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The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 20 May 2020 Page 1 APEX Boss Questioned Over Fake Covid-19 Products Page 7 Wednesday 20 May 2020 FREE! “Kitso ke maatla” BDC’s P200m Kamoso Deal Contravened The Competition Act

45 MOWAG PIRANHAS, SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE SYSTEMS & ANTI-AIRCRAFT VEHICLES BDF'S P4 billion war machines NBFIRA WRESTLES Fours Cash & Carry “Butterfly” P50 MILLION Caught In Alleged prosecutors SCANDAL Smuggling of Maize learn to shoot?

Page 3 Page 5 Page 2 Page 2 news Wednesday 20 May 2020 The Botswana Gazette “Some of the concerns are that the “I am Going escort team feels abused as they have to follow the two everywhere, including when they engage in very Nowhere” – personal and absolutely private business. Magosi Magosi unmoved by reports of him leaving DISS soon

LETLHOGILE MPUANG Reports last week suggest- py Chief Brigadier ed that the country’s head of Peter Magosi has yet intelligence would be leaving to respond to recent the spy agency soon following S an alleged fall-out with Presi- reports that he will soon exit the Directorate of dent Mokgweetsi Masisi. A well placed source at the Intelligence and Security Office of the President (OP) Services (DISS). told this publication yesterday The Botswana Speaking to (Tuesday) that reports of Ma- Gazette in a brief interview, sisi and Magosi’s alleged fall- the former head of the Bo- out are false and largely po- tswana Defence Force (BDF) litically motivated. Military Intelligence (MI) “Magosi and Masisi’s rela- unit said his focus will not be tionship is still intact, it is un- derailed by such reports, but fortunate how these rumours “Butterfly” prosecutors rather remains focused on de- - are being peddled in the me livering his mandate. dia. Magosi is one of those learn to shoot? But both DPP and DISS say they know nothing about it

TEFO PHEAGE fensive target shooting lessons inspite Tiroyakgosi, told The Botswana Ga- etective Jako Hubona of of disagreements over their protection. zette in an interview that he was not DCEC and senior prosecu- Said a source: “Hubona and Israel are aware that Israel was taking self-de- Dtor Priscilla Israel of the Di- currently receiving foundational hand- fence lessons in the use of firearms and rectorate of Public Prosecutions - both gun training. These intensive classes that the law did not permit his officers key in the high profile case in which are also an introduction to core shoot- to undergo such training. P100 billion was allegedly stolen from ing principles. The decision came At the DCEC, spokesman Lentswe the Bank of Botswana – could be tak- about after the escort team raised a Motshoganetsi said while DCEC in- ing pistol shooting training for their complaint that escorting was becom- vestigators are currently not allowed own defence. ing a burden to both the escort team to handle firearms, the corruption bust- However, until it was approached and the two. ing agency has been motivating for by this publication, DPP may not have “Some of the concerns are that the that. Motshoganetsi added that DCEC been aware of this development in- escort team feels abused as they have currently relies on the police, DISS volving one of its own and so could to follow the two everywhere, includ- and the army for support in cases of not have sanctioned it. Similarly, ing when they engage in very per- protection,“We have made a strong DCEC says its investigators are not al- sonal and absolutely private business. case to be allowed to handle firearms lowed to handle firearms. What is being said in low tones is that and it is something that we’re working The detective and the prosecutor perhaps the parameters of the escort on,” he said. were placed under protection upon re- should be revised or the entire matter Regarding Hubona specifically, quest at the beginning of this year after people who is always in con- be handed to the police.” Motshoganetsi answered: “What I can “I am aware of the specific they informed their superiors that they According to this source, the team confirm is that the DCEC has not al- stant communication with the individuals peddling this false President,” said a source. feared for their lives in the course of wants regular police to take over pro- lowed or sent anybody to go for such rumour in a hope to cause un- “The President has the dis- the case in which powerful individu- tection and escort of the two and for training.” certainty within structures of cretion of choosing who he - the secret service to play a supportive - als, former president Ian Khama, for DISS director Brigadier Peter Ma governance, and particularly air travels with, on OK 1. mer spy chief Isaac Kgosi and DISS role. According to police spokesman, gosi denied that Hubona and Israel in the DIS. I am however not Magosi was one of the first agent Wilheminah Maswabi, are in- Dipheko Motube, “the police do pro- were undergoing firearms training at fazed or distracted by this and names on that list for the Zim- volved. vide protection upon request in civil the behest of DISS and would not shed I continue to be laser focused babwe trip. Why would the The Gazette has established that and criminal cases after thorough as- a new light on the status of the pro- on achieving the mandate President travel with him if the two officers from DCEC and DPP sessment of (a) request”. tection and escort of the two because of serving the nation, on its the relationship is really bad. evolving security needs!” the have in recent times been taking de- The Director of DPP, Stephen “these are operational issues”. TO PAGE4 Is that consistent with a claim Head of the DISS briefly said. that he will be leaving soon?” TO PAGE4

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#GettingBetterForYou Page 4 news Wednesday 20 May 2020 The Botswana Gazette CAREER OPPORTUNITY: “Butterfly” prosecutors BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE from Page2

Do you dream about selling insurance? Lot’s of it? Do you understand what information an underwriter needs? hama and Kgosi are Director Mr Wasetso,” stated the Do you have half of Botswana on one touch dial? If you are an energetic and ambitious individual who wants to mentioned in a terror- letter from the DCEC director to develop into a solid insurance sales professional, come and grow with us! Kism charge that DISS Kgosi. SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS agent Maswabi, codenamed “Known DISS officers have • A minimum of a Diploma in Insurance. Any business related Qualification is a plus. “Butterfly,” faces. Khama, who been observed conducting sur- • A Certificate of Proficiency (C.O.P.) - Short Term insurance - • Member of any regional insurance body such as the Insurance Institute of South Africa and Zimbabwe, etc. was heavily criticised around veillance of DCEC headquar • Holder of an associateship with an Insurance institute equivalent with that of South Africa. ters. I am also advised by my • Experience in Risk management and Insurance- 5 Years in various aspects of insurance including Risk Management, Claims, the extra-judicial killing of John Underwriting Broking, Reinsurance and Business Development. Kalafatis in May 2009 and for staff that DISS officers have • At least 5 years’ experience handling medium and large corporate insurance policies through the sales and after-sales cycles. • Sound judgment in determining potential underwriting risks (as a first line of defense) pardoning his convicted mur- been seen shriveling (sic) DCEC • A demonstrated keen understanding of the Botswana insurance market derers, has warned that Botswa- staff performing duties away • Strong attention to detail • Strong communication and IT fluency na is headed for a crash-landing. from DCEC headquarters in the • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills • Ability to gather and analyze vast amounts information. course of this investigation.” • Excellent negotiation skills. In the current matter before • Must have strong strategic analysis skills In the course the courts, DISS, together with RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES of this case, the DCEC and the DPP, allege • Establish and build new relationships with existing and potential producers that have prospective business that meets the that Khama and Kgosi ransacked companies underwriting criteria the central bank and made • Assist clients in the event of a claim in the collection of information and the timely processing of claims through the claims Khama has department away with P100 billion dur- • Explain policy details to clients, including the risks for which they are covered, the rates and the benefits. • Assist clients in the event of a claim in the collection of Information claims underwriting department. pointed a finger ing Khama’s reign as president. • Survey clients to identify their insurance needs and how insurance policies might meet those needs • Write an insurance recommendation list or plan to assist the client to make an informed decision DCEC investigator Jako Hubona • Assist underwriters in gathering required information to make sound underwriting judgments alleges in an affidavit deposed • Contact potential clients, usually by telephone, to arrange meetings with decision makers. at Hubona. • Research new insurance products to assist current and potential clients in making choices in court that Khama and Kgosi • Regularly review clients' circumstances to ensure the level of insurance is appropriate • Ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures as laid down by the NBIFIRA instructed the Bank of Botswana • Formulate marketing strategies geared towards awareness and business growth. to open three bank accounts into • Recommend an appropriate amount and type of cover to individual clients The foundind director of • Generate comprehensive insurance proposals for corporate customers. DISS, Kgosi, has often attracted which the allegedly stolen public • Demonstrate business planning skills to achieve sales targets • Draw up lists of prospective Clients from variety of sources. controversy. Former DCEC di- funds were deposited. • Collect premiums and keep records of payments rector Rose Seretse once excori- In the course of this case, • Meet set targets on a monthly basis. • Exceed targets on a monthly basis ated him in a savingram because Khama has pointed a finger at - If you are interested in the position, meet the requirements and have what DISS agents were allegedly Hubona. His lawyers, Rama it takes to thrive in this position, please submit your CV, Certified copies of Certificates, Reference Letters and an Application Cover Letter to: threatening, intimidating and lepa Attorneys, say Hubona has spying on DCEC officers who a habit of fabricating evidence The HR Manager (Via E-mail) were investigating allegations of to suit his own narrative, hence Alpha Direct Insurance Co. corruption against Kgosi at the the concoction of lies against time. them. They cited a Gaborone Send application via E-mail to: The savingram said Kgosi had Regional Magistrate judge- [email protected] PREFERENCE FOR BOTSWANA CITIZENS: ment in criminal case number For all positions advertised, preference will be threatened the DCEC Assistant given to suitably qualified and experienced CMRRS-000003-18 that was Deadline for submission: Botswana citizens before considering other Director, Eugene Wasetso, who candidates was then one of the officers in- delivered on October 11, 2019 30/05/2020 vestigating allegations of cor- which found that Hubona had ruption against Kgosi. “I am fabricated evidence by adding PLEASE NOTE: Late submissions will not be accepted, and incomplete/irrelevant submissions will not be considered. advised that on Thursday 8th extrinsic content to a witness’s March 2012 you threatened this sworn statement. Kgosi has said Directorate’s Senior Assistant that his time to speak will come.

