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The readiness of Botswana health sector questioned BDP MPS TO It turns out that inspite of official information and the hype created SUMMON by the Ministry, no order for medical supplies from China was ever PRESIDENT made, but half of the money that was budgeted for that procurement MASISI has been spent elsewhere., says the Finance PS Page 8 Story on Page 2 Masisi/ Ramaphosa: A Decline In Diplomatic Relations Page 11

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Terms and conditions apply. Page 2 news Wednesday 01 July 2020 The Botswana Gazette medical supplies worth Local Government in buy- these funds were used to over P2.4 billion procured ing and distributing food settle hotel bills for quaran- from China” during an ex- baskets. We have also been tines and to procure medi- traodinary sitting of Parli- assisting the Ministry of cal supplies such as PPEs ment in May. Health in buying medical and testkits for the Ministry However, less than equipment, supplies and of Health. Jack Ma and the REVEALED two months after Min- testkits. We have also just US Embassy have donated ister Matsheka’s public established a government several PPEs and testkits. announcement,it turns out loan guarantee scheme.” This accounting not- that no such order for any Health experts the coun- withstanding, a number The P2.4 Billion such supplies was ever try’s health system is like- of corruption allegations made. “The truth of the ly to buckle in the after- have arisen regarding use matter is that there was math of this development of funds at the Ministry of never an order of P2.4 bil- should there be an upsurge Health. The Directorate on COVID-19 Deception lion made,” the Permanent of COVID-19 infectios. Corruption and Economic Secretary for the Ministry Government has already Crime (DCEC) has con- of Health and Wellness, withdrawn more than P1 firmed investigating some • Astonishing revelation in the P2.4bn medical supplies saga Dr Wilfred Mandlebe, told billion from the Ministry of of them. • No such order was ever made - Finance PS The Botswana Gazette Health’s 2020/21 recurrent To-date P482 million has Monday afternoon. budget due to budgetary been spent on the govern- constraints. ment wage subsidies. This • The readiness of Botswana health sector questioned "The process Upon being contacted, fund is disbursed through of buying theMinister of Health, Dr the Botswana Unified • Half of the P2.4bn already spent Lemogang Kwape, did not Revenue Service (BURS) these medical answer his phone yesterday which has reported hav- LETLHOGILE MPUANG fight against COVID-19, needed to help in the fight (Tuesday). ing had a hard time deal- but it emerged from his PS against COVID-19. supplies has been HOW THE P2.4 BIL- ing with double-dipping by he Government Dr. Alfred Mandlebe that “The process of buying triggered by LION WAS USED – MIN- some companies. of Botswana has the state has rather used these medical supplies has ISTRY OF FINANCE Over P350 million has Tabandoned its the money for something been triggered by the dan- the danger that A document titled “Up- been used to fund social plans of procuring medi- else. ger that COVID-19 poses date on COVID-19 Relief relief programmes through cal supplies worth P2.4 Infact, it turns out that to our country’s exposed COVID-19 poses Fund June 2020” from the the Ministry of Local Gov- billion from manufacturers inspite of official informa- health systems due to the to our country’s Ministry of Finance shows ernment and Rural Devel- in China, raising questions tion to that effect and the nature of the disease,” that as at June 2020, gov- opment. In May, the Coor- dinator of Covid-19 Food regarding the readiness of hype it created, no order Matsheka said in a press exposed health ernment has spent P911 Relief Programme, Gabriel Botswana’s health sector for medical supplies from conference that was broad- million of the P2.4 billion systems due to Seeletso, said 317 787 should a COVID-19 crisis China was ever made, but cast live on Btv. “The on COVID-19 since the households countrywide hit, The Botswana Gazette half of the money that was medical supplies are worth declaration of the State of the nature of the had already been assisted. is reliably informed. budgeted for that procure- P 2.4 billion and we are Public Emergency (SoPE). But the awarding of ten- In April 2020, the Min- ment has been spent on expecting them to arrive disease.” These funds went to the ders for provision of food ister of Finance and Eco- something different. anytime soon.” wage subsidies, food ham- “We put that money aside baskets under his pro- nomic Planning, Dr Thape- The P2.4 billion was set Because of the vast pers, health supplies and to pay as we ordered.We gramme has also been sur- lo Matsheka, told a news aside to help capacitate the amount of money in- social relief. even issued a press release rounded by controversy. conference that Botswana local health sector, through volved, the Leader of the A total of P76 149 702 that a part of these funds Overpricing of food items had turned to China to procurement of hospital Opposition Dumelang 00 has been spent on health would go wage subsidies. sought for the programme procure medical supplies beds, ventilators, test- Saleshando asked Matshe- Secondly, we have been supplies. According to the has also been an accusation worth P2,4 billion in the ing and other equipments ka to provide “details of assisting the Ministry of PS for health, Mandlebe, levelled at supermarkets.

Motumise a judge. Court Shields Masisi from NPF Case In his founding affidavit on that case, Khama who was the first respondent, • Court protects President from giving evidence in NPF looting case was allegedly siphoned off president Ian Khama gave sought to justify his deci- the NPF. evidence in 2015 in a case sion. “First, in appointing • When president, Khama gave evidence in Motumise case Justice Radijeng said he which prominent lawyer judges, I take into account • Accused says Masisi was a principal recipient of NPF proceeds would provide reasons for and judge aspirant (now a broad range of material his ruling in the course of judge), Omphemetse Mo- considerations, including the week. tumise and the Law So- TEFO PHEAGE matters of national securi- gweetsi with a shield of case for the defence While the constitution ciety of Botswana (LSB) ty, the socio-political situ- judicial protection from considerably because in protects the President from had taken Khama to court n a sudden turn of ation in Botswana, public being subpoenaed to its view, the President prosecution through an im- for his decision to refuse events, Justice God- perceptions of the relevant give evidence in the case would advance their munity clause, it does not to endorse a recommenda- frey Radijeng of Ga- candidate and the judicia- I of the looting of the Na- cause for the reason that protect him from giving tion by the Judicial Service borone High Court has ry,” Khama stated. tional Petroleum Fund. he received a part of the evidence in court. Former Commission to appoint covered President Mok- This will set back the total P250 million that To Page 19

*O er online available with online orders. Terms and conditions apply. Tableware not included. Serving suggestion only. Ingredients’ and allergens’ Order now list available on request. Garnish not included. Price valid until 31 August 2020, or while stocks last. Valid in Botswana restaurants only. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 01 July 2020 news Page 3 DISS elections scandal comedy of errors A ‘P15 Million elections’ scandal cover-up plot involving a local company, World of Oath and the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DISS) is proving to be a classic case of ‘Comedy of Errors’. In the latest episode, a fed-up law firm, Lerumo Mogobe legal practitioners has decided to cut ties with their controversial client, World of Oath on all matters of representation, further threatening legal action against them (client) for allegedly bringing their name into disrepute, Writes TEFO PHEAGE. he laughable aspects of the saga Mogobe law firm yesterday pulled the plug tice to the Attorney General and a copy serving the said Statutory Notice was a have not only bruised lawyers- on Tau and withdrawn their representation of same was served on the Directorate of miscommunication and/or that there has Tclient relationship but have always on all his cases. Intelligence and Security Services. Proof been change in your instructions to us sown seeds of distrusts between World In a letter to Tau copied to Maben- of service of the Statutory Notice, by way and/or that the instructions may have been of Oath partners Temo Tau and Williams gano, the law firm managing partner, Le- of an extract of the letter, was sent to you withdrawn,” reads the letter from the law- Mabengano and allegedly depicted the rumo Mogobe and World of Oath lawyer, and your business partner, Mr Williams yers to Tau and Mabengano. DISS director, Peter Magosi as the invis- Tsholofelo Mvungama expressed their dis- Mabengano on the same day. At no point, On Tau’s letter distancing his company ible cause of their troubles. In the overall appointment at the duo’s attitude and mo- after the delivery of the Statutory Notice, from the law firm in relation to the service scheme of things, the biggest winner it tives, “as you are aware, pursuant to your have you indicated to us that the step of of the Statutory Notice, the lawyers said seems is the latter. instructions, we delivered a Statutory No- To Page 19 Following their engagement with Le- rumo Mogobe attorneys to exert pressure on the DISS to pay what was said to be a P15 million elections bill work, World of Oath last week somersaulted, denying all the claims made in the demand letter to DISS and further disowning the law firm. In the letter purported to be an apology to the DISS director, Magosi, World of Oath director, Temo Tau further extends an apology to the latter, his organization and the country saying “we find this very defamatory and tantamount to tarnish the image of your good organization, yourself and together with our country.” Tau further promises Magosi that he will investigate the matter through their lawyers. It is not known which lawyers he is referring to. Although he disowns Le- rumo Mogobe legal practitioners, the law firm has been representing him for a while on some matters different for the DISS one, two of which involve a Bangladeshi businessman, Didarul Islam Bhuyan- Cas- es numbers: CCMBR-001696-2019 AND MAHBR-000307-19. Bhuyan confirmed in an interview with this publication that he has matters with Tau who is represented by Lerumo Mogobe legal practitioners. He declined to share further details on the matter. This long relationship is further attested to by Tau ‘s partner Williams Mabengano who says the lawyer Tsholofelo Mvungama has been their lawyer and adviser for a very long time. “We know the firm, the lawyer has been our support system for a very long time but we have never instructed them to act on the matter. It must have been a mis- understanding, we were just chatting” he said. Asked if the content carried in the P15 million demand letter was all the lawyer’s imagination, Mabengano stressed: “part of it is true but the other is not, however we never instructed him to act on the matter.” He declined to go into the details save to confirm that the DISS indeed owes them, “but its not money for elections but money for tracking and profiling social media pseudo accounts targeting and insulting the president and first lady.” This publication understands that, Ma- bengano is livid at how things have turned out to be. Sources say he is still engaging with Tau on what really happened and how they ended up where they are. Asked about this, Mabengano said he is ironing out his issues with Tau. “Of course we have issues but we are dealing with them like gentlemen”, he said. Maben- gano denied issues of fraud and forgery leveled against him saying: “How can I do that in a company I co-own. That is just rubbish”. Tau did not answer his phone at the time of going for press. In an effort to cleanse its name, Lerumo Page 4 news Wednesday 01 July 2020 The Botswana Gazette ing people would work amidst low Government plans to draw down household income and rising costs on the Government’s portion of the of living. foreign exchange reserves (Govern- TAXES, AND MORE TAXES! Contacted for comment, Dr. Al- ment Investment Account), which fred Mandlebe, Permanent Secre- only has about P20 billion. Further, tary (PS) in the Ministry of Finance the government plans external/for- The Recovery Plan’s Heavy Cost On Taxpayers said the ERTP document is not yet eign borrowing as well as domes- official and for that he could not re- tic borrowing (bond issuance). The spond. sale of assets through privatisation Said a Finance Lecturer at the is also in the offing together with University of Botswana (UB), “Yes increasing domestic revenue gen- indeed, chances are that we will see eration. Interestingly though, the these being implemented. The gov- preferred options are domestic bor- ernment will not be diversifying but rowing and revenue mobilisation. it will just be increasing revenues This simply means that while do- from those old sources at the ex- mestic borrowing is an option, the pense of ordinary citizens.” government plans on raising signifi- He said government has been cant money through increased taxes wary of the fact that any upward in- and levies to the ordinary Motswana crease in those impositions will af- as its first option. fect the social life of its own people, However, since increasing taxes but now with its traditional sources and borrowing domestically is on of revenue seeing a decline, govern- its own unlikely to be sufficient ment has become less circumspect to meet the entire funding needs and more driven by necessity. of P40 billion. The estimated total If government digs deeper into cost of ERTP spending is P20 bil- the pockets of taxpayers then their lion over 2.5 years. In addition, the share of take home income will anticipated budget deficit over the dwindle. Botswana is amongst the same period is P20 billion, making ith exactly P40 “A considerable portion of Electronic Billing Machines lowest paying in Southern Africa, a total of approximately P40 billion billion needed to the remaining financing gap (EBMs) for VAT registered with average earnings of around to be funded. finance the gov- will need to be filled by do- entities to improve tax compli- P5300, according to Statistics Bo- On the positive side, government W tswana. To him, if VAT goes up says there is considerable potential ernment’s Economic Recov- mestic resource mobilisation, ance and collection efficiency. ery and Transformation Plan as already noted in the 2020 Moreover, the government is for example, the cost of basics like for increased borrowing through (ERTP), government’s top Budget Speech,” the ERTP considering the introduction of food will hike the cost of living and the issuance of government bonds, two preferred financing strat- noted. carbon taxes, raising the fuel the national inflation rate, which which currently amounts to around egies include borrowing do- During the budget speech, tax and other levies on road the Bank of Botswana managed 7.5 percent of GDP. This compares mestically and domestic rev- Minister of Finance and Eco- users. for keep within its 3 to 6 percent with a legal limit on total domestic enue generation, which simply nomic Development Dr. The ERTP team believes range. Further, the UB don wor- borrowing (including guarantees) of means raising taxes, electricity Thapelo Matsheka said in this should reduce the need for ries that COVID-19 has affected 20 percent of GDP, and an “ideal” and water tariffs as well as in- pursuit of a healthier fiscal government financial support household incomes and that such size for an efficient, liquid govern- troducing more taxes, KE- position, an estimated P500 and allow these corporations increased taxation could worsen it. ment bond market of 15 percent ABETSWE NEWEL reports. million will be collected from to raise funds in the market on At Kgori Capital though, Kwabena of GDP. It says finance for budget Electricity and Water tariffs Batswana as new levies and the strength of their own bal- Antwi, Portfolio Manager believes deficits and the ERTP can be raised will be significantly raised to charges. Effective April 1st, all ance sheets. the cost of Government services is by doubling the size of total govern- market levels within a speci- levies and charges in Botswa- Further, the government says not cost reflective and is a burden ment borrowing from P15 billion to fied period of 3 – 5 years. Just na were to be hiked. those able to pay should bear a on Government via subventions and P30 billion. recently, power tariffs were The state says in addition greater portion of the cost of subsidies. “The additional P15 billion of hiked by 22 percent, but the to raising user charges and providing public services by To him, the purpose of the ERTP borrowing can be sourced from do- government plans more power fees for public services, there Government pay, through user is to push Botswana into high in- mestic savers. It may also be neces- and water tariff increases. is need to urgently initiate a fees. come status where on a net-basis sary to draw down some funds from In the ERTP, the govern- programme and timetable with “Education is one area that households will be better off even the GIA, say P5 billion, which to- ment says parastatals such as respect to more taxes and lev- could be considered, but the after the proposed additional taxes gether with increased domestic bor- Botswana Power Corpora- ies aimed at raising additional principle could be extended and levies. rowing would cover half (P20 bil- tion (BPC) and Water Utili- revenues from the taxpayer, to to some components of health FINANCING THE ERTP lion) of the government’s financing ties Corporation (WUC), reduce budget deficit and fi- care.,” the ERTP reads further At Kgori Capital, Antwi says ad- needs through to the end of NDP 11 with high capital expenditure nancing gap. stressing the need to expand ditionally, the Government plans to (2022/23),” the government says. needs, can potentially raise The document says there coverage of taxes to areas like borrow in order to fund the ERTP. Antwi says there is no guarantee their own funds from capital will be an adjustment of the unused land, updating of prop- “It is considering doubling the that that there will be better imple- markets, but they need to be Value Added Tax (VAT) to 14 erty valuations and reduction size of its bond programme to mentation, but the Government has able to charge cost-reflective percent over a 2-year period, of tax exemptions. P30billion. However the key to en- recognized its previous shortcom- tariffs to become financially and substantial scaling down Dr. Keith Jefferis, the new suring that there are enough funds ings and plans to establish a Major self-sustaining and eliminate of zero-rated and exempted Senior Economic Policy Advi- available to implement projects is a Projects Unit which will be respon- dependence on transfers and items. sor in the Ministry of Finance combination of revenue mobilisa- sible for the management of all proj- subsidies from government. Further the government said he was not in a position and increased borrowing,” he ects above a particular threshold ir- The government simply means plans on increasing withhold- tion to give his comments on says. respective of the nature of the which the two perennial loss makers ing tax rates (like on dividends whether the recovery plan was In the ERTP government men- ministry the project fall under. will have to charge high rates and interest payments re- solid enough to jump start the tions five main options to fund the to make more money. ceived) as well as Introducing economy, and whether tax- ERTP via the Budget.

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ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 01 July 2020 news Page 5 businesses can deliver quality and solutions that are at par with international com- DISS Clears Mahalapye panies standards. What remains a shame is the attitude that major clients like the government, have towards Batswana busi- Prisons Project ness. With this project, the Government has not incurred any cost overruns as such, the controversy that has been propelled is • Ministry of Defence says there was no inflation of price as unfortunate and totally unwarranted,” • Project has been handed over to Prisons Department Seduke said. On DISS Investigation • We are applying interest for late remittance – Defence Concepts “This project was advertised through public expression of interest and later se- LETLHOGILE MPUANG We are still waiting on feedback from lective to the companies that met the EOI. the coordinators office, through escala- We are not aware of any investigation by he Directorate of Intelligence and tion.” any authority, about the project or any Security Services (DISS) is said The Project process concerning ourselves as the suc- Tto have recommended payment of “The very unique Mahalapye Prison cessful contractor. We have long delivered the outstanding balance in the Mahalapye High Security Perimeter Project is one the project, as such we deserve payment, Prisons High Security Perimeter Project, of the many that clearly demonstrates which we are now applying interest for late Thatayaone Seduke following months of investigations, this how Batswana owned and operated remittance.” publication has established. The Botswana Gazette has learned that a letter signed by DISS Deputy Director General Tefo Kgothane was delivered to the Department of Prisons Services three weeks ago. DISS Spokesperson Edward Robert pointed that the DISS Act does not allow for intelligence information to be shared with any third parties, however he noted that upon completion of every investigation, they advise and ‘recommend’ accordingly. The project was awarded to Rosita Enterprises (Pty) Ltd trading as Defence Concepts Botswana in Febuary 2017. The company is owned by local entrepreneur Thatayaone Seduke. Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence Justice and Security Matshidiso Bokole confirmed that the project has been concluded and has already been delivered to the Department of Prisons. “The Ministry confirms that the Ma- halapye Prison Fence Project is complete,” stated the PS on Tuesday (Yes- terday) afternoon. The Project has been handed over to the Client being the De- partment of Prisons.” For his part, Seduke said he was shocked that the client (Prisons) had decided to deduct his company’s payments without consultation

She further pointed out that original contract sum of the project stood at P49, 670,953.92 but due to a revision in the project scope it was later increased to P54, 315,347.52. In closing she revealed that the Department of Prisons were responsible for the payments of the project. Former Acting PS at the Ministry of De- fence Ikwatlhaeng Bagopi told local media in 2018, that the delay in the project was a result of effects of late payments. The project was delivered in Febuary 2019. For his part, Seduke said he was shocked that the client (Prisons) had decided to deduct his company’s payments without consultation. “We are still in shock how the client has unanimously deducted two thirds of our due payment without engagement or at the very least, prior notification. The deduction forms part of the contractually binding amount due to the company and on the basis of their continued delays in payment, one would not be wild to assume that the client has pressure to apply economic suppression on our business. Page 6 news Wednesday 01 July 2020 The Botswana Gazette Deposit Interest Rates THE FUEL CRISIS For the month of July 2020

Type of Deposit Nominal Interest Actual Interest Minimum Opening Account Rates (%) Rates (%) Balance No End In Sight Police Deny Raid On (Lowest-Highest) (Lowest-Highest) (Pula) Current Nil Nil Nil As of today (Wednesday 1st July) the government Strategic Call 0.10% - 0.25% 0.10% - 0.25% 1,000 Fuel Reserves can only sustain Botswana for the next seven Savings 0.20% - 3.75% 0.20% - 3.75% 10 0 days. Botswana Oil Limited (BOL) says it is battling the already Minister Matsheka’s Office 91-Days Fixed Deposit 1.50% - 1.75% 1.50% - 1.75% 1,000 limited supplies from Botswana’s main supplier, South Africa. 6 months 1.75% - 2.00% 1.75% - 2.00% 1,000 Further, transportation trucks’ border delays are exacerbating 12 months 2.05% - 2.25% 2.05% -2.25% 1,000 24 months 2.25% - 2.50% 2.25% -2.50% 1,000 the situation and pressurizing the fuel logistics supply. At least Over 24 months 2.80% - 3.00% 2.80% - 3.00% 1,000 for now, there is no end in sight for the fuel crisis, Staff Writers Prime Lending Rate 5.75% 5.75% KEABETSWE NEWEL and TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO report.

