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DAILY YOUR VOICE IN PARLIAMENT THE FIRSTTHE SECOND MEETING MEETING OF THE OF THE FIFTH FIRST SESSION SESSION OF THEOF ELEVENTH THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT PARLIAMENT WEDNESDAYTUESDAYTHURSDAY 13 0705 NOVEMBER NOVEMBERMARCH 2020 2018 2018 ENGLISH VERSION HANSARDHANSARD NO. 192196 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. Phandu T. C. Skelemani PH, MP. DEPUTY SPEAKER The Hon. Mabuse M. Pule, MP. (Mochudi East) 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 Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Hon. K. N. S. Morwaeng, MP. (Molepolole South) - Administration Hon. K. T. Mmusi, MP. (Gabane-Mmankgodi) - Minister of Defence, Justice and Security Hon. Dr U. Dow, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation Hon. E. M. Molale, MP. (Goodhope-Mabule ) - Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Dr E. G. Dikoloti MP. (Mmathethe-Molapowabojang) - Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation Hon. P. K. Kereng, MP. (Specially Elected) - and Tourism Hon. Dr L. Kwape, MP. (Kanye South) - Minister of Health and Wellness Hon. T.M. Segokgo, MP. (Tlokweng) - Minister of Transport and Communications Hon. K. Mzwinila, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Hon. T. M. Rakgare, MP. (Mogoditshane) - Development Hon. A. M. Mokgethi, MP. (Gaborone Bonnington North) - Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs Hon. Dr T. Matsheka, MP. (Lobatse) - Minister of Finance and Economic Development Hon. F. M. M. Molao, MP. (Shashe West) - Minister of Basic Education Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Hon. Dr. D. Letsholathebe, MP. (Tati East) - Technology Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Hon. L. M. Moagi, MP. (Ramotswa) - Energy Security Hon. P. O. Serame, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Minister of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Hon. M. Balopi, MP. (Gaborone North) - Development Hon. M. Kgafela, MP. (Mochudi West) - Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development Assistant Minister, Presidential Affairs, Governance and Hon. D. M. Mthimkhulu, MP. (Gaborone South) - Public Administration Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Hon. K. K. Autlwetse, MP. (Specially Elected) - Development Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Hon. S. N. Modukanele, MP. (Lerala -Maunatlala) - Development Assistant Minister, Agricultural Development and Food Hon. B. Manake, MP. (Specially Elected) - Security Hon. S. Lelatisitswe, MP. (Boteti East) - Assistant Minister, Health and Wellness Hon. N. W. T. Makwinja, MP. (Lentsweletau-Mmopane) - Assistant Minister, Basic Education Hon. K. S. Gare, MP. (Moshupa-Manyana) - Assistant Minister, Investment, Trade and Industry Assistant Minister, Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Hon. H. B. Billy, MP. (Francistown East) - Development Hon. M. R. Shamukuni, MP. (Chobe) - Assistant Minister,Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES Names Constituency RULING PARTY (Botswana Democratic Party) Hon. L. Kablay, MP. (Government Whip) Letlhakeng-Lephephe Hon. M. R. Reatile, MP. Jwaneng-Mabutsane Hon. P. Majaga, MP. Nata-Gweta Hon. M. I. Moswaane, MP. Francistown West Hon. J. S. Brooks, MP. Kgalagadi South Hon. C. Greeff, MP. Gaborone Bonnington South Hon. T. Letsholo, MP. Kanye North Hon. T. F. Leuwe, MP. Takatokwane Hon. T. Mangwegape-Healy, MP. Gaborone Central Hon. S. N. Moabi, MP. Tati West Hon. M. S. Molebatsi, MP. Mmadinare Hon. T. Monnakgotla, MP. Kgalagadi North Hon. P. K. Motaosane, MP. Thamaga-Kumakwane Hon. O. Regoeng, MP. Molepolole North Hon. J. L. Thiite, MP. Ghanzi North OPPOSITION (Umbrella for Democratic Change) Hon. D. Saleshando, MP. (Leader of Opposition) Maun West Hon. P. P. P. Moatlhodi, MP. (Opposition Whip) Tonota Hon. D. L. Keorapetse, MP. Selebi Phikwe West Hon. Y. Boko, MP Mahalapye East Hon. Dr K. Gobotswang, MP. Sefhare-Ramokgonami Hon. K. C. Hikuama, MP. Ngami Hon. K. K. Kapinga, MP Okavango Hon. G. Kekgonegile, MP. Maun East Hon. A. Lesaso, MP. Shoshong Hon. T. B. Lucas, MP. Bobonong Hon. M. G. J. Motsamai, MP. Ghanzi South Hon. K. Nkawana, MP. Selebi Phikwe East Hon. O. Ramogapi, MP. Palapye Hon. Dr N. Tshabang, MP. Nkange Hon. D. Tshere, MP. Mahalapye West (Botswana Patriotic Front) Hon. T. S. Khama, MP. Serowe West Hon. L. Lesedi, MP. Serowe South Hon. B. Mathoothe, MP. Serowe North (Alliance for Progressives) Hon. W. B. Mmolotsi, MP. Francistown