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www.thepatriot.co.bw APRIL 25, 2021 | ISSUE 421 P12.00 BDF unprepared! BDP • No budget for Mozambique anti-terrorism operation elders • Covid-19, Anti-poaching ops gobble BDF budget Civil servants • Mozambique hesitant on SADC military intervention criticise Masisi face salary cuts • Masisi is losing control of BDP remuneration making some civil and Govt - BDP • Party will soon be over regarding some allowances servants to earn close to three times their basic pay. If proposed Draft elders • IMF calls for reforms in civil service, parastatals Allowances and Benefits policy is adopted, will cap such benefits for • New allowances & benefits policy coming in July civil servants. Government want to reduce wage bill,” confided a source. • Trade unions fuming, vow to punish Masisi and BDP Trade Unions Meanwhile labour unions particularly Botswana Federation of Public, Private and Parastatal Sectors Union (BOFEPUSU) have raised Soliders parade during BDF day [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] the red flag and concerns over IMF recommendations. PHILLIMON MMESO Khama Barracks close to authority BOFEPUSU president Johannes [email protected] have confided that the BDF is too Tshukudu said that the trade unions broke to go to Cabo Delgado and were not even part of the last week he deployment of the fight Islamic insurgents. discussions between government and IMF noting that that undermined military to Carbo Delgado The DLC have reasoned that Masisi T Province in Mozambique already their resources are over trade unions. According to him, to help fight insurgents is facing stretched through the Anti-Poaching government should conduct its own critical challenges which might prove Operations and helping in the fight study on the public service wage bill BAKANG TIRO difficult to overcome. against Covid -19. “Already we rather taking baseless orders from [email protected] On the 6th of April 2021 Botswana have committed resources helping the neoliberal institutions such as Defence Force Commander the Covid-19 team during curfew World Bank and the IMF. “We very isgruntled Botswana Lieutenant General Placid Segokgo and also used lot of our resources are worried that the government Democratic Party wrote to the Defence Logistics during lockdowns and anti-poaching has excluded labour unions and D (BDP) senior members Command (DLC) to prepare a operations took most of our the Public Service Act on its talks and Councillors in Lobatse, comprehensive logistics estimates resources due to the high numbers with IMF. We will not agree with supported by an unhappy for a Battalion Group to deploy for a of poaching in the delta,” revealed a Civil servants during the 2011 national strike anything regarding IMF reforms. Committee of Elders are [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] period of six months. senior army officer. This technical means that people demanding answers from President Masisi who is the chair Corps of Transport Services is will lose jobs as well as amenities President Mokgweetsi Masisi of the SADC Organ on Politics, said to have indicated that most BAKANG TIRO are needed and they include the move that gain traction. According and government didn’t consult us on over the removal of the area Defence and Security will need the of their fleet is obsolete as the last [email protected] reform of the civil service as well as to impeccable sources close to how it will sustain employees outside MP Dr Thapelo Matsheka from information before the SADC extra they procured vehicles was in 2018 rationalization of parastatals. developments within the employer, formal business when it agrees to the Minister of Finance and ordinary summit on Mozambique which were 500 second-hand Land ivil servants and But trade unions are unhappy with Directorate of Public Service IMF reforms,” said Tshukudu. He Economic Planning. which will be held on the 28-29 April Rover 110 Defenders from United parastatals employees are the proposal, saying it handicaps Management (DPSM), the proposal noted unions will confront DPSM As a result of looming tension 2021. Kingdom. C facing a rude awakening workers. The Patriot on Sunday targets to scrap perks such as per Director Goitseone Mosalakatane between Lobatse BDP and party Information gathered by this DLC was also expected to provide brought by huge cuts in allowances, has established that consultations diem and entertainment allowances and minister responsible for public leadership, Councillors in the publication have revealed that level 1 medical support which they as government attempts to trim an will soon commence with the trade extended to senior government service Kabo Morwaeng should they constituency are planning to DLC which is responsible for the indicated that they will also need unaffordably high wage bill through unions as government is anticipating officials and CEOs of the parastatals. find it a need to brief them from summon Masisi for a meeting Corps of Mechanical Engineers, new ambulances as the ones they a new allowances and benefits policy to table a Draft Allowances and Government motive is to reduce its recent talks with IMF. to express their displeasure. Corps of Food Services, Corps have are not in good conditions as recommended by the International Benefits Policy in July Parliament wage bill after it has also frozen 50% Both minister Morwaeng and Both Committee of Elders and of Force Ordinance, Corps of they were bought as second hand Monetary Fund ( IMF), The Patriot session. Minister of Presidential recruitment for vacant posts so as to Mosalakatane were not available for BDP Lobatse branch want a Transport Services and Military from the United Kingdom military. on Sunday has learnt. Affairs, Governance and Public mitigate the impact of Covid-19 as comment at time of going to print. reconciliation between Masisi Health Services, has raised a red flag BDF bought the 45 ambulances in The IMF which has for a long Administration (MOGPAPA) Kabo stated by former Minister of Finance. In addition, discontented and Matsheka before their about the readiness of the BDF for 2017 from the United Kingdom and time called government to reduce Morwaeng has been directed to Dr Thapelo Matsheka. BOFEPUSU president noted that differences can deepen further, deployment due to limited resources. had to reconfigure them and now the wage bill again reiterated its consult with the Attorney General on “There is a new push for civil president Mokgweetsi Masisi and his thus throwing the party into Though BDF through their most of them have been deployed to stance on civil service reform must the matter before engaging the trade servants’ perks cuts through a ruling Botswana Democratic Party disarray. Masisi is also facing spokesperson Colonel Dikole failed District Health Management Team be priority when it concluded 2021 unions. The IMF and World Bank new impending policy to control (BDP) will suffer the repercussions if a mammoth battle of calming to respond to a questionnaire sent (DHMT) to assist during the Covid- Article IV mission to Botswana have estimated that government allowances earned by employees in they don’t tread carefully. Tshukudu down the disgruntled BDP to them on Monday regarding their 19 pandemic. last week. IMF, a Bretton Woods wage bill is very high and needs to the public sector. There are concerns indicated that Masisi made promise backbench too. preparedness for Mozambique The deployment in Mozambique Institution, has recommended to be reduced through downsizing of that there has been proliferation TO PAGE 3 TO PAGE 2 mission, sources at Sir Seretse TO PAGE 2 government that fiscal reforms the public service among others, a of allowances and distortions in TWISTER COMBO for 9990 2 Twisters + 2 Regular Chips + 2 Drinks 2 News April 25, 2021 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday BoMRA fetes media CEDA/BIUST partner espite the uncertainty of and CoVID-19 vaccine. Monitoring global and local health safety of. Hence the active safety D sectors, the Botswana monitoring of such medical products Medicines Regulatory Authority in such situations is all the more (BoMRA) has taken steps to educate important. According to Dr. Partha, the media about Adverse Events vaccines are designed to give Following Immunisation (AEFI) immunity without the dangers of and safety monitoring of vaccines. getting the disease. It’s common to This initiative, BoMRA believes, will experience some mild-to-moderate assist the media to provide more side effects when receiving balanced information about the vaccinations. This is because the CEDA CEO, Thabo Thamane and BIUST Vice Chancellor Prof . safety and efficacy of vaccines. The immune system is instructing OtlogetsweTotolo lecture was shared before key media our body to react in certain ways: stakeholders as part of BoMRA’s it increases blood flow so more KEOAGILE RAFIFING* iv. Facilitation of IP inclusion in mandate to educate stakeholders immune cells can circulate, and it business planning on Safe, Effective use of Medical raises our body temperature in order EDA/ BIUST undertake to v. Peer Mentoring Products, Cosmetics, and their to kill the virus. jointly work together vi. Provision of business and regulation. Dr Thabang Phetlhe, C on Future Skills technical advisory for CEDA The media plays a crucial role Pharmacovigilance Officer, BoMRA Development, Technology, clients on terms to be agreed in our societies in battling vaccine presented to the media members & Innovation Development. by both Participants as deemed misinformation. Therefore it on how AEFIs are captured, The Memorandum of Understating necessary and appropriate is important that information reported, investigated and assessed. between BIUST and CEDA was vii. Provision of training and disseminated by media about the He described the role of different signed on Friday 23rd March 2021. capacity building for CEDA for vaccines must be accurate and BoMRA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Stephen Ghanie stakeholders like Health facilities, The objectives of the ceremony are staff in but not limited to the factual. Rumors and misinformation Sub national committees and to: special sectors of manufacturing; about the safety of vaccines are National AEFI Committee in the i. Bringing product innovations mining, technology and amongst the most serious threats to provide the media with a clearer about vaccine safety and the role go through phases of clinical trials safety monitoring of vaccines. to market, including prototype innovation on terms that will be to the success of any immunisation understanding of vaccine safety of BoMRA in medical products to evaluate efficacy and safety of the In conclusion, Dr. Ghanie thanked appraisal, product testing and agreed by Participants from time program. and reporting of adverse events regulation. In his presentation products before they are approved. media for the ongoing partnerships commercialization. to time. For his part, the BoMRA Chief following immunisation in order for Dr. Partha Gurumurthy, Director, However at times these trials may and support, noting that without ii. Innovation financing *Director, Communications & Executive Officer, Dr. Stephen the media to improve the quality of Pharmacovigilance and Clinical be fast tracked due to the urgent efforts and support from journalists, iii. Financial support to Public Affairs Ghanie said the engagement aims their stories to be more substantiated Trials said all medicines and vaccines need like the ones of Ebola vaccine they would not fulfill their mandate. manufacturing industry IDM trains Tshegetsang teachers, staff BDP elders shegetsang Junior “As IDM we subscribe to the view Secondary School teachers that teachers are the most important criticise Masisi T and staff were on Tuesday segment of our society. Teachers have recipients of the Institute of produced all sorts of professionals Development Management (IDM) including teachers themselves. Centre for Continued Professional Teachers therefore deserve better Development program. The Centre in so far as their professional and offers short courses to learners personal development is concerned to improve their careers in the to enable them to continue to workplace. develop others,” she said. IDM in partnership with the IDM offered an exclusive mini- Ministry of Basic Education training package on Professional Kweneng region hosted a one-day Communication, which is critical to workshop for 72 school personnel, the process of building one’s career. It offering them a refresher training begins with self-awareness, personal on aspects of Professional mastery, to creation of a personal Communication and Customer brand and how to effectively Service. influence others through the use of The training came in the form communication tools. of a gesture by IDM to appreciate The Customer Service aspect of and motivate teachers and staff to training aimed at reminding one support the school performance, about the importance of a customer which according to the School in every organization. Head, Ms Matsime defied Covid19 “It is how you serve your challenges and improved their dropouts as a result of societal ills Bothasitse said since he assumed make a positive impact in the region’s customers that will define you as an BDP supporters at a rally performance by 6% in 2020. and pressures leading to the increase the role in July 2020, his leadership effort to improve results. entity,” she added. Speaking at the event, the Regional in teenage pregnancies and reduced team is on an intensive engagement For her part, IDM Country IDM Regional Director Richard Director Operations, Steven interest in education by young drive to facilitate a performance Director, Dr Onalenna Seitio- Malikongwa spoke about Making FROM PAGE 1 Intelligence (FIA) Dr Abraham Bothasitse said it is their aim to people. turnaround in the region. Kgokgwe said IDM found it a Difference and Leaving a Mark, Some members of the BDP Sethibe is one senior government change the education complexion He also highlighted the declining Kweneng region has developed a important to energize the school citing the importance of innovation, backbench are said to be already official who resigned earlier in the of the Kweneng region, which has performance of the schools, most robust strategy called #Operation teachers and personnel to help them productivity, high performance lobbying Dr Matsheka to resign from week. To that end, the BDP elders a total of 120 schools. He said their of which produce poor results and Maduo and #Not with our learners improve their service delivery to traits, ingredients of success and the Cabinet, arguing that his removal committee also demand audience biggest challenge is the high rate of the need to address the problem. Mr for all stakeholders to join in and their customers. winners’ mindset. from Finance equates to a demotion with Masisi over these matter. “It is by the President. very sad at this time when we are Masisi announced a surprise getting close to the elections cycle cabinet reshuffle last week Friday when we hear of the government Ambassador Wang night with Dr Matsheka bubdled out officials resigning. Something is BDF of the strategic Ministry of Finance wrong and Masisi must not let and Economic Development to the things turn nasty as they can. He is junior Ministry if Infrastructure likely to be running the government unprepared! Xuefeng presents and Development. He was replaced administration that is not happy,” he at Finance by former Minister of added. Investment Trade and Industry According to the BDP constitution, Letters of Credence Peggy Serame. the mandate of the Committee of FROM PAGE 1 Mozambique will be discussed at Information reaching this Elders is to investigate, arbitrate and is expected to take minimum of the next week meeting which he publication is that some of the reconcile differences and disputes n 16th April, H.E. Mr. leaders backed initiatives to boost operations during the authorized six months as the insurgency has refused to state where it will be BDP leadership in Lobatse has where necessary within the party Wang Xuefeng, mutual trust by dialogue, strengthen period of 2020/2021. China has now morphed and now threatens held. relayed their worries to BDP structures and members. Some Ambassador-Designate of cooperation and resume personnel thus paid the annual contributions the regional security especially An expert on regional politics, O elders committee which is equally high profile BDP elders last year the People’s Republic of China to exchanges as soon as possible. and various assessments in full at Tanzania which is close to Cabo Solly Rankgomo observed that frustrated by the cabinet reshuffle openly criticized Masisi over the the Republic of Botswana, presented China’s GDP expands record this stage. As the largest developing Delgado province. the reluctance by Mozambique to outcomes. floor crossing bill which has been the copy of Letter of Credence 18.3% in Q1 country, a permanent member of Mozambique sovereignty accept regional help has something In an interview, one influential passed by Parliament, saying that it is to Hon. Dr. Lemogang Kwape, China’s gross domestic product the UN Security Council, and the President Masisi as the chair of to do with domestic politics as and senior member of the elders undemocratic as it impede on people Minister of International Affairs (GDP) expanded at a record pace of second-largest contributor to UN SADC organ on Politics, Defence Nyusi thinks it might undermine committee said the removal of s right to associate. and Cooperation. The two sides had 18.3% year on year during the first regular budget and peacekeeping and Security is also facing another his presidency. Rankgomo opined Dr Matsheka from the important Under the now gazette floor an in-depth exchange of views on quarter of this year as it rebounded assessments, China has always challenge as Mozambique is yet that such fear could be the reason ministry of finance is suicidal and crossing law, Masisi wants MPs to the robust development of bilateral from a historic contraction a year actively supported the work of the to agree to any military assistance why Mozambique invited the Masisi made a worst mistake ever. lose their seats once they defect. relations and fruitful cooperation earlier, according to data from the United Nations, firmly safeguarded from the regional block. United States Army Special Forces, The member who is also former Political analyst Lesole Machacha between the two countries, and National Bureau of Statistics released the international system, and upheld The next week meeting which colloquially known as the “Green senior cabinet minister said Masisi said factions are likely to rock the committed to working together to on 16th April. multilateralism with concrete will take two days will also Berets” to train Mozambican should not take the cabinet explosion BDP as a result of the recent cabinet bring China-Botswana partnership China’s recovery has been led by actions. have to convince Mozambique marines who are fighting the that may arise from the demotion reshfulle insisting that Dr Matsheka to a new high. robust exports, benefiting from the China leads ICT as Huawei government to accept the military insurgents. “He thinks that if he of Matsheka lightly as it can create wield power as he is loved by the Ambassador Wang also presented global economic recovery along sets to launch 6G in 2030 assistance from the regional block. accepts military intervention from internal factions. BDP MPs. He observed that there is the copy of Letters of Credence to with greater vaccination efforts Huawei on 12th April announced Mozambique President Filipe the region it will seem as if he has “Matsheka was leading a very something that could be bothering the SADC Executive Secretary, Her and a steady pickup in domestic that the Chinese tech giant will Nyusi has repeatedly emphasized failed to restore order in his country important ministry in the middle Matsheka but it is not power at Excellency Dr Stergomena Lawrence consumption. China’s foreign trade launch its 6G networks in 2030, his country’s sovereign status and but it has shown that Mozambique of the Covid-19 pandemic and all. “This is the time whereby BDP Tax on the same day. volume totaled 1.3 trillion USD in which is 50 times faster than 5G. indicated that Maputo alone would military has no capacity to fight removing him was a bad idea. backbenchers come into play and China’s reform and the first quarter of 2021, up by 38.6% Reaching a speech of 1,000 gigabytes decide on the terms and conditions and contain the insurgents,” said Whether he had differences with factions emerging. BDP is on time opening-up welcomes firms year on year. Exports rose by 49% per second, the 6G network is far of any international aid it may need. Rankgomo, adding that Nyusi is the President doesn’t matter of power struggle as members line worldwide in the first quarter to 709.98 billion superior to 5G in terms of peak rate, Before the Maputo Extra Ordinary walking a tight rope. because disagreements also exist in themselves to succeed Masisi. But USD, while imports were up by 28% delay, traffic density, connection Summit, Nyusi reaffirmed that On the BDF readiness to deploy During a virtual dialogue with cabinet. Yes some BDP members in it seems like that Matsheka is not to 593.62 billion USD. density, mobility, spectrum efficiency Mozambican sovereignty impedes forces to Mozambique, Rankgomo U.S. business leaders on 13th April, Lobatse are worried over the latest into power if he can show intentions China pays in full its UN and positioning capabilities. The 6G it from requesting military help. said it is easy to understand that Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said that developments. The committee wants to resign. He is influential,” said regular budget dues for 2021 network will lead to a fully connected Minister of Foreign Affairs indeed their resources have been China welcomes enterprises from the to engage Dr Matsheka,” said the Machacha. world of terrestrial wireless and and International Relations Dr over stretched fighting dual battles U.S. and the world to participate in The Chinese Mission to the member. In addition, Machacha said that satellite communication integration, Lemogang Kwape confirmed of Covid19 and poachers. Instead, China’s reform and opening-up and United Nations on 13th April said In addition, the outspoken BDP Masisi wields power to decide over which can achieve seamless that there will be another SADC as a solution, he proposed that modernization process to achieve that China paid in full all assessed veteran who preferred anonymity in who he wants to work with as well global coverage through satellite meeting to look at the security in view of emerging resource mutual benefits. Li stressed that contributions to the UN regular fear of vengeances said it seems like as dropping the underperforming communication integration. In the challenges faced by Mozambique. challenges SADC countries must as the world’s largest developing budget and the International Masisi is losing control of both BDP ministers but said that with Matsheka first three quarters of 2020, Huawei’s Asked if it is true Mozambique has pool their resources together in country and the largest developed Residual Mechanism for Criminal and the government. This, he said, is that is not the case. market share topped the global 5G rejected the military intervention, order to help fight the insurgents in counterpart, China and the U.S. Tribunals for the year 2021. Prior to evinced by the voluntary resignations Matsheka was not available for communications equipment market Kwape said the issues surrounding Mozambique. will gain from cooperation and lose this, China had paid the remaining of senior government officials. comment at press time as he didn’t and reached 32.8% of world’s total. from confrontation. U.S. business assessments for seven peacekeeping Former Director of Financial answer calls to his mobile phone. The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | April 25, 2021 News 3 Myths of Khutyi ya BCP, BPF dismiss pact talk Ditotwane • ‘After performing well in the 2019 elections, BCP developed a big brother mentality and feel that they can take charge of the UDC’ -analyst