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______PLOT 69921 CHOBE WAY VILLAGE, GABORONE P.O. BOX 50889 GABORONE BOTSWANA TEL: +267 3900200 FAX: +267 3909355 E-mail address: [email protected] www.lawsociety.org.bw Established under the Legal Practitioners Act No. 13 of 1996 The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 20 May 2020 news Page 5 which was granted by Justice Lekorwe on Fours Cash & Carry NBFIRA WRESTLES A P50 MILLION FINANCIAL SCANDAL the 24th of March 2020. Justice Lekorwe from Page3 granted NBFIRA the temporary closure of BluThorn and freezing of its bank accounts idually, but instead stated - ings (CIU) Act. Further, Caught In Alleged v the deficiencies, as out in terms of Section 57 of the NBFIRA Act. that it was actively engag- lined in the Authority’s the temporary closure of Only urgent transactions shall be autho- ing the Authority with a letter dated August 7 2019, BluThorn is to endure until Illegal Smuggling rized by NBFIRA in the interim, to allow view to apply for a licence on or before January 7, such a time that BluThorn the company to maintain its financial obli- under the Securities Act, 2019. To date, BluThorn, demonstrates to NBFIRA gations. of Maize enabling it to manage as- according to available that it shall not operate as Peter Collins of Collins Chilisa Law firm, sets of investors on a seg- documented evidence has an asset manager, whilst has been appointed the Statutory manager. regated basis. refused, neglected and/or still holding the licence Collins confirmed his appointment in an BURS raided Fours over As a result, NBFIRA failed to comply with the for collective investments interview. Communications and Marketing charged BluThorn with said directives. undertakings (CIU), and Manager at NBFIRA, Boa Chombah con- failure to comply with The letter concluded provides NBFIRA with the weekend firmed that indeed BluThorn is under statu- Section 6 of the Collective by directing BluThorn to money trails of the P48 tory management. Undertakings Act. close its business and cease million it transacted. LETLHOGILE MPUANG Efforts to speak to Joseph Mosimane, In a letter dated De- the issue and purchase of NBFIRA applied for CEO of BluThorn were futile since he was ocal superstore, Fours Cash & Car- cember 9, 2019 NBFIRA its units in line with Sec- Statutory Management not in office as a result of the statutory man- issued directives to Blu- tion 82 (2) of the Collec- of BluThorn at the High ry were recently raided by the Bo- agement. Ltswana Unified Revenue Services Thorn to have rectified all tive Investment Undertak- Court on such grounds, (BURS) for allegedly smuggling illegal maize products into the country, The Bo- tswana Gazette has established. Some of the supermarket’s stores in Gaborone and Maun were raided on Sat- urday. It was also confirmed by the Di- rector of Agri Business at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Kelebonye STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA LIMITED Tsheboeng who said the matter was being (Incorporated in the Republic of Botswana on 19 July 1991, handled by the BURS. “The importation of Maize has not been UIN BW00000732198) banned but we have banned the importation of Maize products. We are aware that there is a certain store that was found to BWP2,000,000,000 NOTE PROGRAMME have imported Maize products, in short, it is smuggling and the matter is now being PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT IN RESPECT OF THE REDEMPTION AT MATURITY OF SBBL 064 ISIN CODE BW 000 000 1445 dealt with by the BURS,” says Tsheboeng. SENIOR UNSECURED FLOATING RATE NOTES AND SBBL 065 ISIN CODE BW 000 000 1452 SENIOR UNSECURED She said that the idea of banning the FIXED RATE NOTES importation of Maize products was to give a boost and develop local millers to pro- Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited (the “Issuer”) will redeem: duce more Maize products for the local market and eventually export. • the SBBL 064 Senior Unsecured Notes, having an aggregate nominal amount of BWP 128,400,000 and maturing on 18 June 2020; and Reports by officials • the SBBL 065 Senior Unsecured Notes, having an aggregate nominal amount of BWP 153,100,000 suggested that the and maturing on 18 June 2020.

Superstore took the The redemption of SBBL 064 will occur on maturity on 18 June 2020 as per the redemption provisions decision to import these contained in the Pricing Supplement issued in respect of the SBBL 064 Notes dated 18th June 2015 maize products because (the “Pricing Supplement”). The redemption of SBBL 065 will occur on maturity on 18 June 2020 as per the redemption provisions of the inadequate and contained in the Pricing Supplement issued in respect of the SBBL 065 Notes dated 18th June 2015 limited supply by local (the “Pricing Supplement”) and the Amended and Restated Pricing Supplement dated 21st April 2017. millers The Issuer hereby notifies the Noteholders of the redemptions at maturity, as specified in the Pricing Supplements. The Botswana Stock Exchange was notified of the redemption of the SBBL 064 and SBBL 065 Notes, and the SBBL 064 and SBBL 065 Notes will be delisted as of 18th June 2020. Mable Bolele, the BURS head of com-

munication’s mobile line rang unanswered Noteholders are advised that no payment in respect of the redemption of the SBBL 064 or SBBL 065 yesterday morning (Tuesday). Notes shall be made by the Issuer until 10 days after the date on which the certificate(s) in respect of Attempts to get a comment from Fours such Notes have been surrendered to the Transfer Secretaries, where this is still applicable. Noteholders Cash & Carry Directors proved futile as are accordingly advised to submit their certificates, where such Notes may still be held in certificated they did not answer or revert to this pub- form, in respect of SBBL 064 or SBBL 065 Notes held by them to the Transfer Secretaries prior to the lication’s enquiries at the time of going to press. Redemption Date. These procedures will not apply to any dematerialised Notes. All Notes which are redeemed shall forthwith be cancelled and cannot be re-issued or re-sold. Reports by officials suggested that the Superstore took the decision to import As at the date of this press announcement, the Issuer, in terms of Section 58, as read with the Seventh these maize products because of the inad- Schedule to the Income Tax Act Cap 52:01 of the Laws of Botswana, as amended, is obliged to withhold equate and limited supply by local mill- 15% on all interest payments to non-resident Noteholders. This is subject to any double-taxation ers. It is said that, they claimed to have agreement that may be in place between Botswana and the jurisdiction in which the non-resident been given the green light to import these Noteholder is domiciled, which taxation agreement may allow for a different rate. The Issuer is obliged produce by the Ministry of Agriculture, to withhold 10% on all interest payments to resident Noteholders, save for those resident Noteholders something that Agribusiness Director, which are exempt from taxation. Tsheboeng denies. Fours Cash & Carry is one of the whole- salers that have been accused of hiking This press announcement is published in compliance with the Programme Memorandum dated 26 prices, according to suppliers who com- May 2008 as supplemented by the Supplementary Programme Memorandums dated 20 May 2011, plain that they are squeezed for mark-ups. 25 September 2015, 29 May 2017 and 14 November 2019 and has been approved by the Botswana The products affected are mainly staples Stock Exchange.

like maize-meal, bread flour and rice. Transfer Secretaries Sponsoring Broker Meanwhile, a certain senior Minister DPS Consulting Services (Pty) Limited Stocbrokers Botswana Limited Plot 50371, Fairground Office Park A member of the Botswana Stock Exchange Gaborone, Botswana Prime Plaza known to this publication is also said to Contact: Tumelo Mopako Morula Building, North Wing, Ground Floor Tel: +267 395 2011 Plot 74358, New CBD, Gaborone Contact: Kennedy Kgomanyane have recently imported maize products Tel : +267 3957900 from South Africa. Information gathered by this publication from millers in SA revealed that this maize product consignment remains stuck at the BURS. Page 6 news Wednesday 20 May 2020 The Botswana Gazette POLICE TURN A BLIND EYE ON ILLEGAL DOMKRAG MEETING BDP says it needs no permit to meet Health director says it is up to the police to enforce COVID-19 regulations Police acknowledge it is their duty to enforce the law even without anyone reporting violation