The Prime lending rate of 5.75% is effective from 4th May 2020 Deposit Interest Rates shown are indicative only t Botswana Oil Limited information and helps us make in- For firm rates please contact any of our Branches and Sales and Service Centres: (BOL) Matida Mmipi, Head formed decisions about future sup- Game City Branch - 370 4700 Francistown Branch - 245 0000 Aof Investor Relations says ply plans and advise government Fairgrounds Branch - 367 4600 Selebi Phikwe Branch - 263 1000 Botswana imports all her fuel re- accordingly,” she observes. Airport Junction Branch - 371 9700 Palapye Branch - 494 1000 quirements mainly from South She further mentions that the oth- The Square Branch - 398 5700 Maun Branch - 682 0000 Africa, with 90 percent of total im- er challenge is that the petroleum Ghanzi Sales and Service Centre - 659 8800 portations done by International Oil industry in Botswana operates on a Molepolole Sales and Service Centre - 592 3050 Letlhakane Sales and Service Centre - 298 5011 Companies. willing-buyer willing-seller basis. Kanye Sales and Service Centre - 544 6300 She says the government, She adds that all Oil Companies are through BOL does not control the at liberty to make their own import For deposits more than P1,000,000 please contact 367 4377 importation of fuel into the country. arrangements and most of them Matida states further that BOL only have limited or no storage facilities. imports a limited amount of trading “The majority of their deliveries stock to support the oil companies are done directly to filling stations, in the event they experience supply termed direct bridging in the oil in- challenges. dustry. Due to this state of affairs, She pronounces that the bulk in the event of a supply disruption, of BOL’s imports are strategic re- the effects are felt almost immedi-

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR EXPRESSIONREGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS OF INTEREST FOR MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH FOR REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS lays are putting a significant strain struction of the Ministry of Mineral FACILITIES MOHW/COS/SER/10230/20122016FOR MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH FACILITIES on the fuel logistics supply chain,” Resources, Green Technology and MOHW/COS/SER/10230/20122016 she admits. Energy Security (MMGE). In response to The Botswana Ga- Asked if the strategic stocks are FMBC (Pty) Ltd is contracted to Ministry of Health & Wellness to provide facility management services of its health facilities in the following regions; zette inquiries, she mentions that as not kept for emergency use most- FMBC• (Pty) Ltd Mahalapyeis contracted to Ministry of Health & Wellness to provide facility management services of its health facilities in the following regions; • Sefhare • Mahalapye: Mahalapye District Hospital, 14No. Clinics and 14No. Health Posts of Tuesday morning this week, Bo- ly by the Police Force, the Army • Ngwaketse :West Mahalapye District Hospital, • Sefhare: Sefhare14No. PrimaryClinic Hospital,s and 1 5No.4No. ClinicsHealth andPosts 7No. Health Posts tswana had nine days cover and has and Hospitals to mention but a : Sefhare Primary Hospital, 5No.• Ngwaketse West Clinics and : Mabutsane7No. DHMT Health P Offices,osts 4No. Clinics and 5No. Health Posts released a further two days cover few, MMGE Permanent Secretary : Mabutsane DHMT Offices, 4No. Clinics and 5No. Health Posts FMBC (Pty) Ltd is developing a credible database for the procurement of basic maintenance works at the above facilities worth of fuel, into the market to Mmetla Masire says; “there is a FMBC (Pty) Ltd is developing a credible database for and requires 100% citizenthe procurement of owned contractors basic maintenance workswith interest to make submissions at the above indicating the region for which they wish stabilize the situation. certain point that if we reach we facilities and requires 100% citizen owned cto be registered.ontractors with interest to make submissions indicating the region for “This release started on the 30th will then reserve the fuel for emer- which they wish to be registered• . of June and will continue until the gency measures, for now we can Interested contractors are to submitInterested the following documents; contractors are to submit the following documents; • • PPADB registration codes st PPADB registration codes 1 of July 2020. The government still use it for the public.” • • Valid Tax Clearance Certificate strategic reserves managed by Bo- Pressed further on when the cur- • Valid Tax Clearance Certificate• Certificate of Incorporation Certificate of Incorporation• Completed Registration Form ( To be collected from FMBC (Pty) Ltd office as mentioned below) tswana Oil Limited have a total ca- rent fuel supply situation is going COLLECTION OCompleted Registration FormF EOI REGISTRATION FORM ( To be collected from FMBC (Pty) Ltd office as mentioned below) pacity equivalent to fifteen days to normalize, Masire notes; “It • COLLECTION OF EOI REGISTRATION FORM cover. On Tuesday, the reserves depends on many sectors and it is • The physical address for collection of registration forms is: FMBCth (Pty) Ltd, Unit 47, 5th Floor, Plot 145, Block B, Lakeview terrace, Gaborone International Finance park, Gaborone, Botswana were at nine days cover, but after very difficult to say. I mean some of • The physical address for collection of registration forms is: FMBC (Pty) Ltd, Unit 47, 5 Floor, Plot 145, Block • The registration form may be collected during working hours between 08:00hrs- 13:00hrs and 14:00hrs- B, Lakeview terrace, Gaborone Internati1st July 2020 onal Finance park, Gaborone, Botswana releasing the two days cover men- the fuel suppliers’ drivers are quar- 17:00hrs with effect from 2nd July 2020. The registration form may be collected during working hours between 08:00hrs- 13:00hrs and 14:00hrs- tioned above, the reserves now re- antined and they run 70 percent 17:00hrs with effect from SUBMISSION OF EOI SUBMISSION OF EOI main at seven days cover without of their fleet, so with more - quar • • Contractors are at liberty to submit their documents in PDF via email: [email protected], subject section normal supply,” explains Mmipi, antined, the situation gets worse. labeled ``FMBC/MOHW/2020-21/EOI`` • Contractors are at liberty to submit their documents in PDF via email: • Submission by hand should be delivered to: [email protected] (Pty) Ltd, Unit 47,, subject section 5th Floor, Plot 145, Block B, Lakeview terrace, implying that if the situation does We could be in trouble this week labeled ``FMBC/MOHW/2020 Gaborone-21/EOI`` International Finance Park, Gaborone,th Botswana, in an envelope marked ``FMBC/ not normalize during the next seven but things might be get better next Submission by hand should be delivered to: MOHW/2020-21/EOI``FMBC (Pty) Ltd, in bold Unit 47, 5 Floor, Plot 145, Block B, Lakeview days, the crisis could worsen, espe- week because some drivers will • The deadline for submission of the required documents is 24th July 2020 at 17:00hrs. • The deadline for submission of the required documents is terrace, Gaborone International Finance Park, Gaborone, Botswana, in an envelope marked 24th July 2020 cially that Strategic Fuel Reserves be back on their trucks, remember ``FMBC/MOHW/2020-21/EOI`` in bold DISCIPLINE TO REGISTER UNDERDISCIPLINE TO REGISTER UNDER would have been depleted. they take two weeks on quarantine. • Building works- Grade OC, A & B Queried on whether BOL has In another week when they come to • • Mechanical works Grade OC, A, B & C • • Electrical works Grade OC, A, B & C some kind of intelligence that de- deliver, they will also be quaran- • Building works- Grade OC, A & B tects situations that could lead to tined, and the situation will be bad Mechanical works Grade OC, A, B & C POINTS TO NOTE shortage like strikes and limited again.” POINTS TO NOTEElectrical works Grade OC, A • The, B & C EOI will be used for the creation of a data base only and does not guarantee award of any tender by the • Ministry/ FMBC (Pty) Ltd supply from the refineries in South Even so, Masire is a bit cagey • The registration shall only apply for the financial year 2020-2021, which commenced April 2020 Africa, Mmipi notes that they do. when questioned on whether Bo- • The EOI will be used for the creation of a data base only and does not guarantee award of any tender by the “Cooperation with our various tswana has challenges with fuel Ministry/ FMBC (Pty) LtdCONTACT PERSON The registration shall only apply fProcurementor the financial year 2020 Coordinator -2021, which commenced April 2020 alliances/stakeholders in the vari- suppliers in South Africa. 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Absa Bank Botswana Limited (registered number BW00001237900) is regulated by the Bank of Botswana. Page 8 news Wednesday 01 July 2020 The Botswana Gazette BDP MPs To Summon President Masisi • MP’s concerned by Masisi ‘secret’ meeting with selected MP’s • Chief Whip confirms request by MPs • We will request for Masisi to be part of our caucus – Kably

LETLHOGILE MPUANG mentary caucus ahead of the July sitting of parliament, The Botswana Gazette has otswana Democratic Party (BDP) established. Members of Parliament (MPs) will Chief Whip and MP for Letlhakeng- Bdemand President Mokgweetsi Lephephe constituency Liakat Kablay has Masisi’s presence at the party’s parlia- confirmed that several BDP MPs have

