Parliament have called on Ogovernment to consider serving or retired Botswana Defence Force (BDF) members for the post of Judge Advocate General. Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Kagiso Mmusi has tabled the BDF Amendment Bill to amend the BDF Act to allow for appointment of Judge Advocate General to be extended to non serving BDF members including civilians. Initially the position was to be filled by a BDF officer of the rank of Brigadier but the BDF failed to fill the post as there was no one qualifying. AMENDMENT ... Legislator Kagiso Mmusi tables changes to the BDF Act The position also need one to have ten years experience as a lawyer, be “There is nothing stopping that person country and should be treated with the an advocate and be in a position to from influencing the commander to utmost respect it deserves. be appointed as high court judge. rally his troops to stage a coup. He also expressed concern that Opposition MPs this week argued “This is because this person would the appointment is done at the that there are qualified serving have ambitions to become a leader, we recommendation of the Defence officers and retired officers who can know how politicians operate. Council. fill the post. “If anything let us look for someone “Why can’t we allow the Judicial They have expressed concern that with military background if we are Service Commission (JSC) to deal the position seem to be created to employ a civilian,” said Tshere with the process. for certain individuals a situation, adding that all should be done to avoid “This is because they have experience which they say has the potential to creating two centres of power. in these matters since the person we demolarise members of the BDF. Pono Moatlhodi of Tonota argued are looking for should be of a calibre MP for Mahalapye West David that the BDF has a pool of capable of a judge. Tshere said there has to be respect lawyers who could take up the job. “The JSC is placed than the Defence for the BDF as a disciplined force. He said if the issue is about dealing Council,” Moathodi told Parliament. He said it is not a secret that a with backlog of cases at BDF a The Leader of Opposition who is country’s military can take power request could also be made to the also MP for Maun West Dumelang from government of the day if it Attorney General to have an officer on Saleshando said it was clear that the discovers that such government is secondment to the BDF. ruling Botswana Democratic Party not doing things right. Moatlhodi said the post should not (MPs) would use their numbers for “So if we take someone who is be used to reward people who are also the Bill to pass. a civilian and a politician for that politically inclined. He requested that at least MPs across matter we could find ourselves in He said in the appointment the aisle should meet half way in the that situation. consideration should be extended to form of a compromise. “We are talking about a position retired soldiers who qualify. Saleshando said if the appointment is where the person would be advising The Tonota legislator said the BDF extended to civilians at least people the Commander of the BDF. is a very important department in the To Page 15 Botswana Guardian August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw bgnews 15 Opposition MPs From Page 14 BDF has paid soldiers all with military background or former soldiers should be considered. their dues – Commander He said it could be considered also within the BDF and arrangement be made to fast track promotions so that there could be an officer who qualifies for the post. Saleshando said it would be disastrous to appoint someone who knows nothing about military and later on be commissioned. He said even though the BDF Commander has told the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that once appointed OUTSTANDING... BDC Commander Placid Segokgo allays payment default reports Judge Advocate General would be commissioned, the Nicholas Mokwena government was generous enough to BDP leadership seems not BG reporter release all the money and we paid our to be aware and this has the soldiers but government is not obliged,” potential to create problems. Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Lt Gen Segokgo told the Parliamentary “Let us reach a compromise Commander Lieutenant General Placid Public Accounts Committee (PAC). so that the Bill could pass. It Segokgo says the BDF does not owe any According to the Commander some is even corporate practice to officer, serving or retired money for of the officers were of the view that fast track a promotion when foreign missions. they have been underpaid, something employing someone who Lt. Gen. Segokgo revealed that everyone which he said is not true. He said when is earmarked for a certain who was owed has been paid their dues. the payments were made it was done in position,” he said. BDF has in the past come under fire for line with the exchange rate at that time. The MP was also of the view failing or refusing to pay soldiers who He said it does not mean that while UN that recommendations for the participated in external peace keeping paid the Botswana government in US position should be made by missions. dollars then the country is obliged to do the JSC and not the Defence The BDF officers also complained that the same for its soldiers. Council. they were not paid the equivalent of their “We consider the exchange rate when Minister Mmusi said the colleagues from other countries. The paying and if an officer believes they BDF has been faced with commander accepted that it has taken need the money to be dollars they can go challenges in filling the some time for all those who were owed and change at the bank,” he said. Lt Gen position, as the BDF Act to be paid. BDF has been inundated Segokgo did not dispute that there are wanted the person for the with complaints over failure to pay some who believe they deserved to be position to be a brigadier or soldiers for partaking in peacekeeping paid but was not the case. He indicated someone of a higher rank. missions and their overtime. “As we that they dealt with the matter case According to the minister the speak the BDF does not owe anyone. by case and decisions were taken after BDF legal unit currently has We have managed to pay everyone or considerable scrutiny. 14 lawyers. He said the high- at least those who qualified to be paid. He said the BDF would not refuse to ranking officer in the unit is For instance those who went to Somalia pay deserving soldiers because they Lieutenant Colonel who has were paid according to the set per-diem. value their service and commitment into nine years experience. In other missions the United Nations serving the country. These are men and The minister pointed out (UN) paid the government of Botswana women who have decided to forfeit their that the reason why the and the government paid the soldiers. fundamental right which is the right to appointment is extended “People need to understand that the live, he said. He expressed worry that to outside is because the UN does not pay the soldiers directly. the BDF has exhausted its coffers due opportunity is being extended It pays the country because it has an to COVID-19. to retired soldiers who are no agreement with the country. So when He told the committee that their longer members of the BDF government is paid that money goes operational funds have been severely but qualify. into the Consolidated Fund because it affected and if the situation is not The minister expressed is public funds. “It is only that we made addressed they face a difficult future confidence on the competence a request to government that part of which is not supposed to be the case for of the Defence Council. the money be paid to our soldiers and a country’s military. Botswana Guardian 16 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw August 7, 2020 Assistant minister of Agriculture Hon. Fidelis Molao giving advice to Prayer by Margaret Dayton Director of Ceremonies Dollar Mac posing a question to one of the Sidney Baitsile making a random pick Assistant Minister of agriculture Hon. Fidelis Molao recieving a token the contestants finalists of appreciation from Sefalana Managing Director Hans Kampmann

Assistant Minister of Agriculture Hon. Fidelis Molao giving away Reggie Klink congratulating one of the contastants winner of a tractor dancing in excitment of her victory A jubilant tractor winner P5 000 voucher to one of the contestants. Final stage of the competition Sefalana giveS away ten tractorS

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SEFALANASEFALANA SHOPPER OPENS GIVES Sefalana AWAYLIQUOR HONDA AMAZESTORE IN Sa Rona – Your family value store TLOKWENG One of the finalist making a blind fold pick Tractor winner shedding tears of joy Sefalana Holdings reached its to continue with its commitment n its commitment to corporate social milestone of 30 stores in 2020 of opening stores this year in the responsibility Sefalana gave away by opening the liquor store in midst of the Covid 19 pandemic IHonda Amaze worth P160 000 to a Tlokweng Royal Aria Shopping because the projects started in lucky customer on Saturday. complex, which is the 12th liquor 2019. The 25-year-old Edmond Vain emerged store under the group’s retail “Under normal circumstances the winner among the 10 finalists who portfolio. we could have cancelled all were selected through a raffle. In the Officially opening the store the projects but we don’t want first round, four contestants were awarded with P500 cash each, while Sefalana Holdings Managing Batswana who are the landlords second runners three contestants got Director, Chandra Chauhan said of these premises’ to suffer. P750 eachSefalana and amongHoldings the Group three finalistsMD – they have planned to have over So we are going ahead with two of them Chandragot P1000 Chauhan each. 30 stores in 2020 so this marks these projects because we want Batswana to gain rental income.” The grand opening competition for the milestone and they are still Setlhoa Shopper in Block 10 was open going to open five more stores Sefalana Holdings Company for all customers buying specific brands throughout Botswana before the Limited is a major retail operation such as Tropika, Nestle, clover and end of the year, including Shakawe, with interests in the wholesale and others Sebina, Maun, Metsimotlhabe and retail distribution of fast-moving Sefalana Group Marketing Manager, Ramotswa. consumer goods in Botswana, Reginald Klinck said the competition “ We have another five stores Lesotho, South Africa and Namibia. is part of the group’s commitment to to open in Botswana this year. The company also has a milling giving back to the community and citizen In a months‘ time we will reopen company in Serowe “Foods empowerment. “ Sefalana group is committed to citizen empowerment and a big store in Molepolole, which Botswana” producing maize meal, through these competitions we want to has been refurbished. In the sorghum, ‘Tsa Bana & Tsa Botlhe”, give backChandra to our cuttingloyal customers,” the ribbon process we will employ 300 people a plant in Gaborone producing of which 99,5 percent will be Delta Fresh UHT milk and has st Sefalana Setlhoa Shopper is the 61 shop franchise dealerships for MAN, in the Group’s portfolio. The shop has Batswana.” The group could not be limited TATA and Honda. Assistant Minister of agriculture Hon. Fidelis Molao testing a tractor Ten massey Ferguson waiting to be won Tractor winners posing for a group photo employed over 200 people and Sefalana Group comprises about 3100 staff complement across the country.

Sefalana Holdings is a major retail operation with interests in the Wholesale & Retail distribution of fast moving consumer goods in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia & South Africa. The company has a milling plant in Serowe, producing maize meal, sorghum, fortifiedSuppliers baby feeds with and“value-adds” malt amongst others. It also has a UHT milk processing plant in Gaborone.