TEFO PHEAGE committee of the Botswana Democratic Party that took place at State House on 9 espite enforcing the law on pro- May 2020. hibition of people being in excess The Director of Health Services, Dr Malaki of certain numbers and arresting Tshipayagae, recently said that anybody who D felt aggrieved could report the matter to the many Batswana in the process, the Bo- police. tswana Police Service (BPS) ignored a The BDP meeting acted against Regulation widely publicised meeting of the central 16 of State of Public Emergency Act which outlaws gatherings of more than 20 people except for meetings of the cabinet, Parliament, councils and the COVID Task Team. In an interview with The Botswana Gazette, the Secretary General of the BDP, Mpho Balopi, effectively put the BDP above the law when he said the ruling party does not need a permit to meet and that they can meet as and when they want as the country’s leadership. Balopi noted that the meeting was called by the President to brief the party leadership on progress and challenges in the fight against COVID-19, among other things. The official opposition, the Umbrella for Democratic INVITATION TO NATIONAL Change, has described the conduct of the BDP as SMME REGISTRATION shameful coming from a ruling party and the President “We are not just any institution or political party,” he said. “We are the ruling party and we can meet as and when we want in response to The Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) has embarked on a national our people’s challenges. What matters is that we observed the COVID-19 protocols.” initiative to register informal and formal SMMEs operating in Asked whether the police had asked them anything about the meeting, Balopi responded: Botswana. The main objective of the registration exercise is to “No. For what?” develop a centralized database of all trading SMME businesses However, a spokesman of BPS, Near Bagali, has acknowledged that it is the duty of the po- countrywide; which will inform the development of targeted lice to prevent, investigate and punish violation of the law regardless of whether anyone has support programmes and policies that will effectively benefit reported it. “The Botswana Police Service has initiated investigations in so many cases where the SMME sector. the culprits have been brought to book,” he said. “It is part of crime prevention strategies.” Even so, when the matter of the BDP meeting Register your business online at: was put to him, Bagali asked for a questionnaire to be shared with the Commissioner of Police. https://smeregistration.lea.co.bw OR simply dial *165# When The Botswana Gazette sent questions to on your mobile phone and follow the instructions. the Commissioner himself, Keabetswe Mak- gophe ignored them. Police Act, Cap 21:01 at Section 6 (1) mandates the police to detect crime, protect life and In order to facilitate decision making on availing COVID-19 relief, property, prevent and detect crime, repress internal disturbances, maintain security and pub- informal sector businesses are required to have registered by lic tranquillity, apprehend offenders, bring of- 31st May 2020. In future, SMME business development support by fenders to justice, enforce all written laws and generally to maintain law and order. Government will only be availed to those registered on the The official opposition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change, has described the conduct SMME database, therefore SMMEs are encouraged to continue of the BDP as shameful coming from a ruling registering beyond 31st May 2020. party and the President. The Secretary General of the UDC, Moeti Mohwasa, said all responsible people and organisations were expected to comply with the message of health authorities For any enquiries regarding SMME business registration, contact regarding meetings under one roof. “More wor- rying is that the BDP Central Committee meet- the following numbers: 71696870, 77423708, 75016935, 71667681 ing was held at State House,” Mohwasa pointed OR email [email protected] out. “Use of state property and resources for narrow political interests is outright corruption and clear abuse of office. “The meeting by the BDP leadership at a time when gatherings are restricted clearly demonstrates lack of commitment to the fight against COVID-19. The failure to use technology for such meetings shows that the ruling party is still far from embracing the 4th Industrial Revolu- tion. We request the leadership of various organisations and Batswana in general to focus on the fight against COVID-19 with great abidance to measures as advised by health officials.” The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 20 May 2020 news Page 7 APEX Boss Questioned Over “They just asked for the license of our business Fake Covid-19 Products and they were satisfied Umesh Loona confirms raid at his office with all the information we provided them,” Lonna LETLHOGILE MPUANG less than a week ago. said. BoMRA has previously warned people pex Property Founder Umesh and companies supplying and selling Loona was recently questioned by unregistered, non-exempted and fraudu- Athe Botswana Medicines Regu- lent medical products. “The Authority latory Authority (BoMRA) over coun- warns that those who are found to be terfeit Coronavirus (Covid-19) medical in violation of MRSA will be subjected equipment, this publication has learnt. to legal action, persecution and possible Although Loona said the questioning jail time,” read a statement released by was centered around the licensing and BoMRA in March 2020. registration of the company, he nonethe- less confirmed the presence of BoMRA and law enforcement officials at his offices. “They just asked for the license of our business and they were satisfied with all the information we provided them,” Lon- na said. He however stated that the raid and questioning was a result of ‘professional jealousy’ by some of his competitors. “The reason why we have not been marketing this company is because it has not been our core business but when the Coronavirus pandemic began, we saw an opportunity.” The Apex MD further revealed that the investigators took with them some of his company’s documents but in the end was given the green light to continue in operation. BoMRA has previously warned people and companies supplying and selling unregistered, non-exempted and fraudulent medical products

Loona said his products had been approved and declared fit to use by BoMRA. He said contrary to allegations that the products had been recently purchased from China, they were all procured locally but would not reveal his suppliers. When reached for comment on Tues- day afternoon, BoMRA Public Relations Manager Israel Kgosidiile confirmed raids of a number of fake COVID-19 medical equipment including suspected fake sanitizers and thermometers from some local companies. He said some of these products were found to be hazard- ous and dangerous for consumers. In relation to the issue of regulating infrared thermometers, Kgosidiile said no company had been cleared or exempted to either sell or supply such thermometers in bulk unless it is for home consumption. One of the products that Loona’s company sells is infrared thermometers. He said BoMRA only began the registration of companies and persons supplying and selling infrared thermometers Page 8 OPINION Wednesday 20 May 2020 The Botswana Gazette SESUPO RANTSIMAKO

RANCISTOWN: After high-level Motswana stranded in the intervention by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International FCooperation, a Motswana based in the UK no longer suing gov’t UK, Bakotelo Moagisi Mmipi, is no longer suing the Botswana Government over the suspension of flights that was Foreign Aff airs intervenes and sets up Whatsapp ordered a month ago as a part of measures to fight COVID-19. group for Batswana in the diaspora Mmipi is a Masters student at the University of Essex. “After I threatened in order to evacuate Botswana citizens lates to citizens returning home but said to sue the government, the Ministry of interested in coming back.” the suspension of flights by the Ministry Foreign Affairs and International Coop- He said he had resorted to legal ac- of Transport and Communications had eration immediately reacted,” he said in tion after “relevant authorities” failed made that impossible. “The President a WhatsApp response to The Botswana him in his efforts to return home. Mmipi was alive to the risks we face outside our Gazette. “The ministry authorities then lauded President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s country and therefore wanted to allow us promised to start making arrangements statutory instrument 61 of 2020 that re- to return home when we can, subject to a