contacted him to arrange with the party’s leadership to meet Masisi following reports of his secret meeting with a selected number of MPs who have threatened to dump the party. “If one-third of the caucus agrees with the motion then, the party chairman, Slumber Tsogwane, Secretary General Mpho Balopi and myself as the Chief click here Whip will have to arrange to have him (Masisi) in the next caucus,” revealed Kably. He emphasized that all protocols to meet the President should be respected and followed ; “some have even asked me to arrange meetings for them with Masisi sE/^ but I can’t, protocol must be respected WƌŝǀĂƚĞ dĞƌƚŝĂƌǇ /ŶƐƚŝƚƵƚĞ ďĂƐĞĚ ŝŶ 'ĂďŽƌŽŶĞ ŝƐ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ŽĨ ƋƵĂůŝĨŝĞĚ͕ ĐŽŶĨŝĚĞŶƚ͕ ŝŶŶŽǀĂƚŝǀĞ ĂŶĚ ƐĞůĨͲŵŽƚŝǀĂƚĞĚ and followed. I am aware of their issues ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂůƐŝŶƚŚĞĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐĨŝĞůĚƐ͗ sE/^ WƌŝǀĂƚĞ dĞƌƚŝĂƌǇ /ŶƐƚŝƚƵƚĞ ďĂƐĞĚ ŝŶ 'ĂďŽƌŽŶĞ ŝƐ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ŽĨ ƋƵĂůŝĨŝĞĚ͕ ĐŽŶĨŝĚĞŶƚ͕ ŝŶŶŽǀĂƚŝǀĞ ĂŶĚ ƐĞůĨͲŵŽƚŝǀĂƚĞĚ but we first have to take to the party’s ➢ WƌŝŶĐŝƉĂů caucus, which is coming up on the 14th ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂůƐŝŶƚŚĞĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐĨŝĞůĚĐĂĚĞŵŝĐƐ͗ Ͳ dŽƵƌŝƐŵ ĂŶĚ ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝƚǇ DĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ >ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌ ➢ KƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐDĂŶĂŐĞƌ WŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ (July). That is the traditional way of do- ➢ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲ^ĞŶŝŽƌĐĐŽƵŶƚŝŶŐ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌ➢ WƌŝŶĐŝƉĂů ➢ DĂƐƚĞƌƐĞŐƌĞĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐŝŶdŽƵƌŝƐŵĂŶĚ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝƚǇĐĂĚĞŵŝĐ Ͳ dŽƵƌŝƐŵ ĂŶĚͬ ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝƚǇ DĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ >ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌ ing things here in the BDP.” ➢ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲ^ĞŶŝŽƌĐŽŶŽŵŝĐƐĂŶĚ^ƚĂƚŝƐƚŝĐƐ➢ KƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐDĂŶĂŐĞƌ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌ ƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ,ŝŐŚĞƌŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗͘ Nonetheless, he noted that reports of ➢ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲdŽƵƌŝƐŵĂŶĚ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝƚǇ➢ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚͲ^ĞŶŝŽƌĐĐŽƵŶƚŝŶŐ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌ ➢ ϰͲϱzĞĂƌƐŽĨ>ĞĐƚƵƌŝŶŐǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘➢ DĂƐƚĞƌƐĞŐƌĞĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐŝŶdŽƵƌŝƐŵĂŶĚ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝƚǇ ͬ Masisi's secret meetings with selected >ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌ ➢ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲ^ĞŶŝŽƌĐŽŶŽŵŝĐƐĂŶĚ^ƚĂƚŝƐƚŝĐƐ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌ ➢ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͕YƐƐĞƐƐŽƌǁĂƌĚĂŶĚƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ,ŝŐŚĞƌŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚ͘ MPs are a serious call for concern. “I ➢ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲ>ŽŐŝƐƚŝĐƐĂŶĚdƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚ➢ DĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲdŽƵƌŝƐŵĂŶĚ,ŽƐƉŝƚĂůŝƚǇDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ YDŽĚĞƌĂƚŽƌǁĂƌĚ͘ ➢ ϰͲϱzĞĂƌƐŽĨ>ĞĐƚƵƌŝŶŐǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘ hope they are not true, but we will get >ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌ >ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌ ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶ➢ĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͕YƐƐĞƐƐŽƌǁĂƌĚĂŶĚ͘ clarity to all that at our caucus meeting.” ➢ ➢ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲ>ŽŐŝƐƚŝĐƐĂŶĚdƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌ YDŽĚĞƌĂƚŽƌǁĂƌĚ͘ ➢ >ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌ ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶͲ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚ^ƵƉƉŽƌƚKĨĨŝĐĞƌ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐ Ͳ >ŽŐŝƐƚŝĐƐ ĂŶĚ dƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚ➢ DĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌ ĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ͘ ➢ ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶͲĐĐŽƵŶƚƐĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŽƌ➢ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐ Ͳ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ He emphasized that all ➢ ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶͲ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚ^ƵƉƉŽƌƚ➢ KĨĨŝĐĞƌDĂƐƚĞƌƐĞŐƌĞĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐŝŶ>ŽŐŝƐƚŝĐƐ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐ Ͳ ͬ>ŽŐŝƐƚŝĐƐƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ ĂŶĚ dƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚ DĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ >ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌ YƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐĂŶĚǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͗ protocols to meet the ➢ ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶͲĐĐŽƵŶƚƐĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŽƌ,ŝŐŚĞƌŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚ ͘ WŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ ➢ ϰͲϱzĞĂƌƐŽĨ>ĞĐƚƵƌŝŶŐǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘➢ DĂƐƚĞƌƐĞŐƌĞĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐŝŶ>ŽŐŝƐƚŝĐƐ ͬƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ President should be WƌŝŶĐŝƉĂůWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ YƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐĂŶĚǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͗ ➢ ŽĐƚŽƌĂƚĞĞŐƌĞĞͬƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ,ŝŐŚĞƌŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ ➢ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͕YƐƐĞƐƐŽƌǁĂƌĚĂŶĚ,ŝŐŚĞƌŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚ͘ respected and followed ; &ŝĞůĚ͘ WƌŝŶĐŝƉĂůWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ YDŽĚĞƌĂƚŽƌǁĂƌĚ͘ ➢ ϰͲϱzĞĂƌƐŽĨ>ĞĐƚƵƌŝŶŐǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘ ➢ ďŽǀĞϭϬzĞĂƌƐŽĨDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ➢ǆƉĞƌŝ ŽĐƚŽƌĂƚĞĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĞŐƌĞĞͬƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ,ŝŐŚĞƌŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ➢ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͕Y͘ ƐƐĞƐƐŽƌǁĂƌĚĂŶĚ “some have even asked me ĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘^ŚŽƵůĚĂůƐŽŚĂǀĞ>ĞĐƚƵƌŝŶŐǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘&ŝĞůĚ͘ YDŽĚĞƌĂƚŽƌǁĂƌĚ͘ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ ➢ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͕YƐƐĞƐƐŽƌǁĂƌĚ➢ ďŽǀĞϭϬzĞĂƌƐŽĨĂŶĚDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞ ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ͘ to arrange meetings for ➢ YƵĂůŝĨŝĞĚWƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů͘ YDŽĚĞƌĂƚŽƌǁĂƌĚ͘ ĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘^ŚŽƵůĚĂůƐŽŚĂǀĞ>ĞĐƚƵƌŝŶŐǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘ ➢ ϯͲϰzĞĂƌƐŽĨ>ĞĐƚƵƌŝŶŐǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ them with Masisi but I can’t, ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ➢ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͕͘ YƐƐĞƐƐŽƌǁĂƌĚĂŶĚ ➢ ➢ YƵĂůŝĨŝĞĚWƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů͘ YDŽĚĞƌĂƚŽƌǁĂƌĚ͘ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͘ protocol must be respected ➢ ➢ ϯͲϰzĞĂƌƐŽĨ>ĞĐƚƵƌŝŶŐǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘ KƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐDĂŶĂŐĞƌWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ ŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ͘͘ ➢ DĂƐƚĞƌƐĞŐƌĞĞŝŶDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚͬƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ,ŝŐŚĞƌŝŶ ➢ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͘ and followed. I am aware of ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶͲ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚ^ƵƉƉŽƌƚKĨĨŝĐĞƌWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ ZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚ͘ KƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐDĂŶĂŐĞƌWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ͘ ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐŝŶŽƵŶƐĞůůŝŶŐĂŶĚWƐǇĐŚŽůŽŐǇͬ their issues but we first have ➢ ϲͲϴzĞĂƌƐŽĨǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘➢ DĂƐƚĞƌƐĞŐƌĞĞ ŝŶDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚͬƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ,ŝŐŚĞƌŝŶ ƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ,ŝŐŚĞƌŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚ͘ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶ Ͳ^ƚƵĚĞŶƚ^ƵƉƉŽƌƚKĨĨŝĐĞƌWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ ➢ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͘ ZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚ͘ ➢ ϮͲϯzĞĂƌƐŽĨ/ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂůǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐŝŶŽƵŶƐĞůůŝŶŐĂŶĚWƐǇĐŚŽůŽŐǇͬ to take to the party’s caucus, ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ➢ ϲͲϴzĞĂƌƐŽĨǆƉĞƌŝ͘ ĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘ ➢ ŽŵƉĞƚĞŶƚŝŶDŝĐƌŽƐŽĨƚKĨĨŝĐĞWĂĐŬĂŐĞ͘ƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ,ŝŐŚ ĞƌŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚ͘ ➢ ➢ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͘ which is coming up on the ǆƉĞƌƚŝƐĞŝŶ/ŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶdĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚ ➢ ϮͲϯzĞĂƌƐŽĨ/ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂůǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘ ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ͘ th ĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ͘ ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶͲĐĐŽƵŶƚƐĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŽƌWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗➢ ŽŵƉĞƚĞŶƚŝŶDŝĐƌŽƐŽĨƚKĨĨŝĐĞWĂĐŬĂŐĞ͘ 14 (July) ➢ ǆƉĞƌƚŝƐĞŝŶ/ŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶdĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐŝŶĐĐŽƵŶƚŝŶŐͬƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ,ŝŐŚĞƌ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲ^ĞŶŝŽƌĐĐŽƵŶƚŝŶŐ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ ĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ͘ ŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚ͘ ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶͲĐĐŽƵŶƚƐĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŽƌWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ ➢ DĂƐƚĞƌƐĞŐƌĞĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝǌŝŶŐŝŶĐĐŽƵŶƚŝŶŐͬƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ According to reports, Masisi recently ➢ ϮͲϯzĞĂƌƐŽĨ/ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂůǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐŝŶĐĐŽƵŶƚŝŶŐͬƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ,ŝŐŚĞƌ ,ŝŐŚĞƌŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚ͘ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲ^ĞŶŝŽƌĐĐŽƵŶƚŝŶŐ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ met with MPs for Jwaneng-Mabutsane ➢ ŽŵƉĞƚĞŶƚŝŶWĂƐƚĞůĐĐŽƵŶƚŝŶŐ^ŽĨƚǁĂƌĞ͘ŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚ͘ ➢ ➢ DĂƐƚĞƌƐĞŐƌĞĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝǌŝŶŐŝŶĐĐŽƵŶƚŝŶŐͬƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ ϲͲϴzĞĂƌƐŽĨ>ĞĐƚƵƌŝŶŐǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘ ➢ ϮͲϯzĞĂƌƐŽĨ/ŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂůǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘ and Ramotswa Mephato Reatile and ➢ ,ŝŐŚĞƌŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚ͘ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͕YƐƐĞƐƐŽƌǁĂƌĚĂŶĚ ^ĂůĂƌǇĂŶĚĞŶĞĨŝƚƐ͗ ➢ ŽŵƉĞƚĞŶƚŝŶWĂƐƚĞůĐĐŽƵŶƚŝŶŐ^ŽĨƚǁĂƌĞ͘ Molebatsi Molebatsi following rumours YDŽĚĞƌĂƚŽƌǁĂƌĚ͘ ➢ ϲͲϴzĞĂƌƐŽĨ>ĞĐƚƵƌŝŶŐǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘➢ ŽŵƉĞƚŝƚŝǀĞ^ĂůĂƌǇĂŶĚĞŶĞĨŝƚƐ that they could soon defect for former ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ➢ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͕YƐƐĞƐƐŽƌǁĂƌĚĂŶĚ͘ ŝƚŝǌĞŶƐ ƉƌĞĨĞƌƌĞĚ͘ KŶůǇ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞƐ^ĂůĂƌǇĂŶĚĞŶĞĨŝƚƐ͗ ǁŚŽ ŵĞĞƚ ƚŚĞ ĂďŽǀĞ president Ian Khama’s Botswana Patri- YDŽĚĞƌĂƚŽƌǁĂƌĚ͘ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐĐĂŶŚĂŶĚĚĞůŝǀĞƌͬĞŵĂŝůƚŚĞŝƌ➢ ŽŵƉĞƚŝƚŝǀĞĂƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐďĞĨŽƌĞ^ĂůĂƌǇĂŶĚĞŶĞĨŝƚƐ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲ^ĞŶŝŽƌĐŽŶŽŵŝĐƐĂŶĚ^ƚĂƚŝƐƚŝĐƐ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ otic Front (BPF). The ruling BDP has ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞϭϱƚŚ :ƵůǇ ϮϬϮϬ͘ KŶůǇ ƐŚŽƌƚůŝƐƚĞĚ͘ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞƐŝƚŝǌĞŶƐ ǁŝůůƉƌĞĨĞƌƌĞĚ͘ ďĞ ĐĂůůĞĚ KŶůǇ ĨŽƌ ĂŶ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞƐ ǁŚŽ ŵĞĞƚ ƚŚĞ ĂďŽǀĞ ➢ DĂƐƚĞƌƐĞŐƌĞĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐŝŶĐŽŶŽŵŝĐƐĂŶĚ^ƚĂƚŝƐƚŝĐƐͬ already lost more than five sitting coun- ŝŶƚĞƌǀŝĞǁ͘ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐĐĂŶŚĂŶĚĚĞůŝǀĞƌͬĞŵĂŝůƚŚĞŝƌĂƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐďĞĨŽƌĞ ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐͲ^ĞŶŝŽƌĐŽŶŽŵŝĐƐĂŶĚ^ƚĂƚŝƐƚŝĐƐ>ĞĐƚƵƌĞƌWŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ͗ cilors to the same party in recent months. ƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ,ŝŐŚĞƌŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚ͘ ϭϱƚŚ :ƵůǇ ϮϬϮϬ͘ KŶůǇ ƐŚŽƌƚůŝƐƚĞĚ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĐĂůůĞĚ ĨŽƌ ĂŶ ➢ ➢ DĂƐƚĞƌƐĞŐƌĞĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐŝŶŐŝŶĐŽŶŽŵŝĐƐĂŶĚ^ƚĂƚŝƐƚŝĐƐͬ ATI MUST FOLLOW PROTOCOL ϲͲϴzĞĂƌƐŽĨ>ĞĐƚƵƌŝŶŐǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘ dŚĞ,ƵŵĂŶZĞƐŽƵƌĐĞKĨĨŝĐĞ ŝŶƚĞƌǀŝĞǁ͘ ➢ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͕YƐƐĞƐƐŽƌǁĂƌĚĂŶĚƋƵŝǀĂůĞŶƚͬ,ŝŐŚĞƌŝŶZĞůĞǀĂŶƚ&ŝĞůĚ͘/ŵƉĞƌŝĂů^ĐŚŽŽůŽĨƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĂŶĚ^ĐŝĞŶĐĞ͘ – Kably YDŽĚĞƌĂƚŽƌǁĂƌĚ͘ ➢ ϲͲϴzĞĂƌƐŽĨ>ĞĐƚƵƌŝŶŐǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶ&ŝĞůĚ͘W͘K͘ŽǆϴϬϯϰϴ͕'ĂďŽƌŽŶĞ͘ dŚĞ,ƵŵĂŶZĞƐŽƵƌĐĞ KĨĨŝĐĞ Kably also advised local rapper ATI ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞ➢ YYƵĂůŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶǀĂůƵĂƚŝŽŶ͕YƐƐĞƐƐŽƌǁĂƌĚĂŶĚ͘ WůŽƚEŽ͘ϲϬϯϱ͕DĂŝŶDĂůů͕'ĂďŽƌŽŶĞ;/ŵƉĞƌŝĂů^ĐŚŽŽůŽĨƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĂŶĚ^ĐŝĞŶĐĞ͘ĞŚŝŶĚDĂƐĐŽŵƵŝůĚŝŶŐͿ͘ that if he is keen on meeting Masisi, he YDŽĚĞƌĂƚŽƌǁĂƌĚ͘ dĞů͗нϮϲϳͲϯϭϵϬϴϭϬͮ&Ăǆ͗нϮϲϳͲϯϭϵϬϴϭϮW͘K͘ŽǆͮŵĂŝů͗ϴϬϯϰϴ͕'ĂďŽƌŽŶĞ͘ŚƌΛŝƐďƐ͘ĂĐ͘ďǁ should follow the right channels. “Even ➢ ŝƉůŽŵĂŝŶĚƵĐĂƚŝŽŶǁŝůůďĞĂŶĂĚĚĞĚĂĚǀĂŶƚĂŐĞtĞďƐŝƚĞ͗ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ŝƐďƐ͘ĂĐ͘ďǁͬŝŶĚĞǆ͘ƉŚƉͬŝƐďƐ͘ WůŽƚEŽ͘ϲϬϯϱ͕DĂŝŶDĂůů͕ͲĐĂƌĞĞƌƐͬ 'ĂďŽƌŽŶĞ;ĞŚŝŶĚDĂƐĐŽŵƵŝůĚŝŶŐͿ͘ we as MPs, for us to meet the President dĞů͗нϮϲϳͲϯϭϵϬϴϭϬͮ&Ăǆ͗нϮϲϳͲϯϭϵϬϴϭϮͮŵĂŝů͗ŚƌΛŝƐďƐ͘ĂĐ͘ďǁ there is a certain channel that we must tĞďƐŝƚĞ͗ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ŝƐďƐ͘ĂĐ͘ďǁͬŝŶĚĞǆ͘ƉŚƉͬŝƐďƐͲĐĂƌĞĞƌƐͬ follow, so he must do the same. He must first meet with his Ministers and it is only them that can escalate the matter to the President.” The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 01 July 2020 feature Page 9 Corporate Racism And Hidden Slavery: Botswana’s Dilemma A contributor warns that a frustrated nation cannot work to its full potential and that a nation that lives under oppression cannot rise to glory. Republic of the Botswana, President Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi. llow me to begin by extracting words from the Father of the Re- Apublic of Botswana, President Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi. The words that we needed to hear as we entered into a period where we begin to understand those who are with us and those who are not. It is during the first days when the worldwide pandemic hit our borders that we began to realise the true nature of the type of investors we have accommodated in our nation. As we came into distress, joining the global community to fight the pandemic, we entered into a period of lockdown which was a test for the nation and those whom we assume are here to support that vision of our nation’s leadership. These are the words of the President of the Republic of Botswana during the Nations time of affliction; “Rebuile le dikompone gore selo se kes- eru se sewetseng lefatshe lotlhe, mme ban- gwe ba bone ba re swabisitse. Ke bua ka batho baba tsileng barwala bo rampheech- anemme gompieno ke bahumi ba dinale- di. Ba re bontsha gore ga ba kgathale ka Batswana.” –Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi. It is these words that have urged me to express some of the thoughts which have come to my mind while I stand in prayer for the nation of Botswana. The President has continued to present himself to us as a man of vision and a man who understands the pain and torment that one needs to go through in order to fulfil one’s vision. Therefore, I take it that these words were spoken to put back in order those who forgot that being present in this nation is a privilege and that privilege remains a part of the vision presented to the citizenry of Botswana. This is a vision that was not declared behind closed doors nor spoken in secret to the privileged few. It was spoken several times on national stages during campaigns and on national television. Our visionary leader declared that Botswana under his leadership will “Advance Together Towards a More Inclusive Economy,”which is a value and principle that we have bought into as a nation. This is a vision that the Motswana who voted believed and looked forward to this commitment from our leaders. However, there is a question that we never really look into and or our leaders never seem to consider until the economy is under threat. As it is, our economy is not in the hands of the indigenous Batswana, which means that in order for the more inclusive economy that our President wishes to steer the nation towards, there is a section of people who are currently dominat- ing the economy that needs to support the vision of the President and his leadership. The question that we fail to ask is whether these people are supportive of the vision of a more inclusive economy? To page 10 Page 10 feature Wednesday 01 July 2020 The Botswana Gazette

consultation. The biggest culprits were through the laws they have to obey in or- companies which were not completely shut der to receive and continue to hold their for business but continued to operate un- work permits. Some of these permits have Corporate Racism der the “essential services” banner. While actually been over renewed through the other companies were completely shut loopholes that our citizen consultants use From page 9 down and were without any income at all, to keep their own businesses afloat. As an the businesses in “essential services opted Recently His Excellency expressed dis- es to win favour with the presidency that indigenous Motswana, I strongly believe to skeletonise their staff by forcing them that one of the laws or oaths they take is pleasure at the way these dominant play- took first place. Many of these companies into rotated leave. Some of their employees ers have failed to consider the welfare of rushed to answer the call to donate to the to ensure they prioritize the welfare of the were forced into involuntary lockdown and citizens of Botswana. I also believe that the citizen employees of the Republic of Covid-19 Relief Fund while they rob and later lost their leave days without consulta- Botswana. Many of these companies have inconvenience their employees who have when applying to do business in Botswana tion. This is despite the Minister of Labour and to receive work permits in Botswana, been involved in Corporate Social Respon- worked hard over the years to grow their clearly warning against such practices, sibility initiatives over the years,making it businesses. they agree to work towards the vision of which to us the citizenry is an indication the Presidency of Botswana.The agree to look like they have the welfare of the citi- While they were posing for pictures with that these companies have no respect for zens at heart. But when the time came, and big cheques, behind the scenes their em- work towards fulfilling whatever roadmap the presidency. the President has set before the nation and their allegiance to the presidency or leader- ployees were being forced to go on leave Let me remind us that many of these ship put to the test, it was not the welfare of and robbed of their hard earned leave days to make Botswana a better nation. companies and their directorships are not The error that our nation has made over the citizens that turned up as first priority during the lockdowns.Some employees Botswana citizens but are permit holders but their greed and desperate PR exercis- were forced to take pay cuts without any the years is that the leadership has prom- who have sworn allegiance to the nation ised so many things to the voter but failed to ensure that those who are non-citizens are made accountable for their lack of con- SELEBI PHIKWE TOWN COUNCIL tribution to the commitments set by the presidency. It should be made clear that when the President of the Republic of Bo- Telephone: 2610570 PRIVATE BAG 001 tswana stands before his people to speak, Fax: 2614854 SELEBI PHIKWE he is addressing everyone who is a Citi- Telegrams: MEEPONG BOTSWANA zen and a temporary citizen by means of a residential or work permit. An example of the continued defilement of the President’s vision is the rate of unemployment caused by foreign owned businesses in Botswana. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS While the President is promising to fight unemployment, we have companies that LEASING, RE-DEVELOPMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ANNE ADAM’S FAMILY PARK continue to contribute to unemployment CONTRACT REFERENCE NO: SPTC/PPHEM/01/2020 in Botswana through corporate racism and hidden slavery.

LEASING, RE-DEVELOPMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ANNE ADAM’S FAMILY PARK "We were never oppressed or discriminated against as Request for Proposals a nation but our desperation Selebi Phikwe Town Council holds title to an entire 13 hectare plot 922, commonly known as Anne Adam’s Park. The site in question is located has brought us to the point within the area designated by Selebi Phikwe Planning Area Development Plan (SPPADP 2011-2035) as Central Business District (CBD). Its position is deemed advantageous as it is somewhat linked to other precincts such as existing bus and taxi rank soon to be re-developed to include a higher order shopping centre, the district hospital, offices and a residential neighbourhood. Despite it being centrally located, the park of calling anyone who is our is under-utilized hence the need to re-invent and re-focus the activities it offers and its management thereof. source of income “Lekgoa SCOPE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS lame.” Proposals for leasing, re-developing and operating of Anne Adam’s Family Park owned by Selebi Phikwe Town Council requests 100% citizen owned Companies domiciled in Botswana shall: 1. Provide an upgrade scheme of Anne Adam’s Family Park that includes Corporate racism is the new kind of rac- • Proposal on how existing park components/ activities will be re-developed or upgraded to enhance their current status and ism that continues to smile at the citizenry outlook. while exploiting them, oppressing them 2. Outline an effective management and operation plan of activities within the Park to ensure coordination and ruling over them with an iron fist. This with a view towards improving leisure time of Selebi Phikwe residents. is the type of racism that is imported un- Site Map der the cover of creating employment and contributing to the national economic objectives while in actual fact the citizens are the ones who work while their taskmasters enjoy huge salaries and benefit from the colour of their skin. Corporate racism continues to allow certain positions to be reserved for foreigners despite the government investing heavily to educate citizens for these positions. In certain companies, these positions are reserved because the head office is in a foreign land, which means the person preferred to head operations in Botswana should be a foreigner despite there being Batswana who qualify for the positon. Corporate racism is evident in the high salaries and benefits awarded to under- qualified foreignerswhile qualified citizens holding the same positions in the same citizens hide because of their need and desperation for employment. We were never oppressed or discriminated against as a nation but our desperation has brought us to the point of calling anyone who is our source of income “Lekgoa lame.” Corporate racism cannot survive on its own or maintain itself without hidden slav- Interested bidders are advised to access Selebi Phikwe Town Council Facebook Page for complete Request for Proposal. Inquiries ery. We are in a season when the whole relating to the Request for Proposal may be addressed to Mr. S. Ditalelo (2612119) or Ms. Kesego Siamang (2512155). Closing date for world is crying out, “Black Lives Matter!” th submission of responses to the Request for Proposals is 10 July 2020 at 1000hrs. It is a phrase that has been there for gen-