Inside the newly opened store. Chandra with Executive & Management Botswana Guardian 14 BG OPINION www.botswanaguardian.co.bw May 1, 2020 bgNEW

Botswana Guardian 18 bg OPINION www.botswanaguardian.co.bw August 7, 2020 Information Warfare

Security Talk Thabo Masokola

s we left the conference room in Dar es Salaam, a military AGeneral, curiously asked me, “What do you think is the fu- ture of warfare?” I responded, “He who holds information, holds the future.” It was from this discussion that a paper titled, “Perception is a Construct,” was commissioned to look into the evolution of informa- Botswana Defence Force (BDF), may between peace, conflict, and war are tion warfare. Information warfare not necessarily depart from the big- blurred. is a behaviour modifier. It serves to war paradigm, decision makers in Current security thinking displays create a set of ‘reality’ for the target Mogoditshane ought to increasingly a willingness to harness the or audience. Deployed as a strate- focus on how defence structure and power of all national institutions gic instrument of national power, posture, along with non-military in a continuous struggle with its design is to influence both the instruments, shape the strategic its opponents, both current and adversary’s strategic calculus and environment in line with Botswana’s potential. Security strategists see the public’s behaviour. As an instru- interests. the elevation of informational ment, it carries advantages such as As we saw with US invasion of instruments of influence, the deniability, flexibility of employ- Iraq and Afghanistan and recently blurring of the line between peace ment and deployment (functions in with the Islamic State, state and and war, and even hybrid warfare as peacetime and wartime) and low- non-state actors now seek to achieve innovations advanced and practiced cost. Operations in the informa- their geopolitical goals through the as force multiplier. While the enemy’s tion environment seek to achieve application of complex non-military economy and state command and informational, psychological and measures, which often are more control system will continue to be ideological superiority, undermine effective than the military ones. The priority targets, the information political and social cohesion. These main goal of these measures is not sphere has become a new critical operations encompass all spheres of the physical destruction of the enemy operating environment. social activity including diplomacy, but the complete submission of his Therefore, as much as the engagement science, sport, and culture. Infor- will. Therefore, information warfare of AfriForum by Botswana mation warfare is an asymmetrical is increasingly becoming central to Government may be a function instrument. a state’s arsenal to use against other of legalities, it would be naivety of Countries all over the world are states or in covert operations, wherein catastrophic proportions to ignore increasingly placing less emphasis countries’ political elites and public its security implications. I am of the on hard power as a way to gain perceptions are becoming the centre of view that, both Botswana and South security and advance interests. gravity in determining confrontation Africa are of the common view that This effort is envisioned in the outcomes. Not surprisingly, many AfriForum is not an ordinary non- integration of multiple instruments countries are now implementing state actor. It occupies a ‘special’ space of power and the involvement policies and practices designed to in South Africa’s past and present of both national institutions and promote information warfare to a political dispensation. Therefore, non-state actors. However, this level of parity with their conventional there is likely to be an adverse does not erode the need to prepare power. The desire to shape other interpretation/ misinterpretation of armed forces to prevail in a kinetic states’ perceptions and calculus is Botswana’s move by South Africa, confrontation with other states. constant, even during peacetime and which may prompt conventional or While the military, is this case the periods of cooperation; thus, the lines unconventional response. Botswana Guardian August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw bg OPINION 19 Life will sometimes knock you down

one successful person who became grateful we are to have one another. what they are today without hitting I am writing all this today for my a barrier somewhere along the way, fellows out there who are currently some even thought of giving up, well, finding it hard to navigate through most definitely stayed down for good, life because of the various challenges but those who chose to get back up they are having. The basic undeniable made it to their goals and achieved fact is that challenges will never stop their missions. coming, rough or smooth, they will I wish I could tell the whole story always be there to knock you out into The Science Corner of my life, where I used to be; the places you never imagined you could dark valleys I have walked through be. It’s how you choose to get back Kenneth T. Photlokwe and the countless moments I felt like up that defines the kind of person giving up. I can’t even begin to tally you are. llow me this week to drift the number of times I contemplated We have people today who lost jobs a bit away from my usual other means of getting the easy way due to COVID-19, we have some AScience topics so that I can out, just dropping everything for who got fired from theirs for several drill this into some of my readers good, but the thought of my goals, reasons, some are in disgruntled out there. We are all trying to get the thought of my mission and relationships, others lost parents, a better life, we are all trying to my purpose kept fuelling me. Do I friends, spouses, some go to bed on make a better living for ourselves, consider myself successful already? empty bellies, someone somewhere improve our standards of living Not at all. Not even close. I still have a cannot even find that P4.00 ‘wa and reach goals that we have long way to go in order to accomplish combi’ to go and ‘pusha hussle’ set for ourselves. We all have a my mission, but one thing I can say somewhere tomorrow. These are all purpose that we live for, a mission right now with my chest out is that different challenges that different that we have to accomplish I have made huge progress in that people out there are facing at the before we depart this world. This regard and that I am definitely on the moment. But, no matter how big purpose is what should fuel you right path to achieving everything or small the obstacle is, you have to every day when you get out of I have always wanted to. It was not respond to it in only one way; GET easy getting myself into this highway, BACK UP STRONGER. bed; it is what should influence believe me. I have, throughout my life, listened your thoughts in everything you Today when I think about the way to a lot of different motivational do and every decision you make. my life was a couple of years ago and speakers to hear about their life The reality however, is that we compare it to how it is right now I see journeys, some of which I aligned often trip along the way, we hit immense improvement. There was a with. However, the one thing they stumbling blocks and some of us time I lost everything I had, including all have in common (I can stand fall permanently, while others get a very significant figure in my life, my on top of the Burj Khalifa with a back up and keep going. mother. The only aid I had left was speaker louder than the Krakatoa Why am I bringing this up today? I my young siblings, and boy did they eruption and howl this to anyone have no doubt that a lot of people out keep me going. listening) is that LIFE KNOCKED there listen to motivational speakers See, we have this thing in our family THEM DOWN at some point. No and attend motivation ‘boot camps’ where we encourage each other in one is immune to that, but the success to recharge themselves, to which anything that we do. We support one you want awaits you beyond that I’m genuinely pro. As you read this another and pick each other up. Of challenge, which is why you have to article today, I want you to try and course there are times in which we always get back up. recall most of the speeches you disagree on some things, we squabble Kenneth T. Photlokwe have listened to, you will realise that a bit, but in the end we reach a MSc Medicine (Vaccinology) - Wits there is one common denominator common goal and get back to being Email: [email protected] in everything they usually say; they the tight family we have always been. Facebook: Kenneth T. Photlokwe failed at some point. There isn’t We tell each other all the time how Twitter: @Kenny_TP Botswana Guardian 20 bg OPINION www.botswanaguardian.co.bw August 7, 2020 Collective effort equals transformation cultural tourism resources at the are central to transforming the expense of the local and usually tourism industry in Botswana. The disadvantaged people. Contrary establishment of shared management to this, it is amazing at present to mechanisms able to incorporate see the various advertisements of interests, efforts and capacities from locally owned tourism businesses diverse related sectors can generate in Botswana, may it be lodges or a number of positive effects. These Safari Camps, the businesses seem will bring in more realistic analyses to be mushrooming. This was not produced collectively from diverse Let’s talk Tourism & Heritage the case before COVID-19. Possibly viewpoints. This has started being Olivia Unopa Nthoi because domestic tourism could done by the Ministry of Environment, have not been fully appreciated. The Natural Resources Conservation best is yet to come in my view. But and Tourism, where we have seen ollowing an interesting article I hope we will not lose our grip on recent suggestions by stakeholders I have read recently, the eco-tourism as a country. While to revisit the 2000 Tourism Master FCOVID-19 pandemic can be we live to witness a 2020 ‘virtual Plan to revive the tourism industry. a transformational opportunity in grand tour of Botswana’ supported I may slightly differ with this one terms of the tourism and hospitality by Botswana Tourism Organisation in the space of COVID-19 but it is industry. I know this is something I (#RediscoverBotswana), indeed a fair suggestion generally. have mentioned before but, because DocumentationLoading... of Cultural heritage Further solution proposals and COVID-19 is a moving target, what through a documentary supported consultations should be established one has said yesterday may not apply by The Department of National as they will demand the participation today. On a daily basis circumstances Museums and Monuments, it is only of all related actors who produce, and various questions are raised by the beginning. It is in this way crucial they will help establish mechanisms the pandemic. This makes it difficult for forums that gather representatives capable of linking, conciliating and to have a ‘solid plan’ on what to do from private and public sectors have potentiating these different interests next to be quite frank. Progress is a strong, positive impact on the experiences and resources from the being made, however, in the past, tourism development and heritage public, private and social sectors the absence of an ‘inclusive tourism management process in the country that are generally hard to establish framework’ while the tourism at this time. Working under a regime and maintain. Nonetheless, the industry continued to grow was of joint management actually avoids interests of various stakeholders’ argued to have consequences on overlapping actions and generates involved process and discussions is sustainable tourism and community synergies for the elaboration of fundamental to the construction of livelihoods as elite international intervention proposals as well as a consensus and transformation of tourism firms were likely to cash multidisciplinary and intersectoral the industry. Webinar loading… Se in on the country’s natural and plans. Such plans and activities tshwarwa ke ntsa pedi ga se thata.

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ChinaChina’s’s trial-and-error trial-and-error economyeconomy Botswana Guardian August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw bgopinion 23 Floor crossing is Platform undemocratic would like to make some declared vacant since it is no longer constituency. But later he decided comments on the controversial represented by a BDP MP. Once to change parties and became a Ifloor crossing issue and the an MP decides to change parties, member of the newly formed United controversy concerning the he should resign the constituency Kingdom Independence Party Speaker in Parliament. with immediate effect and a by- [UKIP]. He then resigned from the Firstly, floor crossing. We live election held within a short time, Conservative party to join UKIP on in a democracy and a Member say, two months. This is democratic 28 August 2014 and resigned his seat of Parliament should be free to since the people now have a chance a few days later. The constituency decide on which political party he to decide whether to vote for the was then declared vacant and a by- would like to support – no problems same candidate who is now going election was held on 9 October 2014. there! However, the way that this is to represent the UDC, or vote for a Carswell won the election for UKIP done is open to debate. Dumelang new BDP candidate. and so became a UKIP MP. That is Saleshando and his UDC clearly et us consider another possible democracy in action! have stated that they are against scenario. Mr. Y is a BDP Mark Reckless was also elected as a any anti-defection bill being passed Lcandidate in the 2019 elections. Conservative MP for the Rochester in Parliament - they say that any However, a few months before and Strood constituency in the 2010 MP should always have the right the elections, he wishes to change general election. He too resigned to represent any party he wishes. parties but does not publicly declare from the party and became a member He says that he upholds democracy his intention to do so. Now the of UKIP at about the same time as and that the BDP is failing to follow constituency is a BDP stronghold and Carswell and a by-election was also democratic principles. However, in so he knows that he has little chance held in his constituency. my view, floor crossing, as done at of winning it as a UDC candidate. The controversy concerning the present, is not democratic. So for this reason he shows himself Speaker Let us say that Mr. X, a member of to be a BDP candidate and wins the During a Special Parliament sitting the BDP, won a constituency in the constituency. A few months later, in April, Saleshando alleged that 2019 general election. This shows that he now abandons the BDP ship and some relatives of the President the people in the constituency have joins the UDC. Now this is clearly had corruptly benefitted from given him a mandate to represent being dishonest and undemocratic COVID-19 tenders. According to them for the next five years as a BDP and a corrupt thing to do – if this is the Speaker, Saleshando could not MP. But later he decides to change not corruption and undemocratic, provide sufficient evidence to back parties and in 2020 defects to the then I do not know what is! So floor up his claims. After refusing to UDC and in the 2024 general election crossing in its present form could set withdraw his statements, the Speaker he stands as a UDC candidate. So, a bad precedence! suspended him for five days. Now the he has gone, for four years, against Saleshando clearly has a short question remains – was the Speaker the wishes of his constituents who memory. Back in the 1980s and right to suspend him? In this case, voted him to remain a BDP MP for 1990s, the BNF – now a member I would agree with Molebatsi, MP five years. Is that democratic? They of the UDC - were against floor for Mmadinare, who claimed that did not vote him to change parties! crossing big time because it feared Saleshando had failed to provide If they had known that he would that some of its MPs would defect convincing evidence. likely do so, maybe they would to the ruling BDP. So it’s OK for aleshando claims that it is not have abstained from voting in 2019. the opposition to want to stop floor up to MPs to provide evidence. Now this could even be considered crossing but not the ruling party? A SNow in a court of law, a person corruption which, according to the case of double standards? is not guilty of an offence unless hard dictionary, is “dishonest, illegal or Most politicians here consider the facts, or evidence, are presented. immoral behaviour.” The MP could UK Parliament to be a beacon of So it is unfair to accuse someone be said to have been dishonest in democracy. So, perhaps Saleshando of committing an offence without misleading his constituents to think could learn a thing or two about any evidence; this could be a case that he would remain a member of how the political system in the UK of character defamation, or even the BDP until the following general works. In the 2010 general election, slander. In the US, many people who election. Douglas Carswell was elected as a In 2020, the constituency should be Conservative MP for the Clacton To Page 25 Botswana Guardian 24 bgopinion www.botswanaguardian.co.bw August 7, 2020

