The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 August 2021 FIGURES SHOW RISEPage 1 IN COVID CASES AFTER ALCOHOL BAN Page 4

Wednesday 18 August 2021 FREE! “Kitso ke maatla” DPP INVOKES NATIONAL SECURITY ACT AGAINST DCEC Last Friday, DPP Director issued a notice instructing the Police to search and seize from DCEC every document and evidence that is in connection with the “Butterfly” case.

• DPP accuses DCEC of withholding “Butterfly” docket • DCEC chiefs could face imprisonment for non-compliance • DCEC maintains it has no evidence on the wild goose chase • Review of withdrawal in court today

Pages 2 & 3 PARLIAMENT TO DEBATE CODE OF ETHICS The motion comes against the background of two Domkrag MPs, Anna Mokgethi and Pono Moatlhodi, facing different charges in court and will put their colleagues in a ticklish position after the MP for Nata-Gweta, Polson Majaga, was suspended from the party when he answered charges of defilement last year. The BDP is likely to be accused of male chauvinism and that it lacks consistency and fairness. Page 6-7

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Terms and conditions apply. Page 2 news Wednesday 18 August 2021 The Botswana Gazette issued a notice instructing BPS to DPP INVOKES NATIONAL search and seize from DCEC ev- ery document and evidence that is in connection with the “Butterfly” SECURITY ACT AGAINST DCEC case. The instruction was issued Last Friday, the DPP Director issued a notice instructing the Police to search and seize through the Section 13 sub-sec- tions 1 and 2 of the National Secu- from DCEC every document and evidence that is in connection with the “Butterfly” case. rity Act. Under this law, any person who, having been re- quired to give information or to at- tend at a specified time and place, wilfully fails to comply with such a requirement or knowingly gives false information, shall be guilty of an offence. Such crimes can at- tract imprisonment not exceeding 12 years. While the DPP is still deter- mined to pursue previous charges against “Butterfly,” among them terrorism, DCEC officials could find themselves in violation of the National Security Act and the Terrorism Act if they fail to com- ply with the notice. BPS sources say violation of these could open DCEC officials to charges of abet- ting terrorism that can attract pris- on sentences of up to 30 years. Asked about the notice which this publication has seen, Katlholo did not deny receiving the order but chose not to engage over the matter with the media on Monday this week. Some DCEC officers tasked with the “Butterfly” case confirmed being slapped with the notice. However, the Attorney Gen- eral Abraham Keetshabe, who is the lawyer for the state, told this • DPP accuses DCEC of withholding “Butterfly” docket the evidence relating to the case or publication that the DPP has inde- face imprisonment, The Botswana pendent powers and that he was • DCEC chiefs could face imprisonment for non-compliance Gazette has established. therefore constrained to comment. • DCEC maintains it has no evidence and docket on “Butterfly” South Africa-based Advocate Tiroyakgosi declined to discuss Gerrie Nel recently told journal- this issue saying it was a matter • Review of withdrawal in court today ists at a press briefing in Gaborone between the DCEC and the DPP that although he recommended that while the Commissioner of Police LAWRENCE SERETSE & LETLHOGILE (DCEC) for evidence that DPP be- it would be “irresponsible” of the Keabetswe Makgophe did not an- MPUANG lieves could help convict the agent State to proceed with prosecution swer his phones at the time of go- without sufficient evidence, the ing to press. n pursuit of nailing DISS agent known as “Butterfly.” . State remains convinced that critical DCEC: THE DOCKET? WHAT Wilheminah Maswabi, the Di- According to sources within Bo- evidence is being withheld by other DOCKET? rectorate of Public Prosecu- tswana Police Service (BPS), the I head of DCEC, Tymon Katlholo, law enforcement agencies in Bo- The background to this is that tions (DPP) has turned up the heat tswana and South Africa. The latest DCEC has been consistent that it on its own allies, the Directorate of and his assistants were last week issued with a demand to release all twist in the tale is that last Friday, continues to page3 Corruption and Economic Crimes DPP Director Stephen Tiroyakgosi

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was never involved in charges submitted before the courts after DISS and the DPP seconded investigator Jako Hubona without involving DCEC. Former head of DCEC Brigadier Joseph Mathambo has gone on record to disown Hubona’s submissions to the DPP on the matter. In a leaked audio recording of a meeting with the DPP and DISS, the DCEC maintained that there was no evidence for them to submit to the prosecutor. DCEC submitted that they had previously spoken to DPP’s deputy director at the time and to DISS Director General Peter Magosi and suggested that as far as DCEC was concerned, they did not want to intrude on the mandate of the DPP. PLOT TO FIRE DCEC TOP BRASS? Observers believe that the latest move by the DPP might be a plot by some forces within Government Enclave to get rid of some DCEC officials. Sources say former DCEC Director General Brigadier Joseph Mathambo was fired because he was said to be refusing to hand over the “Butterfly” Expression of Interest docket to the DPP. Mathambo had on several occasions also stated that they EOI/007/FNBB/2021 The latest twist COVID-19 Case Management in the tale is that last Friday, DPP Director Stephen The exponential increase of COVID-19 infections and related illnesses in Botswana Tiroyakgosi demands a greater need for personalised medical care to support affected FNBB employees and their immediate families. This necessitates virtually reaching out to issued a notice all employees across the country. Case management in this regard is pivotal in monitoring and driving health improvement and reduce complications associated instructing BPS to with COVID-19.

Provision of medical support for all COVID-19 cases: search and seize • Daily symptom Monitoring and management • Facilitate testing and prescriptions from DCEC every • Facilitate the necessary referrals • Contact tracing • Surveillance document and • Data Management (COVID-19 Case) evidence that is in Interested companies should prepare the following documentation for submission after receiving the RFP: a) Company Registration Certificate connection with b) Company Extract (all pages) c) Certified I.D copies of Directors and Shareholders the “Butterfly” d) Copy of a valid Tax Clearance Certificate e) Company Profile f) Trading License (Where applicable) case. g) Relevant Insurance Certificate (Professional Indemnity) did not have enough evidence to pro- h) BHPC (Botswana Health Professions Council) registration duce a docket on Maswabi. In another twist recently, the state re- Companies who are confident to satisfy the above should send an email to quested to withdraw the case without [email protected] to request the Tender Document not later than the 23rd August prejudice but “Butterfly” opposed it in 2021, 1700hrs. The Request for Proposal document will only be sent to bidders on Tuesday 24th, preferrence for an acquittal – which August 2021. The closing date for the RFP will be provided on the RFP. will be reviewed before court today (Wednesday). All enquiries should be made via email to [email protected] with the subject “Butterfly” has been charged with EOI/007/FNBB/2021- COVID-19 CASE MANAGEMENT terrorism financing, false declaration of passports and possession of unex- First National Bank of Botswana Limited, Registration number BW00000790476. plained property. Page 4 news Wednesday 18 August 2021 The Botswana Gazette Figures show rise in COVID cases after alcohol ban Task Force coordinator says alcohol is not the only spread factor

SESUPO RANTSIMAKO with the health protocols to control the spread of COVID-19. lthough a wholesale ban on alcohol The President emphasised this when was imposed on the basis of con- he responded to an affidavit of Kgalagadi Asumption of alcohol contributing to Breweries Limited (KBL) that sought to surging COVID-19 cases, Botswana has reverse the ban in court. He said informa- continued to experience a significant rise tion provided to him by the Director of of cases in positive cases, The Botswana Health Services and the COVID-19 Task Gazette has established. Force showed that consumers purchased Imposing the ban on 29 June, President alcohol and then loitered and consumed it Mokgweetsi Masisi stated that alcohol was on the periphery of bars and other liquor one of the major causes of non-compliance outlets. “Alcohol was one of the major causes of non-compliance with the health protocols that were put in place to control the spread of the COVID -19 virus,” the President stated in his own affidavit. “There was a sudden spike in transmission of the COVID-19 virus follow- Internal/External Advert ing the reinstatement of liquor licences. Bars and other liquor outlets were clearly some of PermanentMedical P&h ySessionalsicst the major hotspots in the sense of such being Registered Nurses high risk areas at which the virus spread rap- Life Gaborone Private Hospital idly. Life Gaborone Private Hospital “It was clear to me and my advisors, in-

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ProvideRequirements: effective Infection Prevention and Health and Safety by; The country registered a total of 86 133 con- • •Maintaining A Master’s a safedegree and inholistic Medical patient Physics environment or Physics in andorder accreditation to enforce infection with the prevention. BHPC. firmed positive cases while 1 274 which was • Requirements:•Promoting Minimum a safe of 3- and 5 years healthy of clinical working experience environment in by radiotherapy completing SHEQphysics alerts in a and Healthcare incident reportsenvironment. to the QSSS. th • Experience in radiation dosimetry, quality assurance, treatment planning, radiation safety, equipment an increase of 72. 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A total of 97 657 • •Execute §therapists, Experience doctors nurses, requests in andradiation and clinical prescriptions dosimetry, support afterstaff. quality patient assurance, rounds treatment planning, radiation safety, positive cases were recorded while deaths in- • •Assisting Knowledgeequipment in multi-disciplinary of the private team healthcare members withindustry, the execution its challenges of their and duties role-players including understanding of creased from 1 274 to 1 375. §relevant Commissioning legislation. and implementation of new technologies are required. 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The sec- § Computer proficiency. • Resilience ond update of August also continued to show Requirements: • •Qualified Teamwork General Nurses with current registration with the Botswana Nursing Council. an increase. Confirmed cases increased to 130 Competencies:• Engaging diversity • Post Basic Certificate in specialised nursing with minimum of two year experience post -qualifications. 771 while 1 832 had succumbed to the virus. • •Computer •Influencing Leading proficiency, skills by example sound Knowledge of English for effective• communication.Ethical behaviour • •Candidates •Drive Problem and must energy-solving, be compassionate analysis and with judgement a desire to serve patient• s andBuilding possess relationships a sincere interest & networking in healthcare industry; Since the day the alcohol ban was imposed, •able •Ethical toResilience work behaviour under pressure and flexi-hours. • Customer responsiveness new positive cases hiked from 310 to 4 309 • •Building Teamwork relationships & networking • Verbal & written communication skills to-date. The country only registered declined Competencies:• Customer responsiveness • Engaging diversity • Motivating and developing people new positive cases on 10 August when 604 • •Problem-solving, Verbal & written analysis communication and judgement skills were recorded, a decrease from the 4309 of • •Attention •Motivating Influencing to detail and skills developing people • Resilience• Drive and energy the previous update. • ClosingMotivating date: and developing people Reached for comment, the Coordinator of • InterestedEngaging candidatesdiversity who meet the requirements are invited to apply by forwarding an application letter and the COVID-19 Task Force, Dr Kereng Ma- • Verbal & written communicationth skills • aInfluencing full comprehensive skills CV by 9 December 2020 to: supu, said although alcohol was among the • HumanBuilding Resources relationships Manager contributors that easily spread COVID-19, it • PrivateCustomer Bag responsiveness BR130 does not necessarily mean that suspension of • GaboroneOrganisational awareness its sale will result in a drastic drop in infec- Tel: +267 368 5605 • Excellence orientation tions because alcohol is not the only factor in • Email:Ethical Careers. [email protected] • Action orientation the spread of the Coronavirus. Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you do not receive any feedback within 2 weeks from the “It is worth noting that alcohol is one of Interestedclosing candidates date of this who position meet advertised. the requirements Only areshort invited listed tocandidates apply by emailing will be responded or forwarding to. comprehensive CVs and the variables that contributed to the spread of applicationLife Healthcare letters before is an Equal close ofOpportunity business @ Employer.12h00 on the 1st September 2021 to the: Hospital Human Resources Manager, Private Bag BR130, Gaborone Tel: +267 368 5605 Email: [email protected] . the virus, although the infection rate did not instantly drop but remained at 1500 per day Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you do not receive any feedback within 2 weeks from the closing date of since the sale of alcohol was suspended,” Ma- this position advertised. supu told The Botswana Gazette in an inter- For internal candidates - before applying, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. view. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 August 2021 news Page 5 Controversy Beclouds Tobacco Control Bill what that will do to the tourism industry!” by groups in Africa were recently awarded • Experts says it will infringe on people’s liberty He added that such glaring omissions by the WHO for their accomplishments in were caused by the government’s refusal advocating for tobacco control. This has to consult with all stakeholders, especial- lent credence to allegations that WHO was • Masisi accused of close relations with ATN ly business, which could have facilitated doing the bidding of Bloomberg Philan- localisation of the bill. The Leader of the thropies, especially after it emerged that Opposition (LOO), Dumelang Saleshan- the billionaire foundation accounted for do, has also warned that the bill in its a large chunk of the WHO-FCTC’s op- current form could negatively affect the erations budget. Michael Bloomberg cur- tourism industry as it borders on curtailing rently serves as WHO Global Ambassador civil liberties. for Non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The Tobacco Control Bill is championed However, Bloomberg Philanthropies’ by the Anti-Tobacco Network (ATN). The operations in developing economies have MP for Selibe-Phikwe West, Dithapelo not always been above board, as the Keorapetse, has alleged that President foundation has been accused of using un- Mokweetsi Masisi has a close relationship derhand tactics. India clamped down on with the ATN and slammed government Bloomberg Philanthropies funded NGOs for selective consultation. after government accused them of under- Information reaching The Botswana mining the country’s $5billion per annum Gazette suggests that the anti-tobacco tobacco industry. A Bloomberg funded lobby is backed by powerful internation- NGO was also accused of crafting the to- al business interests whose sphere of in- bacco control bill in Mexico, while law fluence reaches as far as the WHO. The makers in the Philippines admitted to ac- global anti-tobacco campaign is led and cepting bribes to push the tobacco control financed by billionaire businessman and bill. former New York mayor Michael Blom- Similarly, with Business Botswana’s LETLHOGILE MPUANG berg through the Campaign for Tobacco- calls for consultation to allow localisation sector and fuel the illicit cigarette trade. Free Kids (CTFK). In turn, the global anti- of the Tobacco Control Bill, Bloomberg The Director of Policy & Advocacy at tobacco campaigner funds civil society Philanthropies has also been accused of he controversial Tobacco Control Business Botswana, Dichaba Molobe, has organisations in developing countries like forcing tobacco control legislation in de- Bill has been passed by Parliament also warned that some clauses in the bill Nigeria, Rwanda, Kenya and Ethiopia. veloping countries without regard for their Tand is now at committee stage, are an infringement on people’s liberties In line with their financier, these NGOs respect for liberal values, democratic gov- much to the chagrin of opposition Mem- that will also be difficult to implement. have adopted a zero tolerance to any or ernance and socio-economic dynamics. bers of Parliament (MPs) and Business “The bill says that only people over 21 all use of tobacco. Similarly, Botswana’s “Bloomberg Philanthropies’ zero toler- Botswana. years of age can buy and sell cigarettes,” Tobacco Control Bill proposes sweeping ance approach is reckless because coun- While the Minister of Health and Well- Molobe said in an interview. changes that include plain packaging of tries have different cultural and socio-eco- ness Dr Edwin Dikoloti insists that the bill “But we have people younger than that tobacco products, prohibition of tobacco nomic environments that influence how is meant to align with the World Health working in our hotels, bars and restaurants. products display and prohibition of sale they respond to laws. What might reduce Organisation (WHO) Framework Conven- What will happen to them? The bill does of single tobacco sticks. The same regula- smoking in one country could easily cause tion on Tobacco, those in opposition have not identify designated smoking areas, tions are proposed in the WHO FCTC. people to engage in even more harmful be- always maintained that it will criminalise such that it criminalises even smoking on Interestingly, leaders of the Anti-Tobac- haviours,” said detractors of Bloomberg’s the tobacco industry, sideline the informal the balcony of your hotel room. Imagine co Network and other tobacco control lob- zero tolerance approach.

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Terms and conditions apply Page 6 news Wednesday 18 August 2021 The Botswana Gazette Parliament to debate code of ethics The motion comes against the background of two Domkrag MPs, Anna Mokgethi and Pono Moatlhodi, facing different charges in court and will put their colleagues in a ticklish position after the MP for Nata-Gweta, Polson Majaga, was suspended from the party when he answered charges of defilement last year. Staff Writer MPHO MATSHEDISO reports

inister Annah Mokgethi, who is also the MP for Gaborone Bon- nington North, is facing charges to give proper accounting records Mof the late Abdul Joseph’s multimillion pula estate while the MP for Tonota, Pono Moatlhodi, who is facing assault charges under the Chil- dren’s Act after allegedly unleashing a vicious dog to bite one Kesego Ole- kantse, causing him puncture wounds and bruises on the face and body, in January 2019. “At the moment Parliament is helpless,” TENDER BUAN 3/2021 TENDER NOTICE and INVITATION TO TENDER the MP for Sefhare-Ramokgonami, Dr Kes- itegile Gobotswang, said in an interview Tender BUAN 3/2021 with The Botswana Gazette this week. “Be- TENDERTENDER NO. BUAN BUAN 3/2021 3/2021 PROVISION OF ELECTRONICTENDER DOCUMENT NOTICE and & RECORDS INVITATION MANAGEMENT TO TENDER sides, MPs are conflicted to produce a biting SYSTEMS (EDRMS) TO BUAN code of ethics.” Tender The BUAN Procuring 3/2021 Entity is Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) He noted that Botswana has a code of eth- TENDER NO. BUAN 3/2021 PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT & RECORDS MANAGEMENT ics draft document but it still has to be tabled 1. TTender offers areAUCTION invited from 100% Citizen Owned Companies SALE for the PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (EDRMS) TO BUAN DOCUMENT & RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (EDRMS) TO BUAN in Parliament. Gobotswang questioned why Method The Procuring of Procurement: Entity is Botswana OpenSATURDAY Domestic University Bidding.21 of AUGUST Agriculture and2021 Natural Resources (BUAN) the backbenchers waited for Mokgethi to mention Moatlhodi. “Moatlhodi appears to 1. TTender offers areAT invited BOTSWANA from 100% UNIVERSITY Citizen Owned OF Companies AGRICULTURE for the PROVISIONAND OF ELECTRONIC be an afterthought,” he said. “They can eas- 2. The Procuring Entity is Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) DOCUMENTNATURAL & RECORDS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT -CONTENT SYSTEMS FARM,(EDRMS) SEBELE, TO BUAN GABORONE ily be accused of male chauvinism.” Method of Procurement: Open Domestic Bidding. 3. Economic Diversification Drive initiative (EDD) -CAB 11 (A) of 2011) shall be considered. University of Botswana lecturer in politics BIDDING TIME: 0800 HOURS UP TO 1100 HOURS and public administration, Dr Kebapetse 4. Local Procurement Scheme (LPS) shall apply to this tender – Presidential Directive – CAB19 (B) 2013. 2. The Procuring Entity is BotswanaUNSERVICEABLE University of Agriculture ITEMS and Natural Resources (BUAN) Lotshwao, observed: “Unlike in advanced 5. 3.Tenderers must, in order to be considered for the award of the contract, be registered with the Public democracies like the United States and the ProcurementEconomic Diversification and Asset Disposal Drive Boardinitiative (PPADB) (EDD) in-CAB the 11following (A) of 2011)categories: shall be considered. BOTSWANA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (BAUN) WILL SELL UNSER- United Kingdom, in Botswana, like in many VICEABLE ITEMS BY SEALED BIDDING (CLOSED BIDDING) 4.Code:Local 120: Procurement Technical Scheme Support (LPS) Services shall apply to this tender – Presidential Directive – CAB19 (B) 2013. other developing countries, we seldom eval- Sub Code: 01, 02 and 04 (registration will be verified on-line) ITEMS5. Tenderers TO BE SOLD:must, in order to be considered for the award of the contract, be registered with the Public uate people’s fitness for office. As a result, Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) in the following categories: 6.• EvaluationOffice Furniture Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection, Services and we end up voting for the wrong people.” • BedsCode: 120: Technical Support Services The University don said the court case in- 7.• SubmissionMattressSub Code: Method: 01, 02 and Dual 04 Envelope(registration will be verified on-line) volving Annah Mokgethi shows that many • Pavers bricks 8. Tender Validity: 120 days of our politicians are not only unaccountable •6. OldEvaluation Tyres Method: Quality and Cost Based Selection, Services but are also unethical. 9.• TheTents physical address for collection of tender documents is: ETC7. Submission Method: Dual Envelope The spokesman for the Umbrella for Dem- Manager, Procurement and Supply ocratic Change (UDC), Moeti Mohwasa, 8.BotswanaTender University Validity: of120 Agriculture days and Natural Resources REGISTRATIONBlock 304 AND VIEWING OF LOTS: From 1400 hours to 1530 hours on 19th August 2021 has welcomed the development, saying the and9.Office Theon 20thNo.physical 2August address 2021 for from collection 0830hrs of totender 1530hrs. documents is: motion will create certainty and kill uncer- BiddersContent will Farm, be required Sebele, to Gaborone pay a refundable deposit of P500 cash only at Cashier Office Block 304 Manager, Procurement and Supply tainty. DocumentsBotswana may University be collected of Agriculture during working and Natural hours between Resources 08:30 and 12:30 and 13:45 and 15:30 hours “When they fall short, out of their own vo- RESERVEonBlock weekdays 304PRICE: with START effect FROM from 31stBWP100.00 May 2021 PER to LOT6th July(NO 2021 VAT AND at a Non-RefundableCOMMISSION) Fee P 200.00. Office No. 2 lition and respect for their positions, we ex- PAYMENT:100%YouthContent Cash,Farm, owned DebitSebele, companies card, Gaborone Credit will Card,purchase Bank the guaranteed document cheques at half pricemade (P100.00).payable to Botswana Uni- pect them to ask to be given leave of absence versity of Agriculture and Natural Resources upon collection of items. to clear whatever cloud would be hanging PaymentsDocuments may may also be be collected made to during BUAN working account hours (banking between details 08:30 below). and 12:30The proof and 13:45of payment and 15:30 must hours be presentedon weekdays upon with collection effect fromof documents 31st May or2021 should to 6th be Julysent 2021to [email protected] at a Non-Refundable Fee with P 200.00. a request over their heads,” he argued. “As people Outcome of the auction sale will be communicated strictly to the winners (highest bidder) only on for soft copy if required. Mon- who believe in the rule of law, objectivity day100%Youth 23rd August owned 2021 companies via emails, will bulk purchase sms fax the or documentphone calls. at half price (P100.00). BUAN Banking Details: and fairness, we should respect the principle PAYMENTBeneficiaryPayments AND Name: may COLLECTION: also Botswana be made University to BUANNo accountof payments Agriculture (banking on auctionand details Natural day below). Resources The (BUAN)proof of payment must be of not guilty until proven otherwise. Asking presented upon collection of documents or should be sent to [email protected] with a request Account No: 0100150424100 Payment and collection will be conducted on Monday 23rd and for leave of absence should not be seen as Bank:for soft Standard copy if required. Chartered Bank Branch: Mall Branch Tuesday 24 August 2021 admission of guilt.” BranchBUAN Code: Banking 662167 Details: The debate for a code of ethics motion Beneficiary Name: Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) REFUNDS ON REGISTRATION FEE comes after Botswana Democratic Party Bidder’sSwiftAccount Code:registration No: SCHBBWGXXXX 0100150424100 fee will be refunded on Monday 23rd August 2021 Reference:Bank: Standard TENDER CharteredNUMBER AND Bank COMPANY NAME (BDP) backbenchers called for the suspen- Branch: Mall Branch sion of both Mokgethi and Moatlhodi. Al- SUBMISSIONTheBranch tender Code: is reservedOF 662167 BIDS: for 100% Citizen Owned Companies. though the BDP chief whip Liakat Kablay BidsQueries Swiftshall beCode:relating submitted toSCHBBWGXXXX the to Officeissue of these No. 2,documents Block 304may from be addressed 0800 HOURSto Manager UP TO Procurement 1100 HOURS and has denied knowledge of the alleged attempt 10.ClosingSupplyReference: Time: at Tel: 1100hrs. TENDER 3650246/177/384 NUMBER AND COMPANY Fax: 3928753 NAME E. Mail: [email protected] before to oust the two from cabinet, many say their Date:1630hrs 21st onAugust 11 June 2021 2021 The tender is reserved for 100% Citizen Owned Companies. suspension would be fair after the MP for 11. The closing date and time for receipt of tender offers is 6th July 2021 at 1100 hours in Office 2 Block 304 BotswanaQueries Universityrelating to of the Agriculture issue of theseand Natural documents Resources, may beContent addressed Farm, to Sebele, Manager Gaborone. Procurement and Nata-Gweta Polson Majaga was suspended COVID-1910. Supply PROTOCOLS:at Tel: 3650246/177/384 All Covid 19 protocols Fax: 3928753 willl be observed E. Mail: [email protected] before from the party in May of 2020 when he 1630hrs on 11Late June tender, 2021 telephonic, fax, or electronic offers will not be accepted. faced defilement charges. 11.ENQUIRIES: L.TLHABANO, TEL 3650177 AND C.LESOLOBE, TEL 3650256 NotwithstandingThe closing anything date and in thetime foregoing, for receipt the of tenderUniversity offers is not is 6th bound July to 2021 accept at 1100 the lowest hours inor Officeany tender 2 Block offer, 304 “First time to hear this,” Kablay respond- Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Content Farm, Sebele, Gaborone. nor incur expenses in the preparation thereof ed. Quizzed further on whether the two will Late tender, telephonic, fax, or electronic offers will not be accepted. be suspended from their cabinet positions, BUANbw Buanlive @ +267 365 0 100 @BuanOfficial buanworld [email protected] the outspoken MP clammed up. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing, the University is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender offer, nor incur expenses in the preparation thereof