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is a separation of powers in even threatening legal each nation, but the reality against media reporting Masire/Mandela To Masisi/ of diplomatic work is that on the connections. Media diplomacy lies at the centre reports indicate this may of the international world. be one of the reasons for Which brings us to Ra- a lack of enthusiasm from maphosa. The South Afri- the South African govern- Ramaphosa: A Decline In can, himself experienced ment. “Our clients formed in the arduous negotiations the impression that the de- for South Afric’s libera- lay is deliberate and that it tion and trade union work, is because of the individu- surely ought to have known als involved. Our brief is Diplomatic Relations these basic facts of high- to ensure that it happens. level political leadership. Our clients have instructed By turning to South Africa’s Afrikaner rights movement for assistance, Botswana has reached a Tiroyakgosi should have us because they have been never found himself having snowballed and cannot con- point of no return in its diplomatic decline with the government of the southern neighbour. It is to decide how to approach tinue with the investigation. a crisis of cooperation from The legal process is to en- the lowest point in the history of the two countries’ diplomatic relations and in a way a vote of no the South African Govern- gage with the Departments confidence in both leaders’ statecraft, writes TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA ment. A legal matter should of International relations have never been left to de- and Cooperation (DIRCO). generate into a diplomatic We will go as far as we can he historical diplo- Nelson Mandela, during work of SADC. We also means and colleagues can mess. The “Butterfly” case to ensure that they respond. matic relationship then apartheid South Af- value your leadership in cooperate between bor- is not a small case, and even Whatever steps necessary, between Botswana rica’s painful transition the region`s efforts to pro- ders. But at the very top of T in South Africa it would even if we have to approach and South Africa is at its from the racist apartheid mote peace and stability on that pyramid are the two have registered as impor- to ensure a response we will worst health in decades. programme to democratic our sub-continent and fur- heads of state, in this case tant. Afterall, Ramaphosa do that,” Nel stated. If anyone needed the evi- rule, landed in Gaborone. ther afield,” stated Mande- the Presidents. In simple has the largest compliment Now, Nel must be pinch- dence, it was right there It was a very important trip la. It would not be incorrect terms, if a police officer at of intelligence officers on ing himself. Suddenly he on Wednesday when DPP through which the libera- to conclude that the two Old Naledi wants a suspect the subcontinent. The al- is given a blank cheque to Director Stephen Tiroyak- tion icon sought to sustain statesmen would collapse in Katlhehong, there is a legations are staggering. If pluck the wings of his po- gosi revealed, under me- international pressure on in shock were they to rise Botswana Police Service indeed multibillions of pula litical opponents, the black dia questioning that their the crumbling apartheid re- from the grave today and structure through which he/ have been siphoned off South African government. South Africa colleague had gime so as to keep it mov- find Tiroyakgosi and Nel in she can rely on to engage Botswana and into South He can be expected to be “snowballed” their request ing the country towards that press conference. the police in South Africa. Africa. Ramaphosa ought relentless, his core objec- for assistance in the “But- democratic rule to which it Failing that, they may en- to know about it even be- tive being to prove the in- terfly” case. A point that was taking slow, tentative gage the commissioners The “Butterfly” fore Masisi mentions it. We eptitude of a black govern- the Afrikaner rights activist steps. Botswana was the themselves or escalate to case implicates have to work from the as- ment. Nel knows the NPA and powerful lawyer, Ger- first country to visit on this ministers responsible for sumption that Ramaphosa inside out and has connec- rie Nel, was happy to re- trip, which would take six South African foreign affairs. At the very is as informed about these tions and sources in South peat was that the Botswana weeks and include many top of that is the presiden- political and allegations and indeed the Africa’s corporate world. In Government had failed to African countries, as well cy, Masisi and Ramaphosa potential facts as Masisi, short, in Nel, Tiroyakgosi get South African govern- as Western capitals. Six business royalty would have to engage the whether the latter is shar- has found a bulldog. But ment cooperation, and they years later after success- matter and seek to have Bridgette ing these with him or not. there is a catch, Afroforum were now turning, for their ful elections and Mandela, the police officer assisted If Tiroyakgosi seeks assis- is a political organism and final push, to the Afrikaner this time as President, wel- Motsepe-Radebe, somehow. tance from South Africans Nel’s work will be viewed rights lobby figurehead comed the then close ally This cooperation at top and most in investigations, Rama- through a political prism. himself. President Ketumile Ma- level infers a certain depth phosa would have known And it is in that light that Here, the head of a pros- sire to Cape Town where importantly or relations, for example, what that inquiry is about. Botswana’s role in it will ecuting authority in one the latter addressed the all that the parties trust each sister-in-law But say Ramaphosa did be seen by the majority of country was turning to an important Constitutional other’s processes and seek not know, Masisi ought South Africans. If this thing Afrikaner rights pressure Assembly. Later that day to Ramaphosa to affirm them by assisting to have made sure he got goes all the way to the top group to get a shot at forc- Mandela thanked Masire them. In others, by assist- himself. to know. One is inclined of the South African ju- ing the government of his as an elder statesman of the ing his counterpart in Bo- to conclude that both men dicial hierarchy, it will be country’s closest neigh- continent and Botswana as It is a long distance tswana, the South African knew. And if they did, the slow and painful for every- bour to assist in perhaps a close ally of the subconti- from that heyday of the Police Commissioner af- crisis is worse than it looks. one except Nel. the most important of cor- nent’s youngest democratic Botswana-South Africa firms the legal standing and It suggests Ramaphosa Therefore, at the end of ruption investigation in its government and biggest diplomatic relations, and institutional sustainability does not trust Masisi, or this diplomatic saga, Presi- history. In a way, watching economy. in a way marks the lowest of Botswana institutions worse, does not view him dent Masisi and his for- Nel and Tiroyakgosi do- “Our country has much point in this relationship. and vice versa. Implicit is as a partner. And vice versa. eign affairs minister Unity ing that marked the lowest to learn from Botswana - To understand the extent of that either officer believes The “Butterfly” case im- Dow will have to pick up point in Botswana-South both from your towering this mire, one has to look at that his own country’s in- plicates South African po- the pieces and attempt to Africa diplomatic rela- successes and your efforts how important this matter terests are served by pro- litical and business royalty rebuild diplomatic bridges. tions, therefore the biggest to deal with the difficulties. ought to be for both coun- viding this assistance to his Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe, It will be a long arduous failure in the leadership of All these attributes have tries. It strikes at the very colleague over the border. and most importantly sis- journey, which would have both President Mokgweetsi made Botswana, and you, heart of the viability of This is important for allies ter-in-law to Ramaphosa started when Masisi and Masisi and his counterpart Mr. President, a natural both states’ capacity to sus- like Botswana and South himself. Motsepe-Radebe Ramaphosa failed to handle across the border. and capable leader of the tain the credibility of each Africa. Indirectly it is a has vehemently denied al- this one of the most impor- Thirty years ago, nearly region`s collective efforts other’s institutions. vote of confidence in each legations that she had any tant of southern African’s to the week, in June 1990, towards growth and devel- States engage with each other’s state and its opera- involvement in the saga, diplomatic relationships. the soon-to-be President opment, within the frame- other through diplomatic tions. Theoretically there

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PAGE 12 Wednesday 01 July 2020 SINCE 1984 Botswana’s Response to Covid-19: A few thoughts- On the Informal Sector, workers and The Homeless (Part One)

e live in unusual but not unprecedented Wtimes. We have had pandemics before in the world but at varying degrees of sever- ity. Old timers will talk about the Spanish flu, in Mexico they will talk about the small pox that nearly wiped out the population of their indigenous peoples from the face of the earth. However, these remain trying times; for our governments, social institutions and for us as individuals. In this article I would like to make a commentary on Botswa- na’s response to the Covid-19 virus. I run the risk of being critical or sounding unappreciative for what the government has done so far. Such is the risk of doing what I endeavour to do. My critique is meant to be constructive for us to improve our response in an unusually fluid situation. Person- ally, I have been impressed by the response by government to deal with the Corona virus so far. The government response from border control has been commend- Motorists waiting in the queue to get fuel at one of the Shell fuel stations in Gaborone on 27 June 2020. (Pic:MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO) able. Government response is however not limited to disease con- the economic realities that such informal sector. This acknowl- as an example, that street ven- ity of finance institutions to offer trol as there are economic rami- a situation brings to the fore. In edgement by government is in the dors are able to ply their trade. services for a while. Be that as it fications during the outbreak of the USA we have seen the stock following unequivocal terms “In- Imagine the plight of a vegetable may, one would have hoped that a pandemic as we are currently market slip into the bear-market come earning opportunities cre- vendor who would be left with loan repayment holidays would experiencing. In the ‘90s and territory as indicators of the mar- ated through this channel do not perishable stock that she won’t be have been extended to workers ’00s when the HIV pandemic had ket like the Dow Jones tanked by only create employment, but also able to sell while a national chain who find themselves with sus- Botswana by the throat result- 20%. Our response as a country is provide the economy with an in- supermarket is able to sell its pended contracts and without a ing in a fall in productivity, the of paramount of importance. clusive growth momentum…” I, stock. The cost is too high further paycheck. Third and most harrowing con- country saw a dip in the amount Today (April 1, 2020), the Min- therefore, found it mind boggling adding pressure to government ister of Economic Development that the informal sector was not cern is in relation to the homeless. of FDI flowing into the coun- limited resources allocated to so- try. We, therefore, cannot ignore and Planning along with his con- included in the package. This is the time for government cial protection measures. temporaries held a press confer- For developing countries, to provide shelter for our home- Secondly, workers in the for- ence to address the country on Botswana included, most persons less population. Controlling their The Gazette Newspaper is published by mal sector especially the private News Co. Botswana (Pty) Ltd, policy interventions during these earn a living through the informal movement, providing adequate Plot 125 Sedimosa, Gaborone sector will not be spared the brunt hygiene and nutrition to these Int. Finance Park (next to Game City). P. O. Box 1605, trying times. On the whole, the sector and it is usually associated Tel: 3912833/3900451/3180701 Fax: 3972283. policy package, which includes with the most vulnerable in of the pain of what is to come. poor souls will go a long way to tax breaks, loan repayment holi- our society. Women, especially From a legal standpoint, we know fighting Covid-19. I believe the Managing Director: Shike Olsen days and financial grants among those without formal education, that contracts in some instances military engineering corp can Editor: Lawrence Seretse Email: [email protected] others, will serve well to protect find themselves in employed in would stand suspended by opera- be engaged to set up temporary Deputy Editor: Keabetswe Newel businesses. We must applaud this sector. A failure to protect tion of law owing impossibility shelters for these people. This is Advertising Manager: Joyce Mohurutshe before we critic what the gov- this sector in times of economic of performance. I will not discuss a matter of urgency which does Email: [email protected] ernment has done. With the ac- uncertainty will definitely plunge the technicalities thereof here. not have to wait for a situational knowledgement of the fluidity of a majority of the them into pov- I am of the view that govern- analysis as the Minister of Local Government. Mr. President, I am www.thegazette.news the situation, I wish to highlight erty, erasing the gains we have ment should put in place mea- on bended knees pleading with the aspects of the package that made as a country. While govern- sures to cushion workers who are you to protect our most vulnera- DISCLAIMER I feel were inadequately dealt ment has myriad of social protec- going to be affected. Temporary with or omitted. As the situation tion measures, these are not ad- ble. The humanity of your, rather Readers please note that the views unemployment benefits can be our government will be judged aired on this page are those of the evolves, we shall deal with any equate to protect those who make deployed for those who all of a such developments. their living in this sector. Worse by how we deal with the most writers and not the publishers. sudden find themselves without vulnerable not on tax rebates and Letters must bear the full address Firstly, I wish to deal with in- still, some may never be able to a paycheck for the time being. financial aid to the rich and pow- and name of the author even where terventions designed for the in- return to their ‘businesses’ owing A failure to do that may plunge erful. a nom de plume is to be used. formal sector. I wish to point to financial ruin that is but guar- many into financial ruin. This In closing, I urge all to follow Letters must conform to the laws of out that my concern stems from anteed at the moment. would also mean that some debts the advice of health experts. Stay Botswana and to the Press Council the fact that the informal sec- My plea to government is to put Home and Stay Safe. We shall of Botswana’s Code of Ethics. tor is the largest employer in the up measures that may ensure that won’t be fulfilled with a negative Letters will also be edited for libel, persevere. country. In the National Develop- those in the informal sector are impact on the financial sector. In length and language. Letters must her address, the Minister of Trade Shatho Nlengwa be a maximum of 500 words and ment Plan 11 policy document, able to continue with their trade. MA in Economic Development did mention that loan payment they should be received by Friday government made is abundantly I believe certain restrictions and Candidate at the State University of 12.00 noon. clear that the development of the measures can be made to ensure, holidays may affect the capac- Campinas, Brazil. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 01 July 2020 feature Page 13 Bringing Possibility To Life During A Crisis

Vimal Kumar, Chief Executive: Retail and It is increasingly evident that the bank Business Banking, Chief Digital Officer of the future will be known not for the and Customer Experience at Absa products it sells, but for the creativity, agil- Regional Operations (ARO) ity and openness to co-creating solutions with clients and partners. Everything we hen a crisis of the magnitude of do speaks to our ability to find solutions to Covid-19 strikes, it is our role our customers’ needs – this is even more Was a responsible lender to put relevant at a time when our very concept of forward various immediate and medium- ‘normal’ is being challenged and revised term solutions to proactively combat the constantly. downturn it brings. As an African business, we have sought to position ourselves so that we can offer not just tangible relief in this time of distress and global upheaval, but also true value in an ever-changing world. For any indebted individual or business, servicing debt during such difficult times is a source of angst. Absa reacted swiftly to the pandemic by designing, offering and implementing smart solutions and offering significant financial respite during these times. Relief measures have included repayment breaks, moratoriums on capital repay- ments and the waiver of fees on interbank transfers through internet banking and bank-to-wallet transactions, among others. A payment holiday – which also defers the tenor of the repayment – is just one option available and is primarily designed to offer immediate relief and ensure a continued cashflow for a household or business facing financial hardship, while at the same time protecting credit worthiness. The option to exercise a payment holiday is a conversation between the customer and the lender based on the profile and individual circumstances of the client. All of this has been done in consultation with regulators and governments acknowl- edging that we need to navigate the Cov- id-19 crisis together. These solutions have been carefully SSSaaafffaaarrriii TTTooouuurrr thought through to assist those most in distress during the initial wave of the Covid-19 economic slowdown. Although we live in 2 Day Trip -Maun to Moremi an era of social distancing, geographically segregated interaction, and government- Special Offer for Domestic Tourism enforced lockdowns, our technology and the array of digital products we offer have enabled us to continue to serve all our cus- Day 1 Day 2 tomers efficiently and effectively. Day 2 Leading digitally Evening It is inevitable that a post-Covid-19 world will see us emerge into a more digitally-driven space. Absa is actively driving the roll-out of digital infrastructure and offering our customers more innovative solutions. Customers can bank in a variety of ways: internet banking, apps, e- and mobile commerce, and contactless payment capa- Trip to Moremi Moremi Maun bilities. One of the key pillars of our growth is Lunch & Tea to build a scalable, digitally-led business. Breakfast Dinner When we launched the new Absa brand Game Drive Accomodation across Africa, we spoke about “bringing Bornfire Morning Game drive possibilities to life”, and we are stretching in Guesthouse digital boundaries to meet and, indeed, ex- Dinner Packed Lunch @ ceed the needs of our clients in a rapidly accomodation evolving landscape. Game Drive to South gate Our digital transformation towards a (tented) low-touch, low-contact future is accelerat- ing at a fast pace. In driving this, we will Package includes: Accomodation, Professional guide make banking and ways of payment cheaper for all our customers. We are already Park fees and all meals & drinks seeing a massive surge in digital use and pick-up by customers in all our regions, which reinforces our conviction that we are on the right track. Email: [email protected] Web:www.ramssafaris.co.bw Page 14 feature Wednesday 01 July 2020 The Botswana Gazette

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&CX) for Absa Regional Operations, Consumer Loans, Retail Liabilities Support for SMEs when informal SMEs are includ- substantial donations to national at Absa Group Limited overseeing and Wealth Management and has One of the things we are very ed. https://www.worldbank.org/ governments and various Co- RBB franchises across nine markets: worked with leading banks including conscious of is that small and en/topic/smefinance vid-19 relief efforts. Zambia, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Standard Chartered, ANZ Bank, ABN medium enterprises (SMEs) are Acting responsibly We believe in getting things Uganda, Mozambique, Tanzania, Mau- AMRO in Asia, Middle East and Africa. vital to economic growth across We have been heartened as done, and in helping people find ritius and the Seychelles. He has served as an Advisor on the Africa, and we need to support a banking institution by the re- a way to get things done. And Vimal joined the Group as Head of CEMEA board for VISA, the Interna- and nurture the entrepreneurial sponsible behaviour of many of in these extraordinary times, we Lending in 2011 based in Dubai, pro- tional Advisory Board of UnionPay In- energy and innovation in that our customers who have contin- also understand what it means viding strategic leadership achieving ternational and member of the APMEA sphere. We further recognise that ued to service their debt as their to be African: that our common profitable growth in the Consumer Chip Sub Committee of MasterCard Lending and Credit Card businesses. International. He speaks on Consum- the informal economy needs to situation allows, which is a very humanity and our compassion Additionally, he was instrumental in er Banking and Payment for global be as much protected as the for- positive story in these uncertain towards one another in the spirit the expansion into new segments and organisations such as the Lafferty mal economy, because this makes times. of ubuntu, is what will ultimately markets for the business Group, Fleming Group and European up a large portion of employment Our customers see us as a bank carry us through and be the pana- Vimal has over 26 years of experience Financial Management & Marketing in Africa. that is responsible and willing to cea in this fight against this pan- in Business Banking, Credit Cards, (EFMA). Therefore, we ensure that our assist; that offers help when they demic. SMEs and our business bank- are truly in need. Yet they have ing customers benefit from our adjusted their thinking and be- relief programmes during these haviour to the existing environ- Botswana Innovation turbulent times as much as our ment and are responsibly only individual customers. There is no calling on us when they really doubt that when the time comes need us. Fund Announces Covid-19 to rebuild our economies, SMEs Absa has a balance sheet in will play a leading role in spur- excess of almost R1 trillion and ring such efforts. is well-positioned to withstand Innovative Solutions According to the World Bank, financial storms, and as a signifi- Small and Medium Enterprises cant bank on the continent, we Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) is pleased to (SMEs) play a major role in most play a big part in ensuring stabil- announce recipients of the Botswana Innovation economies, particularly in de- ity to financial systems, as well veloping countries where SMEs as being able to offer clients and Fund (BIF) Third Call for Proposals. account for the majority of busi- customers a reassuring sense of nesses worldwide and are impor- stability and confidence. total of 395 applica- queue with a QRCode which tant contributors to job creation But more than what we repre- tions were received in they scan once they arrive at and global economic develop- sent as a continental banking in- Vimal Kumar response to the BIF Call the service provider. 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KEABETSWE NEWEL counterparty risk. In the event Liquidity funds do not guaran- op the BSE into a world class of a settlement participant fail- tee settlement but rather used to securities exchange, the BSE he Botswana Stock Ex- ing to honor their obligations, compensate the aggrieved in the introduced the Central Secu- change (BSE), through Tsheole added that the SGF will event of a settlement default,” rities Depository (CSD) in Tits subsidiary, the Cen- be used to fund the obligations stated Tsheole. 2008 to deal with efficient tral Securities Depository Bo- and complete settlement with- Bogopa further pronounced clearing and settlement. The tswana (CSDB) has approved out affecting the normal settle- that the past year has been tran- Automated Trading System the establishment of a Settle- ment process. sitional for the CSDB. To him, (ATS), which was later intro- ment Guarantee Fund, said He said all settlement partici- ttransformation, re-invention duced in 2012, was brought Basimane Bogopa, the Board pants shall be required to make and introspection with a view forth to complement the CSD Chairman at CSDB. contributions to SGF in the to seek new opportunities are a by automating the trading of Bogopa made the presenta- form of cash and securities from necessity for endurance in the securities on the Exchange. This tion at the BSE Annual General amongst a list of eligible secu- capital markets landscape. was to revolutionize the way Meeting last week Thursday. rities notified by CSDB Board in which securities are The BSE and the CSDB Board from time to time. “The initial to be traded on the of Directors approved the intro- “The initial contributions contributions shall Botswana Stock duction of the fund. They how- shall be maintained by mem- Exchange. In ever await an approval by the bers until such a time where be maintained by addition, the Non-Bank Financial Institutions there will be requirement to implementa- Regulatory Authority (NBFI- increase the initial contribution members until such tion of the RA) before the fund kicks in. due to market movements. SGF a time where there CSD also At the AGM, Bogopa said, finance resources will include paved the one of the CSDB key priorities the members contribution in the will be requirement way for is the introduction of the Settle- SGF capital fund, contribution the elimi- ment Guarantee Fund. from BSE/CSDB, Charges from to increase the nation of “The establishment of the members who violate settlement initial contribution paper cer- fund is critical for the envis- rules as well as returns from in- tificates aged operating model under the vestment of the fund’s capital,” due to market and the new CSD system. The fund will he said. movements. demateri- serve to elevate the Company Further, Tsheole noted that alization of and place it at par with its re- the presence of a guarantee fund The company’s investment securities. gional counterparts in terms of provides confidence that settle- in technology this past finan- The Cen- efficient settlement,” he noted. ment shall take place in time cial year, particularly the new tral Securities A Settlement Guarantee Fund and completed irrespective of world-class CSD system is a re- Depository Bo- tswana (CSDB) (SGF) is a fund normally main- default by some members. He sponse to the needs of their cli- is mandated by the tained by an exchange or a de- said it ensures stability and con- ents and stakeholders by avail- Bank of Botswana pository that will be used to trol of the market. ing a broader spectrum of new (BoB) to operate a settle any settlement defaults in “Management is desirous services, products, efficient and clearing settlement the market. in maintaining confidence of safer practices in clearing, set- system in accordance In addition, the BSE Chief Ex- the market by ensuring that all tlement and custody of instru- with the provisions ecutive Officer (CEO) Thapelo trades are settled within the ments, according to Bogopa. enshrined in the Na- Tsheole said the SGF process specific settlement cycle and CSDB is a company that was tional Clearance and operates like a self-insurance hence the introduction of the formed by the BSE with the Settlement Systems mechanism where participants settlement guarantee fund. The objective of operating a central Act (No. 5 of 2003). themselves contribute to the fund will replace the liquidity securities depository in which Hence, the central bank fund. He noted that the primary requirements that participants shareholders and their share- regulates funds settle- objective is to guarantee the set- provide on daily basis after trad- holding of companies listed on ment processes whereas tlementof trades executed at the ing; the funds which are nor- the local bourse will be record- NBFIRA is responsible exchange trading platform thus mally used for compensation in ed. for the securities market reducing and/or eliminating the event of a failed transaction. As part of its efforts to devel- processes. Page 16 business Wednesday 01 July 2020 The Botswana Gazette Gambling Authority Goes Paperless The advent of COVID-19 had the beneficial eff ect of fast- tracking the Authority’s programme to go digital

