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DAILY YOUR VOICE IN PARLIAMENT THE FIRST MEETING OF THE FIFTH SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT WEDNESDAYTUESDAYTUESDAY 2013 07 NOVEMBERNOVEMBER NOVEMBER 20182018 2018 ENGLISH VERSION HANSARD NO. 192 DISCLAIMER Unofficial Hansard This transcript of Parliamentary proceedings is an unofficial version of the Hansard and may contain inaccuracies. It is hereby published for general purposes only. The final edited version of the Hansard will be published when available and can be obtained from the Assistant Clerk (Editorial). THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER The Hon. Gladys K. T. Kokorwe PH, MP. DEPUTY SPEAKER The Hon. Kagiso P. Molatlhegi, MP Gaborone South Clerk of the National Assembly - Ms B. N. Dithapo Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly - Mr L. T. Gaolaolwe Learned Parliamentary Counsel - Ms M. Mokgosi Assistant Clerk (E) - Mr R. Josiah CABINET His Excellency Dr M. E. K. Masisi, MP - President His Honour S. Tsogwane, MP. (Boteti West) - Vice President Hon. Dr P. Venson-Moitoi, MP. (Serowe South) - Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. O. K. Mokaila, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Transport and Communications Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Hon. N. E. Molefhi, MP. (Selebi Phikwe East) - Administration Hon. S. Kgathi, MP. (Bobonong) - Minister of Defence, Justice and Security Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Hon. T. S. Khama, MP. (Serowe West) - Tourism Hon. B. Arone, MP. (Okavango) - Minister of Basic Education Hon. D. K. Makgato, MP. (Sefhare - Ramokgonami) - Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs Hon. O. K. Matambo, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Finance and Economic Development Hon. V. T. Seretse, MP. (Lentsweletau - Mmopane) - Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development Hon. M. N. Ngaka, MP (Takatokwane) - Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology Hon. Dr U. Dow, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation Minister of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Hon. T. Mabeo, MP. (Thamaga - Kumakwane) - Development Hon. Dr A. Madigele, MP. (Mmathethe - Minister of Health and Wellness Molapowabojang) - Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Hon. E. M. Molale, MP. (Specially Elected) - Security Hon. K. Mzwinila, MP (Mmadinare) - Minister of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services Hon. T. Olopeng, MP. (Tonota) - Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development Hon. P. P. Ralotsia, MP. (Kanye North) - Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security Hon. B. J. Kenewendo, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Hon. B. M. Tshireletso, MP. (Mahalapye East) - Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Development Hon. M. M. Goya, MP. (Palapye) - Assistant Minister, Investment, Trade and Industry Assistant Minister, Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Hon. D. P. Makgalemele, MP (Shoshong) - Development Assistant Minister, Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Hon. F. M. M. Molao, MP (Shashe West) - Technology Hon. K. K. Autlwetse, MP (Serowe North) - Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Development Hon. G. B. Butale, MP (Tati West) - Assistant Minister, Health and Wellness Hon. T. Kwerepe, MP (Ngami) - Assistant Minister, Basic Education Assistant Minister, Land Management, Water and Sanitation Hon. I. E. Moipisi, MP (Kgalagadi North) - Services Assistant Minister, Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Hon. M. R. Shamukuni, MP (Chobe) - Administration Hon. F. S. Van Der Westhuizen, MP. (Kgalagadi South) - Assistant Minister, Agricultural Development and Food Security MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES Names Constituency RULING PARTY (Botswana Democratic Party) Hon. S. M. Guma, MP Tati East Hon. C. De Graaff, MP Ghanzi South Hon. P. M. Maele, MP Lerala - Maunatlala Hon. L. Kablay, MP Letlhakeng - Lephephe Hon. S. Lelatisitswe, MP Boteti East Hon. J. Molefe, MP Mahalapye West Hon. K. Markus, MP Maun East Hon. P. Majaga, MP Nata-Gweta Hon. M. I. Moswaane, MP Francistown West Hon. B. H. Billy, MP Francistown East Hon. E. J. Batshu, MP Nkange Hon. S. Kebonang, MP Lobatse Hon. K. S. Gare, MP Moshupa-Manyana Hon. M. R. Reatile, MP Specially Elected OPPOSITION (Umbrella for Democratic Change) Hon. Adv. D. G. Boko, MP (Leader of Opposition) Gaborone Bonnington North Hon. G. S. M. Mangole, MP Mochudi West Hon. A. S. Kesupile, MP Kanye South Hon. N. S. L. M. Salakae, MP Ghanzi North Hon. Dr. T. O. M. Mmatli, MP Molepolole South Hon. S. Ntlhaile, MP Jwaneng -Mabutsane Hon. M. I. Khan, MP Molepolole North Hon. Kgosi Lotlamoreng II Goodhope - Mabule Hon. D. L. Keorapetse, MP Selebi Phikwe West Hon. S. O. S. Rantuana, MP Ramotswa Hon. K. M. Segokgo, MP Tlokweng Hon. B. M. Molebatsi, MP