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Chinese Contractors Swim in Billion Pula Water Projects THE BOTSWANA GAZEttE WEDNESDAY 26 MAY 2021 MATERNITY LEAVPAGEE, 1 COVID-19 CAUSE CLINic TO STOP NIGHT SHIFT WEDNESDAY 26 MAY 2021 FREE! PAGE 9 “Kitso ke maatla” MASISI TO FINALISE SADC WAR PLAN • SADC Troika meets tomorrow to finalise response to Cabo Delgado insurgency • BDF expected to lead SADC intervention plan • Masisi aims to score more votes for Elias Magosi as next STORY ON SADC Sec Gen PAGE 3 President Mokgweetsi EK Masisi inspects the BDF parade during the 42nd BDF Day celebration at the National Stadium in Gaborone on 13 April 2018 CHINESE CONTRACTORS SWIM IN BillioN PULA WATER PROJECTS While WUC does not exactly deny that discrimination against local companies may be visible in the water in the way that almost all of its highly lucrative mega projects have gone to Chinese contractors since the onset of COVID-19 and declaration of the State of Emergency last year, it cites accent placed expertise, equipment and capacity to complete projects within budget and STORY ON PAGE 2 schedule as debilitating factors against citizen contractors. INDIAN COVID-19 STRAIN LEADS RASESA VILLAGERS PETITioN To LOWER DEMAND OF DE BEERS Gov'T ovER POLLUTioN FROM RoUGH DiAMONDS PAGE B1 LANDFILL PAGE 5 Check the Botswana website Check the Botswana website Visit sc.com/bw/bankmore/ Visit sc.com/bw/bankmore/ Standard Chartered Bank Botswana Ltd is regulated by Bank of Botswana Standard Chartered Bank Botswana Ltd is regulated by Bank of Botswana Check the Botswana website Visit sc.com/bw/bankmore/ Standard Chartered Bank Botswana Ltd is regulated by Bank of Botswana PAGE 2 NEWS WEDNESDAY 26 MAY 2021 THE BOTSWANA GAZEttE Chinese Contractors Swim in Billion Pula Water Projects While WUC does not exactly deny that discrimination against local companies may be visible in the water in the way that almost all of its highly lucrative mega projects have gone to Chinese contractors since the onset of COVID-19 and declaration of the State of Emergency last year, it cites accent placed expertise, equipment and capacity to complete projects within budget and schedule as debilitating factors against citizen contractors. LETLHOGILE MPUANG reports. Plant valued at over P279 million. Reports early this efficiency and delivery of the projects within budget ater Utilities Corporation (WUC) has year suggested that progress on this project that is and schedule. been accused of sidelining majority cit- due for completion later this year stood at 61% in “These are competitive bids open to international Wizen-owned companies in preference of December 2020. bidders,” Senai told The Botswana Gazette. “We Chinese contractors in the award of the parastatal’s Construction of the P800 million Ramotswa Water want projects completed on time and on budget. As multi-billion pula water projects since declaration of Treatment Plant has also been awared to a Chinese much as we are aware of the citizen empowerment the State of Public Emergence (SoPE) last year. contractor, China Petroleum-Zhengtai-Mentro Joint policy, the challenge is that most of our local com- The Botswana Gazette has learnt that at least five Venture. China Geo/Asphalt Botswana Joint Ven- panies do not have the relevant experience in imple- Chinese contractors have been awarded water proj- ture was awarded the P290 million tender for design menting such projects but we have made it a point ects in excess P5 billion in the last 16 months. China and construction of a pipeline and associated works that any international company that is awarded a ten- State Construction and Engineering Corporation to supply the villages of Tswapong South (Sefhare der should have a local partner.” (CSCEC) (Pty) Ltd, China Petroleum Pipeline Engi- cluster, Ramokgonami cluster, Pilikwe cluster, and He added that another challenge for many local neering, China Geo, Zhengtai and Unik Construction Ngwapa and Mokobeng villages). contractors is limited resources, especially equip- are among the largest beneficiaries of the more than Unik Construction, which was previously black- ment. 10 mega projects awarded by WUC since 1st April listed by the World Bank over issues of non-com- Khato nears completion of Masama-Mma- 2020. pliance, was awarded a P257 million project for the mashia pipeline China State Construction and Engineering Corpo- upgrade and remedial of treatment works and pumps According to WUC Executive Director, Techni- ration (CSCEC) (Pty) Ltd has been awarded three at Masingwaneng, construction of a break pressure cal Service, Ntshambiwa Moatlhodi, the P900 mil- mega water projects totalling more than P2 billion. In tank and pump station at Kalakamati, construction 2020, CSCEC was awarded the Lobatse Water Mas- of booster pump station at Moroka, construction of lion Masama-Mmamashia will soon be handed over ter Plan package for construction of a pump station a reservoir at Mbalambi, upgrades on electrical and by the contractor becuase it is expected that it will at Forest Hill (Kgale) and instalment of a reservoir at mechanical components, telemetry and electrical be completed next month (June). The tender was