Botswana Gazette Wednesday 27 January 2021 COVID-19 Hiptages 1 Letlhakane Senior Secondary 23 Students Quarantined and Await Results

The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 27 January 2021 COVID-19 hiPtages 1 Letlhakane Senior Secondary 23 students quarantined and await results

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Terms and conditions apply. Page 2 news Wednesday 27 January 2021 The Botswana Gazette DISS Opens Probe Into Assassination Claims Linked to Matsheka • DISS confirms starting investigations • Khama has reported the matter to the police

LETLHOGILE MPUANG DISS hands matters over to relevant authorities, Robert added. The Botswana he Directorate of Intelligence Police had not responded to Gazette and Security Services (DISS) has questions at the time of going to press last Topened investigations into allega- night. Meanwhile, Khama is reported to Morupisi corruption tions that cabinet minister Dr Thapelo have asked the police to inquire into Se- Matsheka plotted to assassinate President tumbeko’s claims. DISS is also respon- Mokgweetsi Masisi and his predecessor sible for the security of Khama as a fomer Ian Khama, The Botswana Gazette has president. case set for April established. In a social media video posted last DISS spokesman Edward Robert says week, Setumbeko alleges that the plot to • He believes the charges are politically motivated that the claims border on national secu- assassinate Masisi was to be carried out rity and it is within the mandate of the when the President was in Lobatse to of- • Has joined the opposition Botswana Patriotic Front DISS to follow up the matter. One Tu- ficially launch Matsheka as the BDP par- misang Setumbeko, who says he was a liamentary candidate for the town in July GAZETTE REPORTER ecution has established a prima facie case part of Matsheka’s campaign team for the 2019. against the three accused in respect of the 2019 general elections, has gone on so- He claims to have evidence to back he Gaborone High Court has set charges they are facing,” he said. “Criti- cial media with shocking claims of how his spine-chilling claims and is ready to former Permanent Secretary to the cally that part of the money was used to he turned down instructions by Matsheka prove them in court. “... Ke kopa Tautona President (PSP) Cater Morupisi’s buy the Toyota Land Cruiser in question, to assassinate certain people. a botse Rre Matsheka gore agenda ya T corruption and money laundering case for if it is to be believed, an inference can be Matsheka, who is the Minister of Fi- lona le bo mmata ba gago ya go bolaya April 2021. drawn that Manor Squad Services was nance and Economic Development, has Tautona ka launch ya Domkrag ko Loba- At the case status hearing in Gaborone used as a vehicle to conceal that the true denied any knowledge of these claims tse, a mo tlhalosetse ka yone,” he says on yesterday (Tuesday), Justice Mokwadi giver of the valuable consideration was and is said to have reported the matter to the video, his image as clear as daylight. Gabanagae said CMB and that the Morupisi actively par- the police. (I want the President to ask Dr. Matsheka Morupisi and his wife Pinny’s trial will ticipated in the plan for the benefit of R7 “From time to time we do receive re- to tell him about his agenda of killing the take place from 12 to 14 April. Group Pty (Ltd), wife Pinny and him. ports or allegations raising issues that President at the BDP launch in Lobatse.) Morupisi faces two counts of corrup- “I feel that the state has led evidence to have a bearing on our mandate as DISS,” “That guy had an agenda,” Setumbeko tion, namely abuse of office and accep- show that the accused persons had reason- said Robert “When that happens, we sub- continues in the video. “I was ordered to tance of bribe by a public officer, and a able grounds for knowing or suspecting ject the same to our established processes go and kill people and I refused. I refused third count in which he is jointly charged that the property was derived or realised, so as to determine the cause of action to to go and poison Kamal Jacobs. I refused with R7 Group and his wife with money in whole or in part, directly or indirectly take. to go and poison Jomo Dithebe.” laundering. These offences are alleged to from any confiscation offence. This can be “However, it is never our practice to In another video also released, Setum- be in connection with misappropriation of inferred from the way the purported sale share with the media what cause of action beko claims that Dr. Matsheka wanted to funds from the Botswana Public Officers agreement was prepared and executed.” we take. Even so, I urge anyone who has see former president Ian Khama dead af- Pension Fund. Meanwhile, Morupisi recently joined any information that suggests unlawful- ter Khama launched Kamal Jacobs ahead In November last year, Justice Gab- former president Ian Khama’s Botswana ness of any form to always inform law of the 2019 general elections. The youth- anagae ruled against the Morupisis’ ap- Patriotic Front (BPF). He believes his case enforcement agencies for appropriate ac- ful Setumbeko says he refused to carry plication of no case to answer against the is politically motivated. tion.” out this instruction as well. state. “In conclusion, I find that the pros- Once investigations are concluded, :

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Contact Person: Bontle Obuseng Email: [email protected] The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 27 January 2021 news Page 3 Expect COVID-19 vaccine in March - WHO • WHO regional director says priority will be healthcare workers and other high-priority groups • Dr Moeti says Botswana has reported new COVID-19 variant, asked to ship specimens

COVID-19 hits Letlhakane Senior Secondary • 23 students quarantined and awaitresults • Two cases confirmed • Teachers decry students’ careless behaviour

Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organization’s regional director for Africa. Photo by: WHO STAFF REPORTER

TEFO PHEAGE expanding to cover additional vulnerable onfirmation of two positive COVID-19 cases and quarantin-

groups,” she noted. ing of 23 students of Letlhakane Senior Secondary School The first 30 million doses of the CO- Africa has thus far recorded over 3.3 million (LSSS) has sparked panic within the school community and VID-19 vaccine will only be distributed C confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 2.7 million fear that more cases could emerge. “in Africa in March this year,” the World recoveries and 81 865 deaths. Dr Moeti said The two positive cases were detected over the weekend from a Health Organization’s (WHO) regional direc- Africa is only 42% ready to roll out vaccines student and a teacher, spawning fears that the two may have infected tor for Africa, Dr Matshediso Moeti, has said. while the benchmark is 80%. “This is an im- other people in the school community before their results turned up Moeti revealed that Botswana is among provement on the starting point of about 33% positive. countries that have reported a new variant of two months ago, but we still have quite a lot of “There is a likelihood that the virus has spread to other students be- the deadly virus, as well as Zambia and the work to do to reach the desired benchmark of cause they interact the whole day in school,” said one source. “Even teachers could be at risk because they also interacted with the posi- Gambia. “We are in contact with ministries 80%,” she added. to ship specimen to our labs to help establish tive case of one of them.” She said the WHO and the United Nations The president of Botswana Sector of Educators Trade Union (BO- whether the virus is circulating or not,” she Children’s Fund (Unicef) are training health- SETU), Winston Radikolo, has confirmed the emergence of two said at a virtual press conference on Saturday. care workers and working with ministries to positive cases and 23 LSSS students being in quarantine. Radikolo “This is further to establish the capacity of ensure approval of vaccines by regulatory raised concern that the behaviour of students and their poor obser- gene sequencing.” bodies in the region to assist with rollout ca- vance of health protocols could aid spreading the virus. “We worry Regarding the rollout of the vaccine, Dr pacity. Botswana’s Ministry of Health and because some students have a tendency of removing their masks, Moeti said that the first batch will be part of a Wellness has revealed that they are working especially when riding in school transport,” the unionist said. plan to roll out 600 million doses in a phased hand in hand with Botswana Medicines Reg- He also expressed concern about what he called “the slow response approach through the Covax facility and that ulatory Authority (BoMRA) to prepare the of the health authorities” when a positive case is detected at a learning institution. the first 30 million doses should start arriving country for partaking in the process. in some African countries by March. The Coordinator of the COVID-19 Task Force, Dr Kereng Ma- The process entails creating awareness of supu, was yet to respond to a Gazette questionnaire yesterday (Tues- “These are intended to prioritise health the vaccine and debunking theories and myths day). care workers and other high-priority groups, which have spread across Africa.

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We Kgalagadi Breweries Lim- produce and package our beer in Dear Prospective Quoter: B ited, (KBL), has distanced itself 750ml, 500ml, 440ml and 330ml The Embassy of the United States of America in Gaborone, Botswana has requirement from the illegal alcohol trade that for a responsible, resourced and qualified Contractor/vendor for the following Projects: volumes.” is currently thriving on the black Police believe a thriving black 1. For Current Members of the US Embassy Gaborone FSN Retirement Fund’s Accrued market. market of liquor in Botswana is Actuarial Account Balance Transfer to an Umbrella Fund Alcohol trade and consumption of contraband smuggled into the has been temporarily banned as country from neighbouring coun- 2. Annuities for Retired Members for the US Embassy FSN Retirement Fund government fights the spread of the tries. They say several arrests have Coronavirus but the sale of contra- been made and fines imposed in The detailed solicitations are posted on the USA Embassy Gaborone Websites. If you band alcohol is reportedly booming are interested in either of the project please visit the Embassy Website: Francistown. on the black market. https://bw.usembassy.gov/embassy/gaborone/ for more details. Throughout the From 25 January, only skeletal KBL’s head of corporate affairs, year we mostly post all of our prospective projects on this website from time to time. staff for critical roles has been on Masegonyana Madisa, says they duty at KBL while the brewer says Please read the solicitation/s carefully to understand all the requirements then follow have received reports of their prod- what is required and when further clarity is needed please ask through the e-mail uct being sold on the black market other operational activities will provided below. Do not tempt to take action on the solicitation before studying and that the contraband is coming stop if the ban continues. KBL says the entire document so that all prospective vendors understand the details of the from neighbouring Zimbabwe. it will also suspend payment to sup- requirements. “We have a reputation to protect pliers as of 6 February if the cur- and there is no way that we would rent alcohol ban persists. “We un- This Request for proposal does not commit the American Embassy in Gaborone to derstand the impact this will have make an award. The Embassy may cancel the request or any part of it. Any collusion take that risk,” he said. “Once an with regard to price will exclude potential contractors from work with the Embassy. announcement is made to stop al- on the overall supply chain and cohol sales, then that is it; we close. those whose livelihoods depend on Direct any questions regarding this request for quotations to the Embassy Pension Fund So there is no way KBL can be in- the beer industry and request their Management on +267-71383207 or email: volved in this black market.” understanding,” Madisa said. [email protected] during regular business hours. “Even the alcohol that we are Earlier this month, Botswana announced extension of a night-time All proposals should be submitted on or before Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 10:00 AM usually given as employees as a using the above email. gesture of goodwill from the em- curfew and ban on alcohol sales ployer, we were not given it this following detection of a new and Alternative email is [email protected] or +267-71613929 time around. We have heard that more transmissible strain of the the illicit liquor is from neighbour- COVID-19 virus. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 27 January 2021 news Page 9 FOR SALE: UDC Petitioners’ Property • 15 UDC election petitioners affected Tlokweng, Haskins Nkaigwa who was the UDC can- • Mohwasa says efforts to rescue the petitioners ongoing didate for Gaborone North, as well as Moagi Bright Molebatsi. The UDC petitioners had taken the BDP and the • UDC appealed for P10K from each constituency last year Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to court ar- guing that the 2019 general elections were rigged and that the results should therefore be overturned. How- ever, the petitioners lost the case after BDP and IEC lawyers argued that the CoA did not have jurisdiction to entertain such appeals. Deputy Sheriff Jackson Chilisa has confirmed the sale of the movable properties of the UDC petitioners. He explained that although the appellants are 15 in number, only properties for UDC candidate in Gaborone Central, Dr Mpho Pheko, and the party’s candidate for Kgalagadi South, Marcus Chimbombi, will be sold for now.

