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www.thepatriot.co.bw MAY 03, 2020 | ISSUE 372 P12.00 BDP MPs refuse pay cut COVID-19 • Tsogwane to approach MPs for salary cut • Backbenchers to reject Cabinet proposal confidentiality • ‘Cabinet donated their salaries voluntarily’ - BDP Whip Kablay BAKANG TIRO Chairman Slumber Tsogwane, who is “I haven’t received any official When reached for comment, BDP Letlhakeng-Lephephe MP said. critical [email protected] also the Vice President. It has always information with regards to us to Chief Whip Liakat Kablay who also Asked if they are to be forced to been believed that the backbenchers donate voluntarily take salary cut to forms part of the backbench, said contribute how he will respond, he ruling Botswana will easily accept a pay cut as donate to COVID-19 but if someone he is not aware of any information Kablay held that MPs have authority • Data censorship prevents stigmatisation Democratic Party (BDP) donation to the COVID-19 relief brings that up it will cause an uproar regarding MPs expected to take pay to decide what they do with their -Govt T backbench is refusing to take fund in solidarity with cabinet. within the party. As an MP I am also cuts. money. a pay cut as contribution to COVID- Sources indicated that most of affected economically,” said one BDP He said cabinet agreed on its He advised his colleagues that • Tough balancing exercise; patients’ 19 Relief Fund just weeks after the BDP backbench have found MP who preferred anonymity. own to voluntarily accept salary no MP should panic over issues of their colleagues in cabinet joined themselves between a rock and Another MP who has been vocal deductions adding that if there is any donating part of their salaries. privacy needs protection -Rantao President Mokgweetsi Masisi in a hard place over proposals to in Parliament and frequently differs BDP who might wish to contribute Vice president Slumber Tsogwane donating 10 per cent of their salaries voluntarily take a pay cut in the with BDP caucus decisions, said they can only do so without was not available for comment as for the next six months, The Patriot fight against corona virus. While he is against the idea of individual succumbing to pressure. “Donating his mobile phone was off. The BDP BAKANG TIRO geographic details of infected on Sunday has learnt. some are said to showing readiness public servants like soldiers being one’s own salary to COVID-19 relief backbench have been frequently [email protected] patients unlike it was doing earlier Impeccable sources inside BDP to contribute, a majority of MPs are expected to donate funds. He said fund is a sensitive issue but if there at war with Tsogwane demanding hence sparking condemnation. said the Members of Parliament are said to have indicated that slashing of he will not donate his hard earned are any plans from the party to ask that their benefits in form of both espite growing In the first place, the Minister united in an elaborate plan to reject their pay will come up with a heavy salary, insisting that government for MPs to donate should be strictly housing and car allowances be condemnation from of Health would announce the the anticipated request that they financial burden on them owing has mobilized funds for coronavirus voluntary but on my side I haven’t increased. The demands were D the public against demographics of a patient plus his donate part of their salaries. The to reasons that they already have hence it is unnecessary for any MP to got any information from the party rejected, and in instead MPs settled government over the secrecy in or her location but government request will be presented by BDP financial commitments. be put under pressure to donate. so I still take it as rumour,” the for a 10 per cent salary hike. handling information relating to stopped that noting it is guarding Covid 19 patients, human rights against risk of stigmatization. lawyer Tshiamo Rantao says On Tuesday evening, a member confidentiality of patients needs to of COVID-19 presidential task be protected, even though it has a force announced a new case of Race for Debswana top post huge public interest. COVID-19 but failed to give The lawyer, who is also the locality where case comes from convener of the Human Rights only saying is a local transmission. and Law Reform Committee of the Also, a day later Director Law Society of Botswana (LSB), of Health Services Dr Malaki remarked during a televised Tshipayagae reported three media briefing last Wednesday. He recoveries that their accurate figure opined that while there is a need also caused anxiety and he did not to disclose personal information also reveal geographic locations. of positive patients of the disease, “We cannot still disclose the as it in public interest so as to details of the recovered patients protect the public their right to because we are considering privacy is very important. “This is the stigma that could arise due a difficult balancing exercise that to sharing related details,” he government through ministry buttressed during radio interviews. of health is embroiled in. It is a Human rights & SOE matter of Public Interest vs Patient Furthermore, Rantao said Confidentiality hence not ease human rights violations has not issue,” he charged. been cause for concern during the Thamane Koolatotse Rantao elaborated that the Mphathi Armstrong State of Public Emergency (SOE) disclosure of patient information that is anticipated to be effective can help government to be able to PHILLIMON MMESO for a period of six months. mining company, that produces the putting Debswana under pressure was made redundant,” revealed a manager and will do well as MD for balance its efforts of tracing the [email protected] “The fundamental rights best diamonds by value the world is the women empowerment issue source. Debswana,” revealed one source. virus but it could be also violating provisions as contained in the over. A number of names of top who are the consumers of their The main undoing for Mphathi His undoing will be his lack of individual’s right to privacy. “In my Section 3 of constitution majority he Board of Directors of Executives have been bandied about product. Debswana and its parent is said to his hard handed attitude experience in the mining sector. opinion I think government could of them can be limited by the diamond miner -Debswana is as frontrunners in the race. company De Beers have strong towards the workers and has a bad Koolatotse Koolatotse only succumb to pressure when state for the purposes of public T said to be anxious to finalise Lynette Armstrong women empowerment initiatives, history with Botswana Mine Workers the patient is the one who gives the He is currently the General the appointment of a substative that delibverately target to empower Union (BMWU) which might work health before SOE .Lockdown is a She is currently the acting Manager for Jwaneng Mine having consent that his or her personal Managing Director to replace Albert young women in mining. One of against him. “The diamond industry reasonable limitation to fight the Managing Director after being been appointed last year with more information be divulged to third Milton, who died after a short the products of Debswana is Lucara is a very sensitive one and even if pandemic as endorsed by section 5 appointed following the demise than 20 years’ experience in the party, “he said. illness last year. Minister of Mineral Managing Director Naseem Lahri you feel hard done you don’t just of constitution,” he said. of Milton last year. She is leading mining sector. Consequently, he posits that Resources, Green Technology and who is doing a sterling job in the fire people or clash with the board He also noted amidst SOE and the race. Armstrong was the chief He joined Debswana in 1998 state could not necessarily publish Energy Security, Lefoko Moagi told mining industry. of directors as he did at Botash,” lockdown lot of conflicts or cases financial Officer of Debswana since where he progressed to the position details of positive people but The Patriot on Sunday that he has observed an insider. could be noticed will be Labour 2015 after rising through the ranks Montwedi Mphathi of section manager in 2006 before buttressed that urgency might been advised that interviews are matters between the workers and since joining the company in 2002. He is also regarded as favorite for Thabo Thamane joining DiamonEx, Lerala Diamond be needed to reveal for public still being conducted. “They are their employees due to potential Those who are gunning for a section of the board based on his He is an outsider but inside sources Mine as a Mine Manager and moved knowledge if situation worsens. still doing interviews of those who deferment or salary slices. her appointment argue that the performance as MD at BCL Mine have indicated that some within to Morupule Coal Mine in 2009 Rantao buttressed that the notion applied for the post and after that “If an employee faces salary cut business has appetite for her because and Botash Mines where he turned government enclave has suggested as Operations Readiness Manager. by authorities of curbing potential they will brief government as the both parties should engage on traditionally the MD position doesn’t the fortunes of the two mines before that he be considered for the post. Koolatotse with his immense public stigma to affected people in shareholder,” he said. SOE Covid-19 guidelines. SOE require a miner or metallurgist. he unceremoniously left. This is not Thamane’s contract is coming to an experience in the mining industry turn put blow on public interest Lefoko denied that as government regulations are clear that business “Certainly De Beers will vouch the first time that his name surfaced end very soon as Chief Executive especially Debswana armed also and safety more so that cases they have a preferred candidate should ease operations instead of for her because of her strength in at Debswana as he was once touted Officer of Citizen Entrepreneurial with prestigious Executing Strategy escalates. whom they want apointed to lead not paying employees in case the shareholder distribution,” argues to become Chief Operations Officer Development Agency (CEDA). for Results from London Business Government has recently taken Debswana. Information gathered business is not doing well,’’ Rantao an insider adding that another when Balisi Bonyongo was the MD. “Though he has no experience School is also considered to be in tapped a novel approach of not by this publication shows that added saying disputes are also advantage is that she is a Motswana. “The board was divided about his in the mining sector, Thamane the race for the managing director divulging the demographic or several potential candidates are avoidable in SOE. Another issue that is said to be appointment and eventually the post has proved that he is capable position. interested in leading the blue chip

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he United States • Train health care workers on modeling and surveillance, and government is contributing infection prevention and control and health worker training that form the T 56 million Pula ($4.65 managing patients with COVID-19 foundation of Botswana’s COVID-19 million) to the Government of to contain the spread of this virus response. This partnership has also Botswana’s COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate its impact in Botswana. led to the National Public Health response. This total includes the $1.5 • Strengthen the existing national Laboratory’s ability to scale up million in assistance announced by surveillance system and improve laboratory testing at the national the U.S. government on April 16. data and information management level, achieve certification for local This funding will support Botswana’s systems to estimate the impact of the COVID-19 testing, reduce test efforts to prevent the spread of disease on Botswana, identify risk results turn-around time from one COVID-19, treat those infected, factors that could make Botswana week to 48 hours, and increase piritual Sons and Daughters of he noted as one of the core principle and contribute to Botswana’s more susceptible to COVID-19, testing capacity. and determine how the disease is Globally, the U.S. government is Major 1 Church in Mmopane of Christianity. Spiritual Sons and preparedness to respond to global S in collaboration with Taiwanese Daughters of Major 1 Church and Tzu pandemics. spreading, which will inform public the world’s most generous provider charity organisation, Tzu Chi Chi Foundation have so far donated These investments will be health protocols to stop transmission of bilateral assistance in global Foundation, has donated over 1, 000 over 4,000 bags of rice to needy disbursed through the President’s of the disease and save lives. United States Ambassador to Botswana, Craig Cloud health. Since 2009, American food hampers to residents of Tsetseng families in 23 places. These include Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief • Investigate COVID-19 taxpayers have made available more village in the Kweneng District as part Old Naledi, Tlokweng, Mogoditshane, (PEPFAR), the Department of transmission among household COVID-19 testing to reach all • Establish an emergency supply than $100 billion dollars in health of relief efforts against negative effects of Metsimotlhabe, Gobojango and Defense Overseas Humanitarian members and conduct other research areas of the country. Two regional chain structure to bolster the efforts assistance and nearly $70 billion the COVID-19 pandemic. Letlhakeng. “The word of God is rooted The hampers contained various food in love, and preaching the message of Disaster Assistance and Civic Aid, on the virus to improve global in humanitarian assistance across laboratories will be assisted to of the Central Medical Stores and items such as bags of rice, canned food, God alone without demonstrating it in the Centers for Disease Control and understanding of this new disease monitor the presence of influenza ensure the people of Botswana can the world. This U.S. government and improv e prevention measures. assistance has helped position vegetables and fruits, among others. acts is inadequate. It is therefore for this Prevention (CDC), and the United (“flu” illness) around Botswana. access life-saving medication. Speaking during the handing over on reason that as a church, we are actively States Agency for International • Establish a Field Epidemiology • Support District Health Just as the United States partnered partner governments to provide Friday, the Head of Spiritual Sons and involved in charity” said Apostle Majama Development (USAID) to support Laboratory Training Program to Management Teams and civil society with Botswana over the past their citizens with life-saving support Daughters of Major 1, Apostle Vincent Representing Tzu Chi Foundation the Government of Botswana and build a corps of in-country “disease organizations leading community decades in its fight against HIV with during the COVID-19 pandemic. Majama said the donation was a response in Botswana is Naledi Anastacia communities through the following detectives” to catch and control health projects to ensure the more than $1 billion in assistance, For example, through PEPFAR, the by the Church and Tzu Chi Foundation Lesaumako. Receiving the donations on activities: disease outbreaks early, and prevent COVID-19 response is localized, we are here to assist in the fight United States has invested about $1 to calls by the Botswana government for behalf of Tsetseng residents, Letlhakeng • Provide 5,000 face shields them from spreading to more sustainable, and strong. against COVID-19. This funding billion over the course of our 16-year all sectors of society to lend a helping Sub District Commissioner Ikgopoleng hand in alleviating poverty, especially as Lekoape applauded Spiritual Sons and and other key personal protective districts or to other countries. partnership with Botswana, and • Assist in developing radio supplements the U.S. government’s many people lives have been impacted by Daughters of Major 1 Church and Tzu equipment. • Assist the National Public Health messages and other risk existing partnership with the we are continuing to support the Laboratory to develop a quality Government of Botswana to ensure the COVID-19 pandemic. Chi Foundation for heading the call • Train and deploy community communication tools to ensure Ministry of Health and Wellness Apostle Majama added that the to assist Government in caring for the health workers to find cases of management system in line with both rural and urban communities for health system strengthening, that care and support for people donations were a part of a charity needy, saying the donation will go a COVID-19 so that early detection international laboratory standards are well-informed of the risks and including the development of living with HIV is uninterrupted drive that the church launched in 2019 long way in cushioning people against can stop the virus from spreading. and to expand and decentralize prevention measures for COVID-19. laboratory and clinic systems, during this COVID-19 pandemic. as an exercise of compassion, which negative effects of COVID-19. Debswana’s contributes BWP 24 million towards COVID -19 response initiatives

he outbreak of the Corona Company’s Corporate Social Emergency Response Preparedness communication platforms. Of this Jwaneng and another in Mabutsane Virus Disease 2019 Investment programme’s focus area Plans in the event of any crisis. Both figure P7, 682,758 was spent on local to house health personnel (eight T (COVID-19) has had an of SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES. sub-districts’ clinics are experiencing suppliers. In addition, Debswana’s rooms in Jwaneng and 16 rooms in unprecedented impact on the entire The Company has so far spent P14 significant shortages of resources, mine hospitals also serve as district Mabutsane). global community and the diamond million on the pandemic preparedness such as front-line personnel protective referral hospitals in partnership with ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY industry, of which Debswana as a of our hospitals and operations, as equipment (PPE), for which requests the Ministry of Health and Wellness SUPPORT significant stakeholder, has suffered well as support to communities. for support have been submitted to and have to be adequately prepared. With its additional contribution greatly from the inability to sustain Over the next few weeks Debswana the Company’s respective operations. Other funds and efforts were spent of P10 million the Company will sales due to global movement will contribute a further P10 million Lack of access to remote learning due on: continue to support interventions restrictions implemented as an towards national relief efforts and to limited or no internet connectivity, Re-allocation and streamlining of at both impact communities and infection spread response measure. community support. as well as a lack of access to broadcast hospital services at both Jwaneng and national levels. As part of these world-wide In formulating its contributions media (radio and TV) for students Orapa towards COVID-19 treatment Debswana will commit the P10 interventions, the Government of Debswana has taken the following in all of these outlying communities. and patient care. million as follows: the Republic of Botswana (GRB) aspects into consideration: Since the previous month, Debswana Availing funds, facilities and P5 million for the production has also effected a number of swift The current interventions are has been proactively engaging Company employees to assist the of 250,000 re-usable masks to be interventions to prevent and manage focused on Prevention and Response, stakeholders in our immediate impact District Health Management Teams. distributed to front-line workers the spread of the virus. These include albeit with plans already developed for communities, as well as at national Enabling Government to convert such as the Police and Military, a request by His Excellency the the pandemic Recovery phases. level, such as the District Disaster some district clinics into COVID-19 as well as national Government President of the Republic of Botswana, Communities within our mines’ Management Committees (DDMC), treatment centres. essential workers and those at impact Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi for the environs are a particular focus area District Health Management Teams, Re-deployment of mine communities. The masks will be private sector to contribute towards due to their resource constraints to National Emergency Operation hospitals’ ambulances to support produced locally by citizen entities/ the national COVID-19 Relief Fund, respond to the pandemic, relative to Centre, Ministry of Health and wider healthcare efforts around individuals in line with requisite whose primary objective is to cushion urban areas of the country. Wellness, community leadership, non- the communities: Jwaneng (two health specifications/standards. This the impact of the pandemic on the Debswana runs two district referral governmental organisations (NGOs) ambulances) and Orapa (one will assist in sustaining in-country cross-section of Botswana’s economy hospitals which are already at the and other stakeholders, to work on ambulance). micro economic activity during the and communities. core of the Boteti and Jwaneng- prevention and response initiatives. Armstrong Provision of water and sanitisers to current economic downturn. Since the spread of the pandemic Mabutsane sub- district’s response The Company conducted risk the Company’s impact communities. P3 million to purchase food escalated, Debswana has committed to the pandemic. Debswana is a assessments from which an inventory A P340, 000 cash donation to the packages, provide water and various AND IMPACT COMMUNITIES medical supplies, PPE, testing resources to provide financial member of the Joint (Government of its resources and assets that can be Boteti DDMC to purchase masks, supplies requested by communities Debswana has to date spent P14 equipment, converting some and in-kind support towards and Debswana) District Disaster mobilised was formulated. gloves and other medical supplies. around Orapa and Jwaneng. million to prepare its operations of its accommodation facilities corresponding relief efforts, Management Committees through COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS FOR Provision of porta cabins for a P1.3 million to support remote and hospitals to fight the pandemic. into isolation centres, as well as these also being in line with the which the Company implements its ALL DEBSWANA OPERATIONS period of six months to a clinic in learning programmes around the This consisted of procuring related pandemic educational materials and communities in Orapa and Jwaneng. P700,000 to augment costs for medical PPE being donated by the Anglo American PLC Foundation for 24 clinics within a 200-kilometer radius at our mining operations. Technical support in the form of Emergency Preparedness training. With regard to Debswana’s employees and contractors we have ensured and continue to further consolidate the following; Purchased disposable masks, sanitisers and gloves for Debswana’s 12,000 employees and contractors who work at our operations. In the next few weeks, spend P480,000 for the production of re-usable masks for all employees and contractors. Provision of daily medical screening to employees and contractors (currently only essential services and skeleton staff are working). Providing daily COVID-19 educational messages and advice to employees via SMS and email. Provision of a toll-free number EXTENSION 5 with 24-hour for communication and wellness support services for employees. Our crisis management teams have put in place robust plans for post lockdown re-entry to our House for sale operations that will ensure compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols. This Four bedroomed home is situated in a quiet and well developed area in the centre of The Acting Managing Director, Ms. town. Lynette Armstrong had confirmed that; “Debswana remains committed Plot size- 1368 sqm, with a swimming pool, attached garage and detached servants quarter.. to play its part in the fight against the Call: 71436471 COVID-19 pandemic. Our efforts in mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 extend way beyond this pledge. Through our existing and long-term socio-economic development, Corporate Social Investment programme, Citizen Economic Empowerment programmes and our Debswana Values, we will ensure the continued support in the best way possible even post the COVID-19 crisis.” Agatha Sejoe Corporate Affairs Manager-External Debswana Diamond Company The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | May 03, 2020 News 3 Water supply improves in Maun Malikongwas pioneer SOLOMON TJINYEKA [email protected]

he outbreak of novel virtual funerals coronavirus has slowed down life in JOSEPH KGAMANYANE T general and bought everything to a the entire ceremony online. [email protected] standstill but residents of Maun says despite The rest of the Roman Catholic Church all bad things associated with Covid 19 it congregation that was giving spiritual has improved water supply in the village o live-stream a funeral on social media may seem a little bit support to the family also managed to as they have been grappling with water participate through the same platform. A shortage for a long time. T strange looking from a setswana cultural perspective, but the idea could be a few number of them comprising of pastors Prior to the outbreak of virus, Water and the choir could only attend. “…and Utilities Corporation (WUC) had embarked doable option during these era of extreme social distancing when people are restricted fortunately our family is also catholic so on campaign to disconnect water in homes we managed to boost the choir in terms for residents which had not paid their bills to pay their last respect to dead relatives. In fact families in oversea countries are singing,” Malikongwa indicated. Watching but their decision was overturned by the online the choir gave the funeral some live government after he has instructed the already streaming funerals live on Facebook and Instagram to cater for those who could with their comforting songs such that it was corporation to reconnect standpipes which not a dull often depressing occasion. not attend the actual ceremony due to Malikongwa were disconnected. Malikongwa appreciated that the digital Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) COVID-19 restrictions. The pandemic has comfort them during the time of mourning platform was helpful and even comforting. Superintendent in Maun, Molaodi changed the way families mourn the loss of to at least join proceedings of the funeral. The 2 hours long live-stream event attracted Dikgang has disclosed to this publication their loved ones, as according to lockdown Malikongwa himself is very passionate a viewership of over two thousand people. recently that water supply has immensely regulations not more than 50 people are about the Fourth Industrial Revolution Close to 300 people send their message improved in Maun. he highlighted that allowed to attend a funeral. To ensure (4IR) and feels that technology makes life of condolences through the same digital the corporation has intensified the water continued safety of mourners funerals much more easier. The IDM boss is known platform. From the comments one could supply during the Covid 19 as a way of should also be brief and not last for more to be believing that the world would be tell that indeed people formed part of the availing water as the resource much needed than 2 hours. closer to humanity if the 4IR, Artificial funeral despite having to watch the stream in this pandemic. He added that they have As an advice from those who have already Intelligence and the internet of things are all from the comfort of their homes. managed to reconnected more than 6000 done it and seen how helpful it was, families embraced. Malikongwa’s colleague Grace Mosinyi standpipes in the Ngamiland which were who are going through bereavement could “We are a very big family so to say only also waxes lyrical when she talks about disconnected. also turn to social media to allow for more 50 people can attend our funeral was like how the virtual funeral was a brilliant He also stated that they are also waiting people to attend their funeral proceedings a drop in the ocean, but the live-streaming concept, which she commends to have been for residents to tell them if they have not online. In Botswana the Malikongwa thing did help because a lot of people executed beautifully. “It was an emotional connected then they will connect. He noted family of Marapong Village last week defied managed to connect and mourn with session. I was part of the proceedings from that those who had been disconnected the corona-virus pandemic when they us online,” Malikongwa told The Patriot the beginning to the end. I do not feel like during the February’s mass disconnections pioneered virtual funerals in the country Lifestyle in an interview. I missed anything. The family had really have already been reconnected. by streaming-live on Facebook the funeral Because of the prescribed restrictions adjusted to the arrangement, something Meanwhile, Dikgang stated that there proceedings of their late mother, Florence Malikongwa says only close family members which shows that nothing can stop people is on-going conversion of diesel-operated Vinga Malikongwa. The 83 years old retired and friends of the deceased were listed to from embracing new technologies,” Mosinyi borehole engines into electric ones has public health nursing practitioner popularly attend the actual event.“We understand the said. = boosted and stabilised water supply in known as one of the pioneers of the public situation we are going through as a country “Another interesting observation was Maun and the surrounding areas. health system in Botswana was laid to rest so we had to adhere to the set regulations. that less than 50 people who were in He said that the situation has improved on April 17th at Tsholofelo East Cemetery We could not accommodate everybody but attendance observed social distancing. The and stabilised greatly – a far cry from the in Gaborone. fortunately people understood the reasons,” seats were arranged in a manner to carter water rationing of the recent past. He added Her son, Richard Malikongwa, he indicated. for that and the small crowd kept a good that they have phased out water rationing in an Executive Director at Institute of According to him, other relatives from distance between themselves,” she further Maun which was implemented when they Development Management (IDM) Collecting water from a stand pipe [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] as far as Francistown, Marapong, Borolong commended. were water shortage in Maun. who is passionate about the use of new and even in Gaborone were able to connect Mosinyi encouraged that as much as He highlighted that so far 11 of the 18 technologies in everyday life said they with them through Facebook. He added nobody likes this corona thing, those who boreholes supplying Maun have been plentiful and cheaper to treat. Kelebetseng further stated that this decided to stream the funeral live on that even people who grew up and worked can afford to use technology should go converted into electric operated. Four of the The councillor for Boseja South, development should not only temporary Facebook to allow family members, friends with the deceased were also able to watch ahead and do so. 11 are at Kunyere well-field, which are high Itumeleng Kelebetseng also attested that during the pandemic but should continue and colleagues who could not come to yielding, while the four at Shashe and three water supply has improved in his ward. even after the Covid 19 has passed. He also at Sexaxa are low yielding. He said at Samedupi settlement where advocated for the government to cancel the “While the conversion is on-going the they depend on water bourses to refill their debts of residents who owe the corporation corporation is also looking at increasing Jojo tank the water supply has improved. He to avoid being disconnected. “In this the number of boreholes in the area”, he however raised concern that now that there situation the government will be bailing out said. Dikgang also revealed that their water are high water supply residents are now the corporation their loses,” Kelebetseng supply situation was also improved by the using the water for their livestock which said recent erection of reservoirs at Kunyere was not the intended purposes and advised The councillor for Boro/Senonnori, Boaster Station, which increased the water them to desist from the practice. Kenson Kgaga has also concurred with storage capacity from 200 cubic metres to He also stated that some homestead Kelebetseng that one thing which is positive 1,200 cubic metres. which were disconnected had been about Covid 19 in Maun it has improved He explains that the increased water reconnected. He also added that the water supply which was major challenge for corporation had stopped new connection residents. He stated that since the outbreak Re a holding capacity is advantageous as it increases water flow rates, which impact but says that they have recently connected of the deadly virus he has never experienced positively on distribution. Dikgang also at Polokabatho and Matshwane ward. He any water challenge in his ward. He expressed optimism on the possible said added that they have also managed to also added that the corporation is busy flooding of Thamalakane River, which will connected some public standpipes which reconnecting some prepaid public stand be a boon for the corporation as surface is were disconnected. pipes in his ward. leboga Experts predict tough time for real estate sector domestic product. Re le FNBB, re eme le sechaba mo go lebogeng botlhe ba ba To cushion effects of the pandemic thusang mo go lwantsheng segajaja sa COVID-19. on real estate investments in Africa post-COVID 19, he said different African governments through their central banks Batswana, rotlhe re ka dira bontlha jwa rona mo go emiseng and mortgage financing regulatory agencies must urgently work out different palliatives kanamo ya mogare o. A re gakologelweng go tlhapa diatla le go for real estate industries in order to sustain itshireletsa jaaka re gakololwa ke ba botsogo. investments, save millions of low-income jobs and sustain the production of housing for low to medium-income earners. Botlhe ba ba eletsang go thusa goromente ka madi mo go To him, the commercial and retail ends can also enjoy sustainability if FDI is lwantseng bolwetswe jo, ba ka tsenya madi mo letloleng la encouraged with one form of incentive or the other. However he said, it’s necessary Botswana COVID-19 Relief Fund. that the ease of doing business index in the economy can be substantially improved if the ability to obtain a registered title for Dintlha tsa letlole: development and the planning approval Mosimanegape processes in each African country is made First National Bank Botswana easier and less cumbersome than it was Account Name: Covid-19 (Corona eal estate practitioners in the the real estate sector. before COVID-19. continent say, coronavirus impacts According to him, regardless of the The Chief Executive Officer, Tespest Virus) Relief Fund R on the industry may be the biggest gloomy economy, FDIs will still come into Gold, Botswana, Neltah Mosimanegape, Branch Name: First Place in history and could take two to three years Nigeria as the nation is an emerging market explained that the Covid-19 pandemic has Branch Code: 281467 as witnessed in the last recession. before a revamp could take place. been a double shock to the industry and real Account Number: 62848017720 This assertion was made by experts “There might be a reduction in FDIs estate professionals are very worried about from Nigeria, South Africa, Botswana, returns. There is hope and foreign investors the obvious effects especially the Foreign Swift Code: FIRNBWGX and Ghana during a webinar themed, ‘The would still come in because opportunities Direct Investment coming into the country. effect of CoVID- 19 on real estate in Africa: lay within Africa and we haven’t started to Contributing, the Managing director, The impact of Foreign Direct Investments scratch the surface. If you take co-working, Landsdowne Properties, South Africa, Mr. (FDIs) and palliatives organised by the for example, is a new concept in Africa and Jonathan Kohler said the effect of Covid19 Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors come outside COVID 19, you are going in the real estate sector is huge, especially in and Valuers (NIESV), Lagos State branch to see a huge number of investment in co- the residential space. through its resource centre. working spaces. People are going to change Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer, Setting the tone, the Managing Director, in line with the dynamic of the market.” Estate link Limited, Mr. Gbenga Olaniyan, CBRE Excellerate, Nigeria, Jemil Dawodu Lagos NIESV Chairman, Adedotun said the Covid-19 is not the best of time said the current experience could take Bamigbola said African real estate market for practitioners maintaining that in a the sector back to a similar situation in is not immune from the shocks of COVID situation whereby the financial gains 2005 during the global economic crisis, 19, stating that the impacts is being made last year, two or three years ago are lamenting that the effects of coronavirus seen and hitting the high-end tourism/ been ridiculed and simple projections are appear to be a little more severe than that leisure, commercial and residential real becoming unrealistic due to the scourge of period. developments in the short to medium term. Coronavirus. Companies, he observed are struggling He said it was obvious that most proposed Olaniyan, a fellow of the NIESV noted, financially and Nigeria is moving towards a developments in this direction will either be “African government’s purse is running dry situation where people can’t pay rents amid suspended for 12 to 24 months in different and that is indeed a point in time to re- possible wage cuts. He predicted a 50 per parts of Africa especially in countries where strategise irrespective of the level of social cent reduction in revenue or even more to oil contributes over 60 percent of their gross strata a person belongs.” [https://guardian.ng/] 4 News May 03, 2020 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday Botswana evacuating black rhinos amid poaching threat HRDC DONATES TO • Lack of tourism during the pandemic is exacerbating an ongoing problem in Okavango Delta. South Africa’s coronavirus lockdown, is believed to have been a key factor behind a spike in rhino poaching COVID-19 RELIEF FUND there.) “Every time there’s a blood moon or a full moon in Africa everyone involved in conservation— particularly conservation of rhinos— shivers,” Joubert says. Wildlife officials therefore are trying to evacuate as many of the rare animals as possible in the coming days. Rhinos Without Borders was asked to assist in the evacuation effort and is lending equipment to the operation, including trucks and veterinary supplies. With the heavy rains and flooding, finding the rhinos—difficult in the best of times—is especially challenging. They’re being spotted from the air, and then trucks are sent in to take them out wherever roads are passable, the Jouberts say. “When the area gets a lot of rain, the roads do get very muddy, and that’s Black rhino part of the romance of the place,” says John Hilton, a conservationist who with his wife, Beverly, leads the adding that it has been intensifying both National Geographic explorers attling ongoing flooding, who has carried out bird surveys VP Slumber Tsogwane receiving COVID-19 Relief Fund donations from government workers in Botswana nonprofit Rhinos Without anti-poaching surveillance efforts in at large and also run a number of of the wetland area as the regional HRDC B northwestern Botswana are Borders, an organization dedicated the past month. Since the country’s ecotourism lodges in the Okavango director for the National Geographic to relocating rhinos from poaching coronavirus lockdown began in Delta through their company Great racing to evacuate the few remaining Okavango Wilderness Project. “It’s our Corporate Social Responsibility hot spots in South Africa to areas early April, no new rhino poaching Plains Conservation, estimate that he Human Resource black rhinos in the vast, swampy part of the reason tourists want to go initiative. In October 2018 HRDC believed to be safer in Botswana. incidents have been identified. fewer than 20 black rhinos may roam Development Council Okavango Delta. The effort during there—because it is so inaccessible, hosted a CSR Fundraising Gala Reduced human presence makes it Across Africa, there are an the delta today. T (HRDC) through its recent days to find and move the and that’s part of the wonder.” In a Dinner with the sole objective of easier to move around unseen, and estimated 20,000 white rhinos but The ongoing rhino evacuation Corporate Social Responsibility rhinos—which has been complicated typical year, he says, this would be raising funds to build a house for a last month, six poachers were killed only about 4,500 black rhinos, which efforts to an undisclosed location (CSR) Programme heeded the by floodwaters that have engulfed peak tourism time, and people would needy family in Botswana. The First by law enforcement, according to face the possibility of extinction. are urgent not just because workers Government of Botswana’s call and area roads—comes after a surge of come in via air or boat, even with the Lady of the Republic of Botswana, Botswana’s Ministry of Environment, Both species live in the Okavango, are racing to beat poachers—they’re handed a donation to the COVID-19 rhino killings by poachers in March flooding and the recent rains. Mrs Neo Jane Masisi graced the Natural Resources Conservation and but only the critically endangered also trying to get the job done ahead Relief Fund on Thursday 30th April that left at least six animals dead. The rhinos’ destination in event as the Guest Speaker. The Tourism. black rhinos are being evacuated to of the full moon, Joubert says. In 2020. The One hundred thousand Botswana officials consider the Botswana remains confidential. “All I proceeds have enabled HRDC to “The Ministry is very conscious safety. In 1992, Botswana’s last native early May, when the moon will Pula (P100 000.00) donation was evacuation essential now because can say is we are taking the necessary realise its objective and we have since that poachers may try to take black rhino fell to poachers, and be full, its bright light will make it handed over to the Vice President they’re increasingly concerned that measures to protect our rhinos,” constructed a fully furnished house advantage of the lockdown and the since the early 2000s, a small number easier for poachers to find and kill of the Republic of Botswana, poachers are emboldened by the says Cyril Taolo, acting director of in Mmankgodi. lack of movement by tourists in of the imperiled animals have been rhinos without flashlights—a key Honourable Slumber Tsogwane by absence of safari tourists in the Botswana’s Department of Wildlife It is with the Funds remaining we remote areas to carry out their illegal reintroduced into the area from clue rangers look for on their night our Board Chairperson, Mrs Moggie Okavango during the coronavirus and National Parks, who declined to found it necessary to donate One activities,” the Botswana government South Africa (some of those with the patrols in the delta. (The full moon Mbaakanyi. pandemic, says Dereck Joubert, provide specific information about Hundred Thousand Pula (P100, said in a press statement on April 27, Jouberts’ help). The Jouberts, who are last month, during the first week of The Minister for Presidential the evacuation. “I’m not in a position Affairs, Governance and Public 000.00) as highlighted earlier.’’ to talk about any details regarding Administration, Honourable Kabo elatedly said Mrs Mbaakanyi. ongoing operations.” Morwaeng, the Vice Chairperson She further informed attendants It’s crucial to take this action now, of the HRDC Board, Mr Moatswi that Corporate Social Responsibility the Jouberts emphasize. Poaching Sekonopo and the Chief Executive (CSR) has been the cornerstone incidents in Botswana, of both Officer of HRDC, Dr Raphael of our existence as HRDC. We elephants and rhinos, have been Dingalo were also present during have initiated key projects under increasing during the past couple of the handing over ceremony held at our CSR Programme and these years. the Office of the President. Speaking include amongst others, adopting The lucrative rhino horn trade during the event Mrs Mbaakanyi Malatswae Primary School in the in the region is controlled by highlighted ‘‘We are confident Central District. On school term international criminal syndicates, that the donation will assist in basis, HRDC provides the school wildlife experts say. Last year, the fight against this pandemic, with teaching aid material, and poachers slaughtered more than two including investment in research, occasionally staff contribute towards dozen rhinos throughout Botswana, development and innovation, the key purchase of clothing including shoes and already that number has been imperatives of the implementation for the school kids at the said school. surpassed during the first four of the National Human Resource We have also refurbished a classroom months of 2020, Dereck Joubert Development Plan, which we as and established a fully-fledged library notes. Still, he considers Botswana HRDC have developed.’’ with access to ICT services at East one of the safest places in Africa In line with its thematic areas of Hanahai Primary School in Ghanzi for rhinos. “While we mourn every social responsibility HRDC through District. rhino that gets killed, and every its robust Social Responsibility Mrs Mbaakanyi concluded elephant for that matter, it needs to Programme continues to touch lives by applauding the efforts by the be seen in context,” he says. “The in communities across the country. Botswana Government to fight this Botswana numbers are still relatively ‘‘Ladies and Gentlemen, one may Pandemic. She further expressed l ow.” wonder where HRDC has sourced gratitude to the frontline teams who [https://www.nationalgeographic. these funds to donate towards this are working tirelessly to ensure the com/] course. The answer lies once again in safety and well- being of all. Tanzania’s three MPs die in 11 days … Covid-19 cases spike