MOLEBI OBONYE PHILIMON MMESO win the constituencies even in the Committee (NEC) can call an [email protected] [email protected] Okavango constituency where he elective congress. BCP Vice President has some tourism establishments. Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang has been he Okavango Delta is he leadership of He even launched the BCP Vice vocal regarding holding of an elective not only famous for its Botswana Congress Party President Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang congress saying it will show that the T wildlife but also for the T (BCP) and Botswana for Sefhare/Ramokgoname and UDC is a democratic institution. folklore anf fairytales narrated Patriotic Party (BPF) have rubbished was constant feature in Bobirwa Recently the BCP Youth League by residents while they navigate allegations that the two opposition area where Taolo Lucas eventually accused Boko of meddling in the the twisted channels. One parties have been holding secret wrestled the constituency from the Moono wa Baithuti, a UDC is a such story is that of Khutyi talks proposing to ditch the BDP. In the 2019 elections BCP political movement in University of ya ditotwane a grove found coalition Umbrella for Democratic was allocated 18 constituencies and Botswana. UBCD-BCP was expelled in the Okavango Delta in the Change (UDC) to form a working won 11 of them whilst the BNF was from the Moono Wa Baithuti Moremi Wildlife Reserve. partnership ahead of the 2024 allocated 34 and only managed to recently in the run-up to 2021/2022 While on our way to Xhaxhaba general elections. win four. Currently BCP still have 11 Student Representative Council settlement in NG32 we passed Both BPF and BCP spokespersons MPs while BNF lost two to Botswana (SRC) elections. the mystical and mythical grove, have vehemently denied that they Democratic Party (BDP) being Pono University of Botswana Political and experienced one of the want to form an alliance ahead of Moatlhodi for Tonota and Aubrey Science lecturer, Leonard Sesa said Okavango Delta tales. the 2024 elections, insisting that Lesaso for Shoshong and remain it is very clear that both the BNF Khutyi ya ditotwane, which they are for opposition unity under with only Motsamai Motsamai for and BCP are not in good term translates to grove of the goblins, the auspices of the UDC. “There Ghanzi South and Yandani Boko for and if it that is not managed well is mostly inhabited by Jackal is no official party position on Mahalapye East. it could lead to the collapse of the berry trees which are a source of working with BCP but rather we BPF’s numbers in Parliament UDC. “After performing well in the income for people living in the will be negotiating with the main increased when Member of 2019 elections, BCP developed a nearby settlements. opposition, which at this point in Keorapetse Ookeditse Parliament for Jwaneng-Mabutsane big brother mentality and feel that As our boat came to the time is UDC,” said BPF Publicity Mephato Reatile defected from they can take charge of the UDC but grove’s bank a lady from Secretary, Lawrence Ookeditse. BDP to them and BPP earned one found BNF which is well established Xhaxhaba settlement told us the “Conference is the highest decision 2024,” responded BCP Publicity take the ruling Botswana Democratic reasoned that with the influence of MP as Ignatius Moswaane joined within the ranks of UDC,” he story of the island. She spoke making body followed by Central Secretary, Dithapelo Keorapetse. Party (BDP) head-on without the former President Ian Khama, who is them from BDP. “This is a clear observed. He said that the national of how the name came about, Committee in the hierarchy. There Sources close to opposition opposition Botswana National Front still reverred as ‘Kgosikgolo’ in the indication that the two parties can tour by the BCP leadership without explaining that it all began way is no BCP resolution taken by politics had alleged that some (BNF) and Botswana Peoples Party northern part of the country they work well and BNF is still stack in other contracting partners is telling back when people living around conference or central committee to senior members of the BCP have (BPP). can do much better. the past and think they are still the and that something will come out the Okavango delta travelled leave the UDC. We also don’t have approached BPF. Though at infant The talks are said to have been In the 2019 elections, Khama biggest opposition party yet their of the consultations of BCP cadres. mostly by dugout canoes from any resolution mandating anyone to stage, the negotiations are said to be motivated by the two parties’ helped the BCP parliamentary performance is wanting,” revealed “I foresee them taking BNF head on Maun and into the delta to such start negotiations with any party for still among the few within the two performance in the 2019 general candidates in their campaigns as one of the BCP elders. and pushing for the elective congress places as Sepopa,Etsha and anything. If such resolution exists, parties before they are elevated to elections where they performed he held rallies and house to house Since 2019 BCP has been calling of which if it fails they might pull out Seronga. The travels were mostly I’ve not seen it. The most important other structures of the two parties. exceptionally well in the northern campaigns for them especially for the UDC elective congress, a of UDC and start another alliance for trade and fishing. thing right now is for AP and BPF to BCP is alleged to be confident that part of the country and want to within the Central district where he suggestion which has been shot with other opposition parties who The story of the island begins be on board so that BDP is removed looking at their performance and the capitalize on that. The party elders commands respect and influence. He down by BNF reasoning that will be sharing their sentiments,” with a famous traditional by a stronger UDC from power in BPF in the 2019 elections they can in both parties are said to have is still credited with helping them to only the UDC National Executive reasoned Sesa. doctor who made and traded goblins, traditional medicine and ornaments .The creatures were mostly used as a form of cheap labor as they were made BOMRA probes Covid-19 vaccine deaths from different concoctions of Committee on Vaccine Safety to traditional medicine to carry out • Independent experts appointed • WHO advise countries to act fast on similar cases address the issues. daily tasks at the homestead or • BOMRA assures close monitoring of the vaccines • Adds Five Covid-19 Vaccines to Approved List “Effective vaccines (i.e. vaccines cattle post. inducing protective immunity) Legend has it that the BAKANG TIRO and it raises the body temperature in also a type of AEFIs and it entails may produce some undesirable side merchant was traveling from [email protected] order to kill the virus. amongst other vaccine handling effects which are mostly mild and Maun to Seronga with his Dr Gurumurthy emphasised the whether it is adhered to as per the clear up quickly. The majority of cargo of goblins, upon arrival otswana Medicines importance of monitoring safety manufacturer’s storage conditions or the events thought to be related to at the island he realized that Regulatory Authority of medicines. He said while health so. Immunization anxiety is another the administration of a vaccine are his canoe was laden with cargo. B (BOMRA) says it is waiting care practitioners and patients one. We have noticed that there was a actually not due to the vaccine itself - Fearing capsizing he decided for the report from an assembled sought safe and effective medicines, lot of anxiety over Covid-19 vaccines many are simply coincidental events, to relieve the boat by reducing independent team of experts Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are over the efficacy,” said Dr Phetlhe. others (particularly in developing the load. One of the goblins was regarding two (2) reported deaths common. Dr Gurumurthy said any Vaccine trials countries) are due to human, or rather inquisitive and asked the emanating from Covid-19. bodily system could be affected by programme, error,” said the world merchant with suspicion why he Meanwhile, Dr Gurumurthy said The authority disclosed that ADRs. The ADRs occur in clinical health governing body calling for was stopping at the island and he vaccine clinical trials are important the report will determine what practice but often go unnoticed. He urgent response to AEFIs. told the little furry creatures that before a vaccine is rolled out. He caused the deaths based on the said up to 35 per cent of hospitalised More vaccines he will sink if he does not reduce noted in the case of Botswana types of Adverse Events Following patients experienced an ADR whilst BOMRA used pharmacovigilance for BoMRA has this month approved his cargo. Immunization (AEFI) of the 4.2 to 6.0 per cent of admissions He managed to convince some trials but it can take long. more COVID-19 vaccines in controversial AstraZeneca jabs. were due to ADRs. Approximately Moreover, he avowed that the addition to AstraZeneca, says Dr of the goblins to stay behind Director of Pharmacovigilance 50 per cent of ADRs are considered with assurance that he will come blood clot side effect from the Nkaelang Modutlwa -Director of and Clinical Trials at BOMRA Dr preventable, he said. Johnson and Johnson vaccine is Product Evaluation and Registration. back for them but that was never Parthasarathi Gurumurthy said the Dr Gurumurthy Dr Thabang Phetlhe, the the case. likely to take the vaccination rollout The approved vaccines included deaths as a result of the vaccination Pharmacovigilance Officer, indicated globally a step forward but confident Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson, To this day legend has it that and Johnson and Johnson and we may be fast tracked due to the urgent were unfortunate and calls for an that Adverse Event Following the that other vaccines such as Pfizer Covishield, Covaxin by Bharat if you pass by the island you can are aware,” he said. Asked about need like the ones of Ebola vaccine urgent response to it. Immunization refers to anything that and Moderna will come out effective Biotech and Moderna. feel some weight being added when the report will be ready, Dr and CoVID-19 vaccine. Monitoring As a result, he revealed that a team is undesirable after administration of noting that vaccines remain world’s Dr Modutlwa said currently there onto your boat or canoe. The Gurumurthy said BOMRA and safety of. Hence the active safety of independent medical experts is vaccine at particular time. According big hope. World Health Organisation is no application of herbal treatment mystical feel to the grove has Ministry of Health are working with monitoring of such medical products carrying the investigations. “The to him, if people are immunized (WHO) caution that vaccine- for COVID-19. He said the made it one of the sought after independent investigators, hence in such situations is all the more deaths from the vaccines are a cause when they are normal and afterwards associated adverse events may affect organisation worked with traditional camping sites and surely one they cannot say when the final report important,” added BOMRA Director. for concern. Vaccines are designed to get sick is AEFI. healthy individuals and should be healers to empower them to assist can really feel an eerie presence will come out. In addition, he said He said it is common to experience give immunity without the dangers. The youthful Dr Phetlhe says promptly identified to allow extra research organisations in generating while passing it. As we passed that all medicines and vaccines go some mild to moderate side There is no drug that is 100% safe BOMRA is monitoring the adverse research and appropriate action. data. the island a heavy presence in through important phases of clinical effects when receiving vaccinations. but BOMRA is committed to ensure event from all Covid-19 jabs too. In order to respond promptly, Apart from traditional healers the boat was felt with the driver trials to evaluate efficacy and safety “This is because the immune system that the medicines that are rolled out “AEFIs can be caused by vaccine efficiently, and with scientific rigor to he said many products had been having to constantly assure us it of the products before they are is instructing our body to react in are safe and effective. There has been product related reaction and vaccine vaccine safety issues, WHO says that presented but with no approved was a sand bed. approved for the actual vaccination. certain ways, it increases blood flow problems of blood clots regarding quality. Immunization error is it has established a Global Advisory information or efficacy. the vaccines such as AstraZeneca “However at the times these trials so more immune cells can circulate, Salary cuts Lake Ngami illegal fishermen evicted FROM PAGE 1 ahead of the 2019 general elections could have taken a serious action MOLEBI OBONYE • LAKE NGAMI still under ASSESMENT TO ALLOW FISHING what I am going to do”, he said. such as the creation of employment against government. This country [email protected] The 32 year old from Mohembo and bargaining cordially with the is in a state of confusion and the and National Parks have been made said he does not have any means to unions but he failed to stick to his current Masisi government is not llegal fishermen who are in prospect of allocation of fishing support his children even if he tries word. willing to address that. We will deal plying their trade in Lake Ngami quotas. “DWNP is to carry out an to leave the lake he won’t have any Fed up with this government in future,” he said. However, careful of the I near Sehithwa, have condemned assessment before the quota could means of transport as he hoped to Public service labour movements consequences to the civil servants an eviction order giving them two be issued”, he said. Bapedi added pay people with the fishing money. had been criticizing Masisi and weeks up to April 21st to vacate Kemosepele Divingi who is also DPSM for over unfulfilled promises voting patterns regarding issues that they are also making plans to such as retrenching, one BDP MP their campsites, as fishing is their solicit funds so as to establish camps one of the fisherman said he is also such as revival of the Public Service only means of survival. going back home empty handed Bargaining Council (PSBC) and says government should exercise at the lake,to control movement and caution regarding proposals by Fishing quotas were issued in 2020 pollution. as he hoped to make a living with adoption of PEMANDU salary report. IMF. The MP said it will be suicidal excluding Lake Ngami which is Zone Different fishermen at the Lake fishing. Back in 2019, civil servants for the government to reform the four since there was insufficient indicated that they shouldn’t be “It is becoming harder and harder threatened to paralyse service civil service while on the hand has or no water at the area. Following chased away, instead be allowed fish to survive, you try to make a living delivery by engaging in the frozen vacant posts at the moment cluster of illegal fishermen in the as it is now their major source of with this it becomes blocked, you indicating that Botswana should be Lake, The Department of Wildlife move on to this one it becomes massive demonstrations to force income as most the tourism facilities government to resume negotiations firm to reject IMF. and National Parks considered have closed for business due to clocked also, how are we to become “We are going to the 2024 assessing the lake with the possibility self-reliant with all the tapes”, he said. with trade unions, and implement COVID-19. recommendations contained in elections and we have to be very of issuing a fishing quota to the Lake One of the supervisors who was One of the piscator’s at the lake the PEMANDU report which the careful about messing with all the Ngami Conservation Trust. chosen at the people at the lake 32 year old Kedumetse Peba said unions still want it implemented. employees’ welfare whether in public North West Wildlife Regional he was previously employed as a Kethopamang Lotakaselelo said they Tshukudu stated that the trade service or private sector. We saw Officer, Dimakatso Ntshebe said carpenter in one Safari company and are preparing to vacate the lake and unions are disgruntled over number what happened in 2019 elections A fishermen in the Thamalakane river the Trust had approached the [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] is now unwaged due to COVID-19 head back to their respective places of issues that affect welfare or when the BDP performed badly Department to issue a fishing quota that they will issue a fishing quota factors. therefore he resorted to fishing to to await for DWNP decision. conditions of service during Covid- under Khama due to his bad relation with both trade unions and civil since a number of fishermen had to the Trust as many factors are to In an interview with Lake Ngami make means meet. He said more than 200 settled 19 but they can’t demonstrate due to servants. Trimming public service flooded the lake fishing illegally be considered. The level of water Conservation Trust Manager Tuelo “I borrowed money in order to buy at the lake and have since vacated state of public emergency. “Should and borrowing loans from IMF will in the area. Ntshebe, on the other and size of fish in the area will be Bapedi,he cemented that indeed following decisions made by the it have been not the SOE regulation fishing nets and canoes, now that backfire,” voiced the MP. hand stated that it is not a guarantee considered one of the contributing talks with Department of Wildlife they are chasing us out I don’t know authorities. that prohibits right to strike, we 4 News April 25, 2021 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday Covid-19 rattles Saved by a Food Stall Xhaxhaba residents Ofitlhile. The couple was adamant and were • Unemployed eventually accepted by neighboring stall owners. MOLEBI OBONYE vaccine. Gufken offers a variety of food on their [email protected] One of the elders youth resort menu, from burgers and fries, to steak and in the village said that chicken braai, however, nothing out of the OVID-19 and they are yet to register to street food ordinary from the next stall. “What makes its restriction the COVID-19 us stand out is our excellent customer C contributes vaccine and cannot service, as well as clean and hygienic kitchen to people afford to travel culture for space. suffering to Maun to get Moreover, I create my own special recipes especially those in their dose due to survival in the marinade we use for the meat as rural settlements lack of transport. well as the sauces in the burgers,” Ofitlhile which rely mostly The settlers boastfully said. on tourism. were usually He further explained that his clients Xhaxhaba residents assisted with food VICTORIA MARUMO are loyal to the business and encourage in the heart of the and transportation [email protected] others to come buy from them, who then Okavango delta told this by safari companies immediately get hooked to their quality publication that their lives that are based in the area ofaone Ofitlhile (35) and his and great tasing food. From running an have been decreased to nothing but due to lack of clients girlfriend Keneilwe Masilo unprofitable taxi business, and hitting as tourism which was one of their most of the camps have closed down. G (26) have been running a food multiple dead ends seeking formal major source of income is down. However this past Wednesday Patricia and catering stall by the University of employment, Ofitlhile insists he has found a The community which is mostly made Mpho who is the Director of Wild Ridge Botswana(UB) grounds since 2017. steady life in catering. of Mokoro polers, baskets weavers, Bush Trails Safari and Seolebale Mokgadi of This has been their only survival trade, “I do not wish to see myself working for professional guides and fishermen says that African Excursions donated food hampers following failed attempts at securing anyone ever in my life and look forward they feel the score of the virus more than amounting to P17000.00 to the community. formal employment for a number of years to expanding my business and hopefully anyone. Mpho who has a campsite not far from prior to opening their food stall. Gufken, opening a large food franchise in the city,” One of the residents 65 year old Mbora the settlement says that despite business as the business is called, was born out of he said. Mokopi says before tourism plummeted she being hard she had to help the community inspiration by the street food culture in Gufken currently has three operational made a living through making and selling with little she has as she mostly works with South Africa, which according to Ofitlhile The tasty Gufken burger stalls, a huge growth from their small braai baskets, which now an option as there are them during peak season. “The Xhaxhaba caught his attention whilst on a visit to stand in Gwest and the duo is currently Johannesburg. “I stumbled upon one lady no tourist in sight. “COVID-19 has really community have become an important part shops,” he said. According to Ofitlhile, business by Gwest in the middle of securing three more to selling menoto and there was a long queue affected us even the way we used to live of my business as they offer their services Ofitlhile said he had little to no was falling apart but he took a leap of faith be placed in other corners of Gaborone. of people waiting to be served. That’s has changed, we cannot even gather Jackal when we have tourist but due to COVID-19 experience in catering, but had a passion nonetheless, and invested his savings into Gufken will also see a diversification in their when it hit me that this lady might be berry fruit for selling as there is hardly they cannot even fend for themselves and for cooking which fueled his food stall idea. purchasing his first mobile kitchen. “I had menu and as a brand. “We are presently making huge profits and I decided to start transport to take the fruit to Maun for sale”, therefore need to be assisted with whatever The business would soon gain momentum about P15 000.00 in my savings account, working tirelessly on our branding and logo something similar when I returned back to she said. one has to offer”, she said. and a large client base but as quickly as he and a mobile kitchen was worth P20 000.00. so we are lot more visible than we are now. the country, “he said. Xhaxhaba settlement is mostly accessible When receiving the food hampers got into business, would he find himself As fearful as I was, I invested all of it and Again, the intention is to venture into a new Ofitlhile initially survived as a taxi driver, by air and boat when the rivers have Village Development member Mokhangala having to move from Gwest. agreed to balance the remaining P5000.00 line of business, which is running a mobile having rented a taxi permit in order to be flooded which is now the current situation. Sakozo said are thankful for Samaritans “My line of business only gained as business progressed,” he said. Securing salon. able to do business but the venture was not One of the youth said that they cannot even who continue to help their community popularity after people realized I was a space to operate atwas also challenging Ofitlthile who was not at liberty to discuss yielding any profit for him. He explained take their children for monthly checkups as and therefore they remain hopeful that making good money, with clients coming before they set up shop in UB. “Settling in the nitty gritty details of his new line of that convincing Masilo, to abandon the taxi the mobile clinic does not frequent them as the situation will be bettered soon as most from as far as Phakalane to have a taste of by UB was not a walk in the park either as business, said he is hopeful of the future and life for a food stall was a challenge. “She frequent as before and road transport has of the settlers have relocated to Maun in what I was making. I had even introduced the ladies that operate business from there encourage other young people struggling was very unhappy about my decision but I become impossible. search of greener pastures. He said they fear hot wings but once more stalls set up near gave us a hard time, telling us they did to get employed to find their passion and did my best to convince her and early 2017 She said the last they saw the clinic was moving as the place is their home and their me, business started to cripple,” Ofitlhile not want us and often forcing us to shift take a calculated risk towards realizing their I set up my braai stand by Gwest Maikano when children received measles rubella heritage. mentioned. time and again from their spots,” describes dreams. The Flu Vanished During Covid. What Will Its Return Look Like? natural immunity to the flu, from years of here have been fewer influenza year. But it’s also possible that the virus that Influenza vs. coronavirus chronic health conditions. The C.D.C. estimates Every year, scientists evaluate the strains of being exposed to various strains of the virus. cases in the United States this returns is less dangerous, having not had the Flu cases dropped even as the coronavirus that the flu has killed 12,000 to 61,000 people a influenza that are circulating around the world, People are susceptible to new strains of the year since 2010. If immunity to the flu declined and meet to decide which strains to protect flu season than in any on record. opportunity to evolve while it was on hiatus. spread. T flu each year, but less so than they are to during the pandemic because of the lack of against in that year’s vaccine. They look at the About 2,000 cases have been recorded “We don’t really have a clue,” said Richard exposure to the latest flu strains, more people strains that are getting people sick, and use that since late September, according to data Webby, a virologist at the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. than usual may be susceptible to the virus. information to predict which strains are most from the Centers for Disease Control and “Every year, anywhere between 20 to 30 percent likely to infect people when flu season sets in. “We’re in uncharted territory. We haven’t Prevention. In recent years, the average of the population gets its immunity sort of “We met at the end of February to make number of cases over the same period was had an influenza season this low, I think as boosted and stimulated by being exposed to the those recommendations,” said Dr. Webby, about 206,000. long as we’ve been measuring it. So what the flu virus,” Dr. Webby said. “We are not going to referring to the World Health Organization As measures to stop the spread of the potential implications are is a bit unclear.” have that this year.” panel that assesses the flu vaccine. “And it coronavirus were implemented around the Scientists do not yet know which public “Decreases in natural immunity are a was tricky. The amount of data was orders of country in March 2020, influenza quickly health measures were most effective concern,” Dr. Olsen said, “and lower immunity magnitude less than it typically is.” disappeared, and it still has not returned. in eradicating the flu this season, but could lead to more infections and more severe Dr. Olsen, the C.D.C. epidemiologist, The latest flu season, which normally would if behaviors like mask-wearing and disease.” The result could mean larger and pointed out that the vaccine choices are based have run until next month, essentially never frequent hand-washing continue after the out-of-season outbreaks of the flu and of R.S.V., on more than just existing strains. Scientists happened. coronavirus pandemic is over, they could Dr. Baker said. In Florida, in fact, R.S.V. would also consider other data, including forecasts normally be on the decline at this time of year, of “the likelihood of any emerging groups of After fears that a “twindemic” could help to keep influenza at bay in the United but it is currently having an uptick. influenza viruses becoming more prevalent in batter the country, the absence of the flu States. Much also depends on the latest flu If offices and schools begin to reopen in coming months.” And, she said, the uncertainty was a much needed reprieve that eased the greater numbers in the fall, as many expect, around the return of influenza makes getting vaccines, their effectiveness and the public’s burden on an overwhelmed health care Note: Figures reflect weekly totals.·Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (flu cases); scientists will be watching closely. “We are vaccinated against the flu more important, not willingness to get them. New York Times database of reports from state and local health agencies (coronavirus cases) system. always concerned about influenza causing less. But the lack of exposure to the flu could The recent drop in cases, however, has severe disease, particularly in persons at There’s another hard-to-predict factor that also make the population more susceptible made it difficult for scientists to decide And the decline has not been because of a wholly unfamiliar viruses. The mere presence increased risk of complications,” Dr. Olsen could play a significant role when the flu comes to the virus when it returns — and experts which flu strains to protect against in those lack of testing. Since late September, 1.3 million of the coronavirus may have also played a said. “We know that school-age children back: whether society will carry on behaviors say its return is certain. vaccines. It’s harder to predict which strains specimens have been tested for influenza, more role in suppressing flu cases, said Dr. Webby, are important drivers of influenza virus learned in the pandemic that benefit public “We do not know when it will come will be circulating later, they say, when so than the average of about one million in the because there is often just one dominant transmission. However, because influenza health. Will mask-wearing become the norm? same period in recent years. respiratory virus in a population at a given back in the United States, but we know few are circulating now. is difficult to predict, we cannot forecast the Will employers give their employees more The public’s history of exposure to influenza, time. “One tends to keep the other out,” he it will come back,” said Sonja Olsen, an What happened to the flu? severity of next season.” physical space? The last time Americans had scientists say, may partially explain why the flu said. And influenza was not the only virus that epidemiologist at the C.D.C. When the reality of the coronavirus There is also a potential upside to the a chance to make those behaviors part of the pandemic set in last year, the country was virtually disappeared while the coronavirus disappeared over the last year; there were also absence of influenza: Fewer cases usually culture, Dr. Baker pointed out, they did not. Experts are less certain about what will continued to spread after safety measures were substantial drops in other respiratory illnesses, still in the throes of the normal flu season, lead to fewer mutations. “Right now, because “The 1918 influenza pandemic should have happen when the flu does return. In the implemented. “For something like Covid, including the respiratory syncytial virus, or influenza isn’t circulating as much, it’s possible been something that gave us some sort of coming months — as millions of people which had peaked in February. where you have a fully susceptible population R.S.V., which is the most common cause of Then schools closed, travel halted and the virus has not had as much opportunity to societal learning,” said Dr. Baker, but behavior return to public transit, restaurants, schools at the start of a pandemic, it takes a lot more pneumonia in infants. evolve,” said Dr. Baker, “meaning our vaccines did not change. “So what is the journey you are millions began working from home, and the and offices — influenza outbreaks could work to slow the spread of the infection,” said What will happen when the flu returns? could be more effective than normal.” about to go on from the Covid-19 pandemic, be more widespread than normal, they number of new flu cases quickly dropped Rachel Baker, an epidemiologist at Princeton Influenza is a relatively common illness that Choosing the strains for the flu vaccine along that axis?” she added. “Will you wear say, or could occur at unusual times of the to historic lows, even as the coronavirus University. In other words — unlike with has the potential to become deadly, especially Creating the influenza vaccine this year has your mask, even if no one else is?” surged. the coronavirus — the population has some among young children, seniors and adults with been more difficult than in the past. https://www.nytimes.com/ She was also awarded the International Public Health Leadership Award for Dedication and Coordinating Office for Global Health, Department of Health and Human Services, USA. Leadership after successfully directing the TDF2 HIV Prevention Study from the Disease Control, implementation plan. Coordinating Office for Global Health, Department of Health and Human Services, USA. A non-refundable fee of BWP250.00 A non-refundable fee of BWP250.00 to collection of tender documents. Payment maybe in the form of cash or via Electronic to collection of tender documents. Payment maybe in theFunds form Transferof cash or(EFT). via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). 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Presidency Elias Magosi and Permanent “Another challenge is that agreement The country also want downstream into Secretary in the Ministry of Mineral with De Beers remains secretive such that jewelry manufacturing and retail as it is Resources, Green Technology and Energy even parliament is not privy to the details party of Botswana’s economic diversification Security (MMGE) Mmeta Masire while Matsheka of this agreement. It is also clear that the drive in the diamond sector. government is in the middle of negotiations arrangement is bad as Debeers seem to be Diamonds contributes to two thirds of the PHILLIMON MMESO with Debeers. benefiting more than Government and the country’s foreign exchange and makes up a [email protected] BOFEPUSU deputy Secretary General people of this Country,” said Motshegwa. fifth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Motshegwa said that negotiations between Concerted and relentless efforts to get Acting Managing Director at Debswana resident Mokgweetsi Masisi and Botswana and Debeers are very important comment from the Minister of Minerals Lynette Armstrong said that they have not the Minister of Infrastructure and and strategic considering that Botswana Resources, Green Technology and Energy yet been officially informed by government P Housing Development Dr Thapelo is depended on mining sector particularly Security Lefoko Moagi hit a snag as he as a shareholders about the changes of Matsheka are said to have buried their diamond which are the economic backbone didn’t answer his mobile nor respond to the personnel in the board of directors. hatchet after a week of political drama. of the country. messages sent to him the whole week. Group Company Secretary at Debswana On Monday the two met after Matsheka “It is not conceivable why the President Botswana government and De Beers last Bonny Thebenyane said that the change boycotted the weekend cabinet retreat and would weaken his team on the eve of such year De Beers extended its 10 year sales of board members won’t affect their alleged to have informed President Masisi an important occasion. The backlash is that agreement Botswana for another year to “Debswana 2024, One Dream, One Team” that he is committed to work with him. Government will have an inexperienced, give the parties enough time to reach a new strategy which was launched last year. weak and timid negotiation team against Regarding the recruitment of the “Dr Matsheka promised President Masisi BOFEPUSU deputy Secretary General Motshegwa deal. that he will work together with him and the business savvy team of De Beers The two parties are said to have reached substantive MD which has the potential ensure that he delivers at his new ministry,” which boast of wealth of experience in the Masire as Acting ambassador-large Masire was retired as PS in the MMGE a stalemate as Botswana wants increase its to be affected by the appointment of revealed the source. Things came to the industry, so its like going with a knobkerrie reporting the Ministry of International and Nchidzi Mmolawa is now acting. share of diamonds produced by Debswana new board members especially board open at the recently held cabinet retreat to war of guns and bombs,” he hit out. Affairs and Cooperation and Emma He said that the appointment to positions from 15 percent agreed in 2011. chairperson, Thebenyane said that it is an when Matsheka boycotted the session after Last week President Masisi appointed Peloetletse was appointed acting PSP. of leadership in the public service should be President Masisi is said to be not backing ongoing process. he was demoted from Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. The reshuffle happened a day before the retreat and Dr Matsheka is said to have Hospitals fall apart due to Covid-19 called sick after President dropped him from Finance to Infrastructure and Housing VICTORIA MARUMO development. Efforts to get comment from [email protected] Dr Matsheka were very futile as he didn’t • MoHW running short of medical supplies • Healthcare facilities understaffed answer his mobile phone nor respond to the he Ministry of Health & media to complain about poor service, satisfaction. He further cemented that messages sent to him thought it showed he Wellness (MoHW) has confirmed especially with regards to medication digitization will create capacity to save has read them as they blue ticked. T that the effect of the pandemic has packaging, suggesting that medication was lives through means such as telemedicine Press Secretary to the President Batlhalefi stretched its capacity to cope, especially being distributed in stapled manila paper. where health experts can diagnose and treat Leagajang denied that there was fall out with rising cases and limited resources. At the recent launch of the Covishield patients remotely without the need to travel. between President Masisi and Dr Matsheka. Health centers across the country are vaccine at block 8 clinic, nurses were Nyanga affirmed that during the launch of On whether it is true that Dr Matsheka currently overwhelmed since the advent administering the vaccine to people without the COVID-19 vaccine roll out, nurses were boycotted the last weekend cabinet retreat of the coronavirus and the situation is gloves, which sparked a serious cause for administering the vaccine without gloves. Leagajang said he is not aware of that. deteriorating following a spike in the concern among civilians.Grievances and However, he explained that assessments The ‘boycott’ of the cabinet retreat by Dr number of people infected with the virus. dissatisfaction further extend to shortage of and a determination were made that gloves Matsheka was seen as an open revolt against MoHW Chief Public Relations Officer, bed spaces and unavailability of prescribed are not required for routine care activities President Masisi and sources close to the Christopher Nyanga said they continue medication at dispensaries. in which contact is limited to patient’s skin. Lobatse Member of Parliament revealed to manage all health facilities through According to Nyanga, the ministry has “The nurses sanitize their hands before and that he was ready to resign from cabinet on measures such as patient bookings and received these types of adverse reports after touching the patient. They can only that Friday evening. decentralization of some resources and and or circumstances and active steps are use gloves when the skin is broken,” he The fall out is said to have emanated from where possible, distributing services to being taken to correct the situation. “As mentioned. Dr Matsheka’s company Fiducia Services different health facilities across the country, part of the long-term correction process, While addressing issues of staff shortage which is one the fund managers for Bank as a means to cope with the existing the ministry has adopted the digitalization within health facilities, Nyanga expressed of Botswana and President Masisi is said problems. and e-health strategy, which will go a long worry as the COVID-19 pandemic has to have expressed misgivings saying it “Health services continue to be offered way in addressing challenges like shortage increased the demand for health services was conflict of interest which might not of human resources and services,” he in Botswana and across the world. “The to the best possible capacity through Sir Ketumile Teaching Hospital sent wrong message to the public. Though monitoring in line with the ministry’s mentioned. ministry continues to utilize its existing he resigned as the director of Fiducia mandate of provision of quality universal 2036 and the targets of the United Nations for all peoples of the world,” he added. He went on to explain that the strategy resources and skills optimally, to ensure Services, Dr Matsheka is still a shareholder health care services in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3), Based on personal experience upon will improve access to health care, better that patients are not left unattended, “he together with Odirile Merafhe, son to country’s vision to attain “Health for All,” by which aspires for good health and wellbeing clinical visits, patients have taken to social patient outcomes and, ultimately, customer reassured. former Vice President the late Lieutenant General Mompati Merafhe. The company was registered in 2016 and started to commercially operate in 2017. “President Masisi asked him about the Avian flu outbreak threatens chicken industry issue of his company having business deals with BOB and was advised to either resign • New avian flu discovered in North West, South Africa• Farmers encouraged to produce more to self-sustain from the company or have his company’s contract with BOB terminated, but he VICTORIA MARUMO being turned away from the Mozambican the situation include a press release issued poultry suppliers have resumed business as date our farming community has always refused to take both advice,” revealed [email protected] border on Friday, 16 April. He further on 14 April 2021 urging farmers and the usual. been supportive in combating animal the source. On the 9th of April 2021, Dr mentioned that they had not received any general public to be vigilant and report any Moreover, he said that preliminary diseases and we are confident that they Matsheka, Dr Dikoloti and Eric Molale were he Republic of South Africa official communication from Mozambican suspicious clinical signs in both domestic investigations have shown that there has not will continue doing that to ensure that we summoned by President Masisi at the state South Africa’s poultry industry is authorities regarding the matter at the time and wild birds to the nearest veterinary been any importation of susceptible birds protect the poultry against HPAI,” he said. house where they informed of the imminent T still on thin ice following another of publishing. office to enable rapid response in the event from the affected farms in South Africa in He also said the desire is for local farmers to cabinet reshuffle. President Masisi is said outbreak of Avian flu which was reported The Department of Verterinary services, that the disease is present in Botswana. the past 30 days. Toto further explained produce enough locally to be able to sustain to have informed Matsheka that he will be on a farm in the North West. This discovery under the Ministry of Agricultural “Furthermore, the department has banned that, because the AI is a highly contagious the country and be able to export their moved to Ministry of Agriculture and Food is set to cause more of SA’s neighbouring Development and Food security, has listed the importation of domestic and wild viral disease that affects both domestic products. Security, a suggestion that he was not happy countries to ban the importation of their a number of clinical signs of affected birds and their products form the Republic and wild birds as well as humans and less Prominent businessman and founder with. locally produced broilers and eggs. birds, among them sudden death without of South Africa as well as cancellation frequently other mammalian species, the of associated Investment Development Instead Dr Matsheka is said to have Currently, three countries, that is any signs; Lack of coordination; Purple of veterinary import permit issued in department has a surveillance system in Corporation (AIDC), which is the advised President Masisi to move him to Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique discoloration of the wattles, combs, and respect of the listed items,” he added. Toto place to detect the presence of AI in poultry controlling shareholder of Tswana Pride, ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, have suspended imports as a means of legs; Soft-shelled or misshapen eggs; Lack of emphasized that importation has been in Botswana should it find its way into the Abdul Satar Dada said the ban had no effect an advice which was shot down. “He was controlling the possibility of the Avian energy and appetite; Diarrhea; Swelling of suspended to allow the Republic of South country. The extensive surveillance has not on their business as it was short lived. “I suggested that he will be moved to Ministry flu penetrating their country supply. the head, eyelids, comb, wattles and hocks; Africa to establish the extent of the spread picked up any viral circulation of HPAI in also believe that we are sufficient enough of Agriculture and Food Security and have Speaking to Farmer’s Weekly this past Nasal discharge; Decreased egg production; of the disease. However, Importation of the country yet. to have sustained the importation ban. It is Karabo Gare back at MITI with Peggy week, Acting General Manager of the South Coughing, sneezing. poultry and poultry products from other According to Toto, outbreaks of animal impossible to tell now if the avian flu has Serame going to Finance and that is when African Poultry Association (SAPA) Egg Media liaison officer at the Department countries is allowed subject to normal diseases occur from time to time and it is reached the country, after all we are living he threatened to resign from cabinet,” Organization, Colin Steenhuisen said he of Verterinary Services, Henry Toto, said import protocols. The ban on importation the responses by the farming community in times of catastrophe and only God knows confided a source at Office of the President. had been notified of trucks delivering eggs efforts towards responding effectively to has since been reversed, as of 22 April and to these outbreaks that define farmers. “To when things will transpire,” he added. China’s gift:200 000 doses arrive BAKANG TIRO • Donation to boost fight against Covid-19 [email protected] • ‘We have a long standing working relationship with Botswana’ hina has given Botswana a life • Public outcry over reliance on donations line in its botched Covid-19 C vaccination programme by Health Public Relations Officer (PRO) President of Botswana Federation of from government departments were donating 200 000 doses of Sinovac vaccines Christopher Nyanga said that the ministry Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) diverted to the fight against Covid-19 but preceding an additional 200 000 doses will give up a detailed plan over the Johannes Tshukudu said it was disturbing it is very disappointing that we don’t even purchased by Botswana. vaccination rollout regarding phases. He that government is heavily relying on have a bought vaccine,” he said. Government late Friday released a said he was not in a position to divulge donated vaccines while citizens are dying. Tshukudu also added that government statement following the concerns over the when the other additional 200 000 doses of The outspoken Tshukudu said that should account amidst rife allegations of silence despite that it was widely known Sinovac vaccines bought by the government government lacks seriousness when it funds misuse particularly at the ministry of that China donation was arriving in will land in the country but confident over comes to vaccination. Health and Wellness while there is serious Botswana on Sunday afternoon. Chinese the doses arrival. According to him, it is very disappointing crisis in health sector. vaccine donation consignment was Government is also confident that the that the countries that struggle Botswana vaccination rollout has been scheduled to arrive in Gaborone on Sunday Chinese Sinovac doses will boost fight economically such as Zimbabwe made a surrounded by controversy emanating from Health minister, Dr Edwin Dikoloti [L] and Coordinator of Task Force Dr Kereng Masupu where it will be received by Minister of against Covid-19. However, the government significant progress in vaccine rollout while the use of the AstraZeneca vaccination Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public critics are not happy that the vaccination Botswana remains disorganized. “Money which has recently claimed lives of two The Coordinator of Task Force Dr Kereng the lowest in a while. Administration Kabo Morwaeng and fortunes are based on the donations after have been channeled to Covid-19 relief citizens and it will be seen how the arrival Masupu updating the nation on Thursday But, Dr Masupu emphasized that the Health minister, Dr Edwin Dikoloti. two consignments of AstraZeneca were fund but we the government cannot show of Chinese Sinovac vaccine could assist said that the new cases have been declining vaccine is pivotal in fighting the battle In an interview on Friday, Ministry of donated by America and India as well. us what the money did. A Lot of money Botswana in the fight against the virus. on weekly basis announcing 6 new deaths, against virus threat. 6The News Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | April 18, 2021 April 25, 2021 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The PatriotNews on Sunday 13 The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | September 06, 2020 Opinions Reviews & Analysis 7 , Hon Dow cannot just opt to become a mere back bencher agreement on the Brexit issue. The only heist may have further compounded the From where I stand, I think it’s a TheThe Patriot Patriot on on Sunday Sunday | | www.thepatriot.co.bw www.thepatriot.co.bwdifference as argued by Dan | | SeptemberAprilHaverty 25,was 2021 29, 2019 matter for Hon Dr Dow. It is suggested matter of time before she resigns her News that ‘The only substantial difference is that not all at Opinionsthe Government Enclave Reviews seat. 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The similarity of Reviews& nation & is divided right downAnalysis the middle back bench. And while she has publicly Opinions,Opinions,he recent cabinet reshuffle ReviewsReviews && AnalysisAnalysis Opinions,Boris Johnson resigning over differences ,Reviews Analysisas to whether such amount of money stated that she will not accept any other has had only one casualty in the with Theresa May could be the same has indeed been looted or that this appointment should it be offered, the fact T person of the Specially Elected as Hon Dr Dow exiting cabinet due to was a political game meant to win the of the matter is that politicians speak one Member of Parliament (SEMP) and the differences with the President on a 2019 general election. 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Box [email protected] 404583, Gaborone, Sebetlela Botswana or developmentThe Botswana of courtsthis economy. unreasonably It is refused difficult struggleJustin Hunyepa of just about every country on the challengingregimesgrowth, in the oureconomic excitement respective times; ofcountries. competitionwe are rather As the and stage.In the We meantime, will continue he has to putdelayed pressure signing on MoetiJustin Mohwasa Hunyepa Cabinet and senior officers email to [email protected] [email protected] / protocolsadvancement meant to prevent is actually transmission. a national idea is that the whole schooling life for our terms including our yearlyViolence. plans. 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Heeding the what this country needed more are toslanderous be built. or libelous. Of course, on an advanced materials is less. Efficiency at work is the Movement Against Student through effective and efficient call by the Ministry of Basic Education T especially during this time of crisis. representation. level thePlease experts write to discuss us: computer main characteristic of E-learning. does not necessarily mean that we should Suppression (MASS BNF) leaders Plot 173, Unit 3, Commerce Park, The BDP government must go to programming; the process of giving This submission serves to appreciate be technical experts on ICT. It simply for their impressive performance The Moono wa Baithuti victory is Tel: +267 318 7951 / 40, Fax: +267 318 7952 save the nation from the empending Postal:computers P. O. Box 81212, instructions Gaborone, Botswana about or what they the Physics Department at Tsabong means that we should be able to use at the University of Botswana (UB) a demonstration of what transpired email to [email protected] / crisis of a failed state. The BNF calls should [email protected] do next. It is these instructions Unified Secondary School (TUSS) in ICT to improve efficiency at work. Daily Student Representative Council in the 2019 general elections south (coding) that computer programmers their implementation of ICT integration. upon the nation to get inspiration business is made easier with technology. elections over the weekend under of Dibete. The UDC won most of write to solve problems or perform a It is one thing to have a dream, and the from Moono wa Baithuti and to With the advent of the Coronavirus, our the auspices of the Umbrella for the constituencies but due to the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR particular task. Thus experts use the other to put that dream to action. TUSS traditional way of learning and teaching rally behind UDC as it is the only Democratic Change (UDC) Moono collusion by DISS, IEC, BDP and science and art part of this technology to has forged ahead in implementation has been seriously disturbed. We ought credible choice for Batswana. The advance deep analysis and creativity on regarding E-learning, E-administration Wa Baithuti. Winning all the seats is some section of the Judiciary, UDC We invite readers to write Letters to the Editor on to look to technology for us to continue UB student community are the various issues, be they social, political, economic many fronts including manufacturing, and E-service. As for E-learning, they are a feat that the MASS BNF has always was denied electoral victory. We want or entertainment related. Although we support our schooling. 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In bits and pieces, let us institution that has produced leaders The membership is growing and Plot 173, Unit 3, Commerce Park, to be exposed to daily use technology. time such that group work, unit and Botswana. Tel: +267 318 7951 / 40, Fax: +267 318 7952 infuse ICT in our school learning and who today leads organisations in constructive robust debates under Postal: P. O. Box 404583, Gaborone, Botswana or Basics such as the correct usage of impromptu tests can be carried out. The administration. Justin Hunyepa email to [email protected] / public and private sector. We wish the Puo Phaa doctrine are the order [email protected] remote controls, communication tools platforms also offer topic notes with some Teachers of Physics at TUSS BNF Information & Publicity the young cadres success in their new of the day. We see proud youth and such as mobile phones, typing and multiple choice questions for students [email protected] Secretary 88 NewsOpinions, Reviews & Analysis April 25, 2021 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday Corruption in the city y all accounts everywhere from BDP. with the contempt it deserves. Any you go people are anxious Where are the Trade Unions, civil presidential candidate who becomes B about the current regime. societies or churches. Can’t they a head of state deserves respect and That is where we are. From nowhere come together and help us reclaim space to lead. Thus respecting the some current ministers lives have our country back from the looters. office of the presidency and not an changed overnight for the better, We can’t fight over who should be individual. It is normal that presidents considering what they earn. How? president when the country needs are criticised because of their position only they can explain, not even God to rise from the current political but must be done with some due knows. There is only one creditable uncertainty. Are they not able to respect. Actually your criticism would explanation for this. Allegedly due guide us on the way forward, what be well received when done in good to unmitigated looting. I am pleased next now? Like Zambia where Bishop faith, augmented with facts and less though that we are yet to see the Mwamba, from nowhere is said anger. Some of us who used to be President fight corruption head on. to become a hopeful presidential political activists and now watching Reports of corruption are no longer candidate in that country. I am from a distance and with no ambition news worthy but rather turned into thinking of Pastor Hambira and of a political office are without a norm. How then do we jump 2020 Reverend Mpho Moruakgomo. political pressure, pray and hope that and 2023 to bring forth 2024 with We also have men and women of God does not leave nor forsake us. hope for a meaningful change. My impeccable integrity outside politics We sometimes get tempted to come point however is not to mourn but who can be approached to lead us. back to add value with the experience to reflect. We need to come together Given the economic dwindle due learnt from legends such the late as a nation, liberate ourselves and to Covid 19 pandemic, which some General M.Merafhe, The former return to the Botswana that we knew Economic Analysts predict a high Speaker M.Nasha, Judge Key Dingake and enjoyed under Sir Strete Khama, unemployment rate, we are at a do or and Mr. L.Mpotokwane, just to name Sir QKJ Marie and Dr. G.Mogae. We die situation. Painful decisions have to a few. But due to greediness from need to look beyond party politics, be taken. No president in the world some political quarters we turned to and sometimes petty politics and a decisions that is embraced by all restrain ourselves. We also pray to recall our best and finest to the front including his open close associates. If God that He continues to give our line. UDC was hope for some but you don’t like the president’s style of President some wisdom to lead. signs are all there that blood is to be leadership in whatever political entity, I pray for the end to the pandemic spilt before sanity prevails. They are wait for the next elections to cast your because I miss hugs! going to fight for positions of power vote. Insulting and disrespecting the Eddie Mdluli and prevent UDC from take over head of state must not be tolerated Jackalas No1