Deputy Sheriff Jackson Chilisa has confirmed the sale of the movable properties of the UDC petitioners. He explained that although the appellants are 15 in number, only properties for UDC candidate in Ga- borone Central, Dr Mpho Pheko, and the party’s can- SESUPO RANTSIMAKO UDC president Duma Boko and others to challenge a didate for Kgalagadi South, Marcus Chimbombi, will High Court decision to dismiss their applications that be sold for now. he Court of Appeal (CoA) has made a notice of sought to nullify results of the 2019 general elections. According to the notice of sale, a grey Toyota Hilux sale of movable property belonging to Umbrel- The court ordered 15 UDC election petitioners to pay vehicle of registration number B587 APS and a white Tla for Democratic Change’s (UDC) petitioners P565 000 within seven days. Toyota Quest of registration B171 BAO will be sold against the results of the 2019 general elections. When the petitioners failed to pay, candidates of the publicly early next month. According to the notice of sale, which was published Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) who were cited as The UDC resolved to rescue the petitioners with in several newspapers last weekend, movable prop- respondents instructed their lawyers Manewe, Tobedza monetary contributions last year. Quizzed about the erties of 15 UDC general election petitioners will be & Co to apply for a writ of execution against the pe- undertaking this week, Moeti Mohwasa said the con-

sold publicly in execution by the Deputy Sheriff on 5 titioners. The BDP application succeeded, resulting in tributions are still being made. “The UDC National February in Gaborone. “Be pleased to take notice that the notice of sale of movable properties of the UDC Executive Committee, at its meeting held last year, pursuant to the judgment of this honourable court, the petitioners last week. resolved to ask all 57 constituencies to contribute movable of the named appellants shall be publicly sold The affected petitioners include Boko who was P10 000 each. As we speak, constituencies are still in execution by the Deputy Sheriff,” it reads. the UDC candidate for Gaborone Bonnington North, making contributions,” Mohwasa told The Botswana The CoA order follows unsuccessful attempts by Masego Segokgo who was the UDC candidate for Gazette. Shawn Abrahams Dumps DPP In NPF Case

• I long withdrew in June via mail - Abrahams “Of course, I do not think it’s a secret that they still wanted to retain my services and continue to speak to me to-date • Says DPP still wants to retain his services about continuing with the case, which I am still open to if we clear some issues or hurdles before us,” he said. • DPP head won’t confirm or deny parting with SA advocate He was cagey on the matter of his remuneration. “I know they have paid but I am yet to establish whether they have • Contractual disputes mentioned paid the full amount,” he said. He is said to have been handsomely rewarded for the four months that he was with TEFO PHEAGE long withdrew from the matter sometime in June 2020,” he the DPP before the case was thrown out by a panel of three said in an interview. “Of course, there were some issues but High Court judges for lack of evidence last year. espite the Department of Public Prosecutions I cannot share that with you. Ask the DPP.” Abrahams heard about the DPP loss but would not be (DPP) constantly denying that they have parted But DPP director Stephen Tiroyakgosi would not say drawn into why he thinks they lost. He is reported to have ways with Advocate Shawn Abrahams, the for- whether his department has parted ways with the outstand- D previously raised concerns about insufficient evidence in mer head of South Africa’s National Prosecuting Author- ing South African jurist. “I am not in a position to say we ity (NPA) has confirmed that he withdrew from the matter have parted or not,” Tiroyakgosi said. “A time will come the case, but this too he was reluctant to discuss. “I don’t sometime in June 2019. when I can update on that. What I can say to you is that we think that is information I can share,” he said. Advocate Abrahams was hired for the National Petro- maintain a professional relationship.” The DPP has since appealed the NPF High Court de- leum Fund (NPF) in which several people, among them A well placed source has told this publication that the cision involving the Kebonang brothers, Sadique and Dr notables, were charged for allegedly siphoning off millions DPP has not accepted Abrahams’ withdrawal and that there Zein, but it remains to be seen whether Abrahams will be of pula from the fund created by the government for build- are some burning issues with his contract and remunera- present when the appeal case is called before court. He told ing and maintaining strategic fuel reserves. tion. According to Abrahams, the DPP has not accepted the The Botswana Gazette that he has briefed the DPP on his Abrahams withdrew hardly four months into the case. “I divorce and still wants him back to assist in some areas. work on the case. Page 10 feature Wednesday 27 January 2021 The Botswana Gazette Allianz Risk Barometer 2021: Covid-19 Trio Tops Africa And Global Geoflux (Pty) Ltd invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and appropriately registered individuals for the following position:

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To Page 16 The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 27 January 2021 news Page 11 There is Nothing Wrong With Goya’s Comments - Mohwasa • Goya says he wants to run for Palapye • Mohwasa says anyone is free to make an expression of interest • Analyst sees Goya causing problems at UDC

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elations between the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and the Botswana Patriotic Front R(BPF) remain tight, a spokesman of the UDC has said. This comes after former MP for Palapye, Moiseraela Goya, expressed interest in running for the constituency in BMD Courts AP for Reconciliation 2024 despite it being a preserve of the UDC in terms of a functioning Memorandum of Understanding among con- tracting parties of the coalition. • Proposes possible working relations “We are not aware of Goya’s comments and therefore cannot authoritatively comment,” Mohwasa said in an interview with The Botswana Gazette this week. • Says the two are one and the same thing “However, we find nothing wrong with anyone from the parties that the UDC is in talks with expressing an interest • AP says it has not received any communication from BMD in running in the next elections. There is nothing wrong with an expression of interest.” SESUPO RANTSIMAKO leadership recently wrote to it.” The UDC spokesman said what is important is that the Regarding possible working relations with the UDC, parties are talking about contesting under one symbol in RANCISTOWN: The Botswana Movement for Modubule said their congress would decide. He noted 2024. “The outcome of the talks will determine who con- Democracy (BMD) has written to its splinter party, that although they are interested in working with the tests where,” he added. “That’s what we are focused on and Fthe Alliance for Progressives (AP), proposing rec- UDC, they have to be cautious how they approach the are happy that we are making progress.” onciliation and possible working relations, BMD Chair- issue because they were expelled from the coalition. “We BPF president, Biggie Butale, has hailed their talks with man, Nehemiah Modubule, has revealed. are willing to work with the UDC, going forward, but we the UDC as a positive development for the opposition in Modubule told The Botswana Gazette this week that have to be considerate that we were not wanted and this Botswana. “The camaraderie between us is as good as it following the bitter fight that resulted in formation of the resulted in our expulsion,” he asserted. “Our hope is that has ever been,” Butale said. “We encourage a healthy cul- AP, the BMD has long buried the hatchet and sees it fit our congress, which is scheduled for July, will decide on ture of democratic exchange of ideas and contest of ideas, to reconcile with the AP. Modubule holds that despite the issue.” this being the hallmark of a true democracy.” the bitter fight that took place in Bobonong in 2017 , the Led by Sidney Pilane, the BMD was expelled from Butale further said after this fierce debate between lead- BMD and the AP are one and the same thing and still have the UDC in 2018 after engaging in a protracted battle ers, their collective memberships will guide the parties on the potential to work together going forward. between the two over the legitimacy of the Botswana the way forward. “The parties agree formally on a method The starting point of working together with the AP, ac- Congress Party (BCP) as a member of the coalition. The to share constituencies,” he explained. “It will not be up to cording to the BMD Chairman, is reconciliation talks. BMD took the matter to court but eventually lost. individuals to state where they want or do not want to stand “As the BMD, we have made a decision to reconcile with Reached for comment, AP spokesman Dr Phenyo Bu- for elections.” the AP and eventually work together in (the) future,” he tale said they had not received any communication from However, political analyst Dr Kebapetse Lotshwao sees said in an interview. the BMD. Butale added that their focus is the UDC and things differently. In his view, the arrival of Goya at the “Though we are open to working with other opposition the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF). “I do not want to BPF will only cause trouble and destabilize the UDC if the parties, we have made the AP our starting point because speculate because we have not received anything from BPF joins the coalition. we believe that we are one thing. Hopefully, the AP has the BMD,” he said. “Currently our focus is on BPF and “For now, we are not sure if the BPF will become a part already received our communication because the BMD UDC negotiations.” of the UDC and I see no problem with the utterances he made,” Dr Lotshwao told The Gazette. WUC Settles With ‘Encroachers’ In Pipeline Project

encroachers and I am told most of the issues have been • Encroachers posed challenges to completion of project on time resolved. So we are going back to trench and that will probably take us a week. • Project is 80% done – contractor “Once we have cleared the rubble, we trench and we lay the pipes. We have a few river crossings which we must cast in concrete. Once all of that is done, what’s LETLHOGILE MPUANG Former assistant minister in the presidency, Phillip left would be testing. Testing will reveal a few snags Makgalemele, has been named among people with here and there and to fix that will be done very quickly.” ater Utilities Corporation (WUC) is report- land along the pipeline. The Chief Executive Officer of WUC, Gaselemogwe ed to have finally resolved most of its dis- This challenge was believed to be a serious concern Senai, was not available for comment at the time of go- Wputes with encroachers along the 100 KM that could even delay completion of the emergency ing to press. Masama-Mmamashia Pipeline project. project. “We are at 80% now,” the Chairman of the The Masama Mmamashia 100km water pipeline is in The project faced a major hurdle in the issue of com- contactor Khato Civils, Simbi Phiri, told journalists in response to shortages of water in Gaborone and Greater pensation for people obstructing construction of the Gaborone this week. Gaborone, including Ramotswa, Lobatse, Moshopa, pipeline. According to WUC insiders, concern was “We are done with the bulk of the work and what Manyana, Goodhope, Mabule, Mmathethe and Mol- that some people continued to make developments on is mostly left is laying the pipe and welding and ar- apowabojang. their land to improve its value and the level of com- eas where we couldn’t trench because there were en- Construction began in June 2020 and is expected to pensation. croachments. The client has had to negotiate with the take 10 to 12 months to completion. Page 12 news Wednesday 27 January 2021 The Botswana Gazette

The Botswana Gazette Page 12 Wednesday 27 January 2021 Opinion Forum SINCE 1984

Patriarchal beliefs and practices. Factors that birthed gender based violence

ases of gender based violence are a painful reality to those who experience them on a daily basis in Bo- Ctswana. During the COVID-19 pandemic year, many people faced another pandemic in the form of abuse by those who rather should be their protectors. To understand why there are so many cases of GBV perhaps we should backtrack and try to understand how our modern day society was built. A research done by Godisang Mookodi on the topic, Male Violence against Women in Botswana: A Discussion of Gen- dered Uncertainties in a Rapidly Changing Environment, examined gender based violence against women in Botswana. Gender inequality, which is the basis of gender based violence in many instances is fuelled by the fact that women in the country have less access to resources resulting in limited to needed capital for participation in income generating activities. Botswana’s society ever since its inception as a nation has under gone continuous change. This has a major impact on the family setup. A national study in Botswana on the socio- economic implications of violence against women examined the incidences and causes of violence against women. The most commonly perceived causes of violence were identified as unequal power relations between women and men. Married men or temporary male partners resort to the use of force to keep women and children under their control: When a woman gets married, she is told she is the junior partner or child in the relationship and her duty is to listen to the man. This is the start of violence, since it makes her a willing accomplice in it. Based on the accounts of female respondents, the study indicated that men felt insecure about wives’ and partners’ The Vice president of Botswana and the Leader of the House Slumber Tsogwane offciated the awarding of certificates after the earning power, which was regarded as reducing their (men’s) Ntlo Ya Dikgosi capacity building session during the 5th meeting of the 4th Ntlo Ya Dikgosi at Cresta lodge in Gaborone on 22 January 2021. Bhuiyan/PRESS PHOTO) power in the household: In one abusive family the woman was the breadwinner. The husband was insecure, jealous, and always beating her. He even followed her to work to demand money from her. A month ago he broke her fingers so she could no longer work. She is now registered as a destitute . UDC MOURNS THE FALLEN Another factor that may cause gender based violence may be our traditional roles of men and women in a changing environment. Traditionally men are the heads of families and he UDC has noted the recent surge in deaths cine programme with immediate effect. they are the providers. Post-independence women were giv- due to Covid- 19. This has not only left shock These deaths are not just a statistic but indicate en the opportunity to be breadwinners and in some instances Tbut sadness to families, friends and relatives. painful loss of dear ones to their families and friends. make more money than their male counterparts. This new The nation is in a state of mourning. Among those We cannot allow this to carry on. The UDC therefore development was not a welcomed issue as some men saw it who have departed is one of the most successful local sends heartfelt condolences to families of those who as an attack on their masculinity and pride and in response coaches, Major David Bright. The nation also mourns have lost their loved ones. We also urge all citizens, they (men) lash out in anger. the death of of Mmathethe. residents and visitors to adhere to COVID-19 proto- Men are facing challenges to their authority as increasing We have lost Batswana who have contributed to the cols. numbers of women enter the workforce and earn incomes. development of this country in different ways. Their Moeti Mohwasa (UDC Head of Communications At the same time, men have no guaranteed incomes, due succumbing to Covid-19 sends a very clear message Press Release distributed by UDC Communications). to limited employment opportunities, and retrenchments to us to not loosen our guard. We reiterate our call for For any inquiries, please contact Moeti Mohwasa +26 throughout the world. Men in Botswana are increasingly re- the implementation of a comprehensive corona vac- 77 302 1911. lying on cash incomes to survive, asserting authority among family members, as well as illustrating their social mobility among peers and within their communities. This is becoming increasingly difficult against the background of limited employment prospects as illustrated by the high rate of un- employment. The society is changing, it is no longer embedded in traditional Tswana cultural norms which make women inferior but it has given women an equal platform through education and job opportunities, but the mentality and cultural expecta- tions have not changed and they fuel a discord in families where the traditional cultural norms are not followed. The status quo has remained the same from almost two decades ago when this research was conducted that women’s lives are in danger because of unresolved internal egos of men. May- be this is the time to deal with the root cause and not with the signs and symptoms of the crises. Maybe this is the time to save the lives of our mothers, sisters and friends forever