About in his resignation letter: fine. That possibly explains “My reasons be; 1. the non-compliance rate. Mnangagwa The party leadership in We have never heard failing Zim Serowe are very ignorant of these churches being to the lives of the ordinary able to produce miracle THIRD EYE Speaking of Zimbabwe, Motswana, they only second bodies – which there is a great deal of ignite when it comes to is why the government consternation about general elections only to should introduce corporal President Emmerson substantiate chronicles punishment for those who Mnangagwa’s leadership that they later become don’t comply with mask- Why does failing the country. That is an hypocrites to. 2. wearing law. unfair and unsophisticated Members who wishes Zimbabwe assessment. Educated to actively participate Mobile still owe us? people tell us that in objectively to the party order to solve problems, structures and welfares Years ago, when a tropical network you must have stacks of of the party are rejected cyclone hit Southern university degrees – which for, subjective malevolent operators Africa, Botswana lent is why more than half the propagandists. With this Zimbabwe liquid fuel and against home- people in the Botswana mentality highlighted it would take absolute civil service either hold above, we cannot deficit stay years for the latter or are studying towards the Incumbent influential Most people in Botswana, to return the fuel and the MSc in Strategic opposition in Serowe North especially those in Greater only after then minister Management from the Chaired by Honourable Gaborone, would really Oliphant Mfa proposed University of Derby. If the Mathoothe to name a want to stay home to contain that Botswana should most learned president in few, who appeal to most the spread of COVID-19 confiscate Zimbabwe’s the world couldn’t solve constituents because of his but mobile network locomotive engines. Some Zimbabwe’s problems, humble serving eccentric/ operators are making that say that Mfa said that in how can Mnangagwa, charisma.” impossible. Even when jest but if that was jest at who was kicked out of a By a recent standard subscribers purchase all, it certainly worked technical college before he established for leadership airtime of very high wonders. graduated, be able to solve in the Botswana opposition, amounts, these operators We just learnt from them? What Zimbabwe the writer is an intellectual are never satisfied. Ever the testimony of the needs right now is a leader gladiator who should be the since the lockdowns began, Permanent Secretary in who holds more university next president. He doesn’t they have been sending the Ministry of Agriculture degrees than Robert have to communicate; subscribers messages and Food Security to the Mugabe did. he merely has to drop every 30 minutes asking parliamentary Public semantic bombs. He would them to buy more airtime. Accounts Committee that also have been misplaced When you ignore them, Zimbabwe still hasn’t paid BPF will in the BDP where very few, the incessant messages Botswana for the cattle it produce next if any members, can speak increase tenfold and in duped the Ministry into president English that sophisticated. most cases, this forces believing it was buying. subscribers to surrender by Speaking of education, Where is Mfa when going to the nearest vendor let’s not forget to give props you need him? Botswana Corporal – without a travel permit to some young activists who should confiscate – to buy more airtime. So, have been defecting from punishment something from instead of telling people to the Botswana Democratic Zimbabwe – like the part for mask stay home, the COVID-19 Party and the Umbrella of Victoria Falls on its task force should also plead for Democratic Change lawbreakers territory. with network operators to to the Botswana Patriotic We have all heard about If that’s not an option, help its effort. It should Front. Of late, speaking “miracle money” that then the government particularly ask operators highly complex English is minted at the hugely can issue a directive to to stop discount offers (especially one sprinkled popular prosperity gospel employers to withhold the during lockdowns because with Latin) is regarded as churches. What this alerts salaries of Zim workers in if you get a message that the main qualification to be us to is that monetary fines Botswana. says you will get more credit president in the opposition. in the COVID-19 law will After all, those cattle if you buy airtime within By that standard, the next amount to nought because were procured from the next six hours, you will Botswana president could someone who goes about Botswana in the name certainly be tempted to go well come from the BPF. in public maskless will of all Zimbabweans – to the nearest vendor – Explaining his defection to simply pull that money out who include those in with or without a permit. Botswana. the BPF, one activist writes of the air to pay the P5000

Botswana Guardian August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw bgopinion 25 Floor crossing is undemocratic From Page 23 up stories or lies since they would not against Khama. One could even say have to support their accusations that the Speaker at the time was in are accused of a crime without any with evidence. A dishonest way of cahoots with the Opposition, even evidence being provided often sue scoring cheap political points; this is though Saleshando and the UDC their accusers and win their cases – corruption again! Is this democracy? claim that the Speaker is biased lawsuits are big business there! Perhaps Saleshando could also towards the ruling party and in Saleshando has also accused military learn again from the workings of the cahoots with it. And on the first police of arresting and torturing UK parliament here. Boris Johnson, day, Saleshando himself also got people in the early days of the general leader of the ruling UK Conservative away with it wagging and pointing lockdown. But he could not back party, is often criticised during the his fingers at the President – signs up his claims. His ex-boss, Duma weekly Prime Minister’s Question of rudeness, arrogance, disrespect Boko, also accused the government Time. and contempt. Had Saleshando and of rigging the 2019 general election But the Leader of the Opposition Khama behaved in the same way in – he claimed that he had abundant [LOO] always backs up his claims the UK Parliament, the Speaker there evidence to back up his accusations. with hard facts! For example, lack would surely have suspended them. But nine months have now passed of funding for the National Health he Leader of the Opposition since the elections and Boko has Service was a major issue last year in the UK parliament always still been unable to show Batswana in the UK Parliament. Although the Tshows respect to the Prime any evidence to back up his claims! LOO often criticised Johnson for Minister without any pointing of Perhaps his accusations were just a this state of affairs, the LOO would, fingers or shouting. So why can’t story or hoax? So perhaps there is also for example, say that a particular Saleshando and his fellow Opposi- no evidence to back up Saleshando’s hospital [named] in London was tion MPs behave in the same way accusations concerning the tenders, short of so many doctors, or that here in Parliament? So, it’s OK for even if the DCEC were involved? patients had to wait an average of ten opposition MPs to be disrespectful Saleshando is simply using the days to see their doctor at a particular in Parliament but not the Speaker or COVID-19 pandemic as a golden surgery [named] in Birmingham, etc. BDP MPs? Again, a case of double opportunity to criticise government. Saleshando also claims that the standards? It seems that playing the blame Speaker has been disrespectful to Saleshando can fool some of the game to win extra votes in 2024 is Opposition MPs. people all of the time, all of the more important in his eyes than But again, it seems that he has a people some of the time, but he working together with government short memory. On the second day of cannot fool all of the people all of the to come up with ways to overcome the April Special Parliament sitting, time. He needs to back up his claims the COVID-19 pandemic and to Tshekedi Khama of the BPF protest with convincing evidence and show ensure that Batswana are kept safe. movement spent several minutes respect to members of the ruling llowing MPs to accuse blasting the government in a very party and the President. However, government without providing disrespectful way. And yet I have Saleshando can realise his potential Aevidence could set a bad personally seen the Speaker in the in becoming an effective LOO and to precedence for the future. That UK Parliament order MPs out of the keep the government in check – that means that every day opposition Chamber for more trivial issues. So is essential in a democracy! MPs could accuse government of I was surprised that no disciplinary everything imaginable and even make action was taken by the Speaker Concerned Patriot

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‘BOTC up to task’ Services (BURS). BOTC Regulation of imports and exports has always been at the tip of the tongue of has already posted docu- some section of the society, with the argument and fear that indiscriminate imports ments online for companies would soon turn the country into a dumping site. BG business reporter, KOOBONYE who want to be helped with RAMOKOPELWA follows up with the newly established regulatory body, Botswana Trade rebates. Products lines that Commission (BOTC), to gauge if the new kid on the block is up to the task. qualifies for rebate include, but not limited to, laboratory otswana Trade Com- equipment, personal protec- mission (BOTC), a rela- tive clothing, World Health Btively new body that has Organisation approved medi- been set up to, among others, cines, sugar, beans, hospital regulate imports and exports, lines among others. is already stamping its author- Motlogelwa, a well experi- ity, especially at a time when enced corporate leader and the country is experiencing a local football devotee, told second wave of new Corona Botswana Guardian on Tues- Virus cases. day that, rebates will go a long The Commission, which way on ensuring companies is led by Pelotshweu Mot- are sustainable in the local logelwa, is also tasked with and international trading administering rebates (par- landscape. Most importantly, tial refunds) through specific rebates help with the reduc- guidelines. The agency now tion of production costs, al- has its hands full since they BOTC acting CEO, Pelotshweu Motlogelwa lowing the beneficiaries to have, through a government compete pound for pound Gazette, been tasked with vices imported for Covid -19 ministry directly procured with established entities. In ensuring the implementation fight falls under this category. goods worth P17 million Botswana, deserving compa- of guidelines pertaining to BOTC is tasked with helping from outside the country that nies have not been benefit- permits issued under Item with rebates related to some deals specifically with Corona ing from rebates largely due 412.11. This Item is specifi- of these goods. According to Virus. Local companies who to lack of information and cally for goods imported for Motlogelwa, one of the recent wish to benefit from these awareness. This explains why, the relief of distress of persons beneficiaries of these rebates rebates will be assessed by just before COVID -19 reared in cases of famine or national which fall under Item 412.11 BOTC before they are issued its ugly head, BOTC was on a disaster. As things stand, is the Ministry of Health with rebate certificates from some of the goods and/ser- and Wellness. Recently, the Botswana Unified Revenue ToTo pagePage 1630