BY RABSON KONDOWE speculation around these cases is and Magufuli is likely to be the the fact Tanzania’s leadership had nominee again for the ruling party ith Covid-19 cases on a taken a more relaxed approach to Chama Cha Mapinduzi. However, sharp rise in Tanzania, preparing for the possibility of an his handling of the pandemic might W there is now widespread outbreak than neighboring countries. only end up creating a window of speculation that three of its Ever since the virus found its way opportunity for the opposition even lawmakers who died in a space into the continent, most African though they have never won an of 11 days might have contracted countries have imposed strict election before. the virus. It’s a concern which has measures such as banning public The Tanzanian government has prompted the country’s leading gatherings including closing down been heavily criticized on social opposition party Chadema to call for churches and mosques to contain the media on the failure to give daily a suspension of parliament. virus. updates about the situation. This Chadema told its MPs to self- However, Tanzania’s president lack of updates led to speculations isolate for two weeks and stay away John Magufuli, who is a Christian, that the authorities were concealing from parliamentary buildings in has allowed all places of worship the true number of cases. Official the capital Dodoma and main to remain open in the country numbers are that there are now 480 commercial City of Dar es Salaam. despite the government at same time confirmed cases with 16 deaths. “Members of the Chadema Party promoting physical distancing. African politicians and public should immediately stop attending Magufuli has described Covid-19 officials have been vulnerable to parliament sessions and should not as a demon (shetani), and declared the disease like it’s been the case in go anywhere near parliament offices,” all places of worship to be open Europe with examples including Chairman of the party Freeman because this is where God and “true British prime minister Boris Mbowe said in statement on Friday. healing” (uponyaji wa kweli in Johnson. Justice minister Augustine Mahiga Kiswahili) are found. However, this This week, Guinea-Bissau’s health died on Friday morning it follows the has only led to a lot of criticism from ministry revealed its prime minister death of lawmaker Richard Ndassa public health experts who see it as Nuno Gomes Nabiam tested on April 29 and Gertrude Rwakatare, downplaying a dangerous pandemic positive for the novel coronavirus who died on April 20. and that it will only perpetuate along with three of his fellow But despite these high-profile the virus problem in the country. cabinet members. Nigeria’s president sudden deaths, the Tanzanian Some commentators have described Muhammadu Buhari lost his closest government and the political Magufuli’s stance as a failure to aide to the virus, Abba Kyari, often establishment have been vague as to adequately address the pandemic. called the second most powerful whether the politicians contracted Tanzania is set to hold general person in Africa’s most populous the virus or not. elections later this year to elect the nation. [qz.com - Quartz Africa Adding to the uncertainty and president and the National Assembly, Weekly] The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | May 03, 2020 News 5

PART: The RAPULA OKAILE Interrogation 2 Embattled Capital Management Botswana (CMB) chief executive officer, Rapula Okaile, is a man ‘living on borrowed times’ as the noose is tightening around him over the embezzlement of around P500 million siphoned from Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (BPOPF), through a local private equity partnership - the Botswana Opportunities Partnership (BOP). In this SERIES OF PAPERS, The Patriot on Sunday reproduces transcripts verbatim of Okaile’s interrogation before the Registrar & Master of the High Court where he was cornered by Advocates representing creditors in the liquidation process.

Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, the CMB Liquidation Interrogation proceedings have since been adjourned to July 2020 when the BPOPF Principal Officer is scheduled to take the stand. [MORNING SESSION: Friday 16 August 2019]

dv. Stais: Thank you Madam Mr. Okaile : Oh, okay no sir. Assistant Master: Mr Okaile you can have to refer to the documents for me to Master. Mr. Okaile I appreciate Adv. Stais: I thought you just said now it answer the question if you know what it answer that. A you making yourself available. comes before you, but somebody else had was for. Was it for a bonus? Adv. Stais: Alright could it have been Despite what I am sure are difficult done the work before it is presented to the Mr. Okaile: I would like to refer to the payment in respect of your loan account? circumstances for yourself. But can I on board and then you quickly have to read documents first for me in order to assist this Mr. Okaile: In respect my loan account? the outset trying and before I start trying to it and make a decision. I assumed from enquiry Madam Adv. Stais :Yes. obtain some facts from you just indicate to that long answer that it did come, at some Adv. Stais: Alright let me rephrase Mr. Okaile: No sir. you that I don’t think with the greatest of stage, before you. As chairman, at a board that question, on the 20th April respect that you have been much helpful at meeting. [audio skips]18 entitled to a bonus of Adv. Stais: So, we know it is not salary, the moment. Now we know for a fact that Mr. Okaile : No sir, no BWP2.7million? we know it is not loan. We are not sure you are an experienced man who served on whether it is a bonus. Adv. Stais: Did you hold yourself Mr. Okaile: It will still go the same, I will the board of the BPOPF. Is that correct? TO PAGE 6 Rapula out as experts in private equity, when Mr. Okaile: Yes you tendered to BPOPF this particular Adv. Stais: You served on the board of partnership deal? the BPOPF, is that correct? Mr. Okaile: I wasn’t there. Mr. Okaile : Yes Adv. Stais: You were chairman of the Adv. Stais: The company, CMB benefits committee of the BPOPF Mr. Okaile: They must have, yes Mr. Okaile : Yes Adv. Stais: Thank you. And when you Adv. Stais: You were in fact CEO of the became the [audio skips] of that company, BPOPF, is that correct? then you had achieved a level of expertise in this field. Correct? Mr. Okaile: No Sir Mr. Okaile: Yes sir Adv. Stais: Were you not CEO of the Adv. Stais : Thank you. So when I ask BPOPF questions to ascertain facts in relation to Mr. Okaile : I have never been certain of these agreements, please accept Adv. Stais: But chairman? upfront that I don’t accept your version Mr. Okaile: Yes that one the money passes, to use your examples and I am not going to refer to Adv. Stais : So, you know the private Choppies, but once the money passes for equity world and investment worlds pretty example to Kawena, that you wash your well. hands of it. I don’t accept that. Mr. Okaile : I’d say. So, I am going to ask question to Adv. Stais : So, these pleadings and the [audio skips] the facts why I don’t believe nature of the investments and enquiries that you truly believe that either. So, that are being directed at you, it is not a when I ask the questions, don’t give me strange field to you is that correct? repetitively that answer. Because I am not Mr. Okaile: It shouldn’t be. accepting that that is the version. Just as a preface to my questions. Do we Adv. Stais: Let’s be a bit more specific. It understand each other. should or it is not Mr. Okaile: We understand each other, Mr. Okaile: No, the type of enquiry that but we probably don’t agree. I am involved in right now is not a normal Adv. Stais : No no that’s fine. We can thing. I have never been involved in … of agree to differ. this sort. That is why I am saying shouldn’t be. Mr. Okaile: Okay. Adv. Stais: Yes, let’s not be obtuse. I am Adv. Stais: When for example you get not talking about the enquiry process. I asked a question as to a payment in your am talking about what is being enquired personal account, of BWP2,7million I into. That is not a strange field for you. don’t accept that you don’t know what When you say yes you accept that you that was for. Because if you put your mind know the field very well. to back. You will know what it was for. Because it could either have been salary. Mr. Okaile: I wouldn’t say very well So, let’s just deal with that. Was it a salary? because every day we are learning. I am just doing my MBA. We learn every day. There Mr. Okaile: No sir is continuous improvement. Adv. Stais: Bonus of your salary BOFEPUSU COMMEMORATES MAY DAY Adv. Stais: I am not going to keep Mr. Okaile: Like I … Advocate Stais, it coming back. I understand we all learn would be unfair to me and unfair to the every day. I am not talking generally Mr. hearing for us to remember things that Okaile you know that. I am talking about happened about 2 years ago when we have this industry in which you chaired the to be …, and like I said earlier on, the CMB THEME: End Covid 19, & gear towards BPOPF and in which you have, certainly Fund1 account did not just have Kawena for the later part of your life made it your funds. And again, those Kawena funds we field of expertise, you know this business. are going to be discussing them under the Mr. Okaile : This business is very pretext that under the understanding that Botswana’s economic independence! different Advocate, because when I was that is not BPOPF money. the Chairman of BPOPF, I wasn’t doing Adv. Stais: Sorry I am going to interrupt private equity. And under private equity you because we only have today at the Pillar 1 of the theme: (ILO) Convention on Hours of work. it is called alternative investments. So, it is moment. I am not talking about Kawena • Decent Work Programme BOFEPUSU thank frontline workers for saving lives our citizens. another area. Just like I can see that you are funds. I am talking about BWP2.7million • job creation You are gallant heroes and heroines who deserve a space in the here as advocate, you are not doing in law. that went to your private account. • guaranteeing rights at work history books of this Country. We further thank your families for There is a specific area that you might be Mr. Okaile: Yes • extending social protection, and their support and understanding the demands and risks of your dealing with. So, in this field there is balance Adv. Stais : So, let’s focus on that. Let’s mandate where you are dealing with the • promoting social dialogue work. forget about, for the moment on this stock exchange there is private equity there question, any other funds in any other is cash management. I cannot claim to account. BWP2.7million went to your Pillar 2 of the theme: There must be establishment of industrial councils in private for know all the areas. account so assist us. • Radical economic transformation formal and institutionalised social dialogue to improve welfare Adv. Stais: But as chairman of BPOPF Mr. Okaile : But we need to … • economic diversification & rapid industrialisation of private sector workers who work under deplorable working did not all those mattes serve before the • citizen economic empowerment conditions. Among others we call for research based living board at some stage to another, from sub- Adv. Stais: No, no, committees or directorates or whatever Mr. Okaile: Okay • provision of high quality & world class social services wage , Unemployment Insurance Fund, employers to respect the case maybe Adv. Stais: Assist us. It wasn’t for salary. • focus on agriculture for food security & self sufficiency rights of workers. Mr. Okaile: That’s what makes it very You know what your salary was. Wasn’t • economically empower the poor and working class complex because as a board chairperson for salary, you said so. I asked you and We will continue to demand economic rights and justice for the you come into the meeting when other then you started deviating. Was it a bonus Comrades, while we remain within our homes as per the Lock workers and poor people in this Country. people have done everything else when you that you received? Down protocols, as workers, we should be cognizant of the fact come there. It’s like going to court where Mr. Okaile: But Mr. Stais, with the greatest that this day came as a result of the workers’ struggle. History BOFEPUSU is a fortress of workers of all sectors , focusing on a witness has given you something and respect, I want you to know that even if you read it that moment to go and take a you are going to be talking about this, there indicates that, it was on this day that workers lost their lives and the plight of workers for Protection of their rights and greater decision. You are not operational or directly must be con [audio skips] you are talking jobs when demonstrating and protesting against oppressive, conditions of service. The economic struggle continues and involved in doing the day to day issues. You about. This is why I am saying, this is why slavery and very long working hours. It is the effects of the workers are urged to unite in solidarity. we shall overcome. are at strategic level where you are making I am saying to you the issue of whether the struggle on this day, which resulted in the now standard practice decisions not to derail the organisation, you money is for Kawena or BPOPF is relevant throughout the world, of the eight (8) hours working duration Yours in workers victory !!! are not doing the operations. If I was the to what you are saying so I’m going to be CEO for BPOPF maybe that would be for answering your …, but remember that I am per day, and the consequent International Labour Organization you to say that. answering your questions knowing that we Adv. Stais: Sorry it was a very long are not only talking about Kawena money answer am I correct in assuming what you and BPOPF. For instance, BPOPF is out. So, were really saying is … the question was for … whether private equity came before the Adv. Stais: Madam Master will you board when you were chairman please direct the witness to answer Mr. Okaile: Oh, you are saying the exact question. Whether the Adv. Stais: That’s what I asked you BWP2.7million was for a bonus. The question is very simple. 6 News 2020 MAY DAY BOFEPUSU PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE May 03, 2020 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday ‘WORKERS UNITE TO END COVID-19’ The RAPULA OKAILE Interrogation FROM PGAE 5 You recall this affidavit Mr. day *JOHANNES P.S. TSHUKUDU oppressive, slavery and very long working Pensions, life Covers contributions and Okaile Mr. Okaile: Yes sir Can it be for any for anything else in hours. It is the effects of the struggle on this other social securities in the workplace Mr. Okaile: I don’t I respect of which you would not have been Adv. Stais: Then on he National leadership of the day, which resulted in the now standard • Poor or toxic industrial relations with all might have to read involved in a conflict of interest? Or in Thursday 1st February, … Central Executive Committee practice throughout the world, of the employers including government as the extensively. BOFEPUSU. National leadership [audio skips] which the company had Mr. Okaile I am T eight (8) hours working duration per day, employer. Adv. Stais: No, of BOFEPUSU Affiliates Unions, All the received no benefit for that payment? finished with that and the consequent International Labour • Refusal to allow unionisation of it’s not necessary. working Class of the Republic of Botswana Could it have been anything else than affidavit you have Organization (ILO) Convention on Hours employees in most workplaces ( particularly You are welcome and fellow citizens I wish to greet you all those 3 that I mentioned? confirmed factually of work. in to but let me just this morning in this historic day (Workers Mr. Okaile: It still goes back … that is what happened. I would like to applaud and thank all private sector) ascertain 2 aspects Day/May Day). So, the bottom line, the frontline workers for their splendid In the midst of these challenges, the Adv. Stais: Poten …no, potentially, from it. And I am BOFEPUSU is a fortress of workers, what I am really trying performance in serving the nation ever Federation is calling all workers to be could it have been for anything else in sure you can confirm focusing on the plight of workers for to ascertain, when since the first case of Covid 19 was united especially in the era of Covid 19. We whatever context you want to use it in. it without reading the protection of their rights and greater Mr. Collins left, he had discovered in Botswana. We are all aware therefore would like to appeal and plead Mr. Okaile: It still goes back for me to affidavit. conditions of service. As a Federation we received no information and that they started the war against Covid with all workers both formal and informal have the document. have a role to play socio-economic and 19 with limited or no Personal Protective to stay home, to save themselves from The first is …. had access to no files, and he left Adv. Stais: Alright, so give us 3 other the premises without taking with him political matters of this Country and shape Equipment exposing them to direct danger contacting Corona virus as we need you safe Mr. Okaile: [reading through examples what the 2.7million paid for anything. Correct? public policy. We are nearing completion of contacting the virus. These are patriots, and alive, to continue with the struggle of affidavit] of our “Workers Manifesto/Workers presuming that there is context to this. Mr. Okaile : Yes the heroes and heroines who deserve a economic liberation of the workers. Adv. Stais: You recall the affidavit Mr. Charter” which outlines the position of the Mr. Okaile : It could have been dividend Adv. Stais: So then on Thursday 1st central place in annals of our history. We need to cooperate with both Ministry Okaile Federation on number policy themes, the The 2020 worker’s day commemoration of Health and Wellness and Government or bonus February, in what has been criticised Mr. Okaile: Yes sir. Charter will be launched in July 2020, and calls for all workers of this Republic in general safety measures against this Adv. Stais: Okay lets, dividend in by the courts, your conduct and that of shared with all political parties, civic to UNITE TO END COVID 19 AND pandemic. It is possible to defeat this Covid respect of which shares? Dividend Adv. Stais : You recall the facts? your former attorney, whilst pending in Lobatse an urgent ex parte application society and the rest of citizenry. We are GEAR UP FOR BOTSWANA’S TOTAL 19 challenge if we can unite and do as we Mr. Okaile: I own 25% of CMB Mr. Okaile I have given you opportunity pursuing the working class agenda in the ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. This are advised by the health professionals. for you to peruse it. You have been through was brought in the court in Gaborone Adv. Stais: So, were you entitled to a economic struggle for empowerment of is most appropriate given the numerous Let us utilise the quarantine duration of it. You are now going through it again. Let where the appointment of the statutory dividend on the 25th of April? workers and the poor. challenges workers of this Republic are Covid 19 lockdown to introspect with the me take you to the foot of the first page, manager was suspended. You recall that? Before I go further to address the facing at their workplaces on daily basis. sole aim of refocusing on our labour and Mr. Okaile : I said Madam Master that I paragraph 4. Mr. Okaile: Yes. workers of Botswana and the entire Some of those challenges just to mention national challenges. The Covid 19 dark would want to have the source documents Mr. Okaile : Okay Adv. Stais: Immediately after that, for me to respond to this. But I ... nation I need to pay homage to our fallen but a few are: cloud has proven how vulnerable workers Adv. Stais: This is Mr. Peter Collins. NBFIRA brought an application to Adv. Stais: Alright hero the revolutionary and militant Cde of this republic are especially those in He says “On the 30th January I was rescind that Order because they hadn’t Mr. Okaile: But I can see that the advocate Mandela Manyenyengwa, the then 1st vice • Poor or low remuneration (wages/ the private sector. Immediately after the appointed by the Applicant to be the been told that the ex parte hadn’t been wants to get the answers through the back President of BLLAWHU who passed away salaries) creating the working poor class of nnouncement of Extreme Social Distancing statutory manager” Paragraph 6, over heard on the 1st. door. I would be able to do that . on Saturday. I request that we observe a citizens by government, the following day a number the page “on the day of my appointment And whilst in court arguing the matter, Adv. Stais: No, I am not through no back moment of silence in his honour wherever • Lack of job security (are easily fired ) of ruthless companies started forcing their at 8:45am I attended at the offices of the or immediately thereafter, because the door. We’re talking to each other right at we are. May his soul rest in eternal peace. • Casualization of labour which breeds employees to take unpaid leaves, cutting Fourth Respondent.” Nothing about this statutory manager’s appointment had the front. What I am asking you simply It is for the first time in the history of precarious jobs their monthly pays without engaging either is new. You’ve already confirmed this to been suspended the bank accounts is the following, and I will tell you why let the Republic of Botswana after fifty four • Unsafe workplace environment the employees or their representatives (trade me earlier. were unfrozen and BWP10million, (54) years of Independence that we find • Limited or inadequate workplace safety unions leaders) under the pretext that, their me give some context, with the greatest of approximately, was removed from CMB’s Paragraph 10 all workers forced to commemorate their resources or equipment, personal businesses have been affected by Covid 19 respect, I know that the amounts that we bank account. Is that correct? “the Fourth Respondent then left the worker’s day behind closed doors due to protective clothing e.g. Cresta Hotels to mention but a few. are talking about here are eye watering for Mr. Okaile: Yes sir meeting to consult with [audio skips]” the global pandemic by the name of Covid • Harassment at the workplaces by When the war against covid 19 started the the rest of us mere mortals. We are talking Is that correct? Adv. Stais: And that cleared out 19 (Corona Virus that hid the world since Employers country did not have Personal Protective about BWP600million that was invested Mr. Okaile Yes that transactional account, leaving December 2019 from the city of W in • Inadequate on job training /in-service Clothing for all frontline workers casting a through CMB. Adv. Stais: Paragraph 14 “the approximately BWP200,000.00 in the China). training dark cloud on the nation inn as far as their I know from the analysis of the Fourth Respondent returned and was account. Is that correct? Comrades, while we remain within our • No protection of both workers’ safety is concerned. General equipment of financials that between yourself and Mr. accompanied by attorney Mr. Kanjabanga. homes as per the Lock Down protocols, as and human rights at the workplace by testing, masks to prevent the further spread Marsland BWP100million was paid to Mr. Okaile: I am not sure what was left Is that correct? workers, we should be cognizant of the fact Employers of the virus were all to be sourced outside your personal accounts. Through the 3 but … Mr. Okaile: Yes that this day came as a result of the workers’ • Lack of decent accommodation the country leaving it vulnerable because companies. So may be BWP2.7million Adv. Stais: You can accept it. I’ve got Adv. Stais: Paragraph 16 struggle. History indicates that, it was on • Industrial class workers (low salary most states needed the same for their is not a big enough figure for you. But if the documents; I’ve got all the bank “Mr. Ziga, …” this day that workers lost their lives and jobs scaled workers) don’t qualify for medical citizens. somebody had asked me what I got paid statements. I can show you Who we know from the affidavit had when demonstrating and protesting against Aid, BWP2.7million for 2 years ago, I would Mr. Okaile: Okay TO PAGE 8 immediately answer it. That is why I accompanied Mr. Collins? Adv. Stais: So, for the moment lets simply don’t understand why you’re not “… made it clear that the statutory accept. But the P10million was removed. able to recall that. manager was present to take control and After all of that. Do you have a had taken control of the management of Mr. Okaile: Yes comment the First Respondent Adv. Stais: Just moving forward a Mr. Okaile: Yes, my comment would be Paragraph 17 little bit speedily. The suspension was I will still need the documents for me to “Mr. Kanjabanga protested …” then rescinded on 2nd February. So Mr. respond. Now I am assuming this was under Collins was again in position as statutory instructions but be that as it may, “…by Adv. Stais: Alright. So, let’s then deal manager. But through your instructions, saying that and it is quoted or words to with the documents. Let me give you a your attorney wrote letters, there’re press similar effect that “you are not going to timeline and assist me if I am wrong. reports, statements in the press, that you take control. Just because that you believe would not recognise his appointment. Mr. Collins was appointed as the statutory that some kind of law allows you to that. And would not co-operate and would manager on 30th January 2018. Is that He continued that his clients’ rights had not grant him access to the rest of the correct? been violated. The reference to his client’s premises. Is that correct? Mr. Okaile: Yes rights are to CMB. Is that correct? Mr. Okaile: Yes. MAY DAY 2020 MESSAGE Adv. Stais: He went to the premises of Mr. Okaile: Yes. Adv. Stais: Thank you. During one of Fraternal greetings from the leadership of BFTU and its affiliates to all workers on this day that has CMB, just by the way those were also the Adv. Stais: “He also made it clear that the matters that was argued, on 22nd Fraternal greetings from the leadership of BFTU and its affiliates to all workers in Botswana are earning. premises for CMB Fund1 the First Respondent, We know that is been set apart to commemorate the challenges, triumphs and heroic achievements of workers all March, His Lordship Mr. Motumise was on this day that has been set apart to commemorate the challenges, triumphs • We have also seen more evidence that job security in the private sector Mr. Okaile: Yes CMB from the headnote to the affidavit, and heroicover achievements the world. of workers all over the world. is of major concern. “…would not surrender control because compelled to express the view that your • Occupational Safety and health standards are not put in place nor Adv. Stais: On the morning of instructions and the perception as to th that would be unlawful.” May Day May or Labour Day Dayor Labour has a rich Day history has dating a rich back history from the dating 19th backadhered from to the largely 19 dueCentury to the absence and forof a national more OSH than policy 100 to be put 30th January, immediately upon his Correct the position of law by your attorney and Century and for more than 100 years the day has been epitomized by in place. appointment. Is that correct? years the day has been epitomized by workers chanting, demonstrations, protests or marching in Mr. Okaile: Yes. that the statutory manager appointment workers chanting, demonstrations, protests or marching in large numbers on • Companies in Botswana do not have business continuity plans and the Mr. Okaile : I said yes, yes. the streets.large The 2020 numbers May Day oncommemorations the streets. will Thego down 2020 in books May as Dayimpact commemorations of the lockdowns has will been go direr down as a result in of books not having as these plans. Adv. Stais: “Mr. Kanjabanga, … remains in that period where your relief historic withhistoric events showing with events once more showing our resilience once as moreWorkers our globally resilience • The as Workerslack of updated globally data on are population challenged dynamics to and STAY labour force Adv. Stais: You were present Paragraph 19 that you had obtained to set it aside had are challenged to STAY HOME to PROTECT LIVES. Nonetheless, we have has made implementation of relief measures cumbersome particularly in been rescinded. All that. HOME to PROTECT LIVES. Nonetheless, we have found new ways of Uniting despite the physical Mr. Okaile : Yes “…then mentioned that he would be found new ways of Uniting despite the physical spaces and Extreme social dealing with the informal sector. writing a letter that would communicate Mr. Okaile: Yes, I do distancingspaces measures that and are Extr in placeeme as we social continue distancing our battle against measures the that • Gender are Based in placeViolence asneeds we to be continue given serious our attention battle Adv. Stais: At that time, all the the position of his client by the end of that invisible enemy.against the invisible enemy. • Our health system preparedness is lagging behind documents for the company, companies, Adv. Stais: Despite that, you didn’t co- BFTU recognizes and SALUTES workers in the retail and food sectors, We have been disappointed by the suspension of the right to industrial CMB Fund1, and I’m going to refer to it as d ay.” operate, and Mr. Collins didn’t get access security guards, sanitation services, fire services, nurses, doctors, social action in the regulations and the unilateral deferment of the employees His client is CMB. Is that correct? BFTU recognizes and workers in the retail and food sectors, security guards, sanitation Fund1, and CMB were housed premises. to the premises. Is that correct? Did Mr. workers, all health workers, armed forces and all other frontline as well as 2020 salaries both in the public and private sectors. However, the exposed Mr. Okaile: Yes. Collins receive access to the premises? essential servicesservices, workersfire including services, the media. nurses, We appreciate doctors, the work social they workers,gaps and all weaknesses health provide workers, opportunities armed for forces Botswana and to improve. all The Mr. Okaile: Yes. Adv. Stais: As a matter of fact, let’s Mr. Okaile: Immediately after that was continue otherto do while frontline risking their as welllives and as those essential of their servicesloved ones workersand Decent including Work Country the media. Programme We appreciate (DWCP), Sustainable the work development Adv. Stais: The reason why we know dedicate this year’s May Day to their struggles. We will continue to advocate Goals (SDGs) and ILO Labour standards, especially recommendation 204 quickly turn forward to paragraph 26. pronounced, we … I did give him access. for a specialthey COVID-19 continue allowance to do for all while risking their lives and thoseon formalizing of their the loved informal ones sector, and offer dedicate a gateway for this the year’s recovery of our this is because they were removed from There is confirmation that Mr Kanjabanga Adv. Stais: Did he attend, at the frontline workers.May Day to their struggles. We will continue to advocateeconomy. These for a are special instruments COVID-19 that can be allowance used in coming for up with all the post Grant Thornton’s offices the previous had in fact written the letter for and on COVID-19 economic strategy which must be focused on creation of decent year, March 2017 when you changed your premises? frontline workers. behalf of the First Respondent - CMB We also appreciate the contributions of the Labour Sector Tripartite and productive jobs, OSH and protection of Jobs to reduce the number of registered office. Is that correct? Mr. Okaile: He told me to leave the keys Forum chaired by the Minister of Employment, Labour Productivity and people who are dependent on state handouts. Nonetheless, there is need Can we go back to paragraph 22? This at NBFIRA office and I did that. Skills DevelopmentWe also for appreciate efforts made the in ensuring contributions that workers’ of rights, the Labour Jobs for Sector all stakeholders Tripartite to promote Forum social chaired dialogue, by negotiate the Minister in good faith and Mr. Okaile: Yes is Mr. Collins speaking, “I then asked a and livelihoodsof Employment, are protected during Labour this difficult Productivity period. We recognize and Skills and Developmentimprove consultations for in efforts workplaces made so that in companies ensuring in Botswana that subsist Adv. Stais: I am going to hand to you, follow up question, enquiring whether Adv. Stais: Okay. So that was on 22nd appreciate all employers who have promoted social dialogue and the spirit of the pandemic challenges and resume work as soon as possible. March? workers’ rights, Jobs and livelihoods are protected during this difficult period. with your leave Madam Master, and if I was to stay on the premises would I give and take this far in the struggle against this pandemic, special recognition Trade Unions in Botswana must unite and contribute to coming up with perhaps, I am not sure what numbers goes to Football teams and the Botswana Football Association (BFA). This solutions that would help in the recovery of the country’s economy. We be given any access to information that I Mr. Okaile: I can’t remember the dates, we highlightWe because recognize the arts, and creativity appreciate and sporting all sector employers has had little who havemust be promoted adamant and social resolute dialoguein insisting on and strengthening the spirit of social of dialogue have been given to the other documents might need to pursue my duties and Mr. but I know that immediately that was that have been handed in by Mr. Ziga, the assistancegive this far. and We commemorate take this far this inyear’s the May struggle Day under againstthe theme; this pandemic,structures at all special levels as recognition well as promotion goes of to bargaining Football in good faith Kanjabanga answered [audio skips] tive – pronounced I gave him the ... principles. first was the bundle the Oakile bundle no access to information“ Adv. Stais: That was the 22nd March ‘Trade Unionteams Unity and thefor Political, Botswana Socio-economic Football Association gains and (BFA). This we highlight because the arts, creativity and then there were the bank statements. Paragraph 23 when his Lordship Mr. Justice Motumise Improvedand Conditions sporting ofsector emplyment’ has had little assistance this far.The duty to educate employees and our members lies with both social So, whatever that was we can number this We draw inspirations from the theme of the ITUC Africa congress held in partners and we urge unions to also contribute in educating their members “I then asked another follow up confirms that the statutory manager is from. question on what would happen if I [I NovemberWe 2019, commemorate calling for all African this trade year’s Unions May to uniteDay andunder make the a theme;on COVID-19 preventive measures. Safety and health measures must be lawfully in place, despite the on-going war difference. We strongly believe that Unity of trade unions is the only way enhanced in workplaces as workers prepare to return to work. This is critical I am not sure if Mr. Ziga actually have inserted the “I” went to inspect some between the parties. that trade unions can make a difference and ensure that workers’ rights to make sure that workers are safe at work and risks for contracting the virus numbered them Madam Master. No, he [audio skips] on the premises to which I Mr. Collins says, when he gained access are protected and socio-economic gains achieved for a post pandemic in the course of work are minimal. didn’t. I did see to remind him. Could we was told I would be restrained. I pressed new normal that guarantees protection of workers at workplaces through and you say that was for the first time on improved Weconditions draw ofinspirations employment. from the theme of the ITUC AfricaBFTU has congress been working held with Botswana in November Informal Sector 2019, Association calling (BOISA) number them, the first big bundle then further on the issue and I was informed by the 22nd, approximately, of March, that perhaps “RO1” and the bank statements Mr. Kanjabanga and Mr. Laurence … “ for all African trade Unions to unite and make a difference.to add to their We voice strongly and assist believe the association that in Unity dealing of with trade issues affecting there was very little [inaudible] on the The new 2019 Corona Virus Disease has greatly affected our social norms, the sector. We urge Government to extend social dialogue to the informal “RO2”, in which case this will be “RO3”. From the same company as Mr premises. Do you dispute that? ethics andunions other social is thephilosophies only way and thatby so tradedoing influenced unions canconsumer make asector difference through BOISA and and ensure BFTU so that that assistance workers’ can rights be promptly are provided Master RO1 is the document dated June Kanjabanga we know from the affidavit Mr. Okaile: Yes, I do. Because that’s the behaviourprotected and shaped new and public socio-economic buying trends. Trade Unions gains must achieved therefore forto a the post large pandemic number of affected new informal normal sector that workers. guarantees 2016 Liquidator Ya that’s the one “…that their security would restrain rise up to advocate for employment and wage protections. office I was using. protection of workers at workplaces through improved conditions of employment. me, if necessary, physically “ Paragraph 24 In conclusion, we urge all workers to continue practicing good hygiene and Adv. Stais: Yes, Madam Master that Adv. Stais: So, is Mr. Collins lying? We must work together with employers and the Government to come up social distancing measures and wish all comrades a SAFE MAY DAY. would … And then The Bank statements, “towards the end of the meeting Mr. Mr. Okaile: Culturally, in Setswana I can’t with better, more improved ways of ensuring that livelihoods are protected. may I suggest then if they don’t have a Kanjabanga said that “my instructions Let us stay Home, Protect our Families and communities. say that to an elderly person. But I disagree Botswana Government like most African governments implemented, since number then RO2 [that is from yourself] “are that there Mid-March, social distancing measures to prevent COVID-19 breaking won’t be control handed over to Mr. with what he has said. out into a full-scale epidemic and a national health crisis given our limited Let us all keep well and prepare ourselves to contribute to the rise of And then this one that I have just Collins” or words to similar effect. It Adv. Stais : Yes. I understood, in fact resources. We commend the Government of Botswana for having acted Botswana post this pandemic. handed up Madam Master would be RO3. became clear that nothing further could you were a little bit stronger in your view swiftly and timely to avert the spread of the Virus in Botswana. We also need It is a very short affidavit by Mr. Peter to appreciate that the pandemic has also brought to light our challenges Aluta continua. be achieved in the meeting and Mr. Ziga yesterday, I may have misunderstood you, Collins as statutory manager in NBFIRA’s and shortfalls as a country and indeed exposed the enormity of these Long live BFTU confirmed so. I then announced and and please correct me if I am wrong. I see rescission application. It was, I’ll give you ‘weaknesses’. Viva comrade for the record that I was leave under that you had not only accused Mr. Collins Solidarity Forever. the case number, because it doesn’t appear • The virus has shown that Botswana population is characterised by the reservation of my rights of hiding documentation, in fact you had working poor - people who work every day but do not earn enough to be on this document, Mr. Okaile is familiar Is that, in a nutshell, maybe one may referred to Mr. Ziga as well. Being the able to save enough money for a crisis. Thusang Butale with this document because he filed an Secretary General differ with the words, or with the inclination attorney at the time for NBFIRA, or did I • This is largely caused by mediocre salaries that majority of the workers answering affidavit as did Mr. Kanjabanga perhaps, what happened factually on the misunderstand you? to this. The case number is UAHG23/18. The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | May 03, 2020 Opinions Reviews & Analysis 7 ,