Kgasa said all the funds invest in bonds, equities and cash securities. “They are housed all over the world including here in Botswana’s capital market. They are managed daily by a team of our in house professionals in partnership with our team of offshore asset managers,” she revealed. GAZETTE REPORTER much-awaited national lottery, transferring two casino licences is P200. The two new additions he Gambling Author- and issuing another new casino have catapulted BIFM’s Unit ity is one of only a few licence. BIFM Expands Unit Trust Funds to five. There is the Tcorporations that have “The move to digital also fast- BIFM Pula Money Fund, which completely eliminated use of tracked the Authority’s finan- acts as a capital preservation paper and embraced cloud ser- cial audits for the year 2019/20 fund. It invests in Call and Fixed vices, thereby becoming more and enabled us to deliver our Trusts Offering Deposits, Treasury Bills and Cor- efficient and effective in deliv- financial reports timeously,” porate Bonds. It is the most ideal ering services to clientele. Johnson pointed out. “We also for investors who seek to earn Speaking to The Botswana held all scheduled board, board KEABETSWE NEWEL nior Fund, which is a long term a competitive return while pre- Gazette in an interview this committee, departmental and investment for the children. The serving their cash. It also caters week, the CEO of the Gambling staff meetings during the COV- otswana’s largest asset fund will ensure that BIFM in for short term investing since the Authority, Thuli Johnson, said ID-19 lockdowns using digital management company, partnership with parents inculcate capital invested is not exposed to that they had embraced paper- platform.” Bthe Botswana Insur- a savings culture in their children. market volatilities. less operations from the onset The Gambling Authority’s ance Fund Management (BIFM) During the process of investment, BIFM also has the Balanced and embedded it as a part of trailblazing digitisation drive has launched two new unit trust the children will be allowed to Prudential Fund, a capital their strategy and culture. has earned it the admiration of funds, expanding its unit trusts monitor and observe the process growth fund which invests in “We wanted to run a high- local and regional companies portfolio to five products, Retail of investment as well as to wit- both local and offshore equities, tech company that doesn’t use and set is as the benchmark for Manager Thato Kgasa said in an ness the results of that investment bonds and other money market paper but one that provides its those who also seek to go pa- interview. when the Fund matures. instruments. It is ideal for inves- services purely online,” John- perless. So far, the Authority She told The Botswana Ga- Kgasa said all the funds invest tors with a moderate risk appetite son said. “This strategy has has hosted a delegation from zette that they launched the BIFM in bonds, equities and cash secu- and seek to generate long term brought tremendous benefits Malawi that was on a bench- Letlotlo Education Fund, which rities. “They are housed all over capital growth. for our clients and stakehold- marking trip to learn how to will enable parents to save for the world including here in Bo- The Local Equity Fund, an- ers, particularly during the CO- embrace and integrate technol- their children’s future educational tswana’s capital market. They are other capital growth fund invests VID-19 lockdown when many ogy into their operations. needs. managed daily by a team of our predominantly in local equities corporations had to work from “We continue to receive and It has a seven year lock in pe- in house professionals in partner- listed on the Botswana Stock Ex- home.” share ideas with local organisa- riod which Kgasa said allows ship with our team of offshore as- change (BSE). However there is By harnessing advances in tions as well,” Johnson said. parents to save at their pace and set managers,” she revealed. leeway to invest in offshore eq- digital technology, the Author- Going paperless has many within their budget. During that The differentiating factor is uities and convertible bonds. It ity was able to temporarily de- environmental benefits such as period, there shall be no with- that the Letlotlo Fund is of a is ideal for investors with a high congest its offices and operate reducing carbon emission while drawals. Kgasa said it will also low risk profile since it invests risk appetite and tolerance for peat optimal capacity during the operational benefits include help in financial discipline. “It more in bonds and cash securi- riod of high volatility. COVID-19 lockdown. While cutting costs, higher productiv- was introduced to address the ties. The Yamasa Fund, which With Assets Under Manage- others were struggling to de- ity and streamlined processes. market needs on investments to- invests more in equities, has a bit ment (AUM) exceeding P20 bil- liver their products and services Johnson said the outbreak of wards education. We need to keep of a moderate to high risk pro- lion, BIFM, a 100 percent sub- during the lockdown, the Gam- COVID-19 had the beneficial pace with what is happening in file,” she said. All of them have a sidiary of the colossal Botswana bling Authority was on a roll, effect of fast-tracking the Au- the country,” she said. seven year lock-in period to allow Insurance Holdings Limited announcing the winner of the thority’s move to digital. Further the company also for a disciplined savings culture. (BIHL), is the largest asset man- launched the BIFM Yamasa Ju- The minimum investment needed ager in Botswana.

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INSURANCE I FINANCIAL PLANNING & ADVISORY I RETIREMENT I INVESTMENT Botswana Life Insurance Limited is a member of the BIHL Group The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 01 July 2020 business Page 17 Seed Co Nets Near-Double Profits Despite challenges posed by COVID-19 restrictions, the company adequately stocked to meet anticipated demand in the ensuing season

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rofits of seed manufacturer Seed Co (Pty) Ltd, which is listed on Bo- Ptswana Stock Exchange (BSE), have significantly increased from $3,778,234 ( P44.3 million) to $6,071,196 (P71.3 million) for the year ended 31 March 2020, the company’s financials show. The increase is mainly due to strong product demand in all markets. This is the company that also evidenced an in- EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES crease in revenues grew by 19 percent from $60,136,380 ( P706 million) in 2019 to $71,357,970 (P838 million) in the year that ended 31 March 2020. “ Revenue only Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) Botswana is a parastatal under the Ministry of Investment Trade and Industry (MITI). It increased by 19 percent due to a sharp de- was established through the Special Economic Zones Act No:13 of 2015 and ins�tu�onalised in 2018. The Organisa�on is preciation of the Zambian Kwacha against responsible for the overall coordina�on and implementa�on of ac�vi�es related to the establishment and development of Special the reporting currency,” the company said. Economic Zones (SEZs) The seed manufacturer did well in maize sales volumes which increased by 37 percent due to a combination of normal to 1. Request for proposals for the appointment of a panel of A�orneys who will render specialised legal services to SEZA as and when above normal rainfall in Tanzania, Malawi required for a period of two (2) years. and some parts of Zambia together with improved maize commodity prices. 2. Scope of Work Seed Co also marginally decreased its net operating expenses by 1 percent because of a reduction in credit losses and a positive Selected firms will be required to render services to the Authority on a wide range of issues pertaining to, but not limited to, the following impact of local currencies’ depreciation in fields of law: translation to the group’s US$ presentation Corporate and Commercial currency. Li�ga�on, Arbitra�on and Alterna�ve Dispute Resolu�on The seed manufacturer’s financial results note that Seed Co is adequately stocked Interna�onal Trade to meet anticipated demand in the ensu- Compliance ing season. “This is despite the challeng- Investment es posed by COVID-19 restrictions,” the Corporate Governance company said. “ Fortunately, in all markets, agriculture has been designated as an Procurement ma�ers essential and critical area and operations Public Private Partnerships have been allowed to continue with limited Transac�on advisory interruptions,” said the company. Seed Co further noted that it will contin- Construc�on and / or Engineering Contracts ue to implement measures to ensure busi- Commercial Contracts ness continuity amid the challenges being Land and Property brought by COVID-19 whose full effects on the business will be felt in the new finan- Tax cial year. “The group is expected to remain Labour and Industrial Rela�ons on a growth trajectory with adequate stocks Any other specialist field that the firm has exper�se in and that is relevant to the working environment of the Authority and competitive product performance in all markets,” it said. Interested law - Firms should be registered with PPADB for Code 318 - Legal and Arbitra�on Services, Sub Code 01 - Legal Services. Interested Seed Co International Limited is a com- Firms should go to the following link h�ps://eprocurement.seza.co.bw/. First register as a bidder and then download the tender document pany incorporated and domiciled in Bo- for par�cipa�on. tswana and listed on the BSE and the Zim- babwe Stock Exchange. The company has The EOI document will be available from Thursday June 25, 2020 on the same link. subsidiaries in Botswana, the DRC, Ghana, Queries clarifica�ons rela�ng to this EOI should be addressed to procument@ seza.co.bw or call 370 8335. Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Responses should be received by SEZA through the e - procurement system not later than Friday 15th July 2020 at 1000 hrs. Late responses Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. Operations shall be rejected. in Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique while parts of West Africa are at developmental stages. “ Revenue only increased by 19 percent due to a sharp depreciation of the Zambian Kwacha against the reporting currency.” Page 18 business Wednesday 01 July 2020 The Botswana Gazette Gov't Cuts Fuel, Utility Costs For Mining Companies • Mining companies to pay cheaper water, power and fuel prices • Govt considers refunding mining companies for fuel spent

KEABETSWE NEWEL electricity includes a levy used are various initiatives that can to subsidise rural electricity help the mining sector. In the n its quest to reduce op- connections; again, there is an diamond sector, the government erational costs in the min- argument for exempting mining says achieving long-term sus- Iing sector and enable more companies from this tax,” gov- tainability in diamond mining money to be paid back to government pronounces. has many elements, including ernment in royalties, govern- Botswana has a growing base- a shift to more automated and ment will cut levies and utility metals sector with a small oper- higher-tech production to reduce costs only to the mining sector, ating mine (Mowana), a large production costs. Further, the the Economic Recovery and mine in the process of starting ERTP says additional pressures Transformation Plan(ERTP) operations (Khoemacau), the arising post-COVID-19 may says. prospect of other new mines in need these to be fast-tracked to Authored by the Ministry of western Botswana and some re- reduce costs. Finance and Economic Devel- maining deposits at old mines On the marketing side, the opment in partnership with the in the north-east (BCL Selebi- ERTP states existing trends Bank of Botswana (BoB) and Phikwe and Tati Nickel) of the may be accelerated, including the Ministry of Trade and Indus- country. The government be- “greening” of diamond produc- try (MITI), the plan says there is lieves that this may provide the tion to respond to the ethical a primary need is to reduce costs basis (with sufficient scale) for concerns of younger consumers for mining companies to make beneficiation of the concentrates and to take on some of the at- their production more competi- that are currently exported in the tributes of synthetic diamonds. tive and better able to withstand form of a base metals refinery. It says this will require trace- market volatility and periods of The feasibility of this option ability of diamonds from mine weakness. needs to be explored, according through to retail, using block “This requires addressing to the ERTP. chain or similar processes, im- whether there are unjustified The mining sector comprises posing new demands on all par- costs imposed by regulation two distinct segments: a large ticipants in the value chain, as or related practices. As an ex- and generally profitable dia- well as technological solutions. ample, mining companies (and mond mining sector and a num- In terms of resilience, the other industrial producers) pay ber of other producers, many ERTP says the diamond value a regulated price for diesel of which are only marginally chain has been shown in this cri- which includes levies to provide viable. The ERTP says that low sis to have a very high level of funding for roads and the Motor prices for minerals have hin- dependence on India/Surat for Vehicle Accident (MVA) fund,” dered development of some cutting and polishing. “There says the ERTP. The document mineral deposits (e.g. uranium) have been some suggestions that adds that while these levies are and caused the collapse of oth- efforts should be made to diver- relevant to the use of petrol and ers (like BCL – although this sify this stage of the value chain diesel for transport, they are not had a large number of other – and this is something that Bo- relevant to mining/industrial problems as well – and Mowana tswana would be well-placed to consumption of fuel for produc- copper mine). It further says exploit. A process of dialogue tive (not road transport) pur- mining has been hindered by with the Botswana diamond cut- “There is a strong argument for poses. supply chain issues (obtaining ting and polishing sector should “There is a strong argument inputs and exporting products) be undertaken to determine and rebating mining companies for for rebating mining companies during the COVID-19 period, address the constraints to build- for fuel used in production, for resulting in higher costs and/or ing a larger and more sustain- fuel used in production, for this this component of the regulated reduced costs. able cutting and polishing sec- price. Similarly, the price of The government says there tor,” reads the documents. component of the regulated price."

which will be a doctor- pa- comfort of one’s home. tions introduce efficiencies Botswana Innovation Fund Announces tient consulting room on a Commenting on the an- across counselling, health- phone or device. The ap- nouncement, BIH CEO, Mr care service provision, Covid-19 Innovative Solutions plication will house doctors Alan Boshwaen said, “We queue management, social around the country and pa- are pleased to have received work services through pa- From Page 14 tients can book virtual ap- an increase in the num- perless processes hence po- th monitoring and evaluation port Passenger Alert Sys- tion will digitize the public pointments with their pre- ber of applications (395) sitioning us well for the 4 purposing, but for plan- tem transport system, hence en- ferred doctor. Consultation compared to the First and Industrial Revolution” ning, designing and deliv- The use of public trans- abling easy contact tracing will be done by way of text Second Calls for propos- The Botswana Innova- ering evidence-based inter- port is considered high risk of commuters. This solution or video call through the als indicating a significant tion Fund (BIF) is a Min- ventions on programmes. for COVID 19 transmis- will enable the public trans- application. Online Doc- level of interest and efforts istry of Tertiary Education, Post COVID-19, a similar sions. Corrugated Minds are port operators to efficiently tor Consultation will reduce to innovate by Batswana Research, Science and system can be used for the developing ShareAride; a manage their operations and congestion in medical facil- particularly in the backdrop Technology initiative, ad- management of relief pro- mobile and web application provide best service to their ities and allow for effective of the COVID 19 pandem- ministered by the Botswana grammes by the Ministry solution that makes it easy clients. social distancing. Beyond ic. Our journey of Digital Innovation Hub (BIH). of Local Government and to access public transport, An online doctor consul- COVID 19, the App will Transformation necessar- Kemiso Ben Rural Development, at re- book a seat thereby elimi- tation application devel- reduce the burden of travel- ily requires that Botswana Brand & Communications gional and national level. nating long queues at travel oped by Doctors E-Consult ling to access a doctor. Doc- move swiftly towards the Manager A Public Transport Pas- times. Commuters are able Solution: Online Doctor tors E-Consult takes conve- digitisation of services for Botswana Innovation Hub senger Alert System devel- to make virtual payments Consultation nience and confidentially to improved efficiencies. We Tel: +267 369 6413 oped by Corrugated Minds for their tickets. When Online Doctor Consulta- a whole new level as it is are encouraged to see that Cell: 71321701 within the Solution: Public Trans- fully operational, the solution is a mobile application, easily accessed the funded digital solu- Email: [email protected] The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 01 July 2020 news Page 19 DISS elections scandal comedy of errors Fom Page 3