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http://www.botswanaguardian.co.bw Botswana Guardian 16 BG www.botswanaguardian.co.bw BotswanaAugust Guardian 7, 2020 30 bg BUSINESSBUSINESS www.botswanaguardian.co.bw August 7, 2020 BOTC From pagePage 15 29 nation-wide tour to educate stakeholders about their mandate which ranges from rebates administration, regulation of imports and exports, protection of infant industries among others. In future, BOTC will draft more guide- lines to allow companies to benefit from their services. Motlogelwa, who is acting Chief Executive Officer, explained to this publication, that as more deserving companies benefit from services on of- fer, they (firms) will be in a position to grow the domestic economy through employment creation. His eyes light up when he talks about one of their mandate which focuses on infant industry protec- Tlou Energy Executive Director Gabaake Gabaake tion through established tariffs. Local companies, which need infant protection and are less than 8 years-old can apply to BOTC for assessment. In due course, BOTC will also draft guidelines which Tlou Energy sets will act as a yardstick to determine com- panies that can benefit from the above rebates. eyes on another 10- Now that Covid-19 has restricted movements and public gatherings, BOTC is exploring the use of webinars in mw tender order to reach stakeholders and educate them about services on offer. Just before the current lockdown was announced, Koobonye Ramokopelwa tion of this tender may the Company is evaluat- BOTC was just about to educate more BG reporter be delayed due to the Co- ing both debt and equity stakeholders in Mahalapye, SPEDU vid-19 pandemic and the funding options or a mix region, Orapa among others, on their lou Energy, the coal Company has not been of both,” said the company. mandate and mission. “We have been bed methane (CBM) provided with an expected Last month, Tlou Energy well received by our stakeholders,” said Tcompany, has dis- timeline for when final raised P24 million in an Motlogelwa, disclosing they have been closed government is cur- award of the tender will entitlement offer. to areas such as Gantsi, Maun, Palapye rently assessing its pro- be confirmed,” said the The company has also among others. Going forward, BOTC posal to construct a 10 mw Brisbane based company approached stated-owned plans to ‘have a look’ at all trade agree- CBM power plant which, which is headed by Tony company, Botswana De- ments that the country has to ensure they if approved, is expected to Gilby. velopment Corporation can help local companies benefit from further bolster its revenue. Few months ago, the for a possible funding. such. As a matter of fact, the Commis- More than two years company and BPC agreed Furthermore, Tlou Energy sion will also closely look at how it can ago, the Botswana Stock on a historic 2mw CBM told shareholders that, protect the local firms from dumping of Exchange quoted explorer contract. Behind the Covid-19 affected local import surges that can among others af- and soon to be energy scenes, the company has operations. “Many busi- fect the country’s trade competitiveness. producer submitted a pro- been looking for funds nesses including govern- There have been challenges related to posal to the Ministry of to kickstart the project ment departments are op- capacity of BOTC to execute its mandate, Mineral Resources, Green which will get them their erating at reduced capacity ostensibly due to the fact that they are Technology and Energy first revenue since explo- and some staff are working new kids on the block. The parent Min- Security for the develop- ration in the landlocked from home. Airports re- istry of Trade, Industry and Investment ment of a CBM Gas‐to‐ country some many years main closed to interna- has expectedly seconded some of their Power plant. According ago. “Project finance dis- tional travel, so some of employees to the agency. to the company, which cussions are continuing Tlou’s senior management In the meantime, a recruitment process will soon put pen to pa- with parties within and ex- and field staff have no ac- is underway to bolster up the agency’s per on their 2 mw power ternal to Botswana. Proj- cess to the country and capacity level. BOTC now has a full purchase agreement with ect finance is expected this may impact corporate board which is important for strategic Botswana Power Corpo- to be effectively split into negotiations and field op- direction and corporate governance. A ration (BPC), more ad- tranches, the first being erations. The Company fresh strategy will also be put in place. vice on the project from transmission line funding has senior staff on‐site at The board is chaired by well-known agri- government will be made to enable connection to all times to manage the cultural economist, Dr Howard Sigwele. in due course. “The Com- the grid and commence field operations including Stakeholders, who will be key to BOTC pany understands that the initial generation and monitoring of the Lesedi mandate, are the parent ministry and its tender is currently being thereafter expansion of 4 production pod,” said parastatals, BURS, Botswana Exporters assessed by the Attorney both gas and solar power the company which has and Manufacturers Association, among General’s Chambers in generation capacity. As prospecting licenses in the others. Gaborone. The adjudica- announced previously, country. Botswana Guardian August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw 31

Deposit rates as at August 2020

Type of deposit Nominal rates Actual rates Minimum opening account balance (BWP) Current 0.00% - 2.48% 0.00% - 2.51% 50 Call 0.00% - 2.47% 0.00% - 2.50% 10,000 Savings 0.00% - 3.75% 0.00% - 3.75% 100 91 days fixed 0.75% - 0.75% 0.75% - 0.75% 1,000 deposit 6 months fixed 1.52% - 1.69% 1.53% - 1.70% 1,000 deposit 12 months 1.75% - 2.25% 1.75% - 2.25% 1,000 fixed deposit 24 months 2.10% - 2.80% 2.10% - 2.80% 1,000 fixed deposit 36 months 2.20% - 3.00% 2.20% - 3.00% 1,000 fixed deposit Prime rate 5.75%

Absa Bank Botswana Limited (registered number BW00001237900) is regulated by the Bank of Botswana. Terms and conditions apply. Botswana Guardian www.botswanaguardian.co.bw BotswanaAugust Guardian 7, 2020 1832 BGbg BUSINESSBUSINESS www.botswanaguardian.co.bw August 7, 2020 Firms pessimistic about business conditions in Quarter 2 lowing the decline in the second quarter of 2020, despite the ongoing COVID-19 containment measures. “Overall, firms expect cost pressures to be subdued in the third quarter of 2020, mainly attributable to the expected decline in costs of wages, transport, rent and materials.” Though challenges have punctuated companies, some have received mitigat- ing efforts from the government. “The majority of the surveyed firms indicated that they had benefited from the wage subsidy while only a few had also benefited from other relief measures such as tax concessions, value added tax (VAT) refunds, loan repayment holiday, expedited government purchase orders, CBD is the business hub of Gaborone. and government loan guarantees with commercial banks.” BG reporter ment was consistent with the anticipated The bank, however said it is not clear decline in production, sales, profitability, why companies have failed to take ad- entral bank’s latest business expec- exports and imports of goods and ser- vantage of other benefits. tations survey has indicated that vices, among others attributed to ongo- Meanwhile, the BoB report said firms Ccompanies’ opinions on trade were ing respiratory disease outbreak. expect the economy to contract by 0.2 weighed down during the second quarter In addition, the weakening of the busi- percent in 2020 and inflation to average of the year. ness conditions is further attributed to 3.2 percent and 3.4 percent in 2020 and “Overall, firms were less optimistic deteriorating global economic activity 2021, respectively. about business conditions in the second also associated with the outbreak of the “Firms expectations about domestic quarter of 2020 compared to the previous COVID-19 pandemic. inflation have generally been on a down- quarter,” said Bank of Botswana (BoB), However, BoB highlights that firms that ward trend since 2013 and within the this week. have indicated level of optimism should Bank’s inflation objective range of three The bank indicated that the develop- improve in the third quarter of 2020 fol- to six percent since 2014.” BTC prioritizes digital solutions

BG reporter on the voice performance,” supported by expansion in said BTC Chairperson, Lorato EBITDA margin with bene- Botswana Telecommunica- Boakgomo-Ntakhwana. She fit of reduction in operating tions (BTC) intends to con- said the company plans to expenditure, focused work- tinue focusing on leveraging create seamless services using ing capital management and its network investments to a combination of fixed broad- disciplined capital invest- build digital solutions that band and wireless technolo- ment. Meanwhile, the com- enable businesses to operate. gies. Boakgomo-Ntakhwana pany has announced that The announcement comes highlighted that BTC’s recent it will continue to monitor at the backdrop of the com- investments in fixed and mo- developments related to the pany’s results for the finan- bile broadband put the com- COVID-19 pandemic. cial year ended 31 March pany in pole position for the Boakgomo-Ntakhwana 2020 and is lower than prior next phase of growth. The in- said BTC has taken several year. It recorded a profit vestments include completion steps to further strengthen before tax of P127 million, of major capital projects such BTC MD, Anthony the financial position and registering a decline of 35 as data centre, fixed broad- Masunga balance sheet, and main- percent compared with P197 band and mobile broadband tain financial liquidity and million reported in the previ- (4G). Boakgomo-Ntakhwana, transformation and automa- flexibility by improving on ous year. “Opportunity ex- however cites that the invest- tion in order to drive earn- service areas to optimise ists to increase share in the ments also led to an increase ings before interest, taxes, product off erings data consumption arena in in depreciation on network depreciation, and amortiza- The company will also re- particular up-scaling cus- assets. BTC will undertake tion (EBITDA) growth. She view capital investment and tomers to 4G platforms to a structural cost reduction further said efforts to im- strict monitoring of cash lessen impact of headwinds programme enabled by digital prove free cash flow will be flow projections monthly Botswana Guardian BotswanaAugust 7, Guardian2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw BG 17 August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw bgBUSIN BUSINESSESS 33

IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT LOBATSE Case No: CCMLB -000503-19

In the matter between: WOODWORLD (PTY) LTD t/a STORAGE SOLUTIONS PLAINTIFF And SWEEDIE MOLOKO KGOSIDIILE DEFENDANT Covid-19 lockdowns SUBSTITUTED SERVICE (Order 8 Rule 4) TO: SWEEDIE MOLOKO KGOSIDIILE an adult male of full legal capacity whose address for this purpose is PRIVATE BAG BR 215, GABORONE and whose further and better particulars are to Plaintiff unknown. (Herein called the “Defendant”).