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CHOPPIESCHOPPIES CUSTOMERS REWARDS MORE WIN CUSTOMERS BIG AT THE GREAT BIRTHDAY BONANZA hoppies held its Great Birthday BONANZA draw for 2021 in Gaborone where 5 lucky winners walked away with Cbrand new Toyota hilux vans. Eighty nine lucky customers who bought participating products at Choppies stores won P15 000 each and 10 lucky staff members from Choppies stores around the country won P10, 000 in cash for buying any Choppies product.

The cash prize winners have increased from 50 people to 89 this year and lucky staff winners increased from 1 to 10 winners. The lucky Toyota grand prize winners were drawn from the Choppies chief executive officer Ramachandran Botho Mothudi directing the proceedings Ottapathu giving his remarks about the bonus 5 different regions to represent the length and breadth of Choppies’ national presence.

Choppies CEO Ramachandran Ottapathu in his thank you remarks said, “Without the customers’ awards we cannot claim to be a brand. This annual event has been around since 2003 and we would like to thank our customers by giving back something. It is not much, but from this humble effort we give back to the consumers who have supported our brand.”

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the final draw was different from th 10 lucky customers’ names were drawn January 4 2019. previous years. There“The wassuccess a morning of Choppies session iswhich based was on held to select the 89 cash prize winners and one in the afternoon Auditor tofrom win Grant brand Thorbtom new Toyota & Sales Etios team cars Choppies and SuppliersThis drawing year’s for the carcompetition prize also saw one thing, and the customers. Without verifyingan winners additional 40 lucky winners’ names some slight changes comparedto select to the the 10these staff memberscustomers and there the 5 Toyotawould Hiluxbe winners.no were drawn to win P25,000 cash prizes previous years: The number ofResults cars wereon auditedbusiness, independently so i thank to Batswana ensure transparency. and all at the Choppies Great Birthday Bonanza the give away were trimmed from 33 to those who supported us over the years,” draw that was recently held. 10 and cash prizes of P25,000 each for 40 said Choppies Chief Executive Officer The competition is part of Choppies winners were added. In addition, weekly (CEO) Mr Ramachandran Ottapathu in many corporate social responsibility and monthly give away prizes to the sum appreciating all different stakeholders. initiatives and has been running of P2.407.000 were introduced. As is the who took part in the Choppies Great successfully since its inception. It has norm in the Choppies Great Birthday Birthday Bonanza. He also reserved special seen over 200 customers drive home Bonanza, there was a box allocated to praises for the Choppies management Choppiesin Suppliersbrand drawing new for cars.the car prizeThe 2018-2019Choppies Suppliersstaff drawing in which for the 1 lucky car prize ChoppiesThe audienceemployee observing and the employeescovid laws Choppies for their employees contribution confirming the winners competition ran from October 2018 won a brand new Toyota Etios car. in the success of the company. Page 16 feature Wednesday 27 January 2021 The Botswana Gazette

geting large companies with sophisticat- ed attacks and hefty extortion demands, Allianz Risk Barometer 2021 From Page 10 as highlighted in the recent AGCS cyber risk trends report. “Covid-19 has shown how quickly cy- for larger losses over time.” nies found their plans where quickly over- including Brazil, France, Germany, India, bercriminals are able to adapt and the dig- In response to heightened BI vulner- whelmed by the pace of the pandemic. Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, UK and italization surge driven by the pandemic abilities, many companies are aiming Business continuity planning needs to be- the US. The acceleration towards greater has created opportunities for intrusions to build more resilient operations and to come more holistic, cross-functional, and digitalization and remote working driven with new cyber loss scenarios constant- de-risk their supply chains. According to dynamic, monitor and measure emerging by the pandemic is also further intensify- ly emerging,” says Catharina Richter, Allianz Risk Barometer respondents, im- or extreme loss scenarios, be constantly ing IT vulnerabilities. At the peak of the Global Head of the Allianz Cyber Center proving business continuity management updated and tested and embedded into an first wave of lockdowns in April 2020, the of Competence at AGCS. “Attackers are is the main action companies are taking organization’s strategy. FBI reported a 300% increase in incidents innovating using automated scanning to (62%), followed by developing alternative Cyber perils intensify alone, while cyber crime is now estimated identify security gaps, attacking poorly or multiple suppliers (45%), investing in Cyber incidents may have slipped to to cost the global economy over $1trn, up secured routers or even using ‘deepfakes’ digital supply chains (32%) and improved #3 but it remains a key peril with more 50% from two years ago. Already high in – realistic media content modified or supplier selection and auditing (31%). Ac- respondents than in 2020 and still rank- frequency, ransomware incidents are be- falsified by artificial intelligence. At the cording to AGCS experts, many compa- ing as a top three risk in many countries, coming more damaging, increasingly tar- same time, data protection and privacy regulation and fines for data breaches continue their upward trend.” Risers and fallers Macroeconomic developments main- tains its forth rank in Africa. Globally, it is up to #8 and Political risks and violence (#10) returns to the top 10 for the first time since 2018 and moves up from #9 to #6 in Africa, reflecting the fact that civil unrest, protests and riots now challenge terrorism as the main exposure for companies. The number, scale and du- ration of many recent events, including End SARS, Black Lives Matter protests, anti-lockdown demonstrations and unrest around the US presidential election, have been exceptional. 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Changes in legislation and regulation drops from #3 to #5 and from #3 to #8 in Clients are therefore required to update their KYC details online at www.erb.org.bw/kyc to ensure that we have their latest physical address Africa year-on-year. “The pandemic may where the certificates will be delivered. Proof of payments should be have caused some delays of the regulato- emailed to [email protected]. ry train, but it did not stop or even derail it. Quite the opposite, 2021 promises to Over and above providing you with convenience, this will help us keep both become a very busy year in terms of new our clients and staff safe from COVID-19. We urge you to continue taking all legislation and regulation, particularly in the necessary precautions to prevent the infection and spread of COVID-19. the areas of data and sustainability,” pre- dicts Ludovic Subran, Chief Economist at Allianz. Natural catastrophes falls to #6 from #4, reflecting the fact that although aggregated losses from multiple smaller events such as wildfires or torna- You are advised to use the following banking details for payments and use does still led to widespread devastation your registration number as the payment reference. and considerable insured losses in 2020, it was also the third consecutive year Banking Details without a single large event, such as Hur- ricane Harvey in 2017. Account Name: Engineers Registration Board Climate change also falls to #9. 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endanger the continuity of the goods and services offered in the market under consideration,” Pule noted. “Furthermore, the proposed merger will promote citizen empowerment in Botswana as per the provisions of Section 52(2) of the Competition Act 2018.” “Therefore, the proposed merger is not likely to endanger the continuity of the goods and services offered in the market under consideration,” Pule noted. “Furthermore, the proposed merger will promote citizen empowerment in Botswana as per the provisions of Section 52(2) of the Competition Act 2018.”

The acquiring enterprise, Ellis Retail Group (ERG), is a limited liability company. According to CCA Gives Acquisition the CCA, ERG is a Special Purpose Vehicle being utilized to effect the proposed merger transaction. “The acquiring enterprise is described as a private investor with focus on insurance, petroleum and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG),” CCA Of Payless The says. “ERG has not had any form of trading activity in, into or from Botswana since its incorporation.” ERG is wholly owned by Acute Global Lim- ited, an investment holding company which is in Thumps Up turn wholly owned by Accurate Component (Pty) Ltd. Both Acute Global and Accurate Component are companies incorporated in accordance with the Laws of Botswana and are owned by Motswana Payless has been under This comes after the CCA unconditionally approved businesswoman, Patricia Moshoke. the proposed acquisition of business and certain as- The target enterprise, Payless, is a private com- liquidation since June last year sets of Payless Supermarkets (Pty) Ltd in liquidation pany incorporated in accordance with the Laws of by Ellis Retail Group (Pty) Ltd. Botswana that is specifically described as the busi- GAZETTE REPORTER According to a merger decision notice by the CEO ness and certain assets wholly owned by Payless of CCA, Tebelelo Pule, the approval was granted after Supermarkets (Pty) Ltd. Payless is active in the ewly established retail group, Ellis Pro- analysis of the facts of the merger and conclusion that FMCG market and operates a chain of retail stores prietary Limited, is about to enter into the structure of the relevant market is not expected in Botswana with six stores in Gaborone, and one Nthe supermarket business, thanks to ap- to change upon the implementation of the proposed store in Mochudi, Tlokweng and Molepolole, re- proval of the merger by the Competition and Con- transaction. spectively. Payless has been under liquidation by sumer Authority (CCA). “Therefore, the proposed merger is not likely to order of court dated 3 June 2020.

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INSURANCE I FINANCIAL PLANNING & ADVISORY I RETIREMENT I INVESTMENT Botswana Life Insurance Limited is a member of the BIHL Group Page 18 business Wednesday 27 January 2021 The Botswana Gazette Cresta Proposes To Lease Phakalane Hotel Transaction expected to be eff ected on February 1st 2021

