Masisi's Choppies Conflict

The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 June 2020 Masisi’s Page 1 Choppies Conflict

Wednesday 10 June 2020 FREE! In March 2018, exactly four “Kitso ke maatla” days before Mokgweetsi Masisi became President, Choppies employees went on strike to demand Choppies better living wages. Sixty of these Batswana were summarily dismissed from work. In June 2018, bags P270m the BDP used its majority in Parliament to defeat a motion to introduce a decent living wage in Botswana. At that pension deal time President Masisi’s company that he co-owns • Deal signed during State of Emergency with Choppies CEO Ram • No tendering process had already pocketed over P6 million from the • Choppies CEO and President Masisi are business partners Choppies relationship. Page 4 & 5 Mogae,Masire Resisted Business Deals • Masire, Mogae rejected Dada's invitation to buy shares • "I rejected those who offered me shares free of any payment - Masire • " A President who owns shares without conflict may still exploit the situation" - Masire Page 2 HERE’S

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Page 3 Page 2 news Wednesday 10 June 2020 The Botswana Gazette Mogae,Masire Resisted Business Deals Although a nasty pong caught up with Botswana’s second president that he eventually characterised as an error of judgement, Sir KetumileMasire was clear that to dabble in private business while in office was bad for any president and his or her country. His successor, Festus Mogae, thought much the same and had advised Masire against it. However, under President Mokgweetsi Masisi and Ian Khama before him, these norms seem to be thrown out the window. Staff Writer TEFO PHEAGE illustrates the contrast

y engaging in business while in mines in Orapa and Jwaneng.” a very honest group. They were hard manager’s employment. In the end, with office, President Mokgweetsi Ma- In what sounds like a response to the working and dedicated to the service of egg on his face, President Masire admit- Bsis ignored the norm established prevailing view on Government Enclave the country. Seretse Khama set this stan- ted that it was an error on his judgement. by his earlier predecessors and drifted position that there is no conflict in Ma- dard by being very clear that politicians “With the perfect vision of hindsight, I the principle that a sitting president must sisi’s wheeling and dealing in private and civil servants should not see inde- would not now enter into such an arrange- strive to remain beyond reproach, The enterprises, Masire wrote: “While it was pendence as a route to enrich themselves ment,” he wrote in a press statement. “Be- Botswana Gazette has established . possible to have owned the shares with- personally. yond the fact that it would not conform In his memoirs, “Very Brave or Very out any element of conflict, the situation “The problem in politics arises not to today’s more rigorous guidelines for Foolish,” former president Ketumile Ma- was exploitable; and that would have dis- because people are ambitious since one good governance, which I fully embrace, sire discusses the subject that troubles turbed me, and it would have disturbed should be ambitious. But when politi- its outcome was also an object lesson for Masisi today extensively. The latter finds the mine-both very important things! Jus- cians selfishly want things when there is me in the pitfalls of trying to manage a himself roundly criticised following dis- tice must not only be done but must be disregard for the country and for other commercial farm by remote control. In coveries that he holds shares in the con- seen to be done.” people,or for what is reasonable,and es- the end, I had to cut my losses by leasing troversy-ridden Choppies enterprise of But did Masire accept ‘gift’ share of- pecially when they use their political po- my properties until I finally retired from Ramachandran Ottapathu. He is currently fers? “I knew about a few overt attempts sitions for personal gain,then it is not only office. Here I am reminded of the adage, grappling in the mud with some farmers at buying influence,” the late elder states- unreasonable but dangerous for the coun- ‘While good judgement comes from ex- over a portion of state-owned Banyana man wrote.“I once was approached di- try. These are the kinds of people of peo- perience, experience is often the product Farms where impeccable sources say he rectly by an Afrikaner named Blacknote ple who have wrecked other countries.” of bad judgement.”

Masire’s successor, Festus Mogae, an has been among the frontrunners after who offered me shares in his company In the book, Masire described Presi- - - as an mor- economist whom Masire said had advised violating all conditions for bidding ap free of any payment. I declined, and I ex dent Masisi’s father, Edison, him against buying shares while in office, ally upright man “who plicants. plained to him that while we wanted to once discovered delved into in business post his presiden- - - It is not known when and how Masisi have black citizens participate in busi that management of the BMC was stay cy. However, Mogae’s public image was acquired the shares in Choppies. What is ness, we wanted it to be on a commercial ing in a first class hotel in Rome and went muddied by his association with Ram of known are his views, stated through his basis, not as a favour ... In another case, to them and told them to move to a less Choppies. This is the same man that, in - spokesman, Batlhalefi Leagajang, that while Lemme Makgekgenene was a min expensive hotel,such as the one in which what many see as a slap on Mogae’s face, - there is nothing wrong with an incumbent ister he was approached by an Asian trad he was staying since the money they were President Masisi has embraced. Mogae - president engaging in business because er with a similar proposition. He declined spending belonged to the farmers of Bo is currently on his way out of Choppies doing so is not prohibited by law. and then reported it to me. In addition, no tswana”. shareholding after accusing Ram of being This invokes Masire’s bookin which the end of letters came to me over the years According to the book, Masire was clear everywhere at Choppies and stifling insti- second president of Botswana expressed a offering to open secret bank accounts in in his view that when people are elected tutional governance by bringing his finan- distaste for such conduct at pages 241 and Switzerland, which, of course, I ignored.” to office, it is wrong for them to enrich cial muscle to bear on other directors. 243. Masire held the view holding shares Masire noted that there was perception themselves from their position. However, This week Mogae told The Gazette in private businesses is a dangerous expe- in many countries, perhaps most, that pol- and inspite of this, Masire once attracted that he “was not aware that Chop- dition to the holder of the shares, the pres- iticians were in the game to enrich them- vitriolic criticism when it was said two pies was trading with a company that idency and the country.“I never had any selves and that such perceptions had tak- bailout schemes designed by De Beers was co-owned by President Masisi and crude approaches,” he wrote,“but I also en the form of accusations in Botswana. were really meant to rescue his company, Ramachandran Ottapathu.” tried to avoid situations that held dangers “One of the reasons we developed open GM Five, which was deep in debt. But Can one survive on the presidency of conflict of interest. For example, Satar procedures with checks and balances was in all fairness to Masire, the controversy alone? - Dada wanted me to buy shares in a new to try to minimise the opportunities for occurred when he was no longer presi In his memoirs, Masire wrote that - Mercedes dealership. I was uneasy about abuse of influence, especially by minis dent.Even so, there had been one pong public officers “must not be paid as this, so I discussed it with Festus Mogae, ters and high-ranking officials,” he wrote. that happened when he was in office that paupers;otherwise,we would not get and he too, was uneasy. So I declined. In “We were both lucky and careful when Masire found difficult to wriggle out of. people who can deliver the goods”. He - retrospect, I am glad I did, since the deal we started the party. We were lucky that It entailed a loan programme purportedly continued: “I am not in favour of lavish ership ended up selling equipment to the the first leaders of the party comprised put together to finance his Gantsi farm To Page 10 The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 June 2020 news Page 3 COVID-19 Delays Arrival of Police P80m ‘Training’ Helicopters • 3 Enstrom 480b helicopters were due to arrive in June • Helicopters will mostly be used for training • Annual fuel cost more than P4 million each

LETLHOGILE MPUANG them for training. The Enstrom 480b helicopters are much smaller.” He explained he novel Coronavirus has affected that the P80m price covers the training of delivery of the three Enstrom 480b police pilots, installation of state-of-the- - publication shows that the school currently helicopters to the Air Support art Trakka Systems day/night cameras They are responsible for flight demonstra T tions, sales support, maintenance capabil- has more than 20 Batswana students who Branch of Botswana Police Service, Ar- and searchlights, navigation and commu- ity and contract negotiations. Safomar is are sponsored by the Department of Tertia- thur Johnson, its Director, has disclosed. nication equipment, cargo slinging Light the sole supplier of Enstrom Helicopters in ry Education Financing (DTEF). The stu- Information reaching The Botswana Emergency Medical Systems as well as southern Africa. dents were transferred to South Africa in Gazette states that the three helicopters, free servicing and maintenance of the air- all together valued at an estimated P80 WHO IS SAFOMAR AVIATION? 2018. Records show that DTEF is spend- craft for the first two years. According to their website, “Safomar ing R25 000 on a single student’s accom- million, were due for delivery this month “ We currently have five aircraft one of modation, and R10 000 in medical aid plus (June). However, Johnson says the deliv- which is due for a major service,” said tuition fees. This is believed to be more ex- ery dates have been pushed forward. Johnson. “The cost of service is as high “We currently have five “As you are aware, the whole world is as buying a new one. The new helicopters pensive than flying schools in Botswana. A letter seen by this publication shows dealing with Covid-19, hence delays in will also, in some instances, be used for aircraft one of which is that, Civil Aviation of Botswana (CAAB) delivery of the helicopters,” he said in an operations.” warned that Batswana students pursuing interview. “We are expecting them to ar- Research shows that based on 450 an- due for a major service,” Commercial Pilot Licences outside the rive sometime in August.” nual owner-operated hours and $4.25 country are likely to be disadvantaged Johnson acknowledged criticism of BPS (P49.21) per gallon fuel cost, the EN- said Johnson. by local regulations. Despite this advice, for purchasing the choppers but pointed STROM 480B has total variable costs of out that the police air wing had last bought Aviation (Pty) Ltd creates a leading com- DTEF went ahead with transferring stu- $230,625.00 (P2 670 374.59), total fixed petitive edge to commercial/corporate and dents to South Africa. Botswana has two helicopters in 2015. “They are mostly go- costs of $135,926.30 (P1573871.60), and general aviation customers by providing a aviation schools, Major Blue Aviation and ing to be used for training,” he said of the an annual budget of $366,551.30 (P4 244 full support solution across all platforms International Aviation Solution (IAS). IAS latest order. “We have realised that the 246.19). This breaks down to $814.56 though its divisions.” The aviation com- helicopters we bought in 2015 spent more (P9431.68) per hour. is the only flying school with International pany also has an aviation school based in Aviation Authority (ICAO) accreditation hours on training rather than in operations. South Afr ica’s Safomar Aviation was Gauteng. in southern Africa. So we decided to get these new ones to use the company that was awarded the tender. Meanwhile, information gathered by this

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This circular is important and requires your immediate attention. Share code ABBL ISIN BW 000 000 0025 (Incorporated in the Republic of Botswana) (“Absa” or “the Company”) Masisi’s Choppies

Explanatory statement to shareholders Conflict 1.1 Introduction In March 2018, exactly four days before Mokgweetsi Masisi became The purpose of the Circular is to furnish information to the Shareholders as to the proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Company by adopting a new Constitution. The resolution President, Choppies employees went on strike to demand better living proposing the amendment will be tabled at the Company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Monday 29 June 2020. wages. Sixty of these Batswana were summarily dismissed from work. 1.2 Reasons for amendments In June 2018, the BDP used its majority in Parliament to defeat a 1.2.1 The Company seeks to amend the Constitution of the Company in line to current regulatory motion to introduce a decent living wage in Botswana. At that time requirements, in particular the new Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) Listing Requirements and President Masisi’s company that he co-owns with Choppies CEO Ram good corporate governance practices. 1.2.2 The Constitution also needs to be revised following the re-branding of the Company to Absa had already pocketed over P6 million from the Choppies relationship, Bank Botswana Limited Staff Writers LAWRENCE SERETSE and KEABETSWE NEWEL 1.3 Proposed amendment of constitution report. the draft of the proposed Constitution together with the summary of the proposed changes to the Constitution can be accessible from the date of this circular on the BSE Exchange News Service y doing business with the (XNEWS) and on the Company’s website www.absa.co.bw. controversial Choppies 1.4 Recommendation by the Board BCEO Ramachandran Ot- the Board considers that the resolution in relation to the proposed amendments to the Constitution is tapathu, labour minister and Bo- in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole. Accordingly, the Directors recommend tswana Democratic Party (BDP) the Shareholders to vote in favour of such resolution to be approved at the AGM as set out in the Notice Secretary General Mpho Balopi of the AGM to Shareholders says President Mokgweetsi Ma- By order of the Board. sisi is not conflicted at all in mat- Date 5 June 2020 ters of employee exploitation.But the Botswana Forum for Action and Reform (B-FAR) counters that Masisi is financially captured and Keabetswe Pheko Moshagane Kealeboga N. Bojosi cannot fight against exploitation of Managing Director Company Secretary Batswana employees by Choppies. In an interview with The Botswa- Registered Office Legal Advisor Sponsoring Broker na Gazette, Balopi saysMasisi and 5th Floor Building 4 Prime Plaza, Plot 74358 the BDP government cannot in any Central Business District Gaborone way influence policies for the ben- Botswana efit of businessmen like Ottapathu or block laws which could cost the

Prior to 10 February 2020, documents relating to Absa Bank Botswana Limited (Registered number BW00001237900) and regulated by the Bank of Botswana, were published businessmen some money. This under the name Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited (registered number BW00001237900) and regulated by the Bank of Botswana. Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited used Barclays trademarks under license from Barclays Plc. publication specifically asked Balo- pi whether President Masisi was not - IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA conflicted in April 2018 when gov HELD AT LOBATSE ernment took no action against ex- CASE NO UAHGB-000060-2020 In the matter between: ploitation of workers by Choppies SAMUEL MOTLHALEFI DINTSI 1st Petitioner in Botswana, which exposed their TUMELO SEBOWE 2nd Petitioner and Allied Workers (KUCFAW) in and earnings of under P1000 monthly SATU INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD Respondent despite the sky-high cost of living. September 2017 which resulted in (For placement under judicial management employees earning the equivalent and the appointment of a judicial manager) The exploitation was exposed in of more than P3000 as a minimum early 2018 at around the time when DRAFT ORDER Masisi took over the presidency. He wage. They had other benefits like (for the placement of the Respondent under judicial management) commuter allowance (transport) and became president just months after Before the Honourable Justice BUSANG on this 30th day of March 2020; overtime allowance. - he signed a share certificate in Ar In a live interview then, Choppies UPON HEARING Attorney Mrs G.C Jotia for the Petitioners and having read the documents filed of record; cee (Pty) Ltd to become a business CEO Ottapathu said his company IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: partner of the shrewd Indian busi- paid salaries which are legally with- 1. that this matter is urgent and that the Rules of the High Court relating to the service of process, time limits and other nessman. President Masisi owns 10 in Botswana’s prescribed minimum formalities be and are hereby dispensed with to the extent necessary; percent of Arcee (Pty) Ltd, which 2. that the Respondent company, SATU INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD, be placed under provisional judicial management wage parametres. During that time, in terms of the Companies Act; supplies unnamed goods to Chop- 3. that while this order remains in force the Respondent shall be under the direction and management of the Provisional Ottapathu said Choppies was ready Judicial Manager, DANNY JULIUS GUDULI, and that the said Provisional Judicial Manager shall himself be subject to pies, according to the Choppies the supervision of the Registrar and Master of the High Court; to pay whatever minimum wage 4. that as from today any other person or persons vested with the management of the Respondent‘s affairs shall be 2018 annual report. Just after Masisi became the government set. However, 18 divested thereof, and that the affairs of the Respondent shall forthwith be managed by the Provisional Judicial Manager Choppies employees in Botswana appointed in terms of this order; President,Choppies workers leaked 5. that the Provisional Judicial Manager shall discharge the duties prescribed by Section 472 as read with Section 474 of who were involved in a strike over the Companies Act; their pay slips and exposed their 6. that the Provisional Judicial Manager shall be empowered without the authority of the shareholders but subject to paltry earnings. Interestingly, Chop- exploitative salaries were fired by the authority of the creditors and the Master, to borrow money with or without security on behalf of the Respondent the President’s business partner in for the purpose of paying essential running expenditures in and about the business of the Respondent including pies at that time had operations in salaries, wages and utilities for the business required by the Respondent and to pledge the credit of the Respondent April 2018. Theirs was an appeal for any goods or services required; Botswana, Kenya, Zambia, Zimba- to the BDP-led government to in- 7. that while the Respondent is under provisional judicial management all actions, proceedings, the execution of all writs, bwe and South Africa. In Botswana, summons and other processes against the Respondent be stayed and be not proceeded with without leave of this Court tervene. It did not, yet Masisi and being obtained; where Choppies is headquartered, 8. that the rate of remuneration of the Provisional Judicial Manager be fixed by the Master in accordance with the services the BDP won elections by promis- rendered and the disbursements incurred. employees remain the lowest paid 9. that a rule nisi be issued calling upon all interested persons to appear and show cause, if any, to this Honourable Court of all Choppies operations. This ing Batswana a dignified life. In an why; interview, BDP Secretary General is despite the fact that Choppies Balopi said Masisi’s business deal- 9.1. a final judicial management order should not be granted; makes almost all its money here in 9.2. the following directions should not be included in the said order; ings with Ottapathu are transparent Botswana. The Botswana Gazette i. that the management of the Respondent shall vest, subject to the supervision of the Court, in the Final Judicial - found that across the border, in and do not have any conflict be Manager and that the affairs of the Respondent be managed by such Judicial Manager to ensure continuity in the cause the businesses are indepen- business of the Respondent; South Africa, the lowest pay for a ii. that the provisions of paragraphs 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 hereof should apply mutatis mutandis; dent legal entities. He repeated what iii. and why the costs of this petition shall not be costs in the judicial management. Choppies employee was ZAR3200 was said by the Press Secretary to 10. that a copy of this Order be published forthwith twice in the Government Gazette and the Botswana Gazette before Choppies sold its shares in newspaper. the SA business. The pay was almost the President,Batlhalefi Legajang, 11. that a copy of this Order be sent by prepaid registered post to the known Creditors of the Respondent. who also said like any other citi- 12. that the service of this order be effected upon the Respondent at its registered office. six times higher than what their Bo- zen, the President was allowed to go 13. That any party intending to oppose the relief sought in these proceedings should exercise their rights in terms of tswana colleagues earn. In Kenya, the Rules of the High Court, that is to say, within 7 days of publication of the Order, to file their notice of opposition, into business. Further enquiries to and thereafter within 14 days from publication of the Order, to file their answering affidavits or any other answer. In before Choppies planned divesting the event of failure to file such answer, the Petition shall proceed as unopposed. Leagajang by this publication have there, there is an agreement signed not been responded to. between Choppies Kenya and the BY THE COURT ______Kenya Union of Commercial, Food Significantly, Balopi is also the REGISTRAR & MASTER The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 June 2020 news Page 5 dismally, led its 2019 general elections is the height of betrayal and sound a death displays betrayal of the highest order by the lowest paying employment sector. campaign with a ‘Decent Living, Decent knell for the country’s economy and its engaging in clandestine business deals Government has set its minimum wage at Jobs’ slogan, promising Batswana P3500 citizens’ livelihoods. “The President can- with people bent on relegating indigenous P3.21 per hour, the equivalent of P25 per as a minimum wage. Batswana rejected the not be a player and a referee in the same Batswana to the margins of economic free- day, or P564 every month. Government party at the ballot. game. The state regulates the business en- dom in their own country. has set that those employed under retail, While the Botswana Forum for Action vironment and as head of state, the Presi- “The allegations have far-reaching im- distribution and trade, the likes of Chop- and Reform (B-FAR) is shocked Masisi’s, dent oversees organs of accountability that plications on the country’s fight against pies and Shoprite, should earn a minimum “questionable business partnerships with are housed at the Office of the President. corruption, the image of the country and its of P904 (P41 per day) monthly. The high- controversial businessmen like Choppies The absence of a Declaration of Assets and delicate economy. President Masisi’s Ma- est paying sectors, manufacturing, hotels Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ramach- Liabilities law has the potential to tilt the chiavellian plot with individuals of ques- and construction pay P5.79 per hour, the andran Ottapathu”, Secretary, Tigele Mo- balance in favour of the President and his tionable business ethics lacks the decorum equivalent of P1000 every month. These kobi says it is now evident that President business partners, especially in our econ- and integrity we associate with his office are the minimum monthly salaries, which Masisi was conflicted to act against ex- omy where government procurement ac- and imputes deceit and impropriety on his Minister Mabeo says are “working for gov- ploitation of his own countrymen so as to counts for a substantial part of the national part. It is nothing but a classic case of state ernment”. Interestingly, the paltry paid in protect his commercial interests. Through economy,”he said, adding thatMasisi leads capture,” Mokobi said. Botswana, make up the bulk of Botswana’s a paltry pay that exploited workers, Chop- a political party that promised Batswana According to the 2017/18 minimum employment figures, which means that the pies managed to save costs for the benefit improved living standards. “Advance To- wage numbers, government has set a mini- majority in Botswana are paid, at most, a of shareholders and business associates. gether Towards A More Inclusive Econo- mum of P3.21 per hour and P5.79 per hour minimum wage of P1000 per month. The President’s alleged business dealings my,” the BDP manifesto stated. But barely at the highest. The minimum wage guide with an evidently questionable business- six months into their tenure, the President shows that the domestic service sector is man, according to Mokobi’s exact words,