COVID-19 EFFECTS-THE FUEL CRISIS No End In Sight Fom Page 6 albeit diplomatically by Mmipi at BOL so much that they lose money every day. that indeed there are limited supplies from “We spend most of the time queuing for South Africa. fuel in filling stations instead of transport- At UNITRANS, a fuel transportation ing customers. Right now, a lot of taxis are company, Head of Human Resources Mo- parked because the drivers either gave up ses Sebolai remarks that the main problem on fuel or are queuing to buy the fuel. The is that drivers take a long time waiting for sad part is that we were still trying to re- their COVID-19 results. cover from COVID-19 lockdown losses.” “ If things continue the way they are, It is not only public transport operators, then things could get even worse because almost all businesses, manufacturers and right now we are suddenly confirming farmers rely on fuel to make money. more cases at the borders including those “We are disappointed that this situation of our drivers. In each case confirmed, the has come about because it is causing dis- to the allegations of unprofessionalism attorney-client relationship that exists people who were around that person will ruptions on how businesses operate. If you levelled against the firm and in particular between yourself, your company and the be quarantined as well,” he adds in de- take the transport sector as an example, attorney, Mr Tsholofelo Mvungama.” Law firm. This is so particularly given spair, further stating that if one driver at their movement has been curtailed. There According to the lawfirm, Tau was that our recent attempts to contact you UNITRANS is confirmed, then a majority are delays in transporting people because given a chance to deny or confirm that directly and through your business part- of colleagues will also have to be quaran- the transport operators have to queue for he indeed penned the letter distancing ner have been unsuccessful,” fumed the tined, limiting the operational capacity of fuel and they queue for hours. It affects his company from the lawfirm and he ig- law firm managing director, Mogobe. the trucking company and the ability to economic productivity. We also consider nored the message. Mogobe continued that they have since deliver fuel. farmers; they do not know how they will decided to terminate the relationship with He states that more than 100 of UNI- produce food for the nation at their farms them forthwith : “You are non- commit- TRANS drivers are under quarantine (for because they is no fuel to power genera- tal to meet with us. We have taken a de- Mabengano said he contact tracing) which means most of their tors,” adds, Business Botswana Chief Ex- cision to terminate our mandate in these trucks are not operating. ecutive Officer Norman Moleele. knows about the their matters by filing with court notices to The happening however, hits hard at To him, this situation could have been withdraw as your attorneys of record. We businesses that rely on fuel. avoided with proper planning, engage- lawyers ‘s frustrations, shall be serving you with the filed notices At the Gaborone Taxis Association, the ments and consultation. He denotes that it in due course. In the meantime, please adding that “we will Chairman, Edison Tlhomelang pronounces dampens hopes of recovery from the CO- arrange to come to our offices to collect that business has been negatively affected VID-19 economic challenges. meet and try to resolve copies of your court documents.” The lawyers letter further warned Tau the matter amicably,” he and Mabengano that the effect of them filing the aforesaid notices means that the Court Shields Masisi from NPF Dragnet said. Despite this, the law Fom Page 2 duo will have to appear before the Mag- firm’s managing director, istrate alone on the date of the hearing or residents testify in other cases too, “Former president Khama, Eric Molale, to seek a new lawyer to represent them. such as when their PI declarations the then Minister responsible for the Mogobe said all is lost. “ I “In the meantime, please find attached are challenged. presidency and the now President Ma- hereto our invoices in respect of both P have urged my colleague, The NPF case accused hold that there sisi must undergo examination or cross- matters for your immediate attention. is no way the case can fairly proceed examination,” he says. Please let us have full payment of the Mvungama to avoid such without hearing from President Masisi In his affidavit, Seretse further stated invoices within 7 days from the date of and certain high ranking government of- that Khama and Masisi were aware of matters and distance receipt of this letter. We are consulting ficials. the fact that Khulaco, as represented by internally to weigh our options on what himself and the law firm In their founding affidavits, Sadique himself, had been engaged in that regard. action should be taken against yourself, Kebonang and Bakang Seretse say Ma- “For this former president Khama and the if necessary,” warned the lawyers. from these clients.” sisi knew about transactions of NPF, was now President Masisi must undergo ex- Mabengano said he knows about their a principal beneficiary and had beneficial amination or cross-examination,” he said. lawyers ‘s frustrations, adding that “we interest. Kebonang, who is charged alongside “The writer (Mvungama) forwarded will meet and try to resolve the matter Seretse said Masisi and former presi- his judge brother Zein, argue that the state the questions to you to seek clarity. You amicably,” he said. Despite this, the law dent Khama’s administration knew about must charge other principal recipients of did not respond to the questions and to firm’s managing director, Mogobe said contracting of his company, Khulaco, as NPF funds, Masisi being one of them. date you have still not responded.” The all is lost. “ I have urged my colleague, the transactional services company with According to court papers filed by the allegations are most unfortunate and Mvungama to avoid such matters and regard to transactions at the heart of these state in June 2019, President Masisi re- be advised that this has inevitably led distance himself and the law firm from proceedings. ceived donations of over P2 million from to the breakdown in trust as well as the these clients.” “For this fact, both former president Briscoe Attorneys. The state added that Khama and President Masisi must with- Seretse subsequently made a donation of stand examination and or cross-exam- P300,010 to Masisi through the same law CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP ination,” states Seretse. According to firm. The money was to aid his bid for the Seretse, former president Khama, Presi- chairmanship of the Botswana Democrat- dent Masisi and the former Cabinet were ic Party at an elective congress in Tonota. OWNERS OF VIHICLE B 300 AMV WHITE HILUX 2007, MODEL briefed on the procurement by Sadique The DPP has argued that it is Kebonang, the then Minister of Minerals, unnecessary for the President to DIESEL. CONTACT TRYNOS ON 74451288 , 71549399. Green Technology and Energy Security. give evidence. Page 20 TIMEOUTtimeout Wednesday 01 July 2020 The Botswana Gazette A therapeutic experience awaits you at The Art Lab T1 page 20 The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 24 June 2020 Amantle Brown picks up the pieces After surviving a scandal that nearly ended her blossoming music career, the award-winning songbird has emerged stronger and says she is ready to take on anything life can throw at her. Staff Writer GOSEGO MOTSUMI chatted her up recently

fter people in cyberspace publicly course for her new song but soon found herself dragged R&B songbird Amantle Brown in the middle of a scandal that shut her highly Afor alleged cyberbullying that degener- followed Facebook page. The scandal came af- ated into a trademark war with a fellow artist, ter a woman – also an artist and apparently her the musician is picking up the pieces and has de- namesake - lay claims to Amantle Brown as her cided to focus on her career and development. authentic names and protested on social media And by the looks of things, she is winning in that the artist had bullied and labelled her a fake. both departments becuase her euphonious voice “I was pushing hard and was motivated to pres- was once again heard on radio airwaves in a new ent my latest offering when the scandal erupted song, “Zaka” featuring crooner Berry Bone last and overshadowed everything,” says the artist. “I week. Both artists stalled release of the new song could not get the response I was looking forward that was composed last year but only got to enjoy to because it was an intense moment and I found its debut radio airplay last week. myself panicking and all alone. I remember talking to Gigi Lamayne and she suggesting us the artist had released working on a music video to re-launch the song. It’s a pity that borders are closed and can’t shoot her first international a video, but we are working on creating videos separately.” collaboration with South Amantle Brown is living proof that being in the public eye isn’t easy and that not even a tre- African female rapper Gigi mendous amount of fame can save anyone from controversy. In the aftermath, she says the expe- Lamayne last month on an rience taught her that comfort zones can also be danger zones. But she has found the forbearance upbeat song titled “Sedidi to break out and take her music to bigger plat- forms, enter into new collaborations and explore In an interview with the “Black Mampatile” other musical genres. hitmaker, it turns out the delay was mainly for As she reflects, she believes that another les- fear of traversing uncharted waters. “Berry Bone son from the controversy is the importance of introduced me to a new groove sound called building and working with a team so that she AMANTLE ‘amapiano’ and I am now excited and ready may delegate for other duties while she focuses to explore other music genres,” says Amantle on making what she knows best - good music. BROWN Brown. Amantle Brown is undoubtedly one of the hot- “I have been turning down music collabora- test artists that Botswana has ever produced, wit- tions that required me to explore new sounds ness her hit songs that often top the charts across because I did not know how to do it. With this radio stations. ‘Brownies,’ as she is affection- new release, I allowed myself to be versatile so I ately known to her fans who are warming up to don’t sound monotonous. Afterall, I can always her, recently opened a new Facebook page that is go back to R&B.” now sitting at 148 000 followers. Prior to the release of “Zaka” and the cyber “I am moving forward even though I have not saga, the artist had released her first international completely healed,” she says. “But I thank God collaboration with South African female rapper for choosing me to be in that situation because I Gigi Lamayne last month on an upbeat song have come out a different person and everybody titled “Sedidi.” Two days later, the R&B song- who was looking was also able to learn from the stress had just embarked on a robust marketing experience. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 01 July 2020 TIMEOUT Page 21 A therapeutic experience awaits you at The Art Lab Some healing occurs when the soul speaks through a brush on canvas. Loretta Mekgwe knows this because she overcame an affliction of depression that assailed her when she was retrenched a few years ago and is now waiting to teach visitors to her gallery how to tap into their own reservoir of creativity at The Art Lab

GOSEGO MOTSUMI The Art Lab with her we gained the inspiration 12-year-old daughter, to open her art laboratory rom the moment says the space is about after interacting with art- a client steps into creating the idyllic atmo- ists who shared their sto- Fthe latest and only sphere for a therapeutic ries and artistic journeys. art laboratory in town, experience. “I got to learn that as art- the visitor is met with a “Sometimes it is easi- ists, we face the same calming environment that er for people to express challenges,” she said. “I inspires creativity. The themselves visually more then took it upon myself music is soothing, the than to speak,” Mekgwe to create this space where candles enchanting and told Time Out in an in- I could share my artistic there is aroma of herbal terview. “Art can provide skills educating Batswana just a person’s two hands. skills of holding a brush tea inviting as the smell healing even if you don’t about abstract art, which Some of these pieces can during two-hour ses- of fresh paint on canvas have the words. It allows is an art form that tells a be found at the Art Lab sions that get their cre- confirms that you are at our souls to speak. You story.” today. “All the pieces are ative juices flowing on the Art Lab, situated at get to release everything Mekgwe’s abstract black but you could still a canvas that the visitors Phase 2 in Gaborone. you are feeling onto a piece titled “Mola” was see musical instruments take home. The P300 Many may think this canvas, which is thera- at the Francistown Arts in the background,” she offer comes with a free place has appeal only to peutic. But I must add Meeting to remind peo- explained. “I was in a glass of wine, herbal tea those with artistic lean- that I am not a doctor and ple of Botswana’s heri- dark phase when I cre- or juice for the kids and ings but it has little to do this is not therapy.” tage through impactful ated those paintings that snacks. with creative talent. The After a 15-year hiatus, paintings of “Matlhoa,” say we still sing even in “We also have corpo- propri- Mekgwe picked up her “Meropa,” “Melelo,” and our sorrows. They are a rate packages which can etor paintbrush again in 2018 “Dikatara,” as her other reflection of how I felt at serve as year-end ses- Lo- following depression al- pieces are called. These that time, and that’s what sions or workshop activ- retta most took over her life, paintings express the cul- art does.” ities for employees,” she Me- thanks after a letter of ture of Batswana in its The Art Lab officially said. “I suit my services kgwe, retrenchment from her who employer. Three months co- later, she staged her first owns art exhibition that she eponymously called “Keabetswe - A Leap For- ward.” She had tapped into her Setswana name, Ke- abetswe, and found inside the abun- dance beauty, giving a refresh- opened its doors this to my clients. The Art of talent ing way to appreciate the year in February but Lab is a passion project that it diverse backgrounds and soon closed due to CO- that offers everything denotes. celebrate the creative na- VID-19. The creative that I love as an artist.” But it ture of people across the space recently re-opened Plans are underway to was at the whole country. and can take a maximum take The Art Lab to the inaugural There is cohesion in of four clients at a time resort town of Maun in Francis- these pieces as each paint- for a stress-relieving ex- the world-famous Oka- town Arts ing represents an instru- perience without having vango Delta and eventu- Meeting last ment of creating sound, to sit through a therapy ally to several locations year that Mekg- whether it is a guitar or session. Mekgwe teach- around the country. es her visitors the basic Page 22 TIMEOUT Wednesday 01 July 2020 The Botswana Gazette Creatives launch another online SOS campaign A promoter queried at a meeting: Long distance buses are running fully laden when we cannot have an open-air picnic where social distancing would be the easiest thing to observe?

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fter the Ministry of Youth Em- powerment, Sports and Culture ADevelopment stated last Friday that arts events would remain suspended, the creative industry is still insisting on a similar relaxation of the rules being extended to it. In a press release, the ministry said activities that entail people gathering would remain prohibited until further notice, prompting another online campaign by players in the creative industry that calls attention to the plight of artists yet again. “We are dying,” the campaigners wrote online. “Open up the creative industry.” Creatives had gathered in a meeting at Notwane Club in Gaborone the previous day. “During the lockdown, everyone was looking at our industry for entertain- ment but when considerations are made, it seems our industry is not important,” events organiser and creative director of Colours of Sounds, Massie Hule, told the meeting. “The situation is really bad for us. Since the lockdown, I have had to buy 13 food hampers to assist artists who on a normal day were able to feed themselves. It’s not as though we wasted money and did not save because our industry is very expensive to maintain. Promoters are willing to pay to ensure the safety of pa- trons at events. Just let us work; we are hungry.” Promoter, David ‘DvD’ Abram told the meeting that efforts to engage with relevant authorities to map a way forward had yielded no results. The efforts had included a letter detailing how cancel- lation of concluded events had affected Beauty • Fashion • Gadgets the creatives involved and an outline of Dining • Homeware • Travel & Tours recovery measures to rescue the industry. Gift stores • Sports shops “We still don’t have the answers but we are among the affected industries Services • Banking like tourism,” Abram said. “But when you look at tourism, their subsidies have been extended. We ask that you look at us as entrepreneurs and create appropriate policies that can benefit the industry. Yes, there is the COVID-19 Relief Fund which has rejected most artists, but we are asking for is an opportunity to start COVID-19 PREVENTION TIPS operating so we feed ourselves.” Event organiser, Lecco Kenosi, argued that because sectors that similarly involve people gathering like education and transport were operating, a similar 1.5m Avoid close contact Clean your hands often Wear a facemask Cover coughs and sneezes Clean and disinfect arrangement should be extended to the and Hand Shaking if you are sick creative industry. “In the transport sector, buses embarking on seven-hour journeys are filled to capacity but we cannot have a picnic event where people can easily maintain social distancing?,” Kenosi queried. 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A re- ClosingForWe enquiries: regret date that for contact applicationscorrespondence Bame/Tsholofelo is 24 will February be entered on 2019.3975917/ into only 3915503 with successful candidates. Tel: +267 3915503 / 3975917 sult, the combination of socioeconomic challenges brought on by the pandem- Page 24 TIMEOUT Wednesday 01 July 2020 The Botswana Gazette ic, as well as restrictions on movement, home visitations. It is perhaps time for In France, Germany, Italy, Norway and to deal with GBV. The expectation is to have dramatically increased the num- President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his Spain, pharmacies and supermarkets curb the alarming rates of gender-based bers of women and girls facing abuse in government to practise what they preach, have become safe spaces where the ut- violence. almost all countries. which is that the Fourth Industrial Revo- terance of a code word, “Mask 19,” sig- The toll free number is 0800 600 144. The Botswana Gender-Based Vio- lution should not leave Batswana behind. nals that urgent protection from a violent Also recommended is for governments lence Prevention and Support Centre Seeing that we are in a state of emergen- partner or cohabitant is required. These and protection authorities to take con- has noted that the spike in GBV in Bo- cy and that the President has all the pow- locations are often the only retailers crete steps to ensure that protection of tswana mirrors an ugly global trend that er to implement the necessary changes, open, and shopping for essential grocer- children is integral to all COVID-19 pre- coincides with lockdowns for control of this is a call to action for the government ies is the only accepted reason for people vention and control measures, including COVID-19 almost everywhere.During to walk the talk. to leave their homes. but not limited to training health, educa- the lockdown, victims were trapped at The minister directly responsible for The Botswana Police Service should tion and law enforcement practitioners home with their abusers. The movement gender affairs, Anna Mokgethi, should also consider introducing a special GBV on how to manage disclosure of gender- restrictions and lack of access to servic- stop acting like a bystander in her own unit with trained specialists for dealing based violence and child exploitation, es made it difficult for them to seek help ministry. In Norway, for example, teach- directly with cases of domestic and inter- collaboration to support GBV survivors, and there was a spillover at the main ers and other child welfare service work- personal abuse. While the introduction of engaging children and adolescentsin as- shelter that houses these women. ers have gone mobile, instigating more a toll free number for victims to report is sessing how COVID-19 affects them, Child Exploitation direct follow-up measures with known a welcome development, it has been not- and reporting incidents of abuse and ex- An alarming number of children vulnerable children. Other countries ed over the years that law enforcement is ploitation.The message is clear: eseng- across the country fell prey to sexual have reported similar outreach efforts. not adequately equipped and empowered mongwaneng. predators during the national lockdown. The police recorded over 20 defilement cases during the extreme social distancing in April, with many culprits being close and trusted family members. Many Enhance have unfortunately gone unreported due to the cultural practice of protect- your ing known perpetrators. According to Skills! UNICEF, control measures that do not

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Republic of the Botswana President, Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi. also being able to take theirleave days to visit their families and to rest. But this may not happen for the next two years for many of citizens because they were forced to take leave during the COVID crisis. A frustrated nation cannot work to its full FRAUDULENT KAROWE DIAMOND MINE ‘LETTER potential. A nation that lives under oppression cannot rise to glory. A nation that OF INTENT TO PURCHASE’ AND ‘PURCHASE is in bondage cannot experience freedom ORDERS’ IN CIRCULATION of democracy. We need to heal this nation from corporate racism and hidden slavery and wake up from the second-hand mentality that has developed in us through our It has been brought to our attention that there are Karowe Diamond Mine ‘Letters of hopelessness. We have become a nation Intent’ and ‘Purchase Orders’ in circulation. that proudly announces “kerekilekoloi e ncha,” referring to a second-hand Japa- nese import. This needs to end. These documents are fraudulent and are not generated by Lucara Botswana, nor are Whoever renews or receives permission they for our operations situated at the Karowe Diamond Mine in the Letlhakane area. to live and work in Botswana should be at the forefront of “Working Together To- The use of any of these fraudulent documents by any Company or person is prohibited wards an Inclusive Economy.” Since they are the drivers of our economy, they must and is against company policy and procedure. Any advertisement to this effect is a be at the forefront of working together scam. with the leadership for the sake of the welfare of Batswana. We cannot continue to allow presidents to come and go, each Lucara Botswana follows a unique Supply Chain Management and Procurement promising to create employment while process and any procurement documentation and/or communication will be unique foreign businesses continue to effortlessly per RFQ, RFP or engagement with suppliers. contribute to increased unemployment because nobody is monitoring their high staff turnover or at least attempt to inves- Members of the public who may have received these documents and/or may have tigate. We need a Labour Inspection De- engaged in payment of monies based on these fraudulent documents are requested partment that will not go and see the HR Managers on appointment because doing to report this matter as follows: so gives them time to hide illegal employees or unacceptable working conditions. • To the Botswana Police Service Randomly inspections and engagement • Additionally, on the with citizen employees is the way to do call the Lucara Botswana Tip-offs Anonymous hotline it. The HR Managers of most companies following numbers: are the very taskmasters who encourage - Orange – 1144 hidden slavery and defend corporate rac- - Mascom 7111 9714 ism. We need aHuman Resources Society - BTC/Be Mobile 0800 600 644 to work together with Immigration and Labour departments on issuance of work - Or complete an online form at: www.tip-offs.com and residence permits if we should stop being understudies forever before we are • Notify us via email: [email protected] retrenched. As for us Batswana, it is time to turn your eyes away from worthless things and remove the victim mentality that is common to spoilt children. We need to focus on building together towards a knowledge-based and inclusive economy. We need to become a nation that is focused and determined to make Africa great. TWM – The Wisdom Corner Page 26 feature Wednesday 01 July 2020 The Botswana Gazette