OF COVID~19 AND BASIC What does the Bible say about rape? EDUCATION (Where to from here) about in the Bible. healing as a survivor of rape, contact we cannot certainly point to a period Surprisingly, there are several very me and I will give you her contacts. when we are going to be free of this explicit stories written in the Bible The journey isn’t easy! We hope virus as a society. We therefore need about rape. I will just give you the strict laws are put into place by some medium to long-term measure references of two stories and quick our government and swift harsh that will allow for schooling whilst highlights of a third. You can read punishments are given to deter this having the idea of Coronavirus at the stories of gang rape and entire tribes awful crime, but there is hope after back of our minds. ‘Double-Shift’ avenging the violation of their sister this life shattering violation on your system may just do the trick. The after being raped in Genesis 34 and precious body. God can shine light new norm is social distancing with at ASHLEY THABA Judges 19-21. into the darkness that you may feel least one metre between two persons. recently led a youth dialogue 2 Samuel 13 tells us that Amnon now surrounds you. And to the The average enrolment of a senior to discuss the issue of rape. Many was the half-brother to Tamar. The person who is contemplating raping secondary school for example is I wanted to know what the Bible Bible says he “loved her”… if you read another, please consider this verse, around 1200-1600. Splitting these says about rape, so I thought I would the story, you can see he was filled “There is a way that seems right to a numbers into two, should give us a extend my answer to this week’s with LUST for her because as soon as for instant gratification made him woman who was dishonored in this man, but in the end it leads to death” IGNATIOUS NJOBVO’s minimum of 600 and maximum of column. he “had” her, he was disgusted with so blind that he could only think of way was not shamed nor ignored. The (Proverbs 14:12) Learn from the story HEART OF THE MATTER 800 per school. This should allow for I will briefly summarize the actual himself and with her and immediately himself – not the fact that he would crime was dealt with in such a way of Amnon. No matter how you may some social distancing. Suppose we stories of rape that are talked about in and forcefully sent her away after the literally RUIN this girl’s life that he that God defended her innocence and burn with passion, you will always oronavirus has disrupted accord 30 minutes per lesson with the pages of scripture. Then, we will “act”. The Bible tells us due to the way supposedly “loved” and ultimately his ensured her reputation wasn’t spoiled regret hurting another person in this all programs in economics, the first lesson beginning at 0700hrs, talk about the practical applications she was disgraced, she lived the rest sin would bring his own life to an early for life by a selfish man’s actions. His way. You will never have a peace of C health and education. All we can have one school knocking for us in dealing with rape. To add a of her life in the home of Absalom, end. laws shielded her from blame and mind nor experience true joy in life efforts and focus are now on how to off by 1200hrs. The other school disclaimer, although I realize that both her brother, as a desolate woman. To contextualize, in ancient times, shame! She was not to be discarded if you continue to abuse and violate prevent the spreading of the virus can begin lessons at 1230hrs and women and men can be raped -for In the end, her brother Absalom a woman’s virginity was her most but rather protected and the violator another person’s body for your and ultimately eradicating it. The knock-off at 1630hrs. Better still, all the purpose of this article, I will focus was so full of hatred for Amnon for valued prize. If it was known a woman was to be severely punished. The man pleasure. Your temporary satisfaction challenge in tackling the virus lies completing classes can be coming in on a man raping a woman since that this disgusting act that he eventually was not a virgin, then no man would must bear responsibility! Any woman will hurt both you and your victim in the fact that COVID~19 remains the morning while the rest can always is generally the type of rape we read murdered him. Amnon’s intense need want to marry her. In a time where who has suffered this should know and you will answer for your actions unknown in many aspects. We be coming in the afternoon shift. women couldn’t own property, have a that God loves you; He sees you and one day – if not in this life then for cannot confidently predict how As a desperate measure, this can be job, or many other civil rights we take He is a just God who is disgusted sure on Judgement day when you long it will take to fully eradicate effected beginning or end of August. for granted today, without marriage with what has been done to you. The stand before the All-knowing and the scourge. We can only therefore The scheduled suggestion is premised a woman’s life would be destined person who is abusing you will have All-seeing God. remain hopeful that a vaccine on the fact that schooling for the COVID 19 and Pregnancy for immense hardships. The security to stand before God one day and will I feel there is more to say on this will be found as soon as possible. completing classes should have *MOTHUSI NCUBE antenatal care remains an important of marriage provided protection be held accountable. He sees and He issue – like what do these verses teach That though should not stop us allowed us to make an assessment part of maternity care as it allows and provision and ensured her the cares!During the youth dialogue, I us when we have been hurt by other’s from planning for the future. As of how effective the precautionary actions (even if it isn’t rape), what orona Virus disease also for close monitoring of pregnancy hope of legitimate children whom heard a moving testimony of a girl an educator, my work has been standards would have been when does the Bible say a rape survivor can referred to as COVID 19 development and management would grow up and bless her even if who had been raped by a relative from disrupted too. I can’t render applied to a small number of people something happened to her husband. a young age. She testified that to cope do to move on, what does the Bible say C has caused so much stir of disorders associated with the my services conveniently to my in a school.Coronavirus is giving us One moment of passion brought ruin she had literally stopped feeling – she about the perpetrator who has done customers. My main customers globally and has challenged many pregnancy and birth preparedness. the opportunity to be aware of the to an entire life time of happy hopeful felt dead inside. In fact, she had tried this but sincerely wants to repent, and (students) are living under immense health systems with shortage of The Royal College of Obstetricians importance of public health. We resources, and an outcry from all dreams for Tamar. to kill herself many times. Then, one from a social perspective what we can stress, uncertain about their future in are dealing with COVID~19 today, and Gynaecologists, the Royal do to show the love the Bible models corners. The infections with COVID Sadly many beautiful women and day she read that God could bring education. A temporal school closure God forbid we don’t know what College of Midwives and Ministry for us to our neighbors so we prevent 19 has shown detrimental effects young girls today can relate to being beauty out of ashes, that God could meant to observe the World Health we could be dealing with in future. of Health and Wellness suggest robbed of their peace of mind and turn mourning into laughter and this from happening all together! We on vulnerable people such as those Organisation protocols to prevent Therefore, all reason point to a need that pregnant women infected with hopeful dreams. Men who treat women that God could work all things for are out of space so come back next with weak immune systems, among the disease from spreading has been for a long-term strategic measure COVID-19 are still most likely as an object of their pleasure ruin their the good of those who love the Lord. week for part B of this answer! them the elderly and those with pre- effected. It is therefore important that would be effective even in to experience no symptoms to lives. Survivors of rape speak of how it Psalms 9:9 promised her, “The Lord Ashley Thaba is a popular author, that we start thinking of schooling in existing illnesses. With this in mind, desperate times. In this case, I am of mild illness from which they can literally kills them inside to be violated is a stronghold for the oppressed, a motivational speaker and media the era of Corona and subsequently there has been questions about the view that we consider a massive make a full recovery. For those and overpowered in such a horrific stronghold in times of trouble.” Her personality. You can view some of post-Corona. how this infection affects pregnant investment on ICT. We must come who develop serious symptoms or manner. face beams now with a joy that for her work on her YouTube channel: This opinion seeks to offer to terms with the fact that e-learning women and their unborn babies. delayed recovery, it may suggest that Deuteronomy 22:25-27 displays over a decade she never thought she Ashley Thaba or on her website www. contemporary measures on how is not just a lockdown mitigating There are palpable fears on its effects a pregnant woman is developing a that God HATED rape too – so much would feel again. Her words, “God ashleythaba.com. You can buy two of we can forge ahead with education arrangement, but a new norm of on pregnancy though not much more significant chest infection that so that the punishment was being took my heart of stone and gave me a her books, Dive In and Conquering at basic level. The first idea that doing business in our schooling. information is available on this. requires enhanced care. The general stoned. In a world where women had new heart”. She said I could share her the Giants, on her website or comes to mind is to open schools for Compared to classroom teaching, Over this time, the priority in care advice to pregnant women like any no rights and rarely appreciated, God story so if anyone reading this wants to Exclusive Books. You can email her at completing classes. This should be a remote learning is not the most [email protected] or follow her on of pregnant women is the reduction other patient is that whenever they made His laws in such a way that a know how to find joy and supernatural short-term measure meant to help ideal way of offering quality learning Facebook at: Talking with the Thabas of transmission of COVID-19 to experience symptoms of COVID prepare those candidates who are especially at a lower level. To some these women and the provision 19, they should contact emergency supposed to be seating for exams this extent, it has proved to enhance of safe care to those susceptible to number 997 for further assistance. year. As per our education system, inequity because some citizens are not COVID 19.At this point research With corona we have reached a The whole opposition collective is in denial the affected classes should be grade in a position to access the required is still underway to determine the new normal in that we need to keep seven at primary schools, form three technological infrastructure. With all effects of COVID 19 infection on constant surveillance on ourselves - ONLY TRUTH AND HONESTY CAN ABSOLVE THEM and form five at secondary schools. these shortcomings, e-learning seems pregnancy and pregnant women in and others to keep each other safe. The numbers that would be affected to be the only strategic approach that general, however little information At this point in time, the onus is athers of the BNF - Dr center stage. Politics of Koma of else but the truth is what Batswana can surely be contained in schools would sustain learning even during that exists does not show any on every pregnant woman to help Kenneth Koma, Fish Keitseng, yesteryears have become irrelevant, want from more the opposition in full observatory state of social times of crisis. I therefore subscribe detrimental effects on the growing her midwife or obstetrician help F OK Menyatso, Pretty Molefe, within a blink of an eye. The names leaders. Already, the BCP and AP are distancing protocols. For example, to the idea of going digital, especially baby or the mother herself except her better throughout her journey Klaas Motshidisi, H Tlhoiwe, M Koma and BNF are only used when not happy with Boko but they don’t classes can have 15-20 students in places like school libraries and for known respiratory signs and of pregnancy. Surely COVID will Giddie, M Dingake, L Kgafela, to it is convenient. The ugly irony has want to annoy the BNF by rearing assigned to one teacher. In addition, a few classrooms, or better still the mention but a few - laid a path. The been to replace BNF ‘s ideology with their heads into BNF internal matters. symptoms on affected patients. The change our approach to care of other precautionary measures such whole school funds permitting. escalation of worldwide inequalities, the leader’ s ideology. The ideology BOFEPUSU leadership no longer trust as provision of sanitizers, masks and general presentation of this disease pregnant women, delivering mothers Schools should be having computer global social polarization, over- of money, devoid of principle except the BNF with Boko at the top and will other Personal Protective Equipment has been addressed extensively and and post-delivery management. labs other than those that are meant accumulation pressures resulting from political expediency. rather choose to be apolitical than (PPE) can be done looking at the at this point a lot of people know Birth plans and baby showers may for computer studies with accessible global capitalism had concerned them. He will criticize BNF ideology, walk with a compromised opposition. numbers involved. Several health what signs and symptoms to look out have to be adjusted in consideration internet service. There is also a need for like fever, dry cough, shortness Together they vowed to sacrifice agonize its death while selling his Past BNF leader is also rumored to professionals can also be deployed in for rigorous public education on self- of COVID 19 prevention strategies all they had to fight this scourge that own ideology. Today it would be BNF be campaigning for Boko’s opponent of breath or difficulty breathing, schools to monitor any symptoms that empowerment. We ought to realise as as it is the only way this condition was deeply rooted in the politics of cannot dismantle to join other parties instead. Important yet, is the need chills, fatigue, headache and sore might suggest any risk. As a desperate a people that investment on oneself can be kept away. All pre-planned delusion the BDP represented, and into a single opposition party, because to reflect on the results of the past throat. The general advice given measure, we can live out standard or your family is needful. Having a appointments must be honoured, still represents. The account of their it’s brand is just too big to be polluted. elections. More and more BOFEPUSU seven at primary schools for fear of to pregnant women like the rest of personal smartphone or laptop has and in cases of missed visits, legacies tells a story of genuine leaders. When this is said, everybody in the membership insist they punished the ignorance in behaviour of the young the population is social distancing, become a necessity. I am aware of communication of absence have Not a fairy tale. They simply never BNF will be expected to say yes Sir lest opposition for siding with Khama yet. ones, and only allow form three and proper and consistent hand washing some unfortunate living standards to be made. Every pregnancy is faulted on this promissory note. They he is labeled anti-Boko and anti-BNF. With UDC Congress not one of the form five to seat for examinations. with soap and water, and use of in some of our communities. important. With or without COVID lived it. And also died holding tightly The crude comedy is so painful that UDC leader’s options, it is going to be Such arrangement can be effected Assessment followed by relevant sanitizers, and continued attendance 19, every pregnancy outcome must to it. when tomorrow the leader changes difficult to know whether they have end of May or beginning of June. Government social programs can of antenatal care as advised by their be satisfactory. As history would reveal, they were the narrative and feels the BNF can be forgiven the former leader or whether This idea should help us avoid the always come in. In short, we must healthcare providers. Attending *Lecturer-UB School of Nursing not alone. The rest of Africa, Latin dismantled, because we have to look he is now welcome or not in the UDC complications that we might have to appreciate that investment in ICT as America and Asia were concerned at the bigger picture, again everybody fold. These and many other important deal with in the event that we do not a long-term strategy in education is too. The world needed to be freed will be expected to ask, to stand up, questions need to be answered. have any transitions this year. key. STAY HOME, STAY SAFE. from the threat of colonialism and the jump and ululate, forgetting that we Unconfirmed reports are saying the As I stated earlier that at present [email protected] manifestation of capitalism. In Africa, were the ones saying it can’t dismantle. South African Chief Financier has also Ghana of Kwame Nkurumah was the It has now come to be his way or lost interest in the Boko led UDC. He first to lead the fray. nothing, any dissent attracts the wrath seems to prefer Dumelang Saleshando Managing Director Finance & Administration Consequently, in Botswana the BNF of the notorious Fear fokol who have instead. This confirms why the UDC This is how love found her Mpho Dibeela Ogopoleng Sebetlela of Shololo Koma et al was born. The the powers to even charge one with had to revert back to its membership But radiates warmth through you [email protected] [email protected] idea was to unite the opposition parties treason. We will do all these evils, at the for financing of their Election Petitions against the colonialist BDP. same time call our counterpart names, relating to the immediate past General Right through to the tips of your Editor Circulation/ Distribution Sadly, almost fifty-five years later, the accusing them of blind loyalty to their elections. fingers and toes Ditiro Motlhabane Andrew Mothowagae BNF dream is still to be realized. Worse leaders. AP ya ga Ndaba; BCP ya Lapa Given this dilemma, the BNF And they uncurl under the wool [email protected] [email protected] still, the BDP is still in power albeit la GA Saleshando; BMD ya ga Pilane; remains the worst party under siege of of your gloves and socks and fatigued. All because the BNF is to and while you least expected they will its leader. While their leader seems to warmth radiates from them to Advertising Manager Special Projects this day still hopelessly grappling with say BPF ya GA Khama. Forgetting that create excitement within the BNF fold, the core of your being and all Boikanyo Mudongo Lame Modise the leadership question. And just like we have turned the BNF into a party of there is ample evidence that outside of it,into it’s very core feels the what happened with the BMD, other Boko. And expect nobody to see it. there, it is hot. The leader is viewed [email protected] [email protected] warmth of this sunshine and [email protected] opposition parties believe it is not their The BNF of Koma that used to sell a with contempt. Within 10 years of his baby. They believe every party must different character from the BDP, anti- reign, the BNF lost a VP, SG, executive turns to it with a beckoning and manage its own affairs. When it proved capitalist character to be specific, has members and CC members to rival receiving smile futile with the BMD saga. And even now changed the tone. It’s now show political parties. AP was formed. BMD At the distant yet familiar feel of when early warnings show that the us how much you have, then we can was reduced to nothing. The Labour fire tinged warmth Write to Us BNF too will swim in the same pool. consider you. We don’t even ask the movement is divided more than ever. At the distant yet familiar feel of Political pundits advice that had relevant and weighty questions we used Rumors are also making rounds that embrace of warmth We invite readers to write Letters to the Editor on UDC not woken up late during the to ask. Where it came from? The how’s the BPF leadership does not necessarily various issues, be they social, political, economic At the distant yet forgotten or entertainment related. Although we support BMD debacle things would certainly be and why’s belong to the last. They no trust him but thinks he is a better devil. ave you been cold beautiful feel of love and encourage healthy debates and sharing of different now. One only hopes that the longer matter except perhaps if we are Above all, the general voting public Cold to the tips of your alternative views, we will not publish any letter that is This,this is how love found her slanderous or libelous. BNF looming saga would be responded lucky enough to assume power. This believes he is untrustworthy. He is too H fingers In nothing familiar but feeling to differently by the opposition we do with a lot of pride yet expect slippery. He can say one thing when Please write to us: And to the very end of your toes so familiar and more,it burst the Plot 173, Unit 3, Commerce Park, coalition in its entirety. Batswana to listen to us. clearly he means the other. On an icy cold morning Tel: +267 318 7951 / 40, Fax: +267 318 7952 New contradictions have already Unless the entire opposition Le gale ke tla a buwa morago ga seams of her being in acceptance Postal: P. O. Box 81212, Gaborone, Botswana or And a flicker,slightest flicker of email to [email protected] / started to emerge. Clearly we are collective becomes honest with the Corona. and beautiful warmth of love [email protected] heading to another political quagmire. voting public, regime change remains a Ke Le weno, ka lorato lo lo kalo sunlight makes through the cold This is how love found her! Money, the root of all evil, has taken mirage. Truth, truth, truth and nothing Mmaphoroka Sino Seawater And it touches you ever so lightly 8 Opinions, Reviews & Analysis May 03, 2020 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday Workers unite to end COVID-19 FROM PAGE 6 as an economically and politically economic diversification and rapid safe guard the interests and rights relations, democratization of the independent state. Our government industrialisation (with emphasis on of workers against the exploitation workplace, enhancement of skills The International Labour had to be in talks with her neighbours manufacturing of goods) , citizen by employers? Do we have political of workers, partial insurance of Organisation (ILO) indicated to get assurance that they will continue economic empowerment, provision of leaders who know that without workers against unemployment, correctly that Covid 19 is not only with the flow of goods and services quality and world class social services, workers be it formal or informal there which is why BOFEPUSU is calling a medical issue but socio-economic from their side, because we are heavily focus on agriculture for food security would be no economic prosperity and for establishment of Unemployment matter as well. On that note therefore, dependent on them for our daily and self-sufficiency, economically the sovereignty of the state would be Insurance Fund through enactment of as a Country we need to be serious survival. empower the poor and working class. compromised as we see our country Unemployment Insurance Act. and effective in our measures for A question need to be posed It is a tragedy that as the so called now. Political leaders must be reminded recovery and sustainability with more and answered as to what makes it independent Issues of workers must be that they are there to serve workers so focus on vulnerable groups such as difficult for Botswana after 54 years Country we still import things such addressed in the context of Decent that in turn the workers can willingly low paid workers, self-employed, of politically independence to be still as milk, tomatoes, toothpick etc. Work Programme as mooted by the be prepared and see the need to informational sector, small medium failing to generate goods and services Central to addressing the workplace International Labour Organisation produce goods and services that this micro enterprises. to adequately meet the demands of justice in this Republic is to see (ILO) with focus on job creation, nation needs for her citizens. Better Covid 19 has exposed the her small population. Lessons from whether our Government and its guaranteeing rights at work, extending conditions and welfare incentivize for fragility and weakness of our Covid 19 dictate that we urgently leaders have the political will to social protection, and promoting better productivity which is necessary economic architecture as over need to drive for genuine economic address the plight of workers, for social dialogue. There is fundamental for national progress and prosperity. relying on importation and lacking independence. Pillar number workers are creators of wealth. Do requirement for advancement of Workers must know that they are self-sustenance. This pandemic has two (2) of our theme on radical we have a national parliament that economic development, social the masters of the politicians, not proven to us that this Republic has economic transformation calls for make labour labours that protect and justice and peaceful industrial the other way round and as such if a lot to do to claim its sovereignty