Minister of Employment, Labour Pro- ductivity and Skills Development. Masisi and Ottapathu’s company benefited over P8 million by supplying unnamed goods to Choppies between 2017 and 2018. By virtue of being in indirect business with- Choppies (through Arcee), The Botswana Gazette asked Balopi if the BDP does not see the President conflicted to act against the much publicised exploitation, by pub- lically calling for a review of minimum wage as well as decent pay by Choppies, a company from which his own (Arcee) benefits immensely. While the BDP manifesto advocated for decent living, Masisi never showed support for that position. Balopi says there is a lot to be considered before a minimum wage or decent living wage can be put in place, which is why it is yet to be. He stresses, however, that the BDP has done a lot to bring Botswana to middle income status, a development from which he says Batswana benefit. Before the 2019 general elections, BDP members of Parliament led a pack that also rejected a motion to introduce a decent living wage. Sponsored by former opposition MP Shaun Nthaile, the motion sought to address the disparity between the minimum wage and the ever rising cost of living. Nthaile argued that a living wage would allow people to lead decent lives as it estimates the cost of living and makes provisions for day to day living. While minimum wages are laid down in law and are enforceable, living wages are not prescribed by law and therefore cannot be legally enforced.The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), though it lost Page 6 news Wednesday 10 June 2020 The Botswana Gazette VP Tsogwane plans Majaga’s downfall • Lawrence Ookeditse tipped to take over • Summons Branch party members for strategy meetings • Majaga shocked by Tsogwane’s conduct

TEFO PHEAGE “This is shocking he Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Chairperson, coming from an Slumber Tsogwane sum- monedT the Nata/Gweta branch elder and Party members to a strategic meeting to Slumber Tsogwane (Pic:MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO) plan for the imminent fall of the Chairman,” he Tsogwane was accompanied by the BDP prepare for Majaga’s possible exit, to avoid be- area Member of Parliament (MP) Central Commitee’s Simon Mavange, according caught off guard. Polson Majaga, The Botswana said, adding that ing to a leaked BDP communication to the Also the Botswana Vice President, Tsogwane Gazette has learnt. Nata/Gweta Branch. Also in attendance was is said to have told the throng that the BDP has The meeting, which took place it’s unfortunate the North East Regional Committee, the Inner decided to suspend Majaga until he clears his last week Saturday in Nata, was Executive of the Nata-Gweta branch and all name against the allegations. aimed at strategising towards Ma- because there is Councillors of Majaga’s constituency. In an interview, Majaga said he was aware of jaga’s exit. nothing he can do. It is said to have lasted for about four hours. the meeting. However, he said he was shocked Majaga is facing serious allega- At the gathering, Tsogwane informed party by Tsogwane’s decision to push for his down- tions of defilement. members that a time has come for the party to fall. “This is shocking coming from tions, she must be protected, just an elder and Party Chairman,” he like any other minor. said, adding that it’s unfortunate Majaga was arraigned on because there is nothing he can charges of defilement before Nata do. Magistrate’s Court last month. Manage your water The Botswana Gazette found The BDP consequently released that among the attendants was a statement that announced Ma- account from the Majaga’s rival, Lawrence Oo- jaga’s suspension for 60 days to comfort of your home Download the WUC App, visit www.wuc.bw or dial *186# to pay your bill online

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Polson Majaga keditse who is the BDP's pre- enable him to clear his name in ferred candidate to take over the the wake of the charges levelled constituency. against him. The duo’s rivalry is an open se- “As a party that respects and cret. They are known to be throw- upholds the rule of law, the BDP ing jabs at each other. will allow Majaga to deal with In an interview with this pub- the charges without prejudice and lication, the young aspiring MP, allow for completion of the pro- Ookeditse said he was not ready cess of the law,” read the state- to engage on the matter choosing ment from the party. rather to say “my interest in the Majaga has allegedly impreg- constituency precedes the cur- nated a minor at Malelejwe, a rent situation but right now my settlement in the legislator’s con- thoughts are with the parties to stituency. He has since denied the this matter as no one wants their defilement allegation labelling issues laid bare in public.” the case a witch-hunt by those We keep it flowing, for you At the same time, he said since who deeply loathe him in the a minor is involved in the allega- BDP. We keep it flowing, for you The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 June 2020 news Page 7 BDP F/Town West revolts

against Moswaane Apparently, they broke ranks with Moswaane immediately after the 2019 general election after allegedly learning • Plots Moswaane’s removal that Moswaane secretly de campaigned them • Councillors team up with his rival Moswaane

SESUPO RANTSIMAKO been compassionate about the Constituen- cy all along because that is where he grew he Botswana Democratic Party up. (BDP) constituency members in On the other hand, Sambandawe said he TFrancistown West, are plotting to was not comfortable speaking to The Bo- oust the incumbent Member of Parliament tswana Gazette. (MP) Ignatious Moswaane in the next general elections, The Botswana Gazette has established. The BDP members are led by some Fran- cistown councillors in their mission, in ca- hoots with Moswaane’s 2019 Campaign Manager, Mepedzeni Sambandawe. They are said to be pushing for an early endorsement of Samuel Grembo Kealot- swe in Francistown West. Kealotswe lost the 2018 BDP primaries to Moswaane. The primary elections deter- mined the MP candidacy for the 2019 general elections. After losing, he rejected the results and claimed he was cheated. In the plot to topple Moswaane is Bot- salano Ward Councillor Ontiretse Bakaile, Gopolang Almando of Monarch North Ward as well as the Tati-Town Ward Coun- cillor who doubles as Francistown Deputy Mayor Bashi Ramolotsana. Apparently, they broke ranks with Mo- swaane immediately after the 2019 general election after allegedly learning that Mo- swaane secretly de campaigned them. Moswaane dismissed those allegations. He said it made no sense for him to de campaign his own team, after financing their campaign. The Botswana Gazette learnt that the recent donation of face masks to all schools in the Francistown West Constituency by Kealotswe’s company, Grembo Security, was a campaign plan by the anti- Mo- swaane team. “The donation was political. For starters, the area MP Moswaane was not invited together with his nominated councillors,” said a source, who further said it was no coincidence that the donation happened in Moswaane’s Constituency. “I can confirm that we have never had a good working relation with the MP. He wanted us to lose the general elections. So, there is no point working with him,” one of the councillors who preferred anonymity for fear of victimisation revealed. Quizzed on whether there is any plot to topple the MP. He said, “let us watch the political game as it unfolds”. Reached for comment, Moswaane said he is aware of the mission to topple him. “I have long known about this Moswaane Must Fall group led by some of my Coun- cillors. I am not bothered. They are writing their own political obituary,” Moswaane said. Asked about the Grembo Security donation to all Francistown West schools, Mo- swaane said Kealotswe claimed he did invite him as MP because the area Chief was present. Kealotswe could not be reached on his phone. His Secretary Lucky Doctor said Mo- swaane ignored their phone calls. He said the donation was a good gesture rather than a political malice. He said Kealotswe has Page 8 news Wednesday 10 June 2020 The Botswana Gazette Churches Demand Respect from COVID-19 Task Force Demand to be allowed to return to Church

TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO compared to many sectors which were given a green light to return to normalcy. he time has come for the church- “So we do not see why we are not allowed es to be allowed to return to the to return,” he complained. Tnormal ways of worshipping, “It must be understood that we are Botswana Network of Christian Commu- not saying we must be allowed to return nities (BONECCO) Chairman Pastor Te- because other sectors have been given bogo Motlhagodi has said. the green light. We want to be allowed According to Pastor Motlhagodi, the to return because we believe the Church Church is a highly disciplined entity that is highly important as it is second after can easily adhere to COVID-19 protocols God.” Pastor Motlhagodi’s plea comes just after government gave public transport op- erators permission to load commuters in full capacity. Schools have also been re- opened. “The country needs the church more than any other sector. It is the church that can be able to pray for COVID-19 as well as HSE Manager (Botswana & Zambia) other social ills,” Pastor Motlhagodi told this publication in an interview yesterday. Job Purpose: “We have already submitted our request To provide HS&E leadership and facilitate AN (Botswana & Zambia) in developing HSE Vision / HSE Strategy and systems to the COVID-19 Presidential Task Force for sustained good HSE performance and provide support for conformance to AkzoNobel HSE Governance requirements. and we hope to be successful. They must listen to the voice of the Church because it Job Responsibilities: is the voice of God.” • Lead HSE target setting & align policies for AN (Botswana & Zambia) to be in line with the Regional programmes & At the beginning of the gradual lift- plans ing of the lockdown last month, churches • Cascade the information throughout the AN (Botswana & Zambia) about new / revised policies / directives/HSE were given permission to reopen. They Standards and AN (Botswana & Zambia) HSE policies. were however, allowed to do so under the • Identify and prioritize the focused HSE improvement area across the AN (Botswana & Zambia) and continuously drive stringiest measures. Such included limit- improvements in the AN (Botswana & Zambia) in alignment with the corporate guidelines, such as SAQ, behavior- ing gathering to a maximum of 50 people based safety and process safety management programs. and conducting a service for a maximum • Act as the AN (Botswana & Zambia) communication link between the Regional HSE Functions and various of two hours something which Motlhagodi Businesses/Functions within the AN (Botswana & Zambia). says must come to an end. • Build up the AN (Botswana & Zambia) HSE network and organize the functioning of the AN (Botswana & Zambia) He believes the Church must not be lim- HSE processes, develop new HSE Procedures/review existing Procedures as per HSE&S Standards and Guidance ited in any way. The two hours which the Notes being issued time to time by AkzoNobel HSE Function, AkzoNobel SSA so that all functions are enabled to Churches were granted by government is give full conformance to HSE Procedures as applicable to their activities. Keeping in view the diverse range of products, not enough to effectively share the gospel processes, distribution network and correspondingly varied needs of the Business, the jobholder has the responsibility according to Pastor Motlhagodi. of making suitable recommendations to EMT members for affecting regular improvements in HS&E performance. BONECCO, which Pastor Motlhagodi • Drive focused HSE improvement in AN (Botswana & Zambia) as per guidance from MEA Region HSE Function and heads, is the umbrella body for the Bo- SSA so that full conformance to AkzoNobel HSE Standards and above reference level performance in all sub elements tswana Council of Churches (BCC), the of HSE&S SAQ is achieved. Organization of Africa Instituted Churches • Implement HSE related training, coaching, education for all AN (Botswana & Zambia) staff. (OAIC) and the Evangelical Fellowship • Maintain regular contact with the external HSE auditors and with the internal HSE organization, coordinate for of Botswana and speaks on behalf of all Corporate / specialist and other 3rd party audits, submit the reports from the external auditors to AN (Botswana & Christian formations. Zambia) EMT with improvement areas identified and proposed way forward. When asked about the full reopening of • Work closely with Business Managers/RND Manager and Product Stewards for ensuring full conformance to Product churches by the media on Monday, Direc- Stewardship requirements as established by AkzoNobel Global Product Stewardship and RA Function. tor of Health Services Dr Malaki Tshipaya- • Collate HSE related data/information; report in EPM. gae said; “Like we said before we will not • Keep abreast of latest developments in the HSE related matters/legislation and keep EMT fully aware of the latest open for all industries at once, we will take developments. things slowly. Our hope is that as time goes on the churches will return to normal ways Job Requirements: of worshiping but when they do they will • Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. have to adhere to some measures.” • In order to succeed in this role, candidates must bring a clear results orientation and a strong “can do” mentality. Meanwhile, Pastor Motlhagodi’s com- • He should be approachable with good communication skills, Analytic thinking, excellent observation skills plaints are shared by the All Africa Con- • 4 years’ experience in a supervisory role. ference of Churches (AACC) which also Education: holds that the restrictions of physical gath- • Bachelor’s Degree in HSE or Engineering or Related Discipline erings have presented a church with a rare • Valid light vehicle motor driver’s license challenge to meet as a congregation. • Supervisory Development Training “In many countries church services in All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical structures have been banned, gender identity, national origin, or disability. and where they are still allowed are under severe restrictions on physical contact,” AACC shared on their website last week. How to apply “We are challenged theologically on how Please note that in AkzoNobel, we do not accept applications by email, so kindly follow the below: • Please visit https://careers.akzonobel.com/ to understand the presence of Jesus among • In the keywords section, please type: Botswana us as promised, especially when we cannot • You will see the job in the search result. celebrate sacraments in the same physical • If this is the first time for you to apply in AkzoNobel, please create a new user or sign in if you are a returning user. space together.” AACC is an ecumenical fellowship rep- resenting more than 140 million Christians Good luck! in 42 African countries working to make a difference in the lives of the people of Africa through ministries of advocacy and presence on the continental, regional and local levels. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 June 2020 NEWS Page 9 accounts. There are rumours that the Min- istry could take back the tender and who knows, Choppies could be one of their new Choppies Bags Multimillion agents in distributing this fund,” said a source close to these developments. Gov- ernment through the Department of Social Protection spends more than P40 million monthly on this programme. Botswana has 75 000 beneficiaries registered under this Pula Old Age Pension Deal programme. These developments follow on the back- nies came into effect on June 1st. drop of revelations that President Mokg- • Gov’t spends more than P270 million annually on old age pensions Meanwhile, reports suggest that the Min- weetsi Masisi and Choppies CEO Ramach- istry of Local Government could be in the andran Ottapathu are business associates. • Deal signed during State of Emergency process of ditching Smart Switch as the CIPA records show that Masisi is a 10 per- • Choppies CEO and President Masisi are business partners administer of the orphans, destitute and cent shareholder in a company called Acree community home based care fund. “The Pty Ltd. Ram is a 90 percent shareholder of • Choppies partners with Botswana Post to distribute old age pensions Department of Social Protection has been the same company. Investigations by this receiving a number of enquiries about the publication unearthed that the company re- • Choppies is the only old age pensions agent destitute fund. We understand that they are ceived close to P10 million from Choppies yet credited the money into Smart Switch between 2017-2018. LETLHOGILE MPUANG

uring the State of Emergency (SOE), controversial retail giant, DChoppies Enterprises Limited Group signed a multi million pula deal Notice to Shareholders with quasi-government institution, Bo- (Registration number BW00001237900 ) Share code ABBL ISIN BW 000 000 0025 (Incorporated in the Republic of Botswana) tswana Post, for the distribution of Old (“Absa” or “the Company”) (“the Company”) Age Pensions, The Botswana Gazette has established. Minister of Transport and Communica- tions Thulaganyo Segokgo told this pub- Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Absa Bank lication that he was aware of intent to engage Choppies but was yet to be briefed on Botswana Limited the roll-out. Botswana Post also could not respond to this publication’s enquiry be- Notice is hereby given that the 34th Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Absa Bank Botswana fore going to press. The Botswana Gazette Limited shall be held by means of audio or audio and visual communication on Monday 29 June 2020 at/or had asked how Choppies was selected as about 12.30pm in terms of Article 11.1 (b) of the Constitution of the Company for the following purpose: the sole old age pensions merchant. The inquiry sought to establish if a public ten- 1. To receive and adopt the Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2019 together with the Directors and der was put out and also the value of the Independent Auditor’s reports thereon. tender. 2. To confirm the appointment of Cosmas Moapare as Director in accordance with Section 20:10 of the Constitution The arrival of Choppies 3. To confirm the appointment of Benjamin Monaheng Kodisang as Director in accordance with Section 20:10 of the Constitution certainly means that 4. To confirm the appointment of Sari Helena Nikka as Director in accordance with Section 20:10 of the Constitution 5. To re-elect as a Director Kenneth Molosi who retires by rotation in accordance with Section 20:10 of the Constitution, and who the Super store will being eligible, offers himself for re- election. 6. To re- lect as a Director Alfred Majaye Dube who retires by rotation and in accordance with Section 20:10 of the Constitution, benefit several millions and who being eligible, offers himself for re-election. by virtue of being the 7. To approve the remuneration of the Directors for the ensuing year. Botswana Post agents 8. To approve the remuneration of the Auditors, KPMG Botswana, for the year ended 31 December 2019. distributing this fund 9. To approve the appointment of Auditors Ernst and Young Botswana for the ensuing year. 10. To approve, by special resolution, the amendment of the Constitution of the Company in terms of section 43(3) of the Companies around the country. Act to align it to current regulatory requirements and good corporate governance practices. 11. To approve, by special resolution, any substantial gifts made by the Company, details of which are available at the Company’s Further, this publication wanted to registered office for perusal. know if it was necessary for the tender to In the event that you wish to nominate any person(s) as directors or auditors other than one of the directors retiring or incumbent be awarded during the state of emergency. auditors, you must deliver to the Company Secretary, not less than 7 (seven) nor more than 14 (fourteen) clear days before the date Choppies CEO Ramachandran Ot- of the meeting, a nomination signed by a member qualified to attend and vote at the meeting with notice by the nominated persons tapathu confirmed that the two companies that they are willing to be elected as directors or auditors, as the case may be. had agreed on a deal but would not dis- Proxies close the value of the contract. “I am not obliged to tell you the value of the deal.” A member entitled to attend and vote at the above mentioned meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend, speak and to vote in The deal was signed into place on the 1st his/her stead. A proxy need not also be a member. A proxy form is available at the end of the Annual Report. of June, during the SOE. Proxy forms are also available at the office of the Company Secretary at Absa Bank Botswana Limited, Plot 74358, Building Four, According to research done by Social- Prime Plaza, Central Business District, Gaborone protection.org, the government of Botswa- Completed proxy forms must be deposited there not less than 48 hours before the meeting. na paid P279 million in old age pensions in the 2012-2013 financial year, equivalent By order of the Board to some US$ 34 million or roughly 0.2 per cent of Botswana’s GDP. Government, through the Ministry of Local Government Kealeboga N. Bojosi and Rural Development pays out more Company Secretary than P23 million, monthly. The monthly old age pension allowance is P 530. 00. Registered office Botswana Post is the distributor of these 5th Floor funds. It is said that Botswana Post was Building 4 Prime Plaza, Plot 74358 given the responsibilities to disburse the Central Business District funds as result of their outreach across the Gaborone country and never were concerns of lack of Botswana capability raised. i Details of the audio and / or visual meeting will be shared with the shareholders no later than 10 days before the meeting. Shareholders are advised to contact contactus@ The arrival of Choppies certainly means corpservebotswana.com to RSVP for the meeting or further enquires that the Super store will benefit several ii A draft of the constitution will be sent to shareholders simultaneously with the notice convening the Annual General Meeting and can also be viewed on the Company website www.absa.co.bw The draft constitution will also be made available for inspection by shareholders at the Company’s registered office as well as through our transfer secretar- millions by virtue of being the Botswana ies Transaction Management Services (Pty) Ltd t/a Corpserve Botswana at Unit 206, Second Floor, Plot 64516 Showgrounds Close, Fairgrounds / Tel: +267 393 2244 Post agents distributing this fund around the country. The deal between the compa- Prior to 10 February 2020, documents relating to Absa Bank Botswana Limited (Registered number BW00001237900) and regulated by the Bank of Botswana, were published under the name Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited (registered number BW00001237900) and regulated by the Bank of Botswana. Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited used Barclays trademarks under license from Barclays Plc. Page 10 news Wednesday 10 June 2020 The Botswana Gazette