overnment has just published its Resilient Recovery towards High Income post-Covid plan for Economic Re- Status.” But there is nothing in the plan that Gcovery and Transformation. If this acknowledges our middle-income status. What Plan?!?! is all they have, then we are not going to Vision 2016 was a disaster because it Recover or Transform. had no champion and no buy-in, but it did It reads just like NDP 11, with a spatter- identify a deeply-rooted problem of how The Economic Recovery and Transformation Plan would make better ing of references to Covid-19, and NDP we are always backward, instead of for- sense if it included a chart for taking advantage of our good sovereign 11 reads like NDP 10, and so on back to ward looking. This was recognised in the NDP 1. Somehow the government has this introduction to Vision 2016, which said the credit rating to fund our development and recurrent budgets from psychological block which stops it from plans which we had been following since moving on from a perception of Botswana Independence had served us well, but now domestic and foreign borrowing, reserved a considerable quota of as an impoverished, rural nation where the is the time for bold, challenging and in- majority of people live in round huts with novative ideas. parastatal board seats for women and youth, introduced toll roads grass roofs, using animal skins for cloth- There is nothing “bold, challenging or and discarded the idea of reducing utility costs for the mining sector. ing. innovative ideas” in the Transition Plan. Although there are widespread pockets For example, the need for investment in Otherwise the so-called plan is too flat to be considered a post-COVID of poverty, this is hardly a picture of the ICT has long been identified as a priority 21st Century Botswana which is classified before Botswana can grow e-commerce blueprint for anything Gazette Reporter as a middle-income country. The subtitle to and expand its financial services footprint. the post-Covid plan reads “Sustainable and However, the plan says we should “think about Botswana offering the “fastest and cheapest internet in Africa”. The time for thinking is long past; it is time to start doing. There is little or nothing in the plan about enhancing the status of women and the youth, both of whom make up more than half our population. For example, why isn’t there a commitment to ensure at least 50% of board members of state-owned entities are women and youth? There is nothing about tackling systemic poverty other than food baskets and an extension of Ipeleng. In the 1990s, a study on poverty recom- CALL FOR LISTING OF AVAILABLE mended that Ipeleng should change from being food for work to education and food WAREHOUSES AND FACTORY SHELLS IN for work so that participants could learn new skills. SPEDU REGION But instead of addressing poverty, the government wants to reduce the cost of electricity to the profitable diamond mining sector, leaving the rest of us to subsidise power in rural areas. The expectation SPEDU is a Company wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of that the rich will subsidise power for the poor has bankrupted BPC and power utili- Botswana, under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, whose mandate ties around the world. A tiny village in the is to facilitate and coordinate economic development projects and regeneration of Kgalagadi will never be able to pay the the SPEDU Region in the sectors of Agri – Business, Tourism and Manufacturing. market price for power and should be sub- sidised from the public purse, not the public’s pockets. SPEDU facilitates investors for acquisition of operational space. The Company Ten years ago, privatisation was the key would like to invite owners of available factory shells and warehouses in SPEDU to rapid development. The plan hardly mentions the P-word apart from repeating Region to list properties for rental and/ or sale. the failed refrain of looking for a strategic partner for Air Botswana. A bold and inno- Listing should include the following information: vative option would have been for Air Bo- tswana to buy a big chunk of a successful airline such as Air Namibia or Rwanda Air 1. Size of the factory shell/warehouse because who on earth wants to buy our tiny 2. Rental amount airline? Above all, the plan plays lip service 3. Sale Price to citizen empowerment. No new initia- 4. Proximity to rail or main road tives, no schemes to pro-actively promote 5. Previous use of the property Batswana like the BEE programmes in 6. Current power supply South Africa. This will be the only way in which the economy and society can be transformed. Interested property owners should send documentation to the following contact: Something is seriously wrong when two companies own virtually all the vehicle franchises in the country. Franchises for fast food outlets are also concentrated in Ms. Baeletsi Mathaka few hands, which means that there is little SPEDU or no competition on either price or service. Surely government should ban coun- Private Bag 33 trywide franchises which enrich to a few Selebi Phikwe and become impenetrable barriers to entry. Or email [email protected] Who is going to employ the thousands of Batswana graduates when it is cheaper to hire labour from failed states to the north of us and Asia? If companies really wanted to invest in Botswana, they must also invest in Batswana and this could be achieved by making work permits progressively more For further communication or clarity kindly contact Ms. Baeletsi Mathaka at +267 262 expensive. If a permit for a shop manager 4300 or +262 262 4344 or [email protected] costs over P100 000, employers will start to think seriously about hiring and training Batswana. As an incentive, permits could To Page 27 The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 01 July 2020 advertisement Page 27

BOTSWANA INNOVATION FUND ANNOUNCES COVID-19 INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) is pleased to announce recipients of the Botswana Innovation Fund (BIF) Third Call for Proposals. Hon. Machana R. Shamukuni, Assistant Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology officiated at a session that announced the awardees.

A total of 395 applications were received in response to the BIF Call for Proposals for solutions addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated socio-economic effects. Proposals were evaluated based on the proposed solutions’ unique value proposition, social impact, commercial viability, technical viability and the individuals’/teams’ ability and capability to develop and commercialise the solution within a specified timeframe. Following a rigorous assessment process, five projects were selected to receive funding.

The solutions are;

A remote queuing system by Creative Insights (PTY) Ltd

The need for social distancing and reduction of crowds, especially in high traffic areas, is imperative to curtail the spread of COVID-19. Creative Insights are developing a QFlo App that enables end users to book a spot in a queue virtually through Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger and SMS. The end user receives a virtual ticket confirming their spot in the queue with a QRCode which they scan once they arrive at the service provider. QFlo allows organisations to better control the flow of clients to and at their premises. It also allows clients to manage their time and safeguards their health and safety. Beyond COVID-19, QFlo will help organisations manage their customer flow more efficiently, ultimately improving customer experience.

A First-Aid Counselling App by First-Aid Counselling

One of the effects of the extreme social distancing protocols put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is a rise in mental related issues. Our experience in Botswana has shown that there is a need for technologically advanced health and wellness solutions which can operate even during times when social isolation restrictions are in effect. First Aid Counselling is an App that allows users to get professional mental health help within minutes. Under normal circumstances, access to a counsellor or psychologist can take up to 2 weeks. First Aid Counselling will enable one to receive help from anywhere, anytime, by simply logging into the App.

A Digital Social Welfare System by Spectrum Analytics

The use of manual and paper-based processes created an opportunity for digitizing data to improve turnaround times in registering and delivering food relief packages to households through the COVID-19 Food Relief Programme. Spectrum Analytics is developing a Social Welfare System that provides a dashboard with actionable insights for not just monitoring and evaluation purposing, but for planning, designing and delivering evidence- based interventions on programmes. Post COVID-19, a similar system can be used for the management of relief programmes by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, at regional and national level.

A Public Transport Passenger Alert System by Corrugated Minds

The use of public transport is considered high risk for COVID-19 transmissions. Corrugated Minds are developing ShareAride; a mobile and web application solution that makes it easy to access public transport, book a seat thereby eliminating long queues at travel times. Commuters are able to make virtual payments for their tickets. When fully operational, the solution will digitize the public transport system, hence enabling easy contact tracing of commuters. This solution will enable the public transport operators to efficiently manage their operations and ovidepr best service to their clients.

An online doctor consultation application by Doctors E-Consult

Online Doctor Consultation is a mobile application, which will be a doctor- patient consulting room on a phone or device. The application will house doctors around the country and patients can book virtual appointments with their preferred doctor. Consultation will be done by way of text or video call through the application. Online Doctor Consultation will reduce congestion in medical facilities and allow for effective social distancing. Beyond COVID-19, the App will reduce the burden of travelling to access a doctor. Doctors E-Consult takes convenience and confidentially to a whole new level as it is easily accessed within the comfort of one’s home.

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must be community representation on income countries have done to reach that boards of these companies. It should also status. They have all invested heavily be illegal for tourists to pay for their vis- in quality education (vs Singapore) and What Plan?!?! its offshore because most of this money quality infrastructure (vs Vietnam). And never arrives in Botswana. they have borrowed. We do like the idea of the introduction Out debt to GDP pre-Covid was around be tradable like any other scarce com- can share more equitably in the exploita- of toll roads which has been delayed for 23%. This is half the average for develop- modity. tion of our mineral and natural resources. decades because people going to their ing countries which sits at between 40% We must also put a stop to foreign com- Government must take a stake in all ma- cattle posts don’t want to pay. The Fran- and 50%. What’s the point in having a panies getting into the country through jor mining ventures and this stake should cistown, Maun and Nata, Kasane and Lo- good sovereign credit rating if we don’t the back door by giving shares to so- be securitised and floated on the Botswa- batse, Gantsi roads must be turned into borrow? called influential people. Fronting must na Stock Exchange so we can all have a toll roads under a PPP arrangement like So instead of thinking of increasing be made illegal and Batswana who have slice. the N4 corridor in South Africa before VAT or personal income tax, which will a significant shareholding in foreign large Similarly, in the tourism sector, the they become completely unusable. hit the poorest the hardest, the govern- firms which dominate market segments cartels should be broken up and no sin- And finally, if we are a middle-income ment should fund both development and must be able to prove where they got the gle company should be allowed to have country and aspire to become a high-in- recurrent budgets for the next 10 years money from. more than three concessions. Community come country, let’s look at what middle- through both domestic and foreign bor- We also need to ensure that Batswana participation should be a must, and there rowing.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT FRANCISTOWN HELD AT FRANCISTOWN CASE NO. CVHFT 0000 412-17 CASE NO. CVHFT 000 870-18 In the matter between: In the matter between: STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED PLAINTIFF And And APARANG LAPOLOGANG LAETSANG Defendant KHUMO WELCOME LEKAU DEFENDANT

NOTICE OF SALE EXECUTION NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION

BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a judgment of the above Honourable Court, the following BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a judgment of the above Honourable Court, the following property of the Defendant shall be sold by Public Auction to the Highest Bidder by Deputy Sheriff Stanley property will be sold by Public Auction by Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sikalesele Mbolai to the highest bidder as Sikalesele Mbolai : follows:

DATE OF SALE : 4th August 2020 DATE OF SALE : 5th August 2020 TIME : 09.30a.m. TIME : 09.30a.m. VENUE : Lot 21027, Phase 5, Francistown VENUE : Lot 23571, Gerald, Francistown PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : The Defendant’s rights, title and interest to Lot 21027 Phase 5 Location, PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : The Defendant’s rights, title and interest to Lot 23571, Francistown Francistown, situated in the Francistown Administrative District, Measuring 540 m², held under deed of transfer Extension, situated in the Francistown Extension 37 Measuring 382 m², held under Deed of Transfer No. No. FT 381/2013 dated the 3rd May 2013 registered in favour of the said Aparang Lapologang Laetsang, a house FT 1009/2012 dated 17th December 2012 registered in favor of KHUMO WELCOME LEKAU with some comprised of sitting room, kitchen, bedrooms, toilet+ bath fitted, seventhquater, electrified screen wall and some improvements thereon, comprised of house with 3 bedroomed house (master bedroom ensuite), 1 x bathroom and improvements therein. toilet, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, 1 x room separately, Pit Latrine Toilet, Fenced.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Cash and Bank guaranteed cheque otherwise detailed conditions of sale may TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Cash and Bank guaranteed cheque otherwise detailed conditions of sale may be inspected with Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sikalesele Mbolai on cell No. 71635200/2415504. be inspected with Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sikalesele Mbolai on cell No. 71635200/2415504.

DATED AT FRANCISTOWN ON THIS 24TH DAY OF JUNE, 2020. DATED AT FRANCISTOWN ON THIS 24TH DAY OF JUNE, 2020.

LOWA ATTORNEYS LOWA ATTORNEYS Plaintiff’s Attorneys Plaintiff’s Attorneys Unit 16, Haskins Building Unit 16, Haskins Building Plot No. 469/70, Blue Jacket Street Plot No. 469/70, Blue Jacket Street P .O. Box 3537 P .O. Box 3537 FRANCISTOWN FRANCISTOWN

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN HELD AT FRANCISTOWN HELD AT KANYE CASE NO. CVHFT 000 867-18 In the matter between: CASE NO: CCMKY-000412-19 SEROWE BUILDERS (PTY) LTD PLAINTIFF In the matter between: and TEBOGO MPHO MORAKE Plaintiff WILLIAM KAPINDE DEFENDANT and DOUGLAS BAGAI Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION

BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a judgment of the above Honourable Court, the following property will be sold by Public Auction by Deputy Sheriff STANLEY SIKALESELE MBOLAI to the Highest NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION Bidder:

DATE OF SALE : 14th JULY, 2020 BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the judgment of the above Honourable Court, the following property of TIME : 09:30 a.m. the above mentioned Defendant will be sold in public auction to the highest bidder by Deputy Sherriff N. OOKAME as VENUE : Magistrate Court, Ntshe House, Francistown follows. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : 1 x Defy Twintub Washing Machine; 1 x Russell Hobbs Microwave Oven; 1 x 4 plate Gas Stove;1 x LG Bottom Freeze Fridge; 1 x Black TV Stand; 1 x 3 Piece Lounge Suite; 1 x 7 piece Dining Room DATE OF SALE : 23 JULY 2020 Suite; 1 x Defy Deep Freezer; 1 x DSTV Decoder and 1 x 2 piece Bedroom Suite TIME OF SALE : 11:00 AM TERMS OF SALE : Cash or bank guaranteed cheques will be accepted and interested parties may arrange for viewing in advance. PLACE OF SALE : GABORONE POLICE STATION

CONDITIONS OF SALE : The terms and conditions of the sale may be inspected at the offices of the Deputy PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : 1X Defy Fridge, 1x Deep Freezer, 1x Fogo Grinder, 1x AHTOH Air Compressor, 1x Pro Max Sheriff, on 2415504 or 71635200. Welding Machine, 1x Wall Mirror, 1x Chicken Slaughtering Machine Set.

th DATED AT FRANCISTOWN ON THIS 24th DAY OF JUNE, 2020. DATED AT TLOKWENG ON THIS 26 DAY OF FEBRUARY 2020.

DEPUTY SHERIFF STANLEY SIKALESELE MBOLAI Deputy Sheriff N. OOKAME c/o M. MMOHE ATTORNEYS PLOT: 1239 0FFICE No.7 Plot No. 3936, Peolwane Street GABORONE WEST INDUSTRIAL Minestone CELL: 72879169/ 77435503 P.O. Box 1860 TEL/FAX: 3938567

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA BUSANG J IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT GABORONE (Before GABANAGAE J) IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT FRANCISTOWN CASE NO: CVHGB-001711-17 InHELD the matter AT LOBATSE between: CASE NO. CVHFT 000051-17 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED PlaintiffCASE NO: CVHGB-000398-20 In the matter between: andIn the matter between: STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED PLAINTIFF P.KEBORAPELE J. DEVELOPMENT BASHI (PTY) LTD MOESI 1Plaintiffst Defendant And NHLANHLAAnd PHINDA SIBANDA 2nd Defendant THATAYAONE MOPOROTA DEFENDANT PHENYO NTSHINOGANG Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION NOTICENOTICE OF SALE ININ EXECUTION EXECUTION BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a judgment of the above Honourable Court, the following BE PLEASED PLEASED TO TAKETO TAKE NOTICE NOTICE THAT pursuant THAT to pursuant the Judgment to the granted Judgment by the Honourablegranted by Court the Honourablethe following immovableCourt the ST property will be sold by Public Auction by Deputy Sheriff Keitseng Letlhogela to the highest bidder as follows: propertyfollowing hereunder movable of theproperty 1 Defendant hereunder will be ofsold the by publicDefendant auction will by Deputy be sold Sheriff by public to the auctionhighest bidder by Deputy as follows:- Sheriff DATE OF SALE : 27th February, 2020 KEBONYEKGOSI NTEBELE to the highest bidder as follows:- th TIME OF SALE : 1030hours DATE OF SALE : 7 August 2020

PLACE OF SALE : Lot 42908, Gaboroneth TIME : 10 00 hrs DATE OF SALE : 17 July, 2020 VENUE : Tribal Lot 2629, Sedie Ward Maun Village TIME OF SALE : 10:30HRS PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : Defendants’ right, title and interest on a certain piece of land being Lot 42908, Gaborone PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : Certain piece of land being Tribal Lot 2629, Maun, situated at Maun in the PLACE OF SALE : in front of GABORONE2 WEST POLICE situated in Gaborone Administrative District measuring 1214m held under Deed of Transfer No. 2081/2013, made in favour P. Batawana Tribal Territory, measuring 1584 m2 Held under Notarial Deed of Cession and Delegation No. FT PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : 1x1 Floor Mat,1x1 TV Stand, 1x1 DVD Player with Speakers, 1x2 J. Development (Pty) Ltd with developments thereon being a house consisting of a TV room, pantry, fitted kitchen, sitting room, MA 213/2010 1184/2014 dated the 10th September 2010 in favour of THATAYAONE MOPOROTA. An Sofas, 1x1 2 Burner Hot Plate Electric Stove, 1x1 4 Burner Gas Stove, 1x1 Electric Kettle,1x1 Bread dinning room, master ensuite, 2 bedrooms combined bath, shower and toilet, guest toilet, stand alone guest wing comprising of electrified house comprised of 2 garages, 4 bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen, dining room toilet + bathroom, and Toaster, 1x1 Camp Chair, 1x2 Cooler Boxes, 1x1 Floor Mat, 1x1 Wall Mirror, 1x1 Water Bottle, 1x1 bedroom (ensuite) sitting room and open plan kitchen separate unfinished garage with two unfinished rooms, swimming pool, seven’s quarters house. halfWashing paved, Machine,half lawn, screen 1x1 wall,Double electric Bed. fence, motorized sliding gate.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Cash and Bank guaranteed cheque otherwise detailed conditions of sale may TERMS AND AND CONDITIONS CONDITIONS : Cash or Bank: Cash guaranteed or Bank cheque guaranteed otherwise detailed cheque and otherwise conditions detailed of sale may and be inspectedconditions at be inspected with Deputy Sheriff Keitseng Letlhogela on cell No. 74777581. of sale may be inspected theat thePlaintiff’s Plaintiff’s Attorneys Attorneys Office. Office.

TH DATED AT AT GABORONE GABORONE THIS 20 THISth DAY OF10 JANUARY,TH DAY OF 2020. JUNE 2020. DATED AT FRANCISTOWN ON THIS 24 DAY OF JUNE, 2020.