IN THE EXTENSION II MAGISTRATE’S COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA Will Botswana ever grow BBS saga boils over HELD AT GABORONE CASE NO: CCMEX-000072-2020 Response to suspension of BBS Limited In the matter between: real indigenous wealth? Managing Director and Company Secretary TUMELO MOTSUMI PLAINTIFF stop thinking am rich, it’s just a car, And a tool that takes me from A-B. We UNAMI BINNY MACHUKA DEFENDANT need to be re oriented as a society NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION on what wealth means. As a young person I always used to hear elders BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a judgment granted by the Honourable Court, the following properties then saying madi ke satane, man hereunder of the Defendant will be sold by public action by Deputy Sheriff Onkgopotse Motlhagodi to the highest bidder as follows: they have brainwashed us from time immemorial. Hear me out loud, if we DATE OF SALE: 30th April 2021 cant own Banks, Insurance, Cellular TIME OF SALE: 1030 hours Networks, Commercial Real Estate, VENUE OF SALE: Broadhurst Magistrate Court, Gaborone Energy, Tourism (Hotel Groups), we PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: 1x Couch, 2x Floor Mats, 1x Home Theatre System, 1x Sansui Fridge, 1x Four Burner Electric will never be rich, so get out of this Stove, 1x Sansui Microwave, 3x Base Beds. mentality of defining wealth ka koloi, or a house, GTI nyana and u are TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Detailed conditions of sale may be inspected with Deputy Sheriff Onkgopotse Motlhagodi on regarded as rich, come on, let’s get PIUS MOLEFE* Cell No: 71 868 324. prevail yet again. Arguments by both serious . Access Bank has branches in sides on the alleged suspensions are TERMS OF SALE: Cash or Bank guaranteed cheques. London-UK, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, regret to note that my expected to be heard by the IC in the DRC, Rwanda, Zambia just to name colleagues have released a coming week. th DATED at Gaborone this 12 day of APRIL 2021. a few, black folks like me and u, I statement purporting to have It is worth noting that my DEPUTY SHERIFF ONKGOPOTSE MOTLHAGODI, c/o MBEWE LEGAL PRACTICE, that’s what Rich is , not X5, kana suspended myself and the Company colleagues on the Board have Plaintiff’s Attorneys, Plot 20620, Acts House, Broadhurst Industrial, P O Box 81556, GABORONE. Tel: 316 5578 Land Cruiser. Re jana maroo, over Secretary Mr. Sipho H. Showa from conceded that their resolution to try Pabalinga nothing in our economy because o work. I wish to inform Shareholders and defer Director elections at the kganelwa go huma, go huma being and other stakeholders that the coming Annual General Meeting and FISH PABALINGA* o kganelwa go reka Range Rover, so resolution passed by the Directors to extend their terms by 90 days was go fiwa licence ya banka is not even on the suspensions is unlawful. unlawful. They also agreed that they SEGOPOLO J y heart weeps when I remotely close to it being possible. The announcement should be cannot terminate our employment IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA HELD AT GABORONE see this. All we are good What so difficult with dealing with disregarded. without affording us a hearing, after CASE NO: CVHGB-001387-20 M for is to own Advertising money itself, it’s not a commodity The statement by the Directors attempting to do so. In the matter between: - Agencies, Law Firms, Architects that is perishable, it’s not poisonous, should be viewed as pre-AGM Therefore, I would like to call for RENWEIT (PTY) LTD PLAINTIFF Firms, Accounting Firms, Dentistry doesn’t damage the environment, so campaigning calculated to soil calm amongst all stakeholders and etc. We will never make enough Batswana re palelwa ha kae go fiwa our reputations and to achieve a and wish to emphasise that I continue money for our own kids let alone commercial banking licence?. particular atmosphere ahead of the to be available to my fellow Board PHENYO MOTLOGELWA DEFENDANT grand children. Am tired of running Anyway congratulations Access meeting of Shareholders next week Members for a reconciliation. businesses that keep us at hand to NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION Bank, maybe one day we will emulate Friday. In the meantime, Management is mouth. I want a business in my own you. As stated above, the suspensions working hard on preparations for the BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the judgment of the above Honourable Court the following movable property of country that when I die my kids will DEFENDANTS will be sold by public auction by DEPUTY SHERIFF MOTLHAGODI to the highest bidder as follows:- *Former Chairman -BDP are as invalid as their previous Annual General Meeting scheduled be secured so is their kids. When Communications sub Committee resolution to dismiss us. This matter for next week Friday 30 April 2021 DATE OF SALE: 07th May 2021 you see me driving a Range Rover (Facebook Post) is before the Industrial Court (“IC”) from 09:00am. TIME OF SALE: 10:00 am and I am optimistic thatThe Patriot on Sundaywe | www.thepatriot.co.bw will | November 4, 2018 *BBS Managing Director PLACE OF SALE: Renweit complex, Mogoditshane. Elephants kill 13 people TheBabereki Patriot on Sunday | deals www.thepatriot.co.bw damage | August 5, 2018 PAGE Audi A3 Registration Number B 667 BBY Silver in colour. 03 Confianza PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: News 1 PAGE 05 Letshego MD steps down Cash or bank guaranteed cheques www.thepatriot.co.bw TERMS OF SALE: Taxman News NOVEMBER 4, 2018 | ISSUE 299 1 The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | November 4, 2018 News 1 after PAGE PAGE Botswana potential BDP faction turns heat on President “Do or Die” for Botswana - Gaolathe 06 financial hub – expert Mabaila 09 • BURS investigates P12.00 www.thepatriot.co.bw him for tax DATED AT GABORONE THIS 22st DAY OF APRIL 2021 evasion • I have over P10 million worth of Plot to tenders with Govt Khama to Masisi … AUGUST 5, 2018 | ISSUE 286 The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | November 4, 2018 – Mabaila • ‘I am suing LEA’ • oust Masisi “Do or Die” for BotswanaDenies that- heGaolathe • Factions holding secret night meetings Deputy Sheriff O.Motlhagodi won tenders due friendship with • People are focused on party positions rather than the 2019 elections – Balopi APPOINT Business The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | November 4, 2018 Khama • Kgalagadi South constituency strategic meeting cancelled DCEC, FIA www.thepatriot.co.bw NOVEMBER 11, 2018 | ISSUE 300 P12.00 P10.50 • Guma was the guest speaker “Do or Die” for Botswana - Gaolathe C/O Moyo Legal Practice PAGE Vehicle & AssetKGOSI…OR! investigate Boko BDP’s Botswana potential • Ministers lose appeals 06 Loan Financing?Says Masisi is unreasonable, irrational and acted unlawfully • Suspect possible money laundering at BNF conference financial hub – expert • Gives Masisi 30 days to respond or else goes to court • • Some might turn against Masisi • Last hope is on Central Committee review News Boko failed to keep his promises: No buses for delegates 1 • Masisi’s grounds: Kgosi retires in December 2018 difficult • Boko moots another Motion of No Confidence against Masisi Apply online now. • Some NEC members want Boko to resign PAGE www.thepatriot.co.bw PHILLIMON MMESO • BNF on the brink of another split 06 Botswana potential Plaintiff’s Attorneys [email protected] transitions Mabaila financial hub – expert PHILLIMON MMESO News PHILLIMON MMESO Introducing the WesBank he fallout between • Some in Central District opposed [email protected] 1 [email protected] T President Mokgweetsi Masisi Individual Online applicationand his predecessor former Masire’s rise President Ian Khama degenerated BDP’s www.thepatriot.co.bwrecent announcement by on Friday when the latter served he recentlyNOVEMBER 11, 2018 | ISSUE 300 form. Umbrella for Democratic • Mogae threatened to dissolve Parley suspended Botswana him with statutory notice, in the first A T litmus test to powers and authority Duma BokoChange that he(UDC) will sponsor president Democratic Party Take the first steps to vehicle & asset Plot 1911, PHASE 2 • Barataphathi faced Khama’s wrath (BDP) parliamentary of the incumbent. 2019 campaigns with over P10 difficult candidate for Mogoditshane, • Masisi faces Khama’s faction finance. Begin your loan applicationIn the with papers which were delivered million and subsequent speculation MinistersTshepang Mabaila is facing lose appealsBusiness to the Attorney General’s Chambers that he is a hired gun for some another battle – this time on Friday, Khama, through his BDP’s WesBank Individual Online Application ruling party politicians has attracted PHILLIMON MMESO reason he could not attend the around it is from the taxman lawyers Toteng and Company, states the attention of Directorate NOVEMBER 11, 2018 | ISSUE 300 [email protected] SONA was that he was at his transitions who suspects that he has been that he is entitled to the services on Corruption and Economic and calculate your monthly repayment. farm, information gathered by evading• tax. Some might turn against Masisi of a Private Secretary of his own Crime (DCEC) and the Financial resident Mokgweetsi this publication shows that he was • Some in Central District opposed Highly placed sources have P12.00 choice and selection as the relevant difficultIntelligence Agency (FIA). Masisi is said to have being economical with the truth. revealed that Botswana Unified law provides. Khama is demanding Graft busters are reportedly Business ARESUTELANENG WAY resolved to take a tough Masire’s rise that President Masisi should accept On Friday, Khama was given Revenue Services (BURS) snooping around opposition Ministers lose appeals P • Boko moots another Motion of No Confidence against Masisi 1. Log onto the stance and crack the whip in order the government chopper to go to • Mogae threatened to dissolve Parley recently approached the Local • former Director of Intelligence and Botswana National Front (BNF) to restore stability in the troubled Shakawe where he had an event Enterprise Authority (LEA) Last hope is on Central Committee review 2. Click “For Me” tabwww.fnbbotswana.co.bwSecurity Services (DISS) Isaac Kgosi transitionsand its leader. Highly placed sources Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and came back to Gaborone on • about their dealings with as his chosen Private Secretary. within the two organizations have Barataphathi faced Khama’s wrath • Some might turn against Masisi after weeks of infighting that had Sunday. Though he confirmed Mabaila, especially payments 3. Scroll down to “borrow” and clickAccording to Khama, President • Some in Centralconfirmed District that they are opposed investigating P12.00 seen party members publicly take that he will attend the SONA • Masisi faces Khama’s faction made to his security company, Masisi told him that the reason he possible money laundering involving on each other to the chagrin of the on Monday morning, President Emirates Securities. cannot appoint Kgosi is because he Masire’s risethe BNF and its leader Boko. • PHILLIMON MMESO “Vehicle & Asset Finance” tab HAPPIER TIMES: Masisi and Khama Boko moots another Motion of No Confidence against Masisi public. Khama took the chopper and flew This was after LEA will retire in December 2018. • “During the BNF conference held The next Central Committee to his farm and came back in the [email protected] terminated their contract Unreasonable, irrational Mogae threatenedin Rakops recently, to mostdissolve if not all Parley • P.O. Box AE 451 AEH Seretse Butale Kgathi Ralotsia 4. Click “apply now” tab to form Botswana Movement for Last hope is on Central Committee review OUR PRODUCTS service providers were paid cash meeting on Wednesday is evening. with Emirates Securities after • reason he could not attend the “His Excellency, President Masisi’s Democracy (BMD). Barataphathi faced Khama’s wrath expected to be one of its kinds as This is said to have been the ‘the it failed to fulfill some of the which fuelled our suspicion,” a resident Mokgweetsi SONA was that he was at his 5. Click “start application” tab decision to refuse the appointment he will have to specifically deal last straw that broke the camel’s PHILLIMON MMESO contractual obligations. Although this was a purely • Masisi facessource Khama’s revealed. faction the results had been announced,” find his handsMasisi tied is to said revise to havethe informationfarm, information from the gatheredprevious by as his private secretary. is therefore, unreasonable, irrational partisan matter, that had nothing amount to a disqualification from with instability within the party back’ as this infuriated President [email protected] revealed a member of the appeals outcomeP of the appeals panel. This administration to build a strong To show that he is building“The hissecurity officers were Highly placed sources close to resolved to take a tough and unlawful and liable to be serving in any capacity for which he stance and crack the whip in order this publication shows that he was 6. Enter your details and the details to do with state presidency, Khama both Boko and former President Ian especially among members of Masisi who decided to include committee. BDP Secretary General sets in a new danger to his already motion against Masisi. case, in response to SONA,not provided Boko with uniform reviewed and set aside, if challenged qualifies in the public service. In May PHILLIMON MMESO to restore stability in the troubled being economical with the truth. deafeated Motswaledi on the [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] Khama have alleged that the latter the Central Committee. His next paragraph 270 in his address. his week members of the Mpho Balopi said that the Appeals strained presidency because with “He is mostly going to expose said they want a forensicand other audit accessorieson the needed before the courts,” reads Khama’s this year, President Masisi shocked Through his lawyers,[email protected] Khama states Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) On Friday, Khama was given of your vehicle / asset presidential immunity clause as he sponsored the BNF conference and move would be to meet party Elective Congress Botswana Democratic Party’s Board has completed its work in the ministers now disgruntled they the donations that Masisi received National Petroleumfor Fund a security (NPF). officer and as notice. Khama demands that the many when he fired Kgosi as that Kgosi has served as his private Boko after weeks of infighting that had the government chopper to go to was head of state 24 hours a day. It the UDC 2019 campaignreason strategyhe could not attend the caucus to address contentious One of the issues that is said Appeals Board are said to stipulated in the contract secretary when he was the Vice T regard to the elections appeals. may join forces with a faction of the Shakawewhile he waswhere VP he and had some an event of the “The State was swindled no less 7. Receive reference number decision to reject the appointment was impossible to separate decisions Director General of DISS replacing resident Mokgweetsi SONA was that he was at his seen party members publicly take President of Botswana. with unclosed millions of pula. Gaborone issues. to be pushing the political have dismissed most of the appeals “The Central Committee is party that wants to topple Masisi andproperties came back bought to Gaborone for him by on some than 240 million Pula.every So time far onlyhe was asked to of Colonel Kgosi as his Private him with Brigadier Peter Magosi Things fall apart at BNF on each other to the chagrin of the he made in his personal capacity and Masisi is said Into interviewhave with thisfarm, publication information gathered by There is raging fear in the temperatures to a boiling point that were brought by most the meeting on Wednesday and that is from presidency. The party has Sunday.business Though people,” heconfided confirmed a source. three pawns in a grandfulfill scheme contractual obligations notification via email / sms Secretary be vacated and that he be who was retired by Khama “The rapport and Punderstanding public. those he made as head of state. resolved to takerecently a tough Boko vehementlythis publication denied shows thatThings he was are falling apart in the corridors of power that the ruling is the continued campaign for incumbent Members of Parliament, he will threaten to report duly appointed into the position with as commander of that subsists betweenstance the claimant and crack the whip in order when the board will present their fallen in difficult times, particularly that Bokohe will is attendallegedly the weaponised SONA with of looting are facing prosecution. Khama has stated that upon that they were fundedbeing by economical former with country’sthe truth. leading opposition party, [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] party is on the verge of crumbling the Central Committee positions mostly cabinet ministers who lost the The next Central Committee the management to the immediate effect, “or within such Ground and Col Kgosi wouldto enable restore the stability in the troubled If he doesn’t we will force him to do report to us and then discuss it,” he meetingwith former on Wednesday President Ianis Khama on classifiedMonday morning,information President – which will The President has now become a 8. WesBank will contact you within the retirement of President Khama andOn that Friday, he Khama wasBotswana given National Front (BNF) and under the weight of internal which will be filled at a party party’s primary elections. then President Khama and time as is reasonably and practicable, smooth filling of theBotswana vacant position Democratic Party (BDP) so, that’s why we convinced Noah revealed. expectedseemingly to be unhappy one of itswith kinds the wayas his Khamamake took his motionthe chopper more and researched flew recurrent decimal in the NPF saga. Brigadier (Khama) funded thethe motion government of chopperthe to centre go to can no longer hold, and feuding emanating from emerging congress next year. This is causing Permanent Secretary to the taking into account the grave with a person most aftereminently weeks of infighting that had Salakae to withdraw his resignation Most appeals fell out on grounds Among ministers that were he successorwill have tohas specifically been treating deal him. His to hisand farm lethal and than came the back previous in the one. He must account. He must face up to 4 hours George no confidence againstShakawe President where he had thatan event is principally because the center factions with some aligned behind extreme divisions in the party. President Carter Morupisi,” inconvenience the claimant suffers qualified and, mostseen importantly, party members publicly take because we need numbers at the that appellants didn’t follow proper pinning their hopes on a positive withloyalists instability are liningwithin up the against party Masisi evening.Asked if he has been provided with Rapitsenyane’s question and account Tlhalerwa Mokgweetsi Masisiand which came was back tabled to Gaborone is literally on absent. Highly placed former President Ian Khama and Some party elders are said to revealed the source. from the failure to fill the vacancy.” the claimant’s ownon choice each otherand to the chagrin of the NEC meeting,” confided a source. procedures. outcome of the appeal are Defence, especiallyand even among threatening members to ofensure that Thisinformation is said to haveby Khama, been the Boko ‘the denied and atone,” he said. he informed by Boko in Parliament.Sunday. Though he confirmedsources within the BNF National undermining the presidency of have warned President Masisi that Seretse preference, as envisionedpublic. by the Ahead of the BNF National The Appeals Board has overturned Justice and Security Minister Shaw the Centralhe does Committee. not get nominated His next to run aslast strawthat thatbut saidbroke should the camel’s there be such During the initialIn an Motion interview of No with Khama has given Masisi 30 days Masisi and that he will attend the SONAExecutive Committee have revealed Tel: 3938624 Masisi. “if you do not fix a crack, you will this publication, Mabaila to meet the demands from the date law, with regard toThe the nextnature Central CommitteeIn an interview BNF Treasurer Conference in Rakops, Boko The aPatriot decision by on the SundayNorth East | www.thepatriot.co.bwKgathi; Presidential Affairs | November Ministermove 18, presidential 2018would be to candidate meet party in next year’sback’ asneed this he infuriated will approach President him. Confidence, some BDP legislators #DreamClickOwn that he has Noah Salakae revealedon Monday that indeed morning, Presidentthat the party especially leadership The recent revelation by be forced to build the entire wall”. confirmed that indeed LEA has of service of the notice and if they meeting on Wednesday is promised that he will personally fund Regional Committee that had Nonofho Molefhi, Agriculture caucusGeneral to address elections. contentious They have a readyMasisi who“And decided let it be to knowninclude that in my dismissed Boko as a hired gun identified Colonel of this position,” reads the Boko informed themKhama that hetook will the chopperhave and lost flew trust in their President President Masisi that the transition Masisi is expected to follow PHILLIMON MMESOterminated the contract with are not met they will institute review expected to be one of its kinds as the conference with P2 million which recommended a re-run between Minister Patrick Ralotsia, issues.and waiting ally to conveniently workparagraph entire 270 life in Ihis have address. never been to with assistant Minister of Tertiary Butale Kgosi as a fitting statutory notice. fund the conferenceto buthis farmthe money and came backDuma in theBoko who also doubles up from Khama to him was not as [email protected], but added that he is suing proceedings and seek, inter alia, he will have to specifically deal will mostly cater for buses, meals what former Presidents the late Biggie Butale and the winner of the Infrastructure minister Vincent with to frustrate Masisi. ElectiveMosu Congress and wonder where people get Education Fidelis Molao almost For more details: candidate for the Verbally declined was not deposited evening.into the party’s as president of the Umbrella for smooth as was expected is said to There is raging fear in the them for unlawful termination an order declaring that President with instability within the party and other logistics. The buses were Sir Ketumile Masire and past primary electionsGovt chairman of the losesSeretse, Water and Sanitationmillions corridors Motionof power of that no on confidencethe ruling fuelOne ofthat the informationissueslevy that is from,” said said Boko letting the cat out when he accused vacant position account. “He informedThis us isthat said the to have beenDemocratic the ‘the Change (UDC). the results had been announced,” Email [email protected] especially among members of expected to be branded with BNF have been his first warning shot immediate Ian Khama did by BDP Youth Wing Simon Moabi.` minister Kefentse Mzwinila, his It is anticipated that the Leaderto be pushingwho thedenied political that he is financially Boko of rubbleof the rousingcontract. for certain Masisi’s decision is unreasonable, and submitted his To Khama’s dismay, last straw that broke the camel’sThe August NECSeretse which is party is on the verge of crumbling his week members of the revealed a member of the appeals Kgathi President Masisithe Central verbally Committee. money His wasnext given to him personally color but this came only a dream as that he wants to crack the whip proposing a compromise ahead of “The reason that these guys lost assistant Itumeleng Moepisi and of Opposition in Parliament Dumatemperatures sponsored to a boiling by Khama. point people. “This“They Motion started has threateningbeen irrational and unlawful and be set curriculum vitae. back’ as this infuriated Presidentexpected to discuss the conference under the weight of internal Botswana Democratic Party’s committee. BDP Secretary General Call the Contact Centre on 3959881 or advised himmove that hiswould choice be to meetand party in his business account as such only five buses were sourced. and take control of the party and the elective congress next year. their appeals is that they failed to Tertiary Education Minister Ngaka Boko will re-table his Motion ofis Nothe continuedFormer campaign President for Khama hadT brought meto the with House termination and I opined of the aside. Masisi who decided to includeis expected to produce fireworks feuding emanating from emerging Appeals Board are said to find his hands tied to revise the Served with he was the one paying the bills,” he have dismissed most of the appeals Mpho Balopi said that the Appeals has been declined,caucus to which address contentious In an interview BNF Publicity inspirational government. The aim of the compromise follow the election procedures, Ngaka. Though President Masisifactions withConfidence some aligned against behind President theMasisi. Central revealed Committee that positions he had sought legal that thecontract mover of last the year Motion and is failed. a outcome of the appeals panel. This walk into the nearest FNB branch Immunity distinction said. paragraph 270 in his address.as there is suspicionPHILLIMON by some BNF MMESO that were brought by most the Board has completed its work in forced Khamaissues. to write a Secretary Justin Hunyepa confirmedButale The climax of his toxic is to help align the party to the which state that immediately after has gone on record declaring thatformer PresidentInformation Ian Khama gathered and by thiswhich will beadvice filled from at a Boko,party especially hired gunThey and then I stick pushed by it. itHe to is this sets in a new danger to his already Ralotsia Elective Congress members that [email protected] is a plan to incumbent Members of Parliament, regard to the elections appeals. It appears Khama does not see In motivating letter maintainingThere is his raging fear inOne the of the people who is alleged that they could not source the buses relationship with Khama campaigns of the 2019 General the results are announced they must some of the candidates that won publication and collaboratedcongress by nextregarding year. This the is refusal causing by the current doing year,”the bidding he said, for denying certain people, that he strained presidency because with information from the previous set aside resolution 7 which read undermining the presidency of “The Central Committee is his intentions as an exercise in his reasons for the corridors of power thatto havethe ruling been paying Onethe service of the issues that is said because regions brought the names Though in an interview with Elections. Insiders have revealed declare whether they accept or not extreme divisions in the party. mostly cabinet ministersused his who closeness lost the with former President Masisi and Vice President Tsogwane administration to build a strong Terms and conditions apply. choice and motivating to be pushing the politicalthus; “Noting that after several and the results had been announced,” the Primary elections against Masisi.his highly placed sources close to both administration to employ former and it is very dangerous Mr Speaker,”meeting on Wednesday and that is the ministers now disgruntled they futility since President Masisi enjoys appointment of the party is on the verge ofproviders crumbling during the conference is his week membersvery late.of the “We know where those Mmegi newspaper, former that it is not going to be easy Some party elders are said to party’s primary elections.President Khama to threaten motion against Masisi. his reasons for it. consistent requests BNF made to revealed a member of the appeals Kgathi accept the results. Most of them ministers were not good enoughThe recentBoko revelation and former by President has Directorate of Intelligence and said Molao, refusing to state thosewhen the boardPHILLIMON will present their MMESO may join forces with a faction of the immunity from legal challenges under the weight of internalBoko’s close ally Elliottemperatures Moshoke. to In a aboiling point Botswana Democraticallegations Party’s come from but President President Khama said that the have warned President Masisi that Most appeals fellLEA out officials.PAGE on grounds as his private secretary. former spy chief, Khama have a bilateral with BMD to address committee. BDP Secretary General To page 3 launched their appeals days after to replace them at Cabinet, hePresident will Masisishown that that, the thetransition LOO got some Security Services (DISS) Isaac Kgosi certain people. party that wants to topple Masisi “He is mostly going to expose for decisions he has taken while in He maintained written response, Moshokeis the continued declined campaign for T report to us and then discuss it,” he feuding emanating from emerging Appeals Board areBoko said explained to to the delegates that find his hands tied to revise the “if you do not fix a crack, you will that appellants didn’t follow proper [email protected] the donations that Masisi received To show that he is building his said Kgosi who is his close the representationhave issues, dismissed BMD has most of the appeals Mpho Balopi said that the Appeals from Khama to him was not as Regarding the issue of non- from presidency. The party has the office of head of state as part of there was no to comment on histhe involvement Central Committee in positions he has desired to hire buses for them outcome of the appeals panel. This be forced to build the entire wall”. procedures. revealed. case, in response to SONA, Boko associate had served the factions with some aligned behind Board has completed its work in APRIL - JUNE 2020 smooth as was expected is said to compliance03 with the contract fallen in difficultMasisi, times, Party particularly Chairman Slumberwhile he was VP and some of the valid, lawful and the controversy surroundingwhich will befunds filled at aconsistently party not beenthat responsive. were brought by most the Ralotsia AmongWOMAN ministers that were POWER TO SHINE said they want a forensic audit on the his work. Over the years Khama government of Botswana with former President Ian Khama and but due to failure toregard submit to thenames elections appeals. sets in a new danger to his already Masisi is expected to follow The Appeals Boardobligations, has overturned he vehemently otswana Democraticwith former President Ian Khama properties bought for him by some rational basis for congress next year. This isWe causing therefore resolveincumbent that Members of Parliament, information from the previous have been his first warning shot pinning their hopes on a positive Tsogwane and Secretary General National Petroleum Fund (NPF). Individual Finance Applicationhas benefited handsomely from distinction in a career spanning undermining the presidencydisbursed of at the Rakops conference. on time this did not happen,” he said, strained presidency because with what former Presidents the late a decision by the Northdenied East that – insisting that all business people,” confided a source. extreme divisions in thethere party. should be jointmostly primary cabinet ministers who lost the “The Central Committee is that he wants to crack the whip outcome of the appeal Partyare Defence, (BDP) is allegedlyseemingly unhappyMpho BalopiwithNews the from way theirhis respective presidential immunity provision over forty years. rejectionMasisi. of his “As a disciplined member of the BNF adding that people must understand the ministers now disgruntled they administration to build a strong inspirational Sir Ketumile Masire and past Regional Committee that had B Boko is allegedlythe case weaponised win he will with reassume his“The State was swindled no less elections under theparty’s UDC primaryin all the elections. meeting on Wednesday and that is and take control of the party and rocked by secret meetingssuccessor haspositions been treating within him. the His party. with many cases against him falling recommendation I cannot engage withSome newspapers party elders are said to that it was during public holidays may join forces with a faction of the motion against Masisi. immediate Ian Khama did by recommended a re-run between Justice and Securityinvolving Minister top party Shaw figures, some 1 than 240 million Pula. So far only “That Col. Isaac Seabelo The recent revelation by when the board will present their as his private secretary. government. loyalists are lining up against Masisi classified informationposition. – which will directly on mattershave about warned the party President parliamentaryMasisi that and councilMost appeals seats fell out on grounds “He is mostly going to expose Biggie Butale and the winner of the ToKgathi; page 4Presidentialwithin Affairs the Central Minister Committee in a Recently the party leadership was three pawns in a grand scheme by the way side on the same ground. Kgosi had recently served in the Presidentto appoint Masisi Kgosi that the transition where buses were onreport high to demand. us and then discuss it,” he party that wants to topple Masisi proposing a compromise ahead of and even threatening to ensure that make his motionKhama more told researched a local paper [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] as I am not the spokesperson“if you do not of the fix a crack,allocated you will to the BMDthat in appellants 2014, except didn’t follow proper the donations that Masisi received To show that he is building his The climax of his toxic primary elections chairman of the Nonofho Molefhi,plot to oustAgriculture President Mokgweetsi left shocked when former President of looting areformer facing President prosecution. Khama is part of www.facebook.com/FNBB One such case was when the late eminent position of Director fromas his Khama private to him was not as Hunyepa hailed revealed.the conference from presidency. The party has COLLECTOR’Swww.thepatriot.co.bw relationship with Khama the elective congress next year. he does not get nominated to run as and lethal thanthat the before previous he stepped one. down he party. I respect all bemy forced leaders to and build the entirewhere wall”. it holds incumbency.procedures. If this while he was VP and some of the case, in response to SONA, Boko Oooh BDP Youth Wing Simon Moabi.` Minister Patrick Ralotsia, Ian Khama announced that he The Presidentthe grandhas now plan become to cast a doubt on the Gomolemo Motswaledi took Khama General of the DISS with smoothsecretary. as was expected is said to saying it was one of the best fallen in difficult times, particularly Mug The aim of the compromise Asked if heconsulted has been Balopiprovided about with writing a fails, then the BNF shouldThe Appealsassume Board has overturned Among ministers that were said they want a forensic audit on the presidential candidate in next year’s all the procedures andMasisi processes is expected of to follow properties bought for him by some Though in an interview with Infrastructure minister Vincent never resigned as party president recurrent decimalleadership in the of NPFboth saga.Masisi and his to court to challenge him for his distinction,” he said in his letter, have Thebeen his first warning shot organized as they evenpinning put their hopes on a positive with former President Ian Khama is to help align the party to the “The reason that these guys lost information resignationby Khama, Bokoletter deniedbut he was told it what former Presidentsthe the leadership late of thesea decision constituencies by the North East business people,” confided a source. National Petroleum Fund (NPF). Mmegi newspaper, former Seretse, Water and Sanitation General elections.and that They should have thosea ready pursuing WesBank - a division of @FNB_Botswanadecision to suspend him from adding that he was retired upon that relationshiphe wants to crackthe the BNF. whip If any leader has said such WIFI in the main tent to ease seemingly unhappy with the way his Mummy! campaigns of the 2019 General their appeals is that they failed to that but saidwas should not therenecessary. be such He must account.close associate He must Balopi face up within to the and wards. The UDCRegional would Committee be the that had outcome of the appeal are Defence, “The State was swindled no less President Khama said that the minister Kefentse Mzwinila, his and waiting ally to conveniently work An Authorised Financial Services and Registered Credit Provider. the Botswana Democratic Party and take control of thegross party allegations, and itSir would Ketumile be very Masire and past communication. “Those who are successor has been treating him. His Boko is allegedly weaponised with JULY - SEPTEMBER 2020 Elections. Insiders have revealed follow the election procedures, need he will approach him. Rapitsenyane’sparty. question and account First National Bank of Botswana the assumption of office by President been final arbiter if the recommendedabove two do nota re-run between Justice and Security Minister Shaw than 240 million Pula. So far only with to frustrate Masisi. According to highly placed (BDP); the outcome of which forced unfortunate,” he saidimmediate The two Ian met Khama did by peddling those rumors we know loyalists are lining up against Masisi classified information – which will Breakfast that it is not going to be easy which state that immediately after assistant Itumeleng Moepisi and and atone,” he said. Masisi. government.Khama and Kgathi; Presidential Affairs Minister three pawns in a grand scheme “And let itsources be known the thatannouncement in my by after the conferenceproposing a compromisesucceed.” ahead of Biggie Butale and the winner of the make his motion more researched Tertiary Education Minister Ngaka Motion of no confidence Motswaledi to bolt out of the party TheKgosi climax dates of his toxic their agenda and won’t entertain and even threatening to ensure that the results are announced they must entire life I have never been to During the initial Motion of No Ltd. He said the retirement of Kgosi The Boko campprimary commonly elections known chairman of the Nonofho Molefhi, Agriculture of looting are facing prosecution. Ngaka. Though President Masisi It is anticipated that the Leader backrelationship to their time with KhamaAfter the BNF conference,the elective congressBoko next year. them,” he said. He said most of he does not get nominated to run as and lethal than the previous one. Not declare whether they accept or not Mosu and wonder where people get Confidence, some BDP legislators was not based on any fault, failure Forces at Botswana at the barracks where he as Fear fokol is said to be against the Minister Patrick Ralotsia, The President has now become a Defence Force (BDF). served as Head of Intelligence and BDP Youth Wing Simon Moabi.` 90 NOVEMBER 18, 2018 | ISSUE 301 has gone on record declaring that of Opposition in Parliament Duma FULL STORY ON PAGE 5 or impropriety as such could never is alleged to have drivenThe to aim Mosu of the compromise people who are peddling the rumors presidential candidate in next year’s Asked if he has been provided with To page 3 accept the results. Most of them that information from,” said Boko dismissed Boko as a hired gun Khama, who is very close to Kgosi, when he joined politics,Though he brought in an interview with motion as they have a soft spot for Infrastructure minister Vincent recurrent decimal in the NPF saga. some of the candidates that won Boko will re-table his Motion of No Mmegi newspaper, formerwhere he met formeris to President help align the party to the “The reason that theseare guysthose lost who expressed aversion on General elections. They have a ready information by Khama, Boko denied 48 launched their appeals days after who denied that he is financially with assistant Minister of Tertiary publicly expressed his shock and him along and appointed him his BMD while a factiontheir led appeals by BNF is vice that they failed to Seretse, Water and Sanitation He must account. He must face up to the Primary elections against his Confidence against President Masisi. President Khama saidKhama that the and formercampaigns DISS Director of the 2019 General the membership of BMD within the and waiting ally to conveniently work that but said should there be such sponsored by Khama. Education Fidelis Molao almost unhappiness; saying that the firing private secretary. Kgosi was sent for president Rev. Dr followPrince theDibeela election procedures, minister Kefentse Mzwinila, his Rapitsenyane’s question and account Information gathered by this General Isaac Kgosi.Elections. Efforts Insidersto get have revealed UDC and calling for coalition with with to frustrate Masisi. need he will approach him. Balopi dismisses faction as ‘Sodomministers and were notGomorrah’ good enough as letting the cat out when he accused of his close ally was undignified. assistant Itumeleng Moepisi and and atone,” he said. INFERTILITY: publication and collaborated by Former President Khama had further studies in United States of comment from advocatethat it isBoko not weregoing to beprefer easy partnershipwhich with the state Alliance that immediately after “And let it be known that in my to replace them at Cabinet, he will Boko of rubble rousing for certain Alliance for ProgressivesTertiary (AP). Education Minister Ngaka Motion of no confidence working highly placed sources close to both revealed that he had sought legal America as way of preparing him to futile at the time of going to press for Progressives (AP)the andresults want are BMD announced they must entire life I have never been to During the initial Motion of No Mug people. “This Motion has been Those who are against Boko have It is anticipated that the Leader advice from Boko, especially establish the DISS. expelled from the UDC.declare The whether group they accept or not Ngaka. 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He said the appeals informed that it has been reported to this www.thepatriot.co.bw Speakership resources focus on the general elections alone,” Training is to confine you to the police convinced that there is no provision P10 billion by God was passed upon Sodom were handled by the Electoral part of the conduct, which the Act prohibits. MASITARA • No new State said Balopi. Quizzed on the decision Mogoditshane? office that you are being investigated for an camp or place of residence during such We want him to fix UDC image prohibiting them from having intimate “Even the Botswana Police College, which • “There is need for an administrator SHOCKS and Gomorrah and two neighboring Board together with the Appeals offence of Discreditable Conduct. join BDP – Kentse • Ready for House, it’s all lies to extend the Simon Mavange P10.50 hours as s/he may decide. relationships with police trainees who are at DISS and Magosi as a former cities, which were completely Committee appointed by Masisi irregulaties were identified following Taxman isNews a tertiary institution attended by adults commando is an operator and led committee over a period that This followed allegations that you are Let me cool off my Moatlhodi THE PATRIOT WOMAN | JULY - SEPTEMBER– 2020 Mthimkhulu investigations by both the Electoral NOVEMBER 4, 2018 | ISSUE 299 I do hope that you will cooperate with the full legal entities that can consent to sex. recognized as 1such by law and qualified to Magosi’s days believes in team work and being • any verdict consumed by fire and brimstone. with powers vested on him by the involved in an intimate relationship with Letsholo violates the BDP constitution, which on the operations thus making the head – PPP recruiting,” said Kentse. Board and Appeals Committees as [PIC:OMANG KILANO] investigating officers in order to facilitate Their main contention is that there is no administration part suffer. They live Regarding the promise to | 1 | party’s constitution. Balopi also engagePAGE in sexual relationships, does not BAKANG TIRO The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | November 4, 2018 On Thursday afternoon Balopi was stipulates that every two years there Newswhere appeals1 were succesful. Theafter by the motto, ‘No trooper, no Special Moatlhodi, Kentse said the only the speedy completion of this matter,” said provision either in the statutes that govern of the board [email protected] PHILLIMON MMESO at pains trying to explain and justify PAGEdenied that the Central CommitteeBotswana indicated in the potentialreport handed to BCP have institutional rules which forbid sexual Forces operative wants to sit behind promise they have is to give him PHILLIMON MMESO should be youth congress where committees tasked with handling the PHILLIMON MMESO a desk. We joined up to kick some the membership card of the BDP, [email protected] UDC MPs MPs loose BDP faction turns heat on President Makgophe to one Sergeant. police officers or their code of conduct the central committee this week. The [email protected] he debate owing to the long the decison by the BDP central has been delaying the release of relationships between instructors and numbered at DISS?doors down’,” revealed a source. refuting allegations that a deal for a new committee will be elected, 09 appeals have done well, hence the [email protected] • • Bravely reluctance by President Dr Still reeling in shock, the suspended that bars lecturers from having intimate Those close to President Masisi speakership has been put before ‘He is embarrassing us …as if we are children and today re-runs in Bobonong and Kgalagadi Mabaila Engages SA PR consultant for 2019 trainees,” a source at the college said. Mokgweetsi Masisi to take “Do or Die” for Botswanacommittee to postpone- Gaolathe to 2020, the the06 outcomes of the appeals saying Could head the Counter-Terrorism Fusion Centre have confided that an offer has been he MP for Tonota Pono Moatlhodi. Balopi said it is normal for the financial hub – expert GETTER T P for Kanye North Thapelo go-ahead in those constituencies for • residence at State House ensued in North constituencies will give a life relationships with trainees and that sex given to Magosi to set up CTFC Moatlhodi is currently caught Moatlhodi made history in 2014 M Letsholo has allegedly entered he went overboard’ – fumed a UDC MP who said Moatlhodi youth congress that was due in 2019 the correct procedure had to be The lawyer consulted by the suspended terminated Parliament midweek when outspoken congress to be postponed. He denied • Regarded as an operator not administrator which was established in 2017 after up between his current party by becoming the first opposition MP position ofthe the race Botswana for the Democratic Secretary General Party line and glimpse of hope to cabinet election re-runs. The other appeals• BURS investigates with their partners is and was consensual. amending the Counter-Terrorism T to become a deputy speaker after he Francistown South MP, Wynter where a new leadership was to be followed in a comprehensive manner he 2019 General Elections P12.00 www.thepatriot.co.bw officers declined to shed light on the matter, Botswana National Front (BNF) and (BDP) in what is expected to be a hotly should just re-join BDP P540m that the postponement is due to Kgotlhane has been acting DG Act (CTA) which was passed by defected to BNF. Skelemani Tsogwane Mmolotsi probed why the president is which were not successful were NOTICE OF FIRST CREDITORS, DEBTORS AND CONTRIBUTORIES MEETING • a mouthwatering promise from the contracts of contested election at the upcoming elective ministers Shaw Kgathi who is the are increasingly promising According to the cops, who spoke on saying it is confidential and that he does not Parliament in 2014. This came after he resigned from not residing there despite alleged costly elected. by the relevant structures which him for tax ruling party Botswana Democratic THE PATRIOT WOMAN | DECEMBER 2020 - MARCH 2021 instability or growing factionalism ready to The new unit will be headed by congress. dismissed and our focus has now BDP decrying that he had been PHILLIMON MMESO renovations done on it. Minister of Defense, Justice and T have instructions from his clients to share Party (BDP). institutions. are independent and free from the to be an expensive exercise a Director with some officers from cheated in the party’s primary Mmolotsi had asked the Minister Highly placed sources within the party Under Matsheka’s Brutal Budget He claimed that the current Youth Sources close to the maverick | 1 | [email protected] the powerful that threatens to spill over the shifted to delivering credible and fair evasion for politicians as well resourced the Financial Intelligence Agency elections where he lost to Thapelo First to throw the cat among the pigeons have revealed that Letsholo has been Security and Itumeleng Moipisi who legislator confirm that Moatlhodi is of Presidential Affairs, Governance • Central Committee. He said the Mosu lies exposedthe information with the media. Wing leadership had proposed the deployed to it. Olopeng. was Member of Parliament for Francistown approached by some of the BDP young That is after he attempted to block vote on Lucas’ motion the youth and render the BDP currently considering crossing over and Public Administration Kabo elections on the ordered re-runs,” candidates are already turning to GO-Its functions are to provide Recently Moatlhodi caused a here was near chaos in South, Wynter Mmolotsi who stood on Turks who felt that he is the right person to • is currently the Assistant Minister • to his former party BDP after he was cabals Morwaeng, why the current State Constituency budgets shrink from P570 m to P30 m postponement, which was then party received 134 appeals lodged I have over P10 intelligence for the formulation political storm within the UDC after Parliament on Friday morning point of procedure and stated that he transform the party. The young Turks are • Berates his UDC colleagues against being ‘childish’ ungovernable ahead of 2019 polls. said Balopi. consultants to craft powerful slogans, promised the speakership in 2024. when Vice President Slumber House is not occupied and whether of Water and Sanitation Services. OLEBILE MAKHUPE,of strategic operational plans for RMB DIRECTOR,he was suspended by theHAS Leader of SET A VERY T wanted to reprimand the Vice President said to have promised him that they will even • accepted by the Central Committee by councilors and MPs candidates The BDP is said to have approached it is true Masisi fears witchcraft at the the civilian and military counter- Opposition Dumelang Saleshando Tsogwane and Speaker of the National who is also the Leader of the House from No more low impact projects million worthappealing of personalities and stylish Plot to • Bulela Ditswe appeals HIGH STANDARDSTRIVES TOMoatlhodi FOR toMEET defect toCUSTOMER the BDP THAT EVERY SERVICE DAY. AND residence. The unrelenting Mmolotsi raise campaigning funds for him so that he Kgathi lost the elections against Mabaila saga Govt dumps Khama’s P6 million airstrip terrorism efforts of the government as Opposition Whip after he was Assembly Phandu Skelemani clashed over trying to control the Speaker. “I think I am • Board after considering compelling reasons in the primary elections. He noted CRACKING THE WHIP: Makgophe with an assurance that should they matches his opponents. • swag to win over an increasingly and for the effective integration charged with assaulting a minor for who is in charge of Parliament. now compelled to stand up and reprimand said his enquiry comes on the wakeup Increase P5 charged in clinics to P11, Matsheka tells newcomer Francisco Kgoboko tenders with Govt walk out win the 2024 elections he will take of counter-terrorism intelligence purportedly stealing mangoes at his call that the cabinet would be lobbying The past two BDP elective congresses have Masisi advanced by the youth. “Next year Balopi denied interference by the that 39 out of 110 which constitutes Balopi said that the suspended over as the Speaker of the National Things came to a head when Tsogwane the Leader of the House, because yesterday influential floating voters. Khama to Masisi … searching for shown that the contest is not only tense but AUGUST 5, 2018 | ISSUE 286 and operations across investigating Tonota home. told the Speaker that he must stop Members he kept doing the same thing, where he for the new luxurious and safer State Councils Central Committee led by President who garnered 5, 595 votes against Assembly. Moatlhodi went ballistic and House to be built in the near future at a very expensive, as candidates pitch lavish (2019) we will have a very busy (36.6 %) of the Councilors appeals Tshephang Mabaila has written to – Mabaila authorities. CTFC will focus on the “He has indicated that he would of Parliament from taking advantage of wanted you to act the way he wants,” hit out The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | November 4, 2018 It is all about the ‘Americanisation’ BDF to build Mosu airstrip development and implementation accused Saleshando of disrespecting new location. camps for their delegates. Kgathi’s 1, 785 while Moipisi lost to like to retire from active politics after the supplementary questions and that he Mmolotsi. excuses to schedule for the