TAKE NOTICE that by summons issued out of this court, you Have been called upon to give notice within 14 days after publication hereto, to the REGISTAR and to NYAMAMBI ATTORNEYS, the slacken rough Plaintiff’s Attorneys, of your intention to defend (if any) in an action wherein WOODWORLD (PTY) LTD t/a STORAGE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD of c/o Nyamambi Attorneys, Plot 3088, Extension 11, Gaborone, claims:

Payment in the amount of P2 939.99 jointly and severally one paying; Interest at 10% per annum; Cost of suit; diamonds sales Further and/or alternative relief. TAKE NOTICE FURTHER that if you fail to give such notice, judgment may be granted against you without further reference to you.

DATED AT GABORONE ON THIS 29TH DAY OF JULY 2020. Keikantse Lesemela This is mainly driven by a lengthy NYAMAMBI ATTORNEYS PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS PLOT 3088, NORTHRING ROAD BG Reporter nationwide lockdown from April EXTENSION 11, P O BOX 3359, GABORONE to 18 May. Due to the shutdown, e Beers group expects the de- production at Jwaneng declined by 34% to 4.3 million carats compared IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF mand for rough diamonds to BOTSWANA HELD AT LOBATSE Case No: CCMLB -000497-19 improve in the second half of to 6.6 million carats last year; while D In the matter between: WOODWORLD (PTY) LTD t/a STORAGE SOLUTIONS P L A I N T I F F 2020 and in the midst of uncertain production at Orapa fell by 39% to And market conditions. 3.1 million carats due to the lock- JOSEPH JEREOMY BUFFLES DEFENDANT The group revenue decreased by 54 down impact, as well as challenges SUBSTITUTED SERVICE (Order 8 Rule 4) TO: JOSEPH JEREOMY BUFFLES An adult male of full legal capacity whose address for percent to $1.2 billion in its half year relating to commissioning of new this purpose is P O BOX 37377, GABORONE and whose further and better particulars are ended June 2020. plant infrastructure. Meanwhile, in to Plaintiff unknown. (Herein called the “Defendant”). TAKE NOTICE that by summons issued out of this court, you Have been called upon to Rough diamond production de- Namibia production increased by give notice within 14 days after publication hereto, to the REGISTAR and to NYAMAMBI ATTORNEYS, the Plaintiff’s Attorneys, of your intention to defend (if any) in an action creased by 27% to 11.3 million carats six percent to 0.9 million carats as wherein WOODWORLD (PTY) LTD t/a STORAGE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD of c/o Nyamambi compared to 15.6 million produced opposed to 0.8 carats in the same Attorneys, Plot 3088, Extension 11, Gaborone, claims: Payment in the amount of P6 160.00 jointly and severally one paying; in the same period last year. This period last year. This was driven by Interest at 10% per annum; Cost of suit; is attributed to the Covid-19 lock- the marine operations as the Mafuta Further and/or alternative relief. downs in Southern Africa. crawler vessel was under planned TAKE NOTICE FURTHER that if you fail to give such notice, judgment may be granted Presenting the results last week De maintenance in the second quarter against you without further reference to you. of 2019. The other challenge lay in DATED AT GABORONE ON THIS 29TH DAY OF JULY 2020. Beers Diamond Trading Vice Presi- NYAMAMBI ATTORNEYS PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS dent, Paul Rowly said both diamond the implementation of measures to PLOT 3088, NORTHRING ROAD jewellery retail sales and rough enable continuity of the fleet while EXTENSION 11, P O BOX 3359, GABORONE diamond sales were significantly safeguarding the workforce. Rowly JUDGE: SEGOPOLO J impacted but the group expects highlighted that this increase was IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT GABORONE CASE NO. CVHGB-004119-19 improvement in the second half as offset by a 30% reduction at the land In the matter between: DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY (PTY) LIMITED Plaintiff operations to 0.1 million carats fol- and economies re-open. CLASSIC WOOD HOLDINGS (PTY) LIMITED First Defendant PELOYAME NTATSI Second Defendant “We are already seeing a strong lowing the Covid-19 lockdown. In BARULAGANYE MOGOTSI Third Defendant rebound in China and positive early South Africa, production increased NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN RESPECT OF MOVABLE PROPERTY BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Honourable Court, the following movable indications in the US.” by 37% at Venetia to 1.3 million property of the abovenamed Defendants will be sold by Deputy Sheriff Molebi Galeitsiwe in the manner herein set out. DATE OF SALE: Friday, 28th August 2020 TIME OF SALE: 09:00 A.M. He said significant challenges for carats supported by a significant in- VENUE OF SALE: Broadhurst Police Station rough diamond demand is set to crease in grade as the final ore from PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: 1 x white Toyota Land Cruiser Registration B457AUG; engine 1GLA385080; chassis JTELU71J0040069221 1 X black Mercedes Benz car Registration B900ARG; engine 27295231405025; chassis continue in the short term with the the open pit is mined prior to the WWDD2120542A130966 (engine not working) 1 x grey Nissan Station Wagon 3.5 Registration B220AWN; engine VQ35134671C; ongoing travel restrictions across transition to chassis JNITAW25020601825 (engine not working) TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 10% of accepted bid on acceptance. Detailed conditions may be inspected at the offices of Deputy Molebi Galeitsiwe. The Deputy Sheriff shall not be obliged to accept any bid Southern Africa, as well as the risk underground, partially offset by the made. of further lockdown. DATED AT GABORONE ON THIS 16th DAY OF July 2020. ARMSTRONGS ATTORNEYS Covid-19 cases in the Indian cut- However, Rowly pointed out that Plaintiff’s Attorneys Prime Plaza, Plot 74538 2nd Floor, Acacia House ting centres. the market outlook remains uncer- Western Commercial Road Central Business District P O Box 1368 “In the longer term, the outlook tain with a risk of a second wave of GABORONE [Ref: JCH/tw/43373] Covid-19 infections, ability of fiscal Deputy Sheriff Molebi Galeitsiwe for the diamond sector remains Cell No. 71632036 positive, and De Beers is accelerat- and monetary measure to support ing its business transformation from employment in consumer markets, discovery and mining, to how we sell and shape and strength of global rough diamonds to customers and macro-economic recovery. how consumers purchase diamond “Significant challenges for rough jewelry to ensure it retains its posi- diamond demand look set to con- tion as the world’s leading diamond tinue in the short-term, given ongo- business, “ said Rowly. ing travel restrictions and the risk TO ADVERTISE Currently, the group mining opera- of further Covid-19 cases in Indian tions restarted following the easing cutting centres”. HERE PLEASE of regional lockdowns, Rowly also highlighted that in the with Covid-19 measures in place to longer term, the outlook for the CONTACT: safeguard the workforce but produc- diamond industry remains positive tion resumed at lower levels, reflect- and De Beers is committed to lead- 390 8432 ing reduced demand for rough dia- ing the sector’s recovery. “Our busi- monds as a result of the pandemic. ness transformation will ensure we In Botswana, production was 36% remain in the best possible position lower at 7.5 million carats com- to capitalise on opportunities and to pared to 11.7 million carats in 2019. generate benefits for our partners.” Botswana Guardian 34 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw August 7, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTIFICATION FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMANT PLAN FOR THE EXPANSION OF BVI PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES TO INCLUDE A BLENDING AND FILLING LABORATORY

In compliance with Section 10(2) of the Environmental Assessment (EA) Act No 10 of 2010, the major findings of the Environmental Management Plan for the above project are as summarised below:

A. Nature and Magnitude of the Activity The proponent of the project, Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) produces six (6) types of vaccine products which are consumed locally and in most parts of the Southern Africa using chemicals, water and sophisticated technol- ogy. The proponent is experiencing a high demand for vaccine products hence the need to expand the facility. The proposed expansion measures approximately 800m2 and will include development and operation of a blending and filling laboratory, in order to meet market demands.

B. Location of the Activity Botswana Vaccine Institute is located at plot 6385/90 along Lejara road in Broadhurst Industrial, Gaborone.

C. Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Proposed Mitigation Measures The table below presents a summary of the impacts associated with proposed activity together with the proposed mitigation measures:

CONSTRUCTION PHASE Impact Mitigation Water contamination *Water contaminants such as chemicals and fuels must be stored in areas located away from water sources. *Bund walls should be constructed around refuelling and oil storages areas.

Increase in ambient noise levels *Ensure construction works are done only during the day. *Provide employees with ear protection.

OPERATION PHASE Impact Mitigation Air pollution due to smoke stack emissions *Regular servicing of laboratory machinery to ensure emissions are minimised. *Regular monitoring of incineration to ensure that emissions are minimised.

Increase in production waste *Waste produced from the site must be disposed of at legal and licenced waste facility. *Allow facilities for waste separation (recyclable materials), holding at drillers facility.

DECOMMISSIONING PHASE Impact Mitigation Risk of increase health and safety incidents/ accidents *Use well maintained and functioning equipment *Develop standard operating procedures and an emergency plan and a site health and safety plan before starting any *works. *Poor visibility and poor air quality due to dust and exhaustemissions *Dust suppression measures such as water spraying should implemented *Regular servicing of construction vehicles should be done to reduce emissions

Conclusion Conclusions drawn from the Environmental Impact Statement are that negative environmental impacts may arise as a result of the implementation of the project; the impacts are manageable and can be minimised by implementing the proposed mitigation measures. Positive impacts such as employment opportunities and increased production are also expected. Mitigation measures have been proposed to curb the adverse impacts and enhance the positive impacts, and if correctly implemented, most of the identified negative impacts will be minimised or eliminated.

Environmental Impact Statement Placement Copies of the Environmental Management Plan have been placed at the following locations for review by the general public and the Interested & Affected Parties (IAPs): 1.Department of Environmental Affairs Library- Gaborone. 2.Gaborone Public Library – Civic Center 3.Botswana Vaccine Institute Offices in Gaborone

Written comments from those likely to be affected by the project and other interested persons should be submitted to: The Director, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag 0068 Gaborone, Tel: 3902050, Fax: 3902051 or hand delivered to Travaglini House Plot 1271, Second Floor, Old Lobatse Road by the 21st August 2020. KITSISO MO SECHABENG

Kitsiso e e ntshiwa mabapi le Temana ya Bolesome ya Molao wa Tshekatsheko Tikologo wa Bolesome wa Ngwaga wa 2010

KITSISO SECHABA KA TSHEKATSHEKO, YA KAMEGO YA TIKOLOGO MABAPI LE KAGO YA NTLO YA MELEMO LE KAGO YA NTLO YA DITIRO TSA MARANYANE A GO TSWAKANYA MELEMO MO GABORONE

Mo go saleng morago tsetlana ya bolesome ya molao wa Tshekatsheko Tikologo (EA Act No. 10) wa ngwaga wa 2010; kitsiso sechaba e, e supa maduo a dipatlisiso tsa tshomarelo tikologo mabapi le tlhabololo e e akanyeditsweng.