Lobatse for money in excess of P1 billion. components upgrade, pipelines and elevated tanks at awarded to Khato Civils/South Zambezi, Evolution The second project that CSCEC was awarded dur- different locations in the scheme. The same company Engineering JV in 2019. “We are not disappointed by ing the SoE is the North-South Water Carrier 2.3 for was awarded the Moshupa Sanitation Project that is the contractor’s commitment to the project,” Moatl- construction of a new pump station and associated valued at over P893 million in 2019. hodi told the media. “It will be completed within the appurtenances at the Mmamashia Water Treatment This publication understands that many of the citi- agreed time of 12 months, and most importantly at a Works for pumping treated water to the Forest Hill zen owned companies that made bids for these ten- cheaper price and without any cost overruns.” Reservoir, as well as interconnecting pipe work and ders were deemed to be below standard and no other He noted that the project would “normally” have site works and telemetry at over P900 million. consideration was made for them. The CEO of Water taken 24 months to complete. In addition to Gabo- The company also bagged the Gumare Water Utilities Corporation, Gaselemogwe Senai, says he rone and its surroundings, this project will benefit 23 Scheme project that involves pumping water from la- is aware of concerns of exclusion of citizen owned villages in the Goodhope constituency and parts of goons for over P36 million. CSCEC was also award- companies in almost all of these highly lucrative ten- the Kweneng region, including Molepolole and its ed a tender for expansion of Mahalapye Treatment ders but sought to emphasise the accent placed on surronding villages. “We are not disappointed by the contractor’s commitment to the project,” Moatlhodi told the media. “It will be completed within the agreed time of 12 months, and most importantly at a cheaper price and without any cost overruns.” 74867020 IMPORTANT NOTICE As per the Financial Intelligence Agency Act in combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, kindly note that all highest bidders [email protected] are required to complete a KYC form which will be provided immediately after the auction. www.segodiauctions.co.bw To receive weekly updates kindly Whatsapp your email address to +26774867020 or send an email to: [email protected] Francistown, Riverside Park - Guide Price P350,000 Francistown, Monarch East - Guide Price P300,000 Francistown, Ntshe River Plots - Guide Price P1.5million Gaborone, Extension 19 - Guide Price P870,000 2 2 2 2 2 • Plot size 482m2 • Bult-Up area Ca. 114m2 • Plot size 474m • Bult-Up area Ca. 192m • Plot size 730m • Bult-Up area Ca. 411m • Plot size 490m2 • Bult-Up area Ca. 191m2 • Excellent positioning • Good quality finishes • Walled with sliding gate • Tarred road frontage • Unique family home • Contemporary finishes all-round • Lovely home in a good area • Tarred road frontage • 3 bedrooms (master ensuite) • Lounge with fire place • 3 bedrooms (master ensuite) • Lounge • Dining • 5 bedrooms (4 with ensuite bathrooms) • Lounge, dining • 3 bedrooms (master ensuite) • Lounge • Dining • Fitted kitchen • Common bathroom • Call 74867020 • Fitted kitchen • 2 Outbuildings • Call 74867020 • Double garage • Fitted kitchen • Call 74867020 • Fitted kitchen • Staff Quarters • Call 74867020 Auction: Friday 11th June 2021 at 10:00am Auction: Friday 11th June 2021 at 12:00pm Auction: Saturday 12th June 2021 at 10:00am Auction: Friday 18th June 2021 at 10:00am THE BOTSWANA GAZEttE WEDNESDAY 26 MAY 2021 NEWS PAGE 3 Masisi to finalise SADC war plan this week “The Organ Troika will advise the SADC summit • SADC Troika meets tomorrow to finalise on a way forward in response to Cabo Delgado insurgency relation to the Cabo • BDF expected to lead SADC intervention plan Delgado insurgency. The • Masisi aims to score more votes for Elias Magosi Organ Troika meeting will as next SADC Sec Gen be held in the morning LETLHOGILE MPUANG and proceed to advise the resident Mokgweetsi Masisi is expected to table the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) military and logistical response to the ongoing peace and summit in the afternoon,” Psecurity crisis in Cabo Delgado at the bloc’s summit (Thursday) in Maputo, Mo- zambique, The Botswana Gazette has established. Masisi, who is the outgoing chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security, will lead Thursday’s Troika meeting at which recommendations for intervention made by the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and SADC’s Chief of Staff for Standby Forces, Michael Mukokomani, will be presented to the organ. Masisi’s masterstroke? Although the Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation Dr. Lemogang Kwape According to international experts, should President Masisi and his Organ Troika mem- would not get into details of the meeting, he confirmed that the recommendations made by bers succeed in their drive against the putsch, the profile former Permanent Secretary to the organ’s Troika will be put forward before the SADC summit.
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