+267 365 0 100 @BuanOfficial BUANbw buanworld Buanlive @ [email protected] The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 August 2021 news Page 7 Cabinet Exit Beckons For Mokgethi, Moatlhodi • BDP is likely to be accused of male chauvinism • BDP lacks consistency and fairness- Mohwasa

MPHO MATSHEDISO the two will be suspended from their cabi- net positions the outspoken Member of he Member of Parliament for Parliament for Letlhakeng/Lephepe did Tonota, Pono Moatlhodi is not entertain any more questions fielded Tlikely to be demoted from his by the Gazette. position as Deputy Speaker of parlia- ment following mounting pressure from the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) backbenchers to get rid of him because of his impending court case. Moatlhodi is facing assault charges after allegedly unleashing a vicious dog to bite one Kesego Olekantse causing him puncture wounds and bruises on his face and body in Janu- ary of 2019 contrary to the Children’s Act. The BDP back benchers are also rooting for the suspension of Gabo- rone Bonnington North, Member of Parliament Annah Mokgethi who is facing high court charges to give proper accounting records of the late Abdul Joseph’s multimillion pula es- tate. The spokesperson for the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Moeti Mohwasa has welcomed the news to suspend the duo as fair, “I believe what they are pushing for is a pre- cautionary suspension taking into ac- count the decision that the party took regarding Majaga.” DEBSWANA The veteran spokesperson has said the expectation is that the people we PENSION vote into power should be above re- proach. “When they fall short we ex- pect them to out of their own volition FUND and respect for their positions, ask to be given leave of absence to clear MOURNS whatever cloud would be hanging over their heads.” LEBOLE MPHO MOKOTO While Pono Moatlhodi has vehe- mently the denied possibility of him stepping down as Deputy Speaker of Parliament and dismissed the news as mere rumors, efforts to reach Annah Mokgethi proved futile as her phone rang unanswered and she did not re- spond to questions left by the Gazette. The Debswana Pension Fund Board and Management of the Fund, would like to express their deepest The Member of Parliament for Se- condolences to the Mokoto and Phomotsi Families on the passing away of Debswana Pension Fund’s Board fhare-Ramokgonami, Dr Kesitegile Chairperson Ms Lebole Mpho Mokoto on the 11th August 2021. Gobotswang has slammed the BDP back benchers’ failure to block Pono Ms Mokoto Joined Debswana Pension Fund as the Participating Employer Appointed Trustee for Debswana Moatlhodi’s appointment initially as Deputy Speaker in the first place as Diamond Company in November 2017. Prior to her appointment as Chairperson of the Debswana Pension a serious error of judgement on their Fund Board in July 2021, she served in the Board Committees notably the Benefits and Communications part, “They must be consistent if they Committee and the Nominations and Remunerations Committee which she Chaired. expect to be taken seriously. They can easily be accused of male chauvin- Ms Mokoto has contributed immensely to the Board and executed her fiduciary duties with excellence. ism.” Her passion and commitment to Debswana Pension Fund and its members, has been greatly felt through While the BDP chief whip, Liakat her exemplary leadership and inspirational service over the years. Through her tenure Ms Mokoto has seen Kablay has denied knowledge of the alleged attempt to oust the duo from the Fund grow tremendously while she has specifically championed the Governance and Human Resource cabinet, media reports have suggested aspects of the Fund. the two could be on their way out fol- lowing the suspension of Polson Ma- May her soul rest in peace. jaga from the BDP in May of 2020 during his defilement case. Gosego January Responding to a questionnaire from CEO Debswana Pension Fund the Botswana Gazette this week, Kablay said, “First time ke utlwa sir,” meaning, “It is the first time I am hear- ing that.” Quizzed further on whether Page 8 news Wednesday 18 August 2021 The Botswana Gazette Botswana accused READVERTISEMENT The Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) invites of confused applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following postision: INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT 1. VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2021:01:01 COVID-19 messaging SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR – ONE (1) POST THE REQUIREMENTS • International organizations warn Botswana of devastating figures The right candidate must meet the following minimum requirements, among others; • Say gov’t has failed to produce vaccine roll out strategy · Possess a minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in Auditing, Risk management, Accounting, Finance or related field and full membership of a recognised auditing professional body (e.g. CIA, ACCA, CIMA).

A minimum of four (4) years post qualification experience in auditing, responsible for carrying out internal audits in a comparable Organisation, with 2 years’ work-related experience.

Extensive knowledge of internal audit, Accounting and management principles.

Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in international financial/accounting/ internal auditing management practices, standards and code of ethics.

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The successful candidate will supervise and conduct performance, operational, financial and compliance audit project. Providing assurance and advisory services to organisational management and staff.

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Execution and Delivery Technical Expertise Integrity Risk Management.

ALL THOSE WHO APPLIED EARLIER ARE ALSO ADVISED TO RE-APPLY

Fringe Benefits: These include motor vehicle purchase advance scheme, an optional 50% BUAN funded medical aid plan, group life assurance scheme and a contributory pension scheme. In addition, permanent and pensionable staff are offered a contributory pension scheme while contract staff are offered a gratuity of 30% of basic salary after successful completion of the contract. Method of Application: Applications quoting the vacancy number, the post being applied for and accompanied by detailed CV, true and certified copies of educational/professional certificates, grade transcripts and national identity card, at least 3 recent references of which one should be from the immediate supervisor must be addressed to: The Director, Human Resources Email: [email protected] Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources OR Private Bag 0027 Hand delivered applications should be submitted to GABORONE Records office, Block 300, BUAN. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. CLOSING DATE: 27 August 2021

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otswana faces prospects of devastating COVID-19 figures and a very low COVID-19 vaccine supply in the midst of confusion surrounding vaccine Bacquisition and roll out plan, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and Amnesty International (IA) have published in Maverick Citizen. Maverick Citizen is a dedicated newsletter covering the latest in the COVID-19 pandemic, health and civil society. The revelations are published by Mandipa Machacha, researcher on economic, social and cultural rights at AI’s Southern Af- rica regional office, together with Tim Fish Hodgson, who is a Legal Adviser on economic, social and cultural rights for the ICJ. The two say while the ICJA and AI have been pressing Botswana’s Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) to make public its official COVID-19 vaccine roll PACKINGRequestPACKING AND for AND Quotations/ProposalsCRATING CRATING SERVICESSERVICES US out strategy, their request has so far fallen on deaf ears. “It is in this context that the confused government messaging on vaccine acquisition and roll out and its Date: August 13, 2021EMBASSY GABORONE inadequate planning need to be evaluated,” they wrote. Dear Prospective Bidder: “In the absence of a clearly communicated, well-publicised, comprehensive vac- ExtensionSUBJECT: Request of Tender for Proposals/Quotations Submission Date cine acquisition and roll out plan, it remains difficult for Batswana to evaluate the Dear Prospective Quoter: adequacy of the government’s plan.” SUBJECT:The Embassy Packing of the United and States Crating of America Servicesin Gaborone, SCB-4021-T-0001Botswana has requirement for a “Equally, it is impossible to measure Botswana’s actions against human rights responsible, resourced and qualified Contractor/vendor for the following Project: The Embassy of the United States of America have law and standards to which Botswana is bound, and for people to access effective extendedTheWorkman Embassy Compensation the of the submission United for U.S. States Mission of of “StandardLocally America Employed invites Tender Staff you – for Solicitationof Standard Service #: remedies in the event that the plan falls short of the human rights protections to Tender19BC4021Q0013 of Service of packing and crating services. which they are entitled. Unless Botswana rapidly produces a sustainable, workable (STOS) Origin Packing Services “ from November 20, 2020 strategy, the country faces the prospect of devastating COVID-19 figures.” The Solicitations are posted on the USA Federal Government and Embassy Gaborone toTender December documents 4, 2020 are available at 10:00 in AM.the Embassy Website The authors stated that the vaccine roll-out plan confusion was buttressed by the Websites. If you are interested in this requirement, please visit the USA Embassy Website: recent social media users in Botswana who tried to put increased pressure on the https://bw.usembassy.gov/embassy/gaborone/https://bw.usembassy.gov/embassy/gaborone/ for more details. Throughout Your the Tender year we mostly bids post all of our projects on this website from time to time. government to improve the pace by using hashtag #VaccinateBotswana. Tendermust be documents submitted to are [email protected] available in the Embassy Websitemarked According to the publication, while President Mokgweetsi Masisi assured the https://bw.usembassy.gov/embassy/gaborone/“StandardThe Embassy Tenderplans to award of Service a purchase (STOS) order/contract Origin for thePacking said services, Services and all interested“ toYour the nation and the world that the country had secured sufficient COVID-19 vaccines Americanvendors are encouragedEmbassy to on make or competitive before proposalsNovember after reading 20, 2020 through at the 10:00 proposal AM of . for the entire adult population, his message has recently changed, given the severe Tenderchoice and bids understood must all the be requirements submitted through tothe mentiongaboronegsoshipping@ sections of the proposal. No bids will be accepted after this time. shortage of vaccines. Please read the solicitation/s carefully to understand all the requirements then follow what is “He has now indicated that Botswana can only expect to receive additional doses state.govrequired and whenmarked further clarity “Standard is needed, please Tender ask through ofthe e-mailService provided. (STOS) Do not (in) December 2021 and anticipates that all those who are eligible will be vacci- OriginFortempt a to quotationtakePacking action on the Services to solicitation be considered, before “ to studying the theAmerican you entire must document have Embassy so that satisfiedall prospective on or all vendors understand the details of the requirements. All questions should be submitted in writing nated end of 2022,” Machacha and Hodgson wrote. “Thus, the majority of people beforerequirementson either ofDecember the project in Tender as detailed 4, of 2020servicein the Solicitation atCompliance 10:00 posted AMon either sheet. No of the bids stated willwebsites be in Botswana are likely to face several more waves of COVID-19 without the pro- acceptedabove. after this time. tection afforded by vaccines.” Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Gaborone According to the Maverick Citizen, in the past few weeks Botswana has re- This Request for Quotation does not commit the American Embassy in Gaborone to make an GSO Shipping by e-mail ([email protected]) or by corded some of the highest COVID-19 transmission rates on the African continent. Foraward. a quotation The Embassy may to cancel be the considered, request or any part ofyou it. Any must collusion have with regard satisfied to price telephonewill exclude potential 373-2345 contractors during from regularwork with the business Embassy. hours. “This debilitating third wave of infections has come at a time when the country’s 9-5 Tender of service Compliance sheet inhabitants remain inadequately protected, with 5.5 percent of the population fully Direct any questions regarding this request for quotations to the Embassy Contracting Office vaccinated and a further 4.8% having received a single vaccine dose,” the article Sincerely,telephone: 373-2356 or 71613929 or email: [email protected] during read. “Hospital mortuaries are reportedly at maximum capacity and deaths as a Questionsregular business regarding hours. this solicitation should be directed to result of COVID-19 continue to rise.” Lebogang Nyathi At the time of going to press, the Assistant Minister of Health, Sethomo Lelatis- GaboroneVendors are encouraged GSO Shipping to visit our websites by e-mail frequently (gaboronegsoshipping@ for more business opportunities. state.govContracting) Officer or by Representative telephone (COR)373-2345 during regular itswe, had yet to respond to questions he had requested. business hours. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 August 2021 news Page 9 Gov’t To Protect Unvaccinated Employees Against Dismissal Labour PS says no one is to be sent home for suspected COVID-19