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he Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) has confirmed that is has received a merger notification Tbetween Cresta Marakanelo Limited and Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel. According to the CCA, the merger notification is about proposed leasing of the Phakalane Hotel and Convention Centre by Cresta Marakanelo Limited (Cresta) from Nec- tar Holdings Proprietary Limited and Real Time Services Proprietary Limited. CCA also stated that Cresta wants to acquire certain sale of assets from Nectar, Real Time and Phakalane Estates Proprietary Limited. The target enterprises in Nectar and Real Time are in the Tlou Energy business of property management. Nectar’s portfolio con- sists of Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel and Phakalane Golf Course. “Real Time owns and manages the Phakalane Golf Estate Self-Catering Apartments and the Phakalane Golf Es- tate Convention Centre,” CCA stated in their merger notice. “Nectar and Real Time are both subsidiaries of Phakalane Reports Progress Estates.” “In addition to accommodation, Cresta, as part of its services, offers safari tours to customers, in Lesedi Project conference facilities, outside coming term,” he said. “We look forward to updating catering, as well as ancillary The project is critical to the market with further developments in due course.” Also listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and business activities carried London’s AIM market, Tlou is focused on delivering reducing Botswana’s reliance gas-to-power solutions to Botswana and southern Af- out from the hotels,” the CCA rica to alleviate some of the chronic power shortages in on imported electricity the region. The company is developing projects using statement said.“ coal bed methane (CBM) natural gas through the Lesedi GAZETTE REPORTER project. Phakalane Estates is jointly owned by David Ntsimele Magang and Dorcas Mmanyana Magang. Listed on the Bot- SE-listed junior exploration company, Tlou En- “It is great to see that Botswana swana Stock Exchange (BSE), Cresta, on the other hand op- ergy Limited, has announced that they are making is open for business and the erates in the travel and tourism sector with a significant part Bprogress in their Lesedi Project, an advanced gas of the hotel portfolio focused on provision of hotel services project that the company is carrying out in Botswana. government is motivated to get to business travellers. According to a statement from Tlou Energy published “In addition to accommodation, Cresta, as part of its ser- on the BSE recently, a pilot Power Purchase Agreement the gas industry up and running. vices, offers safari tours to customers, conference facilities, (PPA) has been fully executed between Tlou Energy outside catering, as well as ancillary business activities car- Limited and Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) for the Tlou plans to start development ried out from the hotels,” the CCA statement said. “Its larg- first 2MW of power from the Lesedi project. est shareholders are Botswana Development Corporation “A grid connection agreement has also been signed of the Lesedi project as soon as Limited (BDC), Cresta Holdings Proprietary Limited and which enables the injection of power into the BPC grid,” Botswana Insurance Company Limited”. Tlou Energy stated. “These are key agreements that will possible and confirmation of the This publication has it on good authority that the lease facilitate development of the power project and the sale of government’s enthusiasm to provide agreement between the companies will be for a period of 10 first power. In addition, Botswana’s Ministry of Min- years with an option to renew with a further 10 years. eral Resources Green Technology and Energy Security the necessary support to ensure Cresta Hotels earlier this month went on social media to (MMGE) has provided confirmation that negotiations on communicate that the transaction between the companies a larger PPA are due to commence in February.” commercial development of CBM is expected to be completed on February 1st 2021. “As we “It is great to see that Botswana is open for business celebrate the New Year, Cresta Hotels is celebrating adding and the government is motivated to get the gas industry is very well received,” said Tlou Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel and Convention Centre to our up and running. Tlou plans to start development of the Energy’s Managing Director (MD), portfolio,” the company posted on its Facebook page. “Sub- Lesedi project as soon as possible and confirmation of the ject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to government’s enthusiasm to provide the necessary sup- Tony Gilby be effected on the 1st February.” port to ensure commercial development of CBM is very The Cresta Hotels lease acquisition will be the 13th prop- well received,” said Tlou Energy’s Managing Director Botswana has a significant energy shortage and gener- erty under the Cresta Marakanelo Limited brand. The com- (MD), Tony Gilby ally relies on imported power and diesel generation to pany is one of southern Africa’s leading hotel management Gilby added that Tlou Energy recommenced negotia- fulfill its electricity requirements. As 100 percent owner groups, operating business and resort hotels in Zimbabwe, tions with Botswana-based project financiers this month of the most advanced gas project in the country, the Botswana and Zambia. One of Cresta Hotels’ celebrated as they aim to close a deal for funding as soon as pos- Lesedi CBM Project, Tlou Energy provides investors leisure hotels is the Mowana Safari Resort and Spa that is sible. “After what was an extremely challenging year, with access to a compelling opportunity, using domestic perfectly positioned on the banks of the mighty Chobe River the company is already making progress in 2021 and gas to produce power and displace expensive diesel and in Botswana. anticipates further advancement on all fronts in the imported power. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 27 January 2021 advertisement Page 19

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phone lines and mobile cellular tele- Failure to submit samples WILL DISQUALIFY your company. phone subscriptions went down by 0.9 percent and 0.7 percent respectively.” THE DELIVERY ADDRESS FOR THE SAMPLES IS 209 WATERKLOOF ROAD, According to Statistics Botswana, BROOKLYN, PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA. during the period under review, both prepaid and post-paid mobile cellular telephone subscriptions increased. You may send the smallest size of supplies as samples (quality is the most “Pre-paid mobile cellular telephone important). subscriptions rose by 1.6 percent after registering 3,678,386 in Q3 2020 from 3,620,072 in Q2 2020,” reads the brief. “Post-paid mobile cellular telephone subscriptions went up by 5.9 percent in Q3 2020 from 127,250 in Q2 2020 to 134,809.” The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 27 January 2021 ADVERTISEMENTadvertisementBUSINESS Page 21 Hyper realism takes centre stage in Sefako’s art pieces page22 T1 The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 27 January 2021 How willing are fans to pay for virtual music shows? With no return date for shows in sight, artists and music enthusiasts are adapting to a new way of experiencing music together through virtual shows. Whether it will keep everyone satisfied and paid is still unclear. Staff Writer GOSEGO MOTSUMI reports

ince the shutdown on the performing arts imposed by them with live performances because of the pandemic. “Ro- COVID-19 last year, artists have been gravitating to- bust marketing of events is needed across all mediums, just Swards familiar social media platforms to mount online like Afro Punk Jo’burg did last year,” Enyatseng said. stages. There was an observable development where streams For media personality Tefo Nombolo, balancing perfor- were mostly free with the aim of easing both artists’ and rev- mance and fan interaction might change her mind about pay- ellers’ nerves and the online streaming service became more ing for a virtual show. As with all live events, the run of a show ambitious when some embellished it with good lighting and is paramount as artists go deeper with fan interaction. “I would camera angles at different venues. pay because I know the artists need the money but normally I As the pandemic stretched into the new year and a new strain would not because the experience is just not the same,” Nom- of the virus emerged, it became clear that concerts full of bolo said. “What would persuade me to pay is if artists engage crowds wouldn’t be returning any time soon. Virtual concerts the audience more and make them a part of the show. For ex- became the stage of the new normal, which begs the question ample, a shout-out from the artist would be great.” of whether patrons will be willing to pay for a virtual music For corporate executive Aobakwe Rakhudu, a virtual show experience and how much the streams edge close to the experi- can never measure up to the communal sway and sweat of an ence of a real show. in-venue experience. He watches little television and doubts if Just last year, the founder of contemporary folk band Sereetsi he will ever pay for a virtual show. “My suggestion, however, & The Natives successfully hosted an online concert styled Se- is that I would pay if the virtual is showing on a screen at a rubing Live Sessions. “The Natives,” as Sereetsi fondly refers venue and the same show is taken to a different location with to his legions of supporters, fans and audiences, made mon- fewer crowds,” Rakhudu said. “For me, it is about the crowd. I etary contributions to the concert while they enjoyed a front would get bored watching a show alone on my device.” row seat to his unplugged live sessions online. They managed Founder of the Botswana International Music Conference to raise about P6 000, all of which was donated to the CO- (BIMC) and industry veteran, Seabelo Modibe, says the in- VID-19 Relief Fund. dustry is currently in a reset mode as everyone is currently This publication interviewed music enthusiasts from all strategising. COVID-19 came and showed that the industry walks of life about how willing they are to pay for a virtual was not as developed in Botswana as it is in other countries concert. The answer was a resounding yes from most people where it is operating. followed by a qualifying “but.” “Yes, I would as long as it is a “As long as artists don’t have a digital strategy and don’t reasonable amount, considering the current financial strain on engage professionals to that end, they might as well be doing all of us due to COVID-19,” said PR professional and creative, this music for themselves,” said Modibe. “This strategy also Tanlume Enyatseng. helps artists to convert their current followers into consumers He added that a virtual music concert should be an experi- of their craft. The year 2021 has overhauled everything we ence for the viewers, giving them more than just singing in know and we need to approach things differently.” front of a camera. There are some artists such as William Last KRM, Mpho Sebina, Moonga K, Charma Gal and ATI who put out projects last year but didn’t get a chance to promote Page 22 timeout Wednesday 27 January 2021 The Botswana Gazette Hyper realism takes centre stage in Sefako’s art pieces His drawings have caught the eye of Dr. Malaki Tshipayagae, William Last KRM and South African actor Hungani Ndlovu

and reception. The key to it is to trust the process and to always do your best.” The response from Batswana and the world has been the best kind for the fine artist. Due to his support among Batswana, Sefako’s drawings have reached the likes of Dr. Malaki Tshipayagae and comedian and rapper William Last KRM here at home and impressed South African actor Hungani Ndlovu, to mention a few. Commenting on the support he enjoys, the Mahalapye native says the youth sometimes fail to see the potential in art, which holds development of art back. “Parents should support their children’s passions from a young age because that passion can turn to be their future,” Sefako says. “I encourage all fine artists to do their best.”

GOSEGO MOTSUMI favourite subject. He says this is because every person has their own story and cap- iercely passionate about art, 23- turing the person and their emotions in a year old Martin Sefako continues drawing is a wonderful experience to be Fto forge a reputation with his hy- a part of. Apart from faces, other human per-realistic drawings that mix realism forms and figures add to his repertoire. with painstaking attention to detail. This “Making these types of drawing re- fine artist is willing to spend whatever quires time and skill and the challenge length of time it takes to create hyper- of creating them on paper is an enjoyable realistic pencil drawings that share the process that I often get lost in,” Sefako same amount of detail as high-resolution notes. photography. The young man finds art is also thera- “I fell in love with art since the day I peutic, and so he resorts to it whenever learned to hold a pencil,” says the UB he needs someone to turn to. His pencil student of architecture in an interview. strokes bring him joy, especially when “My talent was recognized at home and he tries new mediums and techniques. later in pre-school by my teachers. My Sefako’s inspiration comes from people passion has ever since been nurtured by who support him, especially friends, fam- support from family, hence I later did art ily, fans and his fellow artists. as a subject at junior and senior secondary “Whenever someone speaks about schools, passing it with flying colours.” how he inspires them, I become inspired Sefako’s work focuses on portraits in to work more and to keep on drawing,” pursuit of achieving hyper-realistic pencil he says. “But like any other profession, drawings in which faces loom large as his drawing has challenges of time, resources The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 27 January 2021 timeout Page 23 GBF’s 2021 must- read books Being stuck at home has its upsides, afterall