BOFEPUSU President, Johannes Tshukudu

political leaders cannot deliver on restaurants and shops, filling stations, their political elections manifesto, media houses, private security services they must be shown the exit door at etc are remunerated meagre and the end of five years period of political slavery wages at this era and point in office. This can only be possible if time. This is as a result of the absence workers can at all times know their of a research based Minimum Living interests as workers before those of Wage (MLW) that would have taken their political parties during general into consideration all factors as per elections. Workers across political the ILO guidance on the calculation of divide for them to gain true and living wage. We call upon government practical economic independence in on this Labour Day to commit to their country must demand from the the commencement of such a study Government the following: on Botswana‚Äôs Minimum Living CAREER OPPORTUNITY * Political leaders of Government Wage. Failure to do so would indicate to create conducive working lack of commitment to protect environments in all workplaces for Batswana from these profit oriented Debswana Diamond Company – Group Projects would like to rectify such errors. both public and private workers. monopolistic capitalists. to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self- * Better pay or living wage regulated Strengthening of the Labour • Monitors the effectiveness of Planning standards and by an act of Parliament Inspectorate and Enforcing of driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described procedures, and advises the Senior Specialist - Planning * Workers must demand decent jobs Labour Laws below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, about necessary changes to ensure continuous improvement. * Workers must demand for The current scenario in this friendly labour laws that protect all country is that even where we have where the demands of the business are met by encouraging • Manages and controls allocated timing and operates within team work and addressing the needs of the individual. workers from exploitation by both Labour laws that protect employees, approved parameters. local and foreigners‚Äô employers. employers do violate them nilly - willy. * Workers must demand functional A case in point is where companies • Implements knowledge management principles through bargaining institutions for maximum refuse to recognize trade unions even PROJECT PLANNER application of tools and methodologies to continuously benefit of all parties in social dialogue when they have reached a threshold of Ref: DCC 0000507 improve and sustain business performance. * Workers must demand for citizen membership of 1/3 of the employees economic empowerment law with of the employer. In some cases, Tenable at Gaborone • Initiates and implements creative and innovative ideas to them as the central players not as a companies will literally intimidate continuously improve and sustain business performance. political public relations game. workers and make them not to join • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all * Workers must demand economic unions or even quit. We are not afraid Job Summary and political accountability, to mention here that Unitrans is one key stakeholders and partners to ensure achievement of • Performs Planning in a project environment for more than transparency and inclusiveness of such company that we reported to business objectives. the working class in the general the Ministry of Employment but to one project. • Coordinates the safety, health and environmental program in governance of the state. no avail. This in our view is owing to • Integrates Planning into project controls in a project * Workers must demand absence of a strong Labour inspection area of responsibility. representation in all labour structures institution and weak enforcement environment for more than one project, i.e., integrate of governance and decision making of the existing laws as per the Planning with cost control, estimation, project administration, (NOTHING FOR WORKERS requirement of the ILO convention on and document control. Behavioral competencies WITHOUT WORKERS). Labour inspections. * Workers must fight all forms Decent Work • Business Acumen of corruption, tribalism, nepotism, * The Informal Economy Minimum Requirements • Managing performance and holding people to account regionalism tendencies as all these The lockdown that came about as a have the potential to bleed the result managing the spread of COVID • Diploma in related field or Artisan Qualification. • Planning, Coordinating and Execution economy of the state and divide the ‚Äì 19 has terribly exposed this • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Project Planning • Impact & Influence nation. country in terms of unemployment Establishment of Industrial and the role of the informal economy environment. • Service Orientation Councils in the Private Sector in sustaining people‚ livelihoods. • Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage. • Change Leadership It is factual that one of the There is no doubt that the majority of hindrances that results in difficulty the population that was left without • Project Management Certification in good standing (Costing, • Innovation to bargain and negotiate better and food and unable to pay rent in towns Planning, Earned Value Management, Estimating, etc.) in • Concern for Safety, Health & Environment common conditions of service by survive on a daily basis through related field will be an added advantage. trade unions in the private sector, is informal employment and informal • Develop Others the absence of organized Industrial businesses. Government need to have • Degree in related field will be an added advantage. • Teamwork and Collaboration Councils. BOFEPUSU calls upon a deliberately programme to upgrade government to intervene in an the informal sector of the economy endeavour to protect the citizens in to a formal sector. Employees live Pre appointment Training Technical competencies order to ensure that different sectors from hand to mouth owing to meagre • Advanced training in Microsoft Office applications or in the private sector have Industrial salaries. • Scope Management Councils. This phenomenon has become equivalent (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). • Project Control Management This will go a long way to harmonize apparent during the COVID ‚Äì 19 • Advanced scheduling software (Microsoft Project, including the conditions of service of employees triggered lock down. • Data Integration in firms within the same sector. It will * The Government has taken a Oracle Primavera P6 or Deltek OPP). as well ease up the bargaining process unilateral decision to defer salary • Estimate Management by trade unions operating within such increment of public servants against • Cost Control/ Engineering sectors. The starting point however the stipulations of the Collective Key activities is to amend the Trade Dispute Act Bargaining Agreement (CBA) reached • Performs the following in a project environment for more • Planning and Scheduling to easy up the establishment of such. between Government and public than one Cat 1/Cat 2 project or one Cat 3/Cat 4 project: • Project Risk Management Failure to do so by government sector unions, and thereby violating will always leave trade unions and the said agreement. This is clear bad • Planning, setting-up, and managing Planning as part of the • Project Change Management employees in the private sector faith bargaining and unfair labour project controls system. • Operational Readiness hamstrung and toothless. practices by Government which Retrenchments exacerbate the already toxic industrial • Planning-related integration between project management • Document and Information Management The laws of this country do not relations in this Country. Government work, support work, and technical/specialist work, including • Front-end- loading (FEL) protect workers when it comes to must be exemplary in becoming an inter-technical/specialist work. retrenchments. They are rather employer who respect and uphold skewed towards Businesses. The laws labour laws and policies. The labour • Planning trends-determination, change request control afford employers and businesses movement will continue to fight to that impacts on time, changes to schedule-baselines, and with a loaded gun that they can use see to it that workers get what is duly Only candidates who meet the above requirements monitoring & measurement of the associated time-related at any time against employees. If a theirs because at this stage such salary need apply by visiting us on www.debswana.com/ company closes on alleged reasons increment is a personal right of public impacts. CareerInformation/Pages/Job-Opportunities.aspx to of none performance or liquidation, servants. Government cannot be left • Project Planning-related governance. it is not bound by the law to disclose to do as she pleases in the arena of register and apply. its performance in terms of availing industrial relations even to the extent • Project Planning-related reporting. books of accounts to employees. of disrespecting the role of Trade • Planning-related contractual obligations (e.g., the impact As this is not enough, there is Unions and lawfully made agreements. no provision for a retrenchment In conclusion lets as use these silent and management of time). Closing date: 16 May 2020 package in the law, and in the case of workers day commemoration to • Ensures transfer of project Planning-data between financial, liquidation, workers are not a priority recollect and ready ourselves to claim NB: Only short-listed candidates will be responded to. in the company‚Äôs debtors. Most of our rightful participation in the socio- accounting, planning, and procurement systems; the review the companies have exploited these economic and political governance of of errors arising from such transfers; and coordinating actions loopholes in the law and abused this Country as politics cannot be left workers as it happened with the to politicians alone. painful closure of BCL. That is why May our good Lord God continue with the effects of COVID ‚Äì 19, to protect and guide us as workers even companies that are known to and general public to prevail over this be profitable have rushed to retrench Covid 19 pandemic. employees Viva workers power viva. Living Wage AA E GOLE TSHWARAGANO YA It is disheartening that most of BABEREKI A E GOLE. our brothers, sisters, our children VIVA THE SPIRIT OF NO and parents who work mainly in SURRENDER VIVA!!!! retail shops, chain stores, Chinese *BOFEPUSU PRESIDENT The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | May 03, 2020 Business 9

ABC Holdings non- BoB slashes bank rate to 4.25 % • Ease cost of borrowing amid COVID-19 shock • Bank also forecasts GDP, economy will be hurt interest income 16% up • Agriculture is a potential shock absorber sector BAKANG TIRO • Rakes in USD93.8 million non-interest revenue • Reduces operating expenses by 5.4% [email protected] ank of Botswana (BoB) Governor Moses Pelaelo B said the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to cut the Bank Rate by 50 basis points from 4.75 percent to 4.25 percent and the primary reserve requirement (PRR) from 5 percent to 2.5 percent. The reduction of bank rate is relief measure to ease cost of borrowing during COVID-19 scourge. Pelaelo made the pronouncement when briefing the media through Skype on the decision of MPC on Thursday, saying COVID-19 has curtailed domestic and globally economic activities. The limitation of both domestic and globally economic activity, he said, resulted in production, supply chains, projection implementation and provision of goods and services being stopped. Bank ABC Managing Director (MD) Kgotso Bannalothe “Similarly, consumption and BAKANG TIRO 28% down from USD115.1 million Operating expenses shrunk by economy has had sub-normal spending are disrupted hence [email protected] in the comparative year and this 5.4% to US$168.5 million for the growth throughout 2019, said the domestic demand pressures and has been attributed to lower interest year ended 31 December 2019 group. foreign prices remain subdued. BC Holdings Limited margins, partially compensated by compared to USD178.1 million in “During the year, economic Consequently, overall risks to the Bank of Botswana (BoB) Governor Moses Pelaelo Group parent company of a growth of loans and advances, 2018. growth was estimated to have inflation outlook are skewed to A Banc ABC has recorded seen largely in both Botswana and The decrease, the group says, was slowed down to about 3.3% owing the downside, taking into account BoB said projections by both Stability at BoB, Dr Alex Kganetsano 16% increase on Non-Interest Mozambique markets. largely due to the effects of currency to weaknesses in the diamond weak domestic and global economic Ministry of Finance and Economic said Inflation is forecast to revert Income worth USD93.8 million in “In line with the growth in the translation on Zimbabwe costs as market, a severe drought and activity and likely decrease in Development and the International to within the 3-6 percent objective the year ending 31 December 2019. loan book, the group incurred well as the effect of the strategic cost slower growth in the neighbouring international commodity prices,” Monetary Fund (IMF) point to range during fourth quarter being Non-interest income of the impairment charges of USD7.7 management initiatives across the countries. Inflation averaged 2.8% he said, emphasising that the local huge drop in economic growth for December 2020. Group in prior year stood at USD million on financial assets for the group. year-on-year in 2019 as compared economy will suffer consequences. Botswana in 2020. He said there is capacity for 81.1 million. The increase in 2019 year ended 31 December 2019 The operating environment in to 3.2% year-on-year in 2018, which He added GDP was forecasted Broadly, the contraction in GDP stimulating economic recovery with was attributed to improved foreign compared to an impairment credit most of the countries of operation provided some relief for consumers to grow by 4% in 2020 but in April reflects the substantial curtailment other sectors such as the agriculture currency trading revenue. of USD1.2 million for the year was challenging during the year with and businesses,” the group said 2020 World Economic Outlook, of economic activity due to the and services being capable of being Foreign currency trading revenue December 2018,” the company said. economic growth remaining below about Botswana. and the IMF revised it down, saying necessary global and domestic used as shock absorbers since in 2019 significantly grew from The Group, which is also part of par due to a wide range of factors On COVID-19 impact ABC said it will fall by 5.4 percent this year, measures implemented to contain mining and tourism are choked. USD18.9 million to a whopping London Stock Exchange-listed entity such as power outages among it will continue to monitor the before rebounding to 6.8 percent in the spread of COVID-19 to According to him, agriculture USD45.2 million. It is first time (Atlas Mara), continues to enhance others. situation and implement measures 2021. safeguard human life. Inflation was now is seating in a good position to that the non-funded income has its risk management framework The factors adversely impacted on to prioritise the health and safety The Ministry of Finance and stable for the fourth consecutive re-energise the country’s economy exceeded funded income since 2016. including credit monitoring and production output, food situation of employees, customers and other Economic Development also month at 2.2 percent in March 2020, based on the good rainfalls that have In addition, ABC registered net recovery processes. and inflation exchange. Botswana’s stakeholders amid the virus. estimates that the economy will remaining beneath the lower bound been enjoyed so far this year. He interest income of USD82.6 million, contract by 13.1 percent and later of the Bank’s desired medium-term said the harvests could be crucial on rebound to a 3.9 percent growth objective range of 3 – 6 percent. in ensuring food security amid less Ram donates P5m to COVID-19 in 2021. The Director of Research and importation at the moment. STAFF WRITER Properties contributed P1m each. [email protected] Others that also made contributions are Reddy’s group of companies, ocal retail giant Choppies’ Distron Botswana and agriculture farms leading shareholder and CEO, Admiral Touch and Adams Apple. L Ramachandran Ottapathu, has When receiving the donations, donated P5 million to the Covid-19 President Mokgweetsi Masisi expressed Relief Fund. gratitude about the gesture and assured Ottapathu said this was the time all those who make contribution that when Government needed all the there will be full accountability in the support it could get to fight the scourge; way the funds are used. hence his personal contribution to the “Over the past few weeks, I have Month - May 2020 course. observed with a sense of appreciation He urged others in the private sector and pride as Batswana from all walks of to support government’s efforts; saying life as well as organisations operating Nominal Actual Minimum Botswana should emerge from these in Botswana made hearty and generous Type of Interest Interest opening trying times as an example to the world. contribution to the on-going fight Rates (%) Rates (%) Balance “Botswana has been already a against effects of COVID-19 on both deposit model for Africa in democracy and our people and our economy,” he said. account (lowest- (lowest- development. And now, we hope our President Mokgweetsi Masisi [L] with Choppies CEO, Ram Ottapathu He thanked the management Highest) Highest) Pula nation will be a role model for the of Choppies, saying that throughout the whole world in controlling the virus and of our government, specially the health His company Choppies contributed company’s existence, it always seized Current 0.00 - 0.00% 0.00 - 0.00% 3000 WE’ LL HELP reducing the pain of the poor. At a time workers, police force and the military P3.4 million and others that he is every opportunity to give back to the of great uncertainty, I’m inspired by YOU TO SAVE force,” he said. involved with – JB Sports and Far community. Call 0.00 - 1.25% 0.00 - 1.26% 1000 the energy, resilience, and commitment FOR A BETTER funds transfer to own Absa accounts Savings 0.00 - 2.75% 0.00 - 2.78% 100 TOMORROW among others. Business and Corporate Banking 91 - Days Fixed 2.25 - 2.75% 2.27 - 2.78% 500 Absa Bot comes alive clients have also been catered for Deposit • Setup Absa Bot 24/7 online virtual app account or share the customers’ under Absa Bot and enjoy benefits 6 Months 2.50 - 3.00% 2.52 - 3.03% 500 personal data. such as free new installations for Absa • App assists the clients amid COVID-19 “The Absa Bot is available through integrator and Absa Internet Banking 12 Months 3.25 - 3.75% 3.29 - 3.80% 500 two channels with the widely used one (AIB). Mthimkhulu said customers BAKANG TIRO being the WhatsApp platform as well are already utilising the service urging 24 Months 4.00 - 4.50% 4.06 - 4.58% 500 [email protected] as the Absa website, on the landing all to tap into it so as to ease frequent page. To access it, the customer should visits to Absa branches for asking Over 24 4.50 - 4.75% 4.58 - 4.84% 500 RATES ARE NEGOTIABLE bsa Bank Botswana Limited save WhatsApp number + 267 76 644 questions or calling of Contact Centre. Months FOR FIXED DEPOSITS has – in its endeavour to assist 404 as ‘Absa Bot’ on device and start Commenting on how COVID-19 has ABOVE BWP500 000.00 A clients amidst lockdown due to chatting,” she said. affected the bank, she conceded that it Let’s fight against COVID-19, Please donate money to COVID 19 – setup Absa Bot, an online As part of wider benefits it enables was unavoidable that all businesses will mitigate the effect of COVID-19 in Botswana solution that works 24/7. banking customers to receive instant suffer. Absa Bot is a virtual assistant responses from their commonly “With this in mind, the financial A/c Name - Covid-19 RELIEF FUND DONATIONS innovation that is available online to effects of the pandemic are yet to asked questions, interact with it at Account No. 95410200002777 offer answers to customers’ commonly their convenience and have access be established and the data will be asked questions about Absa, its to detailed information on available available in the usual way through our Bank Code: 110167 products, services or any charges banking products and services reliable Annual Reports and results notice in Branch: Main Mall related to banking. 24/7, Mthimkhulu buttressed. due course,” she said, adding that it Retail Director Valeta Mthimkhulu Quizzed on other new exciting has changed the way of doing business said in an interview that the service products or services offered to clients in particular with regard to social For further assistant please contact our: offers a wide range of solutions to during Covid-19, she said the bank has distancing rules. customers such as payment of bills, already offered more relief measures More employees now have to work Main Mall Branch (Ph. 3933776), G-West Branch (Ph. 3992705), daily limits of mobile wallet and others. to clients. She singled out discounted from home through hosting virtual Francistown Branch (Ph. 2413429), Palapye Branch (Ph. 4920036) She, however, said the Absa Bot does tariffs for various transactions carried meetings. Customers and Relationship not have the capability of answering out on Absa digital platforms for retail Managers now have to do more questions regarding the customer’s Mthimkhulu customers they include free ATM through telephone call engagements. 10 Business 10 Business October 07, 2018 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday

ABC HOLDINGS LIMITED SUMMARY RESULTS EXTRACTED FROM Trading StatementsTHE AUDITED GROUP | FINANCIALAppointments STATEMENTS | Key events | Milestones Key eventsFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019 Trading Statements Career Elevation The Progressive Institute,Operating in Environment CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The operating environment, in most of the countries of operation of the Group’s subsidiaries, was challenging during the year. Economic growth in partnership with theoperating Institute countries of remained below the historical averages due to a wide range of factors such as, amongst others, severe drought, power shortages, FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019 FPC units Development Managementdevastating (IDM) cyclones, will depressed commodity prices and the impact of trade disputes between China and United States of America. This adversely impacted production output, food situation, inflation and exchange rates. In response to the offer by the Company host the 3rd Annual Career Elevation Audited 31 Dec 2019 Auditedof scrip 31 Decin lieu 2018 of 50% of the distribution Summit on 24-25 OctoberBotswana’s at theeconomy has had sub-normal growth throughout 2019. During the year, economic growth was estimated to have slowed down to about 3.3% owing to weaknesses in the diamond market, a severe drought and slower growth in neighbouring countries. Inflation averaged 2.8% year-on- (of dividend and interest) on linked units year in 2019 compared to 3.2% year-on-year in 2018, which provided some relief for consumers and businesses. Gaborone International Convention Continuing Discontinued Continuing declared Discontinued in respect of the year ending Centre (GICC) underMozambique the theme: was hard hit by the two tropical cyclones, Idai and Kenneth. As a result, real gross domestic product (“GDP”) growth decelerated USD’000 operations operations Total operations operations Total 30 June 2018, which offer closed on 28 “Building a Thrivingfrom Career 3.4% in 2018 a to 2.2% in 2019, having been affected by a weak performance in agriculture and mining, which contracted by 1.2% and 1.6% respectively. The exchange rate was broadly stable, having benefited from inflows related to the relief assistance after the tropical cyclones. Profit/(loss) for the year 172 (65 748) (65 576) 17 788 September (3 936) 2018, 13 unitholders 852 holding Disrupted World of Work.” Tanzania’s economic growth of 6.8% in 2019 was closer to historical average of 7.0%. The increase in real GDP growth was mainly due to stronger 312,904,452 linked units elected to receive performances by the service and industrial sectors. Inflation was subdued during the year as it remained comfortably below the Bank of Tanzania’s Other comprehensive income that are or may linked units (in lieu of cash) of 50% of the Global Expo(“BoT”) medium target of 5.0%, benefiting from lower fuel prices and muted core inflation. be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent distribution (of dividend and interest), The Global Expo is Inscheduled Zambia, low to economic take growth estimated at 2% in 2019 was mainly due to a decline in the mining sector. In 2019, Moody’s downgraded the periods (net of related tax effects): 12 395 (9 706) 2 689 (96 091) (11 993) (108 084) Government of Zambia’s long-term issuer ratings to Caa2 from Caa1 and changed the outlook to negative from stable. The reason for the downgrade BTCLExchange differences on translating could representing 78.35 % of the linked units off from 30 Octoberwas to due02 toNovember liquidity pressures, which leads to higher probabilities of the government defaulting on servicing its debt. Economic activity was also foreign operations 12 545 (9 408) 3 137 (95 897) in issue. (11 621)As a result, (107 518) after calculation 2018 in Gaborone. Theaffected show by drought,is an which hampered both hydropower and agriculture production. The upward pressure on some food prices during 2019 was, therefore, due to the drought. As a result, headline inflation ended 2019 at 11.7% year-on-year, up from 7.9% year-on-year in 2018. The Kwacha Net loss on hedge of net investment in of withholding tax payable on the economic and commercial(“ZMW”) event stability was punctuated by periods of sharp depreciation. The ZMW depreciated by 17.8% in 2019. foreign operations - (348) (348) - (248) (248) Fair value losses on FVOCI financial assets (150) 50 (100) (194) distribution (124) due to (318) each such unitholder that brings together Zimbabwe’sseveral hundred economic landscape went through significant transformation in 2019 following the change from the multicurrency regime and the (in respect of the dividend on a share exhibitors from differentadoption sectors of the local of currency for the first time in a decade. Foreign exchange constraints, which first emerged in 2016, intensified during 2019 and open up worsened the country’s fuel situation leading to significant loss of production time. The Zimbabwean Dollar (“ZWL”) became the country’s sole legal Other comprehensive income that will not and interest on a debenture comprising activity from all continents.tender in June 2019, and has since been under depreciation pressure, reflecting the demand and supply mismatch conditions. Inflation accelerated be reclassified to profit or loss in from 42.1% year-on-year in December 2018 to 521% year-on-year in December 2019, resulting in significant erosion of consumer demand. a linked unit) which is liable to such tax, subsequent periods: (414) - (414) 324 1 538 1 862 6,923,181 new linked units shall be issued BSE hosts Despite the challenging operating environments, the Group saw pockets of opportunities, which it pursued in a bid to grow sustainable annuity Revaluation gains on property, net of tax (414) - (414) 324 1 538 1 862 income. BTCL Board Chairperson, Lorato Boakgomo-Ntakhwana the balance of 50% of the distribution The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) Disposal of subsidiaries Other comprehensive income, net of tax 11 981 (9 706) 2 275 (95 767) being (10 paid 455) in (106cash. 222) As a result number will host the 23rd Annual African On 6 February 2019, Atlas Mara KABELOLimited, the parent ADAMSON company of ABC Holdings Limited (“ABCH”),after announced shareholders the undertaking expressed of a frustrationreview of strategic at companies. BTCL is the only company on Molomo as Non-Executive Directors of issued linked units shall increase from Securities Exchangeoptions Association and assessment of indications of interests for certain banking assets. The strategy was to focus on the core markets to maximize value by Total comprehensive income for the year 12 153 (75 454) (63 301) (77 979) (14 391) (92 370) reducing exposure and/or [email protected] in non-core markets. BTC’s share price which has been on a free the BSE with this sort of arrangement. to the company board.Directors Lorato 399 384 638 to 406 3078 19. Unitholders (ASEA) General Meeting and Then on 30 April 2019, Atlas Mara Limited announced its intention to strategically partner withfall Equity in recent Group weeks. Holdings (“EGH”), pursuant to which it BTC listed on the BSE with an Initial Boakgomo-Ntakhwana who is serves as the holding 86,480,186 linked units Conference from 24th–26th Total comprehensive income attributable to: would transfer three ABCH subsidiaries tootswana EGH in exchange Telecommunications for ordinary shares in EGH. The threeThe subsidiaries fall in the are: price has been blamed PublicOrdinary Offering and preference of P1.00 shareholders per share and even chairperson10 757 of (75 the 507) board of (64 directors, 750) Serty (79 393) representing (14 230) 21.65% (93 623) of the issued linked November, 2019 under• Africanthe theme Banking Corporation (Moçambique) S.A. • African Banking Corporation (Tanzania)Corporation Limited, and Limited (BTCL) on market supply and demand issues. thoughNon-controlling the company interest stock at one point Leburu 1 396 and MacLean53 Letshwiti 1 449 were also 1 414 units did (161) not elect 1 253to receive linked units ‘Building Resilient African• African Capital Banking Corporation Zambia Limited 12 153 (75 454) (63 301) (77 979) (14 391) (92 370) B could be opened to other investors When BTCL listed on the BSE in 2016 enjoyed a massive rise, almost reaching re-elected to the board after they offered (scrip) in lieu of 50% of the distribution Markets’. With effect from the date of thebesides announcement, citizens these if Government subsidiaries are –classified the as a disposal group held for sale in terms of International Financial Reporting Standard (“IFRS”) 5: Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations.government, which is the majority P2.00, it has been totally a different case themselves for re-election. and will receive the cash distribution net majority shareholder – agrees to this. shareholder of the telecommunication altogetherCONDENSED this year. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OFIn FINANCIAL addition, shareholders POSITION also approved of withholding tax where applicable. The BB Gala DinnerDiscussions with respect to the sale of these assets is continuing with the expectation of concluding the transaction within 2020. This was raised at the company’s company, took a deliberate decision to ASIn otherAT 31 business DECEMBER of the 2019 meeting, a full and final dividend of 13.43 Thebe Botswana Stock Exchange has approved Business Botswana’s annual Corona virus impact Annual General Meeting (AGM) held restrict trading of the company shares shareholders also endorsed the per share as well as the re-appointment of the listing of the 6,923,181 new linked gala dinner will be held Friday,The global economy is facing extraordinary and unpreceded times with the crisis wrought across the globe by the COVID-19 pandemic. Global capital Audited Audited markets have seen levels of volatilityin Gaborone reach, and aton some Thursday stages exceed in Gaborone those seen during theto 2008citizen financial investors crisis. and citizen-owned appointment of Thari Pheko and Bafana external auditors Ernst & Young. units. The new linked units will be listed 23rd November 2018 at the GICC USD’000 Note 31 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2018 Although the hardest-hit countries are in Asia, Europe and the US, we are beginning to see increasing numbers in many countries across Africa. on the BSE on the 9 October 2018. from 19:00hrs. BusinessIn a bid Leadership to contain this, national governments have reacted by taking bold and decisive action, the impact of which is affecting almost every aspect of ASSETS South Africa CEO Bonangdaily life, Mohale willwith border closures, travel limitations, mandatory “stay at home” policies and in some countries full lockdown. Cash and short-term funds 129 013Issued on: October332 272 3, 2018 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Kopore accelerates 25 243 24 909 officiate at the dinner. The Group continue to monitor the situation and implement measures to prioritise the health and safety of employees, customers and other Loans and advances 3 642 112 953 387 stakeholders. The Group has activated the business continuity processes to weather this crisis. Derivative financial assets copper drilling in 5 691Cresta cautions8 281 GSTC 2018There remains a great deal of uncertainty about the virus itself with full impact of this pandemic on the African continent,Know and in particular ABCH Investmentyour securities 107 778 314 192 countries of operations, still unknown at this stage. In certain countries, governments intervened in unprecedented levels through stimulus packages, Investment in associates 1 519Further to the cautionary1 648 announcements The Global Sustainablequantitative Tourism easing and interest rate cuts. While we believe that our business will see the impact of the pandemic on a wide scale this will only become Property and equipment 40 820of 10 August 201857 118and 7 September 2018, clearer in the coming months. The Group is monitoring the situation very closely from all aspects. Investment property Botswana 6 586 12 414 Conference 2018 (GSTC2018), shareholders are advised that negotiations which is organised byPayment the Global of goods and services using free funds in Zimbabwe Intangible assets 18 308 56 752 The Government of Zimbabwe, through Statutory Instrument 85 of 2020: Exchange Control (Exclusivecorporate use of Zimbabwe Dollar for Domestic Current leadertax assets 2 243are still in progress,7 965 which if successfully Sustainable TourismTransactions) Council (GSTC) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 (No.2), legalised payment of goods and services chargeable in Zimbabwe dollars using foreign currency Deferred tax assets 6 946concluded, will result46 688 in a transaction and Botswana Tourismat the Organisation ruling rate on the date of payment. Other assets 31 528 41 684 Full Name: Boitumelo Kaetwa 1 017 787that may have1 857an impact 310 on the price of The impact of transacting using foreign currency on the functional currency is still uncertain, and it will become clear in the coming months. (BTO), will take place in Kasane, Assets included in disposal group classified as held for sale 4 653 018the Company’s shares.- This is a separate Botswana, on DecemberPerformance 7th-10th. Summary Position: CommunicationsTotal Manager Assets 1 670 805 1 857 310 Excluding the IFRS 5 remeasurement loss impact of USD40.2 million, the Group recorded a loss of USD25.3 million for the year ended 31 December transaction from the one referred to in 2019 compared to the profit of USD13.9 million for the same period last year. LIABILITIES the cautionary announcement dated 5 Date Joined: 1 August 2018Deposits 5 723 726 1 385 757 Net interest income of USD82.6 million, 28% down from USD115.1 million in the comparative year was as a result of lower interest margins, partially May 2018. Accordingly, shareholders and compensated by growth of loans and advances, witnessed in Botswana and Mozambique in the consumer and corporate loan books respectively. Borrowed funds 6 174 744 351 504 Non-interest income increased by 16% from USD81.1 million for the year ended 31 DecemberInstitution: 2018 to USD93.8 million New for the year Era ended College 31 Derivative of financial Arts, liabilities Sciences & 5 610investors are advised5 515 to exercise caution ElectricityDecember 2019, driven largely by improved foreign currency trading revenue, which significantly grew from USD18.9 million in prior year to USD45.2 Current tax liabilities 29when trading in the833 Company’s shares million for the year ended 31 December 2019. This was the first time for non-funded income to exceed funded income since 2016. Deferred tax liabilities 7 139 7 949 Technology Other liabilities 90 994until a further announcement31 380 is made. In line with the growth in the loan book, the Group incurred impairment charges of USD7.7 million on financial assets for the year ended 31 December opper explorer Kopore Metals generation2019 compared up to an impairment credit of USD1.2 million for the year ended 31 December 2018. The Group continues to enhance its risk management is putting its foot on the pedal1 002 242Issued on: Sept1 782 28, 938 2018 framework including credit monitoring and recovery processes. Nature of Business: EducationLiabilities included in disposal group classified as held for sale 4 572 198 - Total liabilities C with the mobilisation of additional1 574 440 1 782 938 Operating expenses, excluding losses on monetary items of USD11.1 million, decreased by 5.4% to US$168.5 million for the year ended 31 December rigs to accelerate exploration drilling at 2019 compared to USD178.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2018. The decrease was largely due to the effects of currency translation on EQUITY 20 % in ZimbabweQ2 costs as well as the effect of the strategic cost management initiatives across the Group. Ordinary share capital its Ghanzi West copper project2.1 in western129 118Barclays 129 118 up- Statement of financial position Cumulative non-redeemable preference share capital Botswana. The company2.2 is currently 154 000 65 000 Total assets contracted from USD1.9 billion at 31 December 2018 to USD1.7 billion at 31 December 2019 due to the IFRS 5 impairment loss Foreign currency translation reserve mobilising a diamond drill rig to the Kara(145 687) (147 960) recognised on subsidiaries held for sale, as well as the impact of Zimbabwe currency translation on the statement of financial position. Fair value reserve 310 488 Other capital reserves prospect, formerly the GW3 prospect, 49 153 53 032 Capitalisation skills SMEs Accumulated loss (110 506) (43 129) We are pleased to announce theBOD, conversion of USD89.0 million Vast of Atlas Mara Limited shareholderagree loan into cumulative non-redeemable over preference Marange to extend a recently drilled RC hole and shares in June 2019. This conversion improved the Group’s equity from USD74.4 million at 31 December 2018 to USD96.4 million at 31 December Equity attributable to ordinary and preference shareholderstest an additional location within an area76 388 56 549 2019, partially offset by the impairment loss of subsidiaries on sale recorded for the year under review. Non-controlling interest 19 977 17 823 otswana Diamonds, the AIM diamondTotal equity resources in the MDF. · Initial initially delineated by three copper-zinc 96 365 74 372 In February 2019, ABCH injected additionaland Tier BSEI capital listed in BancABC explorer, Tanzania is amounting to USD3.0 million in a bid to improve its ability to underwrite shareholdings will be BOD - 13.33% and soil anomalies. more business. Total equity and liabilities 1 670 805 1 857 310 pleased to announce that it has Vast - 86.67%. · Vast will contribute up This will target a field mapped All banking subsidiaries were adequatelyB capitalised with healthy capital adequacy ratios as at 31 December 2019. concluded an agreement with Vast toFinancial US$1 million guarantees, as initial loan commitmentsfunding. · If andany other off-balancegeological shformationeet items for 7potential 39 640 124 929 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability The ABCH Group continues to makeResources a difference plc by the investing AIM inlisted the most mining vulnerable and valuable members of our communities that include, women, additional funds are required, this will copper mineralisation, in addition to children, youth, arts and culture andamong resource other initiatives. development These initiatives company, extend forto each of our countries and help to support the local communities. be via an equity raise. · BOD and Vast identifying the depth to the footwall CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS In addition, we lay great emphasisthe on development the implementation of their of sus concessionstainability across in all our operating subsidiaries and business lines. may contribute to any future equity raise contact position between the D’Kar and the prolific Marange Diamond Fields of onFOR a pro THE rata YEAR basis. ENDED If either 31 party DECEMBER does 2019 Directorate Ngwako Pan Formations. Kopore is also We are grateful to have the talenteastern of Dr SharronZimbabwe. Laverne A McPherson separate agreementwho was appointed to the Board of ABCH on 28 May 2019. Dr McPherson not take up its allocation, the other may. anticipatingAudited the 31 arrival Dec 2019 of a second RC rig Audited 31 Dec 2018 has extensive experience on the impact of technology disruption for emerging market growth and development, future work and the disruption of education. Her diverse experiencewill will cover make theher a joint great assetdevelopment to the Board. of Further announcements will be made as in early October at the highly prospective diamond properties outside of the MDF, appropriate. The next step is a desktop Continuing Discontinued Continuing Discontinued Mr Mark Martijn Schneiders resigned at the end of his second term of office on 23 September 2019 after serving on the Board for over five years. USD’000 Korongoperations Nth Prospect,operations formerly Total the KM1operations operations Total We would like to take this opportunitywhich to will sincerely be a thankstraightforward him for his hard 50/50 work and joint commitment during these years, which added tremendous value review, which is now underway. Results prospect, to accelerate the current drilling to ABCH. venture, though the initial focus of our willProfit/(loss) be announced before tax shortly. John Teeling, programme. 15 119 (26 158) (11 039) 21 305 (2 317) 18 988 Mrs Tinotenda Gwen Muteiwa, jointthe former work Group is on CFO the and MDF. Executive As Director,previously resigned from her position on 31 January 2020. We would like to take Chairman,Adjusted for: commented, “I am delighted this opportunity to sincerely thank her work of developing the ABCH Group Finance Function and her dedication and commitment to ABCH. Impairment (credit)/charges on financial assets Korong(967) Nth currently 8 646 comprises 7 679 eight (731) (454) (1 185) announced, Vast has exclusive access to thatDepreciation we have andconcluded amortisation terms with Vast airborne 6 009 electromagnetic 12 478 conductor 18 487 zones 7 223 Setimela 9 316 16 539 Appreciation Dr Mguni key diamond concessions in the MDF of onForeign developing exchange their gains concessions within that cover (21 511) an area (13of 858)about 1091km2. (35 369) It (2 706) (843) (3 549) We would like to thank our valued customers for their continued support. We also would like to thank our fellow directors for their continued guidance Net losses/(gains) on derivative financial instruments 89 (110) (21) (8) arclays- Bank(8) of Botswana and our regulators for their continued direction and supervision. the Chiadzwa region of eastern Zimbabwe, theFair prolific value gains Marange on investment Diamond property Fields. We is ranked (4 586) as the highest -priority (4 586) target (243) Limited(944) has (1 187) embarked on Fair value losses/(gains) on financial assets at FVTPL 1 574 - 1 574 (5 062) - (5 062) otswana’s electricityFinally, our biggest strength is ourthrough staff and an we agreement thank our employees with a forcommunity their great contribution to the banks’ operations. look forward to working with them to within the larger Korong Domal area. The nationwide capacity building Share of loss of associate 129 - 129 229 B - 229 organisation. BOD will perform due realise the full potential of this prospective company has also identified the presence generation has improved amid Teeling Impairment of non-financial assets - 803 803 - workshops -aimed at assisting- and up- diligence on the area to conclude a areaLoss/(profit) and others, on disposal as they of propertyemerge, and with equipment of the D’Kar- Formation,193 which 193hosts the (1) (132) (133) deficit challengesLivingstone the country T. Gwata has Sanjeev Anand skilling local SMEs to help them achieve B Cash (utilised in)/generated from operations (4 144) (18 006) (22 150) 20 006 4 626 24 632 faced since 2008, says Chairmanthe country’s latest jointChief venture Executive agreement Officer for diamond develop diamond properties in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe opening up further for economic copper mineralisation on the their business goals. ABC Holdings Limited exploration,ABC Holdings mining Limited and marketing. The BOD and Vast signed a MoU in May 2018, business.Tax paid Work on the initial due diligence (3 040) (63) (3 103) (9 648) (4 136) (13 784) electricity report. Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities Kalahari Copper Belt, at surface in various The workshops are focused on sharing 8 April 2020 15km² Heritage Concession neighbours which has matured into an agreement on is farbefore advanced changes andin operating we look funds forward to locations (7 184) across the (18 Korong069) (25 Domal 253) area. 10 358 490 10 848 The report issued onABC WednesdayHoldings Limited by company registration number: CO.99/4865 knowledge and skills on business Vast’s historic MDF claim, and seems to be the MDF, including: · A Special Purpose providing further updates to the market in Total mineral endowment already Statistics Botswana (SB) indicates that Net (decrease)/increase in operating funds (54 064) 92 909 38 845 (69 687) management, 19 455 account (50 232) conduct, enterprise Vehicle between BOD and Vast to develop electricity generation increasedCONDENSED by 20.1 CONSOLIDATED a geological STATEMENT extension OF of PROFIT that system. OR LOSS To due(Increase)/decrease course.” in operating assets* identified (22 755) within (23the 246) 1,000km (46 long001) 164 607 development 82 688 programme 247 295 and the (Decrease)/increase in operating liabilities* Kalahari (31 309) belt, which 116 extends 155 84from 846 (234 294) (63 233) (297 527) percent from 682,380 FORmegawatt-hour THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019 importance of having business insurance. (MWH) during the first quarter of 2018, to CASH FLOWS (UTILISED IN)/GENERATED Botswana to Namibia, exceeds 7 million To date, the tour has reached Tsabong, 819,755 MWH during the second quarter Audited 31 Dec 2019 Audited 31 Dec 2018 FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES tonnes (61 248)of copper and 74 840 260 million 13 592 ounces (59 329) Palapye 19 and945 Francistown, (39 384) with more Mabaso appointed new CEO of M-Net of silver. Drilling at Korong Nth is of the same year. CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 42 142 (20 716) 21 426 (31 521) scheduled (48 271) from (79 16 792) to 18 October 2018 in ultiChoice Continuing has announced Discontinued the our local channels Continuing across Discontinued the continent which expected to be completed in October. “The local electricityUSD’000 generation has been Note operations operations Total operations operations Total Purchase of property and equipment (2 722) (3 223) (5 945) (2 463) Maun (3and 148) Ghanzi. (5 611) appointment of Nkateko Mabaso as include Africa Magic channels, Maisha Magic growing steadily from the first quarter of Purchase of intangible assets In August, (4 618) drilling (3at 252) the KM3 (7 870)prospect (5 714) “These (11 070) capacity (16 784)building workshops are the CEO of M-Net in Sub-Saharan East, Maisha Magic Bongo, Zambezi Magic, Additions to investment property (1 572) (232) (1 804) - (3 141) (3 141) Interest and similar income M 8 77 085 95 957 173 042 100 764 108 594 209 358 intersected the D’Kar Formation closer to 2013 to the current quarter, from an index Africa, effective immediately. Mabaso Mzansi Magic, 1Magic and others local Additions to financial assets held at FVTPL (3 942) - (3 942) (284) a collaborative- effort(284) between the bank Interest and similar expense 8 (42 736) (47 708) (90 444) (48 239) (46 065) (94 304) Disposal of/(additions to) investment securities surface53 than 091 expected. (14 009) 39 082 (50 118) (31 055) (81 173) of just around 60 MWH and ending at just succeeds Yolisa Phahle who has stepped into channels have produced highly talked-about and the businesses in our communities. Net interest income 34 349 48 249 82 598 52 525 62 529 115 054 Net cash inflow from disposal of shareholding in subsidiary The 115 905 hole campaign- also 1intersected 905 27 058 - 27 058 under 200 MWH,” saidImpairment Burton Mguni, credit/(charges) onthe financial role of assetsCEO of 9 General 967 Entertainment (8 646) for local (7 679) content and achieved731 consistent 454 growth 1 185 in Proceeds on disposal of property and equipment - - - - Through143 these engagements143 we are able Statistician General. Net interest income after impairmentthe Video Entertainment segment. audience and advertising revenue. sulphides such as pyrite and pyrrhotite, to stimulate dialogue, share ideas and The physical volume credit/(charges) of electricity on financial Speakingassets on Mabaso’s 35 appointment, 316 39 603 74“I 919 am incredibly 53 256 excited to 62assume 983 this 116 new 239 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES sericite19 alteration014 (15 and 788) calcareous 3 226 66 499 insights 20 694on the business 87 193 landscape in Non-interest income 10 54 630 39 123 93 753 47 298 33 770 81 068 Increase/(decrease) in borrowed funds sediments 20 433 that indicate (11 915) proximity 8 518 to 66 499 20 694 87 193 generated locally increased by 21.4 percent Phahle says; “Nkateko has been appointed role and for the future of the company. I will Dividends paid to non-controlling interest (490) - (490) - Botswana and- beyond.- We are passionate Share of loss of associate (129) - (129) (229) - (229) Mabaso in recognition of his continued commitment continue to focus my efforts on local content Repayment of lease liability favourable(929) geological (3 873) zones for (4 802) potential - - - year on year, from 675,047Total MWHoperating during income 89 817 78 726 168 543 100 325 96 753 197 078 about sharing skills that will help and contribution to local programming creation to meet the growing audience demand With a degree in Marketing copper-silver mineralisation. Kopore is the second quarter of 2017Operating to 819,755 expenses 11 (74 698) (104 884) (179 582) (79 020) (99 070) (178 090) businesses get ahead. SMEs are vital to any that audiences love and watch in increasing for homegrown programming,” says Mabaso Communications,(Decrease)/increase Nkateko in cash started and cash his equivalents career (92) 38 336 38 244 (24 351) (7 632) (31 983) MWH during second quarterProfit/(loss) of 2018. before tax 15 119 (26 158) (11 039) 21 305 (2 317) 18 988 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year one of154 the 443 largest mineral 177 829 land 332 holders272 185 415 economy, 210 042 as their 395 success 457 translate into numbers year on year. He is passionate about on his new role. in the advertising industry, working on various Mguni said due to highIncome operating tax (expense)/credit costs, (14 947) 655 (14 292) (3 517) (1 619) (5 136) topEffect SA brands of exchange for well-renowned rate fluctuations advertisingon cash in the Kalahari belt now with 14,363km2 job creation and economic diversification Profit/(loss) after tax our continent’s film and television 172 industry (25 503) and (25About 331) Mabaso 17 788 (3 936) 13 852 and cash equivalents held in Botswana (25 338) and Namibia. (14 499) In (39 Namibia, 837) (6 621) (24 581) (31 202) there was minimal use of emergency I and wish him every success.” Mabaso joined M-Net in 2010 as Marketing agencies.Reclassified He’s as been part namedof disposal as onegroups of theheld Mail for sale - (201 666) (201 666) - amongst others,”- said- Keletso Setimela, Loss on remeasurement to fair value the company has acquired extensive power plants during the less second costs quarterto sell of Over the last seven months -in his position (40 245) (40Manager 245) and went on- to oversee the- - andCash Guardian’s and cash Topequivalents 200 Young at the South end ofAfricans the year 129 013 - 129 013 154 443 Head 177 of 829SME Banking 332 272 at Barclays.

2018. Profit/(loss) for the year as Acting CEO of M-Net, Mabaso 172 has (65 been 748) (65positioning 576) and 17 launch 788 of Mzansi (3 936) Magic 13and 852 in the media category and one of the Top 40 sets of archived historical reports and “We believe in the potential of local underCash 40and by cash South equivalents Africa’s Destiny magazine. geological 127 582 data from the- Namibian 127 582 120 559 130 813 251 372 The Southern African region have been instrumental in driving and executing many other mass market channels. He was promoted Statutory reserves 1 431 - 1 431 33 884 businesses 47 016 and are 80 900therefore committed Mabaso has completed M-Net’s Media Leaders experienced massive powerAttributable shortages to: since successful content strategies, including our to GM of M-Net’s Local Entertainment Cash and short-term funds Ministry 129 013 of Mines and Energy- 129 that013 will 154 443 to continuing 177 829 to 332 actively 272 engage with the Ordinary and preference shareholders (516) (65 645) (66 161) 16 344 (3 780) 12 564 at Work programme and Naspers’ Leadership 2008 after South Africa started restricting increased investment in local content and channels in 2013, and was later appointed as help refine its exploration targets on the communities we operate in, making their Non-controlling interest co-production initiatives. Under 688 his leadership, (103) group 585 GM for M-Net 1 444 South Africa (156) in 2016. 1 288 Accelerator* Operating in assets Amsterdam. and liabilities include loans and advances, deposits and other short-term assets and other liabilities used to support the power exports. [Xinhua] 172 (65 748) (65 576) 17 788 (3 936) 13 852 operations of the Group. ground. [thewest.com.au] possibilities come to life,” Setimela said.

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ABC HOLDINGS LIMITED SUMMARY RESULTS EXTRACTED FROM THE AUDITED GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019 Equity Cumulative Foreign attributable to non-redeemable currency ordinary and Ordinary preference share translation Fair value Other capital Accumulated preference Non-controlling Total USD’000 share capital capital reserve reserve reserves* loss shareholders interest equity

Balance as at 1 January 2019 129 118 65 000 (147 960) 488 53 032 (43 129) 56 549 17 823 74 372 (Loss)/profit for the year - - - - - (66 161) (66 161) 585 (65 576) Other comprehensive income: - - 2 273 (100) (268) (494) 1 411 864 2 275 Exchange differences on translating foreign operations - - 2 273 - - - 2 273 864 3 137 Revaluation gains on property, net of tax - - - - 80 (494) (414) - (414) Fair value losses on financial assets measured at FVOCI - - - (100) - - (100) - (100) Net loss on hedge of net investment in foreign operations - - - - (348) - (348) - (348)

Total comprehensive income - - 2 273 (100) (268) (66 655) (64 750) 1 449 (63 301)

Transactions within equity Movement in general reserves - - - (78) (2 038) 2 116 - - - Other movements in capital reserve - - - - (2 283) (2 838) (5 121) - (5 121)

Transactions with owners Issue of preference shares - 89 000 - - - - 89 000 - 89 000 Dividends paid ------(490) (490) Non-controlling interests attributable to business combination - - - - 710 - 710 1 195 1 905 Balance as at 31 December 2019 129 118 154 000 (145 687) 310 49 153 (110 506) 76 388 19 977 96 365

* Other capital reserves include credit risk reserve, revaluation reserve and other non-distributable reserves.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2018 Equity Cumulative Foreign attributable to non-redeemable currency ordinary and Ordinary preference share translation Fair value Other capital Accumulated preference Non-controlling Total USD’000 share capital capital reserve reserve reserves* loss shareholders interest equity

Balance as at 31 December 2017 129 118 10 000 (40 406) 327 85 852 (30 155) 154 736 (1 679) 153 057 Change on initial application of IFRS 9 at 1 January 2018 - - - - (17 340) (43 956) (61 296) (163) (61 459) Restated balance as at 1 January 2018 129 118 10 000 (40 406) 327 68 512 (74 111) 93 440 (1 842) 91 598 Profit for the year - - - - - 12 564 12 564 1 288 13 852 Other comprehensive income: - - (107 554) (247) 1 614 - (106 187) (35) (106 222) Exchange differences on translating foreign operations - - (107 554) - - - (107 554) 36 (107 518) Net loss on hedge of net investment in foreign operations - - - - (248) - (248) - (248) Revaluation gains on property, net of tax - - - - 1 862 - 1 862 - 1 862 Fair value losses on financial assets measured at FVOCI - - - (247) - - (247) (71) (318)

Total comprehensive income - - (107 554) (247) 1 614 12 564 (93 623) 1 253 (92 370)

Transactions within equity Movement in general credit risk reserve - - - - (18 092) 18 092 - - - Other movements in capital reserve - - - 408 (7 648) 326 (6 914) - (6 914)

Transactions with owners Issue of preference shares - 55 000 - - - - 55 000 - 55 000 Non-controlling interests attributable to business combination - - - - 8 646 - 8 646 18 412 27 058 Balance as at 31 December 2018 129 118 65 000 (147 960) 488 53 032 (43 129) 56 549 17 823 74 372

* Other capital reserves include credit risk reserve, revaluation reserve and other non-distributable reserves.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Basis of presentation On transition, the lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the incremental 1.1 Statement of compliance borrowing rate as of 1 January 2019: This condensed consolidated financial information of ABC Holdings Limited (the “Company” or “ABCH”) has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). Significant accounting policies have been applied consistently from the prior year, Audited except for the adoption of new and amended standards as set out below on 1.3.1. USD’000 1 Jan 2019

Operating lease commitments disclosed as at 31 December 2018 5 200 1.2 Functional and presentation currency Discounted using the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate of at the date of initial application 9 285 The financial statements are presented in United States Dollar (“US$” or “USD”), which is the Company’s functional currency and the Lease liability recognised as at 1 January 2019 14 485 Group’s presentation currency. Except as indicated, financial information presented in US$ has been rounded off to the nearest thousand.