Mogae,Masire Resisted Business Deals From page 2

standards, but we must be careful that our been the only one who entered the presi- house. The banks were refusing to honour 500 to cover the capital cost of his family’s political leaders don’t trail too far behind dency broke, according to his biography his cheques; and he was obliged to take the removal and resettlement. Other capital INVITATIONsuccessful individuals in the rest of soci TO- written REGISTER by Neil Parsons, Thomas Tlou and drastic measure of delaying the payment of costs – opening up a ranching business and ety.” Willie Henderson. This may be a clear his own employees. building a new house in Serowe – would be Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO)Although is a parastatal Botswana presidents body setrank lessup throughdemonstration an Actthat previous of Parliament struggles with with Seretsethe Mandate had been relying to: marketon income fromand covered by the sale of the house at Addis- promote Botswana as a tourist destinationthan most ofof theirchoice; peers inpromote salary, they areinvestment money may in givethe birth tourism to an insatiable sector; ap- as cattlewell sales as toto commercial grade and buyers classi on thefy combe in England. (Its value was estimated comfortable because they are reasonably petite for pursuit of wealth while in office, line-of-rail. This was to supplement, and at €2 500 after paying off the mortgage.) tourism facilities rewarded even beyond retirement. And without impugning anything on the found- ultimately replace, his allowance from the For any further expenditure Seretse would now, thanks to the man from whom Masisi ing president. British government. The allowance had depend on the profits from cattle ranching. took over, they can now seek employment Below are extracts from Seretse’s biog- been fixed at the rate of €1 000 (down Two years after settling back home Ser- BTO has Nine (9) Satellite Offices withoutandINVITATION Informationforfeiting their considerable Offices drawthroughout- TOraphy the REGISTER country in Maun, Tsabong,from €1 100,Ghanzi, but the sameKang, as RasebolaiKasane,- etse’s capital costs were over-running, and ings from the state. Some of these benefits Seretse was suffering acute embarrass- Kgamane’s colonial allowance) a year for his income from cattle sales was negligi- Francistown, Selibe Phikwe, Palapye, Letlhakaneare extended to theirand spouses. the Head Officement in byGaborone. October 1958. Further, He was being BTO sued operationallyfive years after supports his return Four home- (4) in other ble. Cattle owners in Bechuanaland were Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) is a parastatal body set up through an Act of Parliament with the Mandate to: market and Community Projects being the Tsabong OfCamel all Botswana Park, Sebobaleaders, the Cultural founding Villageby the inbuilders Kasane, Promnitz Goo Brothers Moremi for €1 Gorge words and up untilResort 1960-61. and Provision Lepokole. was also suffering from an embargo on exports promote Botswana as a tourist presidentdestination Seretse of Khama choice; seems promote to have investment800 outstanding in the on histourism yet unfinished sector; asmade well for as a sum to ofgrade up to a andmaximum classi offy €2 imposed by South Africa and Southern tourism facilities Rhodesia. Ostensibly for reasons of dis- VACANCY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ease control, the embargo was generally BTO is on a drive to enhance efficiency, competitivenessINVITATION and transparency as TO well as REGISTER create opportunity in the supply and delivery of acknowledged to be motivated by protec- PROVISION OF VIP PUBLIC CAMPSITES AND LIFESTYLE FRONT OFFICE SECRETARY – GABORONE tionist ranching interests in those countries. BTO has Nine Botswana(9) Satellite Tourism Offices Organisation and Information (BTO) is a parastatalOffices throughoutbody set up MARQUEESthroughthe country an ActAT inTHEof Maun,Parliament BTO 2020Tsabong, with KHAWA the Ghanzi, Mandate DUNE Kang, CHALLENGE,to: market Kasane, and goods and services by locallyMAIN registeredPURPOSE OF suppliers, THE JOB hence the invitation to be consideredMAKGADIKGADI for EPICaccreditation AND TOYOTA and 1000 listing DESERT in RACE.the s upplier When he was first strapped for cash, in Francistown, Selibepromote Phikwe, Botswana Palapye, as aLetlhakane tourist destination and the of Headchoice; Officepromote in investmentGaborone. in Further,the tourism BTO sector; operationally as well as supportsto grade andFour classi (4)fy September 1957, Seretse got the British au- Reporting to the Senior Administration Officer, the incumbent will provide reception, administrative database for an initial minimumtourism facilities period of Two (2) years. PROFILE Community Projectssupport being and secretarial the Tsabong services. Camel Park, Seboba Cultural VillageVACANCIES in Kasane, Goo Moremi Gorge and Resort and Lepokole. thorities to pay out his monthly allowance Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) is a parastatal body set up through an Act of Parliament as an annual lump sum. In June 1958 he KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS appealed for a one-off payment of the bal- BTO has Nine (9) SatelliteINTERNAL OfficesVACANCY AUDITand Information OFFICER Offices throughoutwith the Mandate theREQUEST to countrymarket and promotein Maun, FOR Botswana Tsabong, asPROPOSAL a tourist Ghanzi,destination ofKang, choice, promoteKasane, BTO is on a drive 1.to Front enhance office/reception efficiency, service competitivenessINVITATION and transparency asinvestment TO well as inREGISTER thecreate tourism sectoropportunity as well as to grade in theand classify supply tourism and facilities. del ivery of ance of all his allowance to 1960-61. The BTO therefore wishes toFrancistown, invite• Manage interested,FRONT incoming Selibe official OFFICEPhikwe,MAIN communicationcapable PURPOSE SECRETARYPalapye, (phone and OF calls, Letlhakanecommitted THE faxes – JOB andGABORONE other and suppliers the Head toOffice register PROVISIONin Gaborone. for listing OF Further,VIP of PUBLICthe BTO following CAMPSITESoperationally goods AND supports and LIFESTYLE se Fourrvices; (4) C.R.O. dallied over the issue, but agreed to general enquiries) Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the incumbent will be responsibleIn a MARQUEESbid for: to achieve its AT mandate, THE BTOBTO has 2020 over theKHAWA years established DUNE andCHALLENGE, developed several CommunityBotswana Projects Tourism being Organisation the Tsabong (BTO) Camel is Park, a parastatal Seboba bodyCultural set Villageoutdoorup through activitiesin Kasane, an predominantly Act Goo of Parliament Moremi involving the Gorgewith Motorcross the and Mandate Resort Dune Challenge to:and market Lepokole. and Cultural and pay put in October 1958: goods and services by locallyMAIN registeredPURPOSE• Executing OF suppliers, THE the JOB assigned hence internal auditthe engagements invitation to be consideredMAKGADIKGADI for EPICaccreditation AND TOYOTA and 1000 listing DESERT in RACE.the s upplier The interested suppliers 2.are Administration promoterequired support Botswana andto Secretarial register as service a tourist and destinationcollect application of choice; promote forms Festivalinvestment from in Khawa any in Village, theof thetourismthe Toyota BTO 1000sector; Desertoffices as Race well in Selibeas Gaborone, to Phikwe grade and and the Tsab Skyclassi Divefyong , • Receive and transmit office• Ensuremail to Records that the Office function effectively delivers on its mandate of providing assurance to the Board of Directors on the adequacy and effectiveness database for an initial minimumReporting toperiod the Senior Administration of Governance, Two (2) Officer, Risk years. Managementthe incumbent and will Internal provide Controls. reception, administrativeBoogie in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Sowa Town. • Managetourismsupport relevant andfacilities documentssecretarial services. PROFILE In his memoirs, “Very Brave Kang, Ghanzi, Maun, Kasane,• Francistown, Prepare Staff travels (accommodation Selibe – and Phikwe, transport) Palapye and Letlhakane. BTO is on a drive to enhance efficiency, competitiveness and transparencyThe outdoor as activitieswell as entail create the establishment opportunity and operation in the of supply VIP and Publicand Campsitesdelivery as of KEY PERFORMANCEKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AREAS Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) is a parastatal body set up through an Act of Parliament 3. Customer service • Carries out internal audit engagements in accordance with annualwell internal withas Lifestyle the audit Mandate Marqueesplan, to Internal market in the Auditingand designated promote Standards Botswana and operational and as other a tourist instructions. areas destination of the event of choice, activities. promote BTO or Very Foolish,” former goods andBTO services has Nine by locally(9) Satellite registered Offices suppliers, and Information hence the Offices invitation throughouttherefore to wishesbe consideredthe to invite country interested, for in capableaccreditationMaun, and Tsabong, committed and operatorsGhanzi, listing to Kang,in submit th e Kasane, proposalssupplier • Professional1. Front customersoffice/reception reception• service Appraises the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control processesinvestment on assigned in the areas tourism and sector recommend as well asappropriate to grade and corrective classify tourism action facilities. on BTO therefore wishes• toProvideFrancistown, invite• appropriateManage interested, incoming assistanceSelibe official identified toPhikwe, customers communicationcapable deficiencies. Palapye, (phone and calls, Letlhakanecommitted faxes and other and suppliers the Head toOfficefor registerthe following; in Gaborone. for listing Further, of the BTO following operationally goods supports and se Fourrvices; (4) president Ketumile Masire Tented Accommodationdatabase Safaris for angeneral initial enquiries) minimum period of Two (2) years.Catering & ConferencingIn a bid to achieve its mandate, BTO has over the years established and developed several Community Projects• Prepares being and the presents Tsabong draft Camelaudit reports Park, for Sebobareview to InternalCultural Audit Village Manager. in Kasane, Goo Moremi Gorge and Resort and Lepokole. KEY ATTRIBUTES • Participates in regular risk management processes of BTO. 1. outdoorVIP Campsite activities predominantly- Khawa Dune involving Challenge the Motorcross 2020 - Compulsory Dune Challenge Self and funded Cultural site The interested suppliers 2.are Administration required support andto Secretarial register service and collect application forms from thany of the BTO offices in Gaborone, Tsabong, discusses the subject that • Conduct value adding consultancy services as required for internal clients.Festivalvisit : in 06 Khawa February Village, the2020 Toyota @ 1000hrs 1000 Desert @ Khawa Race in Kgotla. Selibe Phikwe and the Sky Dive • Customer • focused Receive communication and transmit office mail to Records Office Boogie in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Sowa Town. • Manage relevant• documents Assist Internal Audit Manager in conducting follow-up assignments on previous audit reports and issues arising from Control Self-Assessments. • Accuracy and attention to detail TravelKang, & Transportation Ghanzi, Maun,BTO Kasane, thereforeBTO• isFrancistown, Prepareonwishes a Staffdrive travelsto toinvite (accommodation enhanceSelibe interested, – andefficiency, Phikwe, transport) capable competitiveness Palapye andEvent committed and Management Letlhakane.and transparency suppliers2. Public to& as CampsiteregisterStage well as setup –forcreate Khawa listing Duneopportunity of Challenge the following in 2020 the -Compulsory supply goods and and Selfdel se fundedivervices;ry of troubles Masisi today • Time Management Thesite outdoor visit: activities06th February entail the 2020 establishment @ 1000hrs and @operation Khawa of Kgotla.VIP and Public Campsites as • Interpersonal3. Customer Skills service KEY ATTRIBUTES well as Lifestyle Marquees in the designated and operational areas of the event activities. BTO The• interested Reliablegoods and and conscientioussuppliers services• Effectiveare by locallyrequired Communication registered to register and Presentationsuppliers, and Skillscollecthence the application invitationtherefore formsto wishesbe consideredfrom to invite any interested, offor the capableaccreditation BTO and committedoffices and operatorsin listing Gaborone, to in submit the proposals sTsabupplierong , extensively. The latter finds • Professional customers reception 3. Spectator Campsite 1 – Toyota 1000 Desert Race -Compulsory Self • Provide appropriate• Analytical assistance toSkills customers for the following; Printing Services Maintenance (Airfunded-conditioners, site visit: 13th February Plumbing, 2020 @ Electrical,Selibe Phikwe, Showcarpentry Tented AccommodationKang,JOB Ghanzi, REQUIREMENTSdatabase Safaris Maun, for anKasane,• initial Planning minimumFrancistown, and Organising period Selibe Skills of Two – Phikwe, (2) years.Catering Palapye and & ConferencingLetlhakane. himself roundly criticised KEY ATTRIBUTES• Risk Management 1. groundsVIP Campsite (1000hrs), - Khawa Anne Dune Adams Challenge Park (1200hrs). 2020 - Compulsory Self funded site Branding & Signage • Certificate/Diploma in • Secretarial Report or WritingAdministration Skills IT Hardware & relatedvisit : 06 productsth February 2020 @ 1000hrs @ Khawa Kgotla. following discoveries • 2 years• experience Customer focused communication 4. Lifestyle Marquee – Toyota 1000 Desert Race -Compulsory Self funded site • Accuracy and attention to detail visit : 13th February 2020 @ 1400hrs @ Selibe Phikwe Sam Sono Stadium. Travel & Transportation TentedBTO Accommodation therefore JOBwishes REQUIREMENTS Safaris to invite interested, capable andEvent committed ManagementCatering suppliers2. Public& Conferencing to& CampsiteregisterStage setup –for Khawa listing Dune of Challenge the following 2020 -Compulsory goods and Self se fundedrvices; Only candidates• who Time meet Management the above requirements may apply to Human Resources and Administration site visit: 06th February 2020 @ 1000hrs @ Khawa Kgotla. that he holds shares in • InterpersonalThe Skills candidate must have attained the following: ManagerThe at:• [email protected] interested Reliable and • conscientioussuppliers Bachelor’s are Degree required in Accounting to register and/oror Hand Auditing deliver and to or collectFairscape related field application5. Lifestyle forms Marquee from – anyMakgadikgadi of the BTO Epic -Compulsoryoffices in Gaborone, Self funded siteTsab visit:ong , Advertising Agency Services Cleaning Chemicalsth & Detergents Precinct, Plot 70667 Fairgrounds• Additionally, Office Park, the Building candidate 1A should& 1B, Firstbe studying Floor, Gaboronetowards attaining internationally3. 14 Spectator February recognised Campsite 2020 qualification, @1000hrs 1 – Toyota e.g. @ ACCA, 1000Sowa Desert Town,CIMA, RaceBotashand CIA. -Compulsory Mine lease Self area “Lapa the controversy-ridden Printing ServicesTravel & Transportation MaintenanceEvent (Air Managementfunded-conditioners, site visit: & 13Stageth February Plumbing, setup 2020 @ Electrical,Selibe Phikwe, Showcarpentry Kang,JOB Ghanzi, REQUIREMENTS Maun,• Post Kasane, Graduate Francistown, Qualification in SelibeRisk Management – Phikwe, will Palapyebe an added and advantage Letlhakane.Recreation area entrance Gate ”. th grounds (1000hrs), Anne Adams Park (1200hrs). Medical Services Closing Date: 7 February• Five 2020(5) years experience in auditing mediumTowing to large scaleServices operations Choppies enterprise of Branding & SignagePrinting • Services Certificate/Diploma • Membership in Secretarial ofor theAdministration Institute of Internal AuditorsIT (IIA) Hardware BotswanaMaintenanceThe guidelines& related and (Air requirements products-conditioners, for the various Plumbing, services canElectrical, be collected carpentry at a non-refundable • 2 years experience fee of4. P250.00.Lifestyle (Two Marquee Hundred – Toyota and 1000Fifty DesertPula Only) Race -Compulsory inclusive of VATSelf funded per document site visit : 13th February 2020 @ 1400hrs @ Selibe Phikwe Sam Sono Stadium. Correspondence Tented Accommodation will be limited Safaristo short listed applicants only fromCatering 27th January & Conferencing 2020 at the below addresses: Ramachandran Ottapathu. Stationery BrandingOnly & candidates Signage whoLEGAL meet the above requirements OFFICER may apply to Human ResourcesMotor and Administration vehicleIT Hardware maintenance & related services products Manager at: [email protected] or Hand deliver to Fairscape 5. Lifestyle Marquee – Makgadikgadi Epic -Compulsory Self funded site visit: Advertising Agency Services Cleaning ChemicalsBotswana Tourismth & Detergents Head Office Plot 70667 Fairscape Precinct, Fairgrounds Office Park Precinct,Travel Plot& Transportation 70667 Fairgrounds Office Park, Building 1A & 1B, First Floor, Gaborone Event Management14 February 2020 & Stage@1000hrs setup @ Sowa Town, Botash Mine lease area “Lapa ‘As the only grounds on which we could MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB (1A & 1B), Recreation1st Floor, Gaborone, area entrance Botswana, Gate Tel: ”. 3913111. INVITATIONReportingth to the TOCorporate REGISTER Legal Counsel/Board Secretary, the incumbent will be responsible for among others: refuse, or suggest some variation, would be Apparel / Merchandise Advertising& Promotional Closing Agency Date: materials Services7 February 2020 Printing & publishingCleaning Chemicals services & Detergents Medical Services • Providing internal legal advice; Towing ServicesMaun Satellite Office P O Box 20068 Boseja, Maun Plot 246, Apollo House Office No. 3 & Botswana TourismPrinting Organisation Services (BTO) is a parastatal body set up through an Act of Parliament with the MaintenanceThe guidelines and (Air requirements-conditioners, for the various Plumbing, services canElectrical, be collected carpentry at a non-refundable that we wished to keep some control over • Assisting Internal Departments, Divisions and subsidiaries on all4 legal Tel:fee (+267)matters; of 6861056 Airport: (+267) 6863093 Fax: (+267) 6861062. per document Mandate to: market and promote Botswana as a tourist destination of choice; promote investment in the P250.00. (Two Hundred and Fifty Pula Only) inclusive of VAT Medical CorrespondenceServices • Draftingwill be andlimited vetting to of legalshort documents listed applicants for the Organisation; only Towing Servicesth Seretse. As Fawcus (Government Secre- tourism sector; as well as to grade and classify tourism facilities. from 27 January 2020 at the below addresses: Stationery Branding & Signage• Managing the Organisation’s litigation; and Motor vehicleIT Hardware maintenance & related services products tary)pounts out……Seretse is aware of this Software Licenses & related Photography Kasane& Filming Satellite Office P O Box 381 Kasane Plot 2951, Madiba Shopping Complex Office BTOStationery has Nine (9) Satellite Offices• and Providing Information legal interpretationOffices throughout and stancethe country of the in Organisation Maun, Tsabong,Motor onNo.2 legalBotswana Tel:matters vehicle (+267) to Tourism 625 externalmaintenance 0555 Head stakeholders.Airport: Office (+267) services Plot 625 70667 2210 Fairscape Fax: (+267) Precinct, 625 Fairgrounds0524. Office Park and has already made complaints about it.’ Ghanzi, Kang, Kasane, Francistown, Selibe Phikwe, Palapye, Letlhakane and the Head Office in Gaborone. (1A & 1B), 1st Floor, Gaborone, Botswana, Tel: 3913111. INVITATION TO REGISTER Seretse pressed for immediate payment Apparel / MerchandiseFurther, BTO Advertising &operationally Promotional supports AgencyKEY Four PERFORMANCE materials (4)Services Community Projects AREAS being the Tsabong CamelPrinting Park, Seboba & FrancistownpublishingCleaning Chemicals Satellite services Office & Detergents P O Box 301236 Plot 316, Shop D5 & D6, Ground Floor Cultural Village in Kasane, Goo Moremi Gorge and Resort and Lepokole Nature Reserve. Maun Satellite Office P O Box 20068 Boseja, Maun Plot 246, Apollo House Office No. 3 & Legal Services Apparel Botswana / Merchandise Tourism Organisation• Legal& Promotional (BTO) research is a parastatal and provision bodymaterials set of up legal through advice Courieran Act on of issues Parliament affecting Services withPrinting theorCentral likely to Business& affect publishing Botswana’s District Tel: servicestourism; (+267) 244 0113 Fax: (+267) 244 0118. of the final balance, and the C.R.O. agreed Mandate to: market and• promote Undertake Botswana general as a tourist administration destination of choice;the legal promote services investment office; in the 4 Tel: (+267) 6861056 Airport: (+267) 6863093 Fax: (+267) 6861062. BTO is on a Medicaldrive to enhance Services efficiency, competitiveness and transparency as well as create opportunity Towing Services to rush payment of the remaining €2 583 tourism sector; as well• as to Compliance grade and classify Matters; tourism facilities. Palapye Satellite Office P O Box 11040 Palapye Plot 3726, Along the A1 Road, Agrivet Software Licensesin the & supply related and delivery of goods and services by locally registered suppliers, hence thePhotography invitation to Kasane& Filming Satellite Office P O Box 381 Kasane Plot 2951, Madiba Shopping Complex Office be considered for accreditation• and listing Administration in the supplier of Legal database Policies for an and initial Procedures; minimum period of Two Building, Palapye Tel: (+267) 492 2138 Fax: (+267) 492 2147. by the end of the current financial year on SoftwareBTOStationery Licenses has Nine (9) &Satellite related Offices and Information Offices throughout the country in Maun, Tsabong,PhotographyMotor No.2 Tel: vehicle (+267) & Filming625 maintenance 0555 Airport: (+267) services 625 2210 Fax: (+267) 625 0524. st (2) years. Ghanzi, Kang, Kasane,• Francistown, Assistance Selibe on Phikwe, Company Palapye, Secretarial Letlhakane Servicesand the Head to theOffice Organisation in Gaborone. and its subsidiaries; March 31 , 1958. Before being made aware Further, BTO operationally• Guidancesupports Four on (4) Investment Community and Projects Procurement being the Tsabong Processes; Camel Park, SebobaTsabong Francistown Satellite Satellite Office OfficePlot 320, P Shop O Box Number 301236 4, TM Plot Complex 316, Shop P O BoxD5 & 688 D6, Tsabong Ground Tel: Floor that Seretse also had health problems, a Cultural Village in Kasane, Goo Moremi Gorge and Resort and Lepokole Nature Reserve. Legal Services BTOLegal therefore ServicesApparel wishes to /invite Merchandise interested, capable & Promotionaland committed suppliers materials to register forCourier listing of the CourierServices(+267)PrintingCentral 6540 Services Business &822 publishing Fax: District (+267) Tel: 654services (+267) 0813. 244 0113 Fax: (+267) 244 0118. following goods and services; TheKEY interested ATTRIBUTES suppliers are required to register and collect application C.R.O. official had minuted; My impres- The submission of duly completedforms from anyBTO of is the onapplications BTOa drive offices to• enhance listed Professionalism efficiency,above. should competitiveness and thenIntegrity; and betransparency delivered as well as create in opportunity a Sealed Mail Referenced Envelope Labelled ‘BTO in the supply and delivery of goods and services by locally registered suppliers, hence the invitation toGhanzi Palapye Satellite Satellite Office Office P O P Box O Box 282, 11040 Tau Mall, Palapye Plot Plot No 3726,8624, Along Shop theNo A120 Tel: Road, (+267) Agrivet 659 sion of Seretse is that he is easy going and • Planning, Organising and Coordinating; beSoftware considered forLicenses accreditation & and related listing in the supplier database forst an initial minimum period of Two6704Fax: PhotographyBuilding, (+267) Palapye 659 &Tel: 6706. Filming (+267) 492 2138 Fax: (+267) 492 2147. probably not very efficient in all his affairs, Supplier Database’ on Tentedor Accommodationbefore (2) years. 16.30hrs Safaris • Attention on toFebruary Detail;Catering & Conferencing 21 2020 at any BTO office in Gaborone, Tsabong, Kang, Ghanzi, Maun, Tsabong Satellite Office Plot 320, Shop Number 4, TM Complex P O Box 688 Tsabong Tel: Travel & Transportation • Results OrientedEvent and Management Commitment; & Stage setup Selebi Phikwe Satellite Office P O Box 2885, Selebi-Phikwe Plot 2574, Block 2, Shop 3B, particularly financial. BTO therefore wishes to invite interested, capable and committed suppliers to register for listing of the Legal Services• Decisiveness and Assertiveness; CentralCourier(+267) Business 6540 Services 822 District Fax: (+267) Tel: (+267) 654 0813. 261 1616 Fax: (+267) 261 1064. Seretse was too ill to travel to Francis- ThePrinting submission Servicesfollowing goods of duly and services; completed The interested applicationsMaintenance suppliers are (Air-conditioners, required should to register Plumbing,then and collect be applicationdelivered in a Sealed Mail Referenced Envelope Labelled ‘BTO Kasane, Francistown,The submission Selibe of duly – Phikwe, completed Palapye • applications Consultation and Letlhakane. and should Interpersonal then Skills; be delivered in a Sealed Mail Referenced Envelope Labelled ‘BTO forms from any of the BTO offices listed above. Ghanzi Satellite Office P O Box 282, Tau Mall, Plot No 8624, Shop No 20 Tel: (+267) 659 town in September 1958, to bid farewell • Sound Legal WritingElectrical, Skills; carpentry) st Letlhakane Information Office Lot 83 Steinburg Road Tel: (+267) 297 8585 Fax: (+267) Supplier Database’• on Goodor before Communication 16.30hrs Skills; on Februaryst 21 20206704Fax: at any (+267) BTO 659 6706.office in Gaborone, Tsabong, Kang, Ghanzi, Maun, to Sir Percival Liesching as High Com- Supplier Database’Branding on & Signage Tentedor Accommodationbefore 16.30hrs Safaris on IT HardwareFebruaryCatering & related & Conferencing products 21 2020 at any297 8527.BTO office in Gaborone, Tsabong, Kang, Ghanzi, Maun, • Customer Oriented. missioner. This may also have been a dip- Kasane,Advertising Francistown, AgencyTravel & Services Transportation Selibe – Phikwe,Cleaning Palapye EventChemicals Management and & DetergentsLetlhakane. & Stage setup Selebi Phikwe Satellite Office P O Box 2885, Selebi-Phikwe Plot 2574, Block 2, Shop 3B, KangCentral Information Business District Office Tel: Kang (+267) Ultra 261 Stop 1616 Tel: Fax: (+267) (+267) 651 261 7070 1064. Fax: (+267) 651 7210. lomatic counter-snub to one who had so For any enquiriesKasane, Francistown, regardingMedical thisSelibe ServicesThe invitationPrinting submission – Phikwe,Services JOB advert of Palapye REQUIREMENTSduly completed Email: andTowing [email protected] ServicesapplicationsMaintenance (Air-conditioners, should Plumbing,then be delivered in a Sealed Mail Referenced Envelope Labelled ‘BTO often made clear his distaste for Botswana. Stationery • LLB. Motor vehicleElectrical, maintenance carpentry) services stThe Letlhakanesubmission ofInformation proposals should Office then Lot 83be Steinburgdelivered Roadin an Tel: appropriately (+267) 297 labelled8585 Fax: and (+267) sealed Supplier Database’• An LLM on inor Commercial before 16.30hrsLaw will be an onadded February advantage. 21 2020 at any BTO office in Gaborone,st Tsabong, Kang, Ghanzi, Maun, Apparel / MerchandiseBranding & &Signage Promotional Printing &IT publishing Hardware services& related products envelope297 8527. on or before 1000hrs on February 21 2020 at any of the same addresses Stories spread ofSeretse reaching a peak • At least 5 years’ work experience in a versatile legal environment. For any enquiriesAdvertising Agency regarding Services this invitation Cleaningadvert Chemicals Email: & Detergents [email protected] above. materialsKasane, Francistown,• Must Selibe be admitted – Phikwe, to practice Palapye as an Attorney, and Letlhakane. Conveyance or NotaryKang Public Information in Botswana. Office Kang Ultra Stop Tel: (+267) 651 7070 Fax: (+267) 651 7210. of irascibility over his financial difficulties Medical Services Towing Services For any enquiries regardingSoftware Licenses this & related invitation advert PhotographyEmail: [email protected]& Filming in November 1958. He finally broke with For any enquiries regarding this invitations Stationery Only candidates who meet theMotor above vehicle requirements maintenance services may apply to ExecutiveThe submission Manager- of proposals HR and should Admin then at:be [email protected] in an appropriately labelled and sealed Peto Sekgoma, accusing Peto of having Legal Services Courier Services Email: [email protected] Apparel / Merchandiseor & Hand Promotional deliver to FairscapePrinting & Precinct, publishing services Plot 70667 Fairgroundsenvelope Office on or Park,before 1000hrsBuilding on 1A February & 1B, First21 2020 Floor, at anyGaborone of the same addresses For any enquiries regarding this invitation advert Email: [email protected]. pocketed money and cattle ‘while I was The submissionmaterials of duly completed applications should then be delivered in a Sealed Mail Referenced Envelope Labelled ‘BTO Supplier Database’ on or beforeth 1000hrs on February 21st 2020. in England’. Seretse was also said to be Software Licenses & Closingrelated Date: 14 Photography June 2020 & Filming For any enquiries regarding this invitations at odds with Rasebolai and with Tshek- Legal Services Correspondence willCourier be Services limited to short listedEmail: applicants [email protected] only www.botswanatourism.co.bw edi. Tshekedi was rumoured to be plotting The submission of duly completed applications should then www.botswanatourism.co.bwbe delivered in a Sealed Mail Referenced Envelope Labelled ‘BTO Supplier Database’ on or before 1000hrs onwww.botswanatourism.co.bw February www.botswanatourism.co.bw21st 2020. against Seretse once again because Seretse was accusing him of cattle theft. www.botswanatourism.co.bw www.botswanatourism.co.bw www.botswanatourism.co.bw The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 June 2020 opinion Page 11