Mochudi East (Alliance for Progressives) Hon. W. B. Mmolotsi, MP Francistown South Hon. Maj. Gen. P. Mokgware, MP Gabane-Mmankgodi Hon. N. N. Gaolathe, MP Gaborone Bonnington South Hon. S. Kgoroba, MP Mogoditshane Hon. Dr P. Butale, MP Gaborone Central Hon. H. G. Nkaigwa, MP Gaborone North (Independent Member of Parliament) Hon. T. Moremi, MP Maun West TABLE OF CONTENTS THE FIRST MEETING OF THE FIFTH SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT Tuesday 20 November, 2018 CONTENTS PAGE (S) QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER...............................................................................................1 - 6 WRITTEN ANSWER TO QUESTION NUMBER 1............................................................................5 Response to the President’s Speech Motion (Resumed Debate)..................................................................................................................7 - 34 ANNEX I..........................................................................................................................................35 - 36 ANNEX II................................................................................................................................................37 Tuesday 20th November 2018 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER Tuesday 20th November, 2018 (iii) strategies in place to support these street vendors; THE ASSEMBLY met at 2:00 p.m. (iv) the contribution made by these street vendors to the society; and (THE SPEAKER in the Chair) (v) if there was a study conducted to find out the P R A Y E R S number of dependents of these street vendors * * * * before the destruction of their structures and the findings thereof. MR SPEAKER (MR MOLATLHEGI): Order! Good afternoon Honourable Members. Let us start with ASSISTANT MINISTER OF LOCAL questions. Honourable Reatile is not in the House. GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (MS TSHIRELETSO): Mr Speaker, I am aware QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER that during the last week of April 2018, Bye-Law Enforcement officers based in Boteti Sub-District REVIEW OF CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR Council destroyed temporary structures/shacks for MEMBERS OF BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCE street vendors in Letlhakane Village. (BDF) AND POLICE SERVICE (i) Mr Speaker, the reasons for destruction of these MR H. G. NKAIGWA (GABORONE NORTH): shacks are that the vendors and hawkers erected asked the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security: permanent structures, contrary to Central District (i) when the Minister will review the conditions of Council Hawking and Street Vending Bye-Laws of service for members of the Botswana Defence 2008. Furthermore, most of the shacks (mekhukhu) Force and Botswana Police Service as promised were in a dilapidated state while some were left in Parliament; unmaintained for long periods. The structures were a safe haven for criminals and harboring (ii) if he is aware that despite the risk within these of illegal activities. Boteti Sub-District Council professions, their salaries and allowances are still held consultative meetings with the hawkers and very low; and street vendors on the 12th September 2017 and 6th October 2017, before the operation for removal of (iii) what is being done to address shortage of illegal structures. accommodation as some soldiers are still accommodated in tents. (ii) Hawkers are permitted to operate anywhere within the council jurisdiction, provided they comply Later Date. by not erecting any permanent structures at their places of operation. They are also allowed to DESTRUCTION OF STRUCTURES/SHACKS operate using gazebos and mountable shades. FOR STREET VENDORS IN LETLHAKANE VILLAGE (iii) Mr Speaker, council has since acquired ownership of designated open spaces from the land board in MR S. LELATISITSWE (BOTETI EAST): asked the September 2018. The initiative is meant to lease Minister of Local Government and Rural Development such spaces to small businesses who intend to if she is aware that during the last week of April 2018, erect structures. Bye-Law Enforcement Officers based in Boteti Sub- (iv) The vendors are issued with licenses which in turn District Council destroyed temporary structures/shacks leads to employment creation, hence contribute to (mekhukhu) for street vendors in Letlhakane village; poverty alleviation. and if so, to state: (v) There was no study conducted because it was (i) the reasons for the destruction of these shacks; not necessary. The operation was an enforcement exercise of conditions attached to the traders’ (ii) what the ministry is doing to ensure that these licenses in line with the Central District Council people are given space to operate from and when Hawking and Street Vending Bye-Laws of 2008. I it will be done; thank you Mr Speaker. Hansard No 192 1 Tuesday 20th November