GAZETTE REPORTER “There is no law which sup- ports that an employee should overnment has vowed to not report for duty because they protect non vaccinated have not been vaccinated,” the Gemployees in both the PS noted. “I want to advise any public and private sectors against employee who feels their rights possible dismissal from work. are being trampled upon based The Permanent Secretary in on refusal to vaccinate to report the Ministry of Employment, the matter so that their rights can Labour, Productivity and Skills be protected.” Development, Gaiemelwe Goit- However, Goitsemang said semang, says as COVID-19 vac- his office has not received any dealt with based on their merit, MPs should be looking at issues gramme as “messed up”, saying cination intensifies across the reports of employees being or- he added. “We will of course of justice, fairness and non-dis- they long advised allowing pri- country, employers will not be dered to vaccinate or risk los- engage employers who decide crimination. “Whatever deci- vate companies to purchase vac- allowed to fire employees who ing their jobs. “We have differ- to trample upon the rights of sion is taken around these issues, cines for their employees. Rego- do not want to be vaccinated. ent ways of dealing with issues employees to ask why they did it should be taken against look- eng added that although some “The fact that we are under where employers trample upon not follow labour laws,” the PS ing at the principles of justice, employers will seek to dismiss COVID-19 does not take away the rights of their employees,” emphasized. fairness and non-discrimination employees as a protective mea- the rights of employees,” Goitse- he said. “The procedure is clear But in spite of these rights, and I think already most of our sure, that should not be allowed. mang said. “The current arrange- in terms of our labour laws that Goitsemang said, the govern- laws will speak against discrimi- “Although the issue of dis- ment is that if an employee is not when you want to retrench, you ment will always encourage nation on the basis of the status missing non vaccinated employ- feeling well, they are advised not communicate your desire to the people to get vaccinated as soon of any person,” said Lucas. ees has not crossed my mind, it to report for duty so that they do Commissioner of Labour.” as vaccines become available. The MP for Molepolole North, would be best for us to look into not infect others.” Even so, Goitsemang said The Member of Parliament Oabile Regoeng, described the it so that there is no abuse of hu- He warned that “delinquent” there is no specific penalty for for Bobonong, Taolo Lucas, said government vaccination pro- man rights,” he noted. employers who force employees employers who discriminate or to take unpaid leave on grounds retrench employees who refuse of suspected COVID-19 are in to be vaccinated. All issues ad- • Risk Evaluation and Assurance violation of labour laws. dressed to the Commissioner are • Integrity Assurance, Compliance & Governance, Culture • Service Delivery Excellence, Sustainability Literacy • Environmental Health and Safety, Honest Communication Outputs and Measures • Customer Centricity, Teamwork • Draft Audit Plan • Embrace Diversity, Ethics and Integrity • Audit program per process to be audited • Resource Optimisation • Audits executed according to plan • Draft Risk Assessment Reports 8. VACANCY: SPECIALIST: CORPORATE REAL ESTATE X1 - HEAD OFFICE • Engineering and Project Risk & Control metrics BLLAHWU Says Junior • Audit Tests, Working Papers Position Purpose Qualifications and Experience The role is accountable for the execution of the strategic and operational Property Portfolio Strategy. It actively manages the Corporation’s property portfolio register and drives optimum utilisation of all WUC properties. The • A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/Information Systems from an institution accredited by a role provides leadership on land acquisitions, property development & management and asset disposal. It also nationally recognized accrediting agency ensures the efficient provision of services that ensure stakeholder satisfaction and initiation of maintenance Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) is one of the leaders in the water supply industry in the region and strives to be the best internationally. The Corporation prides itself in employing the best human resource capital available to effectively • Part Professional qualification in CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) works to ensure buildings SHEQ compliance. Waterdeliver Utilities on its mandateCorporation and ultimately (WUC) is attain one ofits theaspirations. leaders If in you the are waterTENDER a highflyer supply and industry a Botswana in the citizen region who andwishesINVITATION to join• an employerProvide of choice Direction and andmeets Effective the profile, Supervision apply to be considered for the below positions. • Membership of internationally recognized institution for Auditors as an added advantage Minister is “Economic strives to be the best internationally. The Corporation prides itself in employing the best human re- • Effective Communication • Valid driver’s license is an added advantage and must be willing to undertake extensive travel Key Responsibilities source capital available to effectively deliver on its mandate and ultimately attain its aspirations. If you • Plan and Property Execute the Plans (Focus on Results) • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in performing IT audits or Risk Management. Reporting and Governance Structures advantage • Policies, Procedures and Compliance, Property Portfolio Performance Management are1. a SPECIALIST:highflyer and aENTERPRISE Botswana citizen RISK who wishes to 3.join LEAD an emp AUDITOR:loyer of choice INFORMATION and meets the profile, • • Network, Build and Manage Teamwork TENDER INVITATION• Risk Evaluation and Assurance • A minimum of five (5) years relevant professional work • Property Sourcing and Provision, Land Acquisition, Development, Land and Asset Disposal apply to be considered for the below positions. • • Integrity Assurance,Deliver Quality Compliance Service & Governance, Culture MANAGEMENTThe x1 Water(FIVE YEAR UtilitiesTECHNOLOGY Corporation x1 (FIVE YEARinvites companies to tender for theexperience supply in Safety Management. of the Competencies • Property and Asset Management, People Management & Functional Effectiveness • Three (3) years supervisory level experience CONTRACT) – HEAD OFFICE CONTRACT) – HEAD OFFICE Outputs and Measures • Valid driver’s licence is an added advantage • Financial Management, Compliance & Governance, Culture Corporation’s requirements for: • 3.Draft VACANCY: Audit Plan LEAD AUDITOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY X1 (FIVE • Service Delivery Excellence With The Truth” 1.VACANCY:ThePosition Purpose Water SPECIALIST: Utilities ENTERPRISE CorporationPosition RISK Purpose invites MANAGEMENT companies X1 (FIVE to tender• Audit program for per the process supply to be audited of the Corporation’sCompetencies requirements • Sustainability Literacy The role assesses and identifies potential risks that may hinder • Audits executed according to plan Outputs and Measures Applies audit and risk concepts and practices according to YEAR CONTRACT) – HEAD OFFICE • Service Delivery Excellence, Sustainability Literacy the reputation, safety, security and financial prosperity of the • Draft Risk Assessment Reports • Environmental Health and safety YEAR CONTRACT) – HEAD OFFICE generally accepted and governmental standards, practices • Environmental Health and Safety, Honest Communication for:Corporation. The role is accountable for aligning the risk and • Engineering and Project Risk & Control metrics • Honesty Communication and procedures in order to perform and facilitate complex • Customer Centricity, Teamwork • Timeous Expert and Land Valuation Reports compliance strategy to the Corporation’s overall business • PositionAudit Tests, Purpose Working Papers Information Technology operational and compliance audits. • Embrace Diversity, Ethics and Integrity • Customer Centricity • Comprehensive and financially viable building insurance Positionstrategy andPurpose mandate. It defines the risk profiles and agrees Plans, organizes, coordinates and manages audit activities Applies audit and risk concepts and practices according to generally accepted and governmental standards, 1. TALENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY CONSULTANCYQualifications and Experience SERVICES• Resource - TENDER Optimisation • Teamwork, Ethics and Integrity risk appetite and provides guidance to risk and compliance related to complex Information Technology operational and practices and procedures in order to perform and facilitate complex Information Technology operational and • Leasing contracts, Title deed documentation • A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/Informa- • Embrace Diversity governance structures on overall leadership, vision and • Fit-for-purpose workplace environment (building ergonomics) Says there is indeed a shortage of protective The role assesses and identifies potential risks that may hindercompliance the reputation, audits. Provides safety independent, security and opinion financial on risk compliancetion Systems audits. from an Plans, institution organizes, accredited coordinates by a national -and manages audit activities related to complex Information • Resource Optimisation prosperity1.DESIGNdirection. of This the role Corporation. facilitatesNO. AND and The embeds WUC role CONSTRUCTION ais risk accountable management 049 for (2021)aligningand control the environment risk and OF compliance in specific MORIRI strategybusiness to unit, theBOOSTER Corporate ly recognized PUMPSTATION accrediting agency AT SEROWE - TENDER No. • Commercial and Residential property occupancy rate culture across the Corporation by overseeing and managing Technology operational and compliance audits. Provides independent opinion on risk and control environment Corporation’s overall business strategy and mandate. It definesSupport theUnit riskor process. profiles and agrees risk appetite and • Part Professional qualification in CISA (Certified Informa- 8. SPECIALIST: CORPORATE REAL • WUC Property Portfolio performance ratio an effective risk management program. It is also accountable in tionspecific Systems business Auditor) unit, Corporate Support Unit or process. providesWUCfor mitigation guidance of028 fraud to riskand (2020) corruptionand compliance at WUC. governance structuresKey Responsibilities on overall leadership, vision and direction. • Membership of internationally recognized institution for ESTATE x1 - HEAD OFFICE 6. VACANCY: AUDITOR: ENGINEERING AND PROJECTS X1 – HEAD • Timeous disposal of obsolete assets This role facilitates and embeds a risk management culture• acroDevelopmentss the Corporation of Internal Auditby overseeing Plans, Internal and Audits, manag - Auditors as an added advantage masks at fire stations Consulting and Advisory Services, Reporting and Gover- Key Responsibilities OFFICE ing Keyan Responsibilitieseffective risk managementLocally program. registered It is also accountable Companies for mitigation of fraud and biddingcorruption at WUC. for• WUCValid driver’s license049 is an (2021) added advantage shouldand must be Position be Purpose registered with Qualifications and Experience • Risk Management Strategy, Policy & Plan, Risk Profile nance Structures • willing Developmentto undertake extensive of Internal travel Audit Plans, Internal Audits,The role Consultingis accountable and for Advisorythe execution Services, of the strategic Reporting and and • Risk Evaluation and Assurance, Integrity Assurance, Peo- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in performing IT Establishment, Risk Assessment & Assurance • Governance Structures operational Property Portfolio Strategy. It actively manages the ple Management and Functional Effectiveness audits or Risk Management. Position Purpose Bidding• Risk Management Companies Support, Prevention & Business for Conti WUC- 028 (2020) must be registered with PPADB in Code 03 - Civil Engineering • A Bachelor’s Degree in (Real) Estate Management, Land Economics or Property Studies Key Responsibilities Code 317 Other• FinancialConsultancy Management, Compliance &Services, Governance, Cul- • 01Risk Management Evaluation and Assurance, Integrity Consultancy Assurance,Corporation’s People property Management portfolioServices register and Functional and drives Effectiveness optimum nuity, Risk Reporting, Fraud and Investigation • Certification by Real Estate Institute of Botswana SESUPO RANTSIMAKO ture Competencies• Financial Management, Compliance & Governance,utilisation Culture of all WUC properties. The role provides leadership Performs Engineering and Projects operational and compliance audits in accordance with generally accepted “In the middle of this CO- • Risk Management Capacity Building & Culture Embed- • Works,Risk Management Sub Strategy, Code Policy & Plan,06, Risk Water Profile Establishment, supplies, Risk Assessment sanitation & Assurance • reticulationService Delivery Excellence and Irrigationon land acquisitions,works property - developmentGrade & management B. A auditing standards, practices and procedures. This role also works on consulting projects under a Lead Audi- • Valid driver’s license is an added advantage ding, Financial Management, Outputs and Measures • Sustainability Literacy and asset disposal. It also ensures the efficient provision of • A minimum of five (5) years’ technical experience in Property/Real Estate Management • • PeopleRisk Management & FunctionalSupport, Effectiveness,Prevention & CompliBusiness- Continuity,Improved Risk financial Reporting, reporting Fraud accuracy, and Investigation Quality and rele- Outputs and Measures tor’s supervision. • • Environmental Health and safety VID-19 crisis and contrary to • compulsoryanceRisk & ManagementGovernance and Capacity Culturesite Buildingvisit & Culturefor Embedding,WUCvance ofFinancia028 Audit Opinion/advisory l Management,(2020) service shall be held on the 04 August 2020services atthat ensure 10:00hrs stakeholder satisfaction. The and initiation site of • Two (2) years supervisory level experience • • HonestyImproved Communication financial reporting accuracy, Quality and relevance of Audit Opinion/advisory service The price for each• Audit of findings, the Risk aboveAssessment, Information tenders Technology shall be P500.00 (Non-refundable)maintenance works to ensure buildings SHEQ compliance. • People Management & Functional Effectiveness, Compliance & Governance and Culture • CustomerAudit Centricity findings, Risk Assessment, Information Technology Audit Action Plans, Outputs and Measures Audit Action Plans, • Key Responsibilities visit assembly shall be • Risk Evaluation• andTeamwork, Assurance Ethics and Integrityfrom where bidders will be guided to site Competencies the Assistant Minister’s re- at SeroweImprovement in Customerinternal control systems and Services risk• mitigaIntegrity- Assurance,• Compliance CenterImprovement & Governance, Culture in internal control systems and risk• mitigationService Delivery Excellence, Sustainability Literacy he Botswana Land- • Positive Corporation Risk Profile • Key Responsibilities • Embrace Diversity • Environmental Health and Safety, Honest Communication Outputs• Robust and Risk Measures Management Governance Structures tion • Improvement in the quality of service • Development of Internal Audit Plans • Improvement in the quality of service Outputs and Measures• Resource Optimisation • • Policies,Customer Centricity, Procedures Teamwork and Compliance, Property Portfolio (Tenderers• Effective Risk Management should Strategy arrive at or before 10:00 hours.)• Draft Audit Plan • Embrace Diversity, Ethics and Integrity • Service Delivery Excellence board, Local Authori- sponse, all fire stations across • PerformanceResource Optimisation Management • Internal Audits, Consulting and Advisory Services • Effective Risk Management Framework and enabling tools • Audit program per process to be audited • Sustainability Literacy • Positive CorporationTender Risk Profile documentsQualifications shall and Experience be obtained• byAudits executed visiting according to plan web address • Reporting and Governance Structures • Business enabling Risk Management Cycle Qualifications and Experience • Property Sourcing and Provision, Land Acquisition, • Robust Risk Management Governance Structures• A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems/Information• Draft Risk Assessment Reports 8. VACANCY: SPECIALIST: CORPORATE REAL ESTATE X1 - HEAD OFFICE • Environmental Health and Safety the country have a shortage of • Timeous Risk Assessment, Effective internal control • Engineering6. and• ProjectAUDITOR: RiskA & ControlBachelor’s metricsENGINEERING Degree in Information AND Systems/InformationDevelopment, Technology, Land and or Asset related Disposal field from an institution • Risk Evaluation and Assurance, Integrity Assurance ties and Health Work- • Effective Risk Management Strategy Technology, or related field from an institution • accreditedAudit Tests, Working Papers • Honest Communication framework/environment https://www.wuc.bw/wuc-tenders-newby a nationally recognized accrediting agency Bidders accredited are by to a nationally process recognized accreditingpayment• Position Propertyagency Purpose and on Asset theManagement, People Management & • Compliance & Governance, Culture. • • BusinessEffective Training Risk Management and an active RiskFramework Champion/Officer and enabling tools PROJECTS x1 – HEAD OFFICE Functional Effectiveness • Customer Centricity T The Tender document for• WUCCISA (Certified 028 Information (2020) Systems Auditor) is professional Qualificationssold andfor• Experience P5,000.00CISA (Certified Information each. 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WUC 039• Timeous (2020) Expert and Land Valuation Reports • Audits executed according to plan • Post Graduate Certificate in Enterprise• Risk Evaluation Risk andManagement Assurance • A minimum of five (5) years relevant professional work th • Property Sourcing and Provision, Land Acquisition, Development, Land and Asset Disposal applyMANAGEMENT to be considered x1 for (FIVE the below YEAR positions. QualificationsTECHNOLOGY x1 (FIVE and YEAR Experience • • Integrity Assurance,Deliver Quality Compliance Service & Governance, Culturecomplexexperience Information in Safety Management. Systems compliance or operational Remuneration for positions 1-3 ister of Local Government Motshegwa told The Botswa- or related training Competencies • • ComprehensiveProperty and Asset Management, and financially People Management viable &building Functional insurance Effectiveness • Draft Risk Assessment Reports CONTRACT) – HEAD OFFICE CONTRACT) – HEAD OFFICEOnline documentsaudits will• includingThree (3) yearsbe supervisorythree (3)available level years’ experience management experience for purchase as of from 25 August 2021 Outputs and Measures • Valid driver’s licence is an added advantage Key Responsibilities • Financial Management, Compliance & Governance, Culture • Member of a professional registered• 3.Draft VACANCY:body Audit Plan LEAD AUDITOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY X1 (FIVE • Service DeliveryCompetencies Excellence • Leasing contracts, Title deed documentation • Engineering and Projects Risk & Control metrics 1.VACANCY:Position Purpose SPECIALIST: ENTERPRISE• Position RISK PurposeA MANAGEMENT Bachelor’s Degree X1 (FIVE in Risk• AuditManagement, program per process to beSciences/Engineering, audited Competencies Business Management or Social• Sustainability • LiteracyDevelopment of Internal Audit Plans Salary : An attractive salary package The role assesses and identifies potential risks that may hinder Applies• auditValid and driver’s risk concepts license and practices is an according added to • advantageYEARAudits executed CONTRACT) according to plan – HEAD OFFICE • Think and Act Strategically • OutputsFit-for-purpose and Measures workplace environment (building • Audit Tests, Working Papers na Gazette. Competencies• Service Delivery Excellence, Sustainability Literacy • Environmental HealthInternal and safety Audits, Consulting and Advisory Services and Rural Development (ML- • Draft Risk Assessment Reports • the reputation, safety, security and financial prosperity of the YEAR CONTRACT) – HEAD OFFICE generally• A accepted minimum and governmental of five standards,(5) years’ practices experience of which three (3) • Environmental Health and Safety, Honest Communication Sciences Engineering and Project Risk & Control metrics Commensurate to the market Corporation. The role is accountable for aligning the risk and and procedures in order to perform and facilitate complex • • Think and Act Strategically • Honesty Communication• Reporting Decide and Governance and Initiate Structures Action • ergonomics)Timeous Expert and Land Valuation Reports Bidding Companies• PositionAudit Tests, Purpose Working for Papers WUC 039• Customer Centricity,(2020) Teamwork must be registered• with PPADB Code 10, Water Engineering compliance strategy to the Corporation’s overall business Informationyears Technology should operational be at and managerial compliance audits. level in Risk Management • Embrace Diversity, Ethics and Integrity • Customer Centricity • Comprehensive and financially viable building insurance Positionstrategy andPurpose mandate. It defines the risk profiles and agrees• Plans, organizes,Post coordinates Graduate and manages Certificate audit activities inApplies Enterprise audit and risk conceptsRisk andManagement practices• Decideaccording or toand generelat Initiaterallyed accepted training Action and governmental standards, • Risk Evaluation and Assurance, Integrity Assurance • Commercial and Residential property occupancy rate Leave : 30 working days per annum Qualifications and Experience • Resource Optimisation • Teamwork, Ethics• and IntegrityProvide Direction and Effective Supervisionrd risk appetite and provides guidance to risk and compliance related to complex Information Technology operational and practices and procedures in order to perform and facilitate complex Information Technology operational and • Leasing contracts, Title deed documentation Qualifications and Experience GRD), Mabuse Pule, regard- “There is also shortage of • A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/Informa• Provide- Direction and Effective Supervision • Embrace Diversity• Compliance & Governance, Culture. Thegovernance role assesses structures and identifies on overall potential leadership, risks vision that and•may hindercompliance the reputation,Member audits. Provides safetyTenders of independent, security a professional and opinion financial on risk registeredshouldcompliance audits. body Plans, organizes,reach coordinates andthis manages au dit activitiesoffice related to complex Informationnot later than • • WUCFit-for-purpose Property workplace Portfolio environment performance (building ergonomics) ratio Gratuity : 25% gratuity payment at the end of contract Competencies tion Systems from an institution accredited by a national- • 14:00Effective Communication hours on 23 September 2021 direction. This role facilitates and embeds a risk management and control environment in specific business unit, Corporate • Resource. OptimisationA compulsory site visit for shall be prosperity of the Corporation. The role is accountable for aligningServices, the risk and compliance strategy Sub to the CodeTechnologyly recognized operational accrediting - agencyand 02 compliance • Storage audits.Effective Provides independent Communication opiniontanks, on risk and control environmentGrade C WUC• Commercial and039 Residential property(2020) occupancy rate culture across the Corporation by overseeing and managing• Support UnitValid or process. driver’s license is an added advantage • Timeous disposal of obsolete assets Corporation’s overall business strategy and mandate. It defines• theThink risk profilesand Act and Strategicallyagrees risk appetite and • Part Professional qualification in CISA (Certified Informa- 8. SPECIALIST: CORPORATE REAL • Plan and Properly Execute the Plans (Focus on• Results)WUC Property Portfolio performance ratio an effective risk management program. It is also accountable in tionspecific Systems business Auditor) unit, Corporate Support PlanUnit or process.and Properly Execute the Plans (Focus on Results) Outputs and Measures • A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Water or related discipline) • ESTATE x1 - HEAD OFFICE • Timeous disposal of obsolete assets ing shortage of respiratory Personal Protectiveprovidesfor mitigation guidance of fraud to riskand corruptionandEquip compliance at WUC. governance- • structures Key• Responsibilities onDecideA overall minimum leadership, and Initiate visionof five Actionand direction. (5) years’• Membershipexperience of internationally of recognizedwhich institutionthree for (3) years should be at managerial level6. in VACANCY: Risk • AUDITOR:Draft Audit ENGINEERING Plan, Audit programAND PROJECTS per process X1 – to HEAD be audited • Development of Internal Audit Plans, Internal Audits, Auditors as an added advantage • Network, Build and Manage Teamwork • Network, Build and Manage Teamwork This role facilitates and embeds a risk management cultureheld across the Corporation onat by overseeingthe which and manag- Keytime Responsibilities public opening of . theThe tenders siteOFFICE visit willassembly commence. point shall Tenders be at should be hand • Registered with Engineering Registration Board (ERB) Remuneration for positions 4-7 ConsultingProvide and Advisory Direction Services, Reportingand Effective and05 Gover- August SupervisionValid driver’s license is an added2020 advantage and must at be Position 10:00hrs Purpose Audits executed according to plan QualificationsRamotswa and Experience Wastewater Key Responsibilities • • • ing an effective risk management program. It is also accountable forManagement mitigation of fraud and corruption at WUC. • Development of Internal Audit Plans, Internal Audits, Consulting and Advisory Services, Reporting and Qualifications and Experience • Risk Management Strategy, Policy & Plan, Risk Profile nance Structures willing to undertake extensive travel • DeliverThe Qualityrole is accountable Service for the execution of the strategic and • Deliver Quality Service • Membership of a recognized institute of professional Auditors as an added advantage. • • RiskEffective Evaluation and Assurance, Communication Integrity Assurance, Peo- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in performing IT • Draft Risk Assessment Reports Establishment, Risk Assessment & Assurance • Governance Structures operational Property Portfolio Strategy. It actively manages the Position Purpose • A Bachelor’s Degree in (Real) Estate Management, Land ple Management and Functional Effectiveness audits or Risk Management. • A Bachelor’s Degree in (Real) Estate Management, Land Economics or Property Studies ment at fire stations,Key• ResponsibilitiesRisk Management Support,which Prevention & Business is Conti - • Risk Evaluation and Assurance, Integrity Assurance,Corporation’s People property Management portfolio register and Functional and drives Effectiveness optimum • Engineering and Projects Risk & Control metrics Salary : An attractive Salary Package masks at council fire stations • • FinancialPlan Management, and Properlydelivered Compliance Execute & Governance, the Cul- Plans in (Focus sealed on Results) envelopes and clearly marked with the tender numbersEconomics and or Property addressed Studies • Valid driver’s license is an added advantage and must be willing to undertake extensive travel nuity, Risk Reporting, Fraud and Investigation from where bidders shall be guided to site • Certification by Real Estate Institute of Botswana Worksture (Tenderers should arrive at or before 10:00 hours.) Competencies• Financial Management, Compliance & Governance,utilisation Culture of all WUC properties. The role provides leadership Performs Engineering• andAudit Projects Tests, operational Working and compliance Papers audits in accordance with generally accepted • Risk Management Capacity Building & Culture Embed-Competencies• Network, Build and Manage Teamwork Commensurate to the market • Risk Management Strategy, Policy & Plan, Risk Profile Establishment, Risk Assessment & Assurance • Service Delivery Excellence on land acquisitions, property development & management auditing standards, practices and procedures. This role also works on consulting projects under a Lead Audi- • CertificationValid driver’s license by is anReal added Estate advantage Institute of Botswana • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Engineering field ding, Financial Management, Outputs and Measures • • Sustainability Literacy and asset disposal. It also ensures the efficient provision of 4. VACANCY: AUDITOR: FINANCE AND• A minimumGOVERNANCE of five (5) years’ technical experience X4 in– Property/Real HEAD Estate OFFICE Management • • PeopleRisk Management & FunctionalSupport, Effectiveness,Prevention & CompliBusiness- • Continuity,ImprovedDeliver Risk financial Reporting,Quality reporting Fraud Service accuracy, and Investigation Quality and rele- Outputs and Measures tor’s supervision. • • Environmental Health and safety 4. AUDITOR: FINANCE AND • At least one (1) year exposure to Auditing or Risk Management or Project Management or Operations Leave : 30 working days per annum across the country. something that • theanceRisk & ManagementGovernanceunion and Capacity Culture Buildinghas & Culture Embedding,vance ofFinancia Audit Opinion/advisoryl Management, service services that ensure stakeholder satisfaction and initiation of Qualifications and Experience • • ValidTwo (2) driver’s years supervisory license level is experiencean added advantage to; • • HonestyImproved Communication financial reporting accuracy, Quality and relevance of Audit Opinion/advisory service • Audit findings, Risk Assessment, Information Technology maintenance works to ensure buildings SHEQ compliance. • People Management & Functional Effectiveness,• ComplianceThink & Governance and andAct Culture Strategically • CustomerAudit Centricity findings, Risk Assessment, Information Technology Audit Action Plans, Pension : A Contributory Pension Outputs and Measures Audit Action Plans, • GOVERNANCE x1 – HEAD OFFICEKey Responsibilities• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Water or relat- • A minimum of five (5) years’ technical experience in • Teamwork, Ethics and Integrity Competencies • Positive Corporation Risk Profile • Improvement in internal control systems and risk mitiga- • Improvement in internal control systems and risk mitigation Position Purpose • Decide and Initiate Action Embrace Diversity Key Responsibilities ed discipline) OutputsRobust and Risk Measures Management Governance Structures tion • • Improvement in the quality of service Property/Real Estate Management Scheme (16.5% WUC and 4% • • Policies, Procedures and Compliance, Property Portfolio • Development of Internal Audit Plans Competencies long raised with theEffective Risk ministry.Management Strategy • Improvement in the quality of service • Resource Optimisation • PerformsRegistered Finance with Engineering and Governance Registration operational Board (ERB) and compliance• Service Delivery audi Excellencets in accordance with generally accepted Responding a question • The Tender document forPosition WUC Purpose 039 (2020) is sold for P500.00 each. (Non-refundable) • 2. LEADProvide AUDITOR: Direction and FINANCE Effective SupervisionAND Performance Management • Internal Audits, Consulting and Advisory Services Two (2) years supervisory level experience • Effective Risk Management Framework and enabling tools • • Sustainability Literacy Employee) • Positive Corporation Risk Profile Qualifications and Experience Qualifications and Experience • Property Sourcing and Provision, Land Acquisition, • Reporting and• GovernanceMembership Structures of a recognized institute of professional Au- • Business enabling Risk Management Cycle Performs Finance and Governance operational and auditing standards, practices and procedures. This role• mayEnvironmental be assigned Health and Safety to work on consulting projects under • Robust Risk Management Governance Structures• • A Bachelor’sEffective Degree in Information Communication Systems/Information • A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems/InformationDevelopment, Technology, Land and or Asset related Disposal field from an institution • Risk Evaluation andditors Assurance, as an Integrity added Assurance advantage. • Timeous Risk Assessment, Effective internal control GOVERNANCETechnology, or related field from an institutionx1 (FIVE accredited YEAR6. AUDITOR: ENGINEERING AND • Service Delivery Excellence • framework/environmentEffective Risk Management Strategy accredited by a nationally recognizedcompliance accrediting• Propertyagency audits and Asset in accordanceManagement, People Management with generally & • acceptedCompliance & Governance,a Lead Auditor’sCulture. supervision. • Honest Communication from the MP for Francistown Our expectation was that the • by a nationallyPlan recognized and Properlyaccrediting agency ExecutePROJECTS the Plans x1 – (Focus HEAD OFFICE on Results) • Valid driver’s license is an added advantage and must be Competencies• Customer Centricity • • BusinessEffective Training Risk Management and an active RiskFramework Champion/Officer and enabling • CONTRACT) toolsCISA (Certified Information Systems – HEAD Auditor) professional OFFICE • CISA (Certified Information Systemsauditing Auditor) standards, professionalFunctional Effectivenessqualification practicesThe and procedures. Corporation This role may Secretary • Sustainability Literacy • networkBusiness at Business enabling Centers Risk Management Cycle qualification • Financial Management, Compliance & Governance, willing to undertake extensive travel • Teamwork Remuneration for position 8 Position• PurposeMembership of a recognized institution for Auditors as an added advantage Outputs and Measures • Service Delivery Excellence • • MembershipNetwork, of a recognized Build institution and for Auditors Manage as an Teamwork be assignedCulture to work on consulting projects under a Lead • Embrace Diversity • Timeous Risk Assessment, Effective internal control framework/environmentadded advantage Performs• EngineeringValid driver’s and Projects license operational is an added and complianceadvantage and must be willing to travel • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Engineering • Environmental Health and Safety Qualifications and Experience • • SustainabilityEthics & Integrity and Literacy Resource Optimisation • • A BusinessBachelor’s DegreeTraining in Riskand Management,an active Risk Sciences/En Champion/Officer•- • SpecificationsValid network driver’sDeliver licenseat Business is Quality an added Centers advantage Service and must be audits • infor A accordance minimum withof six these generally(6) years’ accepted experienceAuditor’s auditing in performing supervision.tenders complex Information Systems may compliance or be• Draftobtained Audit Plan,Key Auditfield program Responsibilities per process at to be audited the Corporation’s Headquarters in Gaborone, ministry would be proactive Position Purpose Outputs and Measures South, Wynter Mmolotsi, Pule willing to travel standards, practices and procedures. This role also works on gineering, Business Management or Social Sciences Water Utilities Corporation • Honest Communication Salary : An attractive Salary Package operational audits including three (3) years’ management experience • Audits executed according to plan Environmental Health and Safety • Post Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management • AppliesA minimum audit of six (6) years’ and experience risk concepts in performing andconsulting practices projects under according a Lead Auditor’s to supervision. • Timeous Expert and Land Valuation Reports • • At leastDevelopment one (1) year exposure of Internal to Auditing Audit or Plans Risk Man- • Qualifications and Experience complex Information Systems compliance or operational Remuneration for positions 1-3 or related training • Comprehensive and financially viable buildingth insurance • Draft Risk Assessment Reports • Customer Centricity Commensurate to the market generallyaudits including accepted three (3) years’ management and governmental experience standards, practices Key Responsibilities agement or Project Management or Operations • Honest Communication • Member of a professional registered body Sedibeng House,KeyCompetencies Responsibilities Office No. 208• Leasing contracts,as Title deedof documentation • Engineering and.• Projects RiskInternal & Control metrics Audits, Consulting and Advisory Services • Development of Internal Audit Plans 27 July 2020 • • ValidA Bachelor’s driver’s license Degree is an addedin Risk advantage Management, Sciences/Engineering, Business Management or Social Development of Internal Audit Plans Salary : An attractive salary package in addressing these pertinent Competenciesand procedures in order to perform •and Internal Think facilitate Audits, and Consulting Act complexStrategically and Advisory Services• • Fit-for-purpose workplace environment (building • Audit Tests, Working Papers Customer Centricity • Teamwork Leave : 25 working days per annum said no fire station in Botswa- 2. VACANCY: LEAD AUDITOR:• FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE X1 (FIVE • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience of which three (3) Sedibeng House • Sciences • Reporting and Governance Structures Commensurate to the market • Think and Act Strategically • • ReportingDecide and Governance and Initiate Structures Action Internal ergonomics)Audits, Consulting and Advisory Services years should be at managerial level in Risk Management Financial and Governance operational and compliance audits. • Competencies • Post Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management• Decide or and relat Initiateed training Action • • Risk EvaluationProvide and Direction Assurance, and Integrity Effective Assurance Supervision • Commercial and Residential property occupancy rate Qualifications and Experience • Leave Teamwork : 30 working days per annum • Embrace Diversity Pension : A Contributory Pension • Provide Direction and Effective Supervision • Compliance & Governance, Culture. • Reporting and Governance Structures • ServiceRisk Delivery Evaluation Excellence and Assurance • CompetenciesMember of a professional registered body YEARPlans, organizes,CONTRACT) coordinates – and HEAD manages• Effective OFFICE audit Communication activities • WUC Property Portfolio performance ratio • Gratuity : 25% gratuity payment at the end of contract • Effective Communication • Embrace Diversity • ThinkValid and driver’s Act Strategically license is an added advantage • Risk Evaluation• Timeous disposal and of obsoleteAssurance assets • Ethics & Integrity and Resource Optimisation Scheme (16.5% WUC and 4% matters rather than• being de- Plan and Properly Execute the Plans (Focus on Results) Outputs• andPlan Measures and Properly Execute the Plans (Focus on Results) • A Bachelor’s• Degree• Sustainability in EngineeringIntegrity (Civil, Literacy WaterAssurance, or related discipline) Compliance & Governance, Culture na has a shortage of respira- • related to complex Financial and Governance operational Recreation Hall • • DecideA minimum and Initiate of five Action (5) years’ experience of which three (3) years should be at managerial level in Risk • Network, Build and Manage Teamwork • • Draft AuditNetwork, Plan, Audit Build program and Manage per process Teamwork • to be auditedIntegrity Assurance, Compliance & Governance,• CultureRegistered with Engineering Registration Board (ERB) • RemunerationEthics & Integrityfor positions and 4-7Resource Optimisation • Provide Direction and Effective Supervision • Audits executed according to plan Qualifications and Experience Environmental Health and Safety Employee) Management • andDeliver compliance Quality Service audits. Provides independent opinion on risk • Position Purpose • • Draft RiskDeliver Assessment Quality Reports Service • Membership of a recognized institute of professional Auditors as an added advantage. • Effective Communication Tenders should reach this office• A Bachelor’s Degreenot in (Real) Estatelater Management, Landthan 14:00 Honesthours Communication on 27 August 2020 at which time public • Engineering and Projects Risk & Control metrics • Salary : An attractive Salary Package • Plan and Properly Execute the Plans (Focus on Results) and control environment in specific business unit, Corporate Outputs andEconomics Measures or Property Studies • Valid driver’s licenseOutputs is an added and advantage Measures and must be willing to undertake extensive travel tory masks. fensive.” Competencies• Network, Build and Manage Teamwork • Audit Tests, Working Papers • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Engineering field Remuneration Commensurate for positions to the 1-3 market 7. VACANCY: SPECIALIST: SAFETY X1 – HEAD OFFICE 4. VACANCY: AUDITOR: FINANCE AND• Certification GOVERNANCE by Real Estate Institute X4Plot – of HEADBotswana OFFICE 17530 Luthuli• Customer Centricity Road • Deliver Quality Service 4.Support AUDITOR: Unit FINANCE or process. AND Draft Audit Plan Leave : 30 working days per annum Qualifications and Experience • • Valid driver’s license is an added advantage • At least one (1)• year exposureDraft to Auditing Audit or Risk Plan Management or Project Management or Operations Other Benefits • Think and Act Strategically Applies audit and risk concepts and practices according to generally accepted and governmental standards, • Teamwork SalaryPension : An attractive A Contributory salary Pension package GOVERNANCEopening x1 – HEAD of OFFICE the tenders• PositionA Bachelor’s Purpose Degree in Engineering will (Civil, Water • commence. or relatAudit- • programA minimum ofper five (5)process years’ technical Tenders to experiencebe audited in should be hand delivered in sealed envelopes and clearly • Decide and Initiate Action ed discipline) Property/Real Estate Management • EmbraceAudit Diversity program per process to be audited Scheme (16.5% WUC and 4% practicesKey Responsibilities and procedures in order to• Performs Registeredperform Finance with Engineering and and Governance facilitate Registration operational Board • com (ERB)Audits plexand compliance Financialexecuted audits accordingin and accordance Governance withto plangenerally accepted operational Competencies and • Commensurate to the market Position Purpose However, the Secretary Motshegwa • said2. LEADProvide AUDITOR: Direction and amongFINANCE Effective SupervisionAND Position Purpose • Two (2) years supervisory level experience Employee) Membership of a recognized institute of professional Au- Old Industrial Site Performs Finance and Governance operational and • auditing standards, practices and procedures. This role may be assigned to work on consulting projects under Ethics & Integrity and Resource Optimisation Group Life Assurance (24-hour coverage) • Effective Communication • Development of Internal Audit Plans,ditors Internal as an added Audits advantage. • Draft Risk Assessment Reports • • Audits executed according to plan Leave : 30 working days per annum GOVERNANCE x1 (FIVE YEAR compliancecompliance audits audits. in accordance Plans, with generally organizes, accepted coordinates and manages audit activities related to complex Financial• Service and Delivery Excellence • Plan and Properly Execute the Plans (Focus on Results)marked with the• a LeadValidtender driver’s Auditor’s license supervision. is an added numbers advantage and mustFinance be Competencies and and Governance addressed Risk & Control metrics to; CONTRACT) – HEAD OFFICE auditing Consultingstandards, practices and and procedures. Advisory This Services role may • • Sustainability Literacy Remuneration for position 8 50% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid • Network, Build and Manage Teamwork Governance operational and compliancewilling to audits.undertake extensive Provides travel independ• entService opinion Delivery Excellence on risk and control environment • Draft Risk Assessment Reports Gratuity : 25% gratuity payment at the end of contract The role develops and maintains the occupational safety and hygiene standards, practices, policies and proce- be assigned to work on consulting projects under a Lead • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Engineering• Audit Tests, Working Papers • Environmental Health and Safety General (SG) of BLLAHWU, other concerns •that PositionDeliver Purpose Qualitythe Service union Auditor’s• Reporting supervision. and Governance StructuresKeyfield Responsibilities • Sustainability Literacy Gaborone• Honest Communication• Finance and Governance Risk & Control metricsSalary : An attractive Salary Package Applies audit and risk concepts and practices according in to specific business unit, Corporate• • AtSupport leastDevelopment one (1) year Unit exposure of Internalor to Auditingprocess. Audit or Plans Risk Man- • Environmental Health and Safety dures to ensure compliance to regulatory framework. The role ensures that Occupational Safety and Hygiene • Risk Evaluation and Assurance, Integrity Assurance • Customer Centricity Commensurate to the market generally accepted and governmental standards, practices Key Responsibilities • agementInternal or Project Audits, Management Consulting or Operations and AdvisoryQualifications Services• Honest and Communication Experience 7.• SPECIALIST: Audit Tests, SAFETY Working x1Papers – HEAD Remuneration for positions 4-7 Interested Botswana citizens should send a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (C.V) certified copies of certifi- 2. andVACANCY: procedures in orderLEAD to perform AUDITOR: and facilitate FINANCE complex • ANDDevelopmentPeople GOVERNANCE of InternalManagement Audit Plans X1 (FIVEand Functional Effectiveness • Customer Centricity • Teamwork Leave : 25 working days per annum preventive strategies are put in place to prevent loss of lives, injuries to staff and stakeholders. To ensure a • • Internal Audits, Consulting and Advisory Services Competencies• Reporting and Governance Structures Financial and Governance operational and compliance audits. • A Bachelor’s• Teamwork Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting• Embrace Diversity SalaryPension : An attractiveA Contributory SalaryPension Package Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, says long raised but YEARhave CONTRACT) not – HEAD been OFFICE • Reporting and Governance Structures • • ServiceRisk Delivery Evaluation Excellence and Assurance cates, national identity card (omang), professional references and names and addresses of two referees to: Plans, organizes, coordinates and manages audit activities • Financial Management, Compliance & Governance, safe work environment for all staff and stakeholders. Key• RiskResponsibilities Evaluation and Assurance • Embrace Diversity • Ethics & IntegrityOFFICE and Resource Optimisation Scheme (16.5% WUC and 4% related to complex Financial and Governance operational • • SustainabilityIntegrity Literacy Assurance, Compliance & Governance,or Auditing Culture from an institution accredited by a nationally Commensurate to the market • IntegrityCulture Assurance, Compliance & Governance, Culture Environmental Health and Safety • Ethics & Integrity and ResourceThe Optimisation Corporation Secretary Employee) Positionand compliance Purpose audits. Provides independent opinion on risk • recognized accrediting agency Qualifications and Experience • Honest Communication and control environment in specific business unit, Corporate Outputs and Measures Outputs and Measures 7. VACANCY: Position SPECIALIST: Purpose SAFETY X1 – HEAD OFFICE Leave : 30 working days per annum Support Unit or process. • Customer Centricity • Part professionalRemuneration for positions qualification 1-3 in ACCA/CIMA/CIA/CISA/ Executive Director – Human Resources addressed are Appliespayment audit and risk concepts and practicesof according • to• geneDraftrally AuditDevelopment accepted Plan and governmental of Internal standards, Audit• Plans,Draft Audit Internal Plan Audits Consulting and Advisory Services • A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Commerce, AccountingOther Benefits or Auditing from an institution accredited by a Pule’s defensive response Teamwork Salary : An attractive salary package Key Responsibilities • OutputsAudit program and per processMeasures to be audited • BICA The role develops and maintains the occupational safety Pension : A Contributory Pension practicesKey Responsibilities and procedures in order to perform and facilitate • comAuditsplex Financialexecuted according and Governance to plan operational and • • EmbraceAudit Diversity program per process to be audited Commensurate to the marketWater UtilitiesPosition Purpose Corporationnationally recognized accrediting agency Water Utilities Corporation compliance• Development audits. ofPlans, Internal organizes, Audit Plans, coordinates Internal Audits and • manages • • Draft auImproved ditRiskReporting activities Assessment related financial Reports and to complex Governance reporting Financial andaccuracy • •Structures Ethics &Audits Integrity executed and Resource according Optimisation to plan• MembershipLeave : 30 working of a recognizeddays per annum institution for Accountants and hygiene standards, practices, policies and procedures to Group Life Assurance Scheme (24-hour (16.5% coverage) WUC and 4% Employee) Consulting and Advisory Services • Finance and Governance Risk & Control metrics • Draft Risk Assessment Reports Gratuity : 25% gratuity payment at the end of contract 50% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid Private Bag 00276 Governance operational and compliance audits. Provides independAuditQuality Tests,ent opinion Working and on Papers risk relevance and control environmentof Audit Opinion/advisory service, or Auditors The role develops andensure •maintains compliance thePart occupational professional to safety regulatory and hygiene qualification framework. standards, practices, The in policiesrole ACCA/CIMA/CIA/CISA/BICA ensures and proce- • Reporting and Governance Structures • • • Risk EvaluationTelephone and Assurance, enquiriesIntegrity Assurance : Senior Manager - Supply Chain at 360 4408 • Policy Development, Safety and Risk Management speaks volumes about how his paramedic allowances,in specific business unit, Corporate Support fire Unit or process. • Finance and Governance Risk & Control metrics dures to ensure compliance to regulatory framework. The role ensures that Occupational Safety and Hygiene • Risk Evaluation and Assurance, Integrity Assurance • Valid driver’s license is an added advantage and must be that Occupational Safety and Hygiene preventive strategies GABORONE QualificationsAudit and findings Experience 7.• SPECIALIST: Audit Tests, SAFETY Working x1Papers – HEAD Remuneration for positions 4-7 Sedibeng House Interested Botswana citizens should send a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (C.V) certified copies of certifi- • People Management and Functional Effectiveness • People Management and Functional Effectiveness preventive strategies are• put in placeMembership to prevent loss of live ofs, injuries a recognized to staff and stakeholders. institution To ensure for a AccountantsRemuneration or Auditorsfor position 8 • Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Audits • A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting willingSalary to undertake: An attractive Salary extensive Package travel cates, national identity card (omang), professional references and names and addresses of two referees to: Key• ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management, Compliance & Governance, • Risk Assessment, Finance and GovernanceOFFICE Audit Action safe work environmentare for put all staff in and place stakeholders. to prevent loss of lives, injuries to staff and or Auditing from an institution accredited by a nationally Commensurate to the market • Valid driver’s license is an added advantage and must be willing to undertake extensive travel Culture • recognizedFinancial accrediting agency Management, ComplianceQualifications & andGovernance, Experience • CultureA minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in per- stakeholders. To ensure a safe work environment for all staff • Incident Management, Compliance Monitoring Plans Position Purpose Leave : 30 working days per annum Senior Buyer at 360 4455 ministry views the occupa- fighters’ lack of progression • Part professional qualification in ACCA/CIMA/CIA/CISA/ Executive Director – Human Resources • Development of Internal Audit Plans, Internal Audits Consulting and Advisory Services • A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting or Auditing from an institution accredited by a Outputs and Measures The role develops and maintains the occupational safetyforming Pension Audits : A Contributory or Risk Pension Management OfficeKey Responsibilities No.• 208/2A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experienceSalary in performing: An attractive Audits Salary orPackage Risk Management BICA and stakeholders. 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To ensure a safe work environment• for allService staff Delivery Excellence Policy Development, Safety and Risk Management Closing Date: 31 January 2020 forming Audits or Risk Management and• stakeholders.A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experienceSalary in performing: An attractive Audits Salary orPackage Risk Management • PensionNB: Only successful: A Contributory candidates Pension will be responded to. • Improvement in internal control systems and risk Sustainability Literacy • Occupational Safety Programs mitigation • Improved financial reporting accuracy • Commensurate to the market • Occupational• Hygiene• Health, ProgramsService Safety and Delivery Environment Excellence (HSE) Audits • People Management and Functional Effectiveness Outputs and Measures CompetenciesQualifications and Experience Scheme (16.5% WUC and 4% Employee) • Improvement in the quality of service KeyCompetencies Responsibilities • EnvironmentalLeave : 25 working Health days per and annum Safety • Occupational Safety Training lowances. • Service Delivery Excellence • Policy Development, Safety and Risk Management • • IncidentSustainability Management, LiteracyCompliance Monitoring Closing Date: 31 January 2020 • Financial Management, Compliance & Governance employees. • Quality and relevance of Audit Opinion/advisory service, AuditPension findings : A Contributory Pension Old Industrial Site • Improved financial reporting accuracy • • SustainabilityA Bachelor’s Literacy Degree in Finance, Commerce,• Service Delivery Accounting Excellence • People Management and Functional Effectiveness Qualifications and Experience • Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Audits Honest Communication Scheme (16.5% WUC and 4% Employee) • Environmental Health and Safety • • Occupational Safety Programs • • AQuality Bachelor’s and Degree relevance in Finance, of Audit Commerce, Opinion/advisory Accounting service, Auditor Auditing findings from an institution accredited• • IncidentSustainability Management, by a nationally LiteracyCompliance Monitoring • Financial Management,• ComplianceEnvironmental & Governance Health and Safety • Certification, Culture • • HonestRisk Communication Assessment, Finance and Governance Audit Action Plans or Auditing from an institution accredited by a nationally • • OccupationalEnvironmental Safety Programs Health and Safety• Customer Centricity • Certification, Culture Other Benefits • Risk Assessment, Finance and Governance Audit Action• Customer Plans Centricity Other Benefits • Occupational Hygiene Programs recognized accrediting agency recognized accrediting agency • Occupational Hygiene Programs • Honest Communication • Improvement in internal control systems and risk• mitigationTeamworkImprovement in internal control• systemsHonest Communication and risk mitigationGroup Life Assurance (24-hour coverage) Gaborone • • Teamwork Group Life Assurance (24-hour coverage) • ACCA/CIMA/CIA/CISA/BICA professional qualification • Occupational Safety Training • Occupational Safety Training • Improvement in the quality of service • • EmbraceACCA/CIMA/CIA/CISA/BICA Diversity professional• Customer qualification Centricity 50% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid Outputs and Measures • Membership of a recognized institution for Accountants or • People Management and Functional Effectiveness • Customer Centricity • • Ethics Improvement& Integrity and Resource Optimisation in the quality of• serviceTeamwork • Embrace Diversity People Management and Functional Effectiveness 50% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid Outputs and Measures Auditors • Membership of a recognized institution• Financial for Management, Accountants Compliance or & Governance • Qualifications• Valid driver’s licenseand Experienceis an added advantage and must be • • Certification,Embrace Culture Diversity • EthicsInterested & Integrity Botswana citizensand Resourceshould send a comprehensive Optimisation • Incident prevention• • Financial programsTeamwork and Management, Risk management proceduresCompliance & Governance willing to travel Auditors • Ethics & Integrity and Resource Optimisation Curriculum Vitae (C.V) certified copies of certificates, national • Occupational Safety Policy and Personal Protective Equipment Policy Outputs and Measures • A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in performing 5. AUDITOR: INFORMATION identity card (omang), professional references and names and • Certification, Culture • A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting• orValid Auditing driver’s from an institutionlicense accredited is an added by a • advantageIncident prevention and programs must and beRisk management • Safety Audit Reports• and IncidentEmbrace Investigation Diversity Reports Interested Botswana citizens should send a comprehensive • Incident prevention programs and Risk management procedures complex financial, compliance or operational Qualificationsaudits, TECHNOLOGY x1 - HEAD and OFFICE Experience addresses of two referees to: includingnationally three recognized (3) years’ management accrediting experience agency procedures • Regulatory Inspection Reports and Occupational Hygiene Reports willing to travel 5.Occupational VACANCY: Safety Policy AUDITOR: and Personal ProtectiveINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY X1 - HEAD OFFICE • Ethics & Integrity and Resource Optimisation Curriculum Vitae (C.V) certified copies of certificates, national • ACCA/CIMA/CIA/CISA/BICA professional qualificationTelephone enquiries:• Senior Manager - Supply Chain 3619271 or 3902629 • Occupational Safety Policy and Personal Protective Equipment Policy Position Purpose Equipment Policy Executive Director – Human Resources Outputs and Measures Competencies A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in performing • Membership of a recognized institution for AccountantsPerforms• or AuditorsInformation Technology operational and compliance • Safety Audit Reports and Incident Investigation5. Reports AUDITOR: INFORMATION Qualifications and Experience identity card (omang), professional references and names and • Think and Act Strategically Position Purpose Water Utilities Corporation • Safety Audit Reports and Incident Investigation Reports • Valid driver’s license is an added advantage and• mustaudits be inwilling A accordance Bachelor’s to travel with generally Degree accepted auditingin Finance, • Regulatory Commerce, Inspection Reports and Accounting Occupational or Auditing from an institution accredited by a • Incident prevention programs and Risk management Decide and Initiate Action complex financial, compliancePerforms or Informationoperational Technology audits, operational and compliancePrivate Bag audits 00276 in accordance with generally accepted • standards, practices and procedures. This role also works on Hygiene Reports addresses of two referees to: • • ProvideA minimum Direction of andsix Effective(6) years’ Supervision experience in performing complex financial, compliance or operational auditing standards, practices and procedures.TECHNOLOGY This roleGABORONE also works on consulting x1 - projectsHEAD under aOFFICE Lead Audi- • A Bachelor’s Degreeprocedures in Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health • Regulatory Inspection Reports and Occupational Hygiene Reports consulting including nationallyprojects under threea Lead recognized Auditor’s (3) years’ supervision. management accrediting experience agency Logistics & Procurement Officer 3619265 Effective Communication 5. VACANCY: AUDITOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY X1 - HEAD OFFICE • audits, including three (3) years’ management experience Qualificationstor’s supervision. and Experience • An Industry/profession related certification is an added advantage Plan and Property Execute the Plans (Focus on Results) • Occupational Safety Policy and Personal Protective • • Key ResponsibilitiesACCA/CIMA/CIA/CISA/BICA• Aprofessional Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational qualification Health and Safety NB: Only successful candidates will be responded to. • A minimum of five (5) years relevant professional work experience in Safety Management. • Network, Build and Manage Teamwork • Development of Internal Audit Plans or Occupational Hygiene, Environmental HealthPosition Purpose • Three (3) years supervisoryEquipment level experience Policy Executive Director – Human Resources CompetenciesDeliver Quality Service Competencies Key Responsibilities • • • InternalMembership Audits, Consulting and Advisory of a Services recognized• Aninstitution Industry/profession for related Accountants certification Performsis an added or AuditorsClosingInformation Date: 31 January Technology 2020 operational and compliance• Valid driver’s • licenceSafety is an added Audit advantage Reports and Incident Investigation Reports Qualifications and Experience • Think and Act Strategically • Development of Internal Audit Plans Position Purpose Water Utilities Corporation • Think and Act Strategically • Valid driver’s license is an added• Internal advantage Audits, Consulting and and must Advisoryaudits be Services inwilling accordance to travel with generally accepted auditing • Regulatory Inspection Reports and Occupational • Decide and Initiate Action Decide and Initiate Action Competencies Performs Information Technology operational and compliancePrivate Bag audits 00276 in accordance with generally accepted • • Reporting and Governance Structuresstandards, practices and procedures. This role also works on Hygiene Reports • ProvideA minimum Direction of andsix Effective(6) years’ Supervision experience in performing complex financial, compliance or operational GABORONE • A Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health • consulting projects under a Lead Auditor’s supervision. auditing standards, practices and procedures. This role also works on consulting projects under a Lead Audi- Effective Communication • audits, including three (3) years’ management experience Qualificationstor’s supervision. and Experience • An Industry/profession related certification is an added advantage Plan and Property Execute the Plans (Focus on Results) • Key Responsibilities • A Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety NB: Only successful candidates will be responded to. • A minimum of five (5) years relevant professional work experience in Safety Management. Network, Build and Manage Teamwork Competencies• • Development of Internal Audit Plans or Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health • Three (3) years supervisory level experience • Deliver Quality Service • Internal Audits, Consulting and Advisory Services • KeyAn Industry/professionResponsibilities related certification is an added Closing Date: 31 January 2020 • Development of Internal Audit Plans • Valid driver’s licence is an added advantage • Think and Act Strategically • Internal Audits, Consulting and Advisory Services • Decide and Initiate Action • Reporting and Governance Structures Competencies Page 10 NEWS Wednesday 18 August 2021 The Botswana Gazette young people or to “listen to the wisdom this country, we would have been engaged of the elders”. in most of decisions.” Survey places Botswana among Botswana came fifth out of the 33 coun- Similarly, a spokesperson of the Alliance tries, registering 53 percent for fresh ideas for Progressives Youth League (APYL), from its youth being listened to in order to Gaone Majere, disagreed with the Afroba- countries that listen to youth do well. rometer findings, saying problems faced Tunisia tops the list with 71 percent of by the youth in the country are an indica- • Botswana scores 53% for taking fresh ideas of the youth fresh ideas from youth being considered in tion that they are left out of decision-mak- running the government. Morocco is the ing. “Elders are the one in the forefront in • Opposition youth leagues dismiss Afrobarometer survey second placed, followed by South Africa decision-making,” Majere argued. and Lesotho respectively. “They take decisions alone and impose According to the findings, Botswana lis- them on us. The youth of this country have tens to only 38 percent of wisdom from the fresh ideas but the problem is the platform country’s elders. to raise them. So Botswana’s position on Out of the 33 African countries sur- the survey is puzzling.” veyed, Liberia is the least country that lis- But the Secretary General of the ruling tens to fresh ideas from its young people. Botswana Democratic Party Youth League But youth structures of Botswana’s op- (BDPYL), Otsile Machona, has welcomed position parties have dismissed the sur- the survey’s “pleasing” results. “Indeed vey results as hogwash. The president of our views and suggestions as the youth of Botswana Congress Party Youth League this country are accommodated from time (BCPYL), Tlhabologo Furniture, says the to time,” Machona told The Gazette in an survey is not the true reflection of what is interview. happening in Botswana, especially deci- “For instance, we were listened to when SESUPO RANTSIMAKO sions on laws. we advocated for extension of Youth De- people in order to do well. “I disagree with the survey because most velopment Fund applications recently. But The Afrobarometer survey was conduct- laws in Botswana do not recognise the more can still be done, hence we will con- otswana has been listed among ed on 46 974 citizens of 33 African coun- youth,” Furniture said in an interview. “If tinue engaging with the leadership.” the top five African countries that tries on whether, in order to do well, there the youth were involved in the running of Bmostly take fresh ideas from young is a need to listen more to fresh ideas from Mmolotsi calls for BOTSWANA HOUSING CORPORATION mobile GBV (established underTENDER theINVITATION Botswana NOTICE Housing AND Corporation INVITATION TO ActTENDER CAP TO 74:03 TENDER of the Laws of Botswana) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE BOTSWANA HOUSING CORPORATION CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING UNITS AT LETLHAKANE courts TENDER No. BHC 024-2021/22 BY BOTSWANAPUBLIC HOUSING NOTICE CORPORATION • Says special police GBV units are also necessary PROVISIONTIPPER OF REFUSETRUCK ATCOLLECTION PLOT NO. SERVICES 24252, FRANCISTOWN FOR HIGH DENSITY TENDER NO. BHC 011 – 2018/19 – C723/1C • 753 GBV cases before the courts PROPERTIES ON A THREE YEAR CONTRACT BONGANI MALUNGA Introduction The Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC), a statutory Corporation in Property Development and he MP for Francistown South, Wynter Mmolotsi, has called The Botswana Housing Corporation invites tender proposals from 100% Citizen Owned Companies Estates1. Management business invites tenders from suitably qualified and certified environmental for an urgent establishment of mobile courts to deal with rising practitionersregistered registered with PPADB with underBotswana Code Code Public 103 Procurement(Collection and Disposal& Asset of Disposal hazardous BoardMaterial), (PPADB) subcode cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Botswana. under Code02 (Refuse 313 sub-code collection and01, disposal02 to undertake services) an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) on the T Mmolotsi made the recommendation following an address by the Corporation’s tribal land in Letlhakane. th Leader of the House and MP for Boteti West, Vice President Slumber 2. A compulsory site visit will be held on 17 August 2021 at 0900hrs at BHC Office (Broadhurst). Tsogwane, on Gender-Based Violence. The output of the consultancy work is intended to aid the planning and implementation of the housing project within the BHC site. Tsogwane provided Parliament with updates from an inter-ministe- 3. Tender documents containing details of the requirements are available for collection from rial committee which was formed to address GBV cases after the MP Monday 2nd August 2021 at the following address: TenderMr. fees Nyaladzi Duha of Double Delight (Pty) Ltd is hereby requested to remove the above- for Mahalapye East, Yandani Boko, tabled a motion calling on the A non – refundable fee of P112.00 (VAT inclusive) is required for the purchase of the Terms of government to set up a commission of enquiry to probe GBV. Procurement Section, Office Referencesmentioned (ToRs). tipper truck abandoned at Plot No. 24252, Francistown within 14 days from the The motion was rejected and the inter-ministerial sub-committee Botswanadate of this Housing public notice.Corporation established in December 2020 instead. Tsogwane said the inter-min- CollectionPlot 10236/7 of Tender Lejara Documents Road, Broadhurst If the truck is not collected within the set time, the same shall be sold by public auction to isterial committee is already in full swing and GBV courts are func- UponGaborone, payment Botswana at the BHC Francistown revenueTelephone: office, 3605100 tender ToR’s are to be collected from tional. Procurementdefray the Office, costs. BHC Francistown Office premises – Plot 1283 Government camp Francistown, He told Parliament that 753 GBV-related cases are currently before from BusinessMonday hours17th September are 0730hrs between to 1630hrs 0800 (Mondays and 1500hrs to Fridays) during week days. For more information, kindly contact the BHC, Francistown Office on 2415080 or the following the courts while only 219 of them have been concluded. “GBV is not a pandemic,” he said. “It is an issue of national concern and it requires Deadline4.persons: Telegraphic, for Submission telephone, facsmile, email or any form of electronic tenders will not be considered. Tenders submissions are to be registered and submitted at the Procurement Office, BHC Francistown commitment and action to end it.” Office.Keithusitse The deadline Ookeditse for submission of tenders is Tuesday 16th October 2018 at 0900 hours. “I must emphasize that the government has prioritised GBV re- 5. Tenders shall be HAND delivered to the address stated in (3). sponse and has allocated a total of P2.87 million for the 2021/2022 fi- QueriesFrancistown Area Manager nancial year. To-date the there are 753 cases in nine magistrate courts All enquiries6. All tenders regarding must be this submitted Tender notshould later than be forwarded0900hrs on by email no later than the Friday 12th countrywide, 219 have been concluded.” 72214517 st October 2018Wednesday to the 1following September BHC 2021 Officers (NB: all correspondence to include both Officers at all Whereupon Mmolotsi stood up to urge the government to set up times),Or and confirmations of receipt should be followed up by telephone to: mobile GBV courts and to create special GBV units at every police 7. A non-refundable deposit of BWP367.20 will be required station. SheilaEdwin Kitengeupon Tshukudu collection of the Tender documents. Ipeleng S. Lennwe [email protected] [email protected] He noted that Botswana occupies second spot in Global Rape Sta- All such payments shall be made by CASH or tistics as published by worldpopulationreview.com, a fact that he de- +267Administration 3605100bank guaranteed Officer cheques in favour of the +267 2405080 scribed as a call for action. Botswana Housing Corporation. Disclaimer71317263 “Not even half of the cases have been concluded,” he said. “This The Corporation has no obligation to accept any tender and reserves the right to take any decision it deems fit. is an urgent matter because such cases have a traumatic effect on the victims. Mobile courts are needed to expedite such cases. This is a FIND US ON; pandemic. Botswana is listed as the number two country in the world BHCBotswana BHCBotswana in terms of rape statistics and that is a cause for concern.” @BHCBotswana In response, Tsogwane said all police stations have always catered for the need to handle GBV cases in a special way to protect the vic- tims. “GBV cases are handled in secluded rooms,” he told the House. Botho Botho ExcellenceExcellence InnovationInnovation TransparencyTransparency TeamworkTeamwork “Government has, through the Botswana Police Service, established a child and gender protection branch as of April 2021. The branch is handled by 184 officers.” He said the primary mandate of the branch is to handle GBV and child abuse. Tsogwane also noted that a GBV toll free number, 0800 600 144, was created in April 2020. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 August 2021 analysis Page 11 Molapisi Calls For Council Bye-Elections • Says COVID-19 is no excuse for not holding bye-elections • Warns gov’t against postponing 2024 general elections