Analysed into: 1.3 Accounting policies Current lease liabilities 3 281 1.3.1 Change in accounting policies Non-current lease liabilities 11 204 The Group has initially adopted “IFRS 16: Leases”. A number of other new standards are also effective from 1 January 2019, but they do 14 485 not have a material effect on the Group’s financial statements. Right-of-use assets relate to leased assets that are presented within property and equipment. The right-of-use assets for leases were IFRS 16 – Leases measured at the amount equal to the lease liability. The recognised right-of-use assets relate to the following types of assets: IFRS 16, which replaced “IAS 17 Leases”, was applied effective from 1 January 2019. IFRS 16 applies to all leases with the exception of licenses of intellectual property, rights held by licensing agreement within the scope of “IAS 38 Intangible Assets”, service concession Audited arrangements, leases of biological assets within the scope of “IAS 41 Agriculture”, and leases of minerals, oil, natural gas and similar non- USD’000 1 Jan 2019 regenerative resources. IFRS 16 includes an accounting policy choice for a lessee to elect not to apply IFRS 16 to remaining assets within the scope of IAS 38, which the Group has decided to apply. IFRS 16 does not result in a significant change to lessor accounting; however, Land and buildings 14 101 for lessee accounting there is no longer a distinction between operating and finance leases. Lessees will be required to recognise both: Motor vehicles 384 - A lease liability, measured at the present value of remaining cash flows on the lease, and Total right-of-use assets 14 485 - A right of use (“ROU”) asset, measured at the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability plus any lease payments made The net impact on retained earnings on 1 January 2019 was nil. prior to commencement date, initial direct costs, and estimated costs of restoring the underlying asset to the condition required by the lease, less any lease incentives received. 1.3.2 Accounting for non-current asset held for sale and discontinued operations The Group classifies non-current assets and disposal groups as held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered principally through a The Group is not required to make any adjustments on transition to IFRS 16 for leases in which it acts as a lessor. The Group has applied sale transaction rather than through continuing use. Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale are measured at the IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers to allocate consideration in the contract to each lease and non-lease component. lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Costs to sell are the incremental costs directly attributable to the disposal of an asset (disposal group), excluding finance costs and income tax expense. Rights of use assets The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e. the date the underlying asset is available for The criteria for held for sale classification is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable, and the asset or disposal group is use). Right-of-use assets are subsequently measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted available for immediate sale in its present condition. Actions required to complete the sale should indicate that it is unlikely that significant for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct changes to the sale will be made or that the decision to sell will be withdrawn. Management must be committed to the plan to sell the costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Unless the Group is asset and the sale expected to be completed within one year from the date of the classification. reasonably certain to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the recognised right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of its estimated useful life and the lease term. When a right-of-use asset meets the definition of Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are not depreciated or amortised once classified as held for sale. Assets and liabilities investment property, it is presented in investment property. No depreciation is recognised for right-of-use assets that meet the definition included in disposal group classified as held for sale are presented separately as current items in the statement of financial position. of investment property. A disposal group qualifies as discontinued operation if it is a component of an entity that either has been disposed of, or is classified as held for sale, and: Lease liability - represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations, The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted - is part of a single co-ordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations, or using the Group’s incremental borrowing rate. The lease payments include fixed payments (including in substance fixed payments) less - is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The results of discontinued operations are presented separately from the results of continuing operations.

The lease liability is subsequently increased by the interest cost on the lease liability and decreased by lease payments made. It is 2. Ordinary and cumulative non-redeemable preference share capital remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments. 2.1 Ordinary share capital The impact of the adoption of IFRS 16 is disclosed below. Audited Audited Adoption of IFRS 16 USD’000 31 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2018 The Group has adopted IFRS 16 retrospectively from 1 January 2019 and has not restated comparatives for the 2018 reporting period, as permitted under the specific transitional provisions in the standard. The reclassifications and the adjustments arising from the new leasing Balance at end of the year 129 118 129 118 rules are therefore recognised in the opening balances of the related line items in the statement of financial position on 1 January 2019. The ordinary capital of the Company comprises of 419 229 694 (2018: 419 229 694) shares. The Group has applied the following transition options available under the modified retrospective approach: - To calculate the right-of-use asset equal to the lease liability. 2.2 Cumulative non-redeemable preference share capital - To apply the recognition exception for leases with a term not exceeding 12 months.

- To use hindsight in determining the lease term if the contract contains options to extend or terminate the lease. Audited Audited USD’000 31 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2018 - To apply the recognition exception for leases of low-value assets.

Opening balance 65 000 10 000 The Group has also elected not to reassess whether a contract is or contains a lease at the date of initial application. Instead, for contracts Cumulative non-redeemable preference shares issued during the year 89 000 55 000 entered into before the transition date the Group relied on its assessment made applying IAS 17 and “IFRIC 4 Determining whether an 154 000 65 000 arrangement contains a lease”. The Group applied IFRS 16 only to contracts that were previously identified as leases. Contracts that were not identified as leases under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4 were not reassessed for whether there is a lease under IFRS 16. On 30 June 2019, Atlas Mara Limited converted US$89 million of the intragroup loan issued to ABCH into 89 000 cumulative non-redeemable preference shares at a nominal value of US$1 000 per share. The preference shares earn an annual dividend equal to 5% per annum of the issue price.

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ABC HOLDINGS LIMITED SUMMARY RESULTS EXTRACTED FROM THE AUDITED GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) (continued)

3. Loans and advances 8. Net interest income

Audited Audited Audited 31 Dec 2019 Audited 31 Dec 2018 USD’000 31 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2018 Continuing Discontinued Continuing Discontinued Gross loans and advances 682 747 1 064 608 USD’000 operations operations Total operations operations Total Less: Expected credit losses (40 635) (111 221)

642 112 953 387 Interest and similar income using Analysis of expected credit losses effective interest method: 12 months ECL (Stage 1) 7 341 30 060 Cash and short-term funds 779 4 629 5 408 (1 515) 4 423 2 908 Lifetime not credit impaired (Stage 2) 1 275 5 115 Investment securities at amortised cost 6 650 12 692 19 342 11 062 10 147 21 209 Lifetime credit-impaired (Stage 3) 32 019 76 046 Investment securities at FVOCI - 4 924 4 924 - 8 251 8 251 40 635 111 221 Loans and advances 69 026 73 712 142 738 96 795 77 003 173 798 76 455 95 957 172 412 106 342 99 824 206 166 4. Disposal group classified as held for sale and discontinued operations

On 30 April 2019, the Group publicly announced that it had entered a binding term sheet with Equity Group Holdings Plc (“EGH”) to Other interest and similar income dispose of its investments in the following subsidiaries: African Banking Corporation (Moçambique) S.A, African Banking Corporation Financial assets held at FVTPL 558 - 558 666 - 666 (Tanzania) Limited, and African Banking Corporation Zambia Limited, in exchange for ordinary shares in EGH. As at 31 December 2019, the parties have yet to sign detailed transaction agreements. Though the agreement with EGH elapsed in January 2020, the Group is Other interest income 72 - 72 (6 244) 8 770 2 526 still actively engaged in negotiations with EGH and other potential buyers, with a view to completing the disposal of the subsidiaries 77 085 95 957 173 042 100 764 108 594 209 358 within a year from the reporting date. Interest and similar expense using The major classes of assets and liabilities of subsidiaries on sale classified as held for sale as at 31 December 2019 are as follows: effective interest method: Deposits 24 774 38 080 62 854 32 620 34 251 66 871 Assets Borrowed funds at amortised cost 16 879 8 622 25 501 18 316 10 048 28 364 Audited Financial liabilities at FVTPL 543 - 543 615 - 615 USD’000 31 Dec 2019 Lease liabilities 540 1 006 1 546 - - - Other interest expense - - - (3 312) 1 766 (1 546) Cash and short-term funds 201 666 Loans and advances 217 246 42 736 47 708 90 444 48 239 46 065 94 304 Investment securities 90 398 Other assets 85 525 Net interest income 34 349 48 249 82 598 52 525 62 529 115 054 Current tax assets 3 378 Property and equipment 32 672 9. Impairment credit/(charges) on financial assets Investment property 8 448 Deferred tax assets 13 685 Audited 31 Dec 2019 Audited 31 Dec 2018 Assets included in disposal group classified as held for sale 653 018

Continuing Discontinued Continuing Discontinued Liabilities USD’000 operations operations Total operations operations Total Audited

USD’000 31 Dec 2019 12 months expected credit losses (stage 1) 318 (1 637) (1 319) 6 671 3 797 10 468 Deposits 442 318 Lifetime not credit impaired losses (stage 2) (59) (3 391) (3 450) 208 - 208 Other liabilities 28 785 Lifetime credit-impaired losses (stage 3) (343) (5 443) (5 786) (8 729) (5 747) (14 476) Deferred tax liabilities 5 040 Recoveries of bad debts previously written-off 1 051 1 825 2 876 2 581 2 404 4 985 Borrowed funds 96 055 967 (8 646) (7 679) 731 454 1 185 Liabilities included in disposal group classified as held for sale 572 198 Net assets directly associated with disposal group 80 820 10. Non-interest income

5. Deposits Audited 31 Dec 2019 Audited 31 Dec 2018

Audited Audited USD’000 31 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2018 Continuing Discontinued Continuing Discontinued USD’000 operations operations Total operations operations Total Deposits from banks 18 893 52 087 Deposits from other customers 704 833 1 333 670 Net gains from trading activities: 31 033 14 157 45 190 9 302 9 610 18 912 723 726 1 385 757 Forex trading income and currency revaluation 30 375 13 858 44 233 8 622 9 171 17 793 Other net trading income 658 299 957 680 439 1 119

Broken down as follows: Audited 31 Dec 2019 Audited 31 Dec 2018 Dividends received: 1 166 368 1 534 2 193 - 2 193 Payable on Term Payable on Term Listed and unlisted shares - FVTPL 1 166 368 1 534 2 193 - 2 193 demand deposits demand deposits

Corporate customers 69 656 87 830 265 445 159 801 Fee and commission income: 19 365 23 373 42 738 25 678 21 361 47 039 Public sector 24 707 162 862 92 318 297 766 Net fee income on loans and advances 6 294 7 904 14 198 5 199 2 963 8 162 Retail customers 75 521 41 262 212 597 80 140 Net fee income from trust and fiduciary activities 735 5 821 6 556 2 245 7 389 9 634 Other financial institutions 18 178 224 817 15 881 209 722 Cash transaction fees 7 377 4 284 11 661 10 550 5 431 15 981 Banks 14 590 4 303 2 226 49 861 Fee income on digital transactions 1 414 4 359 5 773 6 210 4 267 10 477 202 652 521 074 588 467 797 290 Fee income on investments 2 042 - 2 042 1 071 - 1 071 Other fee income 1 503 1 005 2 508 403 1 311 1 714 6. Borrowed funds Other non-interest income: 3 066 1 225 4 291 10 125 2 799 12 924 54 630 39 123 93 753 47 298 33 770 81 068 Audited Audited USD’000 31 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2018 11. Operating expenses BIFM Capital Investment Fund One Proprietary Limited 6 132 11 995 Afrexim Bank 49 098 54 000 Audited 31 Dec 2019 Audited 31 Dec 2018 Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund S.A. 21 039 20 000 Norsad Finance Limited 10 267 10 000 Continuing Discontinued Continuing Discontinued Atlas Mara Limited 15 692 78 220 USD’000 operations operations Total operations operations Total Overseas Private Investment Corporation (“OPIC”) 40 207 105 497

Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust (“ZADT”) 10 374 4 441 Administrative expenses 29 266 50 499 79 765 30 930 45 529 76 459 Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe 5 994 - Property lease rentals 501 516 1 017 1 623 6 211 7 834 Other 15 941 67 351 Staff costs 25 936 40 809 66 745 37 051 36 876 73 927 174 744 351 504 Auditor’s remuneration 591 582 1 173 951 1 138 2 089 Analysed into: Audited Audited Depreciation 2 990 7 367 10 357 4 147 4 229 8 376 31 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2018 Amortisation 3 019 5 111 8 130 3 076 5 087 8 163 Net loss on net monetary items 11 081 - 11 081 - - - On demand to one month 390 785 Directors’ remuneration 1 314 - 1 314 1 242 - 1 242 One to three months 606 5 566 74 698 104 884 179 582 79 020 99 070 178 090 Three months to one year 25 837 35 120 Over one year 147 911 310 033 12. Exchange rates 174 744 351 504 The exchange rate to USD1 were as follows:

7. Financial guarantees, loan commitments and other off-balance sheet items Closing Average Closing Average Audited Audited 31 Dec 31 Dec 31 Dec 31 Dec USD’000 31 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2018 USD’000 2019 2019 2018 2018

Guarantees 19 720 26 098 Botswana Pula 10.63 10.76 10.73 10.21 Letters of credit, loan commitments and other 20 107 99 372 Tanzanian Shilling 2 298.03 2 306.59 2 298.31 2 275.41

Gross balance 39 827 125 470 Zambian Kwacha 14.07 12.92 11.96 10.50 Less: Expected credit loss (187) (541) Mozambican Metical 61.44 62.54 61.38 60.34 Net balance 39 640 124 929 South African Rand 14.05 14.45 14.40 13.25

Zimbabwe RTGS dollar 16.77 16.77 2.5 1.0 Maturity analysis: Less than one year 29 304 73 198 Between one and five years 10 336 41 595 Over 5 years - 10 136 39 640 124 929

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ABC HOLDINGS LIMITED SUMMARY RESULTS EXTRACTED FROM THE AUDITED GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

13. Fair values

Audited Audited 31 Dec 2019 31 Dec 2018

Carrying amount Fair value Carrying amount Fair value

USD’000 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total

Financial assets measured at fair value:

Financial assets at FVTPL 25 243 803 3 925 20 515 25 243 24 909 1 711 - 23 198 24 909 Listed equities 803 803 - - 803 1 711 1 711 - - 1 711 Money market fund 3 925 - 3 925 - 3 925 - - - - - Unlisted equities and debentures 19 485 - - 19 485 19 485 22 577 - - 22 577 22 577 Property units 1 030 - - 1 030 1 030 621 - - 621 621

Financial assets at FVOCI 488 - - 488 488 45 277 - 44 840 437 45 277 Government bonds - - - - - 19 384 - 19 384 - 19 384 Corporate bonds - - - - - 12 193 - 12 193 - 12 193 Unlisted equities 488 - - 488 488 - - - - - Unlisted equities and debentures - - - - - 872 - 435 437 872 Unlisted investment - - - - - 12 828 - 12 828 - 12 828

Derivative financial assets 5 691 - 108 5 583 5 691 8 281 217 2 432 5 632 8 281 31 422 803 4 033 26 586 31 422 78 467 1 928 47 272 29 267 78 467

Financial liabilities measured at fair value Derivative financial liabilities 5 610 - 100 5 510 5 610 5 515 - 71 5 444 5 515 5 610 - 100 5 510 5 610 5 515 - 71 5 444 5 515

14 . Hyperinflation in Zimbabwe On 11 October 2019, the Public Accountants and Auditors Board of Zimbabwe pronounced in their circular 01/19 that Zimbabwe met the conditions required to apply IAS 29: Financial Reporting in Hyper-inflationary Economies, therefore entities reporting in Zimbabwe are now required to apply the requirements of IAS 29 effective for financial periods ended on or after 31 July 2019.

In accordance with IAS 29, BancABC Zimbabwe’s financial statements have been stated in terms of the measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period, 31 December 2019. An inflation adjusting factor was applied to the historical figures to arrive at the inflation adjusted numbers.

IAS 29 also requires that the non-monetary assets and liabilities stated at historical cost on the statement of financial position be restated using the inflation adjusting factor. The gain or loss on the net monetary position which has been derived as the difference resulting from the restatement of non-monetary assets, owners’ equity and items in the statement of comprehensive income is recognised in the statement of profit or loss. For the year ended 31 December 2019, the resulting loss on the net monetary position for BancABC Zimbabwe was USD11.1 million and has been included in the statement of profit or loss as part of operating expenses.

Directors: L. T. Gwata (Zimbabwean), S. Anand – Managing Director (Indian)*, N. Maharajh (South African), J. J. Sikazwe (Zambian), S. L. McPherson (American) *Executive

4 www.bancabc.com 14 Business May 03, 2020 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday SACU losing R7bn revenue monthly he Southern African Customs between 12% and 19% of GDP in these of the total Sacu gross domestic product into the region are collected at the first Union (Sacu) has said that trade countries, had been hit hardest, along with (GDP). point of entry. The total trade among the T flows were down to 1% in some retail, mining and the informal sector. • The development component is fixed Sacu member states, in terms of imports, countries and its member states were losing Elago said that the continent must invest at 15% of the total excise duties collected amounted to about R192 billion in 2017/18 an estimated R7 billion a month of the in health and ICT, and Sacu was now and it is inversely proportional to each and about 75% came from South Africa,” customs revenues that they collected and fast-tracking its automation of borders to country’s GDP per capita, so that it is Elago said. shared due to the COVID-19 pandemic. minimise human contact and make the weighted in favour of the less developed Last year, Sacu member states shared The reforms of the oldest customs union movement of goods quicker. member states. R120 billion. South Africa received R87.7 in the world, which was expected to also ABOUT SACU billion, followed by Botswana with R23.7 Botswana (as Bechuanaland), eSwatini SACU reforms and review of billion, Namibia R22.3 billion and Lesotho review its revenue sharing formula, were revenue sharing due for conclusion by December, but they (as Swaziland) Lesotho (as Basutoland), and eSwatini R8.9 billion and R8.3 billion too could be delayed. Namibia (as South West Africa) and This compensatory formula has been respectively. Sacu said that with the exception of South Africa (as Union of South Africa) a source of discontent with successive South Africa still got the lions’ share - Botswana, which had recorded high signed the first Sacu agreement in 1910. governments of South Africa, that have 48% - because of its share of the total Sacu growth rates, South Africa and Namibia The Customs Union collects customs and expressed concern that it penalises the GDP, while countries like Lesotho and were already experiencing a recession excise duties from member countries into a country for being industrialised and export eSwatini got 7% of the revenue pool. For just before the outbreak of COVID-19, revenue-sharing pool, and once a year they heavy, in favour of less industrialised Lesotho, that made up 40% of government while eSwatini and Lesotho were already share those revenues. fellow member countries. revenues and was still a significant share experiencing growth rates below 2% for the The revenues are made up of customs This is also due to its strategic location in of GDP as Sace executive secretary Paulina last four years. duties that each country collects when they terms of seaports, the level of development Elago explained. Eyewitness News spoke to Sacu executive import from outside the bloc and from and size of the economy. Most of the “For Lesotho, that is 21% of GDP, for secretary Paulina Elago who said that each other, as well excise duties. imports coming into the customs area eSwatini and Namibia that is 12% of GDP, the IMF April 2020 outlook estimated • The Sacu Revenue Sharing Formula enter through South Africa, including for Botswana it’s 9% of GDP and for South that Sacu economies would decline has three components - the customs those destined for Botswana, eSwatini, Africa it’s 1% of GDP.” Sacu Executive Secretary Paulina Elago by an average of 5.6% this year due to component, excise component and the Lesotho and Namibia. In essence, South On average, South Africa collects 97% of the COVID-19 pandemic, because of development component. The customs Africa is the hub and first point of entry revenues, followed by Namibia with about no member state is made worse off than in Botswana was 19.3%, Lesotho 11.5%, disruption of normal economic activity, share is allocated based on each country’s for most imports and also serves as a 1%, and the rest with less than 1%, and this what it obtains under the current revenue eSwatini 12.1%, Namibia 12.4% and South including restrictions on different sectors share of total intra-Sacu imports. distribution centre for the rest of the is the sticking point. sharing arrangement; shares are equitable Africa 13.4%.” aimed at containing the spread of the • The excise component constitutes region. Member states have started a process taking into account political and socio- Mining, retail and the informal sector pandemic. 85% of the excise duties collected and it “In terms of the Sacu Agreement, of reforms that will also review the economic considerations; allocations would also suffer, but Elago said that on She said that tourism, which contributed is allocated based on each country’s share customs and excise duties from imports formula to ensure, among others, that are developmental, promote economic the other hand, the pandemic should make convergence and minimise volatility. the secretariat and member countries But Elago said that the deadline may be explore opportunities in health and ICT. derailed. She said that the COVID-19 pandemic “We had until December this year had exposed the challenges in the health to conclude that but clearly now with sector in terms of number of hospitals, COVID-19 it may be delayed.” inadequate health personnel, lack of SACU COVID-19 IMPACT medical supplies and on-time delivery of Sacu said that during the global financial medical supplies to remote populations. crisis of 2008/09, the common revenue “The automation through the pool saw a 21% decline and the COVID-19 development of software that can assist in pandemic would have more devasting doing self-assessments by patients, which REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA effects on the global economy than the will free doctors to prioritise emergency financial crisis. Some of the key sectors and severe cases in the hospitals. There will PUBLIC NOTICE KITSISO MO SECHABENG in the member states from 2004 to 2018 be a need to look at the use of technology include tourism, mining and quarrying, such as drones to deliver goods, which Notice issued in terms of Section 10 of the Environmental Assessment Act, No. 10 of 2011 Kitsiso e ntshiwa mapadi le Karolo ya Lesome (Section 10) ya molao wa Tshekatsheko wholesale and retail, manufacturing, is already happening in countries like Seemo sa Tikologo No. 10 wa Ngwaga wa 2011 NOTIFICATION FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MANDUNYANE- finance and business services. Rwanda.” SHASHE MOOKE- MATHANGWANE ROAD BYPASS TALETSO YA KANOKO KA SETSHABA MABAPI LE TSHEKATSHEKO TIKOLOGO MABAPI LE GO DIRWA GA The bloc said that the member states Paulina Elago said that work plans The public notice present major findings of the Environmental Management Plan for the design and construction of Mandunyane- TSELA E FETANG KO THOKO YA MANDUNYANE- SHASHE MOOKE-MATHANGWANE must anticipate spending in relief and for the Sacu Customs Modernisation Shashe Mooke- Mathangwane Road Bypass. HERBCO Technical Services have been awarded a contract by Ministry of Transport and Communication through Roads Department. Kitsiso e e soboka Ditlamorago tsa dipatlisiso tse di bonweng fa go dirwa tshekatsheko ya tikologo mabapi le go dirwa ga tsela e e fetang ko ntle stimulus packages, losses in these sectors Programme would be affected but it must ya Mandunyane- Shashe Mooke- Borolong- Chadibe, Mathangwane. HERBCO technical Services Pty Ltd e tlhapilwe ba Lephata la Dipalamo le The necessity for construction of the bypass road is to contain traffic coming from the western side of the country which mostly will Ditlhaeletsanyo mo lekalaneng la Ditsela. and the loss of Sacu revenues. be scaled up to advance IT connectivity be Trucks going to Kazungula Border Post. The Completion of the Kazungula Bridge will spur trade as such motivate truckers to use Go dirwa ga tsela e, ke ka lebaka la gore tsela e kgone go amogela, pharakano ya dikoloi tse di tswang ko Bophirima ja lefatshe tse bontsi jwa border post and since most trucks will be coming from the North West, the bypass will help reduce congestion in the city of Francistown. In 2018, goods worth R1.39 trillion and automation to enhance trade, while tsone e leng diteraka tse di tswang ko molelwaneng wa Kazungula. Go fetswa ga tiro ya go agwa ga borogo jwa Kazungula go solofelwa fa go ta oketsa theko le thekiso ya dithoto ka jalo go solofelwa fa go tsile go kgothatsa badirisi ba diteraka go dirisa molelwane oo..Ka go solofelwa were exported by Sacu member states, minimising direct contact and paper-based (i) Nature and Magnitude of the Activity fa diteraka ka bontsi di tla bo di tswa ko Bokone Bophirima di tsena mo bokone le legare, tsela e e dikologang e tla fokotsa mosuke wa dikoloi The bypass road start point is approximately 5km from Shashe Mooke. From the start point the road continues in a western direction tse di tsenang mo Francistown. with an average of R115 billion a month. transactions. She said that the Preferred to Borolong village, where it will cross the Francistown- Orapa Road, at approximately 2 kilometers from the village. It will then traverse still on the western side of Chadibe it reaches Mathangwane where it ends. i) Boleng le Selekanyo sa Tiro A total of R1.48 trillion worth of goods Trader Programme would also ensure ii) Location of the Activity Tsela e e ya go simolola dikhilometara tse tlhano go tswa mo Shashe Mooke. Go tswa fa e sisimola Dteng tla tswelela e tsamaa ka fa bophirima were imported into the region and a total quicker clearance at borders. The project road will be bypassing Shashe Mooke, Borolong, Chadibe and ends at Mathangwane in the Central District go dikologa motse wa Borolong, ko e tla kgabaganyang teng tsela ya Francistown- Orapa teng, ka dikhilometara tse pedi go tswa mo motseng wa Borolong. E ta tswelela e dikologa e ntse e le ka fa Bophirima e feta motse wa Chadibe go fitlhela e goroga ko Mathangwane ko e felelang revenue of R90.29 billion was collected in She concluded that “we have had several iii) Anticipated Environmental impacts of the Activity and proposed mitigation measures to respond to the negative teng. environmental impact 2017/18 from both the excise and customs of our meetings cancelled because of this The environmental impacts and mitigation measures identified by the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) study are presented in ii) Lefelo la Tiro detail in the Environmental Impact Assessment study and summarised in the table below. A detailed EMP to help manage and monitor Tsela e, e simologang kwa Shashe Mooke, e bo e dikologa, Borolong, Chadibe, e bo e ya go felela ko Mathangwane. duties. The lockdowns were expected to and they include trade negotiations, but potential impacts is included in the EMP report. iii) Ditlamorago tse di ka tlhagogang ka nako ya tiro le tse di akantsweng go ka dirwa go fokotsa manokonoko a kamego ya tikologo result in a significant under collection that also minimises costs of travel and Ditlamorago tse di ka tlhagogang ka nako ya tiro le tse di akantsweng go ka dirwa go fokotsa manokonoko a kamego ya tikologo tse di Project Phase Environmental Impact Mitigation measure/Enhancement lemogilweng ka nako ya fa go dirwa ditshekatsheko tsa kamego ya tikologo di akareditswe mo tafoleng e e fa tlase. Tshupo ya ditlamorago tse, in the common revenue pool as most accommodation. There’s good coming out Design Potential wildlife and domestic · Cover excavations on an ongoing basis. e e tseneletseng e mo lenaneong la pabalelo tikologo ka botlalo. businesses remained closed. of this in terms of the use of technology, animals accidents from survey · Backfill and rehabilitate as soon as investigations are complete excavations · No holes should be left open overnight Legato la tiro Tse di amang tikologo Dintlha tse di fokotsang manokonoko mo tikologong “Botswana Unified Revenue Service is but it also means we have to invest in