South TABLE OF CONTENTS THE SECOND MEETING OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT THURSDAY 05 MARCH, 2020 CONTENTS PAGE (S) SPEAKER’S ANNOUNCEMENT...........................................................................................................................1 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER...................................................................................................................1-8 TABLING OF PAPER Mid-Term Review of National Development Plan 11..................................................................................................8 COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY Appropriation (2020/2021) Bill, 2020 (No. 2 of 2020) Organisation 1800- Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services Resumed Debate...............................................................................................................................................9-35 Thursday 5th March, 2020 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER Thursday 5th March, 2020 MR P. P. P. MOATLHODI (TONOTA): asked the Minister of Land Management, Water and Sanitation THE ASSEMBLY met at 2:00 p.m. Services if he is aware that a new loop road connecting (THE SPEAKER in the Chair) Mandunyane, Shashe Mooke, Borolong, Chadibe and Mathangwane will soon be constructed and if so; P R A Y E R S whether he will consider allocating a plot along this road for establishing a Central Transport Organisation fuel * * * * point or a privately owned petrol station. SPEAKER’S ANNOUNCEMENT MINISTER OF LAND MANAGEMENT, WATER MR SPEAKER (MR SKELEMANI): Order! Order! AND SANITATION SERVICES (MR MZWINILA): Honourable Members, good afternoon! We have visitors, Mr Speaker, I am aware that there is a road construction one group of students and teachers from Kgabophuti project connecting the villages of Mandunyane, Shashe Primary School from Moshupa, in Honourable Gare’s Mooke, Borolong, Chadibe and Mathangwane. The Constituency, Moshupa-Manyana. They are here, this Ministry of Transport and Communications is best suited side. We also have young others from Stepping Stones to decide on the need for a fuel point and in that instance International from Mochudi in Honourable Mabuse when the need is established, my ministry will facilitate Pule’s Constituency. land allocation accordingly. For a privately owned petrol station, my ministry has not yet made a Development HONOURABLE MEMBERS: ...(Applause!)... Plan for the area which will guide the different land uses. Once the plan is done, business plots should be MR SPEAKER: These are our visitors Honourable advertised prior to allocation. I thank you Mr Speaker. Members. May we start our today’s business with questions. PROGRESS ON THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER MR M. S. MOLEBATSI (MMADINARE): asked the UPDATE ON LAND APPLICATIONS RECEIVED Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture IN PALAPYE Development to state: MR O. RAMOGAPI (PALAPYE): asked the Minister (i) the total amount disbursed by Government towards of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services to Youth Development Fund (YDF) for the past three update this Honourable House on: financial years; (i) the total number of land applications received in (ii) the total amount disbursed to the ministry during Palapye according to land use; the said period; (ii) pending applications after site visit according to (iii) the amount unspent during the above mentioned land use; period; (iii) targets reached against planned land allocation, (iv) the number of jobs created during the above dispute resolutions, issuing of leases and mentioned period; certificates; and (v) the total repayment amount owed to Government/ (iv) challenges of the Palapye Sub-Landboard, if any. YDF since inception of YDF; MR SPEAKER: Honourable Ramogapi! (vi) the total amount recouped by the ministry since MR RAMOGAPI: Thank you Mr Speaker. I will inception of YDF; forgive him. (vii) the number of youth from Mmadinare Constituency Later Date. that have benefitted from YDF since inception; and PLOT ALLOCATION FOR A CENTRAL (viii) why no disbursements have been made to the TRANSPORT ORGANISATION FUEL POINT youth this financial year. Hansard No 196 1 ASSISTANT MINISTER OF YOUTH Hundred and Sixty-Six Thousand, One Hundred EMPOWERMENT, SPORT AND CULTURE and Twenty-Eight Pula and Forty-Four Thebe DEVELOPMENT (MR BILLY): Mr Speaker, good (P25, 466,128.44) as loan