indigenous Batswana to the gans of accountability from the margins of economic freedom Office the President. These in- in their own country. clude Directorate on Corruption B-FAR calls for the follow- and Economic Crime (DCEC), ing action; Directorate on Intelligence and 1. Urgent response to the B-FAR Calls Out Security Services (DISS), Fi- serious allegations of the Presi- nancial Intelligence Agency dents business dealings with (FIA), Directorate of Public Ramachandran Ottapathu. As Prosecutions (DPP), and Office - it stands, the President has be of the Ombudsman. trayed the people's hopes and 5. Investigations by the above - trust in his administrations Na organs on allegations brought President Masisi tional Transformative Agenda and plays lip serve to the Decla- forward against the business ration of Assets and Liabilities by financial auditors and le- law as well as the Citizen Eco- gal investigators following its nomic Empowerment law. suspension from the Botswana 2. Review of the companies Stock Exchange. on Allegations of in which the President is a In addition to the above listed shareholder and how and when demands in direct relation to the the shareholding was acquired. President, the President has a The timeline of the acquisition duty to demand accountability of the shareholding will help and good governance practices in determining whether private from his Cabinet most of which interests ever influenced state is also alleged to have indulged "State Capture" decision-making processes to in a number of corrupt practices the businesses advantage. especially related to COVID-19 3. Prioritisation of the amend- procurement and handling of he Botswana Forum for President Masisi decaled, “I ed Declaration of Assets and Li- Action and Reform (B- President Masisi’s have fought against the menace funds and donations. We call abilities law and a robust Citi- upon the President to reign in FAR) notes with grave of corruption since ascending zen Economic Empowerment T Machiavellian the culprits and mercilessly dis- concern and shock recent unset- to the Presidency and it is my law. We call for the economic pense justice. B-FAR calls upon tling media reports that Presi- plot to get in bed intention to continue to do so. empowerment law to clearly de- dent Mokgweetsi Masisi has en- I therefore wish to emphasise citizens and well wishers of this fine the indigenous Motswana gaged in questionable business with businessmen that my Government will put as a descendant of African com- country to unashamedly and partnerships with controversial in place measures and mecha- munities residing in Botswana unapologetically stand in solid businessman Choppies Chief of questionable nisms, through the application when the country gained inde- and unrelenting opposition to Executive Officer, Ramachan- of best practices of good gover- pendence in 1966 and any form of dereliction of duty, dran Ottapathu. These startling business ethics nance to ensure that corruption corrupt leadership and the revelations which go against the to define a clear, lacks the decorum is defeated.” unambiguous, monster of state capture. ethos of good corporate gover- B-FAR notes the serious- and protected Tigele Mokobi nance and best business practice and integrity we ness of the allegations levelled path for af- EDITOR’S NOTE: are based on corporate docu- - THIS LETTER HAS ments sourced from the Compa- against the Head of State and firmative ac associate with his the hollow reasoning that the tion in the BEEN EDITED FOR nies and Intellectual Properties scurrilous business partner- business LIBEL Authority (CIPA). office. It is nothing ship is legal and that nothing sphere. These developments come 4. The in the backdrop of a promise precludes the President from but a classic case immediate by the President and the ruling participating in free enterprise. transfer of Botswana Democratic Party of state capture! Legal perhaps, but morally and or- (BDP’s) 2019 election manifes- ethically bereft. The allegations to to root out corruption that has The President cannot be a have far-reaching implications engulfed our nation. Following player and referee in the same on the country’s fight against years of significant economic game. The state regulates the corruption, the image of the growth that has seen the coun- business environment and as country and its delicate econo- try rise to a middle-income state Head of State, the President my. with GDP per capita amongst oversees organs of accountabil- President Masisi’s Machia- the highest in Africa, Botswana ity that are housed at The Office vellian plot to get in bed with has recently witnessed a daunt- of the President. The absence of businessmen of questionable ing erosion of its economic a Declaration of Assets and Li- business ethics lacks the deco- gains. Due to lack of commit- abilities law has the potential to rum and integrity we associate tilt the balance in favour of the ted action on the part of gov- with his office. It is nothing but ernment, corruption has now Presidents and his business part- a classic case of state capture! conspired with the COVID-19 ners especially in our economy The Presidents deportment pandemic to bring the country’s where government procurement must be beyond reproach; he accounts for a substantial part economy to its knees. should lead by example and of the national economy. Botswana has also recently not be seen to betray the The BDP won the 2019 gen- experienced plummeting gov- citizens by sleeping with eral election on the promise of ernance and fiscal policy rat- businessmen leading the ings. Corruption and misman- - fighting the scourge of corrup onslaught of the drive to agement have seen the country tion with pronouncements that, close indigenous Batswa- backlisted by the European “We all love our country, which na out of all spheres Union, “for posing a significant is already a beacon of hope for of the local economy. threat to the Unions financial the future of the African conti- President Masisi lead system.” Global credit ratings nent, so we cannot allow cor- agency, Moody’s Investors Ser- ruption to erode the Batswana a political party that vice has also downgraded the way of life and values.” The promised Batswana country’s rating from “Stable” ruling party manifesto also to, “Advance Together to “Negative.” This scenario promised to implement a law Towards A More In- cannot inspire investor con- on the Declaration of Assets clusive Economy,” but fidence nor relief economic and Liabilities, which will help barely six months into growth and the Presidents al- promote honesty among parlia- their tenure, the Presi- leged business dealings with an mentarians and swore that any dent displays betrayal evidently rogue businessman is transgressions by MPs would be of the highest order by the height of betrayal and death severely dealt with. engaging in business deals knell to the country’s economy In his inauguration speech with people bent on relegating and its citizens livelihoods. 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bassies. Furthermore, we were promised Bagaetsho, go botlhoko that we would have hands-on assistance ebile go bokete, le from government similar to that of the first group to facilitate our repatriation chal- mafoko gaayo a aka lenges. We are disappointed that to date we have been referred to multiple persons tlhalosang bokete le across ministries and government offices without any concrete feedback to ease the selelo sa Batswana baba worries, concerns, and the pressures (psy- chological, emotional, economic) faced eletsang go tla gae mme by Batswana who have no idea how they will shoulder the expenses of either sur- basa kgone ka mabaka viving or even returning home as they so aa harologaneng. Borre, wish. Please understand that aside from the flight that recently brought back Batswana, Bomme le bana ba no help has been given to us and it appears than none is in the pipeline as that has nev- kaalaletswe (STRANDED), er been communicated to us. We share this letter to assert that to this ba bolawa ke tlala le point, we have engaged the government and her officials in good faith with hopes lenyora, ba tshela ka that a solution to assist those with a need letshogo le ketsaetsego. to come back to Botswana will be sourced but to this date none has been availed. PLEASE HELP. The letter is our way of clearing the air so Christian devotees wearing a face mask as a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19 measuring the tempera- people can understand the true picture of ture before attending the congregation worship at the New Jerusalem Apostolic Church in Zion in Gaborone on May 31, what the repatriation exercise has looked e le dumedisa ka pula ba garona! 2020 . A maximum 50 people are allowed for congregational worship and have to maintain the guided social distancing ar- It is our hope that during these like for Batswana in the diaspora and to rangement. President Mokgweetsi Masisi ended the 48-day national lockdown on May 21, 2020 but kept some restrictions, seek for assistance from anyone willing to trying times everyone at home is including movement between regions. (Pic:MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO) R help us in any way, shape, or form to come doing their best to stay safe and protected. We send our love, prayers, and well home. Additionally, let it be noted that Mr wishes to you all. Bakotelo Mmipi, the gentleman who initi- This read comes to your attention from ated the first repatriation exercise has sub- fellow citizens in the diaspora as they A Letter To The Nation Of sequently left our group with no assuranc- all face monumental challenges in their es of helping those excluded from it, and quest to return home safely. Though it is this has alienated us from any leverage that understandable that our country just like existed prior to their arrival in Botswana. Please note also, that this letter is not many others is fighting tooth and nail to Botswana From Batswana curb any whips from this enemy; corona, meant to shame our government or to dis- we wish to recognize the efforts put forth miss anything positive they continue do- by our government to address the effects ing during these trying times. It is only In The Diaspora to plead with our countrymen for help in of the pandemic and also, appreciate you as a nation for your heartfelt contributions bringing us home. We do expect our government to do all she can to bring us home, towards this very course – this is what these reasons and more, that we wish to seek assisted to come back to Botswana, a very but we believe the expense of such is bet- we believe our nation has been founded your help in getting all of us home because small fragment of the population that wishes ter shouldered by a united nation of loving on – togetherness and solidarity. For this we are scared and stranded. to go home. We have since formed a What- reason, we hope that with your help we Recently the government was threatened sApp group that hosts at least 180 people and caring Batswana. Providing financial assistance is one way to help us in this mo- can come home and join our families and with legal action by a Motswana in the who wish to be assisted to come home, all ment. Another way is to collectively push the nation in the fight and safety against UK demanding that he be allowed to land of whom are facing diverse and dire chal- for the repatriation exercise to become one this virus. This pandemic has subjected in Botswana. In response to this, the Min- lenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Be of governments top priorities in her agenda us to uncomfortable stays in the lands istry of International Affairs and Coopera- aware that the Ministry (MIAC) is aware to provide the appropriate assistance for we visited to find greener pastures, to tion (MIAC) took on the matter to help him that there more Batswana who wish to come all those affected in the diaspora. We hope better our lives in preparation to serve and all other Batswana around the world home, communications have been sent to this letter will make sense and move hearts our people. We find ourselves struggling who were able to afford a trip back home. the various government instruments but un- of many to help in any way possible. to eat, find water, attend to our medical In their attempt to make this happen, What- fortunately have not resulted in any direct Bagaetsho, go botlhoko ebile go bokete, issues, or even pay rentals. These chal- sApp groups were formed for the coordi- government action. le mafoko gaayo a aka tlhalosang bokete lenges have overtaken some and are cur- nation of this trip. Essentially, two groups We were subsequently made aware le selelo sa Batswana baba eletsang go tla rently overwhelming others. Some have were formed, one group was for those who through the media that financial assistance gae mme basa kgone ka mabaka aa harolo- been mandated by their schools, institu- - was being provided by government to “de- had the financial capacity to follow the repa ganeng. Borre, Bomme le bana ba kaala- tions, and the respective governments to triation through Ethiopia plan which was ur- serving Batswana” for the months of May letswe (STRANDED), ba bolawa ke tlala return to their home countries as soon as gently put to action by the Ministry (GOV- and June with no specifics regarding the le lenyora, ba tshela ka letshogo le ketsaet- possible and we believe that everyone ERNMENT) and they have since managed criteria to be used to assess people, or the sego. PLEASE HELP. understands why this is the case. Many to arrive home on the 3rd of June 2020. The timelines for delivering assistance, but that We have recently made an email account do not even have the finances to afford second group was for those who could not has not been given. This delay is subjecting that will receive any kind of communica- purchasing a ticket to go home though afford to make the trip or who were stuck a lot of us to even more challenges and risks. tion with regard to this issue and this issue they so wish it was not the case. It is for in their respective locations due to a host of It is quite evident that unfortunately we are only; [email protected]. yet to hear from our embassies regarding many issues primarily lacking the financial We would lastly like to wish everyone well The Gazette Newspaper is published by News Co. Botswana (Pty) Ltd, resources. this initiative even though the President Plot 125 Sedimosa, Gaborone As you read this letter, roughly one hun- made declarative statements that assistance in this fight. Let us continue in the spirit Int. Finance Park (next to Game City). P. O. Box 1605, of comradery with God and the leaders in dred and ten (110) Batswana from the global has been provided. As we write this letter, Tel: 3912833/3900451/3180701 Fax: 3972283. whose hands our lives have been entrusted. diaspora (excluding those from countries no feedback regarding financial assistance Thank you. Managing Director: Shike Olsen close to Botswana or in Africa) have been has been issued to us by the respective em- Editor: Lawrence Seretse Email: [email protected] Deputy Editor: Keabetswe Newel Advertising Manager: Joyce Mohurutshe DISCLAIMER Email: [email protected] Readers please note that the views aired on this page are those of the writers and not the publishers. Letters must bear the full address and name of www.thegazette.news the author even where a nom de plume is to be used. Letters must conform to the laws of Botswana and to the Press Council of Botswana’s Code of Ethics. Letters will also be edited for libel, length and language. Letters must be a maximum of 500 words and they should be received by Friday 12.00 noon. 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policing and some inex- small group. plicable decisions. Four of the top five What Sets Good And Bad Leaders Democracy and lead- performing coun- ership tries in terms of lives What becomes clear is saved and control of Apart In The Coronavirus Era that in these fast-moving the spread of the virus and life-defining times have women leaders: in democracies a great New Zealand’s Jacinda deal depends on the Ardern, Finland’s Sanna quality of the elected Marin, Germany’s An- leadership. Democra- gela Merkel and Tai- cies that happen to have wan’s Tsai Ing-wen. leaders who simultane- These women display ously engage empatheti- empathy and firm focus cally with those they on the well-being of govern and are informed their populations. by good science are best Politicians judge able to deal with the cri- best when they listen sis. to their populations Read more: Pasha and learn from the sci- 60: The challenges fac- ence. That is why de- ing African countries mocracy is uniquely testing for COVID-19 placed to engender good They gather clear- judgements, as the In- eyed knowledge of their dian economist Amartya countries’ particular Sen argued with regard circumstances, and dis- to famines, and I have play courage and timing argued elsewhere. in making critical and Yet, it would be mis- sometimes unpopular taken to think that de- decisions. They are able mocracy guarantees to overcome many of the good judgement. If the South African president Cyril Ramaphosa and German chancellor Angela Merkel have shown good leadership in the fight against challenges that the pan- purveyors of conspiracy COVID-19. GCIS demic throws up. theories and exemplars Democracy helps, but of prejudice are also Lawrence Korea, New Zealand, and common denominator has thy, timing and courage it is not the deciding fac- your democratic leaders, HamiltonSARChI/Newton Finland. South African - has produced excellent re- been a firm attempt by po tor. What matters most democracy itself cannot Research Professor president Cyril Rama- litical leaders to “follow sults in South Korea, New is what kind of leader resolve things. It only in Political Theory, phosa initially did very the science” and control Zealand and Finland. is in place, where his gives citizens the power Wits and Cambridge, well, but some subsequent the spread of the virus and South Africa’s response or her priorities lie: the to remove those leaders University of the decisions might damage fake news from the outset. has been lauded, though it well-being of the popu- at the next election. Witwatersrand his good record. A combination of trans- is beginning to attract crit- rises bring out the lace or the interests of a These two extremes parency, prudence, empa- icism for heavy-handed best and worst of of leadership style were politicians and C evident even before CO- populations. Folly, fear VID-19. and fortitude are on dis- The USA and Brazilian play everywhere. In the responses to the pandemic, main, democracies have led by President Donald fared better than non-de- Trump and President Jair mocracies in handling the Bolsonaro, have been coronavirus pandemic. characterised by secre- But the record is very tive, narcissistic, paranoid, varied indeed. What ex- hubristic and impulsive plains this? What can be decision-making. These done about it? actions have endangered Among democratic re- the lives and livelihoods of gimes, at the one extreme their residents, over which we have seen denialism, they have a duty of care. the denigration of scien- The data bears this - tific advice and an obses out well. Despite having sion with putting the econ- arrived on their shores omy before lives. This is relatively late, the especially evident in the pandemic has ripped United States and Brazil. through their populations, At the other we have wit- with no sign of abating. nessed the organised, pru- They lead in infections dent, empathetic responses and deaths. of countries such as South At the other extreme, a