party preparing for Mokgweetsi Masisi in the outcomes succeeded while only 2 out 24 (8.3 the party appealing against a recent of the national approach to counter- him by announcing his suspension Responding to Mmolotsi, the PHILLIMON MMESO • of political campaigns in Botswana, his term elapses in 2024 and has been must stop them before they can even finish Mmolotsi, who enjoys stoking fires, In an interview Letsholo denied that he JOSEPH KGAMANYANE the high rising Talitha Monnakgotla. ‘I am suing LEA’ • terrorism and the implementation on the floor of Parliament without of Bulela Ditswe appeals lodged by promised the speakership,” revealed making statements. He was referring to Assistant Minister of Presidential has been approached by some people to [email protected] %) of the MP appeals were also decision to suspend him. He said People’s of the United Nations Security prior consultation. He immediately added that Tsogwane should know that he [email protected] a trend hitherto seen in other Unhappy with failure to adopt the source. release her Affairs Meshack Mthimkhulu denied contest for the Secretary General position but Moipisi only managed 1, 696 votes • oust Masisi • Member of Parliament for Serowe West is not the Speaker and should not instruct [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] losers in the recent party primary Council resolutions relating to the Contacted for comment, the pronounced his looming departure claims that State House was not succesful. The two“Do constituencies or Die” forMabaila Botswana is still on suspension and Denies that- heGaolathe • PHILLIMON MMESO It cost state P250 000/month to maintain - PS was non-committal in confirming whether countries as politicians recognize suppression of terrorism financing from the UDC. Tshekedi Khama who instead of asking a Skelemani on what to do in the house. Factions holding secret night meetings BDF Commander outspoken MP refused to comment, occupied because government is he will enter the race. His deliberations in he no-nonsense Finance and against Monnakgotla’s 2, 139. “We • : All known Creditors, Debtors and Contributories of Future Sustain International (Pty) Ltd (hereinafter referred to as the Respondent) Court and related resolutions. Subsequently the BNF’s Tonota supplementary question made a statement vehemently denies contributing which will have election re –runs will know his fate next week when [email protected] Our understanding was that it is not on private land but belonged to state – saying that he wants to take time off To page 2 Full story on page 05 considering to build a new one for as won tendersthat high-priced due consultants can fine- new Constitution As a former Special Forces regarding the independence of the oversight Molefe [PIC:OMANG KILANO] Parliament is said to have motivated some Economic Development Minister, Mogwera suspends five regional chairpersons branch slapped him with 60 days to cool off his head. T he expression on experienced a lot of challenges it has been claimed that the current to the dismissal of Isaac Kgosi in the MP category are Bobonong the relevant structures will release TO officer, Magosi is said to be well suspension for putting the party within the party to convince him that he is ground runningDr Thapelo slashing Matsheka, millions has wasted hit the tune their message and give them an Mabaila “Since we are no longer allowed • suited for the post which will also in disrepute but the suspension State House poses danger to president’s ready to lead the party. Brigadier Thulaganyo through appeals in the primary friendship with People are focused on party positions rather than the 2019 elections – Balopi APPOINT • postponed in low impact pet projects, calling for shortly after Masisi ascended the and Kgalagadi North where some to address kgotla meetings due to safety. “Whoever said government the verdict on the issue. • Except for Mogae, Seretse Khama and Masire built private airstrips [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] edge at the ballot box. President of be responsible for conducting net was overturned by the Central Letsholo ran one of the most organised DITIRO MOTLHABANE Business The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | November 4, 2018 Covid-19 protocols I have decided is considering to relocate the State increased service fees while promising a T elections. We will only have council enior government officials assessments of terrorist threat. Committee. political campaigns ahead of the 2019 Masisi’s face changes presidency. Khama Spokesperson insists that “The centre, through the DIS to take time off and ponder about Addressing the media last weekend Masisi criticises USA over Zim sanctions House and build a new one was just brutal budget for the next financial year. to a more serious look, as he [email protected] “I can confirm that Mabaila has Botswana National Front (BNF) and my political career as well as social General elections and many expected him and parliamentary primary election • Kgalagadi South constituency strategic meeting cancelled appearing before the Public Accounts director general, shall serve as the in Francistown, UDC leader JOSEPH KGAMANYANE misleading the nation. Cabinet has no to be roped in the cabinet but President The first casualty has been the “The reason he thinks I am the put in an appeal over his recent Umbrella for Democratic Change PHILLIMON MMESO DCEC, FIA life, as such I won’t comment on health economy, but they also erodes has however urged Zimbabwean • Court was to principal adviser to the President on advocate Boko announced that the plans of lobbying for new State House,” controversial Constituency Community www.thepatriot.co.bwadjusts his posture to sit up NOVEMBER 11, 2018 | ISSUE 300 P12.00 S Committee (PAC) this week, for which were all on social media didn’t anything,” he responded. [email protected] investors confidence which is essential government and its president to also Mokgweetsi Masisi overlooked him. This Three weeks before Botswana re-runs in constituencies and wards they are committed to UDC P10.50 • intelligence operations relating to UDC chairman Motlatsi Molapisi he rebutted. Projects (CCP) – introduced under the one who was behind his dismissal suspension from the party. As of now (UDC) Advocate Duma Boko has [email protected] the first time since the construction of the State funds, resources used by expose proof sit well with Office of the President BDP’s chairman of for the country’s economy to flourish. show commitment that they want for the seemed to have ignited him to be vocal in straight when reminded that the on allegations of unauthorised “Do or Die” for Botswana - Gaolathe counter-terrorism. It will integrate all has been tasked with resolving the According to Mthimkhulu, the Khama administration without prior Public Employees Union (BOPEU) • as they felt that it compromised Communications Kagelelo Kentse resident Mokgweetsi Masisi has “And I in my own ways often wonder sanctions against them to be removed. Parliament, something that has engraved his is because he knows that I am an let’s wait for the final outcome and Guma was the guest speaker of election the national security,” revealed the intelligence possessed or acquired by issue that led to the suspension State House is currently unoccupied budgeting and planning, where each of deductions. Your suspension has stepped up the moneyed ladder after controversial Mosu airstrip, admitted that it confirmed that indeed they want launched a scathing attack on the how can we commit to the Sustainable Machacha urged Zimbabwe to introspect name into the hearts of many even among former Director General of the hold elections for national office • him. On the 28th of September 2020 government pertaining to terrorism Moatlhodi and his feud with LOO by the first citizen due to the ongoing source. DISS Communications Moatlhodi to defect to the ruling United States of America (USA) the 57 constituencies was allocated P10 expert in the drill of disarming see how things will go,” said Balopi. recently boasting that he will sponsor rigging Director General of Directorate of IntelligencePresident and Security Masisi appointed Services (DISS)Magosi’s and counter-terrorism,” reads the Saleshando. P Development Goals (SDGs) while denying themselves on a lot of anomalies such as the the opposition members. Pono Moatlhodi Directorate of Intelligence and not been lifted, and accordingly you Include us or we are out – has been built using state funds for former Manager Edward Roberts confirmed renovations which are yet to be that pursuant to the Court Order granted by the aforementioned Honourable Court dated 11th July Brigadier Peter Magosi party. million under the supervision of the bearers, the president Masego outhful Tshepang Mabaila, deputy Tefo Kgotlhane as the acting CTA. calling on the world superpower to lift the Zimbabwean children and its people a nationalization of the country’s minerals that Kgotlhane has been acting as the “Our recruitment drive is still completed, saying they might take a He showed his independent mind when and containing a delinquent DIS Director General. Efforts to get comment from economic sanctions against neighbouring area MP. Local Government and Rural lack the capacity to suspend other the July BNF conference to the tune President Ian Khama’s private use. PHILLIMON MMESO DG but quickly added that Magosi is fighting chance to realize the same goals,” which he says somehow contribute for the he fired salvo at the Minister of Land PHILLIMON MMESO Security Services (DISS) accused Mogwera, is involved in a BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE • Analyst Sesa “He was informed by the President ongoing and yes we want him to longer time. He revealed that president who up to Friday was Botswana investigate Boko Office of the President were futile Zimbabwe. the president pointed. country to continue being sanctioned. The Development Minister, Eric Molale this officer,” he revealed, adding that Vehicle & Asset [email protected] back in office. join us and is not only him we are could have occupied State House in Management, Water and Sanitation Services [email protected] of P2 million and the 2019 general PAGE BCP source to take some time off and consider at the time of going to press as a He was speaking at the just ended 2nd week confirmed that Matsheka has already him of being bitter because he members,” reads part of the response. Y Further, they conceded that the airstrip doubts the Magosi, a former Special Forces For his part President Mnangagwa Political Analyst argues that a lot has still dirty scuffle with five regional KGOSI…OR!Democratic Party (BDP) for giving the people of Kanye empty he adage that ‘still the offer of heading the Counter- December but it emerged that it was the firing of Kgosi was a welcome officer at Botswana Defence Force questionnaire sent on the 10th of Session of the Bi-National Commission said Zimbabwe remains burdened by the not changed in Zimbabwe even under the reduced the budget for Constituency elections with P10 million. parliamentary candidate for 2019 was built using Botswana Defence Force water runs deep’ could best Terrorism Fusion Centre (CTFC),” leaking after its ceiling collapsed hence promises regarding the provision of water. refused to employ him. “I could The regional chairpersons also power of the (BDF) who held positions of head of September 2020 was not responded between Botswana and Zimbabwe held in western imposed illegal sanctions which he leadership of the new president. Community Projects (CCP) programme chairpersons after she slapped them -Olefile Monakwe, Tshepo Maribela PHILLIMON MMESO describe the situation at confided a highly placed source. its safety is still a big concern now. “The “We are tired of empty promises over lack harismatic MP for Tonota development. Botswana potential to. BDP’s • general elections in Mogoditshane (BDF) personnel on private land belonging Military Intelligence before heading Maun, reiterating Botswana’s unwavering says continues to weigh heavily against the He highlighted that just like his never work under Kgosi, ever! It accuse Mogwera of claiming True to his word, Boko has • forum T The other reason for giving Magosi renovations might take longer than it is of water in Kanye. Mr Minister Mzwinila it Pono Moatlhodi left his colleagues need for division because it is very clear that for the 2021/22 financial year from the with suspension letters on Monday. -BOBS region chairpeson, CAAB 06 [email protected] Says Masisi is unreasonable, irrational and acted unlawfully Suspect possible money laundering at BNF conference the Office of President regarding the ground forces, is allegedly support of the Southern African country’s developments efforts. predecessor, the current president is C Ministers lose appeals a leave of absence was allegedly has been long time we are told water situation in the opposition Umbrella for this house has voted against the motion. usual P570 million to only P30 million as Brigadier Masisi was fielding engaged a South African image constituency, has dumped the ruling viewed as an operator rather an anticipated but as soon as they are done Democratic Change (UDC) dumbfounded is a total lie because he does not to have instituted disciplinary Loan Financing? to Khama and will never revert to the state the future of the Director General Development Community (SADC) position Mnangagwa says they have however also linked to some of economic crimes President Masisi’s unhappiness the president would move in. However, is being rectified and nothing positive ever We must continue with the business of the part of his brutal budget. On Friday lawyers representing Chairperson Tulo Mojasagagwe, of Directorate of Intelligence and administration in some quarters. on the lifting of all sanctions imposed when he broke ranks with them and took questions from The Patriot on company Status Reputation financial hub – expert • • Opposition resolved not to bury their heads in sand but occurring in the country. party to contest as independent over the leaking of confidential we do not wish to speculate timeliness materializes. Come to Kanye and show our house,” he said to a deafening applause Some Members of Parliament have good management skills,” he proceedings against them and later committee or any other national “TheGives debate ofMasisi leaving the 30UDC days to respond or else goes to court as the public has always been made to • Security Services (DISS) Brigadier against Zimbabwe. In August 2020 at Dar es decided to rather accelerate the country’s Meanwhile Masisi says Botswana as a sides with the ruling Botswana Democratic the suspended chairpersons replied Statistics Botswana Chairperson Boko failed to keep his promises: No buses for delegates to continue information some of which coming on when will the renovations be done,” people water by the date you promising including Carter Hikuama of Ngami Sunday in a no-holds-barred • Some might turn against Masisi • Last hope is on Central Committee review Management Consultancy which News Peter Magosi. SalaamSADC Heads of States has , Tanzania development in line with its vision 2030 as neighbouring country to Zimbabwe is Party (BDP) during the Friday morning from BDP MPs. This did not sit well with passing judgment (suspensions), oalition pangs and is a debate which hasn’t reached candidate after he was slapped with a believe. Highly placed sources have from the DISS. Mthimkhuli said declining to reveal the water will be available,” he blasted Mzwinila. Constituency are however clueless Matsheka says, face contorted. to Mogwera warning her that statutory structures of the union with the court “The leaking of DIS operatives submit called for the unconditional removal well as the aspirations of the SDG agenda of looking forward to the country’s economic session. Lucas who pleaded with the Speaker to Mmolotsi in his usual witty element interview during the week at Modise Ramaretlwa and Tebogo 1 • 2017 and made absolute on the 11th September 2017, the Respondent has been placed under final liquidation. revealed that President Mokgweetsi cost of the said renovations made. He swam against the tide again when he said that maybe there is confusion at the about the development. Speaking at the has stated that anything to do with stuttering unity efforts Masisi’s grounds: Kgosi retires in Decembersuspension of2018 five years. any structure of the BCP,” he said • of these sanctions in solidarity with the 2030 and the African Union agenda of 2063. recovery which will consequently lead declare a division. His plea was heeded but [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] that government will this time around not difficultBrigadier Masisi said with the thus behaving like a judge and and also have been a member of the Appearing before the PAC, Botswana PAGE Masisi has found himself in an Revamps have been done since During a debate on whether to put a Ministry of Agriculture and that Minister should she not wothdraw he letter Segadika – David Magang Region Apply online now. Some NEC members want Boko to resign session country of Zimbabwe and its people. opposed the budget provision for air assets the motion was ultimately defeated by 28 Botswana Association of Local Authorities give them the amount of money which his home in Gaborone where he • Boko moots another Motion of No Confidence against Masisi UDC president, especially the media, C Mnangagwa added that as a government to a boom for Botswana and the entire motion by Bobonong MP Taolo Lucas – are staring at Umbrella awkward position as pressure piles Masisi ascended to presidency in 2018 style of leadership of his younger a prosecutor in the same cause. union in good standing for a period in response. Mabaila, who is former president Defence Force (BDF) Commander asisi will take over the Chairmanship they also continue to improve Zimbabwe’s SADC region because of the linkages for the military. Letsholo said the country’s votes against 12. Dr Edwin Dikoloti should confirm that (BALA) National Conference held in they have received before. According by close of business they will file chairperson. for Democratic Change (UDC) to either fire the spy chief or deploy Masisi [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] calling for the establishment of a Social immediately dismissed reports FOR YOURPHILLIMON MMESO he just use it on partly for hosting must contact Karabo Molotsi, a of the Southern African Development micro economic environment through an between the countries. Masisi took the peace and security was not at any risk that indeed he has spoken to Lucas about the Gaborone, Matsheka said the budget will to Matsheka, there is no reason for Further, they accuse her of violating Ian Khama’s blue eyed boy, has been Lieutenant General Placid Segokgo • Botswana potential FULL STORY Justice Commission, Francistown South Whilst still smarting from Moatlhodi brother President Masisi he knew www.thepatriot.co.bw of not less than four years. Cracks within the UDC started functions and vice president Slumber warranted the purchase of air assets. an urgent application in court on just a few days before some of BNF on the brink of another split 06 ON PAGE 2 Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, human rights abuses and anti-democratic appeals specifically for the repel of accelerated implementation of economic, opportunity to also applaud Mnangagwa differing with them, Lucas had another rude motion. be brutal around which projects actually councils to continue getting funds from that that he is employed at the Sources inside BOPEU have senior Account Executive at Status [email protected] Tsogwane is yet to occupy his State MP Wynter Mmolotsi of the Alliance for very early on that Kgosi was not the laws of natural justice by to show ahead of the Boipuso Hall serving a two months suspension admitted that the airstrip was constructed Defence and Security Cooperation in actions by the late former Zimbabwean Zimbabwe Democracy Economic Recovery political and legislative reforms. for the comprehensive initiatives that he Should he enter the race, Letsholo is going Progressives (AP) called for a division awakening when he asked that one of his “We must take the business of this house transform the country and are also of government hence the upcoming tough Tuesday (Novermber 20, 2018) to revealed that all the five suspended In the suspension letters delivered the contracting partners go for House II. Making his contributions on to face an uphill battle as he will find well seriously and we know the procedure Office of the President as head of RMC. Although Status RMC claims August 2020 from Zimbabwean President, President. Act and targeted sanctions programmes “With friends such as Botswana and has put in place to address the social- which will result in secret voting. However, motions be deferred to a later date, saying significant impact. The minister noted budget. He stressed that authorities failing to hear them out first before Mabaila ‘meeting’ as the leaders within after being suspended by the BDP’s by the army using army resources and financial hub – expert the matter, the youthful Selebi Phikwe experienced politicians in the trenches also going to last long as the DISS interdict the suspensions. Dismissing on Monday, whose contents are decisive conferences which will be Emmerson Mnangagwa . The administration of US President, imposed in Zimbabwe by the USA. “We other countries who continue to stand economic challenges in his country. This he has communicated with the minister that when the assistant minister has given that he got a very difficult fiscal positions should raise their bars very high around transitions regional chairpersons have declared West legislator Dithapelo Keorapetse Vice President Slumber Tsogwane opposed Security. He, however, does not to have been engaged by UDC, the PHILLIMON MMESO The US imposed sanctions under the Donald Trump has since extended do so fully conversant of the delighting with us during difficult times no challenges he mentioned includes the drive towards vying for the position. Letsholo will tussle an answer there is no need to call on the that needs to be resolved. “We will not suspending them. the contradicting partners gave disciplinary committee. He had been funds. “Our understanding was that it was News expressed a concern that the the suggestion, arguing that the number responsible. collecting their revenues and also making Director General. He however Mogwera, they notified her that identical, Mogwera accuse the five of Introducingtheir first ones the after theWesBank new UDC he fallout between Zimbabwe Economic Recovery Act in 2001 economic sanctions on Zimbabwe by a impact of the sanctions on the economy of against us will remain insurmountable. We political stability by engaging the opposition out with Incumbent Secretary General Mpho minister to explain, let us not be childish,” stop developments but we shall prioritize interest to contest NEC positions PHILLIMON MMESO renovations meant that the resources of voices which were against the motion Little did he know that his colleague sure that they run efficient structures in deny advising his younger brother coalition Publicity Secretary Moeti contradicting statements. BCP accused of committing offences against [email protected] 1 during the era of the late Zimbabwean year. Trump said the sanctions will not be Zimbabwe, her citizens and undauntedly therefore remain indebted to Botswana in a national dialogue. Balopi, former cabinet ministers Dr Alfred • Some in Central District opposed Mogwera had suspended the allegations of serious misconduct. “I not being built on a private property,” he were wasted. He is of the view that the will berate him. The motion called on the hit out Moatlhodi. and select projects that can actually make their respective districts. she does not have the powers she in Kasane. The National Executive [email protected] was launched in February this President Mokgweetsi Masisi President, Robert Mugabe. This followed removed until political reforms take place in the economy of neighbouring countries and other SADC countries for this As part of the commission Masisi has Madigele, Boyce Sebetlela and businessman was enough and there was no need for a when the need arises, because Mohwasa exercised ignorance over Take back your summer Directorate of Intelligence Security Government to do away with deterrent This is not the first time that Moatlhodi an impact. Low impact projects we will five regional chairpersons of the President Dumelang Saleshando the rules and regulations and General revealed, adding that they used their own division. am of the considered view that you T that pursuant to Section 382 of the Companies Act (Cap 42:01) the first meeting of creditors, after the chaotic and violent land reform the country. such as Botswana,” Masisi said. important gesture of solidarity,”Mnangagwa also assured Mnangagwa of Botswana Lesang Magang. For his part Local Government and claims to have invoked when she Committee is made up of Regional Individualyear. Online applicationand his predecessor former Services (DISS) has been misleading compensation paid to farmers whose broke ranks with his colleagues at UDC as not do, we will not do guard houses, that Rural Development Minister, Eric ‘blood is thicker than water’. the development referring this andPresident BNF Secretary Ian Khama General degenerated Moeti programme of 2000 and a series of violent But Masisi says the sanctions continue to He lamented that the effects of the appreciated. government’s commitment to the Opposition MPs supported the proposal he once put his name for the position of the councils can do on their own but not as Masire’s Fullrise Story on Page 5 union in what they have dismissed have conducted yourself in a manner Code of Conduct of the ruling party. machinery to construct it to cut costs. the president that his life is in danger for a vote but to their utter dismay livestock has been put down as a foot Molale concurred with Matsheka that suspended them as she has been BDP’schairpersons and National Office Highly placed and intimate www.thepatriot.co.bwrecent announcement by BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE elections. US Ambassador to Botswana, cripple the economy and political prospects sanctions are far reaching noting that Even though he agrees that sanctions cooperation and partnership that has publication to Boko who is currently as is one that offered relocation of State deputy speaker only for him to withdraw on a national project of significant impact,” Mohwasaon Friday informed when the the latter media served that Craig Cloud has early this year explained of Zimbabwe and its neighbouring not only do they derive Zimbabwe the imposed on Zimbabwe should be lifted existed between the two countries over the Moatlhodi, who is also the Opposition and mouth control measure and instead councils must show commitment that as a strategy to deflate or kill off that is inconsistent with the spirit he recently He is alleged to have conspired and Put to him by the PAC member Dithapelo Get yourself the Hello Summer starter kit and House last year. the floor of Parliament after he failed to get Matsheka revealed. suspended by the national executive Bearers. National Office Bearers’ NOVEMBER 11, 2018 | ISSUE 300 form. sources with party leadership have Umbrella for Democratic that the root cause of the sanctions were countries. Masisi said Botswana strongly dignity and pride that comes from a Local Political Analyst, Lesole Machacha years and that it will continue to exist. Chief Whip, agreed with Tsogwane that introduce market equivalent compensation they are indeed collecting revenues. He • Mogae threatened to dissolve Parley in Angola on Parliamentary business. ithim would with be statutory a decisive notice, congress. in the first tried to persuade Minister of Health for such farmers. endorsement from them. The Minister has since also called on competition ahead of the elective and dictate of BOPEU constitution. suspended Botswana revealed that Botswana Congress Keorapetse that the construction of the A there was no need for division. “There is no highlighted that areas such as Palapye council herself. “You made a decision positions that will be contested at Change (UDC) president be part of the Orange Family local authorities to review some of the litmus test to powers and authority Assistant Minister of Agriculture and Moatlhodi – former deputy speaker – was could by now be drawing a lot of revenue T The move by Boko to engage The two leaders revealed that and Wellness Dr Alfred Madigele Duma Boko that he will sponsor upon a matter in which you do not congress scheduled for Kasane In the exercise of my powers you Democratic Party Take theParty first (BCP), steps which to is heading vehicle to & asset airstrip has cost more than P6 million, Food Security Beauty Manake stood up and recently made the acting speaker of the fees which they charge as council giving from property ratings. • Barataphathi faced Khama’s wrath the Kasane elective congress are (BDP) parliamentaryreputation managers and image of the incumbent. National Assembly becoming the first an instance that government health starting December 09, 2018. The one of the issues to be address by and Member of Parliament for Boteti 2019 campaigns with over P10 said that they were ready with response to Though he acknowledges that some posses the power to decide. National are hereby suspended pending a Bobonong for their conference, General Segokgo said he did not have the Spend a minimum of P50 per month and get free opposition MP to occupy the seat. institutions should increase their service Mogwera difficultfor President, two Vice President candidate for Mogoditshane,consultants is said to have been the motion but Lucas insisted that he has councils are indeed not collecting their congress is expected to attract 500 theIn congress the papers was whichto amend were the delivered East Sethomo Lelatisitswe to support million and subsequent speculation fees from five (5) to 11 Pula. “That is why • Masisi faces Khama’s faction Executive Council suspended you decision of by the national executive finance. Beginmight come your back not loan a UDC application with figures. General Segokgo said they moved data and minutes every month for 6 months spoken to the minister. One furious UDC MP, who refused to be revenues, Kweneng District Council positions, deputy Secretary General Tshepang Mabailamotivated is facing by internal bickering constitutionto the Attorney and General’sgive congress Chambers that he is a hired gun for some named, said that it is high time Moatlhodi the five pula that people pay at Marina Chairman, Motlhopi Leo has however delegates. The five, who are among committee on the matter,” wrote Business member. BCP Publicity Secretary a motion of no confidence against their machinery after Khama retired as the re-joins the BDP. “He is embarrassing us Hospital is more costly to collect. Those and the Treasurer. The Secretary Ministers lose appeals pointed that on some other basis councils national office bearers’ positions another battle – thiswithin time the two organisations on Friday, Khama, through his BDP’s debtors and contributories is scheduled to be held at the following time and place: the only eligible national executive power to be the highest decision President Mokgweetsi Masisi, which ruling party politicians has attracted Head of State as per the protocol dictates. T’s & C’s apply and is always reprimanding us as if we are people should be paying 11 Pula. We must are restricted to do so by existing laws. General is a full time position Mogwera without giving details of WesBankDithapelo Individual Keorapetse Online confirmed Application children and today he went overboard,” he PHILLIMON MMESO reason he could not attend the currently held by Mogwera and around it is fromhe the leads, taxman which has dented makinglawyers body Toteng as the and current Company, states the attention of Directorate NOVEMBER 11, 2018 | ISSUE 300 think in Dollar terms…if it’s less than a “In Molepolole for example we should committee members to contest the alleged offences. that BCP members are not happy was tabled before parliament by the said, seething with anger. Dollar please find something else to do,” currently held by Topias Marenga. He said BDF has constructed airstrips for charge rates but you will find that there [email protected] SONA was that he was at his four others, are Ogaufitransitions Matilda who suspects thatthe he reputation has been not only of the UDCthat heconstitution is entitled placesto the thoseservices on Corruption and Economic Matsheka advised. and calculateat the snail your pace of monthly the process of repayment. Leader of Opposition, Duma Boko. former Presidents being founding President are certain properties that are not covered farm, information gathered by Mathame 2nd Vice President, According BOPEU Constitution During the period of suspensionevading tax. organisations but also his and of a Private Secretary of his own Councils has also been required to go by the procedure of collecting rates,” Leo • finalising the new constitution powers on the National Executive Crime (DCEC) and the Financial back and resets limits for their revenue Article 25.1.2, to be eligible to hold the chairpersons have been ordered Some might turn against Masisi Addressing the media outside the late Sir Seretse Khama and second Live digital highlighted in an interview with this resident Mokgweetsi this publication shows that he was • threaten to spiral out of control. collections as they have been cautioned Regional Chairperson SomeRemmogo in Central District opposed Highly placed sources have P12.00 Committee.choice and selection as the relevant difficultIntelligence Agency (FIA). Tsholetsa House after the verdict, publication. office as a national office bearer, a not to issue instructions to staff or document and filing it with the President Sir Ketumile Masire at their Masisi is said to have being economical with the truth. revealed that BotswanaThe BNF Unified and their partners lawOn provides. the other Khama hand, BMD is demanding Graft busters are reportedly Keep it smart, keep it safe The Council Chairman said this then hold them out as officials of BOPEU Registrar of Societies. Mabaila said he was not happy with farms. Recently when appearing before Business Enjoy therefore calls for councils to engage with resolved to take a tough On Friday, Khama was given Masire’s risemember shall have served atleast one Revenue ServicesBotswana (BURS) Movement for Democracy Presidentthat President Advocate Masisi Sidney should Pilane accept snooping around opposition Ministers lose appeals their relevant ministry to make sure that P • the decision as he was not given an PAC last week, Permanent Secretary in the or its subsidiaries including a 1. Log ontoHe the said the process of stance and crack the whip in order full term in the Regional Executive recently approached(BMD) the areLocalBoko currently mootsfighting another Motion of No Confidence against Masisi andformer BNF Director President of Advocate Intelligence and the government chopper to go to • member of any of its boards or access accommodating the BCP into opportunity to cross-examine key Ministry of Transport and CommunicationsBotswana National Front (BNF) to restore stability in the troubled Mogae threatened to dissolve Parley for the Lentsweletau/ Mmopane • DumaSecurity Boko Services said that (DISS) it was Isaac to be Kgosi Shakawe where he had an event any union offices without writtenEnterprise Authority (LEA) Last hope is on Central Committee review 2. Click “Forthe UDC Me” has tab www.fnbbotswana.co.bwnot been concluded witnesses, among them Madigele and Kabelo Ebineng said theytransitions have stopped and its leader. Highly placed sources Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and came back to Gaborone on • about their dealingsconstituency, with following another aas consultative his chosen congress.Private Secretary. Since the within the two organizations have To page 5 Barataphathi faced Khama’s wrath authorisation from Mogwera. and as a party they are not happy Lelatisitswe. maintaining the airstrip because it was • after weeks of infighting that had Mabaila, especiallyugly payments fallout recently over Moshupa/ UDCAccording relaunch, to Khama, which followed President the • confirmed that they are investigating Some might turn against Masisi Sunday. Though he confirmed 3. Scroll downand feel tofrustrated “borrow” with the andslow click “The truth will come out one day proving too costly. Some in Central District opposed P12.00 seen party members publicly take that he will attend the SONA • Masisi faces Khama’s faction made to his securityManyana. company, consultativeMasisi told himcongress that theat Boipuso reason he possible money laundering involving pace of finalising the document. and you can see by the loss of Madigele “That particular airstrip is the private on each other to the chagrin of the on Monday morning, President Emirates Securities.Those internal disagreements led Hall,cannot the appoint party leadership Kgosi is becausehas not he Masire’s risethe BNF and its leader Boko. to BNF openly expressing shock to “Our members feel they are not in the primaries that he is being property of the former president. He had a • [1] Date: 14th June 2021; public. Khama took the chopper and flew PHILLIMON MMESO “Vehicle & Asset Finance” tab discussedwill retire some in December of the proposals 2018. HAPPIER TIMES: Masisi and Khama “During the BNF conference held Boko moots another Motion of No Confidence against Masisi This was afterhear LEA that their partners have already full members of the UDC without punished for not telling the truth,” he piece of land he acquired• through Ngwato The next Central Committee to his farm and came back in the [email protected] terminated their contract Boko the Constitution stating that fact. fromUnreasonable, the delegates irrationalwho called for Mogae threatenedin Rakops recently, to mostdissolve if not all Parley • Seretse Butale Kgathi Ralotsia found Parliamentary candidates 4. Click “apply now” tab to form Botswana Movement for said. Mabaila denied that he is against land board. Because of other privileges I Last hope is on Central Committee review meeting on Wednesday is evening. with Emirates Securities after Let it be known that we are fully other amendments in the new • service providers were paid cash reason he could not attend the without consulting them. “The “His Excellency, President Masisi’s Democracy (BMD). Masisi, saying he supports him and can’t go into, a provision wasBarataphathi made that the faced Khama’s wrath expected to be one of its kinds as This is said to have been the ‘the it failed to fulfill some of the committed to the UDC; we’ve held constitution. which fuelled our suspicion,” a resident Mokgweetsi SONA was that he was at his Botswana National Front (BNF) 5. Click “start application” tab decision to refuse the appointment remains hopeful that with the passage airstrip be constructed by Government. It he will have to specifically deal last straw that broke the camel’s PHILLIMON MMESO contractual obligations. Mohwasa. by-elections with huge successes. Among the thorny issues that Although this was a purely • Masisi facessource Khama’s revealed. faction the results had been announced,” find his handsMasisi tied is to said revise to havethe informationfarm, information from the gatheredprevious by as his private secretary. would like to correct the picture that wereis therefore, discussed unreasonable, was that of having irrational partisan matter, that had nothing of time amounthe will realise to a disqualification the real truth. from was constructed by the BDF,” he revealed. with instability within the party back’ as this infuriated President [email protected] revealed a member of the appeals outcomeP of the appeals panel. This administration to build a strong To show that he is building“The hissecurity officers were Currently there is swelling call We are of the view that that there Highly placed sources close to resolved to take a tough this publication shows that he was is being created that a resolution has 6. Enter your details and the detailsand unlawful and liable to be Accordingserving to in Mabaila, any capacity one of for the which he In the past when defending the stance and crack the whip in order is no other viable alternative other two vice presidents which some to do with state presidency, Khama both Boko and former President Ian especially among members of Masisi who decided to include committee. BDP Secretary General sets in a new danger to his already motion against Masisi. case, in response to SONA,not provided Boko withbeen uniform reached regarding the impasse within the BNF that Boko has failed Botswana Congress Party [BCP], president Dumelang Saleshando reviewed and set aside, if challenged reasonsqualifies he was pushed in the outpublic – throughservice. In May construction of the airstrip,PHILLIMON government MMESO to restore stability in the troubled being economical with the truth. with what the people need. Boko is especially within the BCP and deafeated Motswaledi on the [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] Khama have alleged that the latter [2] Time: 09 hours 00minutes; the Central Committee. His next paragraph 270 in his address. his week members of the Mpho Balopi said that the Appeals strained presidency because with “He is mostly going to expose said they want a forensicand other audit accessorieson theover the needed allocation of Moshupa/ the party as he doesn’t cooperate of your vehiclethan the UDC;/ asset that we should before the courts,” reads Khama’s what hethis calls year, trumped President up charges Masisi shocked– was maintainedThrough thathis lawyers, the [email protected] Khama was statesa “strategic” Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) On Friday, Khama was given quoted in the statement saying: “My be in in 2019 to defeat the ruling Botswana National Front (BNF) presidential immunity clause as he sponsored the BNF conference and move would be to meet party Elective Congress Botswana Democratic Party’s Board has completed its work in the ministers now disgruntled they the donations that Masisi received National Petroleumfor Fund a security (NPF). officerManyana and and as Lentsweletau/ with most members of the Central notice. Khama demands that the that somemany democrats when he advanced fired Kgosi the as facilitythat Kgosi registered has served with the as hisCivil private Aviation Boko after weeks of infighting that had the government chopper to go to leadership and I are unyielding in our felt it causes confusion and was not was head of state 24 hours a day. It the UDC 2019 campaignreason strategyhe could not attend the caucus to address contentious One of the issues that is said Appeals Board are said to stipulated in the Mmopanecontract constituencies as the Committee, which has led to some party,” he said. propagandaDirector that General he was notof DISS from replacing secretary when he was the Vice T regard to the elections appeals. may join forces with a faction of the Shakawewhile he waswhere VP he and had some an event of the “The State was swindled no less commitment that Botswana needs Botswana becomes the beneficiary 7. Receive reference number indecision consonant to reject with the country’sappointment was impossible to separate decisions Authority of Botswana (CAAB)resident that will Mokgweetsi SONA was that he was at his issues. seen party members publicly take every time he was asked to demanding that he step down as the “If the new UDC constitution is President of Botswana. with unclosed millions of pula. to be pushing the political have dismissed most of the appeals “The Central Committee is party that wants to topple Masisi andproperties came back bought to Gaborone for him by on some than 240 million Pula. So far only reports coming from the recent of their talent which we too often constitution.of Colonel Kgosi The asBCP his and Private BNF he made in his personal capacity andMogoditshane him with and Brigadier as such Peter cannot Magosi “continue to be managed by theMasisi BDF is as said part to have Things fall apart at BNF on each other to the chagrin of the party president. At the UDC he is to be a global player on all fronts not registered with the Registrar In interview with thisfarm, publication information gathered by There is raging fear in the temperatures to a boiling point that were brought by most the meeting on Wednesday and that is from presidency. The party has Sunday.business Though people,” heconfided confirmed a source. three pawns in a grandfulfill scheme contractual BMD obligations press conference seem to lose to other countries. Our youth notification via email / sms Secretary be vacated and that he be contestwho in the was area. retired by Khama of its“The strategic rapport support and P ofunderstanding the President” and public. and not simply be seen as a diamond delegates wanted BCP President those he made as head of state. resolved to takerecently a tough Boko vehementlythis publication denied shows thatThings he was are falling apart in the corridors of power that the ruling is the continued campaign for he will threaten tosuggest. report While it is not our position being accused of being controlled if not sooner. Additionally, we will be of Societies before our conference as commander of that subsists betweenstance the claimant and crack the whip Botswanain order Defence Force (BDF) Commander Lieutenant General Placid Segokgo incumbent Members of Parliament, when the board will present their fallen in difficult times, particularly that Bokohe will is attendallegedly the weaponised SONA with of looting are facing prosecution. trader with a few nice lodges. We must never feel the need to leave our Dumelangduly appointed Saleshando into the to positionbe with “I am reliably informed that some be handed to the authority when Khama being economical with country’sthe truth. leading opposition party, [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] The next Central Committee FAVOURITEby BMD President Sydney Pilane. scrutinising our skills resource pool I don’t see the need for us to be Khama has stated that upon and Col Kgosi wouldto enable restore the stability in thatthe troubled they were funded by former If he doesn’t we will force him to do party is on the verge of crumbling the Central Committee positions the managementto to publicly the discuss matters that are mostly cabinet ministers who lost the report to us and then discuss it,” he with former President Ian Khama on classifiedMonday morning,information President – which will The President has now become a will use this time at the conference borders for greener pastures. We 8. WesBank will contact you withinappointedimmediate the effect, running “or matewithin for such the retirement of party eldersGround want Tumiso Rakgare to leaves office. Botswana National Front (BNF) and meeting on Wednesday is Since engaging Status RMC Boko to ensure we have the right people, in still part of the UDC as technically smooth filling of theBotswana vacant position Democratic President Party (BDP) Khama andOn that Friday, he Khama was given so, that’s why we convinced Noah under the weight of internal which will be filled at a party party’s primary elections. revealed. seemingly unhappy with the way his Khamamake took his motionthe chopper more and researched flew recurrent decimalthen in Presidentthe NPF saga. Khamaa subject and of discussion with our need to create ample opportunities Dumatime as Boko is reasonably in the 2019 and General practicable, Brigadier Ebineng last week somersaulted and the centre can no longer hold, and [3] Location: Virtual [Webex meeting]. Notices would be sent out to those who would have registered their intention expected to be one of its kinds as has reduced engaging in social media to discuss how we can shape more and legally we are not members with a person most aftereminently weeks of infighting(Khama) that fundedhad thethe motion government of chopper to go to Salakae to withdraw his resignation feuding emanating from emerging Permanent Secretarypartners, to the in the interest of ensuring the right positions to efficiently and congress next year. This is causing Most appeals fell out on grounds Among ministers that were successor has been treating him. His to hisand farm lethal and than came the back previous in the one. He must account. He must face up to effective and inclusive policy, so for them at home”. 4 hours Electionstaking into but account BMD opposed the grave that; George stated that they did not take over the proximity. that is principally because the center he will have to specifically deal fights with party members, but rather successfully contest the election, and of the umbrella. We only have a seen party members publiclyno confidence take againstShakawe President where he had an event because we need numbers at the factions with some aligned behind extreme divisions in the party. that appellants didn’t follow proper pinning their hopes on a positive loyalists are lining up against Masisi evening.Asked if he has been provided with Rapitsenyane’sPresident question and Carter accountthat Morupisi,” the nation and our members are Interestingly the press release from eveninconvenience dismissing the claimantBoipuso suffers airstripqualified as per theand, initial most importantly,agreement because with instability within the party posts on issues of national interest or it allows for the improvement of Memorandum of Cooperation Tlhalerwa To page 3 Mokgweetsi“We Masisicouldn’tand which justify came was backwhy tabled weto Gaborone shouldis literally be on absent. Highly placed former President Ian Khama and Some party elders are said to revealed the source.not confused and fed with wrong Status RMC only mentions Boko and thereafter deliver on our campaign from the failure to fill the vacancy.” the claimant’s ownon choice each otherand to the chagrin of the NEC meeting,” confided a source. procedures. outcome of the appeal are Defence, especiallyand even among threatening members to ofensure that Thisinformation is said to haveby Khama, been the Boko ‘the denied and atone,” he said. the education and health systems; with them,” said one of the BCP conference as just a consultative he informed they have enough airfields within the by Bokospending in Parliament. P250Sunday. 000 annually Though and he aconfirmed lumpsources within the BNF National undermining the presidency of information, we are compelled to set those affecting the party. promises. It is our contention that public. Ahead of the BNF National have warned President Masisi that The Appeals Board has overturned Justice and Security Minister Shaw he does not get nominated to run aslast strawthat thatbut saidbroke should the camel’s there be such SeretseDuring the initialIn an Motion interview of No with infrastructure development; growth his right hand man MP for Selibe meetingKhama which has givenhad no Masisi power 30 to days Masisi and area ofpreference, their use as as they envisioned are in reasonable by the sum of P 5 millionthat he every will attend five years,” the SONAExecutive he Committee have revealed the Central Committee. His next the record straight,” reads a statement In their statement Status RMC a successful government deploys leaders. The next Central CommitteeIn an interview BNF Treasurer In September 2016 the thenConference Permanent in Rakops, Boko Masisi. “if you do not fix a crack, you will The aPatriot decision by on the SundayNorth East | www.thepatriot.co.bwKgathi; Presidential Affairs | November Minister 18, presidential2018 candidate in next year’sback’ asneed this he infuriated will approach President him. Confidence,this some publication, BDP legislators Mabaila of local manufacturing; more Phikwe West Dithapelo Keorapetse. maketo meet any the decisions demands or fromresolutions. the date that he has law, with regard to the nature revealed andon admitting Monday that morning, they could Presidentthat not the party Secretary especially in leadership the Ministry of Transport and move would be to meet party from BNF Secretary General Moeti states that UDC will have a three-day competent individuals to accomplish#DreamClickOwn Although in the past the BCP meeting on WednesdayNoah is Salakae revealed that indeed promised that he will personally fund The recent revelation by be forced to build the entire wall”. Regional Committee that had Nonofho Molefhi, Agriculture General elections. They have a readyMasisi who“And decided let it be to knowninclude that in my dismissed Bokoconfirmed as a hired that gun indeed LEA has support of small businesses and the It quotes Keorapetse, saying he ofAnother service ofissue the that notice does and not if sitthey identified Colonel of this position,” reads the justify the construction and maintenancehave lost of trust in their President caucus to address contentious conference to thrash out issues which its mandate. Unfortunately, was divided over their status expected to be one ofBoko its kinds informed as themKhama that hetook will the chopper and flew Communications Goitsemangthe Morekisi conference with P2 million which President Masisi that the transition Masisi is expected to follow recommended a re-run between Minister Patrick Ralotsia, and waiting ally to conveniently workparagraph entire 270 life in Ihis have address. never been to PHILLIMONwith assistant MMESOterminated Minister ofthe Tertiary contract with enticement of a larger contingent of concurs with Duma as follows: “We wellare withnot met BCP they is the will reluctance institute review Kgosi as a fitting statutory notice. the airstrip. Duma Boko who also doubles up issues. Butale underlie Botswana’s economic and the current government has within UDC, recent development he will have to specificallyfund the deal conference to buthis farmthe money and came back in the wrote to Civil Aviation Authoritieswill mostly cater for fencingbuses, meals it will be transferred to CAAB. to attend with the Liquidator, at least a day before the date of meeting. The registration can be sent by way of an email or from Khama to him was not as what former Presidents the late Biggie Butale and the winner of the Infrastructure minister Vincent with to frustrate Masisi. ElectiveMosu Congress and wonder where people [email protected] Education him,Fidelis but Molao added almost that he is suing international investors to actively will be covering all the bases during For more details: byproceedings their contracting and seek, partners inter alia,to candidate for the as president of the Umbrella for There is raging fear in the socio-economic development, in line institutionalised mediocrity. This especially the constituency Verbally declined was not deposited evening.into the party’s Botswana (CAAB) instructing them smooth as was expected is said to Sir Ketumile Masire and past them for unlawful termination the event with an eye to presenting supportan order their declaring ongoing that Electronic President with instability within the party and other logistics. TheThis buses never were happened until President primary electionsGovt chairman of the losesSeretse, Water and Sanitationmillions corridors Motionof power of that no on confidencethe ruling fuelOne ofthat the informationissueslevy that is from,” said said Boko letting the cat out when he accused participate in Botswana’s economy. allocations, which has strained vacant position account. “He informedThis us isthat said the to have beenDemocratic the ‘the Changeto fence (UDC). the Mosu airstrip with the Khama retired from office in April this year. has crippled their ability to deliver expected to be branded with BNF have been his first warning shot immediate Ian Khama did by to be pushing the political of the contract. the results had been announced,” real solutions to the problems facing Email [email protected] VotingMasisi’s Machines decision case is unreasonable, against To Khama’sespecially dismay, among members of BDP Youth Wing Simon Moabi.