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DAILY YOUR VOICE IN PARLIAMENT THETHE SECOND THIRD MEETING MEETING OF THE OF FIRST THE SESSIONFIFTH SESSION OF THE OF THE ELEVENTWELFTH PARLIAMENTTH PARLIAMENT THURSDAY 20 AUGUST 2020 ENGLISHMIXED VERSION VERSION HANSARDHANSARD NO. NO: 193 198 DISCLAIMER Unocial Hansard This transcript of Parliamentary proceedings is an unocial version of the Hansard and may contain inaccuracies. It is hereby published for general purposes only. The nal edited version of the Hansard will be published when available and can be obtained from the Assistant Clerk (Editorial). THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER The Hon. Phandu T. C. Skelemani PH, MP. DEPUTY SPEAKER The Hon. Mabuse M. Pule, MP. (Mochudi East) Clerk of the National Assembly - Ms B. N. Dithapo Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly - Mr L. T. Gaolaolwe Learned Parliamentary Counsel - Ms M. Mokgosi Assistant Clerk (E) - Mr R. Josiah CABINET His Excellency Dr M. E. K. Masisi, MP. - President His Honour S. Tsogwane, MP. (Boteti West) - Vice President Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Hon. K. N. S. Morwaeng, MP. (Molepolole South) - Administration Hon. K. T. Mmusi, MP. (Gabane-Mmankgodi) - Minister of Defence, Justice and Security Hon. Dr U. Dow, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation Hon. E. M. Molale, MP. (Goodhope-Mabule ) - Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Dr E. G. Dikoloti MP. (Mmathethe-Molapowabojang) - Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation Hon. P. K. Kereng, MP. (Specially Elected) - and Tourism Hon. Dr L. Kwape, MP. (Kanye South) - Minister of Health and Wellness Hon. T.M. Segokgo, MP. (Tlokweng) - Minister of Transport and Communications Hon. K. Mzwinila, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Hon. T. M. Rakgare, MP. (Mogoditshane) - Development Hon. A. M. Mokgethi, MP. (Gaborone Bonnington North) - Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs Hon. Dr T. Matsheka, MP. (Lobatse) - Minister of Finance and Economic Development Hon. F. M. M. Molao, MP. (Shashe West) - Minister of Basic Education Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Hon. Dr D. Letsholathebe, MP. (Tati East) - Technology Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Hon. L. M. Moagi, MP. (Ramotswa) - Energy Security Hon. P. O. Serame, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Minister of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Hon. M. Balopi, MP. (Gaborone North) - Development Hon. M. Kgafela, MP. (Mochudi West) - Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development Assistant Minister, Presidential Affairs, Governance and Hon. D. M. Mthimkhulu, MP. (Gaborone South) - Public Administration Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Hon. K. K. Autlwetse, MP. (Specially Elected) - Development Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Hon. S. N. Modukanele, MP. (Lerala -Maunatlala) - Development Assistant Minister, Agricultural Development and Food Hon. B. Manake, MP. (Specially Elected) - Security Hon. S. Lelatisitswe, MP. (Boteti East) - Assistant Minister, Health and Wellness Hon. N. W. T. Makwinja, MP. (Lentsweletau-Mmopane) - Assistant Minister, Basic Education Hon. K. S. Gare, MP. (Moshupa-Manyana) - Assistant Minister, Investment, Trade and Industry Assistant Minister, Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Hon. H. B. Billy, MP. (Francistown East) - Development Hon. M. R. Shamukuni, MP. (Chobe) - Assistant Minister,Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES Names Constituency RULING PARTY (Botswana Democratic Party) Hon. L. Kablay, MP. (Government Whip) Letlhakeng-Lephephe Hon. M. R. Reatile, MP. Jwaneng-Mabutsane Hon. P. Majaga, MP. Nata-Gweta Hon. M. I. Moswaane, MP. Francistown West Hon. J. S. Brooks, MP. Kgalagadi South Hon. C. Greeff, MP. Gaborone Bonnington South Hon. T. Letsholo, MP. Kanye North Hon. T. F. Leuwe, MP. Takatokwane Hon. T. Mangwegape-Healy, MP. Gaborone Central Hon. S. N. Moabi, MP. Tati West Hon. M. S. Molebatsi, MP. Mmadinare Hon. T. Monnakgotla, MP. Kgalagadi North Hon. P. K. Motaosane, MP. Thamaga-Kumakwane Hon. O. Regoeng, MP. Molepolole North Hon. J. L. Thiite, MP. Ghanzi North OPPOSITION (Umbrella for Democratic Change) Hon. D. Saleshando, MP. (Leader of the Opposition) Maun West Hon. P. P. P. Moatlhodi, MP. (Opposition Whip) Tonota Hon. D. L. Keorapetse, MP. Selebi Phikwe West Hon. Y. Boko, MP Mahalapye East Hon. Dr K. Gobotswang, MP. Sefhare-Ramokgonami Hon. C. K. Hikuama, MP. Ngami Hon. K. K. Kapinga, MP Okavango Hon. G. Kekgonegile, MP. Maun East Hon. A. Lesaso, MP. Shoshong Hon. T. B. Lucas, MP. Bobonong Hon. M. G. J. Motsamai, MP. Ghanzi South Hon. K. Nkawana, MP. Selebi Phikwe East Hon. O. Ramogapi, MP. Palapye