GAZETTE REPORTER gather people hence putting their lives at risk. otswana People’s Party (BPP) Opposition parties recently signed a has challenged government to Memorandum of Understanding to back hold council bye-elections. B one candidate against the BDP. BPP president Motlatsi Molapisi said the reluctance to hold council bye-elec- tions is an indication that the BDP-led government is bound to face rejection from voters based on mismanagement of COVID-19 affairs. IEC Acting Chief Public Relations Officer, Idah Seoforeng, told The Ga- zette that council bye-elections have now increased to 11 and that IEC always remains ready to hold elections, should they be declared. Seoforeng said vacant council bye- elections are in Pitsane-Molopo, Khwee, BOTSWANAINVITATION HOUSING TO CORPORATIONTENDER Tumasera-Seleka, Motlokwe-Tsetseng, (established underTENDER the Botswana NOTICE Housing AND Corporation INVITATION Act CAP TO 74:03 TENDER of the Laws of Botswana) Lentsweletau West, Tamasane, Nkange BOTSWANA HOUSING CORPORATION North, Moshupa East, Lerolwane, Met- simotlhabe, and Boseja South. ENVIRONMENTALTENDER IMPACT No. BHC ASSESSMENT 005-2021/22 FOR THE Molapisi said there is growing frustra- CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING UNITS AT LETLHAKANE tion among Batswana as many have lost PROVISION OF CLEANING AND GARDENING SERVICES FOR HIGH DENSITY their jobs while some continue to lose BY BOTSWANAPUBLIC HOUSING NOTICE CORPORATION relatives owing to a failed campaign by PROPERTIES ON A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT the to vaccinate them. TIPPER TRUCK AT PLOT NO. 24252, FRANCISTOWN “The BDP-led government is hiding 1. The Botswana HousingTENDER Corporation NO. BHCinvites 011 tender – 2018/19 proposals from– C723/1C 100% Citizen Owned Companies behind the state of emergency because registered with PPADB under Code 132, Cleaning services, subcode 01, Building cleaning services (For they know very well that Batswana are IntroductionEstate Cleaning) and Code 137, Gardening and Landscaping Services, subcode 01, Gardening, Landscaping frustrated,” he said. “We are not saying The Botswanaand Maintenance. Housing Corporation (BHC), a statutory Corporation in Property Development and there is no COVID-19; all we are saying Estates Management business invites tenders from suitably qualified and certified environmental is that so many countries have held safe practitioners registered with Botswana Public Procurement & Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) th elections.” under2. Code A compulsory 313 sub-code site visit 01, will 02 beto heldundertake on the anfollowing Environmental dates; Gaborone Impact Assessment- 19 August 2021; (EIA) Lobatse on the There is an opportunity for the IEC Corporation’s– 20th Augusttribal land 2021; in FrancistownLetlhakane. – 23rd August 2021; and Maun – 24th August 2021 all commencing to embark on a benchmarking exercise at 0900hrs at BHC Offices, (Broadhurst Office for Gaborone). to countries that have successfully held The output of the consultancy work is intended to aid the planning and implementation of the elections in the midst of the virus, he housing project within the BHC site. 3. Tender documents containing details of the requirements are available for collection from Monday 2nd pointed out. “Communities have lost their council representation and there TenderMr. fees AugustNyaladzi 2021 Duha at the of following Double address: Delight (Pty) Ltd is hereby requested to remove the above- A non – refundable fee of (VAT inclusive) is required for the purchase of the Terms of is no good reason why many countries mentioned tipper truckP112.00 abandoned at Plot No. 24252, Francistown within 14 days from the ReferencesProcurement (ToRs). Section, Office with bigger populations than Botswa- date of this public notice. na’s were able to deliver successful elec- Botswana Housing Corporation tions while we are unable to hold ward Collection of Tender Documents UponPlotIf paymentthe 10236/7 truck atLejarais thenot Road, BHCcollected Broadhurst Francistown within the revenue set time, office, the same tender shall beToR’s sold areby public to be auction collected to from elections,” Molapisi said. ProcurementGaborone,defray the Office, Botswana costs. BHC Francistown OfficeTelephone: premises 3605100 – Plot 1283 Government camp Francistown, “The BDP-led government has failed from Monday 17th September between 0800 and 1500hrs during week days. this country and it is not even a surprise BusinessFor more hours information, are 0730hrs kindly to 1630hrs contact (Mondays the BHC, to Fridays) Francistown Office on 2415080 or the following that they now find themselves trying to Deadlinepersons: for Submission buy time by stalling the bye elections,” Tenders submissions are to be registered and submitted at the Procurement Office, BHC Francistown he stressed. “Eventually the winds of Office.4.Keithusitse Telegraphic,The deadline Ookeditse telephone, for submission facsmile, emailof tenders or any is form Tuesday of 16th October 2018 at 0900 hours. change will catch up with them.” electronic tenders will not be considered. He added that the way government QueriesFrancistown Area Manager th is handling the virus, holding the 2024 All enquiries5. Tenders regarding shall be HAND this Tenderdelivered should to the beaddress forwarded stated in by (3). email no later than the Friday 12 general elections are in doubt as the gov- October72214517 2018 to the following BHC Officers (NB: all correspondence to include both Officers at all ernment is may argue that the virus has times),Or and confirmations of receipt should be followed up by telephone to: worsened. “Batswana are still waiting 6. All tenders must be submitted not later than 0900hrs on for the vaccines and there are no indica- SheilaEdwin KitengeThursday Tshukudu 2 nd September 2021 Ipeleng S. Lennwe tions that they will be vaccinated soon,” [email protected] [email protected] he said. “Clearly this is another strategy +267Administration 3605100A non-refundable Officer deposit of BWP367.20 will be required upon +267 2405080 7. by the BDP-led government to dismiss collection of the Tender documents. All such payments shall the possibility of holding elections.” Disclaimer71317263 be made by CASH or bank guaranteed cheques in favour of The Assistant Minister of Local Gov- The Corporation has no obligation to accept any tender and reserves the right to take any decision it deems fit. ernment and Rural Development, Kgot- the Botswana Housing Corporation. FIND US ON; la Autlwetse, said due to the increasing BHCBotswana rate of COVID-19 infections, the gov- BHCBotswana ernment will not risk people’s lives by @BHCBotswana calling for council bye-elections. “We would be irresponsible to hold bye-elec- tions during such a time when infections Botho Botho ExcellenceExcellence InnovationInnovation TransparencyTransparency TeamworkTeamwork are rising every day,” Autlwetse said. “Batswana can also see that situation has worsened.” He further said bye elections will only encourage political parties to Page 12 news Wednesday 18 August 2021 The Botswana Gazette