` minister Kefentse Mzwinila, his party is onIt the is anticipatedverge of crumbling that the Leader who denied that he is financially hisBoko week of rubble members rousing of the for certain Our discussions will also concentrate relationship among the contracting and submitted his money was given tolast him straw personally that broke the camel’sThe August understanding NECSeretse which is that after the completion of When answering a question in Parliament revealed a member of the appeals Kgathi our country today. This will be services to the public and weakened Government.irrational and Saleshando unlawful and said be he set President Masisithe Central verbally Committee. His next color but this came only a dream as state President defended the construction that he wants to crack the whip proposing a compromise ahead of “The reason that these guys lost assistant Itumeleng Moepisi and under theof weight Opposition of internal in Parliament Dumatemperatures sponsored to a boiling by Khama. point Botswanapeople. “This Democratic“They Motion started Party’s has threateningbeen on youth development, to ensure partners, has united them and curriculum vitae. and in his businessback’ account as this as suchinfuriated Presidentexpected to discuss the conference committee. BDP Secretary General condensed, refined and included confidence in both local andCall the Contact Centre on 3959881 or advised himmove that hiswould choice be to meet party only five buses werein sourced. 2013 the then Minister of Presidential of the Mosu airstrip. Masisi said President and take control of the party and the elective congress next year. their appeals is that they failed to Tertiary Education Minister Ngaka Boko will re-table his Motion ofis Nothe continuedFormer campaign President for Khama hadT brought meto the with House termination and I opined of the all believe it is time to leave the doesn’taside. know why their partners Masisi who decided to includeis expected to produce fireworks feuding emanating from emerging Appeals Board are said to find his hands tied to revise the Served with he was the one paying the bills,” he Affairs and Public Administration have dismissed most of the appeals Mpho Balopi said that the Appeals in our manifesto, which will be international investors. We need at UDC are not supporting them has been declined,caucus to which address contentious In an interview BNF Publicity Khama intended to hand the airfield over government. The aim of the compromise follow the election procedures, Ngaka. Though President Masisifactions withConfidence some aligned against behind President theMasisi. Central revealed Committee that positions he had sought legal that thecontract mover of last the year Motion and is failed. a outcome of the appeals panel. This walk into coalition.the nearest Keorapetse FNB said BCPbranch Immunity distinction said. paragraph 270 in his address.as there is suspicionPHILLIMON by some BNF MMESO that were brought by most the Board has completed its work in available to the voters early in 2019, to strive for exceptionalism and choosing to say that maybe is not forced Khamaissues. to write a Secretary Justin HunyepaMokgweetsi confirmedButale Masisi who is currently the for public use and that it was constructed by The climax of his toxic is to help align the party to the which state that immediately after has gone on record declaring that Information gathered by thiswhich will beadvice filled from at a Boko,party especially hired gunThey and then I stick pushed by it. itHe to is this sets in a new danger to his already Ralotsia members have resolved that the members that [email protected] is a plan to former President Ian Khama and regard to the elections appeals. create a meritocracy where all our It appears Khama does not see There is raging fear inOne the of the people Electivewho is alleged Congress that they could not source the buses personnel and machinery of the Botswana relationship with Khama campaigns of the 2019 General the results are announced they must congress next year. This is causing incumbent Membersyear,” of Parliament,he said, denying that he information from the previous party should join the UDC for their priority. In motivating letter maintaining his set aside resolution 7 which read facsimile or hand delivery at the below addresses some of the candidates that wonundermining publication the presidency and collaborated of by regarding the refusal by the current doing the bidding for certain people, strained presidency because with appointments are based on non- his intentions as an exercise in his reasons for the corridors of power thatto havethe ruling been paying Onethe service of the issues that is said because regions brought the names Defence Force (BDF) as an exercise and “The Central Committee is Though in an interview with Elections. Insiders have revealed declare whether they accept or not extreme divisions in the party. mostly cabinet ministersused his who closeness lost the with former President Masisi and Vice President Tsogwane administration to build a strong Terms and conditionsthe purpose of apply. unseating the This will not be the first time choice and motivating to be pushing the politicalthus; “Noting that after several and the results had been announced,” the Primary elections against Masisi.his highly placed sources close to both administration to employ former and it is very dangerous Mr Speaker,”meeting on Wednesday and that is the ministers now disgruntled they negotiable competence.” futility since President Masisi enjoys appointment of the party is on the verge ofproviders crumbling during the conference is his week membersvery late.of the “We know where those measure of utmost frugality. Mmegi newspaper, former that it is not going to be easy Some party elders are said to party’s primary elections.President Khama to threaten motion against Masisi. BDP and in the same resolution it that BCP dumped the Umbrella his reasons for it. consistent requests BNF made to revealed a member of the appeals Kgathi accept the results. Most of them ministers were not good enoughThe recentBoko revelation and former by President has Directorate of Intelligence and said Molao, refusing to state thosewhen the boardPHILLIMON will present their MMESO may join forces with a faction of the immunity from legal challenges under the weight of internalBoko’s close ally Elliottemperatures Moshoke. to In a aboiling point Botswana Democraticallegations Party’s come from but President President Khama said that the have warned President Masisi that Most appeals fellLEA out officials.PAGE on grounds as his private secretary. as they did that in 2011 due to former spy chief, Khama have a bilateral with BMD to address committee. BDP Secretary General To page 3 launched their appeals days after to replace them at Cabinet, hePresident will Masisishown that that, the thetransition LOO got some Security Services (DISS) Isaac Kgosi certain people. party that wants to topple Masisi “He is mostly going to expose stated unequivocally that the party for decisions he has taken while in He maintained written response, Moshokeis the continued declined campaign for T report to us [email protected] then discuss it,” he said Kgosi who is his close feuding emanating from emerging Appeals Board areBoko said explained to to the delegates that find his hands tied to revise the “if you do not fix a crack, you will that appellants didn’t follow proper the donations that Masisi received To show that he is building his shouldn’t be disbanded. differences over constituency the representationhave issues, dismissed BMD has most of the appeals Mpho Balopi said that the Appeals from Khama to him was not as Regarding the issue of non- from presidency. The party has the office of head of state as part of there was no to comment on histhe involvement Central Committee in positions he has desired to hire buses for them outcome of the appeals panel. This be forced to build the entire wall”. procedures. revealed. case, in response to SONA, Boko allocations and resulted in the associate had served the factions with some aligned behind Board has completed its work in smooth as was expected is said to compliance03 with the contract fallen in difficultMasisi, times, Party particularly Chairman Slumberwhile he was VP and some of the valid, lawful and the controversy surroundingwhich will befunds filled at aconsistently party not beenthat responsive. were brought by most the Ralotsia AmongWOMAN ministers that were POWER TO SHINE said they want a forensic audit on the partyhis work. performing Over the badly years in Khamathe 2014 government of Botswana with former President Ian Khama and but due to failure toregard submit to thenames elections appeals. sets in a new danger to his already Masisi is expected to follow The Appeals Boardobligations, has overturned he vehemently otswana Democraticwith former President Ian Khama properties bought for him by some rational basis for disbursed at the Rakopscongress conference. next year. This isWe causing therefore resolveincumbent that Members of Parliament, information from the previous have been his first warning shot pinning their hopes on a positive Tsogwane and Secretary General National Petroleum Fund (NPF). Individual Finance ApplicationGeneralhas benefited Elections. handsomely from distinction in a career spanning undermining the presidency of on time this did not happen,” he said, strained presidency because with what former Presidents the late a decision by the Northdenied East that – insisting that all business people,” confided a source. extreme divisions in thethere party. should be jointmostly primary cabinet ministers who lost the “The Central Committee is that he wants to crack the whip outcome of the appeal Partyare Defence, (BDP) is allegedlyseemingly unhappyMpho BalopiwithNews the from way theirhis respective presidential immunity provision over forty years. rejectionMasisi. of his “As a disciplined member of the BNF adding that people must understand the ministers now disgruntled they administration to build a strong Sir Ketumile Masire and past Regional Committee that had B Boko is allegedlythe case weaponised win he will with reassume his“The State was swindled no less elections under theparty’s UDC primaryin all the elections. meeting on Wednesday and that is and take control of the party and rocked by secret meetingssuccessor haspositions been treating within him. the His party. with many cases against him falling recommendation I cannot engage withSome newspapers party elders are said to that it was during public holidays may join forces with a faction of the motion against Masisi. immediate Ian Khama did by recommended a re-run between Justice and Securityinvolving Minister top party Shaw figures, some 1 than 240 million Pula. So far only “That Col. Isaac Seabelo The recent revelation by when the board will present their as his private secretary. government. loyalists are lining up against Masisi classified informationposition. – which will directly on mattershave about warned the party President parliamentaryMasisi that and councilMost appeals seats fell out on grounds “He is mostly going to expose Biggie Butale and the winner of the ToKgathi; page 4Presidentialwithin Affairs the Central Minister Committee in a Recently the party leadership was three pawns in a grand scheme by the way side on the same ground. Kgosi had recently served in the Presidentto appoint Masisi Kgosi that the transition where buses were onreport high to demand. us and then discuss it,” he party that wants to topple Masisi proposing a compromise ahead of and even threatening to ensure that make his motionKhama more told researched a local paper [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] as I am not the spokesperson“if you do not of the fix a crack,allocated you will to the BMDthat in appellants 2014, except didn’t follow proper the donations that Masisi received To show that he is building his The climax of his toxic primary elections chairman of the Nonofho Molefhi,plot to oustAgriculture President Mokgweetsi left shocked when former President of looting areformer facing President prosecution. Khama is part of www.facebook.com/FNBB One such case was when the late eminent position of Director fromas his Khama private to him was not as Hunyepa hailed revealed.the conference from presidency. The party has www.thepatriot.co.bw the elective congress next year. he does not get nominated to run as and lethal thanthat the before previous he stepped one. down he party. I respect all bemy forced leaders to and build the entirewhere wall”. it holds incumbency.procedures. If this while he was VP and some of the case, in response to SONA, Boko COLLECTOR’S relationship with Khama Minister Patrick Ralotsia, Ian Khama announced that he The Presidentthe grandhas now plan become to cast a doubt on the Gomolemo Motswaledi took Khama General of the DISS with smoothsecretary. as was expected is said to saying it was one of the best fallen in difficult times, particularly Mug The aim of the compromise BDP Youth Wing Simon Moabi.` Asked if heconsulted has been Balopiprovided about with writing a fails, then the BNF shouldThe Appealsassume Board has overturned Among ministers that were said they want a forensic audit on the presidential candidate in next year’s all the procedures and processes of properties bought for him by some Though in an interview with Infrastructure minister Vincent never resigned as party president recurrent decimalleadership in the of NPFboth saga.Masisi and his to court to challenge him for his distinction,” he said in his letter, have Thebeen his first warning shot Masisi is expected to follow organized as they even put with former President Ian Khama is to help align the party to the “The reason that these guys lost information resignationby Khama, Bokoletter deniedbut he was told it what former Presidentsthe the leadership late of thesea decision constituencies by the North East pinning their hopes on a positive National Petroleum Fund (NPF). that the agenda of the first meeting is as follows: Mmegi newspaper, former General elections.and that They should have thosea ready pursuing WesBank - a division of @FNB_Botswanadecision to suspend him from the BNF. If any leader has said such WIFI in the main tent to ease seemingly unhappy with the way his business people,” confided a source. their appeals is that they failed to Seretse, Water and Sanitation He must account.close associate He must Balopi face up within to the adding that he was retired upon that relationshiphe wants to crack the whip outcome of the appeal are Defence, President Khama said that the campaigns of the 2019 General and waiting ally to conveniently work that but saidwas should not therenecessary. be such gross allegations, itSir would Ketumile be very Masire andand past wards. The UDCRegional would Committee be the that had “The State was swindled no less BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE minister Kefentse Mzwinila, his An Authorised Financial Services and Registered Credit Provider. the Botswana Democratic Party the assumption of office by President and take control of the party and communication. “Those who are successor has been treating him. His Boko is allegedly weaponised with Elections. Insiders have revealed follow the election procedures, need he will approach him. Rapitsenyane’sparty. question and account First National Bank of Botswana been final arbiter if the recommendedabove two do nota re-run between Justice and Security Minister Shaw than 240 million Pula. So far only with to frustrate Masisi. According to highly placed (BDP); the outcome of which forced unfortunate,” he saidimmediate The two Ian met Khama did by peddling those rumors we know loyalists are lining up against Masisi classified information – which will Breakfast that it is not going to be easy which state that immediately after assistant Itumeleng Moepisi and and atone,” he said. Masisi. government.Khama and Kgathi; Presidential Affairs Minister three pawns in a grand scheme “And let it be known that in my succeed.” Biggie Butale and the winner of the SundayTertiary Education Minister Ngaka Motion of no confidence sources the announcement by newspaperMotswaledi to bolt out of the party after the conferenceproposing a compromise ahead of their agenda and won’t entertain and even threatening to ensure that make his motion more researched TheKgosi climax dates of his toxic the results are announced they must entire life I have never been to During the initial Motion of No Ltd. He said the retirement of Kgosi The Boko campprimary commonly elections known chairman of the Nonofho Molefhi, Agriculture of looting are facing prosecution. Ngaka. Though President Masisi It is anticipated that the Leader backrelationship to their time with KhamaAfter the BNF conference,the elective congressBoko next year. them,” he said. He said most of he does not get nominated to run as and lethal than the previous one. Not declare whether they accept or not Mosu and wonder where people get Confidence, some BDP legislators was not based on any fault, failure Forces at Botswana at the barracks where he as Fear fokol is said to be against the Minister Patrick Ralotsia, The President has now become a Defence Force (BDF). served as Head of Intelligence and BDP Youth Wing Simon Moabi.` 90 NOVEMBER 18, 2018 | ISSUE 301 has gone on record declaring that of Opposition in Parliament Duma FULL STORY ON PAGE 5 or impropriety as such could never is alleged to have drivenThe to aim Mosu of the compromise people who are peddling the rumors presidential candidate in next year’s Asked if he has been provided with To page 3 accept the results. Most of them that information from,” said Boko dismissed Boko as a hired gun Khama, who is very close to Kgosi, when he joined politics,Though he brought in an interview with motion as they have a soft spot for Infrastructure minister Vincent recurrent decimal in the NPF saga. some of the candidates that won Boko will re-table his Motion of No Mmegi newspaper, formerwhere he met formeris to President help align the party to the “The reason that theseare guysthose lost who expressed aversion on General elections. They have a ready information by Khama, Boko denied 48 launched their appeals days after who denied that he is financially with assistant Minister of Tertiary publicly expressed his shock and him along and appointed him his BMD while a factiontheir led appeals by BNF is vice that they failed to Seretse, Water and Sanitation He must account. He must face up to the Primary elections against his Confidence against President Masisi. President Khama saidKhama that the and formercampaigns DISS Director of the 2019 General the membership of BMD within the and waiting ally to conveniently work that but said should there be such sponsored by Khama. Education Fidelis Molao almost unhappiness; saying that the firing private secretary. Kgosi was sent for president Rev. Dr followPrince theDibeela election procedures, minister Kefentse Mzwinila, his Rapitsenyane’s question and account Information gathered by this General Isaac Kgosi.Elections. Efforts Insidersto get have revealed UDC and calling for coalition with with to frustrate Masisi. need he will approach him. Balopi dismisses faction as ‘Sodomministers and were notGomorrah’ good enough as letting the cat out when he accused of his close ally was undignified. assistant Itumeleng Moepisi and and atone,” he said. publication and collaborated by Former President Khama had further studies in United States of comment from advocatethat it isBoko not weregoing to beprefer easy partnershipwhich with the state Alliance that immediately after “And let it be known that in my to replace them at Cabinet, he will Boko of rubble rousing for certain Alliance for ProgressivesTertiary (AP). Education Minister Ngaka Motion of no confidence working highly placed sources close to both revealed that he had sought legal America as way of preparing him to futile at the time of going to press for Progressives (AP)the andresults want are BMD announced they must entire life I have never been to During the initial Motion of No [1] Receipt and confirmation of creditors’ claims. Mug people. “This Motion has been Those who are against Boko have It is anticipated that the Leader advice from Boko, especially establish the DISS. expelled from the UDC.declare The whether group they accept or not Ngaka. Though President Masisi Confidence, some BDP legislators Boko and former President has while DCECThe promised Patriot to respond on Sunday to | www.thepatriot.co.bw | Octobersaid that 7, his 2018 absent leadership has of Opposition in Parliament Duma Mosu and wonder where people get regarding the refusal by the current brought to the House and I opined which is believed toaccept prefer the an results. alliance Most of them has gone on record declaring that dismissed Boko as a hired gun COLLECTOR’S shown that, the LOO got some a questionnaire sent to them but has To page 3 created a vaccuum and left the party Boko will re-table his Motion of No that information from,” said Boko administration to employ former that the mover of the Motion is a with the Ndaba Gaolathelaunched led their Alliance appeals days after some of the candidates that won with assistant Minister of Tertiary not done so by the time of going to without cohesion and direction. They Confidence against President Masisi. who denied that he is financially Directorate of Intelligence and hired gun and I stick by it. He is for Progressives is said to be ready the Primary elections against his Education Fidelis Molao almost BDP cracks widen print. accuse him of running a party with sponsored by Khama. Breakfast P12.00 Security Services (DISS) Isaac Kgosi doing the bidding for certain people, to walk out should the resolution be ministers were not good enough Information gathered by this letting the cat out when he accused for OP – his friends and leaving NEC outside, publication and collaborated by Former President Khama had AIRPORT JUNCTION +267 397 5424 | FRANCISTOWN +267 241 8680 and it is very dangerous Mr Speaker,” UDC toset aside. “Ourexpel aim is to force Boko BMD?to replace them at Cabinet, he will Boko of rubble rousing for certain • Party registered 134 Bulela Ditswe appeals “The P2 million that he talked about highly placed sources close to both revealed that he had sought legal said Molao, refusing to state those Mug people. “This Motion has been to resign if he cannot reign in Pilane. 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According to ‘BALANCED & FAIR’ as rivals target him Wikipedia, in Abrahamic religions, STAFF WRITER Sodom and Gomorrah have become BDP [email protected] synonymous with impenitent sin, DINGAKE LAW PARTNERS and their fall with a proverbial even lecturers at Botswana trainees under your direction. manifestation of divine retribution. • Tsholetsa Police College in Otse got the shock Such investigation may result in [5] Any other business; Sodom and Gomorrah were cities JULY 01, 2018 | ISSUE 281 S of their life on Friday when Police you being charged criminally and/ or mentioned in the Book of Genesis HARDTIMES: Botswana Democratic Party is marred by internal problems ahead of the 2019 General Elections. The party’s suspends him for Boko’s millions Commissioner Keabetswe Makgophe disciplinarily. In view of the seriousness of police officers met their lawyer in Gaborone and throughout the Hebrew Bible, Secretary General, Mpho Balopi denied knowledge of any new faction within his party. P12.00 suspended them with immediate effect over this matter, I have decided to suspend you on Friday afternoon to seek legal advice and the New Testament. five years involvement in sexual relationships with from duty on full salary effective today 05 map the way forward, immediately after According to the Torah, the • some of their students. the general elections. Therefore after Rakgare to October 2018 pending the outcome of the receiving suspension letters. condition of anonymity, although the kingdoms of Sodom and Gomorrah careful consideration we agreed that Motheo Court CONTACT: In the suspension letters, written and investigation against you”. They are considering dragging the Police Act deals with discreditable conduct, were allied with the cities of Admah, we are going to need more time to delivered on Friday, Makgophe wrote: “Be replace him in “Consequent to the above, the Director Commissioner to court over the matter intimate relationships with trainees are not Zeboim, and Bela. Divine judgment focus on the general elections alone,” elections. He said the appeals informed that it has been reported to this Training is to confine you to the police convinced that there is no provision part of the conduct, which the Act prohibits. by God was passed upon Sodom said Balopi. Quizzed on the decision were handled by the Electoral Mogoditshane? office that you are being investigated for an camp or place of residence during such fix UDC image prohibiting them from having intimate “Even the Botswana Police College, which and Gomorrah and two neighboring Board together with the Appeals to extend the Simon Mavange P10.50 offence of Discreditable Conduct. hours as s/he may decide. relationships with police trainees who are cities, which were completely Committee appointed by Masisi irregulaties were identified following is a tertiary institution attended by adults led committee over a period that This followed allegations that you are I do hope that you will cooperate with the full legal entities that can consent to sex. consumed by fire and brimstone. with powers vested on him by the investigations by both the Electoral recognized as such by law and qualified to DATED at Gaborone on this 30th of MARCH 2021. violates the BDP constitution, which [PIC:OMANG KILANO] involved in an intimate relationship with investigating officers in order to facilitate On Thursday afternoon Balopi was party’s constitution. Balopi also Board and Appeals Committees as Their main contention is that there is no engage in sexual relationships, does not stipulates that every two years there where appeals were succesful. The the speedy completion of this matter,” said at pains trying to explain and justify denied that the Central Committee indicated in the report handed to BCP provision either in the statutes that govern have institutional rules which forbid sexual 26 Bray Street | Peolwane should be youth congress where committees tasked with handling the PHILLIMON MMESO Makgophe to one Sergeant. the decison by the BDP central has been delaying the release of the central committee this week. The police officers or their code of conduct relationships between instructors and a new committee will be elected, appeals have done well, hence the [email protected] • the outcomes of the appeals saying re-runs in Bobonong and Kgalagadi Engages SA PR consultant for 2019 Still reeling in shock, the suspended that bars lecturers from having intimate trainees,” a source at the college said. committee to postpone to 2020, the Balopi said it is normal for the go-ahead in those constituencies for the correct procedure had to be North constituencies will give a life relationships with trainees and that sex The lawyer consulted by the suspended youth congress that was due in 2019 congress to be postponed. He denied election re-runs. The other appeals line and glimpse of hope to cabinet he 2019 General Elections JIMMY OR ANDREW with their partners is and was consensual. officers declined to shed light on the matter, followed in a comprehensive manner where a new leadership was to be that the postponement is due to which were not successful were elected. by the relevant structures which ministers Shaw Kgathi who is the are increasingly promising JIMMY According to the cops, who spoke on saying it is confidential and that he does not instability or growing factionalism ready to Minister of Defense, Justice and dismissed and our focus has now T have instructions from his clients to share are independent and free from the to be an expensive exercise He claimed that the current Youth that threatens to spill over the shifted to delivering credible and fair for politicians as well resourced Central Committee. He said the Security and Itumeleng Moipisi who Mosu lies exposedthe information with the media. Wing leadership had proposed the the youth and render the BDP Block7 | Plot 60592 is currently the Assistant Minister elections on the ordered re-runs,” candidates are already turning to party received 134 appeals lodged postponement, which was then ungovernable ahead of 2019 polls. said Balopi. consultants to craft powerful slogans, accepted by the Central Committee by councilors and MPs candidates of Water and Sanitation Services. Bulela Ditswe appeals appealing personalities and stylish • after considering compelling reasons in the primary elections. He noted Kgathi lost the elections against Mabaila saga Govt dumps Khama’s P6 million airstrip CRACKING THE WHIP: Makgophe newcomer Francisco Kgoboko swag to win over an increasingly walk out Masisi advanced by the youth. “Next year Balopi denied interference by the that 39 out of 110 which constitutes Balopi said that the suspended influential floating voters. (2019) we will have a very busy Central Committee led by President (36.6 %) of the Councilors appeals who garnered 5, 595 votes against Tshephang Mabaila has written to It is all about the ‘Americanisation’ BDF to build Mosu airstrip schedule for the party preparing for Mokgweetsi Masisi in the outcomes succeeded while only 2 out 24 (8.3 Kgathi’s 1, 785 while Moipisi lost to the party appealing against a recent Email: [email protected] of political campaigns in Botswana, PHILLIMON MMESO the high rising Talitha Monnakgotla. • of Bulela Ditswe appeals lodged by %) of the MP appeals were also decision to suspend him. He said a trend hitherto seen in other [email protected] Moipisi only managed 1, 696 votes Unhappy with failure to adopt • P. O. Box BR 53770 [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] losers in the recent party primary succesful. The two constituencies Mabaila is still on suspension and countries as politicians recognize PHILLIMON MMESO It cost state P250 000/month to maintain - PS against Monnakgotla’s 2, 139. “We BDF Commander • vehemently denies contributing which will have election re –runs will know his fate next week when that high-priced consultants can fine- new Constitution [email protected] Our understanding was that it is not on private land but belonged to state – Plot 173 • Unit 3 • Commerce Park • Gaborone Mogwera suspends five regionalexperienced a lot of challengeschairpersons he expression on to the dismissal of Isaac Kgosi in the MP category are Bobonong the relevant structures will release tune their message and give them an Mabaila through appeals in the primary • Brigadier Thulaganyo shortly after Masisi ascended the and Kgalagadi North where some the verdict on the issue. edge at the ballot box. President of • Except for Mogae, Seretse Khama and Masire built private airstrips T DITIRO MOTLHABANE elections. We will only have council enior government officials Masisi’s face changes presidency. “I can confirm that Mabaila has Spokesperson insists that to a more serious look, as he [email protected] Botswana National Front (BNF) and appearing before the Public Accounts “The reason he thinks I am the and parliamentary primary election put in an appeal over his recent PHILLIMON MMESO adjusts his posture to sit up Umbrella for Democratic Change S Committee (PAC) this week, for re-runs in constituencies and wards one who was behind his dismissal Three weeks before Botswana suspension from the party. As of now they are committed to UDC [email protected] the first time since the construction of the • State funds, resources used by straight when reminded that the Public Employees Union (BOPEU) on allegations of unauthorised (UDC) Advocate Duma Boko has former Director General of the is because he knows that I am an deductions. Your suspension has let’s wait for the final outcome and stepped up the moneyed ladder after Tel: +267 3187951 controversial Mosu airstrip, admitted that it • GABORONE expert in the drill of disarming hold elections for national office see how things will go,” said Balopi. recently boasting that he will sponsor has been built using state funds for former Directorate of Intelligence and bearers, the president Masego not been lifted, and accordingly you Include us or we are out – outhful Tshepang Mabaila, and containing a delinquent the July BNF conference to the tune President Ian Khama’s private use. Security Services (DISS) accused Mogwera, is involved in a lack the capacity to suspend other who up to Friday was Botswana him of being bitter because he officer,” he revealed, adding that members,” reads part of the response. of P2 million and the 2019 general BCP source Y Further, they conceded that the airstrip dirty scuffle with five regional Democratic Party (BDP) the firing of Kgosi was a welcome elections with P10 million. parliamentary candidate for 2019 was built using Botswana Defence Force refused to employ him. “I could chairpersons after she slapped them The regional chairpersons also -Olefile Monakwe, Tshepo Maribela PHILLIMON MMESO development. accuse Mogwera of claiming True to his word, Boko has general elections in Mogoditshane (BDF) personnel on private land belonging never work under Kgosi, ever! It with suspension letters on Monday. -BOBS region chairpeson, CAAB [email protected] is a total lie because he does not Brigadier Masisi was fielding to have instituted disciplinary engaged a South African image constituency, has dumped the ruling to Khama and will never revert to the state questions from The Patriot on On Friday lawyers representing Chairperson Tulo Mojasagagwe, have good management skills,” he proceedings against them and later committee or any other national company Status Reputation “The debate of leaving the UDC party to contest as independent as the public has always been made to Sunday in a no-holds-barred the suspended chairpersons replied Statistics Botswana Chairperson Email: [email protected] says, face contorted. passing judgment (suspensions), statutory structures of the union Management Consultancy which oalition pangs and is a debate which hasn’t reached candidate after he was slapped with a believe. to Mogwera warning her that interview during the week at Modise Ramaretlwa and Tebogo has stated that anything to do with suspension of five years. Brigadier Masisi said with the should she not wothdraw he letter thus behaving like a judge and and also have been a member of the stuttering unity efforts any structure of the BCP,” he said Appearing before the PAC, Botswana his home in Gaborone where he Segadika – David Magang Region UDC president, especially the media, C are staring at Umbrella style of leadership of his younger by close of business they will file a prosecutor in the same cause. union in good standing for a period in response. Mabaila, who is former president Defence Force (BDF) Commander immediately dismissed reports chairperson. must contact Karabo Molotsi, a for Democratic Change (UDC) brother President Masisi he knew Further, they accuse her of violating of not less than four years. Cracks within the UDC started Ian Khama’s blue eyed boy, has been Lieutenant General Placid Segokgo an urgent application in court on Sources inside BOPEU have just a few days before some of that that he is employed at the the laws of natural justice by senior Account Executive at Status to show ahead of the Boipuso Hall serving a two months suspension admitted that the airstrip was constructed very early on that Kgosi was not Tuesday (Novermber 20, 2018) to revealed that all the five suspended In the suspension letters delivered the contracting partners go for Office of the President as head of failing to hear them out first before RMC. Although Status RMC claims ‘meeting’ as the leaders within after being suspended by the BDP’s by the army using army resources and going to last long as the DISS interdict the suspensions. Dismissing regional chairpersons have declared on Monday, whose contents are decisive conferences which will be Security. He, however, does not suspending them. to have been engaged by UDC, the the contradicting partners gave disciplinary committee. He had been funds. “Our understanding was that it was Director General. He however Mogwera, they notified her that interest to contest NEC positions identical, Mogwera accuse the five of their first ones after the new UDC deny advising his younger brother coalition Publicity Secretary Moeti contradicting statements. BCP accused of committing offences against not being built on a private property,” he she does not have the powers she Mogwera had suspended the in Kasane. The National Executive allegations of serious misconduct. “I was launched in February this when the need arises, because five regional chairpersons of the Mohwasa exercised ignorance over President Dumelang Saleshando the rules and regulations and General revealed, adding that they used their own claims to have invoked when she Committee is made up of Regional am of the considered view that you year. ‘blood is thicker than water’. union in what they have dismissed the development referring this and BNF Secretary General Moeti Code of Conduct of the ruling party. Full Story on Page 5 suspended them as she has been chairpersons and National Office have conducted yourself in a manner Highly placed and intimate machinery to construct it to cut costs. as a strategy to deflate or kill off publication to Boko who is currently Mohwasa informed the media that He is alleged to have conspired and suspended by the national executive Bearers. National Office Bearers’ that is inconsistent with the spirit sources with party leadership have Put to him by the PAC member Dithapelo competition ahead of the elective in Angola on Parliamentary business. it would be a decisive congress. tried to persuade Minister of Health council herself. “You made a decision positions that will be contested at and dictate of BOPEU constitution. revealed that Botswana Congress Keorapetse that the construction of the congress scheduled for Kasane In the exercise of my powers you The move by Boko to engage The two leaders revealed that and Wellness Dr Alfred Madigele airstrip has cost more than P6 million, upon a matter in which you do not the Kasane elective congress are reputation managers and image Party (BCP), which is heading to starting December 09, 2018. The are hereby suspended pending a one of the issues to be address by and Member of Parliament for Boteti General Segokgo said he did not have the posses the power to decide. National Mogwera for President, two Vice President consultants is said to have been Bobonong for their conference, congress is expected to attract 500 the congress was to amend the East Sethomo Lelatisitswe to support figures. General Segokgo said they moved Executive Council suspended you positions, deputy Secretary General decision of by the national executive motivated by internal bickering might come back not a UDC delegates. The five, who are among committee on the matter,” wrote member. BCP Publicity Secretary constitution and give congress a motion of no confidence against their machinery after Khama retired as the national office bearers’ positions and the Treasurer. The Secretary within the two organisations the only eligible national executive Mogwera without giving details of Dithapelo Keorapetse confirmed power to be the highest decision President Mokgweetsi Masisi, which Head of State as per the protocol dictates. currently held by Mogwera and General is a full time position he leads, which has dented making body as the current committee members to contest the alleged offences. that BCP members are not happy was tabled before parliament by the He said BDF has constructed airstrips for four others, are Ogaufi Matilda currently held by Topias Marenga. the reputation not only of the UDC constitution places those During the period of suspension at the snail pace of the process of Leader of Opposition, Duma Boko. former Presidents being founding President Mathame 2nd Vice President, According BOPEU Constitution organisations but also his and powers on the National Executive Article 25.1.2, to be eligible to hold the chairpersons have been ordered threaten to spiral out of control. finalising the new constitution Addressing the media outside the late Sir Seretse Khama and second Regional Chairperson Remmogo Committee. Tsholetsa House after the verdict, office as a national office bearer, a not to issue instructions to staff or The BNF and their partners document and filing it with the President Sir Ketumile Masire at their hold them out as officials of BOPEU Registrar of Societies. On the other hand, BMD Mabaila said he was not happy with farms. Recently when appearing before member shall have served atleast one Botswana Movement for Democracy President Advocate Sidney Pilane or its subsidiaries including a He said the process of the decision as he was not given an PAC last week, Permanent Secretary in the full term in the Regional Executive (BMD) are currently fighting and BNF President Advocate member of any of its boards or access accommodating the BCP into opportunity to cross-examine key Ministry of Transport and Communications for the Lentsweletau/ Mmopane Duma Boko said that it was to be any union offices without written the UDC has not been concluded witnesses, among them Madigele and Kabelo Ebineng said they have stopped constituency, following another a consultative congress. Since the authorisation from Mogwera. and as a party they are not happy Lelatisitswe. maintaining the airstrip because it was ugly fallout recently over Moshupa/ UDC relaunch, which followed the and feel frustrated with the slow proving too costly. Manyana. consultative congress at Boipuso “The truth will come out one day pace of finalising the document. and you can see by the loss of Madigele Those internal disagreements led Hall, the party leadership has not “That particular airstrip is the private “Our members feel they are not in the primaries that he is being to BNF openly expressing shock to discussed some of the proposals property of the former president. He had a full members of the UDC without punished for not telling the truth,” he hear that their partners have already from the delegates who called for piece of land he acquired through Ngwato Boko the Constitution stating that fact. said. Mabaila denied that he is against found Parliamentary candidates other amendments in the new land board. Because of other privileges I Let it be known that we are fully Masisi, saying he supports him and without consulting them. “The constitution. can’t go into, a provision was made that the committed to the UDC; we’ve held remains hopeful that with the passage airstrip be constructed by Government. It Botswana National Front (BNF) Among the thorny issues that would like to correct the picture that Mohwasa. by-elections with huge successes. of time he will realise the real truth. was constructed by the BDF,” he revealed. We are of the view that that there were discussed was that of having is being created that a resolution has Currently there is swelling call According to Mabaila, one of the In the past when defending the is no other viable alternative other two vice presidents which some been reached regarding the impasse within the BNF that Boko has failed Botswana Congress Party [BCP], president Dumelang Saleshando reasons he was pushed out – through construction of the airstrip, government with what the people need. Boko is especially within the BCP and over the allocation of Moshupa/ the party as he doesn’t cooperate than the UDC; that we should what he calls trumped up charges – was quoted in the statement saying: “My Botswana National Front (BNF) maintained that the airstrip was a “strategic” Manyana and Lentsweletau/ with most members of the Central be in in 2019 to defeat the ruling that some democrats advanced the leadership and I are unyielding in our felt it causes confusion and was not facility registered with the Civil Aviation Mmopane constituencies as the Committee, which has led to some party,” he said. propaganda that he was not from commitment that Botswana needs Botswana becomes the beneficiary in consonant with the country’s Authority of Botswana (CAAB) that will reports coming from the recent demanding that he step down as the “If the new UDC constitution is Mogoditshane and as such cannot to be a global player on all fronts of their talent which we too often constitution. The BCP and BNF “continue to be managed by the BDF as part BMD press conference seem to party president. At the UDC he is not registered with the Registrar contest in the area. and not simply be seen as a diamond lose to other countries. Our youth delegates wanted BCP President of its strategic support of the President” and suggest. While it is not our position being accused of being controlled if not sooner. Additionally, we will be of Societies before our conference Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Commander Lieutenant General Placid Segokgo trader with a few nice lodges. We must never feel the need to leave our Dumelang Saleshando to be “I am reliably informed that some be handed to the authority when Khama to publicly discuss matters that are by BMD President Sydney Pilane. scrutinising our skills resource pool I don’t see the need for us to be will use this time at the conference borders for greener pastures. We appointed the running mate for party elders want Tumiso Rakgare to leaves office. a subject of discussion with our Since engaging Status RMC Boko to ensure we have the right people, in still part of the UDC as technically to discuss how we can shape more need to create ample opportunities Duma Boko in the 2019 General Ebineng last week somersaulted and partners, in the interest of ensuring has reduced engaging in social media the right positions to efficiently and and legally we are not members effective and inclusive policy, so for them at home”. Elections but BMD opposed that; stated that they did not take over the proximity. fights with party members, but rather successfully contest the election, and of the umbrella. We only have a that the nation and our members are Interestingly the press release from even dismissing the Boipuso airstrip as per the initial agreement because posts on issues of national interest or it allows for the improvement of Memorandum of Cooperation To page 3 “We couldn’t justify why we should be not confused and fed with wrong Status RMC only mentions Boko and thereafter deliver on our campaign conference as just a consultative they have enough airfields within the spending P250 000 annually and a lump those affecting the party. the education and health systems; with them,” said one of the BCP information, we are compelled to set his right hand man MP for Selibe promises. It is our contention that infrastructure development; growth leaders. meeting which had no power to area of their use as they are in reasonable sum of P 5 million every five years,” he In September 2016 the then Permanent the record straight,” reads a statement In their statement Status RMC Phikwe West Dithapelo Keorapetse. a successful government deploys make any decisions or resolutions. states that UDC will have a three-day of local manufacturing; more revealed and admitting that they could not Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and from BNF Secretary General Moeti It quotes Keorapetse, saying he competent individuals to accomplish Although in the past the BCP conference to thrash out issues which support of small businesses and the was divided over their status Another issue that does not sit justify the construction and maintenance of Communications Goitsemang Morekisi concurs with Duma as follows: “We its mandate. Unfortunately, well with BCP is the reluctance underlie Botswana’s economic and enticement of a larger contingent of within UDC, recent development the airstrip. wrote to Civil Aviation Authorities fencing it will be transferred to CAAB. will be covering all the bases during the current government has by their contracting partners to socio-economic development, in line international investors to actively especially the constituency Botswana (CAAB) instructing them the event with an eye to presenting institutionalised mediocrity. This This never happened until President participate in Botswana’s economy. allocations, which has strained support their ongoing Electronic to fence the Mosu airstrip with the real solutions to the problems facing has crippled their ability to deliver Khama retired from office in April this year. Our discussions will also concentrate relationship among the contracting Voting Machines case against understanding that after the completion of our country today. This will be services to the public and weakened When answering a question in Parliament state President defended the construction on youth development, to ensure partners, has united them and Government. Saleshando said he condensed, refined and included confidence in both local and in 2013 the then Minister of Presidential of the Mosu airstrip. Masisi said President all believe it is time to leave the doesn’t know why their partners in our manifesto, which will be international investors. We need Affairs and Public Administration Khama intended to hand the airfield over coalition. Keorapetse said BCP at UDC are not supporting them available to the voters early in 2019, to strive for exceptionalism and choosing to say that maybe is not Mokgweetsi Masisi who is currently the for public use and that it was constructed by create a meritocracy where all our members have resolved that the personnel and machinery of the Botswana party should join the UDC for their priority. appointments are based on non- Defence Force (BDF) as an exercise and the purpose of unseating the This will not be the first time negotiable competence.” measure of utmost frugality. BDP and in the same resolution it that BCP dumped the Umbrella stated unequivocally that the party as they did that in 2011 due to shouldn’t be disbanded. differences over constituency allocations and resulted in the party performing badly in the 2014 General Elections. 12 Business News April 25, 2021 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday TII’s Secure Systems Research Centre Partners with World-leading Universities The partnerships with prestigious universities from the UAE, USA and Europe will advance breakthroughs in secure systems