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For detailed expression of interest, visit www.lea.co.bw Closing Date: 26th June 2020 at 1200hrs Page 14 news Wednesday 10 June 2020 The Botswana Gazette who has shown empathy, distinctiveness and precision when it comes to client ser- Max Marinelli Exits Deloitte vice delivery and is known to always put people first.” Cecilia said. “I wish Max well GAZETTE REPORTER dent of the Botswana Institute of Accoun- and am confident that he will continue to tants, and during his tenure on Council he make an impact in Botswana” ollowing a long career at Deloitte, chaired the Technical, Tax and Disciplinary Cecilia is the first female citizen partner Max Marinelli, has retired as the Bo- Committees of the Council. in an international firm in Botswana and tswana Country Managing Partner Max has always been passionate about coupled with her extensive industry experi- F ence, serves some of the largest private and on 31 May 2020. Max has served the firm making a contribution to the profession, the public entities in Botswana. for 40 years. Max has served as Botswana firm and the success of Botswana and over Country Leader since June 2007. During her time at Deloitte, Cecilia has the years has been involved in a number of developed a strong prevalent reputation in Max has contributed significantly in national projects and has made a significant - building the Deloitte brand in Botswana. contribution to the development and men- leading multifaceted audit and financial ad Over the 31 years in Botswana Max has toring of accountants both in and outside of visory assignments, served in various lead- - provided audit, tax and advisory services the firm. He is a firm believer in citizen -em ership roles and has championed the train to some of the largest enterprises across all powerment and has continuously nurtured ing and development of future accountants industries, including entities listed on the within the Firm, including the young citizens into leadership positions, “Those who know Max admire the im- - Botswana Stock exchange and some of the one of those esteemed professionals being Graduate Recruitment and Learning func pact he has made not only in the business, tions of the Firm. Cecilia is currently also largest parastatals. his successor, Cecilia Ramatlapeng, who ef- but also the people and the community at - fectively took the reins on 1 June 2020. serving as a Council Member and the Vice Max is a past Council Member and Presi large. He has been an extraordinary leader, President of the Botswana Institute of Char- tered Accountants. Responding to her appointment, Cecilia says, “Having spent my entire career at De- loitte, I am humbled to be given the opportunity to lead a dynamic group of people, who serve our clients with distinction each day. Our purpose has always been, and will continue to be making an impact that matters to our people, clients and communities. The market is volatile and uncertain and with that comes the opportunity for trans- EXTERNAL ADEVRTISEMENT NO.3 OF formation which I look forward leading our EXTERNAL ADEVRTISEMENT NO.2VACANCY: OF 2019 DRILLER X1 (3 team through. My focus will not only be 2020 (RE-ADVERT)EXTERNAL ADEVRTISEMENT NO.2OF 2020 to provide agile solutions to our clients in YEARS CONTRACT) these transformative times, but to contrib- ute substantially towards socio-economic VACANCY:Vacancy:VACANCY: PLANT ExecutivePLANT MECHANIC MECHANIC X1-TEMPORARY Assistant: X1- MAIN JOB Chief SUMMARYPURPOSE Executive OF THE JOB Office development in Botswana and ensuring that EMPLOYMENTTEMPORARY FOR EMPLOYMENT 12 MONTHS FOR 12 • Reporting Collects datato thefrom theDrilling field andSuperintendent, complete logs ofthe drill talent development remains at the top of the business agenda.” Driller holes will (Records conduct borehole drilling depths)operations for purposes JOBMONTHS SUMMARY JOB SUMMARY • Execute a range of basic tasks regarding health, With talent development being at the top JOB SUMMARY of collecting borehole information. The Executive Assistant will manage the Office of the CEO through safety the andprovision environment. of a full range executive assistance and of the agenda, Cecilia further announced the administrative support services in order to enhance efficiency and project a positive image of the office; to act as the ReportingReporting to tothe theDrilling Drilling Superintendent, Superintendent, the Plant • Operates the drill rig to collect borehole data promotion of Simon Hirschfeld to Director, interface between the CEO and internal and external clients. • MINIMUM Conducts QUALIFICATIONS tool box safety talk AND EXPERIENCE effective 1 June 2020. Mechanicthe Plant will carryMechanic out routine will maintenance carry out androutine repairs • COSC/BGCSE and Certificate in Drilling. of drilling plant, equipment and vehicles efficiently and • Conduct risk assessment MINIMUMmaintenance QUALIFICATIONS and repairs AND EXPERIENCEof drilling plant, • At least 4 years’ experience in drilling. cost effectively. • Site rehabilitation • equipment Degree in office and management vehicles efficiently , Business Administration and cost or related• Undertake degree from first aline recognised equipment and maintenance accredited institution • Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience as a Professional Assistant in a computerized office environment MINIMUMeffectively. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • MAIN Site PURPOSEestablishment OF THE JOB • Thorough knowledge and experience in a wide range of office automation, communication equipment and • NCC in Heavy Plant Mechanic or equivalent • • ConductsCollects pre-start data from checks the on field the rig and complete procedures. MINIMUMTechnician QUALIFICATIONS qualification from aAND recognized EXPERIENCE and • Monitorslogs of anddrill holesrecommends (Records procurement borehole depths)of machine accredited Institution. • sparesExecute and aconsumables range of basic tasks regarding MAIN• NCC PURPOSE in OFHeavy THE JOB Plant Mechanic or • Supervises drilling subordinate’s • Atequivalent least five (5) Technicianyears’ experience qualification in heavy plant from health, safety and environment. 1. mechanics Interfaces at or all related levels, withfield. key stakeholders within and outside• Maintains the organisation equipment in order checklist to ensure strong relationshipsa recognized with relevantand accredited parties and deal Institution. timeously with key• issuesOperates on behalf the ofdrill the rig CEO to collect borehole data • Knowledge of heavy plant equipment, drill rigs, • Conducts tool box safety talk 2. • compressors, FacilitatesAt least and fivehydraulics manages (5) the and CEO’s pneumaticsyears’ Obligations experience systems. on the Corporate in KEY PERFORMANCE Business Plan and AREAS the Planning Process thereof. 3. Performs a variety of administrative or executive support tasks• • DrillingthatConduct are highly risk confidential assessment and sensitive heavy plant mechanics or related field. 4. Coordinates office management activities of the CEO, in liaison• • Safety, withSite respectiverehabilitation Health and Directorates Environment KEY• PERFORMANCEKnowledge AREASof heavy plant equipment, •5. Carry Oversees out themaintenance CEO’s official and itinerary repairs and of heavytravel arrangements. plant • Undertake first line equipment maintenance 6. equipment. Managesdrill rigs, specific compressors, assignments/ initiativeshydraulics emanating and from COMPETENCIESthe• CEO’sSite officeestablishment to ensure delivery in terms of time, cost • Attendandpneumatics quality to equipment systems. breakdowns. • • CustomerConducts Oriented pre-start checks on the rig • Planning & Execution •7. Report Manages maintenance and coordinates requirements the work ofto theDrilling Office of the CEO •to ensureMonitors timely and and recommendsefficient delivery procurement of service to the of Superintendent.Board, Ministry and other Government institutions. • Communicating Effectively KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Technicalmachine Expertise spares and consumables Simon re-joined Deloitte in 2012 and has • • Maintain a safe working environment in the workshop. • Supervises drilling subordinate’s been responsible for leading Deloitte’s Con- •KEY Produce CarryPERFORMANCE monthlyout maintenance statistics/reportAREAS andon maintenance repairs of • Maintains equipment checklist sulting business with a focus on the Strategy carriedheavy out. plant equipment. REMUNERATION and Operations business unit. He has vast •• • Keep DocumentAttend record toManagement of equipment equipment inventory. breakdowns. BGI offers a competitive remuneration package that is commensurateKEY PERFORMANCE with the AREAS position. experience across management consulting, • • CustomerReport receptionmaintenance and channeling requirements to • Appointments and Reservations • Drilling strategy development, financial services, in- COMPETENCIESDrilling Superintendent. and SKILLS - •• Technical Personal Assistance Expertise How• Safety,to Apply Health and Environment vestment promotion and has delivered proj •• • Planning ReportingMaintain and and aExecution Presentation safe working environment in Candidates are requested to sendapplication letter, CV,1 ects across multiple sectors of the economy. • Effectivethe workshop. Communication recentCOMPETENCIES reference letter and certified copies of certificates Simon has made considerable input to the to; growth of Deloitte consulting, transformed •COMPETENCIES • CustomerProduce oriented monthly statistics/report on • Customer Oriented The Chief Executive Officer talent through embedding a culture of lead- •• Diagnostic Recordsmaintenance management skills carried out. • Planning & Execution •• Computer Customer Orientedliteracy Botswana Geoscience Institute ership, coaching and development, and • Communicating Effectively • • PlanningKeep record & Execution of equipment inventory. Private Bag 14 strengthened capacity within Botswana. • Technical Expertise VACANCY:• Communicating DRILLERX1 Effectively (3 YEARS CONTRACT) Khama 1 Avenue, Plot 1734 Making an impact is core to the Deloitte • COMPETENCIES Time Management and SKILLS Lobatse. culture, and Simon has always contributed REMUNERATION to the country’s development and continues JOB• SUMMARYTechnical Expertise OR to serve as member of a high-level advisory REMUNERATION• Planning and Execution BGI offers a competitive remuneration package ReportingBGI offers toa competitive the Drilling remuneration Superintendent, package the thatDriller is commensurate will that is withcommensurate the position. with the position. committee aimed at, transformation and • Effective Communication Hand deliver to conduct drilling operations for purposes of collecting economic development. Botswana Geoscience Institute - boreholeHow• Customer to Apply information. oriented How to Apply “Simon has been instrumental in facilitat Records Management Unit Office ing the development of our Firm’s strategy Candidates• Diagnostic are requested skills to send application letter, CV and certifiedCandidates copies of certificatesare requested to; to send CV, 1 Ground Floor and overall growth of the Firm. The com- MINIMUMThe• ChiefComputer QUALIFICATIONS Executive literacy Officer AND EXPERIENCE recent reference letter and certified copies of •Botswana COSC/BGCSE Geoscience and Certificate Institute in Drilling. mitment and energy with which he conducts certificates to [email protected] •Private At least Bag 4 14 years’ experience in drilling. CLOSING DATE: 6 April 2020. his work has led to greater teamwork and