A. Sebopego le bogolo jwaTiro Ba kompone ya Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) e dira mehuta ele merataro ya mekento ya go thibela malwetse e e dirisiwang mono gae le mo mafelong a mangwe mo Borwa jwa Aferika, ba dirisa metswako e e farolo- ganeng, metsi le botegeniki jo bomarara. Ba BVI ba itemogetse koketsego ya letlhoko la mekento ke ka moo ba oketsang dikago go oketsa ditirelo tsa bone. Kago e tla agiwang ke selekanyo sa 800m2 mme e tla akaretsa go tsamaisa ntlo ya ditiro tsa maranyane go tswakanya le go lebagana le lethoko le.

B. Lefelo la Tiro BVI e mo setsheng sa nomoro ya 6385/90, kwa Lejara road kwa Broadhurst Industrial mo Gaborone.

C. Ditlamoragotse di solofetsweng le Metlhaleya go leka go tila/go fokotsamanokonoko a tse di maswe Moalo o o fa tlase o supa tshoboko ya ditlamorago tse di amanngwang le tiro e, ga mmogo le metlhale e e akanyeditsweng go fokotsa manokonoko a ditlamorago dingwe le dingwe, go remeletswe mo ditshekatshekong tsa tiro e.

NAKO YA KAGO Ditlamorago Metlhaleya go di fokotsamanokonoko Kgotlelesegoyametsi *Dipe tse di kgotlelang metsi, jaaka leokwane le dikhemikhale di tshwanetse tsa bewa mo lefelong lele babalesigileng. *Go tshwanetse go agelelwa lefelo le le beelang leokwane le ole. Koketsegoyamodumo *Tiro ya kago e tshwanetse go dirwa motshegare ka nako ya tiro. *Babereki ba tshwanetse go fiwa tsa itshireletso go di dirisa mo ditsebeng.

NAKO YA TIRO Ditlamorago Metlhaleya go di fokotsamanokonoko *Kgotlelesegoyaphefo e bakwakemosi o tswangmomadirelong. *Go tshwanetse go baakanngwa di machine go fokotsa mosi o tswang mo go tsone. *Go tshwanetse ga elwatlhoko tiro ya go tshuba go netefatsa gore mosi o tswang ga o montsi thata. Koketsegoyamatlakala fa go dirwamelemo *Matlakala a tshwanetse a tshwarwa jaaka molao wa lephatla la matlakala ba lopa. Mabeelo a matlakala a tshwanetse a nna teng molefelong la tiro *Matlakala a aborai (hazardous waste) a tshwanetse go latlhelwakwamafelong a a ka fa molaong.

PAKA YA DIKAGO DI ROTLOLOLWA Ditlamorago Metlhaleya go di fokotsamanokonoko *Kgonagalo ya koketsego ya dikotsi mo lefelong la tiro *Go tshwanetse ga dirisiwa di dirisiwa tse di itekanetseng. *Go tshwanetse ganna le metlhale e tlhamaletseng ya pereko le ya go tsibogela diemo tsa tshoganyetso pele ga tiro e ka simololwa.

Kgotlelesegoyaphefo *Metlhaleya go ritibatsa lerole e tshwanetse ya tsenngwa motirisong. *Dikoloi le didirisiwa di tshwanetswe tsa sekwasekwa go tlhomamisa gore mosi o otswang mo go tsone ke ya selekanyo se seletlelesegang.

Kwa Motsubong Tshwetso e e tserweng mo lenaneong la pabalelo tikologo le le dirilweng ke gore, ditlamorago tse di bosula di tla nna teng ka ntlha ya tiro e. Ditlamorago tse, di tla kgona go laolesega mme gape di ka kgona go fokotswa manokonoko ka go diragatsa metlhale ya go fokotsa manokonoko. Ditlamorago tse di ntle jaaka ditshono tsa tiro le kgolo ya ditirelo tsa BVI di tla nna teng go tswa mo tirong e. Metlhale ya go fokotsa manokonoko a ditlamorago tse di bosula le go nonotsha tse dintle tsa tiro e, di nankotswe, mme ga di ka diragatswa sentle, bontsi jwa ditlamoroago tse di bosula di tla fokotswa kgotsa go nyeletswa Mafelo a meriti ya pego e ka bonwangmo go one

Meriti ya pego e, e ka bonwa mo mafelong a latelang go ka balwa ke sechaba le banaleseabe: 1.Lephata la Mereroyatsa Tikologo mo Gaborone. 2.Motlobo wa dibuka mo Gaborone. 3.Botswana Vaccine Institute in Gaborone

Dikakgelo tsotlhe tsa ba ba amegang di ka romelwa kwa go Mookamedi wa Lephata la Merero ya tsa Tikologo Gaborone Private Bag 0068, Gaborone, Tel: 3902050, Fax: 3902051 kana tsa isiswa kwa Travaglini House, Plot 1271, Second FloorOld Lobatse Road pele ga Phatwe a tlhola malatsi a le masome a mabedi le bongwe (21stAugust 2020). Botswana Guardian August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw 35 August 7, 2020 TRAVEL EATINGwww.botswanaguardian.co.bw OUT FOODIES COURT DIY A

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FOOD ENTREPRENEUR WITH A CAUSE Nollie Ngwira specializes in plant based meals

BG REPORTER Her relationship with food is on an- who is a really good cook for the other level. And Ngwira carefully se- inspiration. Her journey took a new ollie Ngwira loves lects and prepares everything she eats, turn five years ago when she started food. A versatile and with such ease and passion. to struggle with anxiety and depres- talented creative, Ng- N Ngwira preaches everything that has sion which changed her relationship wira is the brains behind The to do with a plant based meals. And in with food completely. She was on Avo Tree Good Food and Ca- her kitchen as evidenced on her many antidepressants for two years and tering. social media posts, she consumes an just turned a new leaf last year. It Going through her social media array of meals. was then that she decided to change page, you instantly pick how much She has always had a good relationship TO PAGE B she is passionate about what she eats. with food; credit goes to her mother, BotswanaBotswana GuardianGuardian B36BGSTYLE www.botswanaguardian.co.bw www.botswanaguardian.co.bw AugustAugust 7, 7, 2020 2020 Food entrepreneur HOMEMADE SALT with a cause AND SAUCES IN From page A a few things when it came to what she eats. “I needed to heal myself THE MARKET for the sake of my children. So I re- ally started eating more vegetables, IRENE SHONE fruits and drinking a lot of water,” BG CORRESPONDENT plain salt, plain Himalaya, Hima- laya and black pepper, Himalaya she explains. Seeing that there were a lot of peo- rand Salts chilli and Himalaya herbs. Chokwe notes that their rel- ple who were interested in her plant and based meals, she decided to share Sauces ish is cooked from G scratch by using with them this journey through boasts of a local vegetables her latest venture, a delivery ser- variety of vice of her daily meals. Clients also home-made and most people recommend have the option to subscribe for a seasoning, month, and they are guaranteed proudly made their sauces, which they de- to eat healthy meals prepared with out of salt from love every day. “A lot of people were the renowned liberately added to their grand salts. interested in my plant based meals Makgadikgadi and wanted to learn more. I am big salt, real dried She is of the view that packaging is on wellness and healthy eating hab- herbs and its as I struggled with this for years. capsicums. the ultimate goal of any other busi- So I felt this will be a good time Founder at Grand ness and therefore to encourage people to eat healthy, Salts and Sauces, they had to find a which really helps with chronic Mmaetsho Chokwe suitable branding illnesses as well as depression,” she says their products company to help explains. Ngwira highlights that are for home use, but them package their she is not a vegan or vegetarian. So have since been or- products for sale. what are Plant based eating pat- dered by restaurants “My interest in terns all about? She explains that and hotels, while creating home- they focus on foods primarily from other people utilize made seasoning plants. This includes not only fruits them as a gifting came as I realized and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, resort for both cor- that most of the oils, whole grains, legumes, and porate and personal spices on shelves beans. “It also does not mean that I gifts. have chemical will never eat meat or dairy,” says She tells BG Style based preservatives Ngwira. that this started with and colorants that Breaking down her amazing meals, their flagship prod- I presumed bad for She starts off by highlighting that uct being the Chilli my family health, so there are more vegetables and fruits Relish, and she adds I came up with an in her meals, and that she has also that it all started as a option to use real taken a conscious decision to eat hobby. salt from Makga- more home cooked meals as this “I would make home dikgadi salts,” she allows her to see what goes in her entertaining relishes explained. meals. “I am more aware of what and seasoning salts She adds that I eat and I eat to nurture my body and always packaged using grinders and to feel good and that is a ma- the left-over relishes for the seasoning jor difference,” she says. She likes for family and close salts as ingredi- working with a number of ingredi- friends who always ents come in their ents that include ginger, garlic, soy approved them and en- most natural dry form. sauce, tahini, nutritional yeast, nuts/ couraged me to make more to share She adds that they aim at selling at seeds, dates, lemons, limes, micro with the universe,” she said. They an international level. “Our vision greens, chickpea flour, chili flakes, now currently sell a variety of their is to see Grand salts being avail- black peppercorns, onion powder, products at Squaremart in CBD and able for sale in all chain stores across miso sauce, moringa, green matcha Health Generation at Airport Junc- the country and in the international and spirulina. “Everything listed tion Mall. market. It would even be great to above brings a really good twist to Among their products, they have; see the State House chef using our the vegetable stir fries and roasts, chilli relish, grand blends, ginger products for the first family,” says smoothies, soups, bean and veg- chilli, grand mexican, salt n pepper, Chokwe. To page E Botswana Guardian August 7, 7, 2020 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bwwww.botswanaguardian.co.bw BGSTYLE37C ASALI HAIR PRODUCTS ON THE SHELVES