mandatory quarantine,” he said. “Why then has this decision been made? What does it solve?” KAZUNGULA BRIDGE PROJECT Mmipi pointed out that other countries were assisting their citizens to re- patriate and wondered why Botswana REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION was not doing the same. “These countries are actively assisting their citizens REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA OF INTEREST REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA to return home while our noble and humble republic (is) prohibiting its own The Governments of the Republic of Botswana and Zambia through proven track record in this area. the Kazungula Bridge Project Office (KBPO) hereby invites Individual vi) Trained different age-groups, across disciplines. from returning to safety,” he said. “As Consultants to indicate their Interest in the following assignments: vii) Be accepted as an expert in the field of training, area of effective it stands, I do not know if I will have to Consultancy Services for the Design and Development of teaching, innovative teaching, technology enabled teaching, stay here until 2021 or not. The govern- Training Materials/Modules in Trade Facilitation & Border instructional design, blended learning and more ment sees nothing wrong with this and Management and Delivery of the Training of Trainers (ToT) viii) Possess effective training skills, behavioral & interpersonal skills, leaves me with no option but to seek Programme. communication & soft-skills, along with IT skills, with domain judicial intervention. The Services to be provided under the assignment include: expertise in the areas of Economics, Strategy, Management, Leadership, Organization Behavior and Training & Development To Develop a Course Content of Training: ix) Conducted sessions and workshops for teachers, trainers, • Trade Facilitation and Border Management Subject. The principals, and also conducted Management Development He said he had training module shall combine comprehensive content/details Programs, and carried out training & consultancy projects. on the theoretical & practical aspects of Trade Facilitation and x) Technical capacity with respect to curriculum design, Border Management and the reference methodology to be development, delivery and evaluation. resorted to adopted by facilitators to impart training. xi) Use appropriate taxonomy in design of training program • Training subjects shall include but not limited to Training on objectives, outcomes, curriculum and content. the 4 Pillars of Trade Facilitation; OSBP Concept; Coordinated xii) Use effective pedagogy/methodology in instruction design Border Management (CBM); Doing Business Reports of legal action and delivery of the program; and, a comprehensive evaluation Botswana and Zambia; Trade Facilitation Guidelines of WTO, UNCTAD, UNECE, WCO; INCOTERMS and Trade Documents; HS scheme to gauge the effectiveness of the entire program. Code; International Conventions on Transport of Goods; and after “relevant Documentary Credit. 4. The KBPO invites Individual Consultants to indicate their Interest in providing the above described services. Interested Consultants To Develop a training program and training material shall provide information on their qualifications and experience • Conduct meetings with BURS, ZRA, Departments of Immigration, demonstrating the ability to undertake this assignment authorities” technical/project consultant & other representatives for the (documents, reference to similar services, experience in similar purpose of tailoring the training program. assignments, etc.) • Based on the outline in stage 1, develop the training course/ failed him in his modules and content. 5. Please, note that Interest expressed by a Consultant does not • Develop the training manual, including trainer manual (with imply any obligation on the part of KBPO to include him/her in explanatory notes) and the participants training material. the shortlist. efforts to return • Design teaching methodology and tools and guidelines for the training of trainers. 6. The estimated duration of the services is 70 working days and estimated starting date is 1st September 2020. home To conduct a Training of master trainer 7. The Consultant will be based in Kazungula, Botswana for the • Conduct a training course for Training of Master Trainers (TOT). duration of the consulting period. • Capacity building of the TOT to conduct further training courses 8. Interested Individual Consultant(s) may obtain further “I hope you understand my concerns for the target groups using the developed training material & information at the address below during working hours: and will not (view) my decision as prescribed methodology. 0830-1700hours. selfish or inconsiderate. Citizens back 9. The expression of interest must be received at the address home have been provided with a clear Supervision & Coaching master trainers at one pilot training below no later than 15th June 2020 at 1700 hours (local time) course, involving training of up to 20 people. and specifically mentioning “Consultancy Services for the plan with phases. They know how long • Attend/Supervise the training courses conducted by Master Design and Development of Training Materials/Modules in they are expected to stay home. On the Trainers. Trade Facilitation & Border Management and Delivery of other hand, I am expected to stay put • Exercise interventions & provide feedback to the Master Trainers the Training of Trainers (ToT) Programe”. when they are conducting the training sessions without knowing when I may possibly • Revise/Improve the training materials based on the feedback / For the Attention of: be able to return home safely.” observed performance of the TOT training sessions. The Project Managers Meanwhile, The Botswana Gazette Kazungula Bridge Project Office, Essential Specialized Skills/ Competence has established that in the wake of its The Consultant shall have the following qualifications, skills and DRTS PLOT, Along A33 Road, successful intervention with Mmipi, experience Private Bag 00416 Foreign Affairs has created a What- Kasane, Botswana. Tel: +2676250541 and +2676253029; Fax: A. Qualification & Experience +2676250324 sApp group to link all Batswana in the i) Have at least a master’s degree or equivalent in the field of E-mail: [email protected] diaspora who want to return home. By Trade Facilitation and Border Management or related field. [email protected] Monday this week, the group had 177 ii) Have at least 10 years of experience, in training, academics ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SHORT LIST members, 121 of whom had registered including the development of training materials or curricula to return home. and research in the Trade Facilitation and Border Management 10. A shortlist of three to six individual consultants will be field. The public relations office of the established at the end of the request of expressions of interest. The iii) Have expertise in multi-disciplinary teaching, and blended Ministry of Foreign Affairs said a consultants on the short list will be judged in the following criteria questionnaire from this publication teaching & learning practices, which makes the teaching on the basis of their updated resume/CV. learning process effective and interesting. would be answered during the course iv) Have learnt, improved, developed and evolved effective a. Academic qualifications 40%; of the week. training acumen, approaches and methodologies. b. Adequacy for the assignment 50%; and B. Skills c. Experience in region 10%. v) Outcome based training/education, and he/she shall have a Total weight 100% The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 20 May 2020 NEWS Page 9 DCEC PROBES FOOD PACKAGES AS FTWN MAYOR RESURFACES Small local general dealers replaced by the Mayor of Francistown SESUPO RANTSIMAKO the Mayor of Francistown. That is how he was engaged. It has to be noted that we RANCISTOWN: Aggrieved did not terminate the services of the first suppliers of food relief hampers suppliers but rather that they completed Fin the North East District have provision of food hampers. I am aware sought the intervention of the DCEC of the DCEC issue but I prefer not to talk after their contracts were terminated about it because it is complicated.” only to be replaced by the Mayor of Francistown, Godisang Radisigo, The Botswana Gazette has learnt. They say news of cancellation of their contracts was broken to them by the Deputy Council Secretary of the North East District, Goabaone Molefhe, on Wednesday last week. Super Force General Dealer, Cools Inn, Eloquent Ventures and Phaneroo Investment are among the affected suppliers. The DCEC has confirmed that it is establishing basic facts in the supply of relief food hampers in the North East District, according to its Public Rela- tions Officer, Lentswe Motshoganetsi. PRECAUTIONARY According to the proprietor of Super Force General Dealer, Mathodi Modis- apodi, their Member of Parliament, Dr CLOSURE OF GABORONE Douglas Letsholathebe, subsequently confirmed termination of their sup- REGIONAL OFFICE ply contracts and told them it followed growing concerns about delayed de- liveries. The MP also confirmed their The BPOPF wishes to inform valued Members that the replacement by the Mayor of Francis- Gaborone Regional Office at Fairgrounds will be closed town. “The MP told us that our service was terminated because there was a lot with immediate effect until further notice. This comes of pressure from the public,” Modisap- as a precautionary measure as we investigate and take odi said in an interview. necessary action around a possible COVID-19 concern. “The ministry The safety and wellbeing of our staff, members and communities remains our utmost priority and it is our policy to err on the side of caution, engaging the authorised us relevant officials to assist accordingly. but advised us to Members are encouraged to utilise the below forms of communications to reach our offices regarding their pension fund matters: consider suppliers Amogelang Mosakaane 74500241 [email protected] within the locality of Onalenna Maenge 74646110 [email protected] Sethunya Thibaleng 74500193 [email protected] Tati Siding Monei Manowe 74645785 [email protected]

The Deputy Council Secretary de- You may also reach our team through the clined to be interviewed by phone, say- below contact points: ing he preferred a face-to-face interaction. While the Mayor of Francistown Email: [email protected] did not answer his phone, the Council Facebook: BPOPF Secretary of the North East District, Twitter: @BPOPF Motshwariemang Matsheka, has dis- Website: www.bpopf.co.bw missed suggestions of foul play and said the right procedure was followed throughout. “I can confirm that we engaged the Mayor’s shop but this was after thorough discussions with both the MP and the Ministry of Local Govern- ment and Rural Planning,” Matsheka said. “The ministry authorised us but ad- All Members will be duly informed when the issue has been resolved and the Gaborone vised us to consider suppliers within the Regional Office resumes normal operations. locality of Tati Siding. We approached two supermarkets in Francistown but We apologise for any inconvenience caused. they were already engaged in the sup- Thank you and please continue to stay safe. ply of relief food hampers in the city. The nearest shop was the one owned by Page 10 NEWS Wednesday 20 May 2020 The Botswana Gazette BDF P4 BILLION SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE SYSTEM ARRIVES DURING LOCKDOWN • 45 MOWAG Piranhas ordered • Says its half of the consignment ordered in 2016 • ‘We have to always be prepared’ - Defence Minister • War equipment worth over P4 billion

LETLHOGILE MPUANG & LAWRENCE The military vehicles were seen arriving in SERETSE Cape Town this week and delivered to Bo- tswana overland via Namibia. he Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Speaking to The Botswana Gazette on has received the second instalment Tuesday, Major Morake revealed that the de- of its P4 billion war equipment or- livery was only part of a consignment which deredT from a French company MBDA, Act- they had ordered in 2016. ing BDF Commander Major General Gotsi- “Yes, it true we have received some of leene Morake revealed to this publication our military equipment this week,” stated yesterday. the Acting BDF Commander. “It is just half of the consignment we ordered 4 years ago. We are expecting the last batch some- time next year. It takes two years to design these vehicles.” Morake pointed that the arrival of this equipment would boost the BDF parapher- nalia which has become old and redun- dant over the years. “We have said it over the years that some of the BDF equipment is very old, some of it we had bought it as second hands. We really needed new military equipment and Cabi- net as far as four years ago, agreed with us. It is not something that is new.” “We need to always be ready and prepared, we never know what would happen and when Reached for comment Minister of De- fence Justice & Security Kagiso Mmusi said it is was of maximum importance that the BDF acquires new military hardware as the country needs to always be prepared and ready for any conflict. “This equipment has long been ordered from as far as 2016, it is not a new order. Most of the BDF equipment had become very old over the years,” says Mmusi. “We need to always be ready and prepared, we never know what would happen and when,” concluded Minister Mmusi. According to international media, in 2016 Botswana ordered 50 MICA missiles for a single VL MICA surface-to-air missile system and 50 Mistral surface-to-air missiles. These were acquired from France’s MBDA for approximately €304.2 million. South Africa’s DefenceWeb. co.za explains that the VL MICA is a short range, ground based air defence system deploying the MICA fire-and-forget missile, capable of being fitted with either a heat-seeking homing head or with an active radar seeker head and interception range is up to 20 km. Photos seen by this publication appears to show MOWAG Piranha armoured vehicles being transported on the back of lowbed trucks and these form part of a consignment Botswana procured from Switzerland. Defence export and Director at African Defence Review, Darren Olivier, told the SA website that “ The wrapped vehicles look to be MOWAG Piranhas, which the Botswana Defence Force already operates. In 2016 it ordered an additional 45 Pira- nhas, which have been arriving in small batches over the past few years in convoys just like this. In other words, nothing to worry about,” Olivier said. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 20 May 2020 column Page 11