Khama 1 Avenue, Plot 1734 improved morale across the Firm.” said Lobatse. CLOSING DATE: 20th June 2020. Deloitte’s newly appointed Country Man- aging Partner, Cecilia Ramatlapeng. CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2019. Amidst the current challenging environ- Note * BGI Note:will ONLY BGI will respond ONLY respond to candidates to candidates shortlisted shortlisted for interview. for interview. ment, Deloitte leadership remains committed to providing practical client solutions Note:*Candidates BGI will respond who to applied candidates in shortlisted March 2020 for interview need only.NOT to re-apply as BGI is in possession and driving transformation within the mar- of their CVs. ket. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 June 2020 Page 15 The Botswana Gazette columnbusinessbusinessnews Page B1 Wednesday 10 June 2020 BusinessNews SINCE 1984 Tax Revenues To Decline By P7.6bn The impact of lockdowns for control of COVID-19 and a host of other factors have come together to spell doom for tax revenues at BURS, especially collections from domestic sources and the SACU revenue pool. When delayed investments and under-declaration of tax are added to the mix, a loss of P7.6 billion for 2020/21 emerges, Staff Writer KEABETSWE NEWEL reports

otswana’s domestic taxes slowdown triggered by lock- port observes. “This will in turn important to note and collections from the downs, closure of borders, travel reduce the amount of PAYE that that a contraction Southern African Cus- restrictions and cancellation tax authorities can collect.” in an economy B will have further toms Union (SACU) are expect- of social and business events, Significantly, the report says ed to shed off a staggering P7.6 among other things. On 24 April SACU revenues are directly im- negative ripple effects such as billion in the 2020/21 financial 2020, Minister Matsheka noted pacted when borders are closed year, approximately 14.5 percent that the economy was expected and economies are locked down. company closures of the previously estimated tax to contract by 13.1 percent, add- Moreover, the uncertainty in fu- and bankruptcies, revenue, Jonathan Hore, Man- ing that VAT collections would ture economic prospects brought which further slow down eco- aging Director at Aupracon Tax reduce from the budgeted P8.55 about by the Coronavirus pan- Specialists, has said. billion to P7.6 billion. demic is also likely to put proj- nomic activity,” ects on hold, which reduces im- says Aupracon. In a new report titled “CO- In the report, Hore says the “On the basis VID-19’s Effects on Tax Rev- contraction of the economy will ports and consequently SACU revenues, Aupracon notes. of the above, we enues: - a Bias Towards Tax Col- shed off sales, directly impact- In its April report, the Inter- anticipate that the ing VAT collections which are lection Efficiency,” Hore and his national Monetary Fund (IMF) slowdown in the crew caution that the devastating dependent on volumes of sales has also forecast that SACU Botswana econ- effects of COVID-19 will reduce made by VAT registrants. “VAT member countries will decline omy of 13.1 per- tax revenues expected by the will also be directly impacted by by an average of 5.6 percent in cent and the 5.2 government. the closure of borders (and) dis- 2020, which directly feeds into percent SACU Botswana’s tax of revenues ruption of supply chains, among a reduction in tax collections. economies’ mainly comprise domestic other reasons,” the tax specialists Given these factors, in particular contraction taxes and SACU customs rev- point out. “Further, corporate tax the expected contraction of the will shed off enues, which are collected by and Pay As You Earn (PAYE) de- economy by 13.1 to 14.5 percent around 14.5 the BURS. BURS also collects pend on the performance of the (the government and Aupracon percent of previously taxes on behalf of other bodies, economy and anything that has respectively), coupled with eco- anticipated including levies on alcohol and the capability of reducing economic shrinkage in SACU mem- domestic tobacco. The country also earns nomic growth cuts corporates’ ber states, the domestic economy and SACU will take a considerable hit. significant income from mineral profits.” revenues of revenues. When corporates do not per- According to Aupracon, an- According to the experts at form well, the tax consultancy other factor that may result in a P44.4billion,” the report warns. reduction in domestic taxes and tax consultancy firm Aupra- notes, they are likely to pay Aupracon points to the con, before COVID-19 spread lower salaries to employees, SACU revenues is suspension of magnitude of tax debts owed to Botswana, domestic and thus cutting the share of PAYE investments that could have been to BURS, saying they are SACU revenue collections for that tax authorities can collect. “ embarked on had COVID-19 “quite significant” because the 2020/21 year were expected Whilst retrenchments may not be not ravaged economies. The tax they have growing at the rate to be P44.4 billion. However, as high as previously anticipated consultancy firm says the impact of around 22 percent per an- as the pandemic hit the country before their suspension through of delayed projects may impact num over the years. The experts taxes. “Further, when an econ- in the first quarter of 2020, the Statutory Instrument 63 of 2020, say they expect the tax debts omy contracts, some taxpayers’ Minister of Finance and Eco- financially constrained employ- to rise as a result of late pay- nomic Development Dr. Thapelo ers are likely to negotiate lower ability to comply with taxes will ments and under-declaration Matsheka was compelled to re- salaries with employees or make be hampered by financial con- of tax, among other factors. duce the revenue targets, mainly staff redundant (without neces- straints, further worsening the tax collection capacity. It is also due to an anticipated economic sarily retrenching them),” the re- Page 16 business Wednesday 10 June 2020 The Botswana Gazette

creased by 2.3 percent in (FCI) registered a depreci- the period under review, ation of 0.7 percent so far compared to the 1.6 per- in 2020, relative to an in- FNNB Leads DCI Traders cent depreciation of the crease of 0.9 percent over same period last year. the same period in 2019. The report shows that Meanwhile, BSEL bond Once again, bond turnover was dominated by government the Domestic Company turnover was P77.9 mil- Total Return Index (DC- lion during the month of TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO third with shares valued cent). TRI) appreciated by 0.7 May 2020, derived mainly at P43.5 million sold. Di- FNBB traded With that, turnover lev- percent during the period from government bonds. he largest com- versified financial power- shares valued els were the highest dur- under review while the For the year, total turn- mercial bank by house, Botswana Insur- ing the month of March Foreign Company over generated in the bond market capitalisa- ance Holdings Limited at P48.8 million 2020, reaching P117.7 In- dex market was P343.3 mil- T (BIHL), followed with million. During the pe- lion. The market capitali- tion, First National Bank Botswana (FNBB), tops shares worth P27.1 mil- and was at the riod under review which sation of the overall bond the list of the most traded lion trading hands. New runs from 1 January to market was P18.3 billion, companies so far in 2020 African Properties (NAP), head of a total May 31 2020, total eq- attributable to increased on the Botswana Stock which owns upmarket uity turnover amounted to corporate bond issuances Exchange (BSEL), the Riverwalk Mall in Gabo- of 32 companies P273.9 million, resulting and government bond re- market performance re- rone, saw shares worth in an average daily turn- openings. port for the period 1 Janu- P14.3 million exchanging that were over of P2.7 million. As at 31 May 2020, ary to May 31 shows. hands. Under the stewardship the total number of listed FNBB traded shares As a result, turnover for traded in the of Thapelo Tsheole as bonds was 48, comprising valued at P48.8 million the top three most traded Chief Executive Officer, 7 government bonds and and was at the head of a companies, FNBB, Let- first quarter. the BSE’s Domes- 41 corporate bonds. total of 32 companies that shego and Sechaba, ac- tic Company Index counted for 56 percent equity turnover during (DCI) de- were traded in the first the period under review. quarter. of total equity turnover, Foreign companies con- In the second spot was compared to 64.8 percent of the same period last tributed P76.1 million premier micro finance (28 percent), local retail group, Letshego Hold- year. investors at P19 million ings Limited, which saw According to the BSE (7 percent), foreign retail its shares valued at P47.1 market report, local com- investors contributed P5.3 million exchanging hands. panies continued to be the million (2 percent), while Brewers of St Louis La- dominant market partici- brokers contributed less ger, Sechaba Breweries pants, contributing P173 than P500 000 (1 per- Holdings Limited, came million (63 percent) to

void by tracing missing human capital, benefits in- beneficiaries and heirs of vestigation and client rela- unclaimed benefits and tions. She boats of 26 years deceased people’s estates. of experience in client re- Established in 2016, the lations, benefit payment company employs innova- investigations and pension tive genealogy techniques administration that Tshia- to provide beneficiary mo gained from working tracing and verification for top tier entities like services to various clients, Absa Botswana and Deb- including pension funds, swana Pension Fund. banks and insurance com- The services offered by President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi wearing panies. Heir Hunters should make a face mask as a preventetive measure an impact on the problem against the spread of the COVID-19, greet- “Our tracing of missing beneficiaries, ing students on arrival in a classroom as which has become a persis- part of his tour at Nanogang C.J.S.S in Ga- services will tent administrative burden borone on 5 June 2020 to appreciate mea- that may result in improper sures put in place to protect learners and solve the problem teachers against Covid 19. (Pic:MONIRUL payments of benefits or of unclaimed cause delays in winding up BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO) benefits and insurance plans. Tshiamo is confident that her com- dormant pany will bring a much- needed solution to the fi- accounts nancial services sector in Heir Hunters Break Into this area and others. which have “Our tracing services overwhelmed will solve the problem of unclaimed benefits and most financial dormant accounts which Local Market institutions,” have overwhelmed most financial institutions,” she Aletta Tshiamo, the says. “Further, Heir Hunt- The company fills in the void of tracing the right heirs to benefits Managing Director of Heir ers will reduce the risk of Hunters, explains: “We beneficiaries turning up are a team of profession- later to demand payment and obviates lawsuits against financial institutions als with proven expertise after estates have been in locating beneficiaries distributed, obviating law- GAZETTE REPORTER cies. Before disbursing process as some people in wills, trust funds, pen- suits that may force finan- has become a significant sions, matured insurance cial institutions to pay out area of concern because regularly change addresses any funds, these financial policies, deceased’s estates of pocket.” inancial institutions institutions have to grapple those entrusted with the while others may not be and even dormant bank ac- Heir Hunters has also like banks, pension with the tedious process funds - banks, insurance aware that they are entitled counts. We also do routine forged close working re- funds and insur- F of tracing and identifying companies and pension to benefits. Such a scenario activities like tracing debt- lations with similar com- ance companies are often funds - have a statutory presents a regulatory com- beneficiaries or members, ors and finding citizens for panies across the region. saddled with the problem which may entail contact- duty to make reasonable pliance challenge to these national documentation.” This enables the company of identifying owners or ing friends and family or efforts to locate members financial institutions. Tshiamo says her team to conduct cross-border advertising in local news- Heir Hunters, a wholly beneficiaries of dormant and beneficiaries and pay comprises of qualified investigations, which also bank accounts, estates or papers. benefits on a timely basis. citizen owned company, and experienced profes- reduces the burden on fi- matured insurance poli- Over the years, this issue Tracing is often a tedious has come in to fill the sionals with expertise in nancial institutions. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 June 2020 business Page 17 BancABC Records Declined Bank Charges But had far stronger growth across most income lines in the second half of 2019.

TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO annual fees, monthly account “NII of P127 million was This the bank that closed its 2019 the bank had far stronger growth service charges, inactivity fees, marginally lower on the back of loan book at P6.4 billon, a P630 across most income lines in the evenue made from trans- as well as check and deposit slip weaker trading income,” says million increase on the prior year. second half of the year. actional fess at BancABC fees. Finance Director for BancABC, “This growth was predominantly Meanwhile, deposits from cus- Rhas declined, the bank’s Ratang Icho-Molebatsi. “This from the retail banking segment tomers for the year under review financials show. “The bank’s deposit was supported by a strong growth which experienced 15 percent in totalled P6.7 billion as compared Otherwise known as Non- mix continued to in fees and commissions linked to its loan book,” Icho-Molebatsi to P6.6 billion of the year ended Interest Income (NII), which is lending activities. Transactional explains. “However, commercial 31 December 2018. “The bank’s revenue made from charging be skewed towards fees, which comprise of over a banking recorded a loan book de- deposit mix continued to be customers in the banking sector quater of overall NIR, declined cline of 14 percent year on year." skewed towards term deposits. language, BancABC recorded a term deposits. by P4 million year-on-year as BanABC recorded a Profit Af- However, there was an improve- P127 million in NII for the full However, there was a result of introduction of more ter Tax (PAT) of P122 million for ment in the mix relative to 2018 year ending December 31 2019, restrictive account dormancy the year under review, which is a as transactional deposits inc- which is a 5 percent decrease, an improvement in rules in order to ensure inactive 5 percent decrease, compared to creased,” Molebatsi notes. compared to P133 million of the acccounts are closed faster.” P128 million of the prior year. She says progress towards a prior year. the mix relative to At P412 million, the bank’s The bank’s Maning Director, more even deposit mix is antici- NII is bank and creditor income interest income is 1 percent shy Kgotso Bannalotlhe, says the pated following introduction of derived primarily from fees, in- 2018 as transactional of the prior year’s performance. PAT nevertheless shows a re- the BancOnline digital platform cluding deposit and transaction deposits inccreased.” This was despite an 11 percent bound from the much slower first that will mainly focus on com- fees, insufficient fund (NSF) fees, growth in loan and advances. ha lf performance. He notes that mercial digital banking.

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okwena Morulane, Managing Director (MD) of the lead- Reopening Of ing hotel chain operator, Cresta Marakanelo groups pre- Mdicts a large number of domestic travels as government reopens the tourism industry. Government announced that hotels will be re-opening during the first week of June across the country. This has brought excitement amongst hoteliers and travelers who have been yearning for the Tourism Industry much-needed reset button following weeks of national lockdown. Hoteliers however, have to be mindful of the caution needed to explore whilst keeping safe. Morulane emphasized that being an industry leader; Cresta Marakanelo Limited is looking forward to welcoming back its clients from different destinations and is tak- Sparks Excitement ing extra caution to make sure that they provide a COVID- 19 free environment. The MD said Cresta will start by reopening Cresta President Hotel in Gaborone, and Cresta Thapama in Francistown on June 5th; and Cresta Jwaneng on June 8th subject to successful • Cresta leads phased approach to ensure inspections by authorities. He stated that the rest of the properties will follow a phased approach commencing reopening from the second week of June. “The safety of our employees, clients and differ- operational efficiencies ent business constituents is our priority. A team of medical experts has been guiding our processes way before Covid-19 reached fe- ver pitch in our market. They have been instrumental in our opera- • Expects more domestic travels tional procedures prior to opening in order to drive maximum care and caution. We are excited about opening our doors to our dear customers, we truly and surely missed hosting them,” said Moru- lane. He added that in as much as it is exciting that the tourism and “We want to create an environment which is safe for work hospitality industry is reopening, and many missed the leisure that and leisure. Inside the properties we have conveniently placed the industry brings, extra caution still has to be practiced by both holiday-makers and hotels themselves. dispensers of alcohol-based hand rub and handwashing “We want to create an environment which is safe for work and lei- supplies as one of the measures to ensure correct COVID-19 sure. Inside the properties we have conveniently placed dispensers of alcohol-based hand rub and handwashing supplies as one of the protocols are adhered to. measures to ensure correct COVID-19 protocols are adhered to. We have just completed the formulation of a rigorous standard operating procedure manual and training, which will guide the new way of operating during this COVID-19 era. This has been cascaded to all 12 of our properties,” emphasized Morulane. Regional and international trips are currently prohibited in most countries to avoid the spread of the COVID-19, leaving a number of local tourism and hospitality players such as Cresta anticipating more domestic travels. “This will be a great of opportunity for the people of Botswana to explore the different corners of the country such as the Chobe National Park, Okavango and the Moremi Game Reserve which in- habit some of the best flora and fauna in the country,” he said. In the process he said Cresta has packaged prices for domestic travelers within their various properties in the country. City dwell- ers have the well-renowned properties such as Cresta President in Gaborone, and Thapama in Francistown. On the local scene, there has been excitement that the tourism destination town of Maun’s Thamalakane River has water flowing after a long, dry spell; which has given people the idea of traveling to the destination. One would quickly think of booking at Cresta’s Maun hotels, which are both in the location and overlook the Thamalakane River. Page 18 business Wednesday 10 June 2020 The Botswana Gazette

ccording to ‘The Glob- standards. That suggests that al Competitiveness Re- the country has a way to go if Aport 2019’ of the World it wants to establish itself in Economic Forum, Botswana is an increasingly sophisticated getting one or two important Botswana Can And global economy. “It’s here things right as it sets out to where the next generation of remodel its economy. accounting professionals can That’s good news for a really make an impact,” says country that has set itself some Must Repeat Its Past Baitumetse. “The higher the truly aspirational goals over standards that are set for them the coming decades. Already during their training and edu- one of just a handful of upper- cation, the more able and pre- middle-income countries in pared they are to help the coun- Sub-Saharan Africa, it aims to Economic Miracles try improve in tightening its excel further by becoming a accounting standards.” high-income country by 2036. By many measures, Bo- Its track record suggests lodged in the bottom half of the past decade, and the non-farm, tswana is one of the economic it’s up to the task. For one, Index. In 11 of the 12 perfor- Areas like corporate informal sector remains small jewels in Africa’s crown. It has by 2030, after some trying mance areas, it scores passable and lacking dynamism”. done particularly well con- decades when its state coffers governance are but middle of the range marks The country is well aware sidering its fragile health on ran low, Botswana will have – lots of 50s (all out of 100). also seen by of these shortcomings. And it independence in 1966, when weaned itself off international most were ready to write it off. This includes areas such as in- has repeatedly acknowledged aid, according to the Organisa- Ranked as one of the poorest frastructure, ICT adoption, its institutions like the that it needs to break its dia- tion for Economic Cooperation countries in the world, it had mond habit. But that is easier and Development (OECD). financial system, the levels of AAT as needing hardly any infrastructure to the skills it has access to, and said than done when the sec- But its economy still has some speak of (12km of paved road innovation in the country. improvement. tor accounts for one-third of way to go to join the world’s in total), a life expectancy of 37 However, Botswana stands the country’s US$36 billion Botswana ranks (it’s now 66.8 years), high lev- highflyers, if the outcomes of - GDP, 70-80% of its export the WEF’s latest competitive- out in one specific area: mac th els of poverty, and the grand to- roeconomic stability, where it 80 out of 141 earnings, and one-third of state ness report are to be believed. tal of 22 university graduates. revenue. One key area that It’s no secret that African places first in the world. That Botswana has turned around suggests that the country has countries for needs more attention is skills economies don’t score well its fortunes largely because it a solid foundation on which development of its current when benchmarked by the the strength spent its natural wealth well. it can build, says Elizabeth workforce. By the measures report’s Global Competitive- Looking to the future, then, Baitumetse, Southern Africa of its auditing of the GCI, Botswana scores ness Index (GCI). Countries in the country must once again representative of the Associa- below-average points in areas Sub-Saharan Africa fare par- and accounting take care to invest in the right tion of Accounting Technicians like staff training, the quality ticularly poorly; Mauritius was places to shore up profes- (AAT), the UK-based profes- of vocational training, the skill- the best performer, coming standards. sional skills, corporate gover- sional body for accounting set of graduates, digital skills 52nd out of 141 countries. Of nance and innovation capabil- technicians that accredits train- among its active population, the bottom 20 countries in the ity, amongst other priorities, to ing courses at 14 institutions vestor but generates few jobs”, GCI, 17 hail from the region. and the ease of finding skilled enable it to compete in a fast in Botswana. “The 100% that says the Overseas Develop- employees. (The report covers 34 of 46 moving global economy. And Botswana scored for its mac- ment Institute (ODI) in its 2019 “The country has some way countries in Sub-Saharan Af- if its past is anything to go by, roeconomic stability means report on Botswana’s decreased to go to build the skills and rica.) But there is a silver lin- there’s no reason to think Bo- that it has, at least in part, put dependence on international professional graduates that ing: thanks to a few countries tswana can’t live up to this new the right building blocks for an aid. And the private sector isn’t would be essential for the high- which have improved their challenge enabling environment,” notes quite diverse or sizeable enough income country that Botswana competitiveness over the past Elizabeth Baitumetse is Baitumetse. “That counts for a to match the mining or public wants to be,” says Baitumetse. year, the region has made one AAT’s country representa- lot.” But there is still some hard sectors. As the report points Areas like corporate gov- of the most marked advance- tive in Botswana. AAT is a graft ahead. out, “Beyond natural resource ernance are also seen by in- ments globally (up 2.3% over- leading UK-based qualifica- The country’s economy is industries, the private sector stitutions like the AAT as all). tion and professional body still underpinned by either the is relatively thin: the ‘formal needing improvement. Bo- At position number 91, Bo- for technical accountants and “extractive sector” (i.e. min- private sector created just one tswana ranks 80th out of 141 tswana sits well above that bookkeepers, and has been ing) or the government, which job for every six new entrants countries for the strength of bottom 20, but is still firmly to the labour market over the operating in Botswana for “is the largest employer and in- its auditing and accounting around 28 years. 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"John Selolwane's name should be engraved on State Theatre"-Seabelo Modibe