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Botswana received 108000 doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccine on 12 August 2021. Vice President Slumber Tsogwane and the assistant minister of health and wellness Sethomo Lelatisitswe received the vaccine at Sir Seretse Khama International airport. (Pic:Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS PHOTO) Before The Bottles And The Models When Speech Madimabe’s songs were banned from Radio Botswana in the earlier years of the Republic, it meant that there are still Madimabe songs that have never been allowed to be heard by the public, writes DONALD MOLOSI*

might lie to you. Lying has, after all, become a na- all feel they would do this work even if it paid nothing. usually dangerous in its over-compensation for its flac- tional sport. First things first, we are all blue –rothe ! Our leaders even win international awards for how well cidity. This is the sort of leadership that Batswana have Because everyone knows blue is the colour of joy. they look after us, shem. We are a country with locally ef- fortunately never had in Botswana. Before the bottles and I fective and globally admired leadership. We do not have the models and the glitz and glamour, we are led by an- No one is anxious in Botswana because there is no lead- ership vacuum – what do you mean? Hello again, reader flaccid leadership. We are dream-chasers, trailblazers, on gels. – it is I, the one who is balding and scared of going to the road to riches trying to touch Big Paper. When Speech Madimabe’s songs were banned from Mozambique to rock my red bandana. If they didn’t kill Radio Botswana in the earlier years of the Republic, it balding men in Moz., I would tip my bandana to the side Back to the truth, Botswana of meant that there are still Madimabe songs that have nev- like Santana, land in Maputo and blast some Ozi F Teddy. er been allowed to be heard by the public. At the time, Back to the truth, Botswana of today is a high-income today is a high-income country the explanation was that Madimabe’s songs have “foul” country and that is why Batswana are considered to be words in them. The powers of the day never had to ex- the happiest people in the world. I am so glad that all and that is why Batswana are plain beyond that. I imagine that Madimabe dreamt that Botswana families were given a million pula each in the considered to be the happiest one day a Botswana would exist where it is understood 1980s diamond boom to invest in their futures. That is that art is not prescribed, that expression is not something why there is no poverty, because there are only 2 million people in the world. I am so glad only done at the pleasure and prescription of the power- of us here and every family is a millionaire. The luxury ful. we live in is as beautiful as a song: free public transport that all Botswana families were It is encouraging that Botswana has never aggressed and beautiful public parks and unemployment benefits artists or jailed them for artistic expression ever since of P5000 per month. You know the lyrics? That means given a million pula each in the then. We must celebrate the fact that rappers are free to you’re playing it regularly. ‘conscientize’ our people without fear of body bags. It is In Botswana, there is zero nepotism or corruption. We 1980s diamond boom to invest in inspiring to see that there is no way that a young rapper all sit under trees drinking bush tea all day, bored with could get arrested in a place like – I don’t know – say, having too much money, too many cattle, too much time. their futures. 2021 Thamaga, for rapping about what every Motswana We have already vaccinated the whole nation against is thinking: dintsho tsa khorona, corruption, overflowing You see, when a leadership lacks vigour or force, we corona because all the overnight millionaires in govern- mortuaries, poverty, hunger, and deep voter regret. call it a flaccid leadership. To lack in vigour, as leader- ment decided to return the money they stole by buying us *Donald Molosi is an actor, writer and public intel- ship, is to be unimaginative and sluggish on duty. Force vaccines. We did not choose to be born in Botswana, we lectual. He is the author of We Are All Blue and Dear here means the ability to influence and not to brutalise. just got lucky. Upright African. We have leaders who lead with such humility that we Therefore, a flaccid leadership isone that is toothless and