and baby care products. Their current range is made up of Asali Sulphate free herbal cleanser and Asali Avacado and Almond conditioning smoothie on the hair care line, Asali sulphate free lav- ender baby cleanser for the baby range and and Asali mango and almond moisturising cream for everyone. She explains that extensive knowledge is required while dealing with skin care, and so during the country’s first lockdown, she utilized the opportu- nity to enrol for a Diploma in Natural Hair care formulation from a school of natural skin care based in the UK. “This was a perfect opportunity for me as I paid and enrolled for an online course of two years but managed to finish it in five months because of the burning passion that I have for beauty IRENE SHONE and skin care,” she says. BG CORRESPONDENT She notes that she awaits her results She has done research for five years sali Hair and Body care before joining the industry and started products, locally manu- with her own products towards the end Afactured boasts of rich of last year. Noticing that there are loving ingredients. toxic ingredients used by some brands, Owner and Formulator at Asali Hair this inspired Nlanda to close that gap. and Body care products, Norma Nlan- “Ingredients like parabens, silicones da tells BG Style that their products and sulphates are just bad and so, I do are inspired by nature and powered by not include them in my products,” she science. said. Her first released product is Asali She is of the view that as part of hy- Mango and Almond moisturising giene and lifestyle, everyone desires to cream and she appreciates the feed- look good. back that she gets from the locals as it The start-up has a variety of products encouraged her to add more products that ranges from skin care, hair care to her range. “Asali Lavender baby cleanser has calming properties while the Asali sul- phate free herbal cleanser has soothing and these have just answered needs to many of our clients,” she says. Her Asali Avacado Almond conditioning smoothie also has positive reviews for people’s hair care. She says that the ingredients that she and she would since be a certified pro- uses makes her brand unique in the fessional cosmetics formulator along Botswana and she is of the view that her products as a graduate of Degree Asali brand is the only one that uses in Economics and Public Administra- mango butter, almond oil and wheat tion from the University of Botswana germ oil in the production of her (UB). products. Nlanda explains that she has always “The aim is not to only to be a local wanted to be a brand ambassador for household name, but to be an inter- skin or hair brand, and so this moti- national brand and we are currently in vated her to work hard towards her talks with a UK based online boutique dream, as she is now her products’ to stock Asali products,” Nlanda dis- brand ambassador. closed. bg BotswanaBotswana GuardianGuardian D38BGSTYLESPORT www.botswanaguardian.co.bw www.botswanaguardian.co.bw AugustAugust 7, 7, 2020 2020 O.LEP CLOTHING MAKING INROADS

IRENE SHONE BG CORRESPONDENT “From an early age, I started devel- on trees. He says this style was called oping the love for urban culture with ‘Lejaja’ and it was a solid brand philos- heavy influence from the Kwaito cul- ophy that acknowledged imperfections. .Lep Clothing is set to ture, the dickies and all-stars. I was All his life he took a developmental diversify the local fash- about that lifestyle back then in 2005 route to make perfection in the indus- ion industry, as it focus- O and that has helped me to develop an try, and so he ended up at a technical es on urban wear and unique eye for designing and subconsciously college to learn more and enhance the details on their clothes. identified elements that make gar- skills he garnered from Fashion and The clothing label told BG Style that ments that appeal to people. Fabrics at senior school. the brand is about making every piece “I specifically focused on the details He discloses that O.Lep clothing was a master piece and setting themselves like stitches, pockets, prints and sil- about urban/street wear from onset but apart is very essential to their business. houettes and automatically started as they got more attention on fashion CEO at O.Lep, Oteng Lepere, also a experimenting with garments,” noted shows, their concept diverted to ‘glitz creative director says they design casual Lepere. In 2006, he says he started de- and glamour’ and the couture type of wear, smart casual, corporate wear and constructing old garments and adding fashion which fits into the internation- sportswear. He emphasized that what details to his own clothes, which cap- al standard. They take pride in being they create is not always black or white tivated a lot of people, who now form accorded an opportunity to dress local but rather a subtle balance between the part of his clients. pageantries. Thus, they dressed Miss two. He has already been to design com- Botswana contestants last year for their “Our designs are mostly street/urban petitions like President’s Day Compe- sportswear session. but with some elegance and smart tition and also showcased his clothes Lepere boasts that this is one of the sense to it and we take pride by estab- at various fashion shows, including; X greatest moments they have ever had lishing all this here in Botswana,” he Fashions without borders. under their brand. They also operate said. Lepere says that creativity skills Lepere reiterates the brand has come under the tag line ‘Kgaba o ikgabise’ make the work much easier at their a long way, as O.Lep has always used which literally translates to look good, company, as he is very certain about every opportunity that he got to show feel good, since they believe that fash- what is supposed to be done to stand his creativity within the fashion plat- ion has an impact in boosting people’s out within the industry. He adds that form. He notes that at some point, he confidence. he has always had interest in clothing was experimenting with hand sewn O.Lep disclosed to BG Style that they brands, from a young age and this has applique techniques, closed finished brainstorm, sketch and design their motivated the birth of his company. with edges left to free abstract designs own pieces, which makes them unique Botswana Guardian bgSPORT August 7, 7, 2020 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bwwww.botswanaguardian.co.bw BGSTYLE39E DON’T JUST SURVIVE, THRIVE ELEGANT our life to look, right? Difficult times in life require us to redefine many LIVING objectives; we have to re-modify them Patricia Nkwane to fit our new situations, so we must define what betterment looks like for “My mission in life is not merely to sur- us. vive, but to thrive; and to do so with some If we cannot define it, we cannot passion, some compassion, some humour resource it. So what do betterment and some style.” - Maya Angelou and success look like to you, is it better We often say we are going through emotional or physical health, healthy a challenging time, but the truth is all relationships, better grades, a strong times are challenging hence one needs career? It’s okay to modify your priori- to master the art of resilience and how ties as they’ll likely change from time to persevere. Life is not always easy. to time, but having this framework at Food entrepreneur You have to go through tough times. every phase in life can really help you Learning to be resilient, growing stay focused in the game, irrespective From page B through change and thriving no matter of what is happening outside. what we are going through is the path Be positive etables stews, frittatas, pasta dishes to true fulfilment in life. Resilience is a You should always remain positive. even fresh juices,” she explains. skill and one needs to learn it, we may The situation you might be going have developed it in childhood or never The benefits of these amazing meals, through is temporary. Better days will she says she benefits a lot from her had circumstances or resources that come. So, you should think about the amazing meals: she has a lot of en- help you learn to be resilient. The good future and stay positive. You should news is that resilience is something we try to turn any negative situation into ergy and has shed off some weight can develop at any time in our lives. a positive one and think that whatever as she is no longer consuming a lot We need to know how to cope with the happens is for your good. You should of junk. “My gut health has also different challenging situations that life release negativity when you are going improved so much. It has helped me will throw our way. Today we are shar- through tough times as it makes things with inflammation, my skin is clear, ing some tips that can help you thrive look worse than they already are. and my hair is growing so fast. I am during challenging times. Talk to someone. also more positive maybe because of Accept the situation Relationships are a critical component having so much energy you know,” No matter how bad the situation is, of living a life with meaning and joy. she says, adding that she is able to you should first accept it. Denying the When you are going through a hard wake up without any struggles. fact that you are in such a situation will time, it is the natural reaction to shut But with every experience in the make it more difficult for you to come everyone off, go in your own little hole kitchen comes some not so pleas- out of it. Only when you have accepted and I completely get that. But heal- ant end results in her journey to it, you can then focus on how to make ing and improving require support, so creating new dishes. “I have created things better. You will start thinking don’t go at it alone. Be brave enough to really bad dishes, I have burnt some positively and start taking actions. ask for help when you need it. There is of these new dishes and I’ve failed Keep the big picture in mind. no award for doing all the hard things so many times and ended up feeling What you’re going through is just a alone. Reach out. Talk to someone, like it is not worth it; and I think chapter in your book, not your entire even if it’s just one person. They might my love for cooking really saved book. Maybe it’s just one paragraph, have a helpful perspective that enables me. I kept trying until today and it’s or maybe even a sentence. The rest of you to thrive even further through this been so rewarding,” says Ngwira. the story is still unwritten, and once difficult time. Long term, she wants to expand When conditions are optimal, thriv- the difficult patch leaves you, you will her business, sharing this journey have a blank page which means a new ing is a lot easier. When conditions are bleak, thriving is not always so easy but with more people. She would like chapter to change the record, a new to write a lot of plant based recipe beginning awaits you. There is so much if we redefine how we thrive, and just to your life than that moment. Your think to ourselves in a moment then books, pop up restaurants around destiny awaits you. we can persevere. Mind you self love Gaborone and other major towns, comes at the top of all healing or thriv- making products and selling them. Define your success. ing tips one can ever give you. 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Amos concludes plagued season BOTCHED SEASON…Amos along with other local athletes have been interrupted by the COVID 19 pandemic this year. Athlete competes in last run at Oregon, USA this weekend

Isaac Pheko for a breather. not been fazed by the strange season. BG reporter In an interview this week Amos, who is “This has been a good time for me to based in Oregon under the Oregon Track try on new ways of doing something. I ATHLETICS Elite club, confirmed that he will not be was doing more mileage this year and otswana’s premier elite runner competing in the lucrative Diamond my main goal was to see how far my and currently the fastest man League season opener in Monaco this body could take me.” Bin the world at 800m meters, weekend possibly due to international Amos, Botswana’s only Olympic Nijel Amos, is expected to compete in travel ban. The shockwaves of the CO- medallist after scooping the 800m Oregon USA this weekend. The race is VID-19 pandemic have affected many silver at the 2012 London Olympics likely to be Amos’ last competitive run international athletes like Amos as they said he focused on his vulnerability in the COVID-19 plagued 2020 season have found it difficult to travel and com- before he returns home to Botswana pete. Nevertheless the star athlete has ToTo Pagepage 2742

IMPORTED BOOTS…FUB is Imported boots treated equally adamant that foreign players are being equal treatment Domestic by their clubs as their local League suspension afflicting all players counterparts amidst the COVID 19 pandemic. league …Both Foreign and local players on survival mode