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SuitablyINVITATION qualified TO 1 TENDER00 % Citizen Owned service providers are hereby invited to tender for the following services to Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd at Jwaneng Mine: Suitably qualified, experienced and fully registered Citizen owned entities (More than 50% Citizen Ownership) are hereby invited to tender for the following services to Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd at Orapa Mines:

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This includes preparing three meals per day for 2000 people whenBidders are the required camp to attend is a atcompulsory full capacity. site visit inOnly order toCompanies familiarize themselves who with canthe site, demonstrate the scope of works and commitment the conditions under towhich meaningful the works are to be executed. Tenderers are to meet Mr. Koziba Ndoli at the Technical block (Tlou Boardroom), Orapa Mine at 08:00hrs for SHE, Security & Social Way Induction and will ome banks across the globe have “brown assets”, and consequently, banks will employmentCARP of citizens, local procurement as well as experience in provision of services of a similar responded to the pandemic by focusing on need to find a balance between profit and then proceed to for the site visit. Tenderers are required to ensure completion of the required entry permit application process, produce Covid-19 test certificate, arrange their own transport, meals and accommodation. Please note that OLDM has a mandatory Alco testing requirement at respective entry points. S employee and customer health, payment fiduciary duties towards shareholders, and the nature and scale are invited to tender. This tender is open to all qualifying Companies irrespective of relief and immediate business stabilisation achievement of ESG targets. All must provide their own Personal Protective EquipmentSuitably (All shall wear qualified pocket 1 less00 overall). % Citize Personsn Own whoe dhave service not been providers security cleared are shallhereby not be invited allowed toto enter tend theer company’s for the (capital preservation, in particular). Of course, simply “pulling the plug” on certain whether they are registered with Debswana or not. investments - such as those involving coal and security areas. All Covid -19-test certificates to be submittedfollowing for verification services at Itekengto Debswana Hall aDiamond day before Companythe site visit. (Pty) Ltd at Jwaneng Mine: By Ravin Dajee Managing Director at Absa Bank Mauritius energy producers in countries that rely heavily on the resource to generate base load electricity The details of the Pre-Bid Meeting are as follows: Management of Contractor’s Camp at Jwaneng Mine For the majority of organisations, SITE VISIT - could result in detrimental consequences, sustainability became less of a priority, or was, including wide-scale unemployment and a Date: 4th May 2021 at the very least, relegated to the bottom of the Brief complete economic halt. Yes, banks will start Time: boardroom agenda. Despite this, many argue 08:00 – 1000 hrs shifting towards funding that meets specific TenderersVenue: Technical are Block required @ Tlou Boardroom to attend the compulsory site visit to familiarize themselves with the Site, the that in a post-pandemic world, environmental, “green” criteria, however, data and extensive Debswana invites suitably qualified Citizen Owned Companies for Management of the Camp who are social and governance (ESG) strategies will be information gathering will be required to outline scopeTendering of on services Ariba and the conditionsfully licensed under and which registered the withServices the Government are to ofbe Botswana provided. with Theexperience site invisit Hospit willality start for the pivotal to rebuilding and growing the economy. potential scenarios and how best to address rd If so, how do African banks successfully at 1100hrs on the 23 FebPrRuOaVISryIO 2N0 O2F1 MAN. ForAG EMENdirectionsT OF THEto the CON TRJwanengACTOR’S Mine CAMP Contractors’AT JWANENG MINCampE. The them. Debswana has adopted SAP Ariba – an online bidding and supplier management solution for all its tendering and supplier registration requirements. . There is no requirement to purchase incorporate ESG into overarching business service is to provide the management of camp rooms, offer cleaning, catering, land scape services and Having said this, the cost of renewable energy (GPSthe Tender Coordinates: document. Please Contact 24°36’ Mr. Oteng18” Chelane S ,at 24°42’[email protected],24” S), Telephonekindly 3648008/71348817 contact Ms. specifically Lekhidi for supplierMolokomme registration on onSAP Ariba+267 Platform 588 and Mrs. imperatives and make a positive impact in the maintenance of facility with 1856 rooms. 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Please note that Covid - 19 We have already seen tighter regulations, sustainable energy sources, great strides have Tenderers who are already registered with Debswana onwhether SAP Ariba they should are just registered register their with interest Debswana on the RFP or asnot. per instructions on Part 2 below. Those not registered as Debswana increasing policymaker expectations and been made in varying the energy mix. Other ProtocolsSuppliers on SAP willAriba platformapply; will therefore,need to complete thetenderers following steps arein Part expected1 & 2. to have done the covid-19 test and present the civil society pressures to comply with ESG facets banks are able to explore are loans focused SITE VISIT requirements. What’s more, investors are on green home improvements, ESG connected Part 1: Registering as a vendor on SAP Ariba negative test results (not loner than 48hrs). Number of representatives is limited to 1person per overly cautious about risk mitigation, given bonds/ funds or partnering with development To participate in any event on SAP Ariba, a supplier will need to be registered on SAP Ariba and have a valid SAP Ariba Network Supplier account and profile by following the steps below: the current environment; acknowledging the financial institutions (DFIs) to achieve specific company. Tenderers are required to attend the compulsory site visit to familiarize themselves with the Site, the inherent exposures that climate change and aspirations. 1. Go to Debswana SAP Ariba self-registrationscope page: of services and the conditions under which the Services are to be provided. The site visit will start social discontent bring with them. Not forgetting Measurement, measurement and (https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration/?realm=debswanard ) at 1100hrs on the 23 February 2021. For directions to the Jwaneng Mine Contractors’ Camp younger generations advocating powerfully for measurement Please 2. bring Initiate yoAccountur own creation hard hat, steel toed boots, reflective vest, ear plugs and goggles. more sustainable modes of living and of doing 3. Complete account registration (GPS Coordinates: 24°36’18” S, 24°42’24” S), kindly contact Ms. Lekhidi Molokomme on +267 588 One of the biggest sector debates around ESG 4914 or email [email protected] business, that increasingly only want to bank 4. Once you have SAP Ariba Network Supplier Account and access credentials, proceed to Part 2 below: with institutions who they deem to be ethical has been the effective measurement of success. All queries relating to location and time of the site visit should be raised before the date of the site visit. and responsible. 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This could include the business participates, and that all employees tendering and supplier registration requirements. the appointment of a Chief Sustainability are held accountable. Sector cooperation also 2. Debswana will then invite you to participateAll in queries the RFP. relating to location and time of the site visit should be raised before the date of the site visit. allows for standard evaluation processes. 3. Once invited by Debswana, you will receive an email notification from SAP Ariba that you have been invited to participate in the RFP Officer, tasked to lead ongoing strategy and Tracking and reporting environmental impact 4. espond to the RFP and submit through SAP Ariba platform implementation. Ultimately, banks should be Tendering on Ariba responsible for driving the industry agenda metrics, alongside financial metrics, provides Bidders who wish to participate in this tender will need to register their interest with Monica Mpaesele- organisations with a full view of business Submission forward (bringing specific ESG deadlines closer) Kitsi at [email protected] contacthas adopted +267 SAP Ariba71383791 – an online. Thebidding closing and supplier time management for showing solution interest for all its and going above and beyond, rather than simply performance. 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Banking, joining a coalition of banks globally generate the most positive environmental, who want to play an active role in shaping a This tender notice can also be viewed at: http://www.debswana.com/Supply-Chain/Pages/Current-Public-Tenders.aspxBidders who are already registered with Debswana on SAP Ariba should just register their interest on the social and economic impact, and by supporting sustainable future. These Principles provide RFP as per Part 2 below. clients to transition to more sustainable business Absa with the tools to capitalise on new models. In Africa, ESG considerations are business opportunities within the sustainable becoming increasingly important in lending development economy, whilst effectively decisions, especially those which include managing risk. Going forward, it is clear that natural resources and extraction. 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Bona Life bounces back • Shareholders invest a whopping P84.2m • Cleared by NBFIRA, returns to normal business • Acting CEO & COO Dintwa confident of business