Hon. Dr N. Tshabang, MP. Nkange Hon. D. Tshere, MP. Mahalapye West (Botswana Patriotic Front) Hon. T. S. Khama, MP. Serowe West Hon. L. Lesedi, MP. Serowe South Hon. B. Mathoothe, MP. Serowe North (Alliance for Progressives) Hon. W. B. Mmolotsi, MP. Francistown South TABLE OF CONTENTS THE THIRD MEETING OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT THURSDAY 20 AUGUST, 2020 CONTENTS PAGE (S) QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER.............................................................................................................1-11 STATEMENT Clarity on Honourable Moatlhodi’s Comment Regarding Botswana Nurses Union (BONU)’S Complaint..........................................................................12-19 PRIVATE MEMBER’S BILL Media Practitioners (Repeal) Bill, 2019 (No. 29 of 2019) Second Reading(Resumed Debate)..............................................................................................................20-36 Approval of the Mid−Term Review of National Development Plan 11: 2017/2018 – 2022/2023 Motion (Resumed Debate)..........................................................................................................................37-41 Thursday 20th August, 2020 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER Thursday 20th August, 2020 (a) Works contract for the proposed refurbishment of 30 low cost staff houses, 9 bachelor houses. THE ASSEMBLY met at 2:00 p.m. This project Mr Speaker, is estimated at P11,822, (THE SPEAKER in the Chair) 564.64; P R A Y E R S (b) Refurbishment of 8 hostel blocks, covering major maintenance of student hostels, paved walkways, * * * * external electrical reticulation and sporting facilities works. It is estimated to cost P10, 573, QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER 038.00; and MAINTENANCE AT TONOTA COLLEGE OF (c) Refurbishment of 40 low cost staff houses and the EDUCATION Principal’s house with associated external works. MR P. P. P. MOATLHODI (TONOTA): asked the The estimated project cost is P7, 159,723.66. Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Thank you Mr Speaker. Technology if there are plans for maintenance and DR GOBOTSWANG: Supplementary. Mr Speaker, renovations at Tonota College of Education as most of I thank you. Honourable Minister, how much are you the buildings are dilapidated; and if so, when. going to spend for the projects at Tonota College? As I ASSISTANT MINISTER OF TERTIARY was listening, it is clear that it is going to be a substantial EDUCATION, RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND amount of money which means that, it is has been a TECHNOLOGY (MR SHAMUKUNI): Thank you longtime since the school was refurbished. Mr Speaker. The second question is, do you have a maintenance plan for schools to avoid a situation whereby, a school will (i) Mr Speaker, we acknowledge that Tonota College be so dilapidated to a point where a lot funds will be of Education requires urgent maintenance as well required to refurbish it? Thank you Mr Speaker. as renovations. In order to address this situation, maintenance works commenced in May 2019. The MR SHAMUKUNI: Thank you Mr Speaker. I take it refurbishment of the college hot water systems that I have stated the amount of funds we are going to was completed in November 2019. The three use. Honourable Member will make the calculations boiler plants now serve students’ hostels and the of P11.8 million, P10.5 million and P7 million, including another P11.1 million. I would agree with the kitchen. Honourable Member that it took a longtime to renovate (ii) Mr Speaker, we currently have one major the school primarily because the funds that could help us maintenance project which is on-going to refurbish to maintain it were not available; It took us a long time to academic building works. This comprises secure those funds. I must say, we are doing everything maintenance works of the academic, kitchen, we possibly can to ensure a speedy completion of the administration buildings and associated external maintenance project, so that the school can be in a good works. The project was awarded at a cost of P11, condition. We do have maintenance plans; we have 127, 425.48. The project is now at 85 per cent collaborated with Honourable Kgafela’s staff from completion although we are experiencing delays DBES to assist us with maintenance issues, but then due to the contractor’s low commitment. Mr obviously we contract out some of the maintenance Speaker, I must assure the Honourable Member works. I must say, the main challenge most of the time that the ministry is working around the clock when we try to carry out maintenance particularly in to ensure the speedy completion of the project. schools, is lack of funds. Thank you Mr Speaker. Obviously