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or bookworms, 2021 is poised to be more exciting because the founders and cura- tors of Gaborone Book Festival (GBF) have shared their recommended reads to Fstart the New Year off. From salient talking points on the times we live in to award- winning books, GBF founders Kenanao and Keikantse Phele’s book recommendations are based on their current and past reading. Kenanao likes to read books that engage positively and are highly of Africa, debunking the myth that staying and living abroad is always better than at home on the Mother Continent. She also enjoys reading about migration and home and highly recommends Behold the Dreamer” by Imbolo Mbue, which is a novel about marriage, immigration, class, race, and trapdoors in the American Dream. She also recommends Helon Habila’s “Travellers” in which the author brings Afri- can expat and migrant stories to life in a number of short stories. Factual and historical fiction also makes her list of favorite genres. She highly recommends Petina Gappah’s “Out of Darkness, Shining Light,” which is a work of historical fiction that delves into the story of two Afri- can servants of famed 19th-century explorer David Livingstone. Local author Lauri Ku- buitsile’s “The Scattering” is another recommended fiction novel that chronicles the 1904 Congratulations German-Herero War, its trail of destruction and the emotional truth of the war’s impact. “Donald Molosi has written an important book titled “Dear Upright African” which should be a recommended read for students and everyone in the education ecosystem across the continent,” Kenanao said. For the past three years, co-founder of GBF Keikantse has focused her reading on African literature, from history, music fiction, African feminism, women relations and support, an- cestry, queer stories and African anthologies. “What I love is the similarities that are across in African culture, both positive and negative,” she says. “For me it’s a joy to read and be able to identify with what is written, be it a story being told under the stars around a fire or African myths about boRaboko (ritual murderers).” On issues of projecting motherhood as a social and natural flow for women, Keikantse recommends Buchi Emecheta’s “The Joys of Motherhood.” Emecheta is a prolific writer and sets the tone of the positivity and negativ- ity of assumed motherhood. This intersection Obakeng Abotseng Eugene Kombe can be coupled with Odafe Atoguns’ “Wake me When Am Gone,” which is a story of curs- Audit Senior Audit Supervisor es broken and lives remade, of great tragedy and incredible rebirth. For a good reflection on family support, Niq Mhlongo’s “Black Tax: Burden or Ubuntu?” is an excellent read. She points out that one of Africa’s prolific writers is Chinua Achebe whose writings re- Baker Tilly would like to congratulate Obakeng Abotseng main critical to critiquing and questioning aspects of Africanism. The late Ray Molomo’s and Eugene Kombe on obtaining their ACCA membership. “Sebaga Sa Lorato” on love and traditional lifestyle is also an excellent book written in Setswana. On queer stories and feminism, Keikantse recommends “Feminism Is” that is edited by Jen Thorpe, which is a book where South African feminists explore their often vastly different experiences and perspectives in an accessible and engaging voice. “She Called Me Woman: Nigeria’s Queer Women Speak” by Azeneernah Mohammed is another recommended book that has put together a collection of 25 narratives to correct the invisibility, the confusion and the writing out of queer women from history. “The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Dare is the inspiring story of a teenage girl A: 205 Independence Avenue, T: +267 391 6650, +267 391 6659 growing up in a rural Nigerian village who Main Mall, Gaborone, Botswana E: [email protected] longs to get an education so that she can find her “louding voice” and speak up for herself. Lastly, Keikantse recommends Kopano Matl- www.bakertilly.site wa’s “Spilt Milk,” which brings hope of what sheer determination is. Page 24 timeout Wednesday 27 January 2021 The Botswana Gazette Women of Jazz diversify into clothing business COVID-19 inspires the songbirds to realise their childhood dreams of owning casual wear brands. Kgarebe, Che’ri and Jazzing Up are the buzz of Another jazz songbird, Kearoma we have had orders from the first day fashionistas Rantao, is the proud owner of Che`ri, to date.” her clothing brand that was inspired The First Lady of Jazz, Punah Ga- by love for herself and the beautiful basiane-Molale, has a clothing brand women around her. Rantao grew up called “Jazzing Up,” which was in Lobatse where “Che`ri” was street derived from the name of her lat- lingo to refer to a good looking wom- est album. The artist was inspired to an. Three months into her clothing diversify her product offering after venture, she says men are already sug- COVID-19 shut down the perform- gesting the “Autie” version. ing arts. She started selling branded In her own words: “For years, I T-shirts, masks, and T-shirt dresses have had many ideas that I shelved for and the merchandise is receiving rave the future, including my dreams and reviews from its target market. aspirations when I was a little girl. But “It is now the eleventh month with I got so immersed in music and its life- no source of income for us as artists, style that all the other plans got over- so it is important to diversify,” Punah shadowed and were almost forgotten. says. “In addition, after receiving my It was not until last year when CO- share of the Ministry of Youth, Youth VID-19 happened that I woke up one and Culture grant from the COVID-19 day and remembered that I had things Relief Fund, I went and bought chick- to do other than music. I reached into en layers and I am selling eggs to keep my archives and hauled out Che`ri and myself busy and my family fed.” GOSEGO MOTSUMI unanticipated risks that have come with the unprecedented pandemic. ith the music industry go- Nono Siile of “Borre” fame has a T- ing through a period of un- shit brand called “Kgarebe,” which is certainty where it is forced the title of her first album in 2007. In W EXTERNAL ADVERT to adapt to unprecedented changes her words, Kgarebe is a woman who The Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) invites applications from suitably due to COVID-19, Botswana’s lead- takes good care of herself and doesn’t quali ed individuals for the following posts: ing women of jazz are diversifying give up despite the different curve DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT their product offerings by going into balls that life keeps throwing her way. the clothing industry, Time Out has She is currently working on a T-shirt 1. VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2021:01:05 established. brand for men to be called “Lekau” FARM SUPERVISOR – ONE POST Kearoma Rantao, Punah Gabasiane- before expanding her product line to Molale, and Nono Siile have intro- bucket hats, leggings, caps and flip- THE REQUIREMENTS duced clothing brands that are the flops. The right candidate must meet the following minimum requirements, among others; buzz of the local market and seem “During these hard times, it is im- · Possess Bachelor’s degree in Crop Science, Animal Science, Agriculture or related eld. poised to take over. portant to increase one’s revenue · A minimum of ve (5) years relevant post quali cation experience. This is not to say the songbirds are streams by pushing one’s own brand,” · Demonstrated knowledge in livestock and Crop farming, tools and equipment, safety precautions and quitting their music side. Not at all. It’s Nono coos. “I have always had the occupational hazards of farming, animal and plant diseases and proper treatment, supervising farm workers. about maximizing earnings through idea of pursing this dream of mine. DUTIES different revenue streams for these It’s only that I was busy with making The successful candidate will plan and coordinate the day to day operational aspects of the farm’s stock and artists to protect themselves against my four music albums.” pastoral management, with the key objective of maximizing productivity and pro tability of the institution’s farm. To provide support to the academic sta during practicals.

COMPETENCIES

Farming Machinery and Equipment Execution and Delivery Plant and Crop management Technical Expertise Animal Management Environment, Health and Safety Leading teams

Fringe Bene ts: These include motor vehicle purchase advance scheme, an optional 50% BUAN funded medical aid plan, group life assurance scheme and a contributory pension scheme. In addition, permanent and pensionable sta are oered a contributory pension scheme while contract sta are oered a gratuity of 30% of basic salary after successful completion of the contract. Method of Application: Applications quoting the vacancy number, the post being applied for and accompanied by detailed CV, true and certi ed copies of educational/professional certi cates, grade transcripts and national identity card, at least 3 recent references of which one should be from the immediate supervisor must be addressed to: The Director, Human Resources Email: [email protected] Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources OR Private Bag 0027 Hand delivered applications should be submitted GABORONE to Records oce, Block 300, BUAN. CLOSING DATE: 8th February 2021

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

+267 365 0 100 @BuanO cial BUANbw BuanWorld Buanlive @ [email protected] The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 27 January 2021 sports Page 25 SportsBriefs Radical Investments Pty Ltd t/a Flotek Pipes and Irrigation, manufacturers of PVC, C-PVC, UPVC With Bongani Malunga and MPVC Pipes and Rotomoulded Tanks, based in Lobatse have the following vacancies.

PLASTIC PROCESSING ENGINEER (PVC): The applicant should have a Degree/Diploma in Plastic Technology/Processing & Testing with Kgaswane Scores Crucial a minimum of 7 years post qualification working experience in PVC Pipe Production. The job entails evaluating and auditing of Production of PVC, UPVC, MPVC and other SANS Approved PVC Pipes up to 500 mm Diameter; for purposes of developing solutions to improve PVC Winner For Cape Town Spurs manufacturing processes. The candidate should be used to extruders and belling machines, solving trouble shooting problems and should be able to optimize the output. The candidate must be willing to work in shifts and take up additional responsibilities to tackle the minor maintenance requirements.

PLASTIC TESTING AND CONTROL ANALYST: (PVC): The applicant should have a Degree/Diploma in Plastic Technology/Processing & Testing with a minimum of 7 years post qualification working experience in PVC Pipe Production. The job entails conducting material testing, quality failure analysis, evaluation and monitoring final product testing of UPVC, MPVC and Sewer Pipes up to 500 mm Diameter and other SANS Approved PVC products like Hi Impact Pipe, SWV Pipe etc. to ensure that SANS/BOBS production quality control standards are met. The candidate should be used to all testing equipment and standards related to the above products. The candidate must be willing to work in shifts and take up additional responsibilities of calibration and minor maintenance requirement on testing equipment.

Closing Date: 12-02-2021 Interested Candidates may send their application to, The HR Manager, Radical Investments (Pty) Ltd t/a Flotek Pipes & Irrigation, P.O Box 10723, Plot 2132, Woodhall Industrial, Lobatse. Phone-00267-5332180 Fax -00267-5333146

A well-established IFSC registered company, holding and administering Group of Companies, with PVC Pipe & Tank manufacturing company having operations in Botswana (Lobatse, Gaborone & Ramotswa), South Africa and Angola is looking for the services of qualified person pho Kgaswane scored the winning goal for Cape for the following vacancy. Town Spurs this weekend as they defeated city rivals Cape Town All Stars in the Glad Africa Cham- HEAD OF TREASURY M pionship (First Division). Kgaswane converted a 13th minute The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Accountant with a minimum post qualification experience of 15 years; 5 years of which must have been in management position. Experience penalty as his side held on to record a much needed victory. and working knowledge of cash management, capital markets and or corporate finance in a Kgaswane’s club is currently situated at the bottom of the log corporate or a banking environment. The candidate must have familiarity with ISO operational after a slow start to the season but they have been boosted by standards and must have strong analytical, financial and system skills required for a treasury winning the last two games to give themselves hope of catching position. The candidate will be expected to supervise the company borrowing in US and EURO for financing our international transactions. Oversee cash management banking and up with other clubs in the relegation zone. financial institution relationships. Negotiate bank service fees. Should be able to lead a team of professionals and to manage and co-ordinate different functions of the organization. Ditlhokwe’s Supersport Wins Closing Date: 12-02-2021

Interested Candidates: Please apply to, The Human Resources Manager, Flotek Industries (Pty) While Rivals Drop Points Ltd P.O Box 10723, Lobatse. Plot 2132, Woodhall Industrial, Lobatse. hatayaone Ditlhokwe’s Supersport United recorded a [email protected] 2-0 win over Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) Phone: +267 5332180, Fax: + 267 5333146 Tthis past weekend to ascend to second on the DSTV Premiership log.Ditlhokwe’s club is now level on points with log leaders and Tshwane rivals Mamelodi Sundowns, with the latter commanding a superior goal difference. Supersport collected maximum points while Sundowns drew 1-1 against Moroka Swallows. Superport United are currently on an im- pressive run that has seen them avoid defeat in the league since November. Ditlhokwe is part of a solid defensive unit that has kept three clean sheets in the last five games. KANYE ADVENTIST HOSPITAL, REF: NO 1 OF 2021

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for 6. Senior Registered Nurses: Two (2 ) position (Re- the following position tenable at Kanye Adventist Hospital. advertisement) We are looking for passionate, loyal and trustworthy Salary: C2 (P135, 036 – 160,548) per annum. BOKA Referees Complete UFAK candidates to join our team. Must be able to read and write Qualifications: Diploma in General Nursing English and/or Setswana languages. Have ability to follow - Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council of commands and acquire knowledge and skills as taught. Botswana Referee E-Learning Course Should also possess good interpersonal and communication - Possess current practicing license skills. Work Experience: Two (2) years working experience. Leave: 25 working Days per annum. he Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) recently an- 1. Family Physician: One Post (1) nounced that four of their members successfully com- Salary: E2 (P373, 152-388,236) per annum. 7. Principal Registered Nurse – Anesthetic Nurse: pleted an African Karate Federations Union (UFAK) Qualifications: Bachelors in Medicine/surgery or equivalent One Post (1) (Re-advertisement) T Specialist qualification in family Medicine/ Internal Medicine Salary: C1 (P166, 344 – P197, 892) per annum. Referee E-Learning Course. The quartet are Union Kgafela, Registered with Botswana Health Professions Council as Qualifications: - Degree/Diploma in General Nursing Momedi Mpebe, David Kelebonye and Keorapetse Dube. They specialist Medical Practitioner. - Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Work Experience: At least two (2) years working experience Botswana were also awarded certificates signed by UFAK president Mes- as a Family Physician or Internal Medicine Physician. - With a post basic qualification in Anesthesia bahi Mohamed Tahar and UFAK chairman Zitouni Metyout. Leave: 30 working Days per annum - Possess current practicing license Work Experience: Six (6) years working experience. 2. Chief Radiographer: One post (1) Leave: 30 working Days per annum Salary: D4 (P221, 076 – P243, 684) per annum. Qualifications: - Degree or Diploma in Radiology Applications: Applicants should include: Application Registered with Botswana Health Professions Council letter, detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED COPY OF LOST DEED Work Experience: Six (6) years working experience. qualifications, certified copies of current registration with Leave: 30 working Days per annum relevant professional bodies, two references which are less NOTICE is hereby given that MILTON TAPELA MAZHANI intends applying for than six months old, certified copies of identity document and certified copy of Deed of Transfer No. 376/80 dated the 24th day of June 1980 3. Principal Pharmacy Technician Officer: One post preference may be given to candidates who apply locally. (1) in respect of Lot 9706, Gaborone in respect of the below mentioned property Salary: C1 (P166,344 – P197, 892) per annum. BENEFITS: The Kanye Adventist Hospital offers Contributory namely: Qualifications: - Diploma in Pharmacy Technology Pension Fund for citizens (Mission pays 15%, Employee 5%) Registered with Botswana Health Professions Council CERTAIN : Piece of land being Lot 9706 Work Experience: Two (4) years of experience. Applications should be addressed to: Leave: 30 working Days per annum. SITUATE : In Gaborone Extension 28 The Chief Admin Officer I (HR) MEASURING : 416m2 (Four Hundred and Sixteen Square Metres) 4. Admin Officer - one post (1) Hand Delivered to: WHICH PROPERTY : Is held under Deed of Transfer No. 376/80 dated the 24th day Salary: C4/3 (P93, 667-130,296) per annum. Kanye Adventist Hospital of June 1980 made in favour of MILTON TAPELA MAZHANI; Qualifications: - Diploma/Degree in Human resource management, Public Administration, Business management OR or related field All persons having objection to the issue of such copies are hereby required to Work Experience: working experience would be an Kanye Adventist Hospital lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds within three (3) weeks from advantage. P O Box 11 KANYE the last publication of this notice Leave: 25 working Days per annum. Registry Office, No. 206