Speaking at the memorial service of popular radio personality, Thuso Thuzoski Letlhoma, at Mass Media Complex in Gaborone last Thursday, music promoter Seabelo Modibe called for recognition of legendary guitarist John ‘Blackie’ Selolwane in many forms, including conferring Botswana’s second highest honour, Naledi Ya Botswana, on Bra John who is blind and aging and an inscription of his name on the proposed State Theatre. Staff Writer GOSEGO MOTSUMI reports

ith construction of a state tswana’s honour system to-date. theatre in the pipeline, pro- Modibe grew up in Extension 2 Music, Computer Games and Digital Wmoter and music entrepre- in Gaborone where he started to hang neur Seabelo Modibe says the name of around with the late journalist and musi- John ‘Blackie’ Selolwane should be en- cian Rampholo Molefhe who interacted Multimedia added to curriculum at graved on the building in recognition of with a host of exiled and visiting South the music legend who has contributed African musicians, among them Jonas and helped shape Botswana’s music in- Gwangwa, Hugh Masekela, Steve Dyer Awil College dustry. and Sonti Mndebele, all of whom were Modibe took advantage of the pres- living in Botswana when South Africa • College to collaborate with Lizibo for singing competition ence of people of influence at the me- became independent in 1994, as well as morial service of veteran broadcaster, Lesotho’s Tshepo Tshola. It is at Exten- • Awil to support the making of two short films Thuso Letlhoma, at Mass Media Com- sion 2 that Modibe met Bra John whose plex in Gaborone on Thursday last talents enabled him to share the spot- GOSEGO MOTSUMI week. President Mokgweetsi Masisi light with the great and the fabled in worth P1.4 million that was donated to Btv and as a way of showcasing their students’ was among them. “Because the Presi- music and they have been inseparable s creative arts institution, Awil works to a wider audience. dent is here, I have had to change my since. College, celebrated its fifth an- “We had a budget that we were going to speech so that the artists and creatives Modibe points out that he was able to niversary last Friday, it was an- use for the celebration of our fifth anniver- can benefit, and my friend Thuso would land a State House invitation last year A nounced that the school has developed sary and we have since used the money to be proud that I did,” he told the mourn- at the age of 40 while Bra John only BA programmes in Music and Digi- empower the creative industry that has been ers. got the same opportunity in his late 70s. tal Multimedia and a Bsc in Computer affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said “There is one living legend that has “All I am asking for is to immortalise Games programmes. According to Mo- the school’s CEO, Tsholofelo Ntshingane. not been mentioned who truly deserves all the albums that he has been a part thusi Phuthego, who is the Campus Dean, “On our website, we have uploaded a call a Naledi Ya Botswana award. John of because he has played on many in- they are constantly receiving requests for for creatives to make two short films that ‘Blackie’ Selolwane is the only surviv- ternational albums,” he said at the me- - training opportunities from members of we will support with P75 000. The require ing member out of the Graceland tour morial service. “Let’s make sure John - the public who would like to pursue part ment for submission is that 50% of the en group and he deserves to be honoured. ‘Blackie’ Selolwane’s name is engraved trants should be students from our school. time studies in the different disciplines The man has performed with Bob Dylan there.” P40 000 will be used to support two theatre they offer. and I don’t think there is anybody who In an interview afterwards, Modibe plays.” “Meeting this demand is something that has performed with Dylan who is still said his speech was well received and Ntshingane also announced a partnership we are seriously looking into,” Phuthego with renowned Afro-pop singer, Lizibo Si- alive.” endorsed by the public and the VIPs said during the celebrations. “We have sub- - mon, to host a singing competition dubbed Bra John, as the legendary guitarist present at the memorial service. Mod mitted these programmes to BQA for regis- Lizibo Live: the Dream Catcher. Partici- is affectionately known, is among the ibe has also suggested identification of tration and accreditation.” pants are required to submit video auditions pioneers who crafted the local music a site for monuments to immortalise Formerly known as AFDA Botswana, before 29 June. An enthused Lizibo said he industry but deep down he feels dis- people who contributed to different sec- Awil College has produced 259 gradu- always had a dream of contributing to the appointed and rejected by the same tors of life and the economy. He sug- ates who are mainly serving in the multi- creative economy and that he was happy industry that he has helped build. For gested building a Hall of Fame for in- media and creative industries. The college that he now had an opportunity to do so. years the icon’s poor eyesight has kept scription of notable names at the Main changed its names from AFDA Film School “I am grateful for this opportunity be- him off the stage and his rich musical Mall in Gaborone, which is the oldest to Awil College to cater for other creative cause I want to use my talent to build the background that features a Grammy commercial space in Botswana. modules that are currently being added to nation,” he added. “There is a lot of talent Awards performance along with Stevie After America’s Steve Harvey noted their growing curriculum programme. in Botswana that just needs the opportunity. Wonder, performing in South Korea that the Mass Media Complex had state- As a part of celebrating their five-year My ambition is to catch someone’s dream milestone, the institution has contributed for the opening ceremony of the Seoul of the-art-equipment last year, Modibe before they join the industry, which can be P35 000 to empower artists through the Un- Olympics in 1988 and his performances now wants bigger facilities constructed tough to penetrate. Some creatives are ex- plugged Sessions with Tshepo Lesole and for Africa’s respected statesmen have so that the President may leave a lasting ploited while others cannot handle the pres- - - the Female DJ sessions programmes that not earned him any recognition in Bo legacy. “I think I have given perspec sure and end up quitting. This is my little were shared on online platforms during the contribution - to give someone the opportu- lock down. They have also created content nity to that I never had.” Page 20 TIMEOUT Wednesday 10 June 2020 The Botswana Gazette Travel in the era of COVID-19 Having changed the world’s jet-setting ways within the blink of an eye, the pandemic is so fluid that travel and tourism experts cannot say when the industry may recover, writes GOSEGO MOTSUMI

ravel was among the first indus- undergo a dramatic transformation. “We tries to be hit by the COVID-19 expect changes in strategies to address Tcrisis, causing tourism to come to the short, medium and long terms,” she MTN a grinding halt. Just a few months after the notes.“There’ll be higher guest expecta- worldwide lockdown and border closures tions on hygiene and safety, as well as effectively sealed off all countries from social distancing for as long as the pan- reach, many are already looking back on demic exists, including in air travel.” the happy days of travelling. Only in Feb- Instagram feeds have been filled with ruary this year, booming economies were nostalgic throwbacks to global adventures Bushfire’s adding new flight routes and flooding of influencers in the travel space as most destinations with tourists. Today, pros- are looking back with a sense of gratitude. pects for the year have been downgraded These travel enthusiasts and business- several times since the outbreak and un- people are taking unexpected hiatuses as certainty continues to dominate. a chance to take stock, though many are As Botswana eases restrictions of doing still unsure what the future holds. A lot of first digital business, President Makgweetsi Masisi people are posting that they would like to has also warned that the country is still be the first on airplanes the minute they in the deep trenches of the Coronavirus. start flying again. This warning has added to the difficulty But even if tourists return to their world of predicting when or how travel might escapades, domestic demand is expected resume, let alone whether people will still to recover faster than international de- festival a feel comfortable travelling with the care- mand, according to the latest survey by free insouciance that they had become ac- the UNWTO Panel of Experts. The ma- customed to. jority expect to see signs of recovery by Available data reported by destinations the final quarter of 2020 but mostly in point to a 22% decline in arrivals in the 2021. In Botswana, where 97 percent of first three months of this year, according the industry has had to close down, most success to the latest UN World Tourism Organisa- people are already looking forward to ex- tion’s (UNWTO) World Tourism Barom- ploring the tourist capital of Maun, more eter. Arrivals in March dropped sharply so that the flood waters from the Angolan Music Festival raised over R100 000 but by 57% following the start of lockdowns highlands are filling up the Thamalakane in many countries, widespread introduc- River. more donations are needed for distribution to tion of travel restrictions and closure of As part of an impact monitoring ex- airports and national borders. Botswana’s ercise, BTO recently embarked on the orphaned and vulnerable, as well as to women Tourism Statistics Annual Report showed second phase of the COVID-19 Impact that the country received a total of Survey whose primary objective is to de- in eSwatini’s outback 1,774,960 international visitors in 2017, termine the degree of the impact of the including 1,622,588 overnight (tourists) pandemic on the local travel and tourism he Bushfire Digital Festival be- ects assemble and distribute Emergency and 152,372 day visitors. industry. However, Sekgororoane has not came Africa’s first festival to Homecare Kits to orphaned and vulner- Tstream multiple stages accom- able children, as well as to women in the panied by social Zoom rooms recently. rural communities in eSwatini. The digital celebration of diversity was a “These Emergency Homecare Kits - powerful reflection of the spirit of inclu consist of food, face masks, hygiene sion and connectedness that MTN Bush- products and medical supplies,” said fire is synonymous with. Over 5 000 one of the organisers. “These will enable Fire Starters from 63 countries gathered around the virtual flame online and over families to maintain their basic needs, - 130,000 via eSwatini TV, immersing meet stipulated health standards and al themselves in the authentically African low them to #StayAtHome and #Stay- and globally-infused programme, and Safe. engaging with each other. “A first of its kind for an online fes- Using the power of the arts to keep tival, this immersive two-way virtual hope alive and celebrate diversity, the experience saw guests dancing, connect- #KeepTheFireBurning Digital Festival ing and interacting in our themed Zoom brought together artists and fans of the rooms, in essence recreating the unique - festival from across Africa and as far atmosphere of the MTN Bushfire Festi But travel will have to come back be- shared the findings of the survey and says afield as China, Germany, Colombia, val that keeps Fire Starters from around cause it is the backbone of many liveli- the survey is still being analyzed. “It is Norway, the UK and the US, among oth- the world coming back year after year. hoods and economies. In Botswana where also important to note that even as the er countries. Fire Starters were able to enjoy a diver- the tourism is a key contributor to the industry is allowed to gradually open, Inspired by the festival’s #BRINGY- sity of performances in five different country’s GDP and job creation, with the tourism will continue to be negatively OURFIRE call to action for positive streams: the Main Stage, House on Fire sector employing more than 90,000 peo- impacted for as long as air travel, cross- change, the #KeepTheFireBurning live Stage, Firefly Stage, the KidZone and the ple. The tourism industry is also a con- zone travel and cross-border movement is cast was part of MTN Bushfire’s CO- Bring Your Fire Zone.” tributor to skills transfer and the develop- constrained,”Sekgororoane notes. - VID-19 response to support their benefi- According to this organiser, the post- ment of new competencies. The industry But Botswana has yet to reach its Coro - ciaries, Young Heroes and boMake Ru- ponement of the 14th edition of the MTN encompasses a wide range of economic navirus case peak and the long-term im activities, from farmers who supply ho- plications are unclear. Even so, the UN- ral Projects. The festival helped to raise Bushfire Festival has greatly affected tels with produce to drivers who ferry WTO Panel of Experts survey shows that over R100 000 but the organisers say their beneficiaries’ ability to keep their tourists around on excursions. estimates regarding recovery of interna- - donations are still welcome until 16 June doors open and continue serving the eS Sekgororoane, who speaks like one tional travel are more positive in Africa 2020. All the contributions will assist watini communities at a time when it is certain that the industry will bounce and the Middle East, with most experts Young Heroes and boMake Rural Proj- needed the most. back, says when travel returns it will foreseeing recovery within 2020. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 June 2020 TIMEOUT Page 21

Life on a Salad: The first local salad recipe book is released … and with Chef Cathy mosutlhane makes as great a salad aliment as any When it comes to recipes, salads are still seem like an unlikely candidate to seek out. Salads are often viewed as that extra, thoughtless combination of fruits or vegetables that accompany the stars of the plate. Chef Cathy begs to GOSEGO MOTSUMI. ing. cal College, Chef Cathy also “All the recipes have been wants to show the world that differ. ith stunning food tried and tested before as vocational education is also photography and some were prepared during important. She urges the nation Windividual salad my exams at school and I ex- to do away with the stereotype recipes, culinary art student perimented with some during surrounding technical training and chef, Ompelege More- in-service training at Marang as there is a job market that ca- osele, who is better known as Cresta Hotel since I was al- ters to handy jobs. Chef Cathy, has new stories to lowed to explore and bring my “I also want to encourage tell and recipes to share in her creativity into the kitchen,” the upcoming youths to choose cu- latest book, “Life on a Salad.” 28-year old Kalamare native linary arts and educate them- More than just a salad recipe said. selves on career opportunities book, “Life on a Salad” is a Between healthy fast-casual available. What we do is not testament to Chef Cathy’s con- meals and upscale reinven- for people who did not do well viction that with the right mix tions from top chefs, salads at senior school because most of creativity, persistence and have come a long way. When of us are driven by passion and innovative thinking, anything it comes to recipes, though, opportunities surrounding the is possible in today’s world. they still seem like an unlikely profession,” she pointed out. “My new book is a glimpse candidate to seek out. Salads Chef Cathy developed a into unique salad recipes that are often viewed as that ex- passion for cooking from her feature local foods in the sal- tra, thoughtless combination grandmother who taught and ad mix,” she said in an inter- of fruits or vegetables that passed some of her recipes view. “There are mosutlhane, accompanies the stars of the down to her. The Chef enjoyed letlhodi and samp salads that plate, but Chef Cathy begs to spending time cooking-knead- Batswana are not even aware differ. This is where her recipe ing the dough for magwinya of. I was celebrating my na- book comes in to suggest inter- (fat cakes) and peeling pota- tive heritage with these recipes esting ways to layer new fla- toes for her grandmother who because I love telling the story vours, pair textures and finally was a famous cook in the vil- of where I come from through try out new produce to toss into lage of Kalamare back in the food.” the salad bowl. day. Her plans after school are Chef Cathy’s recipe book is “The salads and salad dress- to open a fine restaurant that an indispensable home cook ing recipes in my book are do- offers traditional food with a and a remarkable resource for able, packed with flavour and modern twist. the serious cook or profession- the ingredients are accessible. “Life on a Salad” was pub- al seeking the how and why of Some salads can be served as lished in May 2020 and a copy the chef’s culinary techniques a main dish, an accompani- sells for P230 each. Currently and creative process. The rec- ment, a dessert or whatever a the book is only available from ipe book is a series of salads salad aficionado is trying to ex- the author but it will soon be and salad dressing recipes that plore,” she said. available in bookstores. she collected for the past four As a last year vocational years of her culinary arts train- student at Gaborone Techni- IN THE SUBORDINATE COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT HELD AT SELEBI PHIKWE CASE NO: CCMSP- 000 004-19 In the matter between: SUNSETPage 22 LETSATSI (PTY) LTD T/A BOOPKONO CASH LOAN advertisement PLAINTIFF Wednesday 10 June 2020 The Botswana Gazette And ONNEILE KEORANG DEFENDANTIN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA IN THE SUBORDINATE COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT HELD AT FRANCISTOWN MOSARWA HELD AT M.M SELEBI PHIKWE CASE No. CVHFT 000 055/13 IN THE MAGISTRATES COURT OF THE CENTRAL DISCTRICT CASE NO: CCMSP- 000040-20 In the matter between HELDIn the AT SELIBE-PHIKWEmatter between: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED PLAINTIFF NOTICE OF SALE IN CASE NO.EXECUTION CCMSP-000239-19 And SUNSETPOWER LETSATSI CONTROL (PTY) LTD t/BOOP SYSTEM KONO CASHELECTRICAL LOAN ENGINEERS APPLICANT GHALLADZO ENTERPRISES (PTY) LTD 1ST DEFENDANT AND& CONTRACTS (PTY)LTD PLAINTIFF JUSTIN GALAZO OTIMILE 2ND DEFENDANT BEGOBEAnd PLEASED MOALOSI TO TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to judgment granted RESPONDENT by the above Honourable Court the following propertyBRARON shall CONSTRUCTION be sold by public (PTY) actionLTD by Deputy Sheriff Kebonyekgosi DEFENDANT Ntebele to the highest bidder as follows; NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION

SUBSTITUTED SERVICE (ORDER 8 RULE 4) BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a judgment of the above Honourable Court, the following property will be sold by th Public Auction by Deputy Sheriff STANLEY SIKALESELE MBOLAI to the Highest Bidder: DateTO: GOBE of MOALOSI Sale , an adult male ofNOTICE full legal capacity: whose OF address SALE for25 purposes June IN hereof EXECUTION 2019 is unknown and whose and better particulars are unknown to the Plaintiff. Venue : In front of Barclays Bank, Jwaneng DATE OF SALE : 30th July 2020 BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to judgment granted by the above Honourable Court Time : (Hereinafter called11:00 “the Defendant”)hrs TIME : 10:30 a.m. the following property shall be sold by public action by Deputy Sheriff Mr Richard Kenosi to the highest VENUE : Tribal Lot 19, Mopipi Village TAKEbidder NOTICE as by follows; the Summons Commencing Action issued out of this Honourable Court you have been called upon to give notice within TWENTY ONE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : Tribal Lot 19, Mopipi (21) DAYS after publication hereof of the Clerk of Court and to the Plaintiff’s Attorneys, CHINGWARA LAW CHAMBERS, TSHEKEDI ROAD, OFFICE 14, SITUATE : At Mopipi in the Bangwato Tribal Territory PropertySUSAN BUILDING, to P.O.be BOX sold 2129, SELEBI PHIKWE: of your intention to defend1×1 (ifFloor any) the mat, action wherein1×1 Hisensethe Plaintiff, BOOPFlat KONO Screen CASH LOAN (TV), claims: 1×1 Acer Laptop, 1×1 TV stand, Date of Sale : 30TH June 2020 1×1 complete Radio machine, 1×1 Couch, 1×1 microwaveMEASURING Defy, 1×1 Defy : 2705m2 (Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Five Square Metres) which property is held a.Venue Payment of the sum of P15, 600.00: In front of raffles complex Letlhakane under Notarial Deed of Cession No FT MA 31/2012 registered in favour of b. 10% Interest a temporae mora Fridge, 1×1 Cool box, 1×1 computer stand JUSTIN GALAZO OTIMILE on the 1st day of February 2012. c.Time Costs of suit on attorney/client :scale 10:00AM d. Further and/or alternative relief The property comprises of a business plot with a building block divided into compartments, rear screen wall, fenced and some TermsProperty of Saleto be sold : NISSAN: NP200-B573Strictly AZV (White cash orin Colour)bank guaranteed cheques only. improvements thereon. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if you fail to give such notice, Judgment will be granted against you without further reference to you.