country risk is assessed. However, any risk assess- EU Must Produce Evidence Botswana is High Risk ment including an AML/ CFT risk assessment must be kept up to date. Other- wise resources could be fraud, or corruption. The ceeded them. ment”; and the “Methodol- grounds to bring defamation Chris Douglas, Director, wasted, risks overlooked, Malkara Consulting two parts must be proven 1. criminalisation of mon- ogy For Assessing Technical proceedings against the EU or incorrect decisions are (Australia) and without the evidence ey laundering and terrorist Compliance with the FATF and if successful seek com- made. Which is exactly establishing them a case will Recommendations and the pensation for the damage financing 5. powers and what has occurred in rela- learnt the trade craft of fall apart. The EUs decision procedures of competent au- Effectiveness of AML/CFT caused. But in relation to the tion to the EU decision to how to investigate mon- to list Botswana as a country thorities Systems” reveals that there current issue, it is impossible list Botswana. Botswana has ey laundering working of high money laundering 2. customer due diligence is no definition of “high for any country to be held I made significant progress for the Australian Federal requirements, record keep- risk”. A search of EU AML/ accountable to a standard, if and terrorist financing (ML/ with improving its AML/ Police for over 31 years. My TF) risk, is not supported by ing and reporting of suspi- CFT reference material for the levels on which any as- CFT framework. A fact ac- lessons commenced when I evidence. It is based purely cious transactions in the example the 4th Anti-Money sessment is based, are not knowledged by the FATF in became involved in the in- on a risk that a potential ad- - Laundering Directive and - financial sector 6. prac defined. In many other situ April 2019 and again on 21 vestigation of complex tax verse event could occur to tice in international coopera- the “Assessment of the Risks ations, performance and aca- February 2020. As a result, evasion schemes and using tion of Money Laundering and demic standards are clearly the EU financial system. Botswana was re-rated up- AML/CFT systems are 3. customer due diligence Terrorist Financing affect- articulated. Imagine for tax laws to fight organised wards on 32 of the 40 FATF crime. Because in the early Recommendations. The EU 1980s, Australia like most did not take into consider- countries did not have a ation the progress made by money laundering offence Botswana which have been and to defeat the schemes used, which were designed significant given the size of the country and the lim- to launder money; tax laws ited resources at its disposal. had to be applied. When And it appears the EU did criminal money laundering not consider the risk rating law came in 1987, along given by the Basel Institute with an AML/CFT frame- on Governance on Botswa- work, all institutions, includ- na’s AML/CFT framework. ing prosecutors, police and The Switzerland based AUSTRAC, the financial prominent institute which intelligence unit and AML/ sets international standards CFT regulator went on steep designed to strengthen gov- learning curves. Mistakes ernance and counter cor- were made and strategies changed as a result, includ- ruption and other financial crimes, rated the AML/CFT ing the introduction of new system of Botswana in 2019 criminal money laundering as being of medium risk. offences and wide sweeping The actions by the EU are reforms made to Australia’s akin to turning off the ven- AML/CFT system. Change based on risk or what is requirements, record keeping the Internal Market and example advising a student tilator connected to a patient was forced upon Australia known as a risk-based ap- ing and reporting of suspi- Relating to Cross-Border that they must pass the exam who is recovering from Co- in 2005 in response to its proach, which applies to all cious transactions in the Situations” reveals a similar to get an award, but they are vid-19 in intensive care. No 3rd mutual evaluation (ME) 40 FATF Recommendations. result. Even the document not told what the pass mark non-financial sector competent authority would undertaken by the Financial Botswana was assessed 7. availability and exchange “Methodology for identify- is and how it is determined! do that. Not surprising then Action Task Force (FATF). against those recommenda- ing high-risk third coun- The reality is the assess- of information on beneficial that the EU has been dev- The FATF was critical of tions in 2016. And using the ownership of legal persons tries under Directive (EU) ment of risk is not a precise astated by Covid-19 while Australia’s AML/CFT FATF evaluation together and legal arrangements 2015/849” which was issued science. The calculation of Botswana has the situation framework and the low num- with its own assessment pro- 4. existence of dissuasive, the very day Botswana was - risk involves first determin under control. ber of criminal prosecutions cesses, the EU decided that proportionate, and effective listed and outlines a detailed ing the likelihood of some- The EUs decision to rate initiated. Almost 13 years Botswana was a high ML/TF sanctions in case of breach- assessment plan, does not thing occurring and then the Botswana as being a high later, the changes Botswana risk. Interestingly and very es 8. implementation provide a definition of high impact that it will have. A has implemented and the unfairly, the EU announced - risk. risk level is then calculated ML/TF risk is flawed on two of targeted financial sanc important grounds. First drivers behind them almost a new policy and assess- tions But the central issue Now this might seem like a by applying previously de- the meaning of high risk is mirror the previous situa- ment methodology on the here that impacts on the EU small issue, but whether it is termined values. In some - tion in Australia. But being a very day it listed Botswana! case against Botswana, is enforcement of the criminal models, a weighting factor is not defined and it not pos sible to assign a value to member of the FATF proba- The new EU assessment in- law, or application of corpo- applied to ensure that minor the lack of any definition of something that does not ex- bly prevented Australia from volves analysing the degree what constitutes “high risk”. rate governance standards or issues are not given an equal ist and cannot be measured. being listed as a high-risk ju- to which a country has met The FATF website contains a complying with internation- or greater rating over more And secondly in making its risdiction. While Botswana 8 key measures. Those mea- - al standards such as AML/ important elements. While significant amount of valu determination, the EU only is not so fortunate. sures are outlined in the table able reference material for CFT frameworks, words various models exist to cal- considered the likelihood The successful prosecu- below. A close examination use by Governments and the matter. And in some cases, culate risk, the result is still of the risk occurring, not tion of money laundering of those measures reveals private sector. But a search words can be as destructive influenced by judgement. the impact. It must consider requires evidence. And not that Botswana, as a result of the most commonly re- as bullets. Because listing a The process is in the end both. And then the results just evidence of the money of legislative reform imple- ferred to documents namely: country as being high risk subjective. Two people ex- must be weighted. laundering but solid admis- mented in 2019, has a strong the “FATF Recommenda- of ML/TF has serious con- amining the same set of data sible facts linking that ac- argument that it has met all tions”; the “National Money sequences. If the EU and could and at times do, come One definition of high is” “great, or greater than nor- tivity to a predicate offence, of them or is on a solid path Laundering and Terror- Botswana were individuals, to a different conclusion. for example drug trafficking, to do so or with some has exist Financing Risk Assess- then Botswana would have Similar situations arise when To Page 13

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n the 17th May 2020, LEGABIBO will join the global community to Ocommemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia – IDAHOBIT. “IDAHOBIT was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexuals, transgen- der, intersex, queer – LGBTIQ people and all other people with diverse sexual orien- tations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics”. “The date of May 17th was specifically chosen to commemo- rate the World Health Organization’s decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder”. LEGABIBO has commemorated IDA- HOBIT since 2011 with both the LGB- TIQ community and the general Botswana community. The commemorations called for educating the public on sexual and gender diversity and inclusion at all levels. This year, we intend to do the same by reaching out to more area of Botswana and Batswana in general. This year’s theme is “Breaking the Silence”. This comes at a moment where Botswana has made gains in promoting human rights and inclusion of LGBTIQ. LEGABIBO commends the Government of Botswana, partners, and allies in following a steady trajectory in protecting the rights of sexual and gender minority persons and promoting inclusion for all. It is essential to note that even with the progress made, many LGBTIQ individuals continue to face stigma and discrimination, violence, and exclusion. For many of us, we have found ourselves having to hide our sexuality, gender identity and our varying sex characteristics to both our families and communities in general. Due to the stigma and discrimination we face from our families and the general community, we tend to wander through life feeling ashamed of who we are and dying in silence. For LGBTIQ in Botswana the subject of equal justice and protection by the law cannot be understated. Without inclusive structural and institutional support, many sexual mi- norities in Botswana are less likely to seek out health, legal, social, economic, or other public services to which they are entitled to. That results in compromised public health, civil liberties, safety, and security to mention a few. IDAHOBIT reminds us to speak up and sis. It encourages us to occupy space that hear the sound of hope and solidarity. munity calls for active representation to break the silence that we face on daily ba- is rightfully ours and represent our com- The LGBTIQ community seeks to call defend the rights and wellbeing of the munities because our voices, our stories, upon the Government of Botswana, law LGBTIQ community as well as provi- The Gazette Newspaper is published by News Co. Botswana (Pty) Ltd, our lived realities matter! By all coming authorities, health care workers, human sion of safe and inclusive spaces. Plot 125 Sedimosa, Gaborone Int. Finance Park (next to Game City). P. O. Box 1605, together with partners and allies, our rights organisations, private institutions, For further information, please con- Tel: 3912833/3900451/3180701 Fax: 3972283. “noise” will be so loud that all LGBTIQ community leaders and the public to tact Matlhogonolo Samsam on +267 76 Gaborone Botswana, printed by Printing and Publishing Company persons all over the world who cannot ensure the inclusion and protection of 035 162 or matlhogonolo@legabibo. Botswana (Pty) Ltd, Nakedi Road, Broadhurst. P. O. Box 130, Gaborone, Botswana. speak up for themselves or others will LGBTIQ person. Furthermore, the com- org.