KEBONYEKGOSIKEBONYEKGOSI NTEBELE NTEBELE c/o RAMALEPA ATTORNEYS LOWA ATTORNEYS RAMALEPAPlaintiff’s ATTORNEYS Attorneys Plaintiff’s Attorneys Plaintiff’sPlot Attorneys 3171, Morupule Drive Unit 16, Haskins Building Plot 3171,Extension Morupule 11, Gaborone Road Plot No. 469/70, Blue Jacket Street ExtensionP.O. 11, Box Along 70567 Nelson Mandela drive P .O. Box 3537 P.O. Box GABORONE70567 (UB) FRANCISTOWN Gaborone(VR/mm/7398) (UB) 71694303 Tel: 2412300/73966100 The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 01 July 2020 SPORT Page 29

limitation to period, there- dards. There is no per- fore in the absence of that, ceived delay. Their pre- “There Is A Prima Facie Case” Botswana laws take pre- paredness should be we cedence. Consideration want our day in court. ought to be made based There was never a delay As BFA Lose Appeal Against Sambandawe And His Cohort on the essence of reason- and by FIFA standards ability. A wide scope is not there is no delay.” a license for abuse, other- When passing judge- Molefhi Kannemeyer reinstated to their positions. right to be heard, and the the matter and run with it wise that’s an arrogance of ment on the 11th June Obenne The Chairman called mat- matter should be referred to parallel to each other, with power. That conduct crisps 2020, Dingake lamented ter for hearing. But before Tribunal since it’s a dispute the possibility of an out- nd abuse, unlimited period that, “Whereas consider- n Monday 22 the matter could be heard, on proceedings.” come of one body differing must be defined”, respond- ation must always be made June, BFA lost yet it looked like we were in from the other. As I have ed Plaatjie. “I will need of the serious nature of the Oagain, this time for another lengthy night as “In terms of BFA indicated, that may cre- explanation from the BFA allegations leveled against before Appeal Commit- BFA felt the matter should ate serious confusion and but we are now beyond an accused, one must not tee, after an appeal against be taken to BFA Tribu- documents”, therefore against public explanation. Prosecution lose sight of the need to act the judgement passed by nal since they had already policy; and on the principle must be done while events in the interest of justice, Botswana Football Asso- given the matter to BFA quizzed Dingake, of lis pendis it would then are still fresh in the minds quick disposal of cases and ciation (BFA) Disciplinary DC Chairman and if there be undesirable to remove “Is there a of the prosecuted. So ex- generally, in consideration Committee (DC) Chairman is a dispute on the issue the matter completely and planation won’t surpass of the interest of the com- Martin Dingake, on the it should then be referred altogether from Disciplin- th prescribed the prejudice. I won’t ac- plainants.” 11 June 2020, to lift sus- to Tribunal. The BFA DC ary Committee, let alone cept an explanation.” He further went on to pension on First Division Chairman took none of it period as for the Chair of the DC.” And Moakhofi on behalf of address the delay of per- North (FDN) League Com- and said he is ready to lis- indeed the matter proceed- BFA urged that, there are secution in its entirety as mittee members and rein- ten to the matter since it when the DC or ed after both agreed to pro- peculiar circumstances unjustifiable, “No reason stated them with immediate was addressed to him and ceed. investigation pertaining to the matter has been given why such effect. The appeal lodged believed it should be settled Advocate Plaatjie went th and their position is that a long period is necessary on the 18 June 2020 reit- then. should be done? on to mention his clients ex- the steps have been taken and I find that there can- erated reasons advanced by When making his presen- pected a disciplinary action and the matter was placed not be any justification for BFA Legal Officer Thato tations, Advocate Samuel “BFA Disciplinary against them as per the let- before the BFA DC Chair- it. In deciding this matter, Pako Moakhofi during the Bokang Plaatjie, who rep- ter, not investigation. “No Code Article 42: man. “On the 30th July I must also be alive to the initial case proceedings, it resented the seven (7) FDN charges have been brought 2019 a paginated bundled prejudice the complainants further mentioned that the Committee members said, forward. Common course Limitation Period letter was sent to the com- have suffered and continue Dingake erred in hearing “On the 29th October 2018, to BFA, justice delayed is plaints. They should have to suffer. They have been and determining a dispute the BFA suspended the for Persecution, justice denied. We can’t interdicted at that point by out of office and not - par between the BFA and BFA Committee from their du- accept the charges now. raising a point of disagree- ticipating in any matters officials when he had no ju- ties, on allegations of finan- sub 3 reads, The mnemonic suggest the ment, which they didn’t. of the BFA. The BFA sat risdiction to do so. cial misappropriation pend- committee has been pun- ‘Persecution for The complaints were sum- idle and not bothered to The Mpezani Samban- ing charges, as is natural. ished for something they moned to appear before timeously prosecute. They dawe led FDN League No single charge has been didn’t not commit. There- corruption is the DC Chairman with plead no challenges to see Committee was reinstated laid today and their term fore, our relief sought is to th the investigations duly their intentions of the 29th on Thursday 11 June could have come to an end, not subject to a have the suspension lifted done.” However, the com- October 2010 through. 2020, following their sus- save iterator BFA extending and members reinstated.” plaint responded that they In the end the DC Chair- pension by the BFA NEC term of office for its struc- limitation period’. “In terms of BFA docu- rd only received the letter man, in his capacity, un- on the 23 October 2018, tures. Two Annual General ments”, quizzed Dingake, but without the said pagi- der Article 85 of the BFA due to apparently failing Meetings (AGMs) –which For his part BFA DC “Is there a prescribed pe- nated bundle, which BFA Disciplinary Code; Juris- to account for an amount could have ratified their Chairman Dingake said the riod as for when the DC couldn’t not confirm ser- diction of the Chairman of money around P168, suspensions passed without matter can’t be taken away or investigation should be vice of. “The ordeal then ruling Alone, lifted the 225. 60. The suspension a word, they can’t partici- from DC since by extension done? “BFA Disciplinary renders the matter to be in suspension of the First Di- was with immediate effect pate in any football activ- many of these matters natu- Code Article 42: Limitation abeyance until on the 25th vision North league com- and barred them from par- ity and are in limbo. Justice rally came to DC. “Circum- Period for Persecution, sub February 2020, the matter mittee and reinstated them ticipating in any activity of delayed is justice denied. stances maybe different but 3 reads, ‘Persecution for is not allotted a date until with immediate effect. the Association until a dis- Talk of the matter pending part of the DC sits with the corruption is not subject to the 8th June 2020” reads When doing so he said, ciplinary hearing was con- investigation. It’s not like matter, the DC must there- a limitation period’. the judgement. “The appropriate rem- ducted and concluded. nothing has been happen- fore deal with the mat- Time makes Moakhofi furthers said, edy in the circumstances “You are therefore in- ing on our end. Postpone- ter. I’m prepared to infer- “Minutes of the Committee is that; any investigation formed that you and the ment will add to the preju- give you audi- ences, depicted a resolution in the and/or charges either aris- rest of the FDN Commit- dice; suspension should be ence today or there last paragraph, which read, ing from the investigation tee members are suspend- given a reasonable time. shortest pos- is ‘we pray that the pending or the alleged failure to ac- ed with immediate effect Two years is beyond under- sible time. no amount be cancelled so count should be stayed and pending disciplinary hear- standing and unbearable. As embod- we start on a clean slate’. dismissed; The complain- ing,” read the letter dated Our courts in Botswana are ied in that th There is a case to answer, ants’ suspension is lifted 29 October 2018, from clear, you can’t be charged judgment it a prima facie case to an- with immediate effect and the BFA CEO addressed after a long time.” would then swer. They admit for the a Committee appointed in to the then Secretary of the BFA Legal Officer Moak- have amounts to be cancelled, terms of paragraph 5 of the FDN League Committee, hofi, when coming for the been de- swipe the matter under the letter 29th October shall Mr Rapula Gaothobog- defense of the Association sirable rack. That is to say, ‘let our cease to oversee the opera- we. The letter, referenced urged that something is that two guilt not be dealt with’. tions of the First Division BFA/1/5/1 (65), titled: been done, in terms of ar- bodies of This P168, 000, let it be North League committee Re- First Division North ticle 116 Commencement the BFA cancelled. Vividly, there with immediate effect,” Financial Review Report of Proceedings of the BFA must be is a case to answer for, concluded Dingake. 2017/18, mentioned that, Disciplinary Code. “Ac- seized with a prima facie case. This The decision, which the ‘The exact nature of the cording to Article 101: No persecution doesn’t use BFA wont taking laying charges and facts surround- reasons on the decision the law of the land, down despite the judge- ing same, shall be in the denied them we use FIFA ment demonstrating that formal charge letters which the shall be delivered to your- stan- this dismissal of the com- selves in due course’. mittee’s suspension is not Almost two years later, a bolt from the blue. The the suspended Committee BFA believes there is a pri- was in limbo awaiting to ma facie case to answer be charged while still on and feels the ruling was suspension. With the delay a gross injustice to foot- of their charges in conten- ball. The Sambandawe tion, they wrote a com- and cohort might have plaint letter to the BFA won the two encounters DC chairman on the but the war is still far 25th February, sorting from over., as we await to have their suspen- BFA’s next form of ac- sion lifted and be tion. Page 30 SPORT Wednesday 01 July 2020 The Botswana Gazette PSL’s Financial Troubles Worrisome for Botswana Players tion. za’s statement saying that BONGANI MALUNGA pandemic has seen the il- picture of how clubs are lost that and we haven’t Clubs such as Highlands “football would be doomed lustrious league’s top tier currently operating dur- been able to replace it. Park (where Botswana’s because 70 percent of the he effects of the clubs struggle to make ing the COVID-19 era, We’re one of a few clubs Lesenya Ramoraka plies clubs in the league depend Coronavirus ends meet due to their in- his statements hinted that that have been hit quite his trade) also started cut- on the monthly grant.” If Tacross sport and activity. more clubs around the negatively in terms of ting players’ wages after the league season does not normal life in general have League sponsor ABSA league are covering more revenue. What that does encountering financial resume clubs will not be been well documented, recently pulled out of their expenses than actually is it puts a lot of stress in problems during the lock given the usual R2.5 mil- the harsh realities of life sponsorship deal with the generating income, which terms of your resources down. Another worrying lion monthly grant that within the COVID-19 era Premier Soccer League could possibly have an ef- because it’s not possible topic was raised by the PSL they were previously ac- have forced clubs to resort (PSL) while Supersport fect on how they pay play- to go and acquire players chairman Dr Irvin Khoza customed to. to reducing wages while United (where Zebras de- ers in the future. in a market where you’re who announced that clubs The PSL is expected to other clubs have put their fender Thatayaone Ditl- “We’ve seen at club actually required to sell will not receive monthly return if the South Afri- league statuses up for sale. hokwe plies his trade) level, various clubs have players just to balance the grants beyond June 30 if can Football Association A league such as the revealed that their 13 year lost their sponsors, includ- books. There aren’t many the season does not re- (SAFA) gives FIFA posi- ABSA Premiership is well sponsorship with Engen ing us. We had a six-year sources of revenue open to sume, he also underlined tive feedback about the known for its incredible fi- has ended as reported by relationship with Engen, clubs beyond sponsorship, that clubs must be prepared COVID-19 lock down, nancial muscle due to mul- South African publication they’ve been our team grants (and) prize money, to seek financial resources South Africa is currently tiple commercial deals, SoccerLaduma. sponsor and given us good the rest is all expenses, it’s elsewhere to survive. on level 3 with sports partnerships and sponsor- The club’s CEO Stan funding and good support a tough business,” he told A club chairman was teams permitted to return ships but the COVID-19 Matthews painted a bleak and all of a sudden we the South African publica- quoted reacting to Kho- to training in July. Road To Sporting Success: BPL Taps Mamelodi Kabelo Kgosiemang For Commercialisation

With TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO who has coached past Olympic Drive champions Ulrike Meyfarth. BONGANI Malunga n 2006, a 20 year high A year later, Kgosiemang jumper from Botswana cleared the 2.30m bar to win a he Botswana Football Association (BFA) and Isurprised many when he gold medal for Botswana during the Botswana Premier League (BPL) have an- cleared the 2.30m mark to be the African Champions which nounced that they have started a Transforma- named the African Champion. T were held in Bambous, Mauri- tion Initiative which will be spearheaded by Ashford He also became the first ever tius, he also set a National Re- Mamelodi (Mamelodi Consultancy). According to athlete from Botswana to win a cord (NR) at time. His stellar the BPL, Mamelodi’s consultancy company will be gold medal in high jump at the performance in 2006 persisted tasked with “engaging local clubs on the various ele- Games. when he finished fourth during ments of professionalism including governance and The Rakhuna born athlete the IAAF World Cup which other issues”. began his high jump career in was staged in Athens, Greece. The local clubs will attend BPL Transformation 2003, the same year that he won In 2007, Kgosiemang man- Road Map sessions on different dates. The BFA and a gold medal (1.95m) during aged to win a gold medal at the BPL revealed that they are on course to continue the BISA Athletics National Fi- the All Africa Games in Al- their drive for professionalization of the clubs with nals. He carried his impressive giers, Algeria after he jumped the bigger goal of turning the league into a commer- performance to the 2003 CO- 2.27m before he went to take cially viable entity. SASSA Athletics Champion- part at the IAAF World Cham- he became the African were staged in Marrake- The league has been struggling to find other ways ships which were held in Leso- pionships in Osaka,Japan. He Champion for a third ch, Morocco. He repre- of generating revenue with prize money also a sticky tho as he also settled for a gold managed to clear 2.29m for time in a row during the sented Botswana at the issue at the moment, for now the long term fate of medal before clinching bronze an historic qualification for Championships which Olympics twice in 2008 the league sponsorship remains unknown with very at the African Junior Champion- the final where he finished were held in Nairobi, and 2012. His recent little alternatives mentioned as replacements. The ships, in Cameroon. ninth with a 2.26m clearance. Kenya before he went pleasing continental per- COVID-19 situation has also thrown a spanner in the Kgosiemang nevertheless, in- A year later, Kgosiemang went on to settle for a bronze formance was when he works as clubs have not been able to make any money troduced himself to the world of on to be an African Champion during the Common- finished fourth at the Af- while they have been inactive, the recent Relief Funds high jump in 2005 by winning for the second time in Addis wealth Games in Dehli, rican Games which were dished out to clubs have softened the blow but foot- a gold medal during the Af- Ababa, Ethiopia on which he India. The local prolific held in Rabat, Morocco ball still faces an unknown future. rican Junior Championships a set a NR of 2.34m. He neverthe- high jumper also won a clearing 2.10m. Mamelodi brings with him a load of administrative performance which earned him less failed to impress during the gold at the 2012 African Now aged 34, Kgo- experience having served at FIFA level as a regional an IAAF scholarship to train at 2009 World Championships af- Championships which siemang is yet to retire development officer and he is highly regarded in the the Accredited Training Centre ter finishing 13th overall. were held in Porto Novo, from the sport and is Southern African region while also being revered at of Cologne in Germany under Kgosiemang would bounce Benin and 2014 African vying to qualify for the continental level. the tutelage Wolfgang Ritzdorf, back strongly in 2010 when Championships which Tokyo Olympics.

not they have discussed had scored two goals and a contract extension with registered two assists be- Black Leopards Coy On Ngele’s Contract Ngele but the inquiry was tween January and March not responded to on Mon- this year, this was a signif- BONGANI MALUNGA Clubs around the world whether or not he is keen not released any statement day. With Black Leopards icant improvement on his are permitted by FIFA to to stay. regarding the future of out at the bottom of the ABSA previous form whereby lack Leopards’ sign short term deals with For now, the club of contract players, includ- Premiership log and aim- he had not scored or as- management team out of contract players in ing Ngele. If clubs cannot ing to survive relegation sisted for more than three Bhas remained coy order for the players to has not released agree on short term deals they might be forced to months. on Mogakolodi Ngele’s participate in the remain- any statement the players are required to negotiate a short term deal The South African Foot- contract situation, the ing games of the season be released and rendered with Ngele for the forward ball Association (SAFA) player’s contract offi- after the June 30 deadline. regarding the free agents, this would to help them try to avoid and FIFA are set to decide cially ended on June 30 Ngele joined the club last future of out of leave Ngele searching for relegation if the league re- a new registration date for (yesterday) but both par- year from Mamelodi Sun- a new club once again. sumes. a revised transfer window ties are expected to sign a downs on a one year deal, contract players, Gazette Sport reached Ngele had started to which has been forced to temporary extension if the his contract has an op- out to the club’s admin- show glimpses of his old be rescheduled as a result league gets the green light tional one year extension including Ngele. istration team to seek an- form before a minor inju- of the COVID-19 pan- to resume in July. clause but that depends on For now, the club has swers about whether or ry set him back again, he demic. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 01 July 2020 Page 31

Wednesday 01 July 2020 BNOC, Karate Tokyo Olympics Conundrum • As BNOC strikes out karate from Tokyo Olympics preliminary team because they feel that there is no one from the code who stands the opportunity of qualifying for the Games • Local karate star Bakwadi however believes that he can qualify

TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO qualified.” Bakwadi however, agrees that compe- otswana National Olympic Commit- tition is going to be tough in Paris. “Un- tee (BNOC) have taken a decision fortunately competition there is not like Bto dismiss karate from the Tokyo at Continental games and it is going to be Olympics preliminary team as they hold more difficult there,” he said. “But it is not that no one from the code stands a chance like one cannot do well there, if prepared of making it to the Games an occurrence enough one can do well. You must under- that local karate sensation Ofentse Bakwadi stand that we have been attending these does not concur with. other tournaments without preparation and BNOC have been busy preparing athletes that is why we have not dished impressive from various sporting codes including ka- performances. By preparation I mean go- rate in their efforts to send a strong team ing to Japan for two months or so, which is to the Tokyo Olympics which have since what other athletes are doing.” been postponed to next year due to the CO- The 2019 Africa Karate Championships VID-19 pandemic. However, according to kata bronze medalist went on to note that BNOC CEO Tuelo Serufho they have since karate did not receive enough from BNOC decided to drop karate from the preliminary from the get go. “The support has not been team in accordance with their assessments enough, I started the Olympics pursuit on that shows that no one from the code will my own as I sent myself to many compe- make it to Tokyo. titions as compared to what they did,” he “It is over for them, they do not stand decried. “It is not like I do not appreciate a chance of qualifying so we have decided the help that they have been giving me, I to drop them,” he told Gazette Sport in a do and I understand that their other athletes telephonic interview. “Initially we thought who also need to be assisted by BNOC.” a few of them would qualify but as time He said since karate has now been passed by we realised they do not stand a chance. Their qualification is mainly deter- dropped he will go back to the drawing mined by rankings and as they stand no one board and see if he cannot have talks with from the code is better placed to qualify.” Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) to Even though he concurs with BNOC see if they cannot help him qualify. “And if that none of the local karatekas can make it means funding myself to attend the Paris it to the Games due to their current rank- tournament I will do so,” Bakwadi stated. ing standings, karate star in Bakwadi says “I will figure a way of raising funds for my- he still stands a chance of qualifying for self and continue with my Olympic dream. the Games. That is at the Karate Olympic Even if it means selling my car to fund my- Qualification Tournament billed for Paris, self I will do so, I am ready to do so.” France, it is the final qualification tourna- Should he fail to take part in Tokyo, Bak- ment where athletes will be able to qualify wadi may never be able to represent the na- for Karate’s debut at the Games. tion at the Olympics as the Tokyo Games “I have been aiming for it all along; I were basically his last shot to do so mostly have been using these other tournaments considering his age, he is now 35 years old. as preparation for that major tournament,” More bad news for Bakwadi is that karate the 2017 Union Federation of Africa Karate does not make part of the Paris 2024 Olym- (UFAK) gold medalist told Gazette Sport pics program; he will be aged 43 during the in a interview. “I am sure that with enough Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. training I will qualify, I am sure of it as I Meanwhile, karate will make its first ap- have done well before. The good thing pearance on the Games program at Tokyo about the Paris tournament is that the top 2020, with men and women competing in karatekas will not be there as they already kata (forms) and kumite (sparring).