ST CONDITIONS OF SALE : Detailed conditions of sale may be inspected with Deputy Sheriff Mbolai on cell No. DATEDTerms AT SELEBIof Sale PHIKWE THIS 21 DAY: OFStrictly JANUARY cash 2020. or NDbank guaranteed cheques only DATED AT SELEBI PHIKWE ON THIS 22 DAY OF MAY 2019 71635200/4925987 CHINGWARA LAW CHAMBERS TH DATED AT SELEBI PHIKWE ON THIS 4 DAYTSHEKEDI OF JUNE ROAD, OFFICE2020 14. CONDITION OF SALE : Cash or Bank guarantee cheques SUSANCHINGWARA BUILDING LAW CHAMBERS P.O. BOX 2129 DATED AT FRANCISTOWN ON THIS 1ST DAY OF JUNE,2020 DEPUTY SHERIFF:SELEBIAttorneys. PHIKWE Notaries. Conveyancers RICHARD KENOSIPlot 2626, Tshekedi Road DEPUTY SHERIFF STANLEY SIKALESELE MBOLAI CELL: 76267273/74945411TO: CLERK OF COURT c/o M. MMOHE ATTORNEYS PRIVATE BAG 003 Office 14, Susan Building Plot No. 3936, Peolwane Street SELEBI PHIKWE CHINGWARAP.O LAW BOX CHAMBERS-SELEBI 2129 SELEBI PHIKWE PHIKWE Minestone AND TO: GOBE MOALOSI P.O. Box 1860 Cell 71694303 (DEFENDANT) Francistown LETLHAKANE Before Justice Tau IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT LOBATSE (Before LEBOTSE J) HELD AT LOBATSE CASE NO: CVHGB-002175-16 CASE NO: CVHGB- 001292-19 In the matter between: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff In the matter between: IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA and MOPATI KGWEENYANE Plaintiff HELD AT GABORONE (Before RADIJENG J) And ARMSTRONG PETER SEKWENA Defendant OBUSITSWE TSHENYEGO Defendant CASE NO: CVHGB-002151-16 In the matter between: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANANOTICE LIMITED OF SALE INPlaintiff EXECUTION NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION and BEMICHAEL PLEASED THABO TO TLALE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Judgment1st Defendant granted by the Honourable Court the following BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a Writ of Execution of this Honourable Court dated immovableCOMPLEX TECH property (PTY) hereunderLTD of the Defendants will be sold2nd byDefendant public auction by Deputy Sheriff to the highest 18th May 2020, the following immovable property of the above mentioned Defendant will be sold bidderBABEDI as DIPUO follows:- RAMOGOBYA 3rd Defendant in execution to the highest bidder by Deputy Sherriff D. P. Gabobakwe in the manner hereinafter set out. DATE OF SALE NOTICE: 14th July,OF SALE2020 IN EXECUTION TIME OF SALE : 1030 hours DATE OF SALE : Thursday 16th July 2020 PLACEBE PLEASED OF SALE TO TAKE NOTICE THAT: pursuantLot 19638, to the Gaborone Judgment granted by the Honourable Court the following TIME OF SALE : 10:30 a.m. immovable property hereunder of the Defendants will be sold by public auction by Deputy Sheriff to the highest PLACE OF SALE : Tribal Lot 3567, Kopong PROPERTYbidder as follows:- TO BE SOLD : Defendant’s right, title and interest on a certain piece of land being Lot TERMS OF SALE : Cash or bank guaranteed cheques 19638,DATE OF GaboroneSALE situated: in Gaborone21st June, 2018 West Extension 12 measuring 450m2 held under deed of Donation PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : Certain piece of land being Tribal Lot: 3567, Kopong, situated in TransferTIME OF No.SALE 75/2010 with :developments 10:30 am thereon being a 3 bedroomed house, one master bed room, guest toilet, the Bakwena Tribal Territory; Measuring,48.4x45.6M2 with developments thereon consisting of bathPLACE room OF SALE with toilet, open kitchen,: Broadhurst sitting Police room, Station boundary wall with electric fence. 2½ House, 1 x 2 bedroomed house (Thatched Roundavel) Pitlatrine Toilet, Wiremesh fenced PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : Hilux 2.7 VVTI Registration No. B 462 AUH, Silver in Colour.

and water connection. TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Cash or Bank guaranteed cheque otherwise detailed and conditions of sale TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Cash or Bank guaranteed cheque otherwise detailed and conditions of may be inspected at the Plaintiff’s Attorneys Office. sale may be inspected at the Plaintiff’s Attorneys Office. *The conditions of sale may be inspected at the Offices of Deputy Sheriff Gaboakwe* th DATEDDATED AT AT GABORONE GABORONE THIS THIS 21st DAY 5 OF DAY MAY, OF 2018. JUNE, 2020. DATED AT GABORONE THIS 5th DAY OF JUNE 2020. ______URGENTNONOFO CHILISA MABINA c/o RAMALEPA c/o RAMALEPA ATTORNEYS ATTORNEYS Deputy Sheriff D. P. GABOBAKWE Plaintiff’sPlaintiff’s Attorneys Attorneys C/o MOPATI KGWEENYANE Plot 3171,Plot 3171,Morupule Morupule Drive Drive Extension 11, Gaborone Extension 11, Gaborone 73900288 / 72901534 P.O. Box 70567 P.O. BOX 405294 GABORONEP.O. Box(UB) 70567 GABORONE (VR/mm/7399)GABORONE(UB)

needs – something I dispute – the and circuses”. This is not what have when our ever-changing idea that addiction to smoking people want or need. They re- needs are optimally satisfied. falls into the latter category, quire the power to express their For this, we need a politics that and that, along with the fact actual needs and interests and allows us to express and assess that COVID-19 is a respiratory the democratic means to ensure our needs, and determine who disease, justifies the ban, is that government responds to is best placed to represent us in misguided. For an addict, the these. responding to these needs, all in need for a cigarette may often Ramaphosa’s good leadership non-dominating conditions. trump even the need for vital nu- Second, given that it is no ac- has been undermined by a pa- trition. ternalistic attitude to people’s cident that those leaders who The second is the decision to needs and seeming deference have responded worst to this allow religious gatherings to to South Africa’s powerful crisis have also been the main resume under lockdown level 3. sources of countless conspiracy Having spent so long restricting religious lobby. theories and misinformation, gatherings, to now allow larger Lessons to be learnt Two things can be learnt from we must learn to keep oligarchs - gatherings seems like folly. It the varied responses to the coro- away from political power. Un is well known – cases abound navirus crisis. der representative democracy, from South Africa to South Ko- bar outright revolution, we do New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern successfully saw her country rea First, we must use it to find a not have the power to affect the through the COVOD-19 crisis. EFE-EPA – that, like funerals, large roadmap for how we can prop- religious gatherings are super- everyday decisions of our rep- erly make the health and well- spreading events. being of a state’s population the resentatives, but we can keep Good And Bad Leaders Read more: South Africa’s raison d’être of its government. those with exclusive social and lockdown: a great start, but then a economic interests out of posi- From Page 13 The first thing to identify is that tions of political power. misreading of how society works health is not the “absence of THE CONVERSATION Bread, circuses and crises rate nearly as low as that of South Along with the ban on tobacco disease” but the status we each In the current crisis, Rama- Korea, though it is now shooting products and the incorrect as- phosa has done a much better job up. sumption that the state could di- than Trump and Bolsonaro. During this period, however, rectly meet the basic nutritional One Farm Worker wanted at Malokaganyane, Ramaphosa got off to a great there have been at least two prob- needs of the population via the start. He acted firmly, quickly, lematic decisions that undermine delivery of food parcels, the re- Barolong farms. Requirements, Junior with clear justification and im- public trust and thus how people sponse to the religious lobby is pressive results. South Afri- may behave. reminiscent of Juvenal’s com- Certificate and 2 years experience needed. cans have just emerged from The first is the decision to ment under imperial Rome some one of the - ban the sale of tobacco. Even Forward applications to Mrs Hildah Mosetlhi, most severe lock two thousand years ago that all downs imposed anywhere in the if we could distinguish sharply the people really want is “bread P O BOX 2327 AAD Poso House, Gaborone. between basic needs and other world. This kept the infection Cell, 71553967. Closing Date, 22 June 2020. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 June 2020 SPORT Page 23 Chess Set For July Return

TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO ahead under strict measures and 24 men who will be bat- like holding competitions tling out for supremacy in otswana Chess Fed- behind closed doors and ad- each category. eration (BCF) is hering to COVID-19 proto- With the Nationals on the planning its return cols. radar, it means local chess toB competitive events next “We received a letter from players can finally breathe a month, Gazette Sport has Botswana National Sport sigh of relief as they finally established. Competitions (BNSC) that have more action lined up. The sporting code like stipulated that we can re- This is after the country’s many others in Botswana sume with our activities in Fédération Internationale and around world has been a controlled manner,” BCF des Échecs (FIDE) Interna- inactive due to restrictions president Motlhokomedi tional Organizer of Chess that were meant to curb the Tlhabano told Gazette Sport Events Vincent Masole last spread of damnable COV- in an interview. “So we are month told this publication ID-19 pandemic. Now after planning to host our Nation- that he planning to host weeks of hibernation, BCF als next month, we want to an Online National Chess is plotting its return to com- test our readiness with it.” Championships towards the BNOC Spent Over petitive events with the Met- He said they opted to mark of this month. ropolitan National Chess their return with the Nation- He said decided to orga- Championships scheduled als because they were sup- nize championships after re- to take place between the posed to be held during the alizing that people are start- 14th and 18th of July. Easter holidays (two weeks ing to embrace the idea of P5Million On Team Chess comes back after after sporting activities the government through were suspended).“And we playing chess online. This the Presidential COVID-19 were already done with the is the man who also the Task Force decided to give competition’s premilinary organised COVID-19 Lock- some sporting codes (like rounds ,” he said. Sponsored down Online Daily Chess chess) a green light to return by Metropolitan to the tune Sessions which kept local Preps Before chess players busy during to competitive events . They of P90 000, the Nationals are nevertheless, given a go will pit together 18 women the lockdown. COVID-19 Road To Sporting TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO covering team camps (accommoda- tions), competitions, travel expenses, otswana National Olympic athletes’ allowances and medical costs Success : Nijel Amos Committee (BNOC) spent over among other things. P5 million on preparing local Even so, BNOC Chief Executive B TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO a bronze in 800m and ran a Botswana athletes for the Olympics before the Officer (CEO) Tuelo Serufho told this damnable COVID-19 pandemic hap- Junior Record time of 1:47.28. A year publication that the figure they spent ijel Amos is the country’s only pened, Gazette Sport has established. cannot be regarded as money down later, he became champion at the 2012 Olympics medallist and the Due to the stain of the pandemic, the drain. “Because with that money World Junior Championships finish- joint third fastest 800m runner ing in a new championship record of BNOC halted its preparations for the we have so far managed to qualify five N of all time. Olympics on March 31, just two days athletes,” Serufho said. “So we cannot 1:43.73. Born in Marobela, Amos started out just before the country began with its say we have lost; I mean we have put A few weeks after the World Junior as a 5000m runner and a steeplechaser. lockdown which was meant to curb the athletes like Galefele Moroko in a good Championships Amos made his maiden He represented Botswana for the spread of the virus. Weeks after that, position to run a lot of diamond league appearance at the Olympics on which - the International Olympic Committee meets when everything returns to nor- first time during the 2010 CO he marked his presence on the world SASSA Athletics Champion- also took a decision to postpone the mal.” of athletics. That is after he sent ships which were held in Olympics that were scheduled to take He said the postponement of the spams of elation and joy to Bo- Botswana, he secured a gold place in Tokyo, Japan from the 24th of Olympics is a blessing in disguise to tswana, all the way from London medal in 1500m at the time. July to August 9. BNOC as it will by extension prepare after securing a 800m silver med- After that, he went on to do They will now take place from the athletes for the 2022 Commonwealth al at the Olympics, the coun- wonders for the country 23rd of July to the 8th of August 2021 Games, 2022 World Athletics Champi- try’s first ever podium by securing a gold still in Tokyo. onships and 2024 Olympic Games. “So finish at the global medal in 1000m Just like many other National Olym- this is a very good investment for us, it sporting show- during the Af- pic Committees around the world, the is not money down the drain,” he said. piece. BNOC was busy gearing up for the rican Southern The then So far, only five athletes in Nijel Region Youth world summer games before the CO- Amos (men’s 800m) and three female 18 year lad, Champions VID-19 happened ultimately spending 400m athletes, Christine Botlogetswe emerged from which were over P5 million on preparations. The , Moroko as well as Amantle Mont- the callow and also held in left the world money was used on readying athletes sho, have qualified for the Olympics. Botswana.His awe struck af- from sporting codes like athletics, tae- Keamogetse Kenosi has also qualified kwondo, swimming, boxing, weight- feat during the ter finishing for the games being the first ever local competition lifting, judo and karate. female boxer to do so. The country is second behind earned him a According to BNOC Communica- yet to qualify top athletes like Naomi Kenyan, Da- spot at the inau- tion and Marketing Manager Lame Ruele, Karabo Sibanda and Ofentse vid Rudisha, gural Africa Youth Ramokate, the money was spent on Bakwadi just to mention a few. in a blister- Games which were ing 800m fi- held in Rabat, Mo- nal, record- rocco on which he ing a time of won the country a 1:41.73. Now bronze medal in Amos is a Dia- 1000m at the com- mond League petition. trophy winner, Amos then multiple African formed part of the champions, Com- team that represent- monwealth Games ed Botswana during gold medallist the 2011 African Ju- among many oth- nior Athletics Cham- er titles that he pionships, he won has secured. Page 24 SPORT Wednesday 10 June 2020 The Botswana Gazette Kavazovic Set For Sensational Rollers Return • Kavazovic’s credentials tick all the boxes of Rollers’ coaching advert • Kavazovic’s contract at Galaxy set to expire soon • Preliminary talks held in Block 10 • Rollers deny any contact with Kavazovic

BONGANI MALUNGA separates him from the rest. seek permission to negotiate a deal with the fate of the 2019/2020 season. Nikola Another aspect of the advert which is other clubs, that rule only applies to is the Jwaneng Galaxy coach, he is un- ownship Rollers are believed to heavily linked to Kavazovic is the club’s players. der contract right? We have not had any be on the cusp of giving Nikola pursuit of a video analyst, information Contacted for comment about their contact with him, he belongs to another TKavazovic a grand return to reaching Gazette Sport states that the coach’s position, Galaxy officials -po club. We cannot make any decisions coach the club next season as his current Serbian is the only coach who has a ded- litely declined to comment on the mat- while we have no clear picture of how contract with title rivals Jwaneng Gal- ter stating that they will release a press the season will progress,” Shah told this axy is set to expire. The Gaborone giants icated video analyst in the country, the video analyst is in his technical team at statement by the end of the week, they reporter. recently released an advert for the head Galaxy. Other reports indicate that pre- stated that the chairman will address the coach position and on close inspection Kavazovic had a successful spell at liminary talks for the Rollers head coach topic in full. Rollers whereby he won the 2017/2018 observers believe that the position could position took place in Block 10 recently Rollers president Jagdish Shah denied BTC Premiership and the Mascom Top be perfectly set up for Kavazovic whose credentials tick all of the boxes. with Kavazovic said to have met with any contact with Kavazovic stating that 8, he also created a historic moment as he The Rollers advert requires appli- Rollers’ top brass. they would not make an approach for a became the first coach to lead Rollers to cants to possess a CAF A License or any With his contract at Galaxy about to coach who is still under contract with an- the group stage of the CAF Champions level equivalent or above that qualifica- end, this publication understands that other club. “We are seeking a new head League. The coach still admires Rollers tion. Interestingly, no local coach in the Kavazovic is allowed to hold negotia- coach, we have already advertised that and it is believed that the admiration is league has a CAF A License while Ka- tions with interested clubs as he will be post. We are still far from finalizing our mutual as he left the club on good terms vazovic has a UEFA Pro License which a free agent soon. He is not required to search because we are waiting to learn in his previous tenure.

Down Memory Lane: When Mogorosi Ended Punch’s Bafana Career

Bongani Malunga became an outlet for Zebras’ forward forrays, they had realized that Punch he UB Stadium was a happy could no longer deal with Mogorosi’s hunting ground for the Zebras pace and trickery. After being bam- Tduring the 2010s, the stadium boozled by Mogorosi for most of them was a fortress as some of the conti- match, Bafana interim coach Steve nent’s best teams could not get past Khompela decided he had seen enough the Stanley Tshosane led side at the as he substituted Masenamela in the 60th time. On June 9, 2012 South Africa minute as he had been booked, the risk entered UB Stadium in a 2014 World of a second yellow card was well alive Cup Qualifier that was billed to be a as he struggled to deal with Mogorosi. hard fought battle as the Zebras had At the time, Punch was one of South made significant strides. Africa’s best fullbacks but on that par- There were numerous duels on the ticular day Mogorosi effectively ended day but the one which stood out was the his international career. Although the tussle between Joel Mogorosi and Bafa- game was not his last for Bafana, it set na Bafana leftback Punch Masenamela. the wheels in motion for the end of his Mogorosi made light work of Masenam- Bafana career as he played only three ela as he tossed and turned him on the games more before being snubbed for flanks while leaving the Bafana fullback more international call ups. The game flat footed on many occasions. ended 1-1 with goals from Morgan Mogorosi found joy on the wing and Gould and Ofentse Nato. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 10 June 2020 Page 25

Wednesday 03June 2020 P9.50 (Incl) VAT Butler Linked With Gaborone United, Galaxy

BONGANI MALUNGA tified as a suitable appointment in the club’s aim to reclaim the glory days of ormer Zebras head coach Peter winning trophies. Butler has recently been linked According to sources, Butler’s Fwith a return to Botswana to knack for identifying and nurturing take charge of Gaborone United with young talent bodes well with Moy- Jwaneng Galaxy also credited with in- agoleele’s vision as they have a terest. The Liberia national team coach squad with talented young play- is believed to be amongst a list of ers who complement the expe- coaches who are lined up to take over rienced members of the team. the GU head coach position on a perma- Butler is also a close friend nent basis but sources have disclosed that he has also been earmarked for the of GU director and financier Galaxy post with Nikola Kavazovic’s Nicholas Zackhem, the two contract about to elapse. have continued their friend- Sources have stated that Galaxy have ship and they are in con- stepped ahead of GU and they have stant communication. already expressed their interest in him However, Zackhem while GU are still pondering making a told Gazette Sport that al- move. Galaxy signed Kavazovic to a though he is still in regular six month deal in January, he is widely contact with Butler they tipped to leave and the club has the fi- have not talked about his nancial resources to lure a coach of But- potential return to Bo- ler’s qualifications as a replacement. tswana. “Coach But- Contacted for comment, Galaxy of- ler is a good friend of ficials told Gazette Sport that the news mine, we chat often, surrounding their head coach post is however we have not only speculation at this point. “Those discussed employ- are just rumours, we have been linked ment, besides he is with many coaches. Right now our sole busy in Liberia,” focus is to navigate through this tough Zackhem told this COVID-19 situation, we are not in a publication. hurry to make any decisions. We are only focusing on the resumption of the Butler took charge of Liberia in season,” a Galaxy official stated. The Butler and Zackhem links August last year, GU are currently under the tutelage he has managed of Pontsho Moloi on an interim basis, to guide the na- the club is keen to see him continue his tion to the group good start but higher level coaching stage of the Qatar qualifications are proving to be an ob- 2022 World Cup stacle at the moment. Qualifiers after With that in mind, the club is actively eliminating Si- looking for alternatives and the latest erra Leone in reports state that Butler has been iden- the first round.

“Coach Butler is a good friend of mine, we chat often, however we have not discussed employment, besides he is busy in Liberia.”