5. Registered Nurse - One post (1) IMPORTANT: Only short listed candidates will be responded DATED AT GABORONE ON THE 19th DAY OF JANUARY 2021 Salary: C4/C3 (P P93, 667-130,296) per annum. to. Qualifications: - Diploma in General Nursing M K MOESI & CO - Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Closing Date: 13/02/2021 Botswana Lot 2689, Extension 9 - Possess current practicing license For further information please contact: Human Resource Hospital Way Work Experience: working experience would be an Management Unit on Tel: 5440864 / 5441107. P O Box 10160 advantage. Gaborone Leave: 25 working Days per annum. Page 26 feature Wednesday 27 January 2021 The Botswana Gazette

The code of toxic masculinity requires that men are dominant over everyone else, have no needs, show no emotion and are always #winning. In the box that is toxic masculinity, the man typically suffers pain in silence, never loses, shows no emotion other than bravado or rage and does not do anything that could be construed as weakness.

Intimate partner violence that results in murder- suicide is not something new in Botswana. It sits You Can Be Masculine at the top of the gender-based violence pyramid, and has disturbed the serenity of our oh so peace- ful country over the years. It is a national crisis and should be treated as such. Intimate femicide-suicide, as a subset of gender Without Being Toxic, Bro based violence, is often attributed to the notion of men’s entitlement and so-called ownership over their partners; treating them like property. This is why they feel like failures, finding it difficult to -ac cept the end of a relationship when the woman de- ... Afterall, Boys Do Cry cides to exit without the meeting of the minds. This often leads to unhealthy or toxic ways of releasing their built-up frustrations and other emotions such RORISANG MOGOJWE ations and to act in an aggressively dominant way. as fear of rejection, stress and loneliness. The stop- The code of toxic masculinity requires that men are n 14 January 2021, a young lawyer’s prom- page of the flow of love then becomes the cause of dominant over everyone else, have no needs, show inner turmoil for the deserted partner. ising life was abruptly cut short at the hands no emotion and are always #winning. In the box that of her ex boyfriend, another lawyer, leaving According to the theory of male proprieties , O is toxic masculinity, the man typically suffers pain men in intimate relationships believe that they own the country reeling in shock. It might have been a bad in silence, never loses, shows no emotion other than women. If they cannot have the object of their de- day for the legal fraternity but it is a daily occurrence bravado or rage and does not do anything that could sire, no one else can. So if a woman behaves in a for women in general. be construed as weakness. way that threatens that belief, she incurs a high risk Chatapiwa Keakantse’s untimely death exposed But this scramble for dominance and avoidance of of being hurt or even killed. The patriarchal system the legal fraternity’s classist approach to violence emotion comes at a great cost. It drives domestic and has entitled men to control and dominate women against women, visibly sanitising the fact that one of sexual violence, makes aggression look like a reason- within their intimate relationships, resulting in un- their own, a man of such a calibre, had committed able way to solve conflict, and pours fuel on the fire equal power. Studies also show that men who fol- such a crime. Unprovoked. But that is a story for an- of drug and alcohol abuse. This behaviour, according low a doctrine of strict gender roles where the man other day. to a sociologist at the University of Botswana, is one exerts dominance and ownership are often the most Keakantse is just one of many that have fallen vic- of the causes of intimate partner violence in Botswa- likely to commit intimate partner violence. This is tim to the rampant scourge of homicide-suicide in na. “Toxic masculinity and suicidal ideation often- Botswana, or, as some call it, passion killing. times go hand-in-hand but refusing to acknowledge in contrast to men who understand their privilege Statistics show a rise in violence against women. your emotional needs can lead to depressive episodes and power and are less apt to rely on power, control Why? Is masculinity in crisis? We hear a lot about and violence meted out against others,” says the UB and violence in their relationships. toxic masculinity these days, a term often loaded don. It has become clear that toxic masculinity in some with assumptions and stereotypes. Is being mascu- Human rights lawyer, Lesego Nchunga, writes: cases fuels the gender-based violence epidemic due line toxic? Are men toxic? Is it just a buzzword used “Other nuances in our society, like referring to inti- to the failure by some men to consistently identify to discriminate? In fact, the phrase is not aimed at mate partner femicide, or murder, as a crime of pas- and process painful emotions constructively. It is men or boys. It is related to the idea of gender that sion, also go a long way in enabling the god complex therefore vital to rid society of these toxic mascu- skews masculinity in a way that encourages violence. accompanied by an esteemed sense of entitlement linity traits among our men by encouraging them to Toxic masculinity refers to harmful behaviour and that men exert over other members of our society, constructively express their pain, worries and fears attitudes commonly associated with some men, such when they violate them in the most unacceptable without being victimised. Because, afterall, boys do as the need to repress emotions during stressful situ- ways.” cry. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 27 January 2021 feature Page 27

possible. However, financing bodies have made it difficult to expand financial access to middle and lower The Economic Impact Of income people to develop sound housing. Other challenges may be ineffectiveness of regulatory regimes of government, as well as difficulties in land ownership. Role of the government in access to property finance Financing And Investing Housing the nation has been considered one of the greatest challenges experienced by governments. De- veloping countries have been observed not to be fully providing shelter for poor people due to limited resources. However, in Botswana, the government has In Real Estate seen it fit to come up with initiatives which cater for the less privileged, e.g. GEMVAS and SHHA. These initiatives include building houses for the poor through Real estate and construction activities remain constant over time because engaging public servants as well as private entities. The role of government, therefore, is to partner with the pri- there is always going to be demand for property vate sector to deliver on low-income housing needs, and to make use of subsidies to the poor by providing land and finances, which are the most critical factors considered in property ownership and revising housing policies. Appropriate financing methods for real estate development Real estate investment has been observed to require vast capital outlays. It is often difficult to invest in real property from personal savings. The available funding techniques are equity and debt financing. Equity financing is a financing technique which carries no -re payment obligation and provides extra working capital for expansion of one’s investment. Debt financing is a technique whereby an investor acquires a loan from a financing body to help operate one’s investment by which a payment with interest is expected in return. Considering the two aspects, equity is more advanta- geous and most appropriate as no obligations are held over the developer or investor. However, in terms of the magnitude of the investment, big investments require high capital, hence debt financing is preferable. Real estate financing is the process of acquiring funds or capital generally for the purpose of development in order to gain control over a property for revenue in return (investment). However, the environment always has an impact on the situation. Real estate financing and investment plays a huge role in the economy, whether positive or GOPOLANG LECAGE and financing repress economic growth. negative. Real estate financing and investment and creation inancing of real estate, as its name implies, is of employment The impact of real estate on the economy of Dubai mainly concerned with decisions made by fi- The real estate industry is a frontrunner when it comes The economy of Dubai depends mostly on real es- Fnancing bodies to fund or be heavily involved in to giving jobs to many. A number of construction com- tate. Furthermore, Dubai continues to draw the atten- property transactions. These transactions are processed panies being actively involved in the production of tion of the world due to its bold and innovative real es- through borrowing money from banks through mortgag- property means increased employment. The real estate tate projects. Over the years, the economy of Dubai has es, bonds or personal loans, depending on the magnitude industry, throughout the years, has become Botswana’s been persistently relying on oil revenues, but as time of the project. But it is not all the time that these real leading employer and increasingly an investment hub. went on, the role of oil on the economy has declined. estate transactions involve financial institutions as some Botswana Housing Corporation, as the leading brand in It is by then, when the city realised that the oil will one investors fund themselves to acquire property. the real estate sector, has on its own employed much of day deplete hence the government saw the mitigation Real estate financing is the process of acquiring funds the population of Botswana, showcasing how real estate measure to introduce a diversification platform. Present or capital generally for the purpose of development in plays a vital role in economic growth. A country’s de- day, Dubai prides itself in having a diverse economy order to gain control over a property for revenue in re- velopment is assessed through the GDP. that incorporates new sectors of trade, real estate being turn (investment). However, the environment always The importance of property financing one of them. has an impact on the situation. Real estate financing and Property financing is identified as the most crucial fac- This information brings to light to all governments in investment plays a huge role in the economy, whether tor in housing production and is a sector which requires different states to adopt real estate as a way of diversi- positive or negative. Therefore, it is relevant to assess more capital for implementation as it gives support fying their economies. Globally, the real estate sector the economic performance of the state as to how contro- and contributes to economic growth. Property finance is one of the highest and most profitable ventures and versial it may be to the real estate market. The issue of builds assets and contributes to improved livelihoods, one of the indices of measuring economic growth. It financing and investing in real estate has, therefore, been thus leading to poverty reduction by increasing shelter is a sector that mirrors economic viability and sustain- widely researched and frequently oriented towards how opportunities for the less privileged. Property financing ability. The level of infrastructure in a country speaks it affects the economy. This has led to a constant debate also leads to expansion of housing relatively to people volumes about its economic status. Real estate and con- on the role of real estate investment in the economy in being able to construct and purchase houses and hav- struction activities remain elevated over time because both developed and developing countries. Some econo- ing an improved lifestyle. It also helps investment to be there is always going to be demand for property. mists have brought it to light that real estate investment Page 28 feature Wednesday 27 January 2021 The Botswana Gazette Anatomy of Corruption 2.0: Why Have We Allowed Non-Accountability To Flourish?

my questions, how we are born can determine how we Unless and until we can objectively uphold democratic norms for interact with power, wealth and politics and in turn how we would fight corruption. The taught, learned, practised the greater good, fighting corruption will always be an election and shared ethical norms, or lack thereof, determine what we embody and uphold as principles vis-a-vis leaders in campaign card to play, writes the Executive Director of BCPI, our lives, be it an older sibling, a parent, the chief, the councillor, the legislator, a minister or the president. Unless and until we can objectively uphold democratic PUSETSO MORAPEDI norms for the greater good, fighting corruption will always be an election campaign card to play. Corruption thrives in an environment without strong checks on power, when and where there is high discre- tionary power and when and where there is a high level impunity. We then need to look at our history and maybe our present as well and how and where we still have auto- cratic and hierarchical features that do not serve the people in our modern democracy. Corruption is habitually related with the absence or weakness of democracy. It is asserted that where ruling elites are not accountable for their actions, democracies crumble, corruption increases, and the poor bear the brunt of it all. I believe that our leaders know these consequences. They know the cure for corruption and for poverty and for inequalities where corruption and accumulation of wealth are concerned. Why and how do we perpetuate a society that is satisfied with getting crumbs when they can be taught how to make 2.3 million loaves of bread for sale every month? Who does the status quo serve? We are fighting COVID-19 and we know the protocols to control the spread and even flatten or drop the curve. We even have the State of Emergency to fight it. If fighting corruption is as little as cultivating shared ethical norms, embodying and upholding them consistently, then why aren’t we doing it? Who does it serve?