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The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 20 May 2020 column Page 13 made. As a result, the EU must produce solid up to date evidence to justify its decision or EU Must Produce Evidence Botswana is High Risk withdraw the high-risk rating immediately. Readers are encouraged to share their view From Page 11 s - sessment of compliance, the methodologies imilar secrecy laws that operate in other ju with the author: Chris.douglas@malkaracon- mal, in quantity, size, or intensity”. So, in the risdictions designated as tax havens. Of the used are very subjective and, in some cases, sulting.com absence of any definition and formula used top 15 jurisdictions ranked by the Tax Justice influenced by political considerations. The Network as having the tightest secrecy pro- information used in any assessment must be Chris Douglas is a Director at Malkara Con- by the EU to determine if a country is a high sulting Australia. He is a former Australian visions in the world, 7 are EU members or accurate, relevant, and up to date. The EU ML/TF risk or not, I will apply additional cri- police officer with the Australian Federal Po- teria. These will expand the number of risk a jurisdiction controlled by an EU member. did not take into consideration significant lice (AFP) for 31 years where he investigated improvements Botswana has made with its elements under consideration and add weight The TJN ranks Botswana as 113 out of 133. money laundering, drug trafficking, people There are 31 EU members or EU controlled to the overall risk level Botswana poses to AML/CFT framework, other relevant criteria smuggling, human trafficking, corruption, offshore jurisdictions that rank higher on se- listed above and the capacity of the country organised crime and fraud investigations in EU financial systems and make the process crecy than Botswana. The banking laws of to implement changes demanded by wealthy Australia and offshore. fairer. It is not possible here to examine a Botswana contain a process that enables law western countries, who designed and largely His extensive experi- more extensive range of risk criteria that ence has made him a enforcement, BURS and regulatory authori- enforce the rules. apply to a country. However, applying the sought-after consul- ties access to information held by financial Being large and powerful does not make tant and trainer in the definition of high referred to above, I have institutions. Appling the secrecy criterion, the decision right. Stating that a country is field of financial crime considered four additional important factors, Botswana would be rated low risk to EU fi- high risk does not make it so. The EU has and risk management. being: 1. value of trade; 2 economic size, 3. nancial systems. abused its position of power and its decision His firm Malkara Con- level of corruption, and 4. financial secrecy. If Botswana were on trial, strict rules of is a grossly excessive response to a situation sulting provides train- Trade plays an important role in the con- evidence would be applied. But when it Botswana has working tirelessly to improving and consultancy services in Botswana. cealment of proceeds of crime and the move- comes to AML/CFT frameworks and the as- ing and significant advancements had been ment of terrorist funds. Known as Trade Based Money Laundering, various tech- niques are used to move illegally acquired value between countries. But to reduce the risk of detection, trade volumes must be significant. Currently, as an EU trading partner, Botswana ranks 77 for imports and 124 for exports. Botswana’s share of EU trade is less than 1% of total trade. On this criterion, the ML/TF risk to EU financial systems through the trade in goods and services, is low. In 2019, according to the Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International, Botswana was ranked 37 out of 180 countries measured and ahead of 12 De Beers Group celebrates the dedication, EU members. hard work, sacrifice and resilience In many situations, but not all, as other fac- demonstrated by all COVID -19 frontline tors can have an impact, the size of money workers in Botswana. We recognise your laundering is related to the size of a country’s economy. The GDP of Botswana is approxi- commitment towards ensuring that the mately USD18.6 billion while the GDP of entire nation withstands and recovers the EU is USD18.8 trillion. The Botswana economy is only 1.86% the size of the EU, from this global pandemic. which is the second largest economy in the world. In terms of economic size, Botswana would be rated as a low ML/TF risk. Corruption has a major impact on the effectiveness of AML/CFT systems. If a country is rated high for corruption, then it is highly likely that many of its institutions From the men and women in mines across In line with our De Beers Group value are not functioning freely and openly and the the country, to health workers working ‘Put Safety First,’ we applaud you for rule of law is broken. It should be a major cri- hard to save lives, travel operators safely continuing to work safely every single day terion for the assessment of ML/TF risk, but it is not. In 2019, according to the Corruption transporting goods and people, shop to eliminate the risk of infection. Perceptions Index published by Transparency assistants who remain resilient to serve International, Botswana was ranked 37 out people daily, crop producers and farmers of 180 countries measured and ahead of 12 who put meals on tables, immigration and EU members. In order those countries were customs officials for their hard work, utility Lithuania; Slovenia, Cyprus; Czech Repub- Thank you all! lic; Latvia; Italy; Slovakia; Croatia; Greece; workers, bankers who serve with pride Hungry; Romania and Bulgaria. Botswana amidst the challenging conditions, house scored 61/100 while the EU countries ranged from 60 down to 43. Given that 12 of the helpers who opted to continue working Re A Leboga! 27 EU members rated below Botswana and during this time, social workers, District some of them very poorly, what faith could Commissioners and Post Office officials any country, regulatory authority or financial who dispatch various grants and food Bruce Cleaver institution have that their AML/CFT systems CEO, De Beers Group are effective and not impacted by corruption? parcels to those in need, the Church, It would be reasonable to conclude that based business leaders, Dikgosi, Councillors and on this criterion, Botswana is a low risk to Parliamentarians for your leadership during EU financial systems. Because to rate it this time, re a leboga. Thank You. higher, then at least 12 other countries, all of them EU members, should be listed as well. Secrecy laws that are in force in over 60 countries, many of them EU members or offshore jurisdictions controlled by EU members, significantly benefits criminal activity especially money laundering. And despite claims made by others about Botswana, the country is not a tax haven. It does not have Classification: Internal

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EBotswana (CMB) Rapula The insurance firm is currently fac- • Kamoso/BDC did not file merger notice to Competition Authority Okaile, says his firm has accounted ing liquidation. for all money belonging to Botswana Okaile insists that all these assets • BDC splashed P200million on the deal Public Officers Pension Fund to the have been accounted for. He said last thebe. documents are available to show that • Competition Authority could terminate the acquisition Okaile told The Botswana Gazette total funds invested by CMB account in an interview: “I would like to chal- for exactly P450 million. “The rest of • BDC, Kamoso could be fined by Competition Authority lenge anyone who can claim that the it, P27.5 million, was CMB invest- BPOPF has lost some money in its ment fees,” he noted, adding that all • Ram Ottapathu still largest shareholder relationship with CMB.” funds have been accounted for to the A time will come, he added, when last thebe. the courts will establish who the real At the BPOPF, Principal Officer KEABETSWE NEWEL & TLOTLO the regulatory requirements. range consists of diversified criminals are in this saga. He hit hard Boitumelo Molefe could not go into KEBINAKGABO Neither did Ian Dewar, Chief fast-moving consumer goods, at the liquidators, accusing them of details of whether or not CMB has Executive Officer (CEO) at pharmaceuticals, liquor, selling the assets (in which CMB had accounted for the money. “Our com- - he Botswana Devel Kamoso Africa, who referred building materials and equip- invested on behalf of the BPOPF) ment at BPOPF is that we have only opment Corporation this publication to RMB and ment. and deliberately choosing not to give recovered less that 50 percent of the T(BDC) and Kamoso BDC, the major sharehold- Kamoso’s Builders Mart CMB an account of what was sold, committed amount of P477.5 mil- - Africa, omitted to file a merg ers. At Rand Merchant Bank segment is a market leader for how much, and where the money lion,” Molefe said. er/acquisition notice with the (RMB), Andrew Aitken also in Do-It-Yourself (DIY) with went. In addition, Okaile said, BPOPF - Competition Authority, thus did not reveal why a merger over 25 retail outlets. Operat- “We are told that Wilderness Safa may have received ,in cash, a portion ris shares have been sold for a prof- violating the Competition notice was not filed, but re- ing six manufacturing facili- of the money because the liquidation Act, The Botswana Gazette it,” Okaile said. “We had invested is still ongoing and that some assets ferred this publication to ties, eleven warehouses, and P150 million, but we know the shares has established. BDC. a fleet of over 100 delivery are yet to be sold. “However, on the were sold for a sum higher than P150 paper trail we have demonstrated In an interview with this According to Nkala, any vehicles, the Fast-Moving publication, Gideon Nkala, million. Further, we had invested P50 where we invested the money, which merger that meets the thresh- Consumer Goods (FMCG) million in Cell City and a further P20 Communications Director at is recoverable with profit, if they old of a notifiable merger has segment supplies value- for- million was availed as a loan from the Competition Authority choose to sell the assets,” he said. to be notified with the Author- money consumer goods in our own funds at CMB.” said a merger notice was not Kopanang Thekiso is the CMB ity. “When a merger is imple- Botswana, South Africa and He pointed a finger at BPOPF and filed by the two companies, liquidator. His mobile phone went mented in contravention of Zambia. Kamoso’sMediland the liquidator, saying both entities which he said contravenes unanswered at the time of going to the Act, there are a number affiliate is one of the leading know the whereabouts of this money press. He is represented by Sipho section 54 of the Competition - actions which the Authority suppliers of medical products and that it can be traced and recov Ziga of Armstrong Attorneys. In an Act read together with Regu- can take including directing in Botswana. ered without difficulty. According interview, Ziga said the liquidator is lation 20 of the Competition the enterprises not to complete RMB Ventures purchased a to Okaile, CMB had also invested still on a fact finding mission. “Until regulations. the merger, dispose of shares, controlling interest in Kamo- P13.5 million into a property asset that process is completed by the liq- According to the Competi- at Extension 5 in Gaborone from its terminate agreements or even so in late 2017. uidator, we cannot ascertain whether tion Act, a merger is subject own funds and not BPOPF’s money. imposing a fine in terms of “We realised at the time of or not funds have been accounted to review if the turnover in During liquidation, he alleged, the because we need to know how all section 58 of the Competition purchase we would like to liquidator moved to even take pos- Botswana of the enterprise or - transactions were made and satisfy enterprises being taken over Act,” Nkala revealed. bring in a value-add share session of the property together with At BDC, Lebang said P200 holder to aid our growth ourselves,” Ziga said. exceeds P10 million. the P20 million loan to Cell City “There is actually a mismatch (be- million was spent to acquire strategy in Botswana and the Kamoso’s annual revenues that was CMB’s own money and cause) Boitumelo Molefe does not exceed US100 million (more 24 percent stake in Kamoso region,” said Aitken at RMB. not BPOPF’s money. “I know the know what the liquidator is doing than P1 billion). Africa. The stake was acquired At BDC, Lebang said they property was sold, but considering and the regulator has no interest in - Further, it is subject to re- from Ninety One (previously are happy to be adding Ka that property appreciates in value, it the matter,” Okaile said. “That’s why should be sold at a price higher than view if the assets in Botswana Investec Asset Management) moso to their portfolio; a Ziga moved from being the regula- P13.5 million, so they must have of the enterprise or enterprises Africa Private Equity Fund 2, company that will aid in their tor’s attorney to be the attorney for made a profit,” he said. “We had also RMB Ventures (RMBV) and quest to build a resilient sup- the liquidator. What a conflict! He being taken over exceed P10 invested P150 million in an asset in other shareholders. ply chain towards realizing was with the regulator to liquidate million. the name of Kawena.” Post the acquisition, the food and health security for the company and he goes on to be- It is also expected to be filed “I am told they intend on liquidat- wealthy Choppies Enterprises the nation as well as driving come the liquidator’s attorney!” with the Competition Authori- ing that asset. Since it is a good asset, - - However, Ziga said their interests ty if the enterprises concerned Limited CEO, Ramachan import substitution by signifi it must definitely fetch more than its are the same. “I can demonstrate to would, following implemen- dran Ottapathu is one of the cantly ramping up its existing cost price. They must make a profit you that all the people who were in- tation of the merger, supply major shareholders alongside and growing manufacturing from it. It is an asset which many peo- volved in this issue have either left or or acquire at least 20 percent RMBV and BDC. business. ple have been denying its existence. have been removed from their posi- of a particular description of Founded in 2015, Kamoso “We also look forward to They have, however, replaced us as tions,” he said. “The last one to leave - currently employs over 1,200 leveraging off the networks directors in Kawena at the last credi- goods or services in Botswa was Regina Sikalesele-Vaka, who Batswana across its different of our co-investors in taking tors’ meeting. The owner of Kawena na. also remarked that CMB was not the - business lines and has estab- a home-grown business to the unfortunately could not attend the At BDC, Head of Com problem. She was yet to tell us where - - meeting because of the restrictions munications and Marketing lished itself as one of South regional market, a key mile the real problem was. The truth will - on travel because of COVID-19. All Boitshwarelo Lebang did not ern Africa’s leading manufac stone in supporting BDC’s eventually come out. The problem is - these demonstrate that the asset was reveal reasons why a merger turing, supply and distribution international expansion man with BPOPF. Most of the BPOPF’s bought by CMB in accordance with notice was not filed as per companies. Kamoso’s product date,” she stated. troubles and controversies happened the investment agreement.” under her watch. Something has to be The last asset in which CMB invested was Bona Life, Botswana’s done to restore the credibility of the first 100 percent citizen owned life BPOPF. “I will urge those with the power insurance firm that Okaile says was - going to be the biggest in the indus- to consider appointing different trust try was it not for the errors made by ees who can restore credibility to the BPOPF. He said P50 million was Fund. Under Molefe, almost all asset invested in Bona Life, which saw managers have been terminated and - the company grow to claim up to 13 BPOPF is always at war with its ser percent of the market. “It collapsed vice providers. Surely there must be after BPOPF started fighting with a way of dealing with this rather than CMB and we were the only ones rushing to termination?” Page 16 advertisement Wednesday 20 May 2020 The Botswana Gazette Call for creative arts submissions FNBB in partnership with FNBB Foundation is making a prompting us to introduce the Bodiragatsi Jwame, Lentswe nationwide call for creative arts submissions. The creative lame initiative aimed at supporting creative arts during this community has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, difﬁcult time.