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he 2019 amendment to the Trans- of the company whose shares will be pur- fer Duty Act broadened the scope chased. The short and simple answer to Tof transactions that are subject this question will be a big NO. to transfer duty. This was achieved by Allow us to clarify in detail what the including share transfers in property- Act says about transfer duty for transac- owning companies under transactions in tions involving transfer of shares. As a which the tax is payable. The amendment tax firm, we intend to demystify the tech- Vice President Slumber Tsogwane officiated the launch of Drone Technology Centre and Drone train- stirred contentious interpretation views nical jargon applicable to the issue at ing Centre in the outskirt of Gaborone on 13 August 2021. This initiative is a collaboration between amongst taxpayers. The main bone of hand and enhance your understanding of Drone Technology Centre (DTC) and BUAN to build a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive future contention that arose is whether transfer tax matters. by training drone pilots and speeding up the adoption of drones to resuscitate the economy through duty is calculated on the full share value The basics Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). (Pic:PRESS PHOTO) Transfer duty is levied on disposal or transfer of immovable property with the tax bearer being the acquirer or recipient of the property. It is imperative that we understand that the tax is only levied on an immovable property and the concept to drive home is that it is not applicable on any other form of property than fixed property. Citizens and other persons who are not companies are taxed at 5% where- as non-citizens pay the tax at 30%. Let us now turn to the amendment. The amendment The 2019 amendment states that trans- fer duty is due on any issue of new shares in a company whose effect is to pass control or entitlement to benefit from TENDER NO: BNPC/2021-22/03/SER an immovable property from one per- son to another. Transfer duty also arises Tender offers are invited for the SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION if shares of a property-owning company OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE MARKET are transferred to another person. Put in RESEARCH AND BRAND AUDIT FOR BNPC simple words, transfer duty is applicable on transfer or sale of shares in a company that owns or holds immovable property, EDD shall apply in this tender. i.e. land or buildings. The tax explained This tender is reserved for 100% citizen owned locally registered companies with PPADB The apple of discord on transfer duty on Code 317 Marketing and Public Relations Services Sub code 01 Marketing Services or PPADB shares usually arises when, for example, Code 138 Other Consultancy Services sub code 01-Management consultancy services or a person acquires shares worth P5m in a 02-Education research consultancy or 04-Socio-economic consulting services company with land and buildings worth P3m. In such a scenario, one school of The tender follows a two envelope procedure. thought might suggest that transfer duty should be calculated on the P5m since a Due to COVID 19 health protocol, the document with details of the tender; would be emailed transfer of shares involving transfer of on submission of proof of payment of the following amounts P560.00 or P280.00 (for youth immovable property “constitutes a trans- companies) to the following Account Number effective 16th August 2021. action involving immovable property” as dictated by the law. Botswana National Productivity Centre The amendment clearly states that Standard Chartered Bank Account number 0100110119700 transactions in shares which have the Branch: Mall Branch Code: 662167 effect of changing ownership to immov- Proof of payment should be emailed to [email protected] able property is construed to be “involv- ing” transfer of the immovable property Queries relating to the issue of these documents should be addressed to: procurement@bnpc. concerned. The main issue to note is that bw 7 days before the closing date transfer duty is exclusively charged where there is a link to immovable property. As The tender will be awarded in full. Method of Evaluation: Quality and Cost Based Selection QCBS such, in as much as the value of shares (Services) in this example may be P5m, the transfer duty can only be restricted to P3m, which The tenders should be marked “BNPC/2021-22/03/SER-PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES is the value allocable to immovable prop- TO UNDERTAKE MARKET RESEARCH” and must be deposited in a tender box located at BNPC erty. The P2m difference (P5m – P3m) is Reception Area. ignored for transfer duty purposes. The tax Closing and Opening date is on the 13th September 2021 @10am. Late tender offers, telephonic, Now that we have demystified the telegraphic, telex, facsimile or emailed tender offers will NOT be accepted. technicalities surrounding transfer duty on share transfers, it is vital that all the other provisions relating to determina- Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing, Botswana National Productivity Centre is not tion of transfer duty must be employed bound to accept the lowest or any tender offer. subsequent to determining the qualifying value. For instance, the P1m exemption will still qualify for citizens. Using our example above, transfer duty on a citizen will be calculated on P2m after deducting the P1m exemption from the P3m value of the land and buildings. Conclusion Transfer duty only applies to immova- ble property. Any other property or assets fall outside the ambit of this tax. Thus, To page 15 The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 August 2021 column Page 15 Do I Have To Lose Weight To Practice Yoga?

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s a yoga teacher, I can’t tell some of the most frequently asked you how often I get this questions: Aquestion. Literally half the Do I need to be flexible to prac- people who walk through our doors tice yoga? do so haltingly, thinking that they No, flexibility is not a prerequi- are either too fat or inflexible or site; it’s a by-product of yoga. The have some other self-limiting be- more you practice, the more flex- lief to practice yoga. ible you will become. I certainly remember my first Can I practice yoga as a Chris- encounter with yoga many moons tian? ago at Energym. I remember seeing Yes, yoga is a lifestyle that you beautiful lithe-bodied women in can incorporate into any religion. colourful gymwear, mostly Cauca- The rule of thumb, however, is to sian. Intrigued, I asked what it was use your sense of discernment and they did. The answers varied, none seek the Lord in prayer for clarity. of them encouraging. If it you find that it goes against It would take me a good few your truth, then by all means do not years and a doctor’s orders to fi- practice yoga. nally summon up the courage to go Can men practice yoga? Yes, to yoga class despite the fact that men do practice yoga and have yoga was automatically included in been doing so for centuries. In re- my membership. I had a high-risk cent times, yoga has risen in popu- pregnancy and was banned from larity for sportsmen even. Interest- high intensity exercise. ingly, women were not allowed to As a yoga teacher years later, I practice yoga, at least not publicly realise that I need not have been until the early 1900s. scared because yoga is as welcom- Can I practice yoga while preg- ing as you allow it to be. Admitted- nant? Yes. However, please check ly there are a lot of misconceptions with your doctor before starting. about the practice, most of which If you’ve never practiced yoga be- are discouraging. fore, it’s recommended not to start To answer the question, no! You during the first trimester. However, What is fast, do not need to lose weight to prac- if you’re a regular practitioner, it tice yoga. Absolutely no one is too shouldn’t be a problem. fat for yoga. Yoga is for everybody In a nutshell, yoga is an adaptive What is fast, and every body. Contrary to what practice. You determine your jour- convenient has become popular in mainstream ney and find what works for you. media and wellness publications, It is indeed a beautiful practice. To yoga has nothing to do with body learn more visit www.yownnyoga. convenientand size; it welcomes you exactly as com What is fast, you are. Bonolo Phaladze is registered Having said that, body weight is yoga teacher (RYT200) with Yoga ORANGEand ? not the only thing keeping people Alliance, a global governing body convenient away from exploring yoga, which for yoga teacher. She is the teach- is unfortunate because everyone er lead at Yownn Yoga Studio in ORANGE? can benefit from yoga. Here are Gaborone. and Transfer Duty ORANGE? From page 14

determination of transfer duty on transactions involving transfer of shares should be limited to the value or price of the said property. The team at Tax Fountain, your go-to tax consultants, hopes that you found this article useful. Should you require further assistance or to join our free tax WhatsApp group, please contact us using the details below. Disclaimer: This is a general analysis and tax advice is recommended if critical decisions linked to this article have to be made. Contact us on [email protected] or 311 6269/+267 760 910 79. Page 16 Wednesday 18 August 2021 The Botswana Gazette The Botswana Gazette columnbusinessbusiness newsbusiness Page B1 Wednesday 18 August 2021 BusinessNews SINCE 1984

the pandemic,” Kegakgametse and Mokhurutshe wrote. “Government support for the sector is vital to support the survival of tourism industries and to avoid job losses.” They say a lot will need to be done to revive the sec- tor and bring it back to “normality”, including regaining customer’s trust, promoting domestic tourism to cushion Gov’t Support the interruptions in international tourism, especially dur- ing pandemics like the coronavirus, and providing gov- ernment support. “The period with which the Vital To Survival sector will recover from the crisis is very uncertain and it is continuously interrupted by of Tourism policy measures that restrict movement as a preventative Regaining customer trust, promoting domestic measure to reduce the spread of tourism also critical to recovery the virus, as well as travellers’ trust regarding their safety GAZETTE REPORTER Its Economic Review Q2 is authored by Sethunya Kegakgametse and Kitso Mokhurutshe, who note that during the pandemic.” overnment support is vital to ensuring survival tourism is one of Botswana’s key sectors that have been of tourism industries and avoiding job losses, hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. “In Botswana, the accommodation and food services Gexperts at Econsult Botswana have pointed out. “The period with which the sector will recover from sector has had the deepest and most prolonged contrac- Econsult is owned by former Bank of Botswana dep- the crisis is very uncertain and it is continuously inter- tion of any economic sector,” they point out. “Contin- uty governor Dr. Keith Jefferis who has now joined the rupted by policy measures that restrict movement as a ued domestic travel restrictions will inhibit the extent to public service as Senior Economic Policy Advisor in preventative measure to reduce the spread of the virus, which domestic tourism can compensate for the loss of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. as well as travellers’ trust regarding their safety during international tourists.”

Letshego Tops BSE Most Traded Companies in H1

• Letshego is followed by FNNB and Sefalana “Foreign companies contributed 22.1 percent or P82.0 mil- lion to total equity turnover while foreign individuals and • Bonds traded reached P979.7m compared to P683.1m for same period in 2020 brokers contributed 6.0 percent (P22.4 million) and 0.1 percent (P0.2 million) to equity turnover respectively,” the GAZETTE REPORTER the same period in 2020, the top three traded companies report notes. accounted for 47.2 percent of total equity turnover with Under the stewardship of Thapelo Tsheole, the BSE in- ith a figure of P62.7 million, behemoth micro- the leading counter, Sechaba, accounting for 17.0 percent dicates that of the 30 listed companies, 13 depreciated in finance firm Letshego Holdings Limited isat (P69.1 million) of total equity turnover. share price, 10 appreciated in share price while seven ex- the top of the most traded companies on the Bo- The BSE notes that as at the end of July 2021, a total eq- perienced no share price change during the period under W review. tswana Stock Exchange (BSE) during the first half (H1) of uity turnover of P370.7 million was recorded from traded 2021, a BSE market report shows. volumes of 267.0 million shares compared to P405.3 mil- “The top gainer was Tlou with a 51.5 percent growth in The performance analysis, which is for the period 1 Jan- lion recorded from 174.9 million shares in 2020. “On a share price, followed by Seed Co. and Lucara with gains uary to July 31, shows that the top three traded companies monthly basis, June experienced the highest turnover fol- of 45.9 percent and 41.9 percent respectively,” says the were Letshego followed by FNBB (P51.9 million) and Se- lowed by July during the period under review,” the report report. “Sechaba experienced the biggest decline in share falana (P50.1 million). says. price of 21.1 percent followed by Turnstar and Absa with “The total turnover from these three companies ac- It shows that local companies contributed 65.5 percent to declines of 20.8 percent and 17.8 percent respectively.” counted for 45.7 percent of total equity turnover, with the total equity turnover or P243.0 million in monetary terms According to the report, the value of bonds traded during leading counter, Letshego, accounting for 18.1 percent of while local individuals contributed 6.2 percent or P23.2 the period under review was P979.7 million compared to total equity turnover,” the report states “In comparison to million in monetary terms during the period under review. P683.1 million traded during the same period in 2020. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 August 2021 business Page 17 Lucara spends Half-a-Billion on Expansion • Expansion to extend life of mine to 20140 GAZETTE REPORTER anadian precious stone miner Lucara Diamond Corporation has already spent $51.4 million • Lucara to spend another P120m on expansion in 2021 C(P573.5 million) of their total budget on under- ground expansion of its 100 percent owned Karowe Mine in Botswana, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eira Thomas, has said in a statement. The money was spent primarily on engineering and pro- curement of long lead items. Thomas added that Lucara expects to spend another $120 million on the underground expansion of the mine in 2021. The Karowe underground expansion is planned to extend the mine life to at least 2040 mining predominately from the highest value EM/PK(S) unit and is forecast to contrib- ute approximately $4 billion in additional revenues, using conservative diamond prices, starting in 2026. “Lucara has made tremendous progress on the Karowe underground expansion project over the last eighteen months, despite the challenges imposed by the global pan- demic,” said Thomas in the statement. “The project is fully financed, allowing us to move into high gear during the second half of the year. Using conservative diamond price assumptions, the project delivers strong economics pro- jected to pay back capital in under three years and add ap- proximately $4 billion in revenues from an extended mine life out to at least 2040. “The project also comes at a time when the outlook for the diamond market is stronger than it has been for many years, representing an exciting growth opportunity for our shareholders and stakeholders in Botswana.” Thomas noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has impact- ed the underground expansion project schedule. Even so, no material variances between the 2019 feasibility study and the current execution plan have resulted. “Rather, dur- ing this period in 2020 and 2021, all critical path items were addressed and a concerted effort was placed on detailed de- sign, engineering and procurement which have helped to significantly de-risk the project,” he said.

ter (Q2) of 2021 (April-June) also highlights how the rebound of global diamond market is important to Bo- Rebound Of Global Diamond tswana. Econsult is owned by former Bank of Botswana dep- uty governor Dr. Keith Jefferis who is now serving as a Senior Economic Policy Advisor in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. Its Economic Re- Market Vital For Botswana view is authored by Sethunya Kegakgametse and Kitso Mokhurutshe. “After a poor performance in 2020 because of the Econsult experts concur with World Bank review COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a sharp decline in global demand for diamonds and overall decline in in- GAZETTE REPORTER ternational diamond activity, diamond sales had a good start in 2021 and this continued throughout the first half he rebound of the global diamond market from of the year,” Kegakgametse and Mokhuritshe wrote in the COVID-19 crisis is important for Botswana Q2 Economic Review. Tas it will provide a boost to export earnings, the “Recovery has been supported by the implementa- external account balance, and government revenues, tion of fiscal stimuli across many countries in the world experts have noted. as well as the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines in some Like others around the world, the country endured a countries. tough 2020 due to the effects of the COVID-19 pan- “While demand has been driven by the two key mar- demic. A World Bank overview of Botswana in March kets of the United States and China, the diamond indus- this year noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has exac- try has also benefited from the prolonged slowdown of erbated the country’s existing growth challenges, lead- spending on travel and tourism due to movement restric- ing to an estimated real GDP contraction of 7.9 percent tions and the diversion of some spending to consumer in 2020 (the largest on record). demand for diamond jewellery. “The contraction reflects the impact that reduced “Similarly, De Beers Group has reported strong sales global demand, travel restrictions and social distanc- during H1 2021 when compared to sales in the same pe- ing measures have had on output in key production and riod last year. De Beers Global Sightholder Sales (DB- export sectors, including the diamond industry,” the GSS) increased sales by 178 percent between the two World Bank’s Botswana Overview stated. periods, from USD906 million in H1 2020 to USD2.5 It noted that developments in the global diamond billion in H1 2021.” industry would have a telling impact on the country’s The two attributed the rebound at De Beers to in- short-term recovery, given Botswana’s dependence on creased production and sales volumes, as well as higher the commodity. “While a recovery is expected in 2021 rough diamond prices. “During the half year, production due to a favourable outlook for the diamond indus- across Botswana’s mines increased by 43 percent from try, the economic impact of COVID-19 is likely to be 7.5 million carats to 10.7 million carats while the aver- deep and long-lasting,” the World Bank noted. age price per carat increased by 13 percent to USD135 These sentiments are shared by economic experts at per carat in H1 2021 from USD119 per carat,” they Econsult whose Economic Review of the second quar- stated. Page 18 timeout Wednesday 18 August 2021 The Botswana Gazette

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Ozi F Teddy’s “Bodybag” is a voice for the voiceless but the misogyny drops the ball Heavily influenced by the tough times and socially-conscious rappers of the past, local rapper Ozi F Teddy picked up the mantle of activism and filled up on political commentary in his newly released song “Bodybag” (Freedom of Speech). While the protest song does a good job of testing freedom of speech and being the voice for the voiceless, its misogynistic lyrics let it down, writes GOSEGO MOTSUMI

he release of controversial rapper can perpetuate child abuse in the worst form. address national issues of concern to Batswana. Tshepang ‘Ozi F Teddy’ Phaphane’s pro- Children cannot and should not be held respon- The rapper kept the ball rolling with the thought- Ttest song “Bodybag’ (Freedom of Speech) sible for their parents’ shortcomings. Misogyny provoking song and evoked chatter across the last week caused a stir across all media plat- is the cornerstone of GBV and is ingrained in country, re-established the power of hip-hop. forms, sparking conversations about tolerance our socialisation that relegates women to being “We are hungry, desperate, we have lost fam- for the unpalatable, testing freedom of speech an inferior being. We are still fighting that battle ily, friends and our dignity all because of lack of and addressing the nation’s current issues. and we have a long way to go.” compassion, empathy, greed and incompetence Although he was arrested and released without Even so, hip-hop music has always been of a few men and women who bleed like us. Rest any charges following the intervention of Duma a stomping ground for expression, giving a in peace to all the victims of COVID-19,” the Boko and his legal team last Sunday, the rapper glimpse of hope through struggles and triumphs. rapper captioned his controversial music video expresses his dissent at government’s incom- The rappers themselves are products of the online. petence and failure to manage the COVID-19 despair and pain and they conveyed this real- Although social media has allowed people to pandemic in his new song. While most people ity through their lyrics. American legendary rap exercise freedom of speech within a democrat- rallied behind the rap song that conveyed signifi- group Public Enemy’s radical political message ic space, there has been concern that the same cant and powerful messages, the diss track was sound made them the most popular and influen- platforms are not friendly to the democratic let down by its misogynistic lyrical content. tial artists of the late 1980s. Their sound infused process because they promote hate speech. Aca- Botswana is currently facing a gender-based references to black facts into the rap game, rais- demics have pointed out that constructive criti- violence crisis with one in three women hav- ing an entire generation of youth to a new level cism is useful to honour democracy’s collective ing experienced abuse. Along with its powerful of consciousness. decision-making. Following the arrest of Ozi F messages, the song came with more insidious This trickled down to the “F* Tha Police” Teddy, Duma Boko said freedom of speech was connotations that used the girl child as collateral protest song by hip-hop group N.W.A that ad- a very important right that should not be inter- damage. These misogynistic lyrics run contrary dressed the unwanted brutalities taking place fered with. to the progression to end GBV in the country, all over neighbourhoods in America. The 1988 “Let the music play on,” Boko said. “There according to gender activist, and social justice classic anti-police brutality anthem brought the is nothing wrong with explicit content. The last journalist Ruth Kedikilwe. “While I support severity of racial bias in law enforcements to the time I checked, we pretended we were a democ- creativity in all its forms, it is unfortunate that forefront of national conversations. The song racy. Of course, it is a depreciating democracy. we find ourselves in situations where we resort didn’t just get people’s attention but helped in But those of us who have the professional know- to vulgarity and misogyny to convey our mes- keeping the attention focused by becoming a part how and passion will ensure that we don’t hit sages,” Kedikilwe said. of regular rhetoric. rock bottom.” “Statistics in Botswana tell a gory story of how Ozi F Teddy’s profanity-infused song has been the girl child is endangered and lyrics like these nothing short of using the hip-hop platform to The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 August 2021 timeout Page 19 es when he assumed office back in No- vember 2019. In a previous interview National Arts Council Board appointed with this publication the ministry’s Per- manent Secretary, Kago Ramokate said • MYSEC fails to establish the National Arts Council in July they were working around the clock to • The July date was yet another BDP government tale of broken promises-Mohwasa set the council by the set timeline of July. He said the process to appoint the board and to develop administrative in- struments were in motion. In an interview this week about the progression of the Arts Council Ramo- kate said: “Please be advised that the national arts council board has been appointed and the minister will make an announcement in the coming week. Any more details will be shared by the minister.” Last week the Umbrella for Demo- cratic Change (UDC) demanded an- swers on the establishment of the Arts Council. In a press statement the UDC Head of Communications, Moeti Mo- hwasa said the Arts Council will not be operational anytime soon as “the July date was yet another BDP government tale of broken promises” and the fact of the matter is that “the BDP government is allergic to the truth.” Said Mohwasa: “While the delay in establishing the Arts Council continues, the creative sector, so much neglected under President Masisi’s administra- tion, continues to wallow in dire straits. This sector has been the hardest hit by GOSEGO MOTSUMI (MYSEC), Tumiso Rakgare, may have Rakgare declared in March. “This time COVID-19 and government has no failed to meet a condition that he set around we will not hold the rally in plans to help revive it as illustrated by fter announcing that the high- for himself but at least something has Old Naledi. Rather we will go to my its failure to operationalize the Arts ly-anticipated National Arts been concluded. constituency, Mogoditshane so that I Council. There are instances when, in a Council of Botswana will be “I will tell you this here and now, if both step down as Minister and area A desperate zeal to endear themselves to established this year July, the ministry I do not fulfill the promise of the arts MP.” the nation, the President and his Minis- of Youth has failed to meet their set council by July, I will personally join The importance of the council is to ters make wild pronouncements. This deadline. those who have been campaigning to address concerns of the creative indus- playing to the gallery as it the case here The Minister of Youth Empower- have me step down from the Ministry,” try and it was one of Rakgare’s promis- ment, Sports and Culture Development with Rakgare is common occurrence.” YTV partners with EPL, Bundesliga and Al Jazeera taking one step at a time.” line of local productions with famil- Partnerships are already bringing impressive results The partnerships mean that YTV iar faces like entertainer Tulani Tau, will be broadcasting content from rapper Apolo D, clinical psychologist their new partners at scheduled times. Tshepiso Teseletso, senior journalist The content will comprise live foot- Lawrence Seretse and communica- ball matches from both the EPL and tions specialist Ndaba Nkomo the German Bundesliga and news “Our presence will bring back the content from the internationally ac- hope of having a solid private TV claimed Al Jazeera network. station in Botswana that will grow The new partners have attracted a to greater heights,” Wade noted. “We wide audience from across the world have previously had channels that do and make YTV be one of few TV sta- not live up to the viewers’ full ex- tions in Botswana to broadcast inter- pectations till they shut down. YTV nationally acclaimed content without is here to stay and become an iconic fail. “We have already started broad- television channel. We are looking casting some new content on our forward to working with local and in- TV station and it has been receiving ternational content creators who will appreciation from a wide audience produce world-class content.” across the region,” Wade said. “We YTV is currently available on the hope that this momentum carries on Zebra decoder or any free-to-air de- for a very long time. Some have even coder which will soon be available told us YTV is their local station of across the country in many stores. The choice since it broadcasts content television station has an internal pro- ree-to-air commercial TV sta- as a team it is best to get into a collab- they have been yearning for over the duction team and recording studios tion YTV has penned content oration with them since they provide years.” for generating programmes some of Fpartnership deals with the Eng- vital content which most of our audi- Since its inception, YTV has en- which are currently on air. lish Premier League (EPL), Bundes- ence finds appealing. We found it vital sured that it broadcasts quality con- YTV is also available for online liga and Al Jazeera for broadcasting to collaborate with these international tent. The TV station has played a big streaming on UPIC TV where several content from these platforms. counterparts because we believe that role in ensuring that it gives local con- local and international viewers have Said YTV General Manager, Rykie partnerships bring impressive results. tent creators a chance by broadcast- experienced the channel and have giv- Wade: “We identified several potential Our goal as YTV is to be the best tele- ing home-brewed productions. Early en positive feedback. television partners and we agreed that vision station in the region and we are this year, they released a blockbuster Page 20 timeout Wednesday 18 August 2021 The Botswana Gazette How to ensure your Botswana kids are money-smart New kids’ book shines a spotlight on raising financially savvy children ratifies Rights of Persons with Disabilities • Voice of people living with disability will finally be heard • Govt can now be held accountable for issues relating to disability