We are a so-called multi-party democracy. However, we can see that the existence of a ‘democratic’ system does not necessarily mean that a country which enjoys multi-party democracy can prevent corruption. I believe the inadequacies in our democracy lie in the people we ccording to Transparency International corruption these tablets? Why have we allowed non-accountability raise, we teach and send out to the world to interact with is “the abuse of entrusted power for private gains. to flourish? Who does it serve? What must be done to im- power, wealth and leadership. These people make up the ACorruption erodes trust, weakens democracy, prove good governance to bring about the common good? system and the culture that builds or destroys. hampers economic development and further exacerbates We are fighting COVID-19 and we know the protocols to We can have the best laws and the most progressive inequality, poverty, social division and the environmental control the spread and even flatten or drop the curve. We constitution, but, if the norms that are the cornerstones crisis. Exposing corruption and holding the corrupt to ac- even have the State of Emergency to fight it. If fighting of these instruments are not upheld by our society, po- count can only happen if we understand the way corrup- corruption is as little as cultivating shared ethical norms, litical participation, strong civil society and opposition tion works and the systems that enable it”. embodying and upholding them consistently, then why parties, improved popular decision-making will only What kind of a society have we created and continue to aren’t we doing it? Who does it serve? be aspirations in National Development Plans. To fight create that, when advised that patronage, nepotism, patri- Professor Kenneth Good (MHSRIP) wrote in 2002 that corruption after strong democratic and oversight institu- monialism, lack of transparency and lack of accountabil- popular perceptions of Botswana as a shining example tions, a country needs a strong civil society, an informed ity are antithetic to tenets of liberal democracy and good of liberal democracy in Africa are misguided. He wrote citizenry and a strong opposition to engage with various governance, we do not take heed? If accountability is a that our political system favours one party and one presi- interests of public good in order to bring about quality core pillar of good governance, then why aren’t we in- dent, that the elitist arrangement harbours corruption and common good. stilling and cultivating it from the family level? If integri- has failed to hold elected officials to account. This was If some of these recommendations are well known by ty is a core value, why are we not building and promoting 19 years ago. Was he wrong then? Would you say he is our leaders and they ignore them, who do they serve and it? What do we really embrace and uphold as principles wrong now? How has our democracy allowed non-ac- for whom are they in power? What shared ethical values of democracy that can help fight corruption and build in- countability to flourish? Who does it really serve? and norms do they uphold in service to this nation? tegrity? Please, please do not tell me about the rule of law. Good (in 2002) posited that the root of the problem Chabal and Daloz (1999: 17) argue that “in most Afri- This is the most basic principle in and of a democracy. lies in the system preceding democracy through which can countries, the state is no more than a décor, a pseudo- If accountability, transparency, integrity, lack of dis- a small number of chiefs accumulated wealth and power. Western façade masking the realities of deeply person- cretion and lack of impunity inter alia are the cure to And, one could add, through which the subjects of those alised relations”. the cancer called corruption, then why aren’t we taking chiefs accepted and allowed it to happen. Going back to The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 27 January 2021 advertisement Page 29 IN THE SUBORDINATE COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT HELD IN THE AT SUBORDINATE SELEBI PHIKWE COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT IN THE MAGISTRATES’ COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH WEST HELD AT SELEBI PHIKWE CASE NO: CCMSP- 000 004-19HELD IN MAUN In the matter between: CASE NO: CCMSP—000234-20 CASE NO: CCMMN 000211/2020 SUNSETIn the matterLETSATSI between: (PTY) LTD T/A BOOPKONO CASH LOAN PLAINTIFF In the matter between: AndBOPHELO BAKERY PLAINTIFF GOBOLETSWE MOTHABA PLAINTIFF ONNEILEAnd KEORANG DEFENDANT And IN THE SUBORDINATE COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT ST HELD SUPERB AT SELEBI COSMETIC PHIKWE & BOTIQUE PROPERTY LIMITED 1 DEFENDANT DIFAKO KERNEL KEKGONEGILE DEFENDANT MOSARWA M.M ND IN THEGOMOLEMO MAGISTRATES COURT NGIRL OF THE CENTRAL TSHEKISO DISCTRICT CASE 2 NO: DEFENDANT CCMSP- 000040-20 HELDIn the AT SELIBE-PHIKWEmatter between: NOTICE OF SALE IN CASE NO.EXECUTION CCMSP-000239-19 NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION SUNSETPOWER LETSATSI CONTROL (PTY) LTD t/BOOP SYSTEM KONO CASHELECTRICAL LOAN ENGINEERS APPLICANT AND& CONTRACTS (PTY)LTD NOTICE OF SALE IN PLAINTIFFEXECUTION BEGOBE PLEASED MOALOSI TO TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to judgment granted RESPONDENT by the above Honourable Court the following And BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant of judgement of the above Honourable Court, the following will propertyBRARONBE PLEASED shall CONSTRUCTION be soldTO TAKEby public (PTY) NOTICE actionLTD THATby Deputy pursuant Sheriff to Kebonyekgosi judgment DEFENDANT granted Ntebele by the to theabove highest Honourable bidder as Court follows; be sold by public auction by Deputy Sheriff Philip Maitseo to the highest bidder as follows: the following SUBSTITUTEDproperty shall be sold SERVICE by public (ORDERaction by Deputy 8 RULE Sheriff 4) Mr Kebonyekgosi Ntebele to the th DateTO:highest GOBE of MOALOSI Sale bidder , an adult as male follows; ofNOTICE full legal capacity: whoseOF address SALE for25 purposes June IN hereof EXECUTION 2019 is unknown and whose and better particulars are unknown Date of Sale : 05 March 2021 Venueto the Plaintiff. : In front of Barclays Bank, Jwaneng Time : 0900hrs TimeBEDate PLEASED of Sale TO TAKE NOTICE: 26: THATFebruary(Hereinafter pursuant called202111:00 to “the judgment Defendant”)hrs granted by the above Honourable Court Venue : Broadhurst Magistrates’ Court, Gaborone the following property shall be sold by public action by Deputy Sheriff Mr Richard Kenosi to the highest TAKEbidderVenue NOTICE as by follows; the Summons Commencing: ActionInfront issued outof ofG this West Honourable Police Court you Station, have been called Gaborone upon to give notice within TWENTY ONE (21) DAYS after publication hereof of the Clerk of Court and to the Plaintiff’s Attorneys, CHINGWARA LAW CHAMBERS, TSHEKEDI ROAD, OFFICE 14, PropertySUSANTime BUILDING, to P.O.be BOX sold 2129, SELEBI :PHIKWE 1100hrs: of your intention to defend1×1 (ifFloor any) the mat, action wherein1×1 Hisensethe Plaintiff, BOOPFlat KONO Screen CASH LOAN (TV), claims: 1×1 Acer Laptop, 1×1 TV stand,PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : KAC fridge, Hisense fla screen, Samsung fridge, Diamond microwave, Four(4) Date of Sale : 30TH June 2020 1×1 complete Radio machine, 1×1 Couch, 1×1 microwave Defy, 1×1 Defy burner stove, 19kg cylinder, Toyota Windon black in colour, registered B 482 a.Venue Payment of the sum of P15, 600.00: In front of raffles complex Letlhakane b. Property10% Interest ato temporae be sold mora : 1 x 1 Desk, 1 x12Fridge, Chairs, 1×1 Cool1 x1 box,Coffee 1×1 Table,1 computer x1 Tv,1stand x 5 Wall Mirrors, 1 x 3 AOL, Chasis No. MCV210013185. c.Time Costs of suit on attorney/client :scale 10:00AM d. Further and/or alternative relief Wash Basin, 1 x1 Computer Stand, 1 x 1 Hair Dryer Terms of Sale : Strictly cash or bank guaranteed cheques only. TAKEProperty FURTHER to NOTICE be sold that if you fail: to giveNISSAN such notice, NP200-B573 Judgment will be AZVgranted (White against youin withoutColour) further reference to you. CONDITIONS OF SALE : Cash or bank guaranteed cheques. Terms of Sale : Strictly cash or bank guaranteed cheques only ST DATEDDATEDTerms AT SELEBI ofAT Sale SELEBI PHIKWE THIS PHIKWE 21 DAY: OFStrictly ON JANUARY THIS cash 2020. 22or NDbank DAY guaranteed OF MAY cheques 2019 only DATED AT MAUN ON THIS 25TH DAY JANUARY 2021 DATED AT SELEBI PHIKWE ON THISCHINGWARA 25TH DAY LAW CHAMBERS OF JANUARY 2021. DATED AT SELEBI PHIKWE ON THIS 4TH DAYTSHEKEDI OF JUNE ROAD, OFFICE2020 14. SUSANCHINGWARA BUILDING LAW CHAMBERS DEPUTY SHERIFF PHILIP MAITSEO P.O. BOX 2129 DEPUTY DEPUTY SHERIFF:SELEBIAttorneys. PHIKWE SHERIFF: Notaries. Conveyancers 73237602/6862010 RICHARD KEBONYEKGOSI KENOSIPlot 2626, Tshekedi NTEBELE Road C/O GOBOLETSWE MOTHABA CELL: 76267273/74945411TO: CLERK OF COURT CELL: Office PRIVATE 71694303 BAG 14, 003 Susan Building (PLAINTIFF’S ADDRESS) SELEBI PHIKWE CHINGWARAP.O LAW BOX CHAMBERS-SELEBI 2129 SELEBI PHIKWE PHIKWE P. O. BOX 2 CHINGWARAAND TO: GOBE MOALOSI LAW CHAMBERS-SELEBI PHIKWE Cell 71694303 (DEFENDANT) ETSHA 6 LETLHAKANE

GABANAGAE J IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA IN THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT GABORONE HELD AT GABORONE CASE NO: IC EX 155/2020 CASE NO: CVHGB-004226/18 In the matter between: In the matter between: OAITSE MOCHIBIDU APPLICANT ROBERT INCORPORATION (PTY) LTD PLAINTIFF t/a BY RITE BOTSWANA And And BATHOPELE PROJECTS RESPONDENT UNIQUE FURNISHERS (PTY) LTD 1ST DEFENDANT KENZIE ODIRILE MOLAPISI 2ND DEFENDANT NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION

NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the judgement of the above Honourable Court the following BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the judgment of the above Honourable Court, the immovable property of the above named 2nd Defendant shall be publicly sold in execution by the Deputy Sheriff as follows:- property of the above named Defendant will be sold by Public auction by Deputy Sheriff D.J MOYO to the highest bidder as follows: DATE OF SALE : 24th February 2021 VENUE : Plot 10308, Phaphani Ward Mochudi DATE OF SALE : 23rd February 2021 TIME : 10:00 a.m TIME OF SALE : 10:00 am PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : A certain residential plot being Lot No.10308 Phaphani Ward, Mochudi held PLACE OF SALE : BROADHURST POLICE STATION under Memorandum of Agreement of Lease No 1057/2010 together with developments thereon being a four bedroomed house, a two and half house and a security wall. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : 1x1 Computer, 1x4 Office Desk with 12 chairs, 1x1 Reception Desk, 1x2 Fax TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Cash or bank guaranteed cheque. and Copier and 1x3 Seater Sofa with coffee table.

