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DAILY YOUR VOICE IN PARLIAMENT THE FIRST MEETING OF THE FIFTH SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT WEDNESDAYMONDAYTUESDAY 1326 07 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 2018 2018 ENGLISH VERSION HANSARD NO. 192 DISCLAIMER Unofficial Hansard This transcript of Parliamentary proceedings is an unofficial version of the Hansard and may contain inaccuracies. It is hereby published for general purposes only. The final edited version of the Hansard will be published when available and can be obtained from the Assistant Clerk (Editorial). THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER The Hon. Gladys K. T. Kokorwe PH, MP. DEPUTY SPEAKER The Hon. Kagiso P. Molatlhegi, MP Gaborone South Clerk of the National Assembly - Ms B. N. Dithapo Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly - Mr L. T. Gaolaolwe Learned Parliamentary Counsel - Ms M. Mokgosi Assistant Clerk (E) - Mr R. Josiah CABINET His Excellency Dr M. E. K. Masisi, MP - President His Honour S. Tsogwane, MP. (Boteti West) - Vice President Hon. Dr P. Venson-Moitoi, MP. (Serowe South) - Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. O. K. Mokaila, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Transport and Communications Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Hon. N. E. Molefhi, MP. (Selebi Phikwe East) - Administration Hon. S. Kgathi, MP. (Bobonong) - Minister of Defence, Justice and Security Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Hon. T. S. Khama, MP. (Serowe West) - Tourism Hon. B. Arone, MP. (Okavango) - Minister of Basic Education Hon. D. K. Makgato, MP. (Sefhare - Ramokgonami) - Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs Hon. O. K. Matambo, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Finance and Economic Development Hon. V. T. Seretse, MP. (Lentsweletau - Mmopane) - Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development Hon. M. N. Ngaka, MP (Takatokwane) - Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology Hon. Dr U. Dow, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation Minister of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Hon. T. Mabeo, MP. (Thamaga - Kumakwane) - Development Hon. Dr A. Madigele, MP. (Mmathethe - Minister of Health and Wellness Molapowabojang) - Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Hon. E. M. Molale, MP. (Specially Elected) - Security Hon. K. Mzwinila, MP (Mmadinare) - Minister of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services Hon. T. Olopeng, MP. (Tonota) - Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development Hon. P. P. Ralotsia, MP. (Kanye North) - Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security Hon. B. J. Kenewendo, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Hon. B. M. Tshireletso, MP. (Mahalapye East) - Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Development Hon. M. M. Goya, MP. (Palapye) - Assistant Minister, Investment, Trade and Industry Assistant Minister, Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Hon. D. P. Makgalemele, MP (Shoshong) - Development Assistant Minister, Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Hon. F. M. M. Molao, MP (Shashe West) - Technology Hon. K. K. Autlwetse, MP (Serowe North) - Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Development Hon. G. B. Butale, MP (Tati West) - Assistant Minister, Health and Wellness Hon. T. Kwerepe, MP (Ngami) - Assistant Minister, Basic Education Assistant Minister, Land Management, Water and Sanitation Hon. I. E. Moipisi, MP (Kgalagadi North) - Services Assistant Minister, Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Hon. M. R. Shamukuni, MP (Chobe) - Administration Hon. F. S. Van Der Westhuizen, MP. (Kgalagadi South) - Assistant Minister, Agricultural Development and Food Security MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES Names Constituency RULING PARTY (Botswana Democratic Party) Hon. S. M. Guma, MP Tati East Hon. C. De Graaff, MP Ghanzi South Hon. P. M. Maele, MP Lerala - Maunatlala Hon. L. Kablay, MP Letlhakeng - Lephephe Hon. S. Lelatisitswe, MP Boteti East Hon. J. Molefe, MP Mahalapye West Hon. K. Markus, MP Maun East Hon. P. Majaga, MP Nata-Gweta Hon. M. I. Moswaane, MP Francistown West Hon. B. H. Billy, MP Francistown East Hon. E. J. Batshu, MP Nkange Hon. S. Kebonang, MP Lobatse Hon. K. S. Gare, MP Moshupa-Manyana Hon. M. R. Reatile, MP Specially Elected OPPOSITION (Umbrella for Democratic Change) Hon. Adv. D. G. Boko, MP (Leader of Opposition) Gaborone Bonnington North Hon. G. S. M. Mangole, MP Mochudi West Hon. A. S. Kesupile, MP Kanye South Hon. N. S. L. M. Salakae, MP Ghanzi North Hon. Dr. T. O. M. Mmatli, MP Molepolole South Hon. S. Ntlhaile, MP Jwaneng -Mabutsane Hon. M. I. Khan, MP Molepolole North Hon. Kgosi Lotlamoreng II Goodhope - Mabule Hon. D. L. Keorapetse, MP Selebi Phikwe West Hon. S. O. S. Rantuana, MP Ramotswa Hon. K. M. Segokgo, MP Tlokweng