STANDARD CHARTERED EXECUTIVES: Mpho Masupe Managing Director [R] and Dr Mbako Mbo Chief Financial Officer [PIC:Omang Kilano]

Stanchart geared for growth Masie • MD Masupe hails their digital strategies • Stanchart buoyant, defeats COVID-19 volatilities BAKANG TIRO So, the pensioners and policy holders are [email protected] now ascertained that their benefits are well • CFO lauds bank’s strong risk culture for resilience protected. otswana’s home grown As part of statutory management BAKANG TIRO corporates are in our digital banking and we this world. This network interaction if is well the Covid-19 pressure. Moreover, financial insurance company Bona Life obligations, the recruitment of the [email protected] need to close on the remaining 20% to come taken advantage of will without any doubt discipline aspect was very important for B is now back to business after its management commenced with the on board,” he said. deliver successful businesses in Botswana,” growth,” he said. former Statutory Manager Paul Masie appointment of the Chief Operations he buoyant Managing Director Digital loan lending, according to said Masupe. Standard Chartered posted Profit before reassured investors of its viability. Officer (COO) Gosalamang Dintwa. of Standard Chartered Bank Masupe, is another transformation path that The optimistic Standard Chartered MD Tax of P102 million; operating income of This culminated with shareholders More appointments for the senior T Botswana Mpho Masupe says the the bank will take. further said as part of forging networks, P753 million up 4% year-on-year and loans refinancing the business with a whooping positions will be made soon, said the business has been resilient as a result of Oozing with confidence, he said that the the bank is considering partnership with and advances 2% up to P8 billion in full P84.2 million to breathe new life into it. officials. key strategies adopted during Covid-19 bank is committed to expand its income government in construction so as to assist year-ended 31 December 2020. The company had found itself not meeting Bona Life shareholding remains the pandemic. base through digitalisation; indicating that the State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Dr Mbo said the results although being the Insurance Act requirements and was same, but it is subject to change in light Masupe said the bank is poised for a new products or services will be availed to spur economic growth; buttressing impressive were not what they expected as placed under a statutory management of the fact that the Capital Management strong growth after inspiring 2020 full year online to improve delivery. that government private partnership is they aim high. by the regulator, Non-Banking Financial Botswana (CMB) which held 25% of Bona results. In addition, Masupe revealed that their important. “The delivered results are welcome taking Institutions Regulatory Authority Life is placed under liquidation. In an interview with The Patriot Business, network channel and being an international Profitability consideration that we have still shown a (NBFIRA). “By nature, liquidation is a lengthy Bona Life was released from the statutory process and the market will be informed Masupe said the bank leveraged a lot on bank was very helpful as they managed to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Dr Mbako sense of resilience in the period of Covid-19. management by NBFIRA to resume of the changes once this has been finalised. the digitisation pillar of the strategy; thus adopt Covid-19 strategies from their sister Mbo said as part of their strategy, the The business is capable of achieving higher business last week. The BOP and Bona Life are currently the enabling it to remain competitive. banks across the globe. bank’s strong risk culture played pivotal than what we did in 2020. We are very Briefing the media, former Bona Life major creditors in the joint estate of CMB Masupe noted that 90% of the new This, he said, guaranteed the business role in ensuring that the business remained determined that the digital platforms will Statutory Manager Masie said the company and CMBF1 which is under liquidation. customers acquired during the year came readiness against containing the Covid-19’s profitable last year. generate more revenue for us,” he added. is now solvent. He noted the business was As such the two have resolved to settle the through digital banking applications while harsh impact. He said the business was able to put Meanwhile, Masupe said the bank is not placed under a statutory management for a minority creditors in order to finalise the the online transactions blossomed by over “Our network is available in over 60 in place robust response mechanisms to excited but cautious about the 2021 outlook. number of reasons. recovery of the assets in the two entities,” 90% as well. countries across the world. The bank has contain uncertainties. He added that the Covid-19 pandemic According to him, the reasons included said Bona Life. “We are a resilient business not by luck by footprint in countries such as United “We also have a strong balance sheet suppression on economy still persists but absence of a management structure as Bona Life, which was previously led by determination. The Covid-19 propelled us to Kingdom, Hong Kong and China. This which kept the business afloat. The balance the business is still optimistic of remaining required by the Regulator (NBFIRA) as all Regina Sikalesele-Vaka, shut its doors in be a fully-fledged digitalised business. Our network is also important as our SMMEs sheet was well protected from the risks. It well profitable; insisting that continuity in of its senior managers including the CEO July 2018 owing to a stalemate between digital banking gained lot of traction. 80% of clients are able to interact with others from did not grow exponentially as a result of resilience is key for growth. Regina Vaka had resigned. its shareholders that led to the company “Moreover, they were unable to meet operating without the board. the Prescribed Capital Target (PCT) Bona Life COO Dintwa said that the requirements as per the Insurance Industry business is now ready to get back into the Act. Put differently the assets of the market for the best. company were less than its liabilities as A confident Dintwa, who doubles as the CEDA goes fully digital required by the Act. This was primarily Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PHILLIMON MMESO as result of the CMB and CMBF1 saga,” indicated that the future is bright for the [email protected] buttressed Masie. business; urging the clients to remain calm. Former Bona Life Statutory Manager According to him, the business will he Citizen Economic confirmed that the business has been stay cautious going forward to ensure Development Agency (CEDA) has recapitalised as he was tasked with finding that it guards against what disturbing T moved in full swing to embrace the investors to put money in the business circumstances that it found itself in such as digital transformation by introducing and that was successfully achieved. placed under a statutory management. Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) which is a delivery channel and part of the company’s digital customer experience,” said Thamane. USSD platform is not restricted to high end transformation agenda. He said through the CEDA USSD phones as it is applicable to normal phones The new platform will enable CEDA platform, customers would be able to check thus will ensure that the non-banked can customers to be always abreast with the and monitor their loan application status still use the facility. information they need about their facility. remotely. These benefits, Thamane said, are proof Speaking at the launch of the platform, The CEDA CEO said their customers that USSD remains a relevant and important CEDA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) would use the platform to check their loan technology which they are proud to bring to Thabo Thamane said the new USSD balance anytime as well as to service their their customers. platform is one of the ways that CEDA loans by using their bank cards and all Thamane said the introduction of the strives to improve the way they serve their mobile money services. CEDA USSD, which is part of their ICT clients, offering them convenience at their The platform according to Thamane will strategy, aligned to their strategic intent fingertips. also enable their customers to calculate how of creating a centre of excellence for Small This, he said, allows the agency to much they qualify for and also determine Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) dispatch messages to all CEDA clients who the period and how much to pay to service financing and development. have registered on the platform. the loan through the use of a loan calculator “The aim of the strategy is to provide “CEDA USSD is primarily for CEDA which he said it is available on the platform. relevant technology medium and platforms Customers who need access to their Thamane highlighted that the new that sufficiently and effectively address business transactions anytime, anywhere. CEDA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Thabo Thamane platform will improve customer service key challenges and expectations currently It is digital touch point that enhances within the agency and is very convenient experienced within CEDA),” he said. and user friendly. He said the CEDA 10 Business News April 25, 2021 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday ANNOUNCEMENT Allied Universal completes Botswana-Namibia: Agreement with investors for a 5 000 MWp solar complex G4S acquisition facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Allied Universal is now the 3rd largest employer in North America and the 7th largest employer in the world. The company remains laser-focused on its purpose--to serve and safeguard customers, communities and people in today’s ever-changing world. Allied Universal is entirely structured to support its local operations-ensuring the resources and benefits are focused where they’re needed most-- with the company’s customers and security professionals. Founded in 1957 the company has been keeping people safe, protecting clients’ brands, and providing peace of mind. Allied Universal has an extensive network of offices located across North America alone. The company is ideally situated to address customers’ evolving security needs, partnering and growing with clients on a national and G4S Botswana MD, Mothusi Molokomme international scale. This acquisition Memorandum of Intent (MoI) the International Bank for Reconstruction which will help estimate the overall cost of creates a world leading integrated security has been virtually signed between and Development (Bird) and the US the mega-project. government’s Power Africa. For its development, the authorities of Of greater significance the merger offers company, providing an unrivalled breadth A the governments of Botswana hareholders are hereby notified of capability for customers and new and Namibia for the implementation of All of these players play a key role in the two countries will also benefit from that the acquisition of G4S PLC by the opportunity to leverage the latest opportunities for the company’s teams their 5,000 MWp mega solar project. Both the development of power infrastructure the financial support of the new partners, Allied Universal was successfully security technology to offer our customers S MOTHUSI MOLOKOMME countries have already received support in Africa. The recent Memorandum of notably the AfDB, Bird, Power Africa exceptional value and service. There are around the world. Allied Universal remains completed on the 6th April 2021. The Understanding signed between Namibia, and the IFC, the World Bank subsidiary Managing Directorno envisaged- Botswana structural and operational committed to security excellence and from the International Finance Corporation acquisition creates a global leader in Botswana and the international financial responsible for financing the private sector. changes in the company’s subsidiary to being thought leaders in the security (IFC), the International Bank for security with revenues of approximately $18 institutions comes just days after the At this stage of the project, the IFC’s companies including G4S Botswana. industry, focused on raising standards of Reconstruction and Development (Bird), billion, operations in over 85 countries and signing of a first agreement, also via video involvement means that the solar complex About Allied Universal professionalism. [bse.co.bw] the African Development Bank (AfDB), as Thea workforce Board inof excess Directors of 800, 000 employees.of G4S (Botswana) Limited is pleased to announce the appointment conference. These agreements will allow the will be open to investment by independent Allied Universal®, a leading security and well as the US government’s Power Africa of Mothusi Molokomme as its Managing Director effective 1st of March 2021. initiative. pre-feasibility studies for this clean energy power producers (IPPs). The future facility Things are looking up for the mega-project to begin. will boost the capacity of the national construction of a 5 000 MWp solar Nearly $2 million for pre-feasibility electricity grids of Namibia and Botswana. Mothusi has 18 years of work experience in various roles and industries including mining, complex straddling the border between studies Part of the output will be sold to countries BoB Governor participates in IMF, Namibia and Botswana. The authorities Botswana’s Deputy Permanent Secretary in the sub-region through the Southern financial services and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG). He joins us from Distell Botswana of these southern African countries for Mineral Resources, Energy Security African Power Pool (SAPP). This is a where he held the position of Managing Director for 6 years; having grown the company have signed a memorandum of intent and Green Technology, Nchena Mothebe, cooperation mechanism between national World Bank Group Spring Meetings via video conference with several estimates that the initial studies will cost power companies in Southern Africa. SAPP both in terms of revenue and market share over the period. He also previously worked for financial partnerships, including the 20 million Botswana Pulas, or $1.84 is an initiative of the Southern African Kgalagadi Breweries Limited in various senior leadership roles. African Development Bank (AfDB), the million. According to Mothebe, financial Development Community (SADC). International Finance Corporation (IFC), partners joining the project are expected to https://www.afrik21.africa/ contribute to the funding of these studies, Mothusi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) both obtained from the University of Botswana and a Master Kavango identifies huge conductive of Philosophy degree (MPhil) in Corporate Strategy from the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). He has also attended executive leadership training including the SABMiller Africa Accelerated Leadership Programme and the Distell Sales body at the Kalahari Suture Zone Leadership Development Programme. To date the Kalahari Suture Zone has shown intriguing similarities to the famous Norilsk deposit in Russia He previously served as Chairman of the Botswana Alcohol Industry Association (BAIA) and Chairman of the South Africa Business Forum (SABF - Botswana). He currently serves as the avango Resources PLC sought independent verification of the Separately, Kavango announced it signed a identified an electro-magnetic validity and accuracy of the data from strategic partnership with Spectral, Chairman of the Gaborone Liquor Control Authority and is a Board Member of the Kalahari three independent geophysical consultants, Under the terms of the partnership K anomaly in Target Area A in the Conservation Society. Hukuntsi section of the company’s Kalahari including a specialist plate modeller who is Spectral will share with Kavango its Suture Zone project in Botswana. experienced in modelling highly conductive technical knowledge to optimise future The anomaly appears to be a large electromagnetic environments. underground remote surveys of the KSZ, The G4S family wishes to invite all the stakeholders to welcome Mothusi Molokomme to the conductive body that lies between 250 This confirmed the validity of the data. and will prioritise the assignment of its and 700 metres from surface and appears “The apparent identification of a large EM advanced surveying technologies to the KSZ company. to sit within the lower parts of a gabbro anomaly within the “keel” of a gabbroic for a period of 24 months. “keel”, as predicted by the company’s three intrusion in Target Area “A” is promising,” For its part, Kavango will share with dimensional underground model. said Kavango’s chief executive Michael Spectral results of independent assessments Spectral Geophysics Ltd, which is Foster. on any data gathered from remote surveys, conducting the surveys on behalf of “While we were hopeful of what the and Kavango’s field exploration team will Kavango, described “a shallow dipping, first TDEM surveys of the KSZ might provide additional support to facilitate Gaone Macholo discrete conductor at least one kilometre in uncover, we are encouraged to have more rapid deployment of remote sensing Board Chair strike with a large decay constant that could identified a conductive body of this size, technologies to target areas. indicate the presence of metallic sulphides.” in this geological setting so early in the In return for securing priority access to The actual size of the causative source of programme. As a prudent step, we have Spectral’s technical expertise and advanced the conductor and its thickness will only be sought expert independent verification of remote surveying technologies, Kavango Governor of the Bank of Botswana, Moses D Pelaelo [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] determined by drilling. the TDEM data and techniques employed. has agreed to issue Spectral 3mln shares at Given the size and the nature of the Initial analysis confirms that the work 3p per share, along with 3mln warrants at electromagnetic signature, Kavango carried out by Spectral was thorough.” 4.25p. [proactiveinvestors.co.uk] he Governor of the Bank of For Sub-Saharan Africa region (SSA), should be on exiting the crisis including, Botswana, Moses D Pelaelo, along following the largest output contraction of in particular, prioritising health care T with Senior Bank staff, participated 1.9 percent in 2020, growth is expected to spending and strengthening health systems; in the virtual Spring Meetings of the rebound to 3.4 percent in 2021 and further providing well-targeted fiscal support; Morupule Coal Mine awards mining International Monetary Fund (IMF) and to 4 percent in 2022. The upward revisions mobilising domestic revenue; strengthening World Bank Group (WBG) from April in global and SSA economic prospects social protection systems; and promoting 5 - 11, 2021. The meetings encompassed reflect additional fiscal support in a few digitalisation. In addition where appropriate, contract to Bothakga Burrow JV the International Monetary and Financial countries, the anticipated vaccine-powered accommodative monetary policy should be recovery in the second half of 2021, and maintained in line with member countries’ Committee (IMFC), IMF’s Africa Group orupule Coal Mine (MCM) continued adaptation of economic activity central bank mandates, while continuing to 1 Constituency, which comprises 23 Sub- has awarded a 5-year mining to subdued mobility. The growth outlook monitor and tackle financial vulnerabilities Saharan African (SSA) countries, including M services contract to a joint is however uncertain because of the and risks to financial stability. The IMFC Botswana; and the Africa Consultative venture between Bothakga Burrow, a local unclear trajectory of the pandemic, the yet committed to strengthening multilateral forum with the IMF Managing Director, Ms citizen owned company, and Basil Read to be determined effectiveness of policy cooperation to ensure inclusive and resilient Kristalina Georgieva. Mining, a South African-based company, support, and the possible negative impact global economy. The discussions centred on, among for the development of an open cast coal of the pandemic on financial systems and Focusing on region specific developments others, recent global economic and mining operation at the MCM, Motheo conditions. the Governor was a discussant at the Africa financial developments, prospects for global project. The BR-BB (JV) mining contract It was observed that the COVID-19 Group 1 Constituency Policy Dialogue economic growth and challenges mainly was signed off in April 2021. pandemic and the effectiveness of vaccines on Fiscal Consolidation in Sub-Saharan associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Motheo is an expansion project will continue to shape future economic Africa: Per-Capita Effects, where he as well as related policy responses and the established by Morupule Coal Mine to developments and the adjustment contributed Botswana’s experience in the Managing Director’s Global Agenda. It was develop an open cast mine, a coal washing capacity of economies. In this regard, use of fiscal rules and prospects for domestic observed that global economic activity was plant and associated infrastructure. The policy priorities and reforms will need to resource mobilisation, as well as benefits recovering faster than had been projected ultimate aim of the project is to facilitate to the construction and commissioning of mine the coal that powers the nation for the focus on sustaining the current upturn in of fiscal consolidation in the context of the at the October 2020 Annual Meetings. MCM’s contribution to Botswana’s the coal wash plant, commonly referred benefit of all our stakeholders. economic activity, enhance resilience and Economic Recovery and Transformation However, the prospects for durable recovery economic growth and transformation to as the CHPP (Coal Handling and Morupule Coal Mine has a mining lease engender rapid convergence towards a Plan. were assessed to be highly uncertain and of coal into unlimited sources of energy. Preparation Plant). The CHPP is currently at area covering approximately 42 531.625ha greener, digital and inclusive future, while The Governor also held bilateral briefings divergent across countries due to, as the The project is envisaged to increase coal structural construction stage with envisaged and a total inventory coal of 4 285Mt both ensuring debt sustainability, transparency with relevant departments of the IMF aimed IMFC observed, “varying policy space, production capacity from the current 2.8 commissioning handover and first coaling from indicated, inferred and measured and good governance. It was also noted at discussing issues relating to economic and different economic structures and rigidities, million tons to 3.8 million tons per annum. by December 2021. resource categories: MCM 1, MCM 2, MCM that the accelerated use of digitalisation policy developments in Botswana, including pre-existing vulnerabilities and uneven The BR-BB joint venture (JV) will be The BR-BB JV contract award represents 3 North and MCM 3 South. MCM is could help transform economies, in turn, those specific to the Bank. Among others, access to vaccines”. responsible for the development of an MCM’s commitment to the promotion currently operating an underground mine boosting productivity and living standards. the discussions covered maintenance of Global growth is projected at 6 percent in open cast coal mine aligned with MCM of Citizen Economic Empowerment at its MCM1 resource. Motheo project Furthermore, and in line with developments programmes for the Bank and the country 2021, following a contraction of 3.3 percent resource development plan. The team will and making available more impactful will mine the MCM 3 resource block. The in the digital space, central bank digital broadly, to benefit from IMF resources and in 2020, integral to which were declines in commence with site establishment and opportunities to local procurement and MCM 3 resource block alone has potential currencies are also gaining momentum, with technical assistance in the areas of policy tourism and commodity exports. However, mobilisation in April 2021. Construction local employment in Botswana. MCM is to supply power station grade coal for over some central banks exploring their use and a development and analysis, central bank global output expansion is expected to of the opencast operation will be aligned at the heart of a prosperous future for the 30 years. moderate to 4.4 percent in 2022. few issuing them. Crucially, the policy focus operations and capacity building initiatives. nation. We have made it our mission to The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | April 25, 2021 BusinessNews 11 Inflation peaks on fuel prices Prosecutors probe Eurostar • Transport index grows by 2.8 percent 2021. The Cities & Towns Index rose by 0.8 percent, from 105.1 in February to 105.9 in • Cities & Towns cost of living increasing March. The Urban Villages index moved • Overall inflation rate rise to 3.2 percent from 105.6 in February to 106.5 in March Diamond Traders collapse 2021, registering a rise of 0.8 percent. The Rural Villages index registered an increase of 0.8 percent over the two months, from 104.5 to 105.4,’’ highlighted Statistics Botswana figures. Analysts anticipate inflation to strengthen further throughout the year on the back of the just implemented increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 12% to 14%, as prices had already jumped. The transport index group, one of 12 used to calculate the Consumer Price Index (CPI), carries the heaviest weighting in the basket of indices used to measure inflation owing to fuel prices hike. Transport index group registered an increase of 2.8 percent, from 100.0 in February to 102.8 in March. “This was attributed to an increase in the constituent section index of Operation of Personal Transport and purchase of Vehicles by 5.3 and 0.9 percent respectively. The increase in Operation of Personal Transport section index was due to the rise in retail pump prices for petrol (95) by P0.57 per litre and diesel (50ppm) by P0.52 per litre, which effected on the 1st of March 2021,” said SB. During the period under review, the Food Petrol attendant pouring fuel [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] & Non-Alcoholic Beverages group index moved from 108.0 to 108.6 recording an BAKANG TIRO Non Alcoholic Beverages (0.5 percent) and increase of 0.5 percent linked to general [email protected] Transport contributed 0.4 percent growth. increase in constituent section indices. The “The comparisons of the inflation rates Alcoholic Beverages &Tobacco group index tatistics Botswana’s (SB) for regions between February 2021 and rose by 0.5 percent, from 111.5 to 112.0 Consumer Price Index monthly March 2021 period indicated that the over the two months, due to the rise in the S figures for March 2021 show that the Cities & Towns’ inflation rate rose by 0.8 constituent section index, notably; Tobacco annual headline inflation accelerated to 3.2 of a percentage point, from 2.1 percent in (1.5 percent). percent with the surge linked to recent tax February to 2.9 percent in March,” said Furthermore, the Trimmed Mean Core Inflation rate was 2.8 percent in March increases. Statistics Botswana on the March report. BY JOHN JEFFAY of $560m. taking part in inventory financing of 2021, registering a growth of 0.4 of a This is a rise of 0.8 of percentage points The Urban Villages’ inflation rate stood at The investigation will focus on possible diamonds, and diamond trading. percentage point, compared to the 2.4 on the February 2021 inflation rate of 2.4 3.5 percent in March, registering an increase rosecutors have launched an mismanagement surrounding the Eurostar Diamond Traders was founded percent as recorded in February 2021. percent. of 0.8 of a percentage point on the February investigation into Eurostar Diamond bankruptcy, in particular the role of the in 1978 by Kaushik Mehta (pictured), who Similarly, the core inflation rate registered According to Statistics Botswana, the rate of 2.7 percent while rural rate rose from P Traders, one of the world’s biggest Dutch state-owned bank ABN AMRO, built a rough diamond polishing empire, an increase of 0.3 of a percentage point, main contributors to the March 2021 annual 2.3 to 3.1 percent. traders until its collapse in 2019. according to the Brussels Times newspaper. with subsidiaries in New York, Shanghai, from 3.6 percent in February 2021 to 3.9 inflation rate growth were Housing, Water, “The national Consumer Price Index The Antwerp-based company reported It says investigators will also look into Botswana, Hong Kong, the UEA and India. percent in March 2021 that adding to woes Electricity, Gas and other fuels contributing was 106.0 in March 2021, an increase of 0.8 a $16bn turnover in 2016 but was declared possible breaches on the laws on banks [IDEX Online] of current sluggish economic growth. 1.3 percent during the period. Food and percent, from 105.2 recorded in February bankrupt three years later, with bank debts

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EXTERNAL VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2021

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR INCLUSION IN Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) is a semi-autonomous THE BOTSWANA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY organisation of Government responsible for assessing and collecting tax revenue as well as border administration. BURS invites dynamic, AUTHORITY’S LEGAL PANEL self-motivated and qualified citizens of Botswana to visit the BURS website and apply for the following positions: The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA or the Authority) is a statutory body established under the Communications Regulatory Authority Act [CRA Act No. 19 of 2012] with the responsibility for the regulation of the communications sector in Botswana, comprising telecommunications, Internet and 1. Operational Risk Specialist – Gaborone x 3 Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), radio communications, commercial broadcasting, 2. Technical Analyst, Networks – Gaborone x 1 postal services and related matters. 3. Graphic Designer – Gaborone x 1 1. The Botswana Communications Regulatory 4. The questionnaire will be used as evaluation/ Authority (BOCRA) is in the process of creating assessment criteria to shortlist firms for the panel. 4. Principal Legal Services Officer – Gaborone x 1 a legal panel for the financial years 2021/22 and 5. HR Business Partner North – Francistown x 1 2022/2023 effective 1 April 2021 to 31 March 5. Note that selection into the panel is not a 2022. guarantee that you will receive instructions from BOCRA or the frequency thereof as that will be 2. This serves as an invitation to you to express your determined by a number of factors, not least Kindly access the advert at BURS website, BURS Facebook and twitter interest in forming part of the panel. If you are whether BOCRA requires such services at all or at pages/sites as follows: interested, please complete the questionnaire any time and the nature of the services required. (which can be downloaded from the BOCRA Website: www.burs.org.bw website at www.bocra.org.bw) and return it 6. The profiles and all supporting documents should bearing no indication of the firm’s name or brand be submitted not later than 10:00 hrs on 03 May Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ BotswanaUnifiedRevenueService/ identity (logos, slogans, colours) outside but only 2021 or such date as the Authority may advise in the inscription below: writing to the Tender Box located at the following Twitter: @TheOfficialBURS physical address: “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI FOR INCLUSION IN THE BOTSWANA Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority Director, Human Resources COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY Plot 50671, Independence Avenue Botswana Unified Revenue Service, AUTHORITY’S LEGAL PANEL” Gaborone Plot 54379 CBD, Tower Block – 5th Floor 3. Firms shall submit profiles, duly completed For any clarification sought regarding the EOI, Private Bag 0013 questionnaire and all supporting documents please contact: [email protected] Gaborone in a single securely sealed envelope/package. Contained in the same envelope will be a soft For more information regarding these positions, please contact the Human Resources copy (CD or USB) of the exact duplicates of the profiles, questionnaire and all supporting office at these numbers: Ms. M. Bothata 3638472, Ms. A. B. Tlhankane @ 3638351, documents. Ms. E. Mmereki @ 3638932.

