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DAILY YOUR VOICE IN PARLIAMENT THE FIRSTTHE SECOND MEETING MEETING OF THE OF THE FIFTH FIFTH SESSION SESSION OF THEOF ELEVENTHTHE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT PARLIAMENT WEDNESDAYTUESDAYTUESDAY 13 0507 NOVEMBER MARCHNOVEMBER 2019 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. F. S. Van Der Westhuizen, MP. (Kgalagadi South) - Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. D. K. Makgato, MP. (Sefhare - Ramokgonami) - 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. O. K. Mokaila, MP. (Specially Elected) - Tourism Hon. B. Arone, MP. (Okavango) - Minister of Basic Education Hon. M. N. Ngaka, MP (Takatokwane) - 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. T. Olopeng, MP. (Tonota) - 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. S. Khama, MP. (Serowe West) - 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. K. Markus, MP. (Maun East) - Assistant Minister, Agricultural Development and Food Security MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES Names Constituency RULING PARTY (Botswana Democratic Party) Hon. Dr P. Venson-Moitoi, MP Serowe South 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. 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 Hon. H. G. Nkaigwa, MP Gaborone North (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 (Independent Member of Parliament) Hon. T. Moremi, MP Maun West TABLE OF CONTENTS THE SECOND MEETING OF THE FIFTH SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT TUESDAY 05 MARCH, 2019 CONTENTS PAGE (S) QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER.............................................................................................................1-5 APPROPRIATION (2019/2020) BILL, 2019 (NO. 1 OF 2019) Committee of Supply Organisation 0700: Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Resumed Debate).......................................................................................................................................6- 8 Organisation 0400: Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs.......................................................................................................................9-31 Organisation 1000: Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security.......................................................................................................32 - 36 Tuesday 5th March 2019 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER Tuesday 5th March, 2019 (iv) Madam Speaker, as stated above, there were more pressing needs to assists other schools. Currently, THE ASSEMBLY met at 2:00 p.m. a contractor is on site to address the Honourable (THE SPEAKER in the Chair) Member’s concern. I thank you. P R A Y E R S PERFORMANCE OF THE ADVISORY AND ARBITRATION COUNCIL * * * * MR E. J. BATSHU (NKANGE): asked the Minister QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs to apprise this Honourable House on the performance REDIRECTION OF P2 MILLION ALLOCATED of the Advisory and Arbitration Council since its TO LETLHAKANE SENIOR SECONDARY establishment, highlighting the achievements and SCHOOL challenges; including measures to address the current MR S. LELATISITSWE (BOTETI EAST): asked the challenges moving forward. Minister of Basic Education to state: MINISTER OF NATIONALITY, IMMIGRATION (i) who gave the Central District Office the power AND GENDER AFFAIRS (MR NGAKA): Thank you to redirect 2 million Pula which was allocated to Madam Speaker. Letlhakane Senior Secondary School; Madam Speaker, following the establishment of the (ii) what was to be done with such funds; Advisory and Arbitration Council in April 2017, the council received 17 cases for arbitration, out of which (iii) whether the redirection was communicated to the six (6) have been concluded and 11 are being processed. school management; Madam Speaker, the Advisory and Arbitration Council is faced with challenges of poorly formulated Constitutions (iv) if what the funds was intended for is no longer as well as poor record keeping by Registrar Societies, relevant; and which delayed settlements of disputes. To address (v) what prompted the decision and what will be done this challenge, my ministry has developed a model to rectify this. Constitution framework to guide prospective societies in developing their own. Further to this, my ministry MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION (MR ARONE): continues to create awareness and educate public on Thank you Madam Speaker and Good afternoon. issues of good governance and related to societies. I (i) The Permanent Secretary (PS) Madam Speaker, thank you Madam Speaker. has empowered all Regional Directors as the sub PROMISES ON MAINTENANCE AND warrant holders to redirect funds when necessary PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT AT to where there is the most need. LETLHAKANE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (ii) The P2 million was to assist maintenance in Letlhakane Senior Secondary School. When the MR S. LELATISITSWE (BOTETI EAST): asked the works were delayed, it was redirected by the Minister of Basic Education to update this Honourable Permanent Secretary to other schools to address House on promises made during the past 3 years urgent need. regarding Letlhakane Senior Secondary School in terms (iii) Madam Speaker, the School Heads were of maintenance and procurement of furniture, text books collectively advised to continue with any and equipment which have not been procured regardless maintenance projects and to request additional of the set time lines; and further state: funds at the time of need. A major maintenance (i) progress on the promises made in November 2017, contract of the value of P51, 338, 863. 79 has been including the scope and budget; awarded to Letlhakane Senior Secondary School and as we speak, the contractor has been