Hon. B. M. Molebatsi, MP Mochudi East (Alliance for Progressives) Hon. W. B. Mmolotsi, MP Francistown South Hon. Maj. Gen. P. Mokgware, MP Gabane-Mmankgodi Hon. N. N. Gaolathe, MP Gaborone Bonnington South Hon. S. Kgoroba, MP Mogoditshane Hon. Dr P. Butale, MP Gaborone Central Hon. H. G. Nkaigwa, MP Gaborone North (Independent Member of Parliament) Hon. T. Moremi, MP Maun West TABLE OF CONTENTS THE FIRST MEETING OF THE FIFTH SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT Monday 26 November, 2018 CONTENTS PAGE (S) SPEAKER’S REMARKS.....................................................................................................................................1 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER...........................................................................................................1 - 8 QUESTION WITHOUT NOTICE..............................................................................................................9 - 11 STATEMENT Statement by the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Caucus on Women.................................................................................................................12 - 15 Response to the President’s Speech Motion (Resumed Debate)...........................................................................................................................16 - 37 ANNEXURE I.............................................................................................................................................38 - 55 Monday 26th November 2018 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER Monday 26th November, 2018 MINISTER OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, SPORT AND CULTURE DEVELOPMENT (MR THE ASSEMBLY met at 2:00 p.m. OLOPENG): Thank you Mr Speaker. (THE SPEAKER in the Chair) (i) The number of youth companies that have benefited P R A Y E R S from the reservation on Micro Procurement (Local Procurement Scheme Presidential Directive CAB * * * * 19 (B) 2013), from October 2016 to October 2018 is 514, comprising of mainly goods and services SPEAKER’S REMARKS like cultural performances and creative art. MR SPEAKER (MR MOLATLHEGI): Order! (ii) One Youth Development Fund (YDF) beneficiary Greetings Honourable Members! HONOURABLE has benefited from the reservation on maintenance, MEMBER: Greetings Mr Speaker. at a tender sum of P18 558.40 as most of the ministry facilities are occupied on lease rental MR SPEAKER: Greetings Honourable Members! basis. HONOURABLE MEMBERS: Greetings Mr Speaker. (iii) 4 373 youth companies have benefited from the MR SPEAKER: Let me share this reminder before we price preference (Local Procurement Scheme start with the business of the day; when the Speaker’s Presidential Directive Cab 19 (B) 2013) from procession arrives in the House, we all have to be quiet. October 2016 to October 2018. In an endeavour to It is the procedure of this House. That is what we have to promote procurement from youth companies, 71 per cent of all tenders for Now TV Content have do. All Parliaments in the world respect their procedure. been awarded to youth companies. Let us do so Honourable Members so that we do not give our visitors the wrong impression. I plead with you. (iv) The lowest amount awarded to a youth supplier has been P868.56 for catering services, and the QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER highest tender amount awarded was P1 159 746.30 for the period October 2016 to October YOUTH COMPANIES THAT BENEFITED FROM 2018. This was a works tender for the supply and THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, delivery of pre-fabricated offices for Ramotswa SPORT AND CULTURE DEVELOPMENT and Molepolole Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC) district MR M. R. REATILE (SPECIALLY ELECTED): offices. I thank you Mr Speaker and I thank you asked the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Honourable Reatile. Culture Development to state the names and number of youth companies that have benefited from his ministry MR REATILE: Supplementary. Thank you Mr including parastatals and independent departments Speaker. Let me thank Minister for the answer. Minister, after giving us this answer, have you not realised that under Government Policy Reform of 2015: Affirmative in your Ministry, there are companies, it may be at the Action in favour of youth on the following: district or within different departments who end up getting something, those which keep winning tenders (i) Reservation on Micro Procurement (Local time and again? Does that not show that there is a Procurement Scheme Presidential Directive CAB connection between one of your officers and these youth 19(B) 2013); companies? (ii) Reservation on Maintenance (Permanent MR OLOPENG: Thank you Mr Speaker. Thank you Secretary, MIST Savingram - MIST 2/761/1 VI Honourable Member. We do try to encourage our officers (71) OF 7 May 2014); to assist different companies