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echnology Innovation Institute and its sub-disciplines across crucial will devise a theory for constructing (i.e., computation, memory, power, and (TII), the applied research projects. attack-resilient software that can address payload) cyber-physical systems (CPSs) T pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced The partnership with the UAE’s real-time constraints in cyber-physical and by leveraging machine learning, deep Technology Research Council (ATRC), prestigious Khalifa University spans autonomous systems (CPAS). The research learning, and advanced artificial intelligence today announced that its Secure Systems four major projects, the first of which team will demonstrate techniques that techniques. Research Centre (SSRC) has partnered explores opportunities to use machine enhance the security of CPAS software Speaking on the partnership with Khalifa University, Georgia Institute learning for exfiltration detection on and platforms, with a focus on drones. The announcements, Dr Shreekant (Ticky) of Technology, Tampere University and android smartphones. The second project cooperation with Tampere University in Thakkar, Chief Researcher at Secure University of Applied Sciences and Arts involves the development of solutions Finland comprises of a project related to Systems Research Centre leading the of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI). Secure in secure communications for power- critical infrastructure security. This project Secure Autonomous Computing work, Systems Research Centre also recently constrained wireless mesh networks while will uncover methods to reduce an attacker’s said: “Our world is more connected – and announced that it had partnered with the third investigates physical wireless ability to infiltrate, steal and manipulate more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Smart Purdue University. security and routing protocols on drone data in critical infrastructure. This research cities, transportation and other critical The announcement of these collaborations communications. Finally, the last project has prominent use-cases in areas such as infrastructure, require the highest levels is the latest in a series of announcements looks at physical layer security for diverse drone deployment, emergency services, of defence against these attacks. The by Technology Innovation Institute since unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-ground infrastructure on demand, and smart city partnerships and crucial projects that the first Advanced Technology Research wireless networks. This project seeks to data processing. we have announced with prestigious Council board meeting in August 2020. evaluate the vulnerabilities of these networks The partnership with Switzerland’s SUPSI global institutions will no doubt have Secure Systems Research Centre is one and propose efficient solutions to mitigate will explore AI-based secure autonomous far-reaching advancements in secure and of the initial seven dedicated research system weakness. navigation on Nano-UAVs, focusing on resilient autonomous system solutions that centres at Technology Innovation Institute. The partnership with Georgia security, autonomy, and resilience. The team encompass platforms, systems software, Thakkar The strategic partnerships will advance Institute of Technology in the United aims to enable secure communication and communications, applications, and data States encompasses a project that computation onboard resource-constrained integrity.” breakthroughs in the field of secure systems In March 2021, Technology Innovation on a three-year sophisticated cybersecurity Institute announced that Secure Systems project to ensure unmanned aerial vehicles Research Centre has partnered with Purdue can be used safely and efficiently in urban University, a world-renowned US-based operations. public research university, to collaborate *Source: AETOSWire

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BBriefrief The scope requires the contractor to assess, evaluate, refurbish, restore functionality of the system, fabricate and supply all the required materials and resources (Labour and equipment) for the safe refurbishment, restoration, installation, testing and commissioning of CARP Sub-Station, Motor Control Centers(MCCs), Recon plant and Grease plant. It is expected that Debswanathe contractor will useinvites his/her expertisesuitably and technical qualified competencies Citizen to advise Owned the client onCompanies value add recommendations for Management that maybe be deemed of necessary the Camp for sustained who and optimumare fullyfunctionality licensed of CARP, Recon and and Greaseregistered Plant Fire System.with the Government of Botswana with experience in Hospitality for the PTheR ContractorOVIS IOshallN be expected OF to MAN conformAG to allEMEN applicable Tlaws OandF guidelines THE regarding CON upgradeTRAC of fireTO protectionR’S system CAMP as well asAT conformance JWAN to ENDebswanaG standardMIN Eand. proceduresThe including C0VID-19 regulations and mandatory Alco-testing. service is to provide the management of camp rooms, offer cleaning, catering, land scape services and Ravin Dajee Managing Director at Absa Bank Mauritius maintenancePre-Bid Meeting: of facility with 1856 rooms. This includes preparing three meals per day for 2000 people whenBidders are the required camp to attend is a atcompulsory full capacity. site visit inOnly order toCompanies familiarize themselves who with canthe site, demonstrate the scope of works and commitment the conditions under towhich meaningful the works are to be executed. Tenderers are to meet Mr. Koziba Ndoli at the Technical block (Tlou Boardroom), Orapa Mine at 08:00hrs for SHE, Security & Social Way Induction and will ome banks across the globe have “brown assets”, and consequently, banks will employmentCARP of citizens, local procurement as well as experience in provision of services of a similar responded to the pandemic by focusing on need to find a balance between profit and then proceed to for the site visit. Tenderers are required to ensure completion of the required entry permit application process, produce Covid-19 test certificate, arrange their own transport, meals and accommodation. Please note that OLDM has a mandatory Alco testing requirement at respective entry points. S employee and customer health, payment fiduciary duties towards shareholders, and the nature and scale are invited to tender. This tender is open to all qualifying Companies irrespective of relief and immediate business stabilisation achievement of ESG targets. All must provide their own Personal Protective EquipmentSuitably (All shall wear qualified pocket 1 less00 overall). % Citize Personsn Own whoe dhave service not been providers security cleared are shallhereby not be invited allowed toto enter tend theer company’s for the (capital preservation, in particular). Of course, simply “pulling the plug” on certain whether they are registered with Debswana or not. investments - such as those involving coal and security areas. All Covid -19-test certificates to be submittedfollowing for verification services at Itekengto Debswana Hall aDiamond day before Companythe site visit. (Pty) Ltd at Jwaneng Mine: By Ravin Dajee Managing Director at Absa Bank Mauritius energy producers in countries that rely heavily on the resource to generate base load electricity The details of the Pre-Bid Meeting are as follows: Management of Contractor’s Camp at Jwaneng Mine For the majority of organisations, SITE VISIT - could result in detrimental consequences, sustainability became less of a priority, or was, including wide-scale unemployment and a Date: 4th May 2021 at the very least, relegated to the bottom of the Brief complete economic halt. Yes, banks will start Time: boardroom agenda. Despite this, many argue 08:00 – 1000 hrs shifting towards funding that meets specific TenderersVenue: Technical are Block required @ Tlou Boardroom to attend the compulsory site visit to familiarize themselves with the Site, the that in a post-pandemic world, environmental, “green” criteria, however, data and extensive Debswana invites suitably qualified Citizen Owned Companies for Management of the Camp who are social and governance (ESG) strategies will be information gathering will be required to outline scopeTendering of on services Ariba and the conditionsfully licensed under and which registered the withServices the Government are to ofbe Botswana provided. with Theexperience site invisit Hospit willality start for the pivotal to rebuilding and growing the economy. potential scenarios and how best to address rd If so, how do African banks successfully at 1100hrs on the 23 FebPrRuOaVISryIO 2N0 O2F1 MAN. ForAG EMENdirectionsT OF THEto the CON TRJwanengACTOR’S Mine CAMP Contractors’AT JWANENG MINCampE. The them. Debswana has adopted SAP Ariba – an online bidding and supplier management solution for all its tendering and supplier registration requirements. . There is no requirement to purchase incorporate ESG into overarching business service is to provide the management of camp rooms, offer cleaning, catering, land scape services and Having said this, the cost of renewable energy (GPSthe Tender Coordinates: document. Please Contact 24°36’ Mr. Oteng18” Chelane S ,at 24°42’[email protected],24” S), Telephonekindly 3648008/71348817 contact Ms. specifically Lekhidi for supplierMolokomme registration on onSAP Ariba+267 Platform 588 and Mrs. imperatives and make a positive impact in the maintenance of facility with 1856 rooms. This includes preparing three meals per day for 2000 people is certainly decreasing, and technology is Gape Masilonyane at [email protected], Telephone 2902239/71395787 for support around SAP ARIBA Platform. communities and environment that they operate evolving, making implementation and adoption 4914 or email [email protected] the camp is at full capacity. Only Companies who can demonstrate commitment to meaningful in whilst retaining profitability? employment of citizens, local procurement as well as experience in provision of services of a similar much easier. While the continent has far to go in Interested tenderers who wish to participate in the tender should follow the Steps in Part 2 and/or Part 1. Lead rather than follow maximising energy security and implementing nature and scale are invited to tender. This tender is open to all qualifying Companies irrespective of Tenderers are required to arrange their own transport and accommodation. Please note that Covid - 19 We have already seen tighter regulations, sustainable energy sources, great strides have Tenderers who are already registered with Debswana onwhether SAP Ariba they should are just registered register their with interest Debswana on the RFP or asnot. per instructions on Part 2 below. Those not registered as Debswana increasing policymaker expectations and been made in varying the energy mix. Other ProtocolsSuppliers on SAP willAriba platformapply; will therefore,need to complete thetenderers following steps arein Part expected1 & 2. to have done the covid-19 test and present the civil society pressures to comply with ESG facets banks are able to explore are loans focused SITE VISIT requirements. What’s more, investors are on green home improvements, ESG connected Part 1: Registering as a vendor on SAP Ariba negative test results (not loner than 48hrs). Number of representatives is limited to 1person per overly cautious about risk mitigation, given bonds/ funds or partnering with development To participate in any event on SAP Ariba, a supplier will need to be registered on SAP Ariba and have a valid SAP Ariba Network Supplier account and profile by following the steps below: the current environment; acknowledging the financial institutions (DFIs) to achieve specific company. Tenderers are required to attend the compulsory site visit to familiarize themselves with the Site, the inherent exposures that climate change and aspirations. 1. Go to Debswana SAP Ariba self-registrationscope page: of services and the conditions under which the Services are to be provided. The site visit will start social discontent bring with them. Not forgetting Measurement, measurement and (https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration/?realm=debswanard ) at 1100hrs on the 23 February 2021. For directions to the Jwaneng Mine Contractors’ Camp younger generations advocating powerfully for measurement Please 2. bring Initiate yoAccountur own creation hard hat, steel toed boots, reflective vest, ear plugs and goggles. more sustainable modes of living and of doing 3. Complete account registration (GPS Coordinates: 24°36’18” S, 24°42’24” S), kindly contact Ms. Lekhidi Molokomme on +267 588 One of the biggest sector debates around ESG 4914 or email [email protected] business, that increasingly only want to bank 4. Once you have SAP Ariba Network Supplier Account and access credentials, proceed to Part 2 below: with institutions who they deem to be ethical has been the effective measurement of success. All queries relating to location and time of the site visit should be raised before the date of the site visit. and responsible. Organisations can no longer For one, specific targets need to be set, whether Part 2: Indicating Interest to Participate in Tenderersthe RFP (for are Ariba required Registered to arrange Suppliers) their own transport and accommodation. Please note that Covid - 19 afford to approach sustainability as a “nice to this starts with internal auditing of paper 12noon on Monday 26th April 2021 1. Register your interest by sending an emailProtocols to Gape Masilonyane will apply; at [email protected], tenderers are before expected to have done the covid-19 test asand follows: present the have” or as a function separate from the “real” usage, carbon emissions or the extent of green business. It is critical that ESG principles become financing. Perhaps it could entail a customer Doc641751361negative test - RFP_UPGRADEresults (not loner OF thanFIRE PROTECTION48hrs). Number SYSTEM of representatives AT CARP, RECON is limited AND to 1person per Te nde rini. g Subject on ofAr theib Emaila should be “ a central discussion in the boardroom, and that and community trust index or highlight the GREASE PLANT AT ORAPA MINEcompany. – Expression of Interest” specific committees or roles are dedicated to contribution made to the development of small ii. State Name of the Company as registered in Part 1 above. achieving set goals - ensuring that sustainability businesses, education and continental capacity iii. State Name of contact persons Please bring your own hard hat, steel toed boots, reflective vest, ear plugs and goggles. building. Here, it is essential that every level of Debswana iv. Statehas Contact adopted Details of theSAP Contact Ariba person (i.e.– phonean onlinenumbers, email bidding address, postaland & physicalsupplier address) management solution for all its is embedded within the core business strategy and operating model. This could include the business participates, and that all employees tendering and supplier registration requirements. the appointment of a Chief Sustainability are held accountable. Sector cooperation also 2. Debswana will then invite you to participateAll in queries the RFP. relating to location and time of the site visit should be raised before the date of the site visit. allows for standard evaluation processes. 3. Once invited by Debswana, you will receive an email notification from SAP Ariba that you have been invited to participate in the RFP Officer, tasked to lead ongoing strategy and Tracking and reporting environmental impact 4. espond to the RFP and submit through SAP Ariba platform implementation. Ultimately, banks should be Tendering on Ariba responsible for driving the industry agenda metrics, alongside financial metrics, provides Bidders who wish to participate in this tender will need to register their interest with Monica Mpaesele- organisations with a full view of business Submission forward (bringing specific ESG deadlines closer) Kitsi at [email protected] contacthas adopted +267 SAP Ariba71383791 – an online. Thebidding closing and supplier time management for showing solution interest for all its and going above and beyond, rather than simply performance. This can help focus efforts to ensure results, increase accountability and Tenderers are requiredth to submit their respective bids ontendering or before the and 26 thsupplier May 2021 registration at 12 noon requirements. through the Debswana SAP Ariba platform as per the instructions to be provided. complying with current legislative frameworks is on 19 February 2021 at 1600hrs and waiting on additional rules to be enforced. transparency towards stakeholders, and highlight operational inefficiencies and cost saving Balancing green and green Tenders received via telephone, telex, email or facsimile willBidders not be whoconsidered. wish toDebswana participate reserves in thethis right tender to accept will orneed reject to any register tender and their does interest not bind withitself toMonica accept theMpaesele lowest or- opportunities. Biddersany portion of whoany tender. are already registeredKitsi withat mm Debswanapaesele@de bonswa SAPna.b wAriba contact should +267 71383791 just register. The closing their time interest for showing on interestthe One obvious area of contribution is green Absa Group Limited is one of the funding th financing - directing funds towards sustainable signatories of the UN’s Principles for Responsible For any enquiries please contact Gape Masilonyane at –is Tel: on +267 19 290 Fe 2239/71395787bruary 2021 or a e-mail:t 16 [email protected] companies, investments and initiatives that RFP as per Part 2 below. Banking, joining a coalition of banks globally generate the most positive environmental, who want to play an active role in shaping a This tender notice can also be viewed at: http://www.debswana.com/Supply-Chain/Pages/Current-Public-Tenders.aspxBidders who are already registered with Debswana on SAP Ariba should just register their interest on the social and economic impact, and by supporting sustainable future. These Principles provide RFP as per Part 2 below. clients to transition to more sustainable business Absa with the tools to capitalise on new models. In Africa, ESG considerations are business opportunities within the sustainable becoming increasingly important in lending development economy, whilst effectively decisions, especially those which include managing risk. Going forward, it is clear that natural resources and extraction. Lenders now institutions that don’t start considering ESG in place additional focus on the impact of the every decision (operational and strategic), will funding on a country’s developmental goals, the inevitably inhibit ongoing growth plans, and will environment and its people. also become the unwilling targets of regulatory However, as one would expect, a significant and public scrutiny. Now is the time to embrace portion of the balance sheet includes so-called (green) possibilities.

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PRESS RELEASE IDM

to Tshegetsang Junior School

Tshegetsang Junior Secondary School teachers MOLEPOLOLE of Development Management (IDM) Centre for Continued Professional Development program. the use of communication tools. The Customer Service aspect of training aimed at reminding one about the importance of a customer

improve their careers in the workplace. in every organization. IDM in partnership with the Ministry of Basic Education Kweneng she added. them a refresher training on aspects of Professional Communication and Customer Service. The training came in the form of a gesture When imparting a word of encouragement, IDM Regional Director the school performance, which according to the School Head, Ms a Mark, citing the importance of innovation, productivity, high performance traits, ingredients of success and the winners’ mindset. by 6% in 2020.

Speaking at the event, the Regional Director Operations, Steven 1 2 3 Bothasitse said it is their aim to change the education complexion of the Kweneng region, which has a total of 120 schools. He said their biggest challenge is the high rate of dropouts as a result of societal ills and pressures leading to the increase in teenage pregnancies and reduced interest in education by young people.

He also highlighted the declining performance of the schools, most of which produce poor results and the need to address the problem. Mr 4 5 Bothasitse said since he assumed the role in July 2020, his leadership team is on an intensive engagement drive to facilitate a performance turnaround in the region. Kweneng region has developed a robust strategy called #OperationMaduo and #Notwithourlearners for all stakeholders to join in and make a positive impact in the region’s

6 7 CAPTIONS For her part, IDM Country Director, Dr Onalenna Seitio-Kgokgwe said 1. Chief Education Officer- IDM found it important to energize the school teachers and personnel Molepolole Administrative to help them improve their service delivery to their customers. Authority, Ms Maria Dikeme 2. IDM Regional Director, Mr Richard Malikongwa “As IDM we subscribe to the view that teachers are the most 3. Mr Stephen Botlhatsitse, important segment of our society. Teachers have produced all Regional Director, Ministry of sorts of professionals including teachers themselves. Teachers Basic Education, Kweneng therefore deserve better in so far as their professional and personal 4. Guests 5. Participants development is concerned to enable them to continue to develop 6. Dr.Onalenna Seitio-Kgokgwe, others,” she said. IDM Country Director 7. Banabotlhe Matsime, School Head, Tshegetsang Junior Communication, which is critical to the process of building one’s career. It begins with self-awareness, personal mastery, to creation 14 News April 25, 2021 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday

ARC gives hope to creatives

VICTORIA MARUMO [email protected]

he Art Residency Center (ARC), located in the heart of Gaborone T Club, exists as a space for creatives of all kind to come in and freely express themselves the best way they know how to. The residency was founded by Maipelo Gabang, who holds the role of chairperson, and her vice chairperson, Ann Gollifer, and its inaugural exhibition was held in 2019. Gollifer said the premises is open to anyone to come and make work and originate ideas of their creativity. “Anyone can apply to be a part of our residency and we in in turn play our part to nurture their creativity skills,” she said. The application process is absolutely free and upon acceptance into the residency, the creative is offered, accommodation and food for the duration of their stay. They are further given P1000.00 to assist them with nitty gritty things such as toiletry and transport fares as they move in between places, pushing their work. The resident would then be expected to adhere to a few housekeeping rules for the duration of their stay. ARC offers residency for a period of one to three months, open to on artists at a time or a single group working on a project together. The society goes the extra mile to provide interested in projects that achieve and group, The Botswana Pavilion. She went on to explain that her work has making, they do manage to stay afloat their much-needed privacy, they are open networking opportunities for the creative, represent Botswana cultural history. ARC Shoalane joined the residency in mostly been supported by friends and those from the membership fees, which currently to the general public every Tuesday and to help them market and sell their work. has housed writer and actor, Donald Molosi, February, and while she anticipated to be closest to her, but her network and circle of stand at P100.00 for individuals and 250 for Saturday. “We just want to help creatives grow, visual artist specialist mural painting, done end of March, she has extended her friends has since grown during her stay at families for a year. ARC further keeps 25% There is an ongoing book exchange especially because most of them may lack Matthew Segopolo and Phodiso Modirwa, stay to the month of May. “My experience ARC. Shoalane is scheduled to present her of sales of Art and occasionally rent out program which simply allows people to the necessary support they to need kick- a poet. It is currently offering residence at ARC has been nothing short of amazing project, titled “Semausu sa pula ya kgojana”, their premises to their club members for come in on open days, to pick and or drop start their career, “Gollifer mentioned. She to Sade Shoalane who is a visual artist and I have had the opportunity to focus on in a two-day event that will run between 1 rehearsals and any work/event related to the off a book. Members of the society are also added that their support is not commercial specializing in performance and installation my work and grow my skills in a different and 2 May. creatives. While the residency is closed on more than welcome to donate books to the orientated, and that they are especially and also belongs to the contemporary art but rejuvenating space other than home,”. While most of ARC’s work is non-profit most days of the week, to give the creatives society’s library. MySimmer App to transform e-Commerce ‘Club crowds wild’ • Free of charge, accessible to Africa and the Diaspora • Closure of Night Clubs unfavorable but necessary’ • App available to both IOS and Android users Spokesperson for COSBOTS, Seeletso Lekgaba, said the creative industry as a whole has undoubtedly been dealt a heavy blow by the effects of the advent of COVID – 19; these inclusive of live performances by artists and the traditional retail channels through which artists sell their music. These businesses remain affected to this day. “With cancelled exhibitions, entertainment events, live performances many artists are feeling the strain due to the lack of economic activity that has resulted in lost income and an uncertain future whose resultant domino effect is a marked increase in social unrest. From the organization’s viewpoint, more users of musical works have begun to feel the impact of the economic downturn, a direct translate into less revenue for COSBOTS which in turn affects future distributions for our members,” she said. Lekgaba also said as a result of these effects, management is in discussion with users for payment plans that will not have adverse effects of business. Improving systems, processes MySimmer App launch Over the last year, COSBOTS embarked on an initiative to introduce several Crowds at a show VICTORIA MARUMO abundant talent which is offered through and compete with established retail brands various technologies to help modernize its [email protected] talent from Africans. “It will focus on offering quality and value for money. VICTORIA MARUMO approved the exemption of discotheques/ operations and increase their efficiency. live shows based on a nomination round “They will house free Wi-Fi accessible to [email protected] nightclub owners from these fees, “she said. “The first of such initiative was the ySimmer App is an aggregator with five music genres with the winners the community as well as promote a spirit of Discotheque/nightclub licence holders implementation of the Music Monitoring application designed to break of each genre, based on in app votes, self-sufficiency, compounding on the draw ontinuing closure of have been exempted from payment of these System called VERICAST from (BMAT), M the barrier free internet; the having an opportunity to perform at the factors of the artists involved in the business nightclubs is not intented to fees for a period of two years; April 2020 which uses finger printing technology. more one uses the application, the more live show wearing and promoting local and creating a platform for local music to C destabilize their businesses, but to March 2022, to alleviate them of the This is a world-class monitoring one gains points and these points can be brands, then another round of in app be broadcast with royalties payable directly rather a measure to contain Covid-19 financial burden they are carrying as a result service that has helped the company to converted into internet. voting will determine the overall winners,” to artists on playlists” Ngwamotsoko spread in the country, the Ministry of of the closure. improve matching and linking processes, The application was successfully launched he explained. Ngwamotsoko emphasized mentioned. Abaricom Communications Investment, Trade and Investment (MITI) Commenting on the question of to improve the quality and value of last Tuesday, together with a pilot project that mySimmer live is fully compliant with has partnered with mySimmer to provide says. numbers, as night club owners had hoped distributions,”Lekagaba explained mySimmer live, which is centered around local gambling legislation, and through internet service for the platform and its Responding to complaints of negligence that like other sectors, they too could be According to Lekagaba, COSBOTS can supporting and engaging local artists. local auditors in Duncan Littlefield, will users. Nuku said they are proud to be by discotheques/nightclub owners, allowed to operate with limited numbers monitor all six local radio stations and the Among the guests present was Ministry ensure fairness all aimed at harnessing part of the launch of My Simmer mobile Permanent Secretary at MITI, Kganele of people, Malikongwa said the issue of Television station operated by the Public of Youth, Sport and Culture (MYSC), and activating all artists following, on a application. “It was a no brainer for us Malikongwa said they are aware that numbers do not affect nightclubs only but broadcaster in real time. Deputy Permanent Secretary, Bruno journey to create an Africa wide talent to accept to partner Digital inclusion for the situation is unfavorable to nightclub that every sector is addressed in the manner Moreover, several other measures have Paledi, Botswana Entertainment Promoters and entrepreneurial bases for local talent. young people especially the disadvantaged owners, but extremely necessary under the in which it operates. been implemented by COSBOTS to ensure Association (BEPA) President Gilbert “Dear to us is the mantra that every talent is very important for us. Where there prevailing circumstances. “We cannot compare a bus and a club, business continuity by means of equipping “PP” Seagile, Abaricom Communications matters and that is why a pool of talent are opportunities for young people to be Malikongwa said the ministry has met where people drink and dance, whilst in a their staff to enable them to carry out most Marketing Manager, Masego Nuku and and audience can win a business, as a afforded connectivity unlock their creativity with the night club owners to discuss bus everyone is seated and wearing a mask of their day-to-day core assignments. mySimmer management. going concern all backed by other Africans and entrepreneurship, we are always first challenges faced due to closure of their for the duration of the journey,” she added. “It is our ardent hope that in the MySimmer app launch partners included through the mySimmer app, duly dubbed to provide the cognate to realize that, “she businesses and proposals were made to Equally, she said, the set up of a church on foreseeable future, the industry in Botswana YMH, Abaricom Communications, ‘mySimmer Cafe’s and Community shops,” added. consider assistance regarding payment of any other gathering is different from that can adapt to the new normal, and the world Pitch Marketing and Advertising, Gilbert he added. Abaricom, will, as a donation to the cause, licence renewal fees and accrued penalties of a night club and can be easily managed, continue to enjoy entertainment from the Promotions and FOLIO4 event consultants. MySimmer Cafe’s and Community shops, provide connectivity to all the franchise thereof. contrary to the latter where people dance local genre. This will in turn assist artists to mySimmer Marketing Manager Ketumile fully stocked up on local produce, will ‘semausu’s’ and or shops that will be set “The ministry has commenced and move about simultaneously consuming recover from hardships caused by the effects Ngwamotsoko said mySimmer live is an create new entrepreneurs, uplift informal up by the pioneers of my simmer to drive consultation on the proposal and has since alcohol. of the Corona Virus,”she mentioned. interactive live event built around the and small-scale business and producers uptake of use of mySimmer services. 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hen another Land Cruiser passes ours we rumble to a halt. W It’s not uncommon to stop and share animal intel on safari, but I’m more curious about what lodge the car belongs to and how many guests they have in camp, rather than finding what animals they’ve seen. Considering it’s the first car we’ve seen on our 2.5-hour journey from Linyanti (in the north Chobe National Park) to Savuti (a bit further south), my curiosity is at an all-time high. Ordinarily this wouldn’t be the case. Although Botswana is known to limit tourists (thanks to the country’s high-end tourism model that keeps numbers low), it never has a shortage of trucks filled with travelers dressed in beige, pocketed gear with binoculars slung around their necks. On this late March day though, khaki-clad tourists are few and far between and I can’t help but feel like I quite literally have the whole of the coveted Chobe to myself. It’s less than ideal to see a lack of tourists in a place that needs them most, but there’s no denying that having an entire national park to yourself has its benefits–not bothering about making conversation with other guests on your vehicle or sharing a sighting with the click click of cameras in your ear. On this six-day journey through Linyanti but they are reminders that while COVID areas. And although African Bush Camps plane came in, two days away). countries require). take it. “I couldn’t wait any longer,” she tells and the Khwai Concession (on the edge of changed just about everything, it didn’t has managed to fund its foundation and Despite flight limitations though, Even in the Okavango Delta–the inland me, admitting that arriving in Botswana, the Moremi Game Reserve), mornings are entirely change the bush. support anti-poaching units, this isn’t the traveling to Botswana couldn’t be easier. river system that overflows not just with from a country crippled by COVID, was in spent winding through the towering trees Botswana, like many other countries that case with thousands of other organizations Antigen tests are swiftly administered on water but wildlife, too–I hear more crickets many ways a relief. It was glaringly visible of Linyanti or the thicketed bush of the rely on safari tourism, has suffered majorly and lodges. For many, business is only arrival and PCR testing is widely available, than safari vehicles. to me how she looked like could finally Khwai Concession tracking wild dogs and during the pandemic. Many tourism anticipated to pick up in 2022. even deep in the wilderness–where nurses Which is nice, but again, less than ideal. exhale (not on me and from six feet away, of leopards. companies have laid off staff or made pay Even at Maun airport, the gateway to are available to fly into some lodges and Where I’m staying, at Khwai Leadwood, a course). Evenings are dedicated to sunset drinks cuts (though I was traveling with African Botswana’s beloved Okavango Delta, I hear provide remote tests. smart new camp that opened in early April Back in New York, my trip to Botswana on the edge of murky hippo pools, where Bush Camps and no staff had been laid off). few foreign accents and see no welcome For those unable to pay the hefty along a bend of the Khwai River, there’s feels like all but a blur. The grunting sounds the archaic animals wallow and grunt as the Pressing conservation projects have been signs in the arrival section. helicopter fee, testing is easily available one European couple and a lone American of hippos have been replaced with wailing sun bruises the sky. Followed by a glass of paused and, in some countries, there’s been With limited flights in and out (Airlink in Maun, at a site a few minutes from the traveler. sirens and, after not having reception for a wine back at the lodge around the fire pit, an increase in poaching due to dwindling flies twice a week from Johannesburg), the airport. When I ask the single traveler what week, I now have the constant news cycle the only sound being the hiss and snap of incomes. planes are always busy, but it’s merely a Travelers can either layover for the night prompted her visit to Botswana, she tells pinging my phone. And all I can think is the flames punctuated by the odd distant Tourism isn’t just another form of income bottleneck effect–in fact, I almost couldn’t (results are generally returned in 24 hours) me it was a trip she’d put on pause when that, yes, Botswana gave me hippos, sunsets roar of a lion. These days and nights are for the country, it’s a lifeline–thousands get on a flight to Maun and almost missed or stop in Maun on their way to another the pandemic struck. But now with one and less-crowded national parks, but it also no different to how a safari experience was of people and preservation projects rely my flight back to Johannesburg (which destination (for two nights, which would shot of the vaccine and weeks spent cooped gave me the ability to breathe. before the pandemic (bar the lack of guests) on these dollars, especially in remote would have meant laying over until the next fit into the 72 hour window that most up in her house, she was itching to finally https://www.thedailybeast.com/ 10th Annual BOMU Awards The purpose of this is called “vetting”, the The same applies to groups or duo Top 6 Categories purpose of this is to make sure all entries provided not 50% of the members do not Album of the Year are eligible and don’t risk disqualification. comply with the above set up criteria. 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op flight football teams have lamented the decision T by Botswana Football Association (BFA)’s decision to nullify the 2020\21 premier league season saying it’s putting football into a disarray. Clubs are not happy with the BFA decision after 1 year of no competitive football and they are running out patience as the suspension of the game is becoming a costly burden to their affairs. Extension Gunners Spokespersons Gerald Mahumba said the cancellation of the league came as an inconvenience to the club but said they cannot dwell on the BFA decision but remain focused. Galaxy Fc vs Gaborone United clash during the 2020/2021 season He said that the club has embarked Football analyst Mmoni Segopolo Sports Commission (BNSC). on selling merchandise to raise funds said that the local football is poised Instead, emanating from the for survival amid football ban. for a serious disaster ahead. normalisation of a Memorandum According to him, Gunners is also Segopolo added that it is a serious of Understanding (MoU) between in a membership recruitment drive setback for the already ailing local the BFA and the Botswana Football aimed at pushing the club fans to football as the national teams at both League (BFL), there will be football authenticate their membership or at senior and junior levels as their tournaments organised for clubs to association to the team, saying that it performance is compromised due to take part in active sport. is going very well. lack of football. The meeting also rubber stamped “Yes, nobody can afford to take so He said that BFA should not hide the BFL adoption of the Constitution, long without playing football. Here behind Covid-19 but must come out which will pave the way for club at Gunners we didn’t just fold our clear over return delays. licensing roadmap, adoption of new hands and do nothing while there is “It is bad that the football regulations and an appointment not football. We are in a Covid-19 season was nullified even before of the First Instance Body and the pandemic but as the team we are it was played. How do you nullify Appeal body. very happy that we devised ways Sua Flamingoes’ new gaffer something that didn’t happen? This is The BFA NEC comprise of the under which we continue being very bad and shows that we have long BFA President Maclean Letshwiti, active,” he said. • Ropes in Gumbo to replace late Major Bright • Club confident Gumbo will bring good results way to go,” he said. BFA VP1 Marshlow Motlogelwa, Gaborone United (GU) Chairman Football Union of Botswana (FUB) BFA VP2 Masego Ntshingane, Boitumelo Nsunge said that there • Gumbo is capable to build strong team- Analyst Secretary Kgosansa Masaseng wasn’t NEC members, Carlos Sebina, has been a promise at the beginning available for comment. Tico Kamati, Alec Fela Monyake, BAKANG TIRO we dearly miss him. But in Gumbo new players. into a powerhouse but said that it will of the year that the league will start At a board meeting held in Female representative, Lobito Ncube, [email protected] we are very happy that we found Meanwhile, Sua Flamingoes be interesting to see if he can stamp but the decision to nullify it further is Gaborone last week Saturday, Southern Block representative a perfect replacement, a veteran, a spokesperson said the nullification of authority and win trophies with the disappointing. Botswana Football Association (BFA) Sydney Kafela, Northern Block ua Pan based Botswana winner like Bright,” said Mafa. 2020\21 premier league season dealt smaller team like Sua. “We assembled a very competitive National Executive Committee Tshegofatso Balisi, Western Block Football League (BFL) Pressed over why Sua Flamingoes a heavy blow to the club because it “He is a good coach and history in and expensive team during the resolved mutually that the 2020/21 representative Olson Mantle, Eastern S debutants, Sua Flamingoes, preferred Gumbo instead of local is financially constrained just like terms of winning trophies speaks for transfer window hoping that the football season be nullified. Block representative Barulaganye have appointed veteran Zimbabwean gaffers, Mafa said he is the right man. other teams. He said as a new team, him. He coached the Zimbabwean league will resume. The nullification The meeting also resolved that Moloi, Botswana Football League gaffer Rahman Gumbo as their head “There are some of the local and they are faced with the challenges national team and big clubs such as forced us to suspend the training. an adoption of the return to play Chairman Aryl Ralebala and First coach, replacing Major David Bright foreign coaches who shown interest to secure sponsors who can bring in GU and Rollers. Our only source of now is our guidelines to be submitted to the Division representative, Sydney who succumbed to Covid-19 soon for the job who I cannot mention much needed revenue to meet the At that time he had all the big financier Zackhem who is paying Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Magagane. Also present was the BFA after joining the club. their names. The team chose Gumbo administration costs as well as paying name players and with his experience all the expenses. This is bad for our Sport and Culture Development acting CEO Thabiso Kebotsamang In an interview on Friday, Sua because of our vision to become players’ salaries. “The lack of the he can build a strong team from Sua team,” he said. (MYSC) and the Botswana National and the BFA Lawyer, Pako Moakofhi. Flamingoes Public Relations Officer winners. He is very experienced and competitive football is affecting us youngsters,” he said. (PRO) Lazarus Mafa said the club is knows the local football very well. He negatively. “Sua Flamingoes wishes to confident of causing upset and leave is the right man for the vision that the The players are not camp as we announce the appointment of no stone unturned during its premier management, sponsors and our key speak because there are no funds Rahman Allen Gumbo to the league stay. Enthusiastic Mafa said stakeholders being supporters have to keep them. Players are at their position of head coach on a Prisons Ladies in COSAFA that the team is assured of impressive too,” he buttressed. respective homes and we will only two-year contract. On behalf of all otswana Football run after hiring the experienced Mafa said that the team’s target is recall them for camp when football stakeholders, we welcome and wish Association (BFA) has Zimbabwean tactician, Gumbo who not fight relegation in the premier but resumes. This is bad for our country him a pleasant stay,” reads a statement B selected Prisons Ladies previously won silver with Township to be among the best. at all,” he said. on Sua Flamingoes Facebook page Football Club to represent Rollers and Gaborone United. “We He insisted that Gumbo is capable Football analyst Mmoni introducing coach Gumbo. Botswana at the inaugural COSAFA were very saddened as the club when of turning the club into a force to Segopolo said that Gumbo is a very Gumbo coached Zimbabwean Champions League next month we lost Major David Bright before he reckon with given quality of players experienced acquisition for Sua top sides being Caps United, after the team responded to a call for could execute his plans for the team. that are available adding the new Flamingoes. He said Gumbo will be Highlanders, FC Platinum and expression of interest. Fakude was a big catch for us and coach is also at liberty to bring in his instrumental in building the team Chicken Inn. Only three teams being Prisons Ladies, Double Action and Mexican Girls showed interest to be selected for the opportunity. The teams were Lesotho to host Youth Games 2021 requested to produce evidence to show how the club has been he African Union Sports operating, showing financial status of Council Region 5 Troika of the club and its ability to participate Ministers have announced T in the tournament. that the 2020 Region 5 Youth Games Prisons Ladies met all the set Prisons Ladies Football club which were postponed in December requirements to play in the COSAFA 2020 due to the outbreak of the tournament such as proving that championship, according to The qualifier. The first is the qualifying Covid-19 pandemic have now been they would be able to honour both Confederation of African Football phase, which will be done through scheduled to take place in Maseru, their home and away matches. Club (CAF). The COSAFA tournament, zones. Winners will proceed to Lesotho. The 9th Edition of the licensing requirements will be used played in two phases, will be the next stage and play at the final game will take place from the 3rd as a prerequisite to compete in the used as a CAF champion’s league tournament. December to the 12th Dec 2021.