Damage of existing services · Provide service providers such as Water Utilities Corporation and Ka nako ya go dirwa Kgonagalo ya dikotsi tse · Mafuti a tshwanetse go katelwa ka nako tsotlhe currently processing less than 1% of the ICT and use of technology at the national Department of Water and Sanitation with estimated water needs ga mealo di amang diphologolo tsa · Katela mafuti otlhe morago ga dipatisiso for the project area and advise them on the need to upgrade to naga le tsa mo gae go dirwa · Mafuti a tshwanetse go katelwa go ise go nne bosigo usual cross-border trade volumes while level.” accommodate increased needs for portable water. ke mafuti a a epilweng go the eSwatini Revenue Authority estimates Sacu said that finalisation of its offer to · A detailed survey of the existing services along the proposed road dira ditshekatsheko. bypass should be undertaken to identify which properties or services a decline of 70% for commercial goods,” the Africa Continental Free Trade Area will be affected as well as to avoid disturbance to local reticulations Tshenyo ya ditlamelo tse di · Ba lephata la metsi ba Koporase ya metsi le Lephata la Water and Sanitation ba · Liaise with Botswana Power Corporation on the power needs for the ntseng di le teng. tshwanetse go neelwa, kabelelo ya selekanyo sa metsi a tiro e tla a tlhokang go Elago said. was also likely to be affected. AfCFTA camp sites and site offices. tswa mo lefelong la tiro. Le go ba gakolola go ipaakanyetsa go kgona go emelana · The camp sites should have each own “clinic” to avoid the need to le koketsego ya metsi a dirisiwang mo lefelong leo. She said that tourism GDP contribution secretary-general Wamkele Mene overwhelm local health facilities. · Ba Botswana Power Corporation ba tshwanetse go itsesiwe mabapi le letlhoko la tiriso ya motlakase ko kampeng ya babereki le ko offising ya ga ra konteraka. that was in double digits in all five announced that the launch of the trade Construction phase Waste generations and management · Portable toilets must be provided on site for construction workers. · Go tshwanetse ga dirwa kokelwana mo kampeng ya babereki go fokotsa mosuke · Wastewater must be collected in a conservancy tank and removed mo dikokelwaneng tse di mo motseng. countries, as well as hospitality and zone that was scheduled for 1 July had now from site by licensed waste collectors for proper disposal. · Avoid waste through application of efficient construction methods Tshenyo ya ditlamelo tse · Ditshekatsheko tse di tseneletseng tsa ditlamelo tse di fa tlase ga tsela di transport sectors, were hardest hit been postponed to a date to be announced. that avoids surplus and spoils. diteng tshwanetse go dirwa go re go bonwe gore ke dife tse di tla amegang le go leka · Reduce waste through purchasing of specified materials only. go di fapoga. following the travel bans. [ewn.co.za] · Mealo e tshwanetse go rotloetsa go dirisiwa gape ga sekonotere se se ntseng se ntshiwa go baakanya tsela. “The 2018 tourism sector contribution Surface water and underground · Pit latrines and septic tanks should not be allowed at camp sites · Fa go sa kgonagaleng gore ditlamelo di ka fapogiwa, beng ba ditlamelo ba water pollution or offices instead conservatory tanks should be used because the tshwanetse go itsisiwa go re go buisanwe ka phimolo dikeledi le go fudusiwa ga camp and site office will be established where there is no connection ditlamelo tsa bone. to the main sewer line De Beers production for Q1 on target · Fuel/oil tanks kept on site should be duly protected in a bund wall Ka nako ya kago Kgotlelesego ya tikologo ka · Mantlwana a boitiketso a tshwanetse go nna teng equal to 110% of the tank volume and the surrounding area paved to matlakala · Lefelo la go latlha ga matlakala le go a tsaa, le tshwanetse go dirwa mo kampeng, avoid pollution of both surface and underground water. fa go motlhofo go goroga teng e Beers says its total three quarters of all De Beers diamonds, · Ditanka tsa metsi a leswe le matlo a boiteketso a mafuti, ga di a tshwanelwa Spread of Contagious diseases · At least one first aid kit stocked to the specifications as prescribed in go dirisiwa mo kampeng, go ka dirisiwa matlwana a dirisang metsi go kgopha dropped five per cent to 5.6 million carats. the Factories Act Regulations should be available on site all the time production of rough diamonds leswe, mme go na le thulaganyo ya gore leswe leo le tsewe gore le tshololwe ko · Contractor to provide induction to the crew on health issues The company blamed a seven per go babalesegileng across its mines in Botswana, particularly HIV/AIDS prior to mobilization to site · D Metsi a a leswe a tshwanetse go gopelwa mo ditankeng tsa kgopo ya metsi a a cent decrease at its Orapa mine, due to leswe a bo a ntshiwa mo lefelong la mmereko ke ba ba filweng tetlelesego ya go Canada, South Africa and Namibia in the dira jalo a bo a tshololelwa ko mafelong a a lebanye. challenges related to commissioning of Land alteration · Appropriate licenses and permits such as mining license should be · Fema go dira matlakala ka go dirisa metlhale ya kago e e sa rotloetseng go sala first quarter of this year was in line with logged with relevant authorities to avoid delay ga dilo tsa kago tse di ka se tlholeng di ka dirisiwa. expectations. new plant infrastructure and maintenance. · To ensure rehabilitation, the client should tie rehabilitation to the · Fokotsa matlakala ka go reka fela didirisiwa tse di kailweng. construction liability cost such that these funds can only be released Production at Jwaneng fell four per cent · The impact of coronavirus was once proper rehabilitation has been undertaken and approved by the Kgotlelesego ya metsi a ko Ditanka tsa leokwane le ole tse di mo lefelong la tiro di tshwanetse go bewa fa Department of Mines godimo le ko tlase ga lefat- go sireletsegilen, mo lekotswaneng le le kganelang go nwela ga leokwane mo negligible, as lockdowns only came into fue to planned lower grade. she lefatsheng. Go tshwanetse ga dirwa le boalo go dikologa lefelo la fa ditankeng go itsa go kgotlelesego ya lefatshe le metsi a kwa tlase ga lefatshe. effect at the end of March, during the final In Namibia it increased six per cent to Employment Creation · Recruit as many local people as possible especially in the semi- · Mantlwana a boitiketso a mafuti ga a tswanela go letlelelwa mo kampeng ya ba skilled and unskilled category babereki ba konteraka. days of Q1. 0.5 million carats, due to planned higher Potential risk of road and construction · Construction vehicle drivers should be on the lookout for local traffic, An on-target total of 7.75 million carats grade at the marine operations. In South accidents pedestrians and animals. Kanamiso ya malwetsi a · Lefelo la tiro le tshwanetse ga nna lebokoso le le lengwe la thuso ya potlako, le · Construction drivers should constantly be educated on the tshelanwang le setseng morago ditsetlana tsa molao wa madirelo were recovered, according the miner’s Africa, production almost doubled - importance of abiding by the Road Traffic Act. · Konteraka e tshwanetse go ruta babereki ba e le gone ba firwang ka tsa botsogo up 97 per cent to 0.8 million carats - as the · All construction vehicles should be fitted with flashing/warning lights go remeletswe thata mo go tsa mogare wa HIV/AIDS. latest production report, although it is and those hauling construction materials should be covered at all Go senyega ga lefatshe · Go netefatsa gore lefatshe le busetswa ko seemong se se siameng, go tshwane- final ore from the open pit is mined prior time. forecasting a 20 per cent drop for 2020, tse ga pataganngwa go baakanya ga lefelo la tiro le dituelo, gore go se ka ga · The contractor should have a road safety officer full time on site nna le dituelo dipe tse di dirwang fa lefelo la tiro le sa busetswa ko seemong se to transition to underground. during construction because of the Indian lockdown, mine se siameng Production in Canada decreased by 19 Potential damage to property · Assessment of affected properties should be undertaken by the · Diteseletso tsa go epa di tshwanetse go neelwa ba maphata a tshwanetseng ka closures in South Africa and US slump in monitoring environmentalist, Tonota Sub Land Board, property nako go itsa tiego. per cent to 0.8 million carats, primarily owners before commencement of construction. demand. Koketsego ya menyetla ya · Beng gae ba tshwanetse go firwa ka dipalo tse dintsi, bogolo jang mo ditirong · Valuation of affected properties should be done and compensation due to the planned closure of Victor. go tlhama mebereko tse sa tlhokeng botsipa bope, De Beers reported that production paid fully to affected people prior to construction works. [idexonline.com] Operation Phase Road accidents/ vehicle animal · Speed calming measures must be put in place to promote safe use in Botswana, which accounts for almost collisions of road. Kgonagalo ya dikotsi tsa · Bakgweetsi ba dikatakata ba tshwanetse go nna kelotlhoko mo badirising ba · Fully equipped rest areas (sitting places and waste bins) should tsela le tsa babereki tsela, batsamaya ka dinao le diphologolo. be provided along the road to encourage drivers to stop over and · Bakgweetsi ba dikatakata ba tshwanetse go tsibosiwa ka botlhokwa ja go reduce road accidents from fatigue obamela melawana ya ditsela. · Since road passes through a wildlife rich area, the rest areas should · Dikoloi tsotlhe tsa konteraka di tshwanetse go tsenngwa dipone tsa tsiboso, not be placed along areas with evidence of active wildlife activity or ODC earns $18,7m from March auction mmu o o olelwang o tswanetse go khurumediwa fa o setse o isiwa ko lefelong a crossing. mmereko ka dikoloi. · There should be warning signs along the road indicating the · Konteraka e tshwanetse go fira mmereki wa itshireletso ya dikotsi tsa tsela. otswana’s wholly state-owned presence of wildlife. Kgonagalo ya go senyeng · Ditshekatsheko tsa dikago tse di ka amegang di tshwanetse tsa dirwa ke moit- Okavango Diamond Company Travel time saving · The road should be maintained whenever the need arises to achieve ga dikago saanape wa tsa tikologo, lephata la ditsha la Tonota, lephata la ditsha le beng ba travel time savings dikago pele ga tiro e ka simololwa (ODC) raked in about $18,7 · Ditlhotlhomiso tsa metse kana dikago tse di amegang di tshwanetse tsa dirwa B iv) Environmental Impact Statement Placement batho ba ba amegang a phimolwa dikeledi ka fa go tshwanetseng pele ga tiro e million from 93 lots of diamonds offered ka simololwa. during its March spot diamond auction. Copies of the EIA can be reviewed at the following locations: Ka nako ya tiriso Go oketsega ga dikotsi tsa · Melawana e e rotloetsang lebelo la dikoloi le le kotlase e tshwanetse ya diriwa go - Department of Environmental Affairs (Francistown) tsela tse di amanang le rotloetsa tiriso ya tsela e e sireletsegileng. The auction comprised mainly of near gem - Shashe- Mooke, Mandunyane, Borolong, Chadibe, Mathangwane (Kgotla) diphologolo · Mafelo a boitapoloso fa thoko ga ditsela a tshwanetse a dirwa go fokotsa dikotsi - Roads Department (Francistown) tsa tsela tse di okiwang ke letsapa stones and a few coloured stones.

Written comments or objections from those likely to be affected by the project and other interested persons should be submitted directly Of the 93 lots offered, only nine were not Go somarela nako · Tsela e tshwanetse ya nna ya baakangwa fa go tlhokega go somarela nako ya to the Department of Environmental Affairs, Francistown Office by 20th April 2020. badirisi ba tsela sold.

v) Correspondences Figures released by ODC show that two All correspondences should be addressed to The District Environmental Coordinator (DEC), Department of Environmental Affairs, iv) Kanamiso ya Lenaneo la Pabalelo Tikologo Mokwalo o o feletseng wa ditshekatsheko tsa tikologo o ka bonwa mo mafelong a a latelang: white gem stones both weighing just above Private Bag FO20 Francistown. And Tel: 2417363, Fax 2417108 or hand delivered to Francistown DEA Office, at Ntshe House first Floor, - Lephata la Tikologo kwa Francistown (Department of Environmental Affairs (Francistown) Office No.2 112/2.110/2.109 - Kgotla ya Shashe- Mooke, Mandunyane, Borolong, Chadibe, Mathangwane. (K 572 carats were each sold for more than - Lephata la ditsela kwa Francistown. Marcus Ter Haar, MD, Okavango Diamond Further enquiries regarding public review of this document may be lodged with DEA officers listed below. $700 000 carats, while seven stones, mainly Mr P. Sandawana at TEL: 2417363 Mokwalo wa dikakgelo go tswa mo go ba ba ka amiwang kgotsa ba ba nang le kgatlhego ka tiro e, o ka romelwa ko go ba Lephata la Tikologo Company (Department of Environmental Affairs), Francistown office) pele ga di 20/04/2020 white gem diamonds, were sold for more

v) Dikakgelo than $600 000. A 572.13 carat diamond Mekwalo yotlhe e ka fetisediwa kwa atereseng e e fa tlase; bid on the ranges and quantities of goods The District Environmental Coordinator (DEC Private Bag FO F020, Francistown. Tel: 2417363 Fax 2417108 or kgotsa e ka isiwa ka letsogo was sold for $1,286 per carat, while a kwa Ofising ya Lephata la Tikologo kwa Francistown Ntshe House first Floor, Office No.2 112/2.110/2.109 that they required. Bidders are provided 572.11 carat stone fetched $1,294 per carat. with real time market feedback allowing Department of Environmental Affairs Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation & Tourism Dipotso le dikakgelo mabapi le kitsiso e di ka isiwa kwa go ba maina a a latelang fa tlase Mr P. Sandawana kwa Tel: 2417363 All lots were offered simultaneously in them to make informed bidding decisions. the auction and customers were able to [rough-polished.com] The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | May 03, 2020 Business 15 16 Business May 03, 2020 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday Stanbic eases trade between Shumba Quarterly Market Update - 31 March 2020 humba Energy Ltd is an the Environmental and Social energy development company Impact Assessment for review by importers, Chinese markets S based in Botswana and listed the Department of Environmental on the Botswana Stock Exchange. Affairs. Shumba Energy Ltd 4th tanbic Bank Botswana has Shumba Energy has in recent years Floor Ebene Skies Rue de L’Institut launched its Africa China progressed from an exploration Ebene 80817 Republic of Mauritius S Agent Proposition (ACAP), company to a development Mabesekwa Project which aims to assist Botswana’s company and sits on over 4.5 billion The project is based in the importers source and validate tons of thermal coal. As a major Francistown region. The project quality goods, safely and efficiently, industry player, Shumba Energy’s has a total of 0.9 billion tonnes from the most competitive suppliers mission is to satisfy the growing gross in-situ. In 2018 the company in China. The initiative provides energy demand in the SADC region entered into a partnership access to a universe of Chinese through various strategies. For agreement with Kibo Energy plc, an suppliers and eases the cash flow of Shumba “Powering the Future” AIM listed entity whereby Shumba importers through expert financial means addressing chronic power retained 15% of the prospecting support and empowering importers shortages head-on and supplying license. The project is covered with insight and control of the energy to affected southern African by 1 license which is up to date entire importing and logistics countries in a sustainable and and current with the department process. costeffective manner. Established of mines. The Environmental China–Africa relations have been in 2011, Shumba now owns a and Social Impact Assessment marked by vast advancements in significant portion of advanced and mine feasibility have been trade and cultural exchanges over energy projects in Botswana and is completed. A mining license the past two decades. However, the uniquely positioned with its strategy application has been submitted recent outbreak of COVID-19 has to develop energy projects that to the department of mines. affected global trade greatly. Due are unaffected by the volatility of Previously Shumba signed a heads to Africa’s close trade partnerships global coal prices. The Company’s of agreement with Kibo Energy with China, concerns have been main activities include project PLC to reposition and strategically Managing Director of Shumba Energy, Mashale Phumaphi raised about African countries’ development and mining, coal leverage the Mabesekwa project. ability to trade with China during trading, power generation and The Environmental and Social up to date and current with the Under the agreement the parties and post COVID-19. ACAP is energy fuels. Shumba Energy has 3 Impact Assessment and the mine department of mines. The coal is will jointly manage and oversee the revolutionising the way in which assets in development stage. feasibility studies for the project of a quality suitable for use in both development of a bespoke 300MW African businesses import from Sechaba Project have been completed. the coal exports and for power power station which will power a China as one possible solution to The project is in the Palapye generation. As at 31 December PetroChemical plant which provide the challenges faced by importers Morupule South Resources region and has 1.1 billion tonnes 2019 the Environmental and Social Botswana and Southern Africa and businesses in Botswana wanting Project gross in-situ. The project is covered Impact Assessment and the mine with liquid fuels. The signing of the to trade with China. Building on by 2 prospecting licenses both of The project is also based in the feasibility study for the project were agreements resulted in an increase Standard Bank Group’s long- which are up to date and current Palapye region, 5km from the both underway. At the beginning of the ownership in the project to standing expertise and heritage in with the department of mines. The railway siding and has 2.45 billion of the group owned 97.5% of 65% from 15%, this was concluded Africa, Stanbic Bank will facilitate coal is of a quality suitable for both tonnes gross in-situ. The project the project. Further during the during the current quarter. [bse. the following: Connecting clients power generation and coal exports. is covered by 1 license which is quarter the company submitted co.bw] with reputable Chinese importers; providing assistance to navigate the regulatory requirements; Assisting to overcome language barriers through access to Mandarin- Absa Life donates P1m to COVID-19 relief efforts speaking agents; Sourcing and bsa Life Botswana will towards other initiatives aimed at of our customers, employees and confirming goods of the required contribute P1 million to eradicating the novel COVID-19 the communities that we serve. It A support the Government’s pandemic. was therefore natural that, in our quality; Negotiating prices on behalf fight against the Coronavirus Absa Life Botswana is committed to approach, we partner with one of the of clients; Issuing Letters of Credit (COVID-19) outbreak. supporting government’s initiatives sectors that are leading the nation and Guarantee; Providing access “This pandemic has taught us many that seek to minimize the impact of in this fight. We are profoundly to Renminbi currency to reduce lessons, one amongst them being our COVID-19. We have collaborated humbled by the heroic work being multiple currency conversions. age-old value enshrined in our culture with our long term strategic partner done by our healthcare workers every Stanbic Bank’s Head of Personal Stanbic Bank’s Head of Personal and Business Banking, Chiko Manokore as Batswana; that of community Botswana Nurses Union to make a day; leaving the safety of their homes, and Business Banking, Chiko and looking after each other. It is donation towards the much needed and their families, to go fight the Manokore said, “As Stanbic Bank therefore from this perspective that Personal Protective Equipment. ultimate battle of humankind. Their Botswana, our clients remain at the pandemic. This initiative provides in operations. We want to help we stand up in solidarity with other We stand proud to heed to our hard work and dedication is what will centre of everything we do as we the foundation of long-term, where we can and this is one companies and Batswana, to lend a government’s call to support those get us through this crisis. They are a strive to seamlessly deliver holistic, mutually beneficial and sustainable demonstration of that.” helping hand towards the eradication in the frontline, along with Botswana true embodiment of who and what relevant financial services offerings trade relationships, equipping local The offering – underpinned of this virus,” said Motshabi Mokone, Nurses Union. The following Botswana stands for.” Mokone through relevant and value-adding importers with the tools to navigate by a letter of credit – seeks to Managing Director of Absa Life protective equipment will be donated Absa Life Botswana is committed Botswana. by Absa Life Botswana; Disposal to continue offering assistance to the channels. We are a partner for both the simple and complex aspects deepen trust in Africa-China trade play our part in ensuring that we The donation is made up of two Coverall (Moon suits) Gowns; N95 government to fight the spread of the growth and we are working to of doing business in China. This is a relationships. It further works to remain safe and contain the spread parts, comprising a P700 000 donation Masks or FFP2 Masks; Goggles; Face Coronavirus. Mokone added, “We are support our clients in keeping difficult period for everyone, and we guarantee local importers access to of COVID-19 even if it means we to the Botswana Nurses Union for the Shields; Head Covers. fighting an invisible enemy and our their supply chains strong during believe businesses across Botswana the best suppliers in China, the best change the way we are used to live our procurement of Personal Protective Mokone added, “At Absa Life, our role in the fight against COVID-19 this time of increased uncertainty need as much support as possible payment terms and the best quality. daily lives.” Equipment as well as P300 000 top priority is the health and safety is of great importance. We must all brought on by the COVID-19 to ensure continued sustainability The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | May 03, 2020 Business 17

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VACANCIES 1. Land Surveyor • 5 years’ work experience as a Project Administrator. engineering as well as appropriate health and • Knowledge of project management software Reference: KCBT- QS safety training. • Minimum 7years experience in construction Job Summary • Hands on experience with flowcharts, technical documentation and schedules To measure and collect data on specific areas of land 9. Resident Engineer Pipelines in order to meet project objectives. Reference: KCBT- SCS Reference: KCBT- PAO Job Summary Qualifications and Experience Responsible for providing Resident Engineering 13. Senior Document Controller • Bsc (Surveying), BTech (surveying)or 5. Project Manager functions and to serve as a link between management and operational areas to ensure that work is performed equivalent. Job Summary according to the stipulated requirements. • Must be a professionally registered land Job Summary • Responsible for the management of all project surveyor. i.e. either with SAGC as a PLS (Professional Responsible and accountable for the day to day running related documents and implementing quality control Surveyor) or any other recognized body in Botswana. of construction operations on site Qualifications and Experience procedures • Minimum 5 years in engineering land surveying • BEng (Civil) or BTech (Civil), registered with ERB or • Conducts regular reviews and audits on all records directly related to construction. Equivalent as a Professional. Qualifications and Experience • A Valid Driver’s License • Minimum 10 years’ resident engineer function on • B.Eng / B.SC. – Civil / Mechanical Eng – Registered Qualifications and Experience steel and or ductile iron bulk water supply pipelines with ERB as Professional Engineer or equivalent. larger than 500 mm diameter pipelines. • National Diploma in Records Management / Reference: KCBT- LS • A proven track record in achieving first-class Document Control/Relevant administrative course, • Proficient with MS Office, MS Project and Drafting construction management in large infrastructure software • Diploma in Civil Engineering will serve as an added 2. HR/IR Practitioner projects (Pipe lines, Reservoirs and WTP) advantage. • Minimum of 5- 10 years’ experience working in • Minimum 10 years working experience with 5 years Reference: KCBT- REP Construction Management, with at least 5 years’ as Document Controller. Job Summary experience in and on a site construction environment To manage the day-to-day HR issues in relation to 10. SHE Site Officer Reference: KCBT- SDC all HR activities such as recruitment, training and Reference: KCBT- PM development, overseeing the management of site Job Summary 14. Senior Land Surveyor industrial labour relations, managing grievance 6. Project Planner Coordinates health and safety systems. procedures and conflict resolution, while ensuring identifies hazards and assess risks to health and safety, Job Summary that the company continues to meet its business and put appropriate safety controls in place Job Summary Measures and collects data on specific areas of land in company’s objectives. The incumbent will be required To develop time plans on the project to ensure that the provides advice on accident prevention and occupational order to meet project objectives. health to management and employees. Establish, manage to advise business and employees on all Labour project is completed safely, on time and within budget. and monitor standards, processes, communications, To define each aspect of the project and choose the related issues, highlighting risks to the business and training and systems to ensure all responsibilities Qualifications and Experience best methods to complete them. Provide early warnings employees whilst ensuring business objectives are associated with Health and Safety on critical items. • Bsc (Surveying), or equivalent. ultimately achieved. • Must be professionally registered with SAGC as a Qualifications and Experience PLS (Professional Surveyor) or Equivalent Qualifications and Experience Qualifications and Experience • OHS Diploma/Certificate or equivalent. • Minimum 10 years in engineering land surveying, • Bachelor’s Degree or experience in construction directly related to construction and/or engineering. • Certificate in occupational health and safety i.e. SAMTRAC, Nebosh IGC • Minimum Diploma in Human Resources or related • Minimum of 5 years of construction project qualification management experience • 5 or more years relevant experience in a similar role Reference: KCBT- SLS • Minimum of 5 years’ Industrial Relations experience • Minimum of 5 years of experience using MS Project • Registered with relevant professional body. in a construction site environment or Primavera P3 or P6. • In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA) and 15. Workshop Supervisor Fabrication • At least three years HR generalist experience. • Extremely proficient with Ms Office procedures. • Sound Knowledge of Labour Legislation and • Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or Job Summary procedures. practices. Reference: KCBT- PP Coordinates and directs the activities of the service • Strong IR Background • Proficient in MS Office. department technicians. • Working knowledge of safety management systems 7. QC Site Officer i.e. OHASAS18001/IMS Reference: KCBT- HR/IR Qualifications and Experience • BGCSE, Boiler making Level 4 or Equivalent Job Summary Reference: KCBT- SSO • Ability to read and interpret drawings issued for 3. Plant Maintenance Supervisor Responsible for maintaining of quality standards by construction approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products 11. Site Agent • 5 years in the industry Job Summary

The Workshop Supervisor Coordinates and directs the Qualifications and Experience Job Summary Reference: KCBT- WSF service department technicians for maximum efficiency • National Higher Dip., B. Tech, B/ in Quality • Responsible for the management of the construction and productivity. Management or similar advantageous site If you are not contacted as a short listed candidate • ISO9001 Implementation/Auditing certification • Maintains standards of health and safety, quality, within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. Qualifications and Experience • Minimum 5 to 10 years civil inspection from environmental impact and cost control which must be in infrastructure projects The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any • Minimum N4 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (pipelines,resevoirs,WTP) time without notification. and a valid Trade Test Certificate in the field of Qualifications and Experience Khato Civils reserves the right not to proceed with Earthmoving Equipment Mechanics. • B.Tech / Diploma. – Civil / Water & Environment – Reference: KCBT- QC filling the position. • A supervisory effectiveness of a first line certificate Registered with ERB An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to will be an added advantage. • A proven track record in achieving first-class an interview • 4 years post apprenticeship experience on 8. Quantity Surveyor construction management in infrastructure projects Earthmoving Equipment (Pipe lines, Reservoirs and WTP) Candidates are invited to submit a CV together with • Minimum of 5- 10 years’ experience working in • 2 years’ experience as charge hand or Supervisor. Job Summary copies of certificates/driver’s license (no original Construction Management, with at least 5 years’ • A valid driver’s license is essential • Responsible from design costs to final figure certificates). Applications that are received without experience in and on a site construction environment • Pursue to minimise the costs of the project and copies of required documentation will not be considered. Reference: KCBT- PMS enhance value for money. Reference: KCBT- SA • Ensuring that the project meets all legal and quality assurance requirements and regulations Closing Date: 22 May 2020 4. Project Admin Officer 12. Site Camp Supervisor Qualifications and Experience Completed applications can be e-mailed to Botswana. Job Summary [email protected] by the indicated • Possess relevant construction QS credentials. Job Summary Responsible for coordination of project activities. closing date or hand delivered at Khato Civils offices • Minimum B.Tech / Diploma. – Quantity Surveying The incumbent will be responsible for the running and Manage schedules, arrange assignments and at Mmamashia along the A1 road after Mmamashia upkeep of the Site Camps – Offices / Accommodation / communicate progress to all team members. • A proven track record in infrastructure Engine Garage projects, Pipe lines, Reservoirs and WTP) Feeding / Cleaning and general housekeeping. Minimum of 10 years’ experience with at least 5 Qualifications and Experience Call Teedzani Maposa or Peter Mathambo at years’ experience working on a site construction Qualifications and Experience +2673180644 for clarifications • Minimum National Diploma in Administration or environment as a Site Quantity Surveyor. • Relevant experience in construction or civil related field. 18 News May 03, 2020 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday

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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 • 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 resolved to take a tough On Friday, Khama was given Masire’s rise Revenue Services (BURS) that President Masisi should accept 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 [email protected] Mogae threatenedin Rakops recently, to mostdissolve if not all Parley • The next Central Committee to his farm and came back in the Seretse Butale Kgathi Ralotsia terminated their contract 4. Click “apply now” tab Unreasonable, irrational Last hope is on Central Committee review meeting on Wednesday is evening. with Emirates Securities after to form Botswana Movement for • service providers were paid cash 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 with unclosed millions of pula. issues. to be pushing the political have dismissed most of the appeals “The Central Committee is party that wants to topple Masisi properties bought for him by some than 240 million Pula.every So time far onlyhe was asked to of Colonel Kgosi as his Private him with Brigadier Peter Magosi President of Botswana. Things fall apart at BNF on each other to the chagrin of the and came back to Gaborone on 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 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 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 4 hours taking into account the grave George Shakawe where he had thatan event is principally because the center he will have to specifically deal qualified and, mostseen importantly, party members publiclyno confidence take against President 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 account Morupisi,” inconvenience the claimant suffers Tlhalerwa is literally absent. Highly placed with instability within the party on each other to the chagrinMokgweetsi of the Masisi and which came was back tabled to Gaborone on NEC meeting,” confided a source. former President Ian Khama and Some party elders are said to procedures. outcome of the appeal are Defence, and even threatening to ensure that Thisinformation is said to haveby Khama, been the Boko ‘the denied and atone,” herevealed said. the source. from the failure to fill the vacancy.” he informed the claimant’s own choice and sources within the BNF National especially among members of public. by Boko in Parliament.Sunday. Though he confirmed undermining the presidency of have warned President Masisi that The Appeals Board has overturned last straw that broke the camel’s Seretse In an interview with Khama has given Masisi 30 days preference, as envisioned by the Ahead of the BNF National Justice and Security Minister Shaw the Centralhe does Committee. not get nominated His next to run as that but said should there be such During the initial Motion of No Masisi and In an interview BNFthat heTreasurer will attend the SONAExecutive Committee have revealed 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 Committee 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 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 to have been paying the service 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 that the ruling One 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 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 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 Applicationhas benefited 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 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 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 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. 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. 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 Gaolathe led Alliance some of the candidates that won with assistant Minister of Tertiary VACANCY launched their appeals days after not done so by the time of going to without cohesion and direction. 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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’ Babereki deals damage as rivals target him Wikipedia, in Abrahamic religions, PAGE STAFF WRITER Sodom and Gomorrah have become BDP [email protected] Distron Botswana is looking for a for their synonymous with impenitent sin, 03 Business Development Manager and their fall with a proverbial Confianza even lecturers at Botswana trainees under your direction. manifestation of divine retribution. • News Tsholetsa Police College in Otse got the shock Such investigation may result in Sodom and Gomorrah were cities JULY 01, 2018 | ISSUE 281 1 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 suspendedPAGE 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 05 October 2018 pending the outcome of the receiving suspension letters. condition of anonymity, although the Botswana operations. kingdoms of Sodom and Gomorrah careful consideration we agreed that In the suspension letters,Letshego written and investigation againstMD you”. stepsThey down are considering dragging the Police Act deals with discreditable conduct, were allied with the cities of Admah, www.thepatriot.co.bw we are going to need more time to SUBSCRIBEreplace him in delivered on Friday, Makgophe wrote: “Be “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 Taxman isNews a tertiary institution attended by adults led committee over a period that NOVEMBER 4, 2018 | ISSUE 299 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 1such by law and qualified to 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 engagePAGE in sexual relationships, does not The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | November 4, 2018 stipulates that every two years there Newswhere appeals1 were succesful. Theafter the speedy completion of this matter,” said at pains trying to explain and justify PAGEdenied that the Central CommitteeBotswana indicated in the potentialreport handed to BCP provision either in the statutes that govern have institutional rules which forbid sexual 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 BDP faction turns heat on President 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] • 09 “Do or Die” for Botswanacommittee to postpone- Gaolathe to 2020, the the06 outcomes of the appeals saying re-runs in Bobonong and Kgalagadi Mabaila 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. Balopi said it is normal for the financialNorth constituencies hub will give– a lifeexpert go-ahead in those constituencies for relationships with trainees and that sex youth congress that was due in 2019 congress to be postponed. He denied the correct procedure had to be The lawyer consulted by the suspended line and glimpse of hope to cabinet election re-runs. The other appeals• BURS investigates www.thepatriot.co.bw with their partners is and was consensual. officers declined to shed light on the matter, where a new leadership was to be that the postponement is due to followed in a comprehensive manner he 2019 General Elections P12.00 ministers Shaw Kgathi who is the which were not successful were According to the cops, who spoke on saying it is confidential and that he does not elected. instability or growing factionalism by the relevant structures which him for tax are increasingly promising 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 evasion 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 elections on the ordered re-runs,” candidates are already turning to party received 134 appeals lodged is currently the Assistant Minister • I have over P10 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. million worth of KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: appealing personalities and stylish Plot to • Bulela Ditswe appeals 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 tenders withswag to Govt 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. Khama to Masisi … AUGUST 5, 2018 | ISSUE 286 (2019) we will have a very busy Central Committee led by President (36.6 %) of the CouncilorsThe Patriot appeals on Sundaywho garnered | www.thepatriot.co.bw 5, 595 votes against Tshephang | November Mabaila 4, 2018has written to – Mabaila Kgathi’s 1, 785 while Moipisi lost 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 the party appealing against a recent• of political campaigns in Botswana, PHILLIMON MMESO the high rising Talitha Monnakgotla. ‘I am suing LEA’ • 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 • oust Masisi Unhappy with failure to adopt • [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] losers in the recent party primary 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 countries as politicians recognize against Monnakgotla’s 2, 139. “We Factions holding secret night meetings BDF Commander • vehemently denies contributing Mogwera suspendswhich five will have election regionalre –runs chairpersonswill know his fate next week when won tendersthat high-priced due consultants can fine- new Constitution [email protected] Our understanding was that it is not on private land but belonged to state – he expression on experienced a lot of challenges 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 Brigadier Thulaganyo through appeals in the primary friendship with People are focused on party positions rather than the 2019 elections – Balopi APPOINT • 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 Businesselections. We will only have council enior governmentThe Patriotofficials on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | November 4, 2018 Masisi’s face changes presidency. “I can confirm that Mabaila has Khama Botswana National Front (BNF) and Spokesperson insists that to a more serious look, as he [email protected] and parliamentary primary election • Kgalagadi South constituency strategic meeting cancelled appearing before the Public Accounts “The reason he thinks I am the put in an appeal over his recent Umbrella for Democratic Change PHILLIMON MMESO DCEC, FIA www.thepatriot.co.bwadjusts his posture to sit up NOVEMBER 11, 2018 | ISSUE 300 P12.00 S Committee (PAC) this week, for Three weeks before Botswana re-runs in constituencies and wards they are committed to UDC P10.50 • straight when reminded that the one who was behind his dismissal on allegations of unauthorised suspension from the party. As of now (UDC) Advocate Duma Boko has [email protected] the first time since the“Do construction of theor Die” for Botswana - GaolatheState funds, resources used by Public Employees Union (BOPEU) is because he knows that I am an let’s wait for the final outcome and • Guma was the guest speaker controversial Mosu airstrip, admitted that it former Director General of the hold elections for national office deductions. Your suspension has stepped up the moneyed ladder after • expert in the drill of disarming 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, Security Services (DISS) accused and containing a delinquent lack the capacity to suspend other the July BNF conference to the tune President Ian Khama’s private use. Find potential new customers, convert them into clients and continue to grow Mogwera, is involved in a who up to Friday was Botswana investigate Boko him of being bitter because he officer,” he revealed, adding that members,” reads part of the response. of P2 million and the 2019 general PAGE VehicleBCP & source Asset Y Further, they conceded that the airstrip dirty scuffle with five regional KGOSI…OR!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 BDP’s development. Botswana potential • general elections in Mogoditshane (BDF) personnel on private land belonging never work under Kgosi, ever! It accuse Mogwera of claiming True to his word, Boko has 06 Says Masisi is unreasonable, irrational and acted unlawfully • Ministerswith suspension letters on Monday. lose appeals-BOBS region chairpeson, CAAB [email protected] Suspect possible money laundering at BNF conference is a total lie because he does not Brigadier Masisi was fielding to have instituted disciplinary engaged a South African image Loan Financing? 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, company Status Reputation financial hub – expert • party to contest as independent have good management skills,” he the suspended chairpersons replied 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 • Boko failed to keep his promises: No buses for delegates Sunday in a no-holds-barred • Some might turn against Masisi • Last hope is on CentralStatistics Botswana Committee Chairperson review Management Consultancy which News candidate after he was slapped with a says, face contorted. to Mogwera warning her that passing judgment (suspensions), statutory structures of the union oalition pangs and is a debate which hasn’t reached believe. interview during the week at Modise Ramaretlwa and Tebogo has stated that anything to do with 1 • difficultBrigadier Masisi said with the thus behaving like a judge and and also have been a member of the stuttering unity efforts any structureMasisi’s of the BCP,”grounds: he said Kgosi retires in Decembersuspension of2018 five years. Appearing before the PAC, Botswana • PAGE should she not wothdraw he letter Some NEC members want Boko to resign his home in Gaborone where he • Boko moots another Motion of No ConfidenceSegadika against – David Magang Masisi Region UDC president, especially the media, ApplyC online now. style of leadership of his younger a prosecutor in the same cause. union in good standing for a period are staring at Umbrella in response. Mabaila, who is former president Defence Force (BDF) Commander business in the future immediately dismissed reports by close of business they will file chairperson. FOR YOURfor Democratic Change (UDC) PHILLIMON MMESO must contact Karabo Molotsi, a brother President Masisi he knew Further, they accuse her of violating www.thepatriot.co.bw of not less than four years. Cracks within the UDC started Ian Khama’s blue eyed boy, has been Lieutenant General Placid Segokgo • Botswana potential an urgent application in court on Sources inside BOPEU have just a few days before some of BNF on the brink of another split 06 that that he is employed at the the laws of natural justice by senior Account Executive at Status [email protected] 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 Mabaila RMC. Although Status RMC claims ‘meeting’ as the leaders within after being suspended by the BDP’s by the army using army resources and financial hub – expert transitionsgoing 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 to have been engaged by UDC, the the contradicting partners gave disciplinary committee. He had been PHILLIMON MMESO News Director General. He however Mogwera, they notified her that suspending them. identical, Mogwera accuse the fivePHILLIMON of MMESO Introducingtheir first ones the after theWesBank new UDC he fallout between funds. “Our understanding was that it was deny advising his younger brother interest to contest NEC positions coalition Publicity Secretary Moeti [email protected] 1 • Some in Central District opposed Mogwera had suspended the allegations of serious misconduct. “I contradictingPresident statements. Mokgweetsi BCP Masisi accused of committing offences against not being built on a private property,” he when the need arises, because she does not have the powers she in Kasane. The National Executive [email protected] exercised ignorance over was launched in February this five regional chairpersons of the am of the considered view that you PresidentT 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 Individualyear. Online applicationand his predecessor former Masire’s rise ‘blood is thicker than water’. union in what they have dismissed the development referring this andPresident BNF Secretary Ian Khama General degenerated Moeti Code of Conduct of the ruling party. machinery to construct it to cut costs. Full Story on Page 5 suspended them as she has been BDP’schairpersons and National Office have conducted yourself in a manner Highly placed and intimate www.thepatriot.co.bwrecent announcement by publication to Boko who is currently Mohwasaon Friday informed when the the latter media served that suspended by the national executive as a strategy to deflate or kill off that is inconsistent with the spirit he recently form. sources with party leadership have He is alleged to have conspired and Put to him by the PAC member Dithapelo • Mogae threatened to dissolve Parley Bearers. National Office Bearers’ inNOVEMBER Angola on Parliamentary 11, 2018 business. | ISSUE 300 him with statutory notice, in the first Umbrella for Democratic competition ahead of the elective and dictate of BOPEU constitution. suspended Botswana revealed that Botswana Congress it would be a decisive congress. tried to persuade Minister of Health Keorapetse that the construction of the A council herself. “You made a decision positions that will be contested at The move by Boko to engage litmus test to powers and authority Duma BokoChange that he(UDC) will sponsor president Manage existing clients and ensure growth T The two leaders revealed that and Wellness Dr Alfred Madigele congress scheduled for Kasane Democratic Party airstrip has cost more than P6 million, • Barataphathi faced Khama’s wrath upon a matter in which you do not the Kasane elective congress are In the exercise of my powers you (BDP) parliamentary Take theParty first (BCP), steps which to is heading vehicle to & asset reputation managers and image oneof the of theincumbent. issues to be address by and Member of Parliament for Boteti 2019 campaigns with over P10 • starting December 09, 2018. The are hereby suspended pending a Bobonong for their conference, General Segokgo said he did not have the posses the power to decide. National Mogwera difficultfor President, two Vice President candidate for Mogoditshane,consultants is said to have been congress is expected to attract 500 decision of by the national executive theIn congress the papers was whichto amend were the delivered East Sethomo Lelatisitswe to support figures. General Segokgo said they moved million and subsequent speculation • Masisi faces Khama’s faction Executive Council suspended you positions, deputy Secretary General Tshepang Mabailamotivated is facing by internal bickering finance. Beginmight come your back not loan a UDC application with delegates. The five, who are among Business constitutionto the Attorney and General’sgive congress Chambers a motion of no confidence against that he is a hired gun for some and the Treasurer. The Secretary committee on theMinisters matter,” wrote lose appeals member. BCP Publicity Secretary their machinery after Khama retired as the national office bearers’ positions another battle – thiswithin time the two organisations on Friday, Khama, through his BDP’s the only eligible national executive Mogwera without giving details of WesBankDithapelo Individual Keorapetse Online confirmed Application power to be the highest decision President Mokgweetsi Masisi, which Head of State as per the protocol dictates. ruling party politicians has attracted PHILLIMON MMESO reason he could not attend the currently held by Mogwera and General is a full time position 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 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 [email protected] SONA was that he was at his four others, are Ogaufitransitions Matilda currently held by Topias Marenga. who suspects thatthe he reputation has been not only of the UDCthat heconstitution is entitled placesto the thoseservices on Corruption and Economic and calculateat the snail your pace of monthly the process of repayment. Leader of Opposition, Duma Boko. former Presidents being founding President 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 the chairpersons have been ordered • Some might turn against Masisi finalising the new constitution powers on the National Executive Addressing the media outside the late Sir Seretse Khama and second Crime (DCEC) and the Financial resident Mokgweetsi this publication shows that he was Regional Chairperson• SomeRemmogo in CentralArticle 25.1.2,District to be eligible opposed to hold Highly placed threatensources have to spiral out of control. P12.00 Committee.choice and selection as the relevant difficultIntelligence Agency (FIA). not to issue instructions to staff or document and filing it with the Tsholetsa House after the verdict, President Sir Ketumile Masire at their Masisi is said to have being economical with the truth. office as a national office bearer, a revealed that BotswanaThe BNF Unified and their partners law provides. Khama is demanding 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 Graft busters are reportedly Business Conduct credit checks on all customer, establish and manage credit limits 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 P • the decision as he was not given an PAC last week, Permanent Secretary in the full term in the Regional Executive or its subsidiaries including a (BMD) areBoko currently mootsfighting another Motion of No Confidence against Masisi 1. Log ontoHe the said the process of • stance and crack the whip in order recently approached the Local 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 and its leader. Highly placed sources 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 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 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 • 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 [email protected] from the delegates who called for Mogae threatenedin Rakops recently, to mostdissolve if not all Parley • The next Central Committee to his farm and came back in the Seretse Butale Kgathi Ralotsia terminated their contract Boko 4. Click “applythe Constitution now” statingtab that fact. Unreasonable, irrational said. Mabaila denied that he is against land board. Because of other privileges I Last hope is on Central Committee review found Parliamentary candidates other amendments in the new to form Botswana Movement for service providers were paid cash The manager should work within the standard policies outlined by the company meeting on Wednesday is evening. with Emirates Securities after Let it be known that we are fully • 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 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 Secretary be vacated and that he be contestwho in the was area. retired by Khama of its“The strategic rapport support and ofunderstanding the President” and Will be required to manage a team of 5 and above. notification via email / sms P 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 to report being accused of being controlled if not sooner. Additionally, we will be of Societies before our conference 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. suggest. While it is not our position must never feel the need to leave our Dumelangduly appointed Saleshando into the to positionbe with “I amas reliably commander informed of that some be handed to the authority when Khama country’s leading opposition party, [PIC:PRESSPHOTO] • trader with a few nice lodges. We Khama has stated that upon being economical with the truth. The next Central Committee FAVOURITEby BMD President Sydney Pilane. scrutinising our skills resource pool I don’t see the need for us to be 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 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 hasthe nowmanagement become ato to publicly the discuss matters that are borders for greener pastures. We 8. WesBank will contact you withinappointedimmediate the effect, running “or matewithin for such party eldersGround want Tumiso Rakgare to leaves office. Botswana National Front (BNF) and meeting on Wednesday is Since engaging Status RMC Boko will use this time at the conference still part of the UDC as technically the retirement of President Khama andOn that Friday, he Khama was given under the weight of internal which will be filled at a party party’s primary elections. then President Khamaa subject and of discussion with our need to create ample opportunities to ensure we have the right people, in 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. to discuss how we can shape more Duma Boko in the 2019 General Brigadier Ebineng last week somersaulted and (Khama) funded thethe motion government of chopperthe to centre go to can no longer hold, and feuding emanating from emerging Permanent Secretarypartners, to the in the interest of ensuring has reduced engaging in social media the right positions to efficiently and and legally we are not members with a person most aftereminently weeks of infighting that had Salakae to withdraw his resignation 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. from Khama to him was not as what former Presidents the late Biggie Butale and the winner of the [email protected], but added 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 Infrastructure minister Vincent Therewith is ragingto frustrate fear in Masisi. the ElectiveMosu Congress and wonder where people get Education Fidelis Molao almost 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 Appeals Board are said to find his hands tied to revise the Served with he was the one paying the bills,” he feuding emanating from emerging Mpho Balopi said that the Appeals international investors. We need has been declined,caucus to which address contentious In an interview BNFAffairs Publicity and Public Administration Khama intended to hand the airfield over government. The aim of the compromise follow the election procedures, the Central Committee positions have dismissed mostcontract of the last appeals year and failed. in our manifesto, which will be walk into the nearest FNB branch atImmunity UDC are not supporting them as there is suspicionPHILLIMON by some BNF MMESO Ngaka. Though President Masisifactions withConfidence some aligned against behind President Masisi. revealed that he had sought legal that the mover of the Motion isBoard a has completed its work in outcome of the appeals panel. This to strive for exceptionalism and coalition. Keorapetse said BCP distinction issues. said. paragraph 270 in his address. 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 will be filled at a party that were broughtThey by most then the pushed it to this Ralotsiaavailable to the voters early in 2019, choosing to say that maybe is not forced Khama to write a members that [email protected] is a plan to which state that immediately after has gone on record declaring thatformer PresidentInformation Ian Khama gathered and by this advice from Boko, especially hired gun and I stick by it. He isregard to the elections appeals. sets in a new danger to his already create a meritocracy where all our members have resolved that the It appears Khama does not see One of the people Electivewho is alleged Congress that they could not source the buses relationship with Khama congress next year. This is causing incumbent Membersyear,” of Parliament,he said, denying that he information from the previous their priority. In motivating letter maintainingThere is his raging fear in the personnel and machinery of the Botswana campaigns of the 2019 General the results are announced they must 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- party should join the UDC for his intentions as an exercise in to have been paying Onethe service of the issues thatset is saidaside resolution 7 which read mostly cabinet ministers who lost the “The CentralPresident Committee Masisi is and Vice President Tsogwane Terms and conditions apply. his reasons for the corridors of power that the ruling because regions broughtthe results the nameshad been announced,” Defence Force (BDF) as an exercise and Though in an interview with Elections. Insiders have revealed declare whether they accept or not the Primary elections against Masisi.his highly placed sources close toextreme both divisionsadministration in the party. to employ former and itused is very his dangerous closeness Mrwith Speaker,” former the ministers now disgruntled they administration to build a strong the purpose of unseating the This will not be the first time choice and motivating providers during theto beconference pushing theis politicalthus; “Noting that after several and meeting on Wednesday and that is negotiable competence.” thatfutility BCP since dumped President the Umbrella Masisi enjoys appointment of the party is on the verge of crumbling 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 his reasons for it. temperatures to a boilingconsistent point requests BNF made to revealed a member of the appeals Kgathi REQUIREMENTS: 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 Elliot Moshoke. In a 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 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 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 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 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 candidate should have a Master’s degree in Management Confidence against President Masisi. Khama and formercampaigns DISS Director of the 2019 General that but said should there be such the Primary elections against his Education Fidelis Molao almost unhappiness; saying that the firing President Khama said that the the membership ofminister BMD within Kefentse the Mzwinila, his and waiting ally to conveniently work sponsored by Khama. private secretary. Kgosi was sent for General Isaac Kgosi.Elections. Efforts Insidersto get havepresident revealed Rev. Dr followPrince theDibeela election procedures, need he will approach him. Rapitsenyane’s question • and account Information gathered by this UDC and calling for coalition with with to frustrate Masisi. 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 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 Bachelors degree in Commerce and experience in accounting profile would be said Molao, refusing to state those Mug people. “This Motion has been GAMECITY +267 391 0741 | MAHALAPYE +267 471 2462 to resign if he cannot reign in Pilane. advice from Boko, especially certain people. was not given to the party treasurer Boko and former President has • brought to the House and I opined MAUN +267 686 5272 | ORAPA +267 297 0979 | PALAPYE +267 492 4173 90 COLLECTOR’S but the money was held by his close shown that, the LOO got some regarding the refusal by the current 48 administration to employ former that the mover of the Motion is a RIVERWALK +267 370 0186 | WESTERN BYPASS +267 392 4187 • The Patriot on Sunday | www.thepatriot.co.bw | July 01, 2018 friends,” another source alleged. 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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, 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 Sodom and Gomorrah were cities JULY 01, 2018 | ISSUE 281 S of their life on Friday when Police you being charged criminally and/ or Excellent written and verbal communication skills 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 Secretary General, Mpho Balopi denied knowledge of any new faction within his party. • and throughout the Hebrew Bible, 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 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 Managerial skills and experience of 4 years. 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 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 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, where a new leadership was to be that the postponement is due to followed in a comprehensive manner ministers Shaw Kgathi who is the which were not successful were According to the cops, who spoke on saying it is confidential and that he does not elected. instability or growing factionalism by the relevant structures which are increasingly promising 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 elections on the ordered re-runs,” candidates are already turning to party received 134 appeals lodged is currently the Assistant Minister 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. Central Committee led by President who garnered 5, 595 votes against th (2019) we will have a very busy (36.6 %) of the Councilors appeals 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] PHILLIMON MMESO of political campaigns in Botswana, of Bulela Ditswe appeals lodged by the high rising Talitha Monnakgotla. • [email protected] %) of the MP appeals were also decision to suspend him. He said a trend hitherto seen in other Unhappy with failure to adopt Moipisi only managed 1, 696 votes • Please send your resume to [email protected] before 20 May 2020. [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- [email protected] Our understanding was that it is not on private land but belonged to state – Mogwera suspends five regionalexperienced a lot of challengeschairpersons new Constitution 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 hold elections for national office • expert in the drill of disarming 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, company Status Reputation party to contest as independent have good management skills,” he the suspended chairpersons replied proceedings against them and later committee or any other national “The debate of leaving the UDC as the public has always been made to Sunday in a no-holds-barred Statistics Botswana Chairperson Management Consultancy which candidate after he was slapped with a says, face contorted. to Mogwera warning her that passing judgment (suspensions), statutory structures of the union oalition pangs and is a debate which hasn’t reached believe. 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 and not simply be seen as a diamond lose to other countries. Our youth delegates wanted BCP President contest in the area. 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. 20 Sports May 03, 2020 | www.thepatriot.co.bw | The Patriot on Sunday Covid-19 hits female athletes hard

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Botswana Football Association (BFA) President MacLean Letshwiti JOSEPH KGAMANYANE [email protected]

he covid-19 pandemic has left some women T footballers around the country stranded and without any means of survival. The affected players who normally depend on their football clubs for survival are said to be now encountering tough times as they cannot afford to buy even the basic needs such as food and toiletries as well as paying their rentals for accommodation. Nhabe Regional Football Association (NRFA) Chairperson, Norman Sebele has confirmed that their region is among those which are experiencing the same challenges. Sebele indicated that BFA adopts wait and see they have since compiled and submitted a report to Botswana • ‘We’re not under pressure to cancel leagues. We still have lots of options’ -Letshwiti • Some European leagues already annulled Football Association (BFA) as requested by the latter to see how • Other leagues hope to resume action in June the players through their clubs can be assisted. MARTIN FANI There haven’t been any official and contemplation on what to do like other countries, but they will the league up to November/ lot of things concerning our football According to him,one will find [email protected] football action in Botswana since next. be vigilant on how the situation December without affecting our including the quality of the premier that the entire squad of some of March 08th which means that Most teams in Europe including unfolds. season and these decisions are league and this might be the right these clubs is unemployed with otswana Football the league is behind schedule Spain, England and Italy have “First and foremost is to save subject to time,” he said. He further time for professionalism. We have only a few of them doing some Association (BFA) President by a month which will probably returned to training with the hopes lives and to compromise on lives suggested that it would also be been talking about reducing our piece jobs as a side hustle. Those B MacLean Letshwiti has stretch to maximum of 2 months of resuming their domestic leagues of players and staff and therefore viable to cancel the league or stop clubs from 16 to 12 in order to who make income is said to be assured football lovers around if everything goes according to next month but experts and doctors we depend on the advice of health where we are and offer the price improve value. something not sustainable resulting the country that they have not yet plan. A number of professional have advised otherwise stating that authorities whether its safe to play to the current leaders so that they This could also be an opportunity in them to mostly depend on their considered cancelling the 2019/20 leagues across the world have it is unsafe to play football again or not. Closer to the season we have have enough time to put the house to cement on sponsors, enforcing football clubs for survival. league seasons due to the covid 29 already cancelled their seasons this season rather wait for next choices, we can nullify the league or in order in terms of planning and compliance in teams if the league Sebele laments that because of pandemic, like their counterparts including France’s league 1 and season. postpone the league to a later date. commence the new season next doesn’t continue,” Letshwiti added. the covid-19 induced lockdown it elsewhere. Botswana Premier league 2, Netherlands’s Eredivisie league In an interview with The Patriot The position of FIFA is that decision year February. He also said all the operations is however difficult for the already (BPL) and other football activities while Belgian was declared finished Sport BFA President Maclean should only be made depending on “There are a lot of options that and preparations for elections will financially struggling teams to across the country were put on hold due to the impact of Coronavirus. Letshwiti however said they are the status of the pandemic and in can be exercised, and we will make go ahead but wait for the general support these players in terms of by BFA on March 8th in an effort This have left other leagues in not under any pressure to cancel our situation in Botswana we have the right decision when time is assembly that will be held when paying their rents and buying them to curb the spread of Covid-19 as Europe and Africa with a dilemma nor declare the league finished choices that includes postponing right. We have been talking about a restrictions of gatherings are eased. groceries. “Other teams provide advised by public health officials. for their players but as for now they are currently unable to do so all sporting activities including constitution clearly stipulates that because companies which normally the BTC premier league and First upon conclusion of the season that assist them have also been affected division leagues which were nearing is when the AGA can be held. “It BFA General Assembly in limbo the pandemic,” he decried. completion. Some are of the view is my believe that the association According to Sebele, players that the leagues should be finished respects the constitution to a degree who have not been affected by while others suggest that they should that once a decision on the season is the pandemic are those who are be canceled. concluded then obviously they will playing for financially stable clubs Others are also awaiting eagerly also be able to look at when the AGA as well as those who are also as to what will happen to the can be held,” he trusted. students. “Some of our players are association’s presidential elections Mpatane stressed that the health students so when everything closed which was scheduled to held in and safety of members of the down they went back home to stay four months. Reports are that the football fraternity takes precedence with their parents, we are now fierce contest will be between the over everything. “Everything will be remaining with those who are in incumbent, Maclean Letshwiti, subject from the advice we will get need of help,” he noted. former president Tebogo Sebego and from the health ministry because in When recently interviewed by former BFA CEO Ookeditse Malesu. all honesty the health of our people one of the State Radio, BFA NEC All the three have however not yet comes first,” he buttressed. (responsible for Women Football) confirmed the reports. There are The covid-19 pandemic comes Tsoseletso Magang shared some allegations that whilst it is not yet at a time when BFA was preparing similar sentiments. “The covid-19 clear as to whether the elections will for the elective assembly with some situation has found us when players proceed this year or not, contenders work towards it having already are not able to sustain themselves, of the association’s highest position started. The government imposed they couldn’t afford the basics such are however not resting as they have extreme social distancing finds the as food. Even their coaches found reportedly continued with their association having already set and themselves is such a challenge,” heated underground campaigns. inducted the electoral committee Magang said when asked about In an interview with BFA as well as the audit and compliance the challenges experienced by Spokesperson, Tumo Mpatane committee. Meanwhile this women football during the ongoing revealed that as BFA they have every publication has learned that BFA pandemic. intention of finishing the premier in request for a relief fund from She lamented that the challenges league season and the whole season Federation of International Football has even discouraged some of the in their structures. Mpatane said it Association (FIFA) has already players to continue training on will however for now be premature compiled and submitted a report their own during the lockdown to make a decision because they about how covid-19 has impacted on period. “We want for our players to will still be seeking advice from the the country’s football. It is however also find ways to train themselves health ministry as to what should be not known as to when and how during this period but some of done in terms of football gatherings. much will FIFA Council give BFA in them would not be encouraged to The Public Relations Officer noted response. do so because of hunger,” Magang that it is upon hearing advice from Furthermore The Patriot Sports stressed. the ministry that they will be able to has also learned that the association To alleviate the situation Magang take the next step. has received in advance the annual revealed that they have since “We have every intention of operational money allocated by FIFA started to provide players who closing the season but if that is not to its various members associations. have been hard hit with some food possible we will then take the advice FIFA President, Gianni Infantino parcels. This she said followed after of the ministry and if its possible has said he will give the USD one engaging with several clubs around then we will most likely go on to try million (P10 million) earlier than the country to assess and find those and finish the season,” Mpatane told usual with the intention to help who were in dire situation and BFA Spokesperson, Tumo Mpatane The Patriot Sports. football associations cushion the needed to be assisted urgently. Similarly Mpatane noted that impact of covid-19 on the football NRFA Chairperson has however JOSEPH KGAMANYANE the AGA will also be subject to fraternity. of Health and Wellness (MoHW) Assembly (AGA) that is billed for especially to the BTC premier indicated that clubs from his [email protected] the decision of BFA’s National The amount is usually split into in deciding what should happen August this year. league season should the virus be region have not yet received such Executive Committee with two with the first USD500 000.00 with the suspended local premier In the midst of the ongoing contained and the suspension of assistance but has expressed he Botswana Football respect to the constitution of the allocated in January and the league as well as the association’s corona-virus, football lovers are sports activities lifted. In the wake hopeful that the association will Association (BFA) says it will much anticipated Annual General curious as to what will happen of the deadly virus, BFA suspended association. He explained that the remaining one later July. T be advised by the Ministry soon reach out to them as well.