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FNBB has partnered with a local radio station to run a music show where • Call for comedians to submit skits not exceeding 5 minutes. • FNBB wishes to sponsor a total of 3 short documentaries (30minutes max) FNBB will sponsor production of a Covid-19 memoirs photobook. The artists will be challenged to record and submit songs that have an underlying • These skits should be relevant to a chosen topic; life under lockdown. on the following topics: sponsorship is open to producers who will facilitate purchase of photographic message on the Covid-19 pandemic. There is a laughable side to lockdown. • Depicting impact of Covid-19 on the creative industry. content from local photographers to be featured in this production. The • A committee comprising of members from both the bank and • Share your 5 minutes skits on social media (Facebook) using the following • General documentary of life during Covid-19 in Botswana. sponsorship is valued at P75,000 including production and payment of the radio station will evaluate the submissions for shortlisting. hashtags; #FNBBComedy #SupportCreativeArts. • Submit your proposal to [email protected], no later than content used. • Shortlisting of songs will be based on submissions received per • The FNBB Committee will review all submissions in accordance with 29 May 2020. • Producers can submit their proposals and profiles to music genre. originality and creativity. • A panel of well-established judges in this category will review all [email protected] no later than 29 May 2020. • Songs shortlisted will be entered into a competition where the • Upload or share your skits on your Facebook profile, no later than submissions in accordance with originality and creativity, story line, theme • Size of the photobook should be large landscape (33 cm ×28 cm). top 3 songs will be rewarded as follows: First Prize P25,000, 29 May 2020. and audience appeal. • A selected FNBB Committee will review submissions and evaluate in Second Prize P15,000 and Third Prize P10,000. • The review process may take up to 1 week. • The review process may take up to 1 week. accordance with readiness to action the proposal, experience, creativity • Successful participants will be rewarded with sponsorship funds valued at • The content remains the intellectual property of the owner post • A total of 20 skits will be awarded P2 500 each for their contents being and quality. P100 000 each. the competition. featured on the show (the idea is to reach out to as many artists as • The review process may take up to 1 week. • The initiative is open to Batswana citizens only. • The initiative is open to Batswana citizens only. possible, and for each person to benefit from their content being used. • The initiative is open to Batswana citizens only. • Only successful candidates will be contacted. • Further details of the show including the submission • The content remains the intellectual property of the artist post • The content remains the intellectual property of the artist process will be announced on Radio and Social Media. the initiative. post the competition. • The initiative is open to Batswana citizens only. • Only successful candidates will be contacted. • Only successful candidates will be contacted.

FASHION DANCE

• Call for proposals to engage an entity to create face masks for vulnerable communities. FNBB will sponsor 4 successful choreographers to facilitate and host online dance tutorials • This entity will facilitate this project, by calling on 10 fashion designers across Botswana to produce valued at P8,500 each. a total of 1000 face masks. • Interested Choreographers can submit their proposals and proﬁles to [email protected] no later • This initiative is in support of the lockdown relaxation requirements as communicated by the than 29 May 2020. Government of Botswana. • A selected FNBB Committee will review submissions and evaluate in accordance with readiness to action the • Submit your proposal to [email protected], no later than 22 May 2020. proposal, experience, creativity and quality. • The review process may take up to 1 week. • The tutorials will run from 05 June to 26th June targeted at various dance categories. • The successful entity will be rewarded sponsorship funds valued at P50 000. • Tutorial participants will watch, learn the routines and later upload videos on social media using the deﬁned • The initiative is open to Batswana citizens only. hashtags #FNBBDance #SupportCreativeArts. • Only successful candidates will be contacted. • The initiative is open to Batswana citizens only. • The content remains the intellectual property of the artist post the initiative. • Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Submit your creative proposal to [email protected]; T’s & C’s apply. For more information call (BTC & Orange) The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 20 May 2020 advertisement Page 17 Call for creative arts submissions FNBB in partnership with FNBB Foundation is making a prompting us to introduce the Bodiragatsi Jwame, Lentswe nationwide call for creative arts submissions. The creative lame initiative aimed at supporting creative arts during this community has been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, difﬁcult time.

Creative arts to be covered include; LITERARY ARTS ONLINE MUSIC SHOW POETRY FINE ARTS

MUSIC COMEDY SHORT FILM DOCUMENTARIES PHOTOGRAPHY

FASHION DANCE

Submit your creative proposal to [email protected]; T’s & C’s apply. For more information call (BTC & Orange) Page 18 timeout Wednesday 20 May 2020 The Botswana Gazette Elections Cost The BSE New listings in 2019