Kabelo Gadise home but their economic faces BG correspondent situation amidst football suspension in Botswana is bold new FOOTBALL no worse than their local Foreign players plying their counterparts. An interview trade in the BTC Premier- with Footballers Union future ship may be far away from Botswana (FUB) this week SEEsee PAGEPage 4429 To pagePage 28 43 Botswana Guardian Botswana Guardian August42 bg 7, 2020SPORT www.botswanaguardian.co.bw www.botswanaguardian.co.bw BG SPORTAugust 7, 202027 Amos concludes plagued season FromFrom Page page 41 26

to injuries when intensity increases during competition.“All this hard work has given us positive results thus far and now we know I can do more and how I should go around it in terms of diet and treatments.” Amos, affectionately known as Zoro INTERNATIONAL RANKS…The Botswana Cricket Association has been recognised in Botswana said that he has now as an emerging international force by the ICC. collected all the necessary data for future competitions. Regarding his race this coming ICC recognises weekend Amos said: “I am going into this 800m race not looking for a fast time. I proved I can run fast, be- ing currently the fastest in the world Botswana cricket last year and fastest in the world since 2012 Olympics.” A confident Amos said he has proven his grit and BG reporter Rwanda Cricket Association won the ability by winning elite competitions Cricket Builds Hope female empower- like previous Diamond league race CRICKET ment programme which uses cricket meetings. “With all that is going on as a tool for social change among dis- he Botswana Cricket Associa- currently, this has become an op- advantaged women; in this category tion (BCA) has been celebrated portunity for me to try another way the four regional winners are Bhutan, Tas one of international cricket’s of racing and practice for champion- Chile, Indonesia and Scotland. emerging forces at the ICC Develop- ship races. This weekend I am going Cricket Namibia have been awarded ment Awards where the outstanding into this race with one goal, the strat- the ICC Associate Member Men’s Per- achievements accomplished by Associ- egy will be to hold back as much as I formance of the Year award, for the ate Members in 2019 were recognized. can and close strong. A 1:45sec will must-win game against Hong Kong in Botswana was the regional winner at be great for me.” Meanwhile, Amos the ICC World Cricket League Division the recently held awards. There were previously mentioned that he has 2 in April 2019. The victory secured the four regional winners and the other lost over P1 million in earning this African team One Day International three were Brazil, Malaysia and the year due to the international compli- status for the first time in 16 years and Netherlands. cations of the Covid-19 pandemic. a place in the Men’s Cricket World Cup The Awards celebrate six different Nevertheless, the star athlete who is League 2 (CWC League 2) as part of the global champions and eight regional on good form has since qualified for qualification pathway for Men’s Cricket winners showcasing the impactful sto- the 2021 Tokyo Olympic. ries of growing cricket across the world. World Cup 2023. The awards include recognition of mass The winners were selected by an participation programmes, national Independent Panel comprising of team performances, digital innova- HD Ackerman (Broadcaster), Peter tion and social responsibility - where Della Penna (Journalist), Krishnendu cricket is used to improve communities Chakraborty (Facebook representa- around the world. tive), Natalie Germanos (Broadcaster), Cricket PNG have been recognized Isobel Joyce (Former Ireland captain), for their work in attracting new partici- Meg Lanning (Player), Nick Pryde pants to the game of cricket, with over (Cricket Administrator, ECB), Mith- 235,000 people including a 50% gender ali Raj (Player), Phil Simmons (West split involved in the following pro- Indies Head Coach), Lisa Sthalekar grammes.PNG won the Gray-Nicolls (Broadcaster) and Zunilka Whitnall Participation programme of the year. (UNICEF representative). Botswana Guardian Botswana Guardian August28 BG 7, 2020 SPORT www.botswanaguardian.co.bw www.botswanaguardian.co.bw bgSPORTAugust 7,43 2020 League suspension

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revealed that both foreign and lo- cal players are on the same boat regarding contractual issues with their teams and all parties are waiting with bated breath to benefit from FIFA financial assistance. In the current situation where football has been halted and clubs are making less to no income it has proven difficult for teams to keep paying the players, let alone, foreign ATHLETE EDUCATION…The BNOC has taken an opportunity to provide learning courses players whose salaries are relatively for athletes while there is no field action due to COVID-19 steep. Many teams are proposing to suspend the contracts of players until everything has returned back to normal. The suspension of con- BNOC conducts online tracts will mean teams pay players a monthly allowance instead of a full salary. courses for athletes “The suspension of contracts doesn’t mean players are not going Kabelo Gadise to be paid, what it seeks to address BG correspondent The course is that the player cannot enforce the contract by saying the team should ATHLETICS has different pay him a full salary and the team he Botswana National Olympic modules, which cannot enforce the contract by Committee (BNOC) successfully forcing the player to train and play conducted two Virtual courses for include injury matches because there is no activ- T ity,” Football Union of Botswana local Athletes. The initiative, which is management, the first of its kind in Botswana, is meant (FUB) Secretary General Kgosana to empower athletes on Sports admin- financial Masaseng said in an interview. istration, taking advantage of the global According to Masaseng, the sus- lockdown measures which have resulted management pension of the contracts is on the in suspension of annual sporting events. basis of contractual obligations. In a recent interview with BG Sport, and many other He added that despite clubs having Programmes Officer-Athletes Man- diverse topics. their hands tied, they are still obliged agement and International Relations, to pay players, unless contracts are Modise Mgadla said the course is target- terminated. “Negotiations on sus- ing athletes who are nearing retirement received their certificates and awards for pension of contracts are ongoing , and have interest in running for admin- their sterling performances in class.” you will remember that these players istration roles once they have hung up However, participants in the first course are still contracted and nothing has their boots. were active athletes mainly those in changed on that. It’s just to make “The course has different modules, preparations for Tokyo 2020 Games. The sure that they are not neglected dur- which include injury management, fi- second course which will be conducted ing this period.” Masaseng explained nancial management and many other in the second week of August will also that the current predicament does diverse topics. The course was addressed target athletes nearing retirement from not only involve foreign players. to athletes who are nearing retirement active participation in sport as submitted “It’s not only a problem for the and might have a burning desire to take by National Federations. foreigners but all the players. This up many other roles as administrators.” Six OS certified National Course Di- is why we wanted all the players to The first course which started on the rectors facilitate the course together with be covered by all means necessary. 23rd of July 2020 was concluded on the three guest facilitators. The BNOC pro- The funds coming from FIFA is 29th of July. “There was a meet and greet vides internet data for athletes to login intended to assist in this regard and session scheduled on the 30th of July for the course sessions which runs for as such all players would be paid for 2020, where athletes who were success- about 2hrs 30min daily from 08:00am a period until December.” ful land managed to complete the course until 10:30am. Botswana Guardian Botswana Guardian August 7, 2020 www.botswanaguardian.co.bw BG SPORT 29 44 bgSPORT www.botswanaguardian.co.bw August 7, 2020 Sibanda gone but not forgotten

Kabelo Gadise tion with the player was rather not at a BG correspondent personal level his discipline and charac- ter on the field of play were unsurpassed. he local football fraternity has been For those who worked closely with him shattered by the recent passing that doesn’t change. “It’s a sad day for Tof Zimbabwean midfielder gM cini football, it stabs deep especially for us Sibanda who plied his trade at FC Sat- who worked closely with him, he was a mos, Security Systems, Orapa United great leader, a true professional very dis- and BDF XI before returning back ciplined and committed to his work on home. Unconfirmed reports indicate that and off the field of play,” former Security Sibanda battled with illiness for some Systems coach Thaloba Nthaga described time, although gone soon the player will UNTIMELY DEATH…The late Sibanda was the player. Former Zebras and BDF XI remain in the memories of many foot- a hardworking player revered by both his captain Bonolo Phuduhudu admired the peers and supporters. ball lovers across the country given his Zimbabwe born midfield, “we crossed passion and love that spread outside the of the field to the other.His body would paths when he played at Orapa and Sys- football pitch. sweat profusely as he carried on until the tems, he was always a tough opponent With a big whole in our hearts we have last whistle. With a big heart and able but when he came to BDF I got to know to admit that the player is gone and all to throw himself at every challenge he him to be a humble guy, hardworking on that is left is for us to cherish memories was my type of player and then I started the field of play and willing to go an extra we have of him. Sibanda was blessed observing and following him, from Sys- mile for the team. He was disciplined and with the football brains, the first time my tems to Orapa United then BDF XI. Just a very good footballer.” Although he did eyes crossed paths with him was several at 29, all the good he has done inside the not win many trophies while plying his years ago at Lobatse Sports Complex. football pitch remains memories that will trade in Botswana, Sibanda will always That time he was donning the Security take away the power of the painful hurt. be remembered for his outstanding per- Systems colours playing against Gun- That when we think of him we can divert formance in the 2016 Mascom Top 8; he ners; his ball retention and recovery was to the good memories that will continue helped Orapa United to win their maiden immaculate as he played from one end to heal our hearts.Although my interac- Mascom Top 8 trophy. Domestic league faces bold new future Transformation of Botswana football in motion

Kabelo Gadise FIFA professional department and Mamelodi Consultancy BG correspondent being at the forefront. As the new era dawns, the company is expected to rebrand local football and make it appealing and FOOTBALL entice many partners that will get value for their money once After years of toiling, debate, hits and misses the Botswana they have invested in the league. Premier League (BPL)was finally announced as a standalone In an interview this week local football pundit, Citie Ke- legal entity. This effectively means the league will be -de agakwa, applauded the move, adding that there will be more tached from the umbrella Botswana Football Association productivity. “This means that they are going to negotiate their (BFA), with the expectation that the new entity will be sponsorship deals, broadcasting rights and strive for profit like responsible for running its own affairs with the 16 affiliate parastatal entities.” According to Keagakwa, the teams will have teams as shareholders. It has not been an easy road as the to fit in and change their operations. “Most clubs are Societies BFA has long explored various resolutions to grant the elite and therefore they have to fit into this business model just by league autonomy. However, process has experienced a lot of changing their operations; if they are successful in that man- gremlins and roadblocks along the way. Lack of sponsorship ner then everything will fit like a glove to a hand.” , clear vision and a clever business models have contributed Adding to that he said that the transformation comes into to the league being a long suffering organizations with the effect when Club Licensing is currently being rolled out. “This BFA having to intervene and quell some of its shenanigans transformation will help with the demands of club licensing over the years. Fast forward to 2020 and the stars seems to which have been giving teams a headache.” have finally aligned for the long suffering domestic league In the same light, he said clubs will have to deal with issues as progress is finally being made. In a recently released state- which have been giving them a headache more closely now; ment, the BFA announced that the Botswana Football League clubs will determine the timely disbursement of grants among (Pty) Ltd is now registered with Companies and Intellectual many other things. Meanwhile recent reports are that ,the BPL Properties Authority (CIPA); this means that the company will will be looking at having at least four competitions in a season operate independently without any influence from the BFA. which will include the League, the FA Cup, Top 8 tournament According to the press statement, the journey to making the and the charity cup to strengthen competition and grow local dream a reality began with the help of many stakeholders, the football.