GOSEGO MOTSUMI Awareness Day was commemorated in 2014 globally but the Botswana Gov- fter a long battle to ratify the ernment only fully participated in the United Nations Convention on commemorations in 2017. Athe Rights of Persons with Dis- “Our mandate is to bring stability abilities (UN-CRPD), Botswana finally and enjoyment of rights of persons with took the move last week. disability,” Motladiile noted. “We do a The UN-CRPD has a history of revo- lot of advocacy and lobbying, and for lutionising legal framework responses years it has been so tough without the to the rights of individuals with dis- buy-in of the government. This made it abilities. With its promotion of equal hard for other organisations and funders opportunities, the convention has as- to notice us when we feel mistreated or sisted people living with disabilities forgotten in issues of our welfare, edu- to come out of a benevolence welfare cation, employment, health and all other mind-set that has created a dependency human rights.” syndrome. While Botswana delayed to sign and Said the Director of Public Relations ratify the convention, Persons with dis- GOSEGO MOTSUMI at Tshimologo Association for the Al- abilities continued to suffer discrimi- binism Community, Philadelphia Mot- nation, exclusion and stigmatisation. ne of the most important life skills that a child can learn is money ladiile, in an interview: “Finally our Inadequate educational opportunities management. To help raise financially savvy kids, mother, economist voices will be heard. The government and low employment rates created sig- Oand social entrepreneur Otisitswe Tawana-Madziba has produced a has something to turn it in the right di- nificant barriers compared to their coun- children’s book titled “Raising Money Smart Kids” that was launched over rection.” terparts without disabilities. Motladiile the weekend. While the UNDP estimates that ap- said there have been several cases of The new book is a practical guide for parents and caregivers with a desire to proximately 4.5% of Botswana’s popu- domestic violence on persons with albi- lation is living with various disabilities, nism but none of them were taken seri- see their children prosper and live a fulfilling life. “If you have ever dreaded Motladiile says Botswana has been ously because the government could not discussing the financial facts of life with your child, this is the book for you,” moving at a snail’s pace to address is- be held accountable. she said during her virtual book launch. sues affecting these people. She points “Today if the government decides to “I never thought that I would write a book and I realised that the most suc- to social and economic exclusion in ignore the needs of people living with cessful people are readers. Leaders are readers as books broaden your think- construction of infrastructure, transpor- disabilities they may be taken to court ing. I had already started educating my own kids and I wanted to get the tation, high levels of poverty and the by the United Nations. UN-CRPD is a experience to someone else. So I wrote a book.” lack of understanding of disability ter- tool for diversity and inclusion that puts Tawana-Madziba said children’s brains are like sponges as they absorb all minology as clear examples. every nation to be accountable for the sorts of information very quickly. They observe and internalise messages about Another example is that albinism has citizens in as far as human rights is con- money from people around them, mostly their parents. This in turn shapes been adopted as a disability since 2010 cerned,” she said. their money mindset, which can influence their relationship with money later and the first International Albinism on in life. Her new book targets children between the ages of 3 and 12 years, which is the right developmental stage to lay the financial literacy foundation. “People think 3-year olds are still young but that is when their brains are aware of their environment,” said the author. “When kids see money, they usu- ally want to buy candy and we need to start with them gradually by teaching them to save in a piggy bank.” “The structure of the book is also a step-by-step practical guide so we are not just launching a book but resources that kids can apply. For children in primary and secondary school, there is the money smart kids planner that helps them to set goals, track spending, saving goals as well as writing a busi- ness plan.” At the sight of new toys or candy at the store, kids will often throw tantrums if their demands are not met. However, Tawana-Madziba says getting kids everything they ask for can do more harm than good because they may grow up with unrealistic expectations that they can get whatever they want. The lesson, she said, is to teach kids self-control from an early age if parents can afford to buy them new toys. “At 3 years you teach them the value of patience, the life skill of sharing and giving because it is one of the good money management skills,” the author explained. “You start small, sharing food, toys.” “Teach them organization, which is important in budgeting. You are simply preparing them to navigate and cope in the ‘I want it now’ world. The book also reaches out to adults. There is a part that educates the parent, challenging and helping them to put their financials in order.” The book will be available in bookstores nationwide for P200 a copy. The book planner is priced at P120 while the book, its planner and a piggy bank package is priced P370. The book is also being converted into an e-book. “This book is simple, jargon-free,” Tawana-Madziba said. “It is enjoyable and caters for everyone, no matter where you are financially and your educa- tional background. It is all about empowering your kids because we want to raise change makers.” The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 August 2021 feature Page 21 Where Does Freedom Of Speech Begin And End? Does Botswana then have a real democratic SERVICE MANAGER relationship with its people in practice or DEALER PRINCIPAL A Motor Dealership in northern Botswana invites applications for the above post. it lacks the objective will where it matters? Francistown Garage (PTY) Ltd, a franchised dealership of Toyota South Arica which is based in Francistown has an opportunity for a candidate with great leadership ability to lead the dealership as the Dealer Principal of the company. ThisThe position ideal is regarded candidates as a key shouldsenior management meet the role following reporting directly requirements: to the Group Managing Director, and the THATO CHUMA ponders the question successful candidate is responsible for the overall business performance and to professionally manage the dealership maximizing profitability. he concept of expression is who speak contrary to what is • Sound knowledge of experience in running service department minimum of KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: fluid. It is believed that as deemed acceptable, be it locals or 10 years ideally with Toyota. many as there are people, foreigners. In doing so, the fear of • Establish and maintain adequate and skilled staff efficiency to meet given sales requirements in all the departments, in T • Must have certificate in Advanced Toyota service manager & Advanced so will the expressions and per- expression is at the helm of how order to create maximum profitability for the company, whilst giving total customer satisfaction. • Ensure financial. all departments achieve profit margins agreed to in their objectives and control of expenses. ceptions be, aptly reflected in our we craft conversations, even if the • • Ensure Excellent the company technical attains a given knowledge overall net profit in Petrol,per month Diesel in line withVehicles budgetory & requirements.Trucks. saying, “Mafoko a kgotla a mantle constitution justifies and protects • Continually monitor the financial situation on a daily/weekly basis to achieve financial objectives via sales, service, otlhe.” All words are welcome in freedom of speech. This freedom is • customer Trade satisfaction test qualification and retention. in Vehicles. • • Personally, Ability examine to forecast on a monthly Service basis all financials,department operating performance. controls and composite figures for accuracy and to communal discourse, according to guaranteed under Section 12(1) of • initiate Knowledge improvement or on corrective financial action control promptly atwhere department required. level. this Setswana adage. the Botswana constitution, which • Ensure that the franchisers’ standards and requirements are met at all times. With the evolution of our com- reads, “except with his own con- • Knowledge on activities of New, Used vehicles & Parts Departments. • Ensure the continuous long-term viability of the Company. munity-centred societies to this sent, no person shall be hindered • Ensure all statutory and franchise based green charter requirements adhered to. • Highly computer literate. government-led one, speech has in the enjoyment of his freedom of MINIMUM• Customer REQUIREMENTS: service skills. come under much scrutiny. On the expression; that is to say, freedom • Good leadership and people development skills. surface, Botswana is modelled as to hold opinions without interfer- • At least 10 years senior management experience in a motor dealership out of which 5 years as a Dealer Principal at one • establishment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. a country that embraces all views. ence, freedom to receive ideas and • Extensive knowledge of the operational requirements of a Toyota motor dealership in all aspects of the operations. However, the reality is quite dif- information without interference, • Sound knowledge of vehicle/trucks Sales & Marketing ferent. freedom to communicate ideas • PreferenceTertiary Qualification will be is an given added toadvantage. citizens of Botswana. • Strong understanding of leading Dealer Management Systems (DMS) approved by Toyota South Africa. For a peace exuding country, and information without interfer- • ApplicationsForward thinking, energetictogether individual with who CV has and a great certified understanding copies of current of marketcertificates challenges. and traceable the speech of Batswana is care- ence (whether the communication • Positive attitude, integrity and entrepreneurial flair. fully guarded and monitored. With be to the public generally or to any • referencesAbility to work shouldunder pressure be submittedand have strong to leadership the following skills. address; values such as botho invested and person or class of persons) and Package: An attractive package awaits for the successful candidate. centred in our conversations, what freedom from interference with his ApplyThe in Dealerconfidence Principal to: comes at the fringe of such an ex- correspondence”. P O BOX 343 pectation is a design that does not Botswana has a complicated re- The Executive Chairman P.O.Francistown Box 343 accommodate anything that ‘sticks lationship with controversial ide- Francistown. out’ of this framework. als. Expressions that border on ruf- This is much reflected by our fling the conservatism it is rooted Closing Date: 21 days from the date of issue of this advert long history of detaining those in are either condemned or scru-

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – ZOOLOGISTS (4 POSITIONS) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – ZOOLOGISTS (4 POSITIONS)

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· Communication skills: Must be able to write effective research papers and reports. You will also need to Where Does Freedom Of communicate verbally and in writing with the public, policymakers, and other stakeholders. · Observation skills: It’s critical to notice slight changes in an animal’s behavior or appearance and observe a variety of elements in animals’ surroundings. · Critical-thinking skills: You must be able to draw conclusions from experiments, research results, and scientific Speech Begin And End? observations. · Problem-solving abilities: You must find solutions to help protect animals and wildlife from possible threats. · Comfort with technology: Being tech savvy is a plus because you will often use highly specialized scientific From Page 22 equipment and data management software during the course of research activities tinized, and very rarely accepted. spectability is concerned. What is Work Schedule In some instances, arrests are an insult to one may simply be an made. Recently, the country was innocent expression to the other. Successful applicants work full-time, and they may work long or irregular hours, especially when working flagged in the Paradigm Initiative This is often subject to the values in the field, working in areas with wildlife, no communication and living in tented accommodation for extended periods of up to 3 months at a time or more. Africa Digital Rights COVID- 19 of a society and not founded on report for suppressing speech us- constitutional precepts that inform Apply with CV and cover letter only: ing cyber laws, citing “increased it. Does Botswana then have a real [email protected] – STATE VACANCY APPLIED FOR IN SUBJECT LINE press freedom violations” and democratic relationship with its Applications close 31ST August 2021. Only email applications will be accepted. other occurrences of a similar na- people in practice, or does it lack ture over the past decade. “Civil the objective will where it mat- society has since expressed ques- ters? tions about the misuse of author- Social media has added another ity by state security and the use dimension to this conversation of diverse strategies and regula- with the introduction of ‘cancel OFFICE OF THE WHO REPRESENTATIVE FOR BOTSWANA tions that stifle press freedom,” culture.’ As an unmoderated tool Tel.: (267) 3905593 / 3971506 Fax: (267) 3959483 E-mail Address: [email protected] states the report. “The Botswana for the most part, some do view government should recognize the it as a platform that is taken ad- Declaration of Principles on Free- vantage of where accountabil- dom of Speech in order to uphold ity for expression is concerned. the freedom of expression clause. However, it is worth noting that Principle 3 and 37 describe free- the conversations that take place dom of expression and access to on social media make us reflect information on the Internet as an if indeed our democracies have a individual human right, and pillar strong foundation, and if we pro- JOB VACANCY of democracy”. tect freedoms even if they are not agreeable to us. A shining beacon of democracy Rather than acknowledging that in the face of the world, the limi- The WHO Botswana Country Office has got an differences exist in how we view tations set around expressive ac- issues that surround us, it is of a open vacancy for an Operations Officer. tivities, however, lean in favour of clear impression that engagements those who govern. Conversations in Botswana are streamlined to be and certain expressions are framed in particular light, and it does not as a menace to society as lack- Interested external candidates can apply for always give grounds for freedom ing in respectability and therefore th to express oneself. As a nation, shunned in the public eye, some- the vacancy before the 4 September 2021 by we must then begin to ponder if registering in the WHO Career Portal using the times with repercussions through we truly are welcoming of expres- law enforcement. This comes in sion in its full spectrum, even if it below link. evidence of many incidents where makes us uncomfortable in rela- specific kinds of views have been tion to our values. We must begin weaponized to serve as an example to act in a way that protects this https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail. on how divergent opinions can be freedom of expression, even if that penalized. The value and practice freedom interrogates what we be- ftl?job=2103634&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00&tzname of free speech here then becomes lieve should not be questionable. questionable and is extended to This is carried by words of Harry =Africa%2FJohannesburg only a few. S. Truman when he stated, “Once Controversy, if not justified as a government is committed to the infringing on the rights of the oth- principle of silencing the voice of Only online applications will be considered for the er, is nothing more than a nuance opposition, it has only one way to for debate. However, when the go, and that is down the path of vacant post and email/postal applications will be cultural inclination is to view that increasingly repressive measures, rejected. perspective as negative, it is often until it becomes a source of ter- regarded as such. As a country ror to all its citizens and creates a that has customary law in practice, country where everyone lives in lines are often blurred as far as re- fear.” The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 August 2021 feature Page 23

The Taliban say they want to form an “inclusive, Islamic government” with Taliban Take Over Afghanistan: other factions. They are holding nego- tiations with senior politicians, including leaders in the former government. They have pledged to enforce Islamic law but say they will provide a secure What We Know And What’s Next environment for the return of normal life after decades of war. But many Afghans distrust the Taliban JOSEPH KRAUSS descend into chaos or the Taliban could the Taliban. But it proved more difficult to and fear that their rule will be violent and carry out revenge attacks against those hold territory and rebuild a nation battered oppressive. One sign that worries people he Taliban have seized power in who worked with the Americans or the by repeated wars. is that they want to rename the coun- Afghanistan two weeks before government. As the U.S. focus shifted to Iraq, the Tal- try the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, the U.S. was set to complete its Many also fear the Taliban will re- iban began to regroup and in recent years T which is what they called it the last time troop withdrawal after a costly two- impose the harsh interpretation of Is- took over much of the Afghan countryside. decade war. lamic law that they relied when they ran Last year, then-President Donald Trump they ruled. The insurgents stormed across the Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001. Back announced a plan to pull out and signed WHAT DOES THE TALIBAN country, capturing all major cities in a then, women were barred from attending a deal with the Taliban that limited U.S. TAKEOVER MEAN FOR WOMEN? matter of days, as Afghan security forces school or working outside the home. military action against them. President Joe Many fear it could mean a severe roll- trained and equipped by the U.S. and its They had to wear the all-encompassing Biden then announced that the last troops back of rights. allies melted away. burqa and be accompanied by a male would leave by the end of August. Afghan women have made major gains Here’s a look at what happened and relative whenever they went outside. The As the final deadline drew close, the since the overthrow of the Taliban. Many what comes next: Taliban banned music, cut off the hands Taliban began a lightning offensive, over- are worried they will once again be WHAT IS HAPPENING IN AF- of thieves and stoned adulterers. running city after city. confined to their homes. The Taliban GHANISTAN? The Taliban have sought to present WHY DID THE AFGHAN SECURI- have said they are no longer opposed to The Taliban, a militant group that ran themselves as a more moderate force in TY FORCES COLLAPSE? women attending school but have not the country in the late 1990s, have again recent years and say they won’t exact re- The U.S. and its NATO allies spent bil- set out a clear policy on women’s rights. taken control. venge, but many Afghans are skeptical of lions of dollars over two decades to train Afghanistan remains an overwhelmingly The U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan those promises. and equip Afghan security forces. But the conservative country, especially outside in 2001 ousted the insurgents from pow- WHY ARE THE TALIBAN TAK- Western-backed government was rife with major cities, and the status of women er, but they never left. After they blitzed ING OVER NOW? corruption. Commanders exaggerated the often varied, even under Taliban rule. across the country in recent days, the Probably because U.S. troops are set to number of soldiers to siphon off resources, WILL THE TALIBAN ONCE Western-backed government that has run withdraw by the end of the month. and troops in the field often lacked ammu- AGAIN HARBOR AL-QAIDA? the country for 20 years collapsed. Af- The U.S. has been trying to get out of nition, supplies or even food. That’s anyone’s guess, but American ghans, fearing for the future, are racing Afghanistan, its longest war, for several Their morale further eroded when it be- military officials are worried. to the airport, one of the last routes out of years now. came clear the U.S. was on its way out. As In the peace deal signed with the Unit- the country. American troops ousted the Taliban in the Taliban rapidly advanced in recent days ed States last year, the Taliban pledged to WHY ARE PEOPLE FLEEING a matter of months when they invaded entire units surrendered after brief battles, fight terrorism and prevent Afghanistan THE COUNTRY? to root out al-Qaida, which orchestrated and Kabul and some nearby provinces fell from again becoming a base for attacks. They’re worried that the country could the 9/11 attacks while being harbored by without a fight. But the U.S. has little leverage to enforce WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PRES- that. IDENT OF AFGHANISTAN? Technological advances over the last VACANCY He fled. 20 years allow the United States to target President Ashraf Ghani hunkered down suspected militants in countries like Ye- QUALIFIED BOOK KEEPER WANTED and made few public statements as the men and Somalia where it does not have Taliban swept across the country. On Sun- a permanent troop presence. The Taliban day, as they reached the capital, he left Af- paid a heavy price for their role in the Applicants must have the following qualifications: ghanistan, saying he had chosen to leave Sept. 11 attacks and likely hope to avoid to avoid further bloodshed. It’s not clear a repeat as they seek to consolidate their 1) BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING degree from UB or hold Association where he went. rule. of Accounting Technician Certificate WHY ARE PEOPLE COMPARING But earlier this year, the Pentagon’s 2) Must be proficient in Quickbooks and Ultisales accounting AFGHANISTAN TO THE FALL OF top leaders said an extremist group like SAIGON? programs al-Qaida may be able to regenerate in Af- The Fall of Saigon to North Vietnamese ghanistan, and officials are now warning 3) Minimum of five years practical experience forces in 1975 marked the end of the Viet- that such groups could grow much faster 4) Traceable references essential nam War. It became an enduring symbol than expected. of defeat after thousands of Americans and Afghanistan is also home to an Islamic NEGOTIABLE REMUNERATION based on qualifications and experience their Vietnamese allies were airlifted out State group affiliate that has carried out a of the city on helicopters. U.S. Secretary wave of horrific attacks targeting its Shi- of State Antony Blinken has rejected any ite minority in recent years. The Taliban Applications may be emailed to [email protected] or posted to comparisons to Afghanistan, saying: “This have condemned such attacks and the two P.O.BOX 20239, is manifestly not Saigon.” groups have fought each other over ter- FRANCISTOWN WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT IN ritory, but it remains to be seen whether AFGHANISTAN? a Taliban government will be willing or Closing date: 28th August 2021 It’s not clear. able to suppress IS. AP Page 24 advertisement Wednesday 18 August 2021 The Botswana Gazette

MOROKA J IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT FRANCISTOWN HELD AT FRANCISTOWN CASE NO: CVHFT 000 889/18 CASE NO. CVHFT 000 981-17 In the matter between: IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELDSTANBIC AT FRANCISTOWN BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff ABSA BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED And CASE NO: CVHFT 000 230-21 formerly BARCLAYS BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff InBUZANI the matter OTUKILE between: Defendant And STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff And MARKO RUSIKE Defendant TINUS PIETER GOUWS SUBSTITUTED Defendant SERVICE TO: BUZANI OTUKILE SUBSTITUTED SERVICE NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION Plot No. 7689 AND TO: P OTINUS Box F449PIETER GOUWS BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a Judgment issued out of the above Honourable FRANCISTOWNPlot No. 669 KP/A, Rasesa Court in the above matter, the following movable property of the Defendant will be sold by Public P O Box 20723 Auction by Deputy Sheriff Bathusi Billy to the highest bidder as follows: Whose whereaboutsGABORONE are unknown:

th FormerlyBE PLEASED residing TO at TAKEPlot No. NOTICE 669/KP/A, that Rasesa summons but whose for civilpresent imprisonment whereabouts of are debt unknown: has been issued against you in this Honourable Court by DATE OF SALE : 27 August 2021 TAKESTANBIC NOTICE BANK that OFby SummonsBOTSWANA issued LIMITED out of this Honourable Court, you have been called upon to give notice, within Twenty One (21) days VENUE : Absa Park, Block 8, Gaborone after publication hereof, to the Registrar and to STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED c/o LOWA ATTORNEYS (Plaintiff’s Attorneys) of intention to defend (if any) in an action wherein STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED claims:- TIME : 1030 Hours You are hereby BUZANI OTUKILE summoned to appear before JUSTICE MOROKA at FRANCISTOWN HIGH COURT on the 7th a) Payment of the sum of P83 827.26 by the Defendant; b)day Interest of October thereon at2021 the rate at of09:30 prime a.mplus .13% to show(prime causecurrently why at 5.75%)a decree making for 18.75%civil imprisonment per annum from should 24th day not of be September made against 2020 to you at the suit : 2018 Mercedes Benz V250D (A), Blue in colour, Registration of STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED in respect of the non-payment of the sum of P220 166.62 (Two Hundred and Twenty PROPERTY TO BE SOLD date of final payment; No. B 177 BHE c)Thousand Penalty interest One atHundred the rate of and 10% Sixtyon any Sixinstalment Pula Sixtyof principal, Two arrears Thebe) outstanding together and/or with interestinterest not thereon paid when at the due rate per ofannum prime from plus 14% (prime currentlythe time at such 7%) sum making fell due 21% to the per date annum on which from it is 27 actuallyth day paid. of September 2017 to date of final payment, penalty interest at the rate of 10% d)on Thatany theinstallment Plaintiff shall of principal, be entitled arrears to 10% outstandingcollection commission, and/or intereston any installments, not paid when which due may perbe collectedannum fromafter thethe grant time ofsuch judgment; fell due to the date TERMS OF SALE : Cash or bank guaranteed cheques only. on andwhich it is actually paid, 10% collection commission on any installments, which may be collected after the grant of judgment and costs e) Costs of the suit at attorney and own client scale. of suit at attorney and own client scale recovered against you by the said STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED by a judgment of RD f)this Further Court and/alternativebearing the date relief. of the 20th day of August 2018. DATED AT FRANCISTOWN ON THIS THE 3 DAY OF AUGUST 2021