DATED AT GABORONE THIS 22ND DAY OF JANUARY 2021 CONDITIONS OF SALE : Cash or Bank guaranteed cheques ______DEPUTY SHERIFF DJ MOYO DATED AT GABORONE THIS 20th DAY OF JANUARY 2021. CELL: 72192666 C/O MOTUMISE ATTORNEYS ______Plaintiff’s Attorneys Plot 378 Moeding Road Deputy Sheriff D. J MOYO P.O.Box 504606 C/o OAITSE MOCHIBIDU GABORONE P.O. BOX 20572 TEL: 390 4040/CELL: 73454599 GABORONE

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED COPY OF LOST DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UNDERSIGNED intends applying for COPY OF LOST TITLE DEED a certified copy of Deed of Transfer No. 76/94 dated 20th day of January 1997 made in favour of DUMELANG HILLARY GAREKWE in respect of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to apply for a certified copy of following Deed of Fixed Period State Grant No. FT 354/2010 registered on the 14th day of May 2010 in favour of ESTATE LATE ELIZABETH OLATENG in respect of the following property: CERTAIN : Piece of land being Lot 25076, Gaborone; CERTAIN : piece of land being Lot 11370, Francistown; SITUATE : In the Gaborone Administrative District; 2 SITUATE : in Francistown Extension 15; MEASURING : 438M (Four Hundred and thirty Eight Square Metres) MEASURING : 405m² (Four Hundred and Five Square Metres); All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the lodge the same in writing with the REGISTRAR OF DEEDS FOR BOTSWANA same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds within three (3) weeks of the last publication AT GABORONE within three (3) weeks from the last publication of this notice of this notice.

th DATED AT FRANCISTOWN ON THIS 19TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2021. DATED AT GABORONE ON THE 18 DAY OF JANUARY 2021

M. MMOHE ATTORNEYS MOYO LEGAL PRACTICE Plot No. 3936, Peolwane Street Lot 750, Extension 2 Minestone Opposite Extension 2 Clinic P.O. Box 1860 P O Box AE 451 AEH FRANCISTOWN Tel: 2441616 GABORONE

(Before TAFA J) IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA INTENTION TO CHANGE MARRIAGE PROPERTY REGIME HELD AT GABORONE CASE NO: CVHGB-000150-19 (In terms of Section 8 (1)(I) of the Married Persons Act, 2014) In the matter between: (THIRD PUBLICATION) FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff and IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA 1. MOLATLHEGI RAPOO and BETTY MAROTSWANE-RAPOO married in community of property HELD AT GABORONE (Before RADIJENG J) ROBERT FRANCOISE CILLIERS 1st Defendant on the 16th of November 2018 in Moshupa, wish to change their property regime to out of SHANU ENTERPRISES (PTY) LTD CASE NO: CVHGB-002151-16 2nd Defendant In the matter between: community of property. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOTSWANA LIMITED Plaintiff and NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION MICHAEL THABO TLALE 1st Defendant 2. The parties intend to apply to the High Court of Botswana after the expiration of three (3) BECOMPLEX PLEASED TECH TO TAKE(PTY) NOTICELTD THAT pursuant to the Judgment granted2nd Defendant by the Honourable Court the following immovable property weeks’ statutory notice from the date of the first publication thereof. hereunderBABEDI DIPUO of the RAMOGOBYA 2nd Defendant will be sold by public auction by Deputy3rd Defendant Sheriff to the highest bidder as follows:-

th 3. Any person, creditor or debtor, who may have an interest in the assets and/or liabilities of the DATE OF SALE : 24NOTICE February, OF 2021 SALE IN EXECUTION TIME OF SALE : 1230hours parties’ estate, should they have objections to the parties changing their marriage regime, are PLACEBE PLEASED OF SALE TO TAKE NOTICE: Tribal THAT Grantpursuant No. to 190-KP the Judgment granted by the Honourable Court the following to inform the parties’ Attorneys, MAKGANE ATTORNEYS, before the expiration of the said three PROPERTYimmovable TO property BE SOLD hereunder : Defendant’s of the Defendants right, willtitle be and sold interest by public on auctiona certain by pieceDeputy of Sheriffland being to the Tribal highest Grant No. 190-KP situated inbidder the Bakgatla as follows:- tribal territory, measuring 6.7720ha (six comma seven two zero hectares) held under Notarial Deed of Cession and (3) week period, or make representations before the High Court of Botswana once the DelegationDATE OF SALE No MA 373/2009 made: 21 inst favour June, 2018 of Shanu Enterprises (Pty) Ltd with developments thereon being a house comprising of contemplated application is lodged. sittingTIME OFroom, SALE two ensuite bedrooms,: 10:30 one bedroom am standard, two kitchens, office, lounge, toilet, bathroom, storeroom, ablutions separate from the house, one room separate from the main house, unfinished structure separate from the main house, fenced, sliding gate. PLACE OF SALE : Broadhurst Police Station TH PROPERTY TO BE SOLD : Hilux 2.7 VVTI Registration No. B 462 AUH, Silver in Colour. DATED AT GABORONE ON THE 27 DAY OF NOVEMBER 2020. TERMS AND CONDITIONS : Cash or Bank guaranteed cheque otherwise detailed and conditions of sale may be inspected at TERMS AND CONDITIONS the: Plaintiff’sCash or Bank Attorneys guaranteed Office. cheque otherwise detailed and conditions of sale may be inspected at the Plaintiff’s Attorneys Office. MAKGANE ATTORNEYS DATED AT GABORONE THIS 19th DAY OF JANUARY, 2021 APPLICANT’S ATTORNEYS DATED AT GABORONE THIS 21st DAY OF MAY, 2018. PLOT 5233, ANTBEAR ROAD, VILLAGE KEBONYEKGOSI NTEBELE URGENT CHILISA c/o RAMALEPA ATTORNEYSc/o RAMALEPA TTORNEYS P O BOX 3035 Plaintiff’s Attorneys Plot 3171, Morupule Drive Plaintiff’s Attorneys GABORONE Extension 11, Gaborone Plot 3171, Morupule Drive TEL: 3185500 P.O. Box 70567 Extension 11, Gaborone GABORONE (UB) P.O. Box 70567 FAX 3185564 (VR/mm/7399) GABORONE(UB) EMAIL:[email protected] (VR/mm/5013) Page 30 sports Wednesday 27 January 2021 The Botswana Gazette GU Happy To Count On Alphonse, Mogorosi’s Experience

BONGANI MALUNGA servant of the club, he has never let us down. He is an asset on and off the field. We aborone United’s management team could even use him in the technical has revealed that the professionalism team in the near future if an oppor- Gand positive influence offered by Al- tunity presents itself. Joel has also been in phonse Modisaotsile and Joel Mogorosi were numerous professional set ups, his experi- determining factors when the club extended their deals in recent weeks. Both players signed ence is valuable because he knows what it one year contract renewals to give the team a takes to succeed in different environments. “veteran presence” as the club is currently in He has always been around to offer a help- transition. ing hand to the technical team in terms of GU will enter the new season under guiding our young players, we are pleased a new coach in Innocent Morapedi, the to extend both players’ contracts,” Mothusi presence of experienced players who will told Gazette Sport. bridge the gap between the technical team The club has also announced that de- and the playing staff is seen as a vital piece fensive stalwart Tshepo Maikano has also as Morapedi aims to hit the ground run- signed a new one year deal. “Maikano is ning. a national team player at his age, which is Modisaotsile is the longest serving play- incredible as he played almost every game er in the squad and his ability to achieve for us, he is reliable and we saw it fit to ex- longevity at one of the country’s biggest tend his stay,” Mothusi concluded. clubs is a testament to his mentality and GU made significant moves in the trans- discipline, the club feels that his presence fer window as they added the likes of will rub off on the younger players who Thato Kebue, Thatayaone Ramatlapeng are expected to take the club to greater and Karabo Phiri amongst others to bolster heights according to GU’s General Man- their hopes of challenging for trophies. ager Thapelo Mothusi. Last season, before COVID-19 brought “We looked at a number of factors while an abrupt end to local football, GU exploring the possibility of extending Al- were in red hot form as they had phonse and Joel’s contracts, their positive gone six games unbeaten in presence and influence were at the top of all competitions. our check-list. Alphonse has been a loyal

BAA Banking On Relays To Widen Their Tokyo Olympics Qualification List Holds that relays can increase their podium finish chances at the Games

GAZETTE REPORTER 4x400m relays. We will be analyzing the COVID-19 learnt that through media and we were never consulted situation and if things go according to our plans we will as affiliates that have already qualified. Nevertheless, otswana Athletics Associations will do all in send a team to the World Relays.” we still believe that with our relay teams we can bring their power to qualify at least two relays teams Theetso said in BAA’s view, qualifying the two re- more medals from the Olympics.” Bfor the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in their bid lay teams will increase their chances of getting more Athletics is undoubtedly one of the best performing to widen their qualification list and increase chances of medals at the Tokyo Olympics now set to open July 23 sporting codes locally as it the only to have won the getting more medals, (BAA) Vice President Adminis- this year, the Tokyo Games were postponed 10 months country a medal at the Olympics through Nigel Amos’s tration Oabona Theetso has told Gazette Sport. ago after outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic 800m silver during the 2012 London Olympics. Mean- According to Theetso, BBA currently has 18 athletes which is persisting to claim many lives worldwide. while, BAA has qualified four athletes for the sum- on training camp preparing for the Olympics. “Out of “We still consider that the relays can increase our mer games, those are Nigel Amos (men’s 800), Gale- that 18 four have already qualified,” he said. “Our plan medal chances at the games,” he said. “Sadly we have fele Moroko (women’s 400m), Christine Botlogetswe is for the remaining 14 athletes to qualify before the learnt (through the media) that the Botswana National (women’s 400m) and Amantle Montsho (women’s qualification period is closed. We really want to qualify Olympic Committee has decreased their medal ex- 400m). more athletes especially through the men and women pectation at the Olympics, it is sad because we only The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 27 January 2021 Page 31

Wednesday 27 January 2021 Major David Bright: Teacher, Trailblazer,

BONGANI MALUNGA Legend egendary Botswana football coach Major David Bright passed away on Monday evening due to a COVID-19 related illness that had seen him Lhospitalized in recent weeks. The news of Bright’s passing have left the local football fraternity mourning a true legend of the game who nurtured, trained and guided some of the country’s finest ever footballers such as Edwin Disang, Mogogi Gabonamong, Masego Nchingane and Jerome Ramatlhakwana, to name a few. It is often said that a great leader shines through the exploits of his mentees and Bright was the perfect example of this as he helped players go from talented prospects to established professionals. Bright had a golden touch as most of his proteges went on to reach dizzying heights due to the platform he provided for them to flourish. As humble as they come, Bright was not one to rest on his laurels and bask in his glory, the smell of the turf or training fields always gave him a reason to wake up and set off to do what he knew best. Bright was one of a kind as he became the first ever local coach to win three consecutive league titles (1999, 2000 and 2001) during his Mogoditshane Fighters days, it is a record that has still not been achieved by any other coach in Botswana football. The brilliance of Bright will forever be synonymous with the Fighters dynasty which was once the source of national pride in the late 90s and early 2000s. With a winning culture, charm and the odd temper (when provoked of course), Bright was a hit with the media as he always gave them something to write about. With club dominance already achieved many believed that the next natural step would be national team duty and he was given a chance to lead the Zebras albeit temporarily as the local association always had their sights set on foreign coaches. Perhaps one of his finest achievements followed when he was appointed to lead the under 23 team, popularly known as the Dream Team. He led the Dream Team to the final of the Sasol Eight Nations tournament in South Africa in 2007 whereby they were not even fancied to go past the group stages. Bright’s team defied the odds as they reached the final, having beaten the likes of Cameroon, China and avoiding defeat against hosts South Africa in the group stages, they then advanced to the semifinals but they eventually lost 1-0 to Cam- eroon in the final. Bright had also led the team to notable victories in the Beijing 2008 Qualifiers over Guinea and Morocco. By this time his stock had risen to incredible heights and those across the border started to take notice. Bright then went on to become the first ever Motswana coach to be hired in the South Africa’s top flight league in 2007 as he put pen to paper to lead Engen Santos. For years local coaches could only dream of such an honour but he broke the barriers as he proved that with hard work, charisma and a trophy laden CV, a coaching job can come from anywhere in Africa. To his credit, Bright upheld the coaching values which made him a serial winner in Botswana at Santos as his team became solid and formidable. Other job opportunities followed in South Africa as he went on to coach the likes of Thanda Royal Zulu, Black Leopards, FC Cape Town and Sivutsa Stars. In between his spells in South Africa he also took charge of Gaborone United, Bright also recorded another local record in 2013 as he became the first local coach to win the Mascom Top 8 tournament as he defeated his protege Letang Kgengwenyane and BDF XI in the final. True to his calling as a saviour, Bright was roped in to replace Peter Butler in 2017 and although he did not finish his Zebras project he made a good impression as the team displayed encouraging performances. His last coaching job was at Sua Flamengoes whereby he was expected to guide the newly promoted team to pre- serving their status in the top tier. His death has robbed the newly promoted team of learning from the fountain of football knowledge that was Major David Bright.