TAKEDATED NOTICE AT FURTHER FRANCISTOWN that if you fail THIS to give 16 suchTH DAYnotice, OF judgment AUGUST may 2021 be granted. against you without further reference to you. VAN NIEKERK ATTORNEYS DATED AT FRANCISTOWN THIS 9TH DAY OF JULY 2021 Ditau Street, Plot 4660, Area G, REGISTRAR OF THE HIGH COURT REGISTRAR OF THE HIGH COURT P. O. Box 37, Francistown LOWA ATTORNEYS Telephone No. 241 3421 Plaintiff’sLOWA ATTORNEYS Attorneys UnitPlaintiff’s 16, Haskins Attorneys Building PlotUnit No. 16, 469/70, Haskins Blue Building, Jacket Street Deputy Sheriff Bathusi Billy PPlot .O. Box469/70, 3537 Blue Jacket Street Contacts: 71607940 FRANCISTOWNP.O. Box 3537 FRANCISTOWN Tel: 2412300/73966100

MOROKA J IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA TAU J. HELD AT FRANCISTOWN IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA CASE NO. CVHFT 000 865-18 HELD AT LOBATSE IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELDSTANBIC AT FRANCISTOWN BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff CASE NO: CVHGB 003677/20 And CASE NO: CVHFT 000 230-21 In the matter between: InJOSEPH the matter MAGOLA between: Defendant STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff MPHO SETLHAKE Plaintiff And and TINUS PIETER GOUWS SUBSTITUTED Defendant SERVICE GAONE MOTSEOLAPENG Defendant TO: JOSEPH MAGOLA SUBSTITUTED SERVICE House No. 508 AND TO: PrivateTINUS Bag PIETER Sow GOUWS 7 NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION SOWAPlot No.TOWN 669 KP/A, Rasesa P O Box 20723 that pursuant to the Judgment of the above Honourable Court, Whose whereaboutsGABORONE are unknown: BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE the following property of the abovenamed Defendant will be sold by public auction by DEPUTY FormerlyBE PLEASED residing TO at TAKEPlot No. NOTICE 669/KP/A, that Rasesa summons but whose for civilpresent imprisonment whereabouts of are debt unknown: has been issued against you in this Honourable Court by SHERIFF DJ MOYO to the highest bidder as follows:- TAKESTANBIC NOTICE BANK that by OF Summons BOTSWANA issued out LIMITED of this Honourable. Court, you have been called upon to give notice, within Twenty One (21) days after publication hereof, to the Registrar and to STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED c/o LOWA ATTORNEYS (Plaintiff’s Attorneys) of intention to defend (if any) in an action wherein STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED claims:- th TH a)You Payment are hereby of the sumJOSEPH of P83 MAGOLA 827.26 by thesummoned Defendant; to appear before JUSTICE MOROKA at FRANCISTOWN HIGH COURT on the 7 DATE OF SALE : 20 September 2021 b)day Interest of October thereon at2021 the rate at 09:30of prime a.m plus. 13%to show (prime cause currently why at a 5.75%) decree making for civil 18.75% imprisonment per annum fromshould 24 thnot day be of Septembermade against 2020 you to at the suit of TIME : 10:00 AM STANBICdate of final BANK payment; BOTSWANA LIMITED in respect of the non-payment of the sum of P71 249.94 (Seventy One Thousand Two c)Hundred Penalty interest and Forty at the Ninerate of Pula10% on Ninety any instalment Four Thebe) of principal, together arrears outstandingwith interest and/or thereon interest at thenot paidrate whenof prime due perplus annum 3.50% from (prime currently VENUE : Broadhurst Police Station at 6.50%)the time suchmaking sum 10.00%fell due to per the annum date on whichfrom 15it isth actuallyday of paid.August 2018 to date of final payment, penalty interest at the rate of 10% on any PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : 1x1 Ford Bakkie Reg No: B 413 AZE, 1X3 Piece Sofas, 1x2 TV d)installment That the Plaintiff of principal, shall be arrearsentitled tooutstanding 10% collection and/or commission, interest on not any paidinstallments, when duewhich per may annum be collected from afterthe timethe grant such of judgment;fell due to the date on whichand it is actually paid, 10% collection commission on any installments, which may be collected after the grant of judgment and costs Hisence, Fridge Double Door LG, 1X1 Audi Salon Reg No: e)of Costssuit at of attorneythe suit at andattorney own and client own scale client recoveredscale. against you by the said STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED by a judgment of B 967 AVR f)this Further Court and/alternativebearing the date relief. of the 3rd day of October 2019. CONDITIONS OF SALE : Cash or Bank guaranteed cheques TAKE NOTICE FURTHER that if you fail to give such notice, judgment may be granted against you without further reference to you. DATED AT FRANCISTOWN THIS DAY OF 2021. th DATED AT FRANCISTOWN THIS 9TH DAY OF JULY 2021 DATED AT GABORONE THIS 12 DAY OF AUGUST 2021. REGISTRAR OF THE HIGH COURT REGISTRAR OF THE HIGH COURT LOWA ATTORNEYS Plaintiff’sLOWA AttorneysATTORNEYS DEPUTY SHERIFF D.J MOYO. UnitPlaintiff’s 16, Haskins Attorneys Building C/o MPHO SETLHAKE PlotUnit No. 16,469/70, Haskins Blue JacketBuilding, Street P .O.Plot Box 469/70, 3537 Blue Jacket Street P. O Box 20572 FRANCISTOWNP.O. Box 3537 FRANCISTOWN Tel: 2412300/73966100 Gaborone

SOLOMON J. IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT FRANCISTOWN FIRST AND FINAL LIQUIDATION CASE NO: CVHFT 000 741/20 In the matter between: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED APPLICANT AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT And KHUDUEGO MAJOKO RESPONDENT In re: IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE NAYANA AMRATLAL PATEL CASE No. CVHFT 000 741/20 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED PLAINTIFF : ESHFT 000008-20 who died at 1820 KENT AVENUE, And KHUDUEGO MAJOKO DEFENDANT DUNWOODY, DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES TH SUBSTITUTED SERVICE OF AMERICA on the 28 of MARCH 2020. The First and Final

TO: KHUDUEGO MAJOKO Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above Estate will lie Respondent P O Box 262 open for inspection at the chambers of the Assistant Registrar GABORONE and Master of the High Court at Francistown for a period of formerly residing at Block 7, Plot 7439, Mogoditshane, Gaborone, but whose present whereabouts are unknown that by summons issued out of this Honourable Court, you have been called upon to give notice, within Twenty One (21) days after publication Twenty One (21) days from the date of the second publication hereof, to the Registrar and to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED c/o M Mmohe ATTORNEYS (Plaintiff’s Attorneys) of intention to defend (if any) in an action wherein FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED claims:- hereof.

a) Payment of the sum of P126 430.92; b) Interest at the rate of 9.25% per annum from 3rd day of November 2020 to the date of payment; c) 10% collection commission in the event of paying the amount in installment; and DATED at FRANCISTOWN on this the 3RD day of AUGUST 2021 d) Costs of the suit at attorney and own client. TAKE NOTICE FURTHER that if you fail to give such notice, judgment may be granted against you without further reference to you. THE EXECUTRIX DATIVE TH DATED AT FRANCISTOWN THIS 17 DAY OF AUGUST, 2021 VAN NIEKERK ATTORNEYS, DEPUTY REGISTRAR & MASTER M MMOHE ATTORNEYS Plot 4660, Ditau Street, Applicant’s Attorneys Plot 3936,Peolwane Street P.O. Box 37 Minestone P.O. Box 1860 FRANCISTOWN FRANCISTOWN

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT LOBATSE (Before LEBURU J) CASE NO: CVHGB-000662-13 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CHANGE MARRIAGE PROPERTY REGIME In the matter between: in terms of Section 8 (1) (f) of the Married Persons Property Act, 2014) FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff and BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE THAT: KABO SKHEBO SEBELE Defendant

1. WHEREAS KELESITSE RAYMOND GILIKA and PORTIA TEBOGO GILIKA (nee SEPHIRI), married in community of property on the 03rd August 2002, at Gaborone, wish to change their matrimonial property NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION regime from in community of property to out of community of property; BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Judgment granted by the Honourable Court the following immov- able property hereunder of the Defendants will be sold by public auction by Deputy Sheriff to the highest bidder as 2. The parties intend to make application to the High Court of the Republic of Botswana following the follows:- expiration of the three (3) weeks’ notice from the date of first publication hereof; and DATE OF SALE : 17th September, 2021 TIME OF SALE : 10:30hours 3. Any person, creditor or debtor, who may have an interest in the assets and/or liabilities of the individual PLACE OF SALE : Tribal Lot 4424, Molepolole and separate estates; or should they have any objection to the above intended change, should inform the PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : Defendants’ right, title and interest on a certain piece of land being Tribal Lot 4424, parties Attorneys, MAKATI LAW CONSULTANCY, before the expiration of the said 3 weeks’ period, or make Molepolole situated in Bakwena Tribal Territory measuring 960m2 held under deed of memorandum of agreement of representations before the High Court of Botswana once the contemplated application is lodged. lease No. TL 322/2003 dated 11th day of August 2003 together with developments thereon being a three bed roomed house, sitting room, dinning room, kitchen, toilet and bath combined, double garage and screen wall, sliding gate. DATED AT GABORONE ON THIS 11th DAY OF AUGUST 2021. TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Cash or Bank guaranteed cheque otherwise detailed and conditions of sale may be inspected at the Plaintiff’s Attorneys Office. MAKATI LAW CONSULTANCY

Applicants’ Attorneys DATED AT GABORONE THIS 10th DAY OF AUGUST, 2021. 28 Kgagodi Crescent, Peolwane Plot 59860, Block 7 OMPHEMETSE PETER KAISARA P O Box 108; Tel:3975726 c/o RAMALEPA ATTORNEYS GABORONE Plaintiff’s Attorneys (Our Ref: DMM.lem.01291) Plot 3171, Morupule Drive Extension 11, Gaborone (1st Publication) P.O. Box 70567 GABORONE(UB) (VR/mm/10786)71222244 The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 August 2021 sport Page 25 Team Botswana Eyes Glory at the U20 World Athletics Champs

Gazette Reporter last week, they did their covid-19 test and accreditations well in time. They have had couple of training sessions with with otswana Athletics Association (BAA) Junior Na- their coaches since their arrival. We are hoping for good run tional Team will officially start their quest to to win in Nairobi, considering the fact that when they were home Bmedals at the World Athletics Junior U20 champion- they trained well and their fitness level is of top notch,”. He ships. The competition that will be held in both track and said. field events starts on Wednesday 18 until 22 of August in On his part team coach Chilume Ntshwarang said the team Nairobi, Kenya. is ready for competition and their main aim is to continue It will be contested by over 973 junior athletes born not with the legacy that was left by local athletes who passed earlier than 1 January 2002 from 117 countries across the through this stage. “ The best athletes that’s Botswana has world with USA, Great Britain, Germany, Australia, China, ever produced such as Nijel Amos, Galefele Moroko, Bab- Japan , Norway and New Zealand amongst others being no- oloki Thebe and Karabo Sibanda have passed through this table powerhouse absentees from the games. competition and we are aiming to produce promising athletes The Team comprises 13 athletes (12 males and 1 female) from this team by the end of this competition. I am happy to that will only compete in only track events in 100m, 200m, announce that all athletes are fit and we have no injuries, “ 400m and 4 X 400m relay team. Team Botswana is pinning He added. their medal hopes on Letsile Tebogo who holds the national The team captain Jason Madoze who will be competing in 100m record, Jason Mandoze and Anthony Pesela who was 100m and 200m told Gazette Sport that they are looking for- part of Botswana 4 X 400m relay team that won bronze at the ward to impress just like how their seniors did at the Tokyo recent Tokyo 2020 Olympics. 2020 Olympics. “We are going to do our best on track, and In an exclusive interview with The Gazette Sports recent- everyone is determined , we are all in high spirits and we are ly, BAA Vice President Administration Oabona Theetso said wary of the threat that other countries pose but we are not the team has prepared well and they are hoping for nothing going to be intimidated by anything at all,”. Mandoze said. but positive results. “ The team have arrived well in Kenya Team List

Boitshepo Kelapile (100m) Letsile Tebogo (100m & 200m) Jason Mandoze (100m & 200m) Godiraone Lobatlamang (4 X 100m Relay) Lundi Pinaemang (4 X 100m Relay) Allison Kenosi (4 X 100m Relay) Tumo Lesesere (4 X 100m Relay) Anthony Pesela (200m &400m) Oreeditse Masede (4 X 400m Relay) Thusoyaone Gabanathong (4 X 400m Relay) Busang Collen Kebinatshipi (4 X 400m Relay) Abofelo Leitseng (4 X 400m Relay) Phenyo Majama (4 X 400m Relay)

NYAMADZABO J. DUBE J IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT FRANCISTOWN HELD AT LOBATSE CASE No: CVHFT 000 217/18 CASE NO. CVHGB-003508-20 In the matter between: In the matter between: ABSA BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED TOPMARKET CAPITAL (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED Plaintiff Formerly BARCLAYS BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff and And SKY CENTRE HOLDINGS (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED 1st Defendant LORATO MAPLANKA Defendant GLOBAL MEDICAL TECH (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED 2nd Defendant BOTHO KADIMO 3rd Defendant SUBSTITUTED SERVICE PATRICIA MMAPULA KGETSE 4th Defendant THAPELO RAMPEBANA 5th Defendant TO: LORATO MAPLANKA GABORONE NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION

Whose whereabouts are unknown: BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Judgment granted by the Honourable Court the following mov- BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE THAT a Summons for Civil Imprisonment of Debt has been issued against you in this Hon- able property hereunder of the 1st, 2nd,3rd , 4th and 5th Defendants will be sold by public auction by Deputy Sheriff N. ourable Court by ABSA BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED formerly BARCLAYS BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED. OOKAME to the highest bidder as follows:- DATE OF SALE : 03RD September 2021 You, LORATO MAPLANKA, are hereby summoned to appear before Justice Nyamadzabo at Francistown High Court on TIME OF SALE : 10:30HRS the 16th September 2021 at 0900 Hours to show cause why a decree for Civil Imprisonment should not be made against PLACE OF SALE : Pilane Waste Landfill you at the suit of ABSA BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED formerly BARCLAYS BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED in respect of PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : 2 Incinerators at the Pilane waste Landfill. the non-payment of the sum of P116,728.84 (One Hundred and Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty Eight TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Cash or Bank guaranteed cheque otherwise detailed and conditions of sale may be Pula Eight Four Thebe) together with interest at the rate of 12% per annum compounded monthly in advance calculated inspected at the Plaintiff’s Attorneys Office. on the daily balance from 16th November 2017 to date of full and final payment which you owe to the Plaintiff upon and by th virtue of a certain Sentence of the High Court of Botswana at Francistown bearing date the 13 September 2018. TH DATED AT GABORONE THIS 06 DAY OF AUGUST 2021. DATED AT FRANCISTOWN THIS 4TH DAY OF AUGUST 2021. N. OOKAME c/o REGISTRAR OF THE HIGH COURT RAMALEPA ATTORNEYS VAN NIEKERK ATTORNEYS Plaintiff’s Attorneys (Plaintiff’s Attorneys) Plot 3171, Morupule Road Plot 4660, Ditau Street, Area G Extension 11, Along Nelson Mandela drive P. O. Box 37 P.O. Box 70567 FRANCISTOWN GABORONE (UB) Page 26 sport Wednesday 18 August 2021 The Botswana Gazette Ngele joins Chippa United BONGANI MALUNGA

hippa United have given Zebras star Mogakolodi Ngele a lifeline in the DSTV Premiership, he is said to have Cjoined the club pending official confirmation. Ngele was a free agent after being released by Marumo Gallants FC. He re- cently underwent trials at Moroka Swallows but the club decided against signing him due to budgetary constraints. Ngele reportedly impressed Swallows and they had even fielded him in a club friendly to gauge his abilities in a semi-competitive game situation as reported by this publication last week. Despite the disappointment of not joining one of South Africa’s tradition- al big clubs it has taken him less than a week to bounce back and find a home at another top flight club in the DSTV Premiership. Reliable South African publication Soccer-Laduma recently published a report in which they stated that Ngele is set for a re- union with former coach Gavin Hunt. Hunt joined Chippa United a few months ago after a torrid spell at Kaizer Chiefs. Hunt has always been an admirer of Ngele and he two first joined forces at the now defunct Bidvest Wits in the 2016/2017 season whereby the club won the league. Ngele was on loan during the 2016/2017 season and Hunt tried to strike a deal with his then club Mamelodi Sundowns but Wits were turned away by Downs’ valuation of the player. The valua- tion was deemed too steep for a player Sundowns had put on the fringes of first team football. After a collapse in talks the clubs were no longer in dialogue. Fast forward to February last year, Wits then agreed a deal for Ngele with a view to sign him for the 2020/2021 season with hunt still in charge. However, Wits then sold their league status to Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila who then kept Ngele as he was under contract in the process of the transaction. The re- ported Chippa United transfer is third time lucky for Ngele and Hunt as they have linked up again. Hunt will be keen to start his tenure at the club in positive fashion and the arrival of an expe- rienced player like Ngele could boost his chances of doing well at Chippa.

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1 Botswana duo learns CAF opponents otswana duo Jwaneng Galaxy and Orapa Unted have officially learned their opponents for the respective CAF CHAMPIONS League and CAF Confederation Cup campaigns. Galaxy will face DFC Arrondissement of the Central African Republic, the first leg will be played on the weekend of10 –12 September in Botswana. BThe second leg will be played the following weekend (17-18 September). Orapa United will face Gabonese club AS Mangasports. The Ostriches will start their campaign with an away trip on the weekend of 10-12 September before hosting their opponents the following weekend. 2 Nigerian defender joins GU

aborone United have confirmed the signing of Nigerian defender Chido Luis. The Nigerian has penned a two year contract with Moyagoleele after impressing the club in a recent friendly game against GTownship Rollers last week. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 August 2021 Page 27 sports

Wednesday 18 August 2021 Government To Continue Incentivizing Athletes Gazette Reporter to others,”. He said. He however said it will only be fair and realistic to put such inister of Youth Empowerment Sports and Culture rewards forth when there are proper development structures Development (MYSCD) Tumiso Rakgare says the and resources availed for athletes before they can be expected Mgovernment will continue to reward national team to win big at the international competitions.. athletes who win medals at the major international competi- “Grassroots development is very key in any success in sport, tions with improved and sustainable incentives. This comes and we are still far from that, and I have always made it clear after the government through MYSCD announced the rewards that the big challenge faced by Botswana sport is that we do of tw0 bedroomed houses for the Men’s 4 X 400m relay team not commit resources to grassroots development. When you which won a bronze medal at the recent Tokyo 2020 Olympics look at the best athletes in the world such as Michael Phelps, held in Japan. Lionel Messi , Tiger Woods and Rodger Federer only to men- The 400m track runners, Isaac Makwala, Zibani Ngozi, tion a few they started their respective sport at the average age Baboloki Thebe, Bayapo Ndori, Leungo Scotch and Anthony of 5 and 6 and it shows that sport does not have a shortcut, if Pesela who made the Botswana Relay team at the Olympics we want more success we really need to do the right thing and broke the African record 2 times in a row in the heats and we are working around the clock to fix this challenge of school finals of the Men’s 4 X 400m relay to win bronze and become sport that we are facing in our country,”. added Rakgare the 2nd African country to finish on podium in relays after Ni- The private sector also came on board and rewarded Bo- geria since 2004 Olympics in Athens,Greece.. tswana Olympics Team with money to be shared amongst This was the first time ever in the history of Botswana sports each athlete depending on their performance. Debswana to have athletes being rewarded with houses by the govern- splashed out a total of P1.5 million, Botswana National Sports ment for their triumph at the major games. In an interview Commission (BNSC) P504,000.oo and Choppies Botswana with Gazette Sport recently, Rakgare said their plan is to con- also rewarded athletes for their efforts. tinue with this kind of rewarding scheme for athletes as they Rakgare urged the private companies to continue playing a continue their quest to professionalize sport in the country. big role in sports development and contributing towards the “When I was discussing with the leadership of this country preparations of athletes prior to the games so that the incen- about this issue of athletes incentives, professionalizing and tives can be meaningful. commercializing sports I made it clear that I want this thing “ We are starting our preparations for the next Olympics sustained and it is not going to be a once off thing actually it (Paris 2024) now and I would have met both the BNSC and is part of the new incentive system that we will be implement- BNOC before October for us to know their plans and schedule ing. This issue has been tabled and passed in parliament in so that we can also assist with resources while there is time, 2012 and it’s been a long time and all these incentives will be and gone are the days where major competitions will be pre- determined by the color of the medal and the magnitude of pared for just few months before they start and I promise that the competition athletes compete in. We need to have all these we will fully support the Paris 2024 with whatever we have at developments now in writing, with full terms and conditions our disposal,”. He concluded. so that it become a proper agreement that will be a motivation

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