• BSE hit by listings drought operate and regulate the se- BSE listed five new bonds curities market. It is an af- The BSE Bond in 2019, compared to 10 • Gov’t bonds continued to dominate market liquidity filiate of the World Federa- Index Series (BBIS) bonds in 2018. tion of Exchanges (WFE). The BSE Bond Index Se- As at December 2019, TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO has a series of ries (BBIS) has a series of there were 33 listed com- four bond indices four bond indices - Com- s a result of uncer- panies on the BSE, 25 of posite Bond Index (BBI), tainties brought which were domestic com- - Composite Bond Government Bond Index about by the gen- panies and eight foreign (GovI), Corporate Bond A companies across the vari- Index (BBI), - eral elections in 2019, the Index (CorpI) and Com - Botswana Stock Exchange ous boards. These com Government Bond posite Fixed Rate Bond (BSE) did not record a sin- panies represent a wide Index (BBIFixed). The range of economic sectors, Index (GovI), gle listing, Chief Execu- indices aggregate the per- among them agriculture, tive Officer (CEO) Thape- Corporate Bond formance of the bond mar- lo Tsheole said in his latest banking, financial services, ket in terms of the daily tourism and wholesaling Index (CorpI) and annual report. returns arising from price According to Tsheole, and retailing. Composite Fixed movements and interest - this happened for the first The exchange’s domes - Rate Bond Index accrued. time since 2009. He was tic companies’ market cap During the year under re- appointed substantively as italisation stood at P38.7 (BBIFixed). billion at the end of 2019 view, the BBI appreciated CEO in 2015. Since then, - by 4.5 percent wheereas the BSE has seen listings in comparison to P42.4 bil - lion in 2018, which is nota- The bond market the GovI and CorpI reg rise significantly, as did dropped slightly in the istered returns of 3.6 per- trading activity on the do- ble decrease of P3.5 billion year under review, com- cent and 7.2 percent re- mestic bourse. (8.7 percent). As a result, the ratio of domestic mar- pared to 2018. The value spectively. The BBIFixed In BSE’s annual report of bonds traded declined returned 4.1 percent in - “ Investors would under- elections and with this ket capitalisation to GDP for 2019. Tsheole says in by 2.1 percent from P2.2 2019 while inflation aver- - standably sit on the side- triumph came confidence decreased to 21.1 percent vestors were usually skep billion in 2018 to P2.1 bil- tical in an election year and lines until they are assured and certainty in policy di- in 2019 from 23.8 percent aged 2.8 percent in 2019. rection, which has re-ener- lion in 2019. According During the year, inflation would rather wait for the of a peaceful transition of in 2018. Conversely, the to the BSE, the govern- ratio of turnover to mar- predominantly registered election outcome. Inevi- leadership and subsequent gized activity in the capital ment bonds continued to - below the Bank of Botswa- tably, when that happened policy stance of the incum markets. ket capitalisation slightly dominate market liquidity, in Botswana in 2019, it bent government,” he says. The BSE is Botswana’s increased from 4.3 percent na’s objective range of 3-6 accounting for 98.4 per- affected investments and Thankfully, he notes, sole stock exchange that in 2018 to 4.5 percent in percent and ended the year cent of total trades. The at 2.2percent. listings on the BSE. stability triumphed in the has the responsibility to 2019.

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Letz Photography is giving a glimpse of photographic DATE: 16 January 2010 VENUE: Matlo Go Sha Mabapi creativity under lockdown where tricks of light are bringing TIME: 1000 til 1700 hrs FUN GAMES AND NUSIC ALL DAY. PUT A out details that would otherwise have gone unnoticed SMILE ON A KID’S FACE!

GOSEGO MOTSUMI The pandemic has had tions and dialogue about an impact on Leipego’s photography. He was andscape, street, photography, especially particularly impressed by nature and event on the business part. But the numerous phone calls photography are he is convinced that con- that promised more com- veryL limited, and often stant evolution and im- missioned work for him Face nearof My Starimpossible Master D with hisunder co-judges provementKgomotso Tshwenyego is part andof DJthe Sid after the lockdown. COVID-19 conditions. nature of a photographer. “What amazed me the But the lockdown has not With so much down- most is the ability to plan disrupted local photog- time, he needed to work from pencil and sketch- MODIRIrapher MOGENDE Letso Leipego of on learningand Kabo moreMatlho, as to thehe 2009book season, until he it howreaches signi the cant his show was. Letz Photography’s cre- embarkedsaid: “The on aTshepo photogra and Kabo- projectfinal wasstage, According which is to the the producer, he and the otswana’s hit music talent search MARKED MEN & MAIDENS LAUNCH ativity in confinement. phy licensedchallenge to EMI of indoor(international camera distribu- and lightPresident setup,” share a lot of sentiments in- TV show, My Star, is set to make tion company) for distribution but sadly VENUE: Fashion Lounge On the contrary, the situ- photo-shoots with lim- he explained.cluding “This that of serving one’s country dili- a dramatic comeback for the this back red on us because like all gently. “What I’m doing is taking kids DATE: 22 January 2010 Bation has pushed the pho- ited resources around the taught me that if you are fourth season. major companies they focused on their with singing talent off the streets and FEATURING: Zeus, Keb, Samba T, CybilNyte Thetographer show, which to is immenselylearn and popular house. “This was meant most selling products and didpassionate very little aboutgiving somethem something- to focus on and DJS: C4, Fauz, Khenzo & Kellz with Batswanafind great and images is said toin be oth gain-- to keep my mind off too to get our project out there whichthing, killed go aheada chance and do at success,it I’m also creating ing momentumerwise ordinary across Africa, subjects. started much worry and fear of its potential. and embrace employmentall the mis -and helping them achieve auditions for“The prospective COVID-19 participants what is“With currently Tebogo happen Tlhagadikgora’s- album takes that cometheir dreams.”with it this pastpandemic weekend hasat the disrupted Yarona Country we took it upon ourselves to distribute ing around us and keep- because we learnThe through former reggae artist also took a Lodgeeconomies in Mogoditshane and villagechanged and willing myit and mind I must active,” admit it hedid very well in continue on the 16th and 30th of January mistakes.” swipe at his detractors.” When we started daily existence as we said.the market even as we speak people still in Lobatse and Palapye respectively. want the album. Kitso Selato albumOver is the inyears, 2007 aLei lot -of people especially those know it,” Leipego said in He built a good prod- With the promise of a recording deal in high demand as we are gettingpego calls has photographedin the media called our show mediocre an interview. “It has also uct photography port- and other nasty names but unfortunately and  ying out to the United Kingdom (from) all over Southern Africa,all enquir-his subjects in their (UK)shown organisers us arehow attracting strong awe ood offolio shooting random for them we have survived and we are  ing on where they can get it andenvironments, Kristal, usually ru- youngcan hopefuls. be and how creative objectswhich such is made as watches, up of Naledi and Dineo coming back for a fourth season.” ral settings both at home Accordingwe are toeven show in producer isolation. and food,(last and season’s bottles runners-up) of wine is out there for Master D says that in 2010 they will judge, Master D, this season will be the and at work. 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Through tricks flect on this period with result was a remarkable largely popular music talent shows like show. The logo has also changed as our growth. today’s younger genera- work of art that attracted of light and innovative and , in Botswana that is attempt to reshape the show into a more Master D - who made a heartfelt plea Idols X factor composition notstrategies, the case, even though pulls internationallytion and acceptableothers that product.” will rave to reviewsPresident Ianfrom Khama his last year at the My Star he brings out massivea revelatory viewers to the dangling TV sta- Masterfollow. D also So looked I am polishingback at previous followers My Star online. Grand SharingFinale about his struggles seasonsmy to eye assess for their composition, progress. 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he pledge follows after President Mokgweetsi Masisi appealed to members Tof the private sector as well as individuals to assist government in dealing with the virus, which has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Upon receiving the donations The Director of the National Disaster Management Office Mr Dr Tlhoiwe (R) handing the Donations to Mr Baleseng (L) Moagi Baleseng applauded the Institution for the not just selfless but essential and critical donation in this war against Covid-19. DDT College of MeDiCine He said the donation would go a long way in assisting control the spread of the virus locally. has DonaTeD saniTizers Botswana currently has 22 confirmed cases and one death. worTh P2 Million To For her part DDT College of Medicine Vice Chancellor Dr. Tumelo Tlhoiwe revealed that governMenT in Their these sanitizers were produced locally, by the Institution’s staff members starting with the efforTs To fighT The novel ethanol (alcohol) itself. She congratulated her very own 2019 DDTCOM graduates who are also employed Corona virus (CoviD-19) by the Institution for their expertise utilised in producing the sanitizers; and applauded other DDTCOM graduates too assisting around the Country as frontline health workers. She said the donation was mainly for all frontline workers; Doctors, Health Workers, members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) DDT COLLEGE OFthe Police MEDICINEand Prisons amongst others. DONATES Dr Tlhoiwe further added that this was not the Institution’s first donation during this pandemic. TO BALETE FORShe disclosed that DDTCOVID-19 College of Medicine had RELIEF recently donated sanitizers to the Bamalete Lutheran Hospital following the passing of the patient who was said to have tested positive for he Chancellor of DDT College of Medicine, Dr Derrickthe virus and for other frontlineassist workers the early Country in diverse ways even beyond Covid-19. He Dikgato Tlhoiwe, has donated over P150 000during (being the pandemic. added that he hoped the funds, that would be overseen by In conclusion, the Vice Chancellor P50,000 in cash and 500 food hampers worthcongratulated over all other bothdonors and Kgosikgolo urged the and District Commisioner, would be used to TP100,000) to Kgosikgolo Mosadi Seboko for BaLete. public to strictly adhere tosource health advice food saying from local farmers. this will surely assist defeat the deadly virus. Dr Tumelo Tlhoiwe- Vice Chancellor, Mr Moagi Baleseng- Director, National 250DDT of College the of food Medicine baskets wereDisaster directly Management handed to Kgosi Mosadi Kgosikgolo Mosadi Seboko thanked the College of Medicine and the other 250 food baskets and P50 000 cheque were saying she was greatful the College has also helped other handed to the District Commissioner to be distributed by the areas of the country before to mitigate pandemic effects on South East South-Sub District COVID-19 team. Batswana as a whole; before coming to help baGamalete.

At the handover ceremony, Dr Tlhoiwe said in response to She said many vulnerable families often fell through the holes the call by our Commander in Chief President Dr Mokgweetsi in the assessment criteria, hence her office was stepping Masisi for all to assist, his College has already made similar forward to ask for donations. She pointed out that although donations to other villages and helped with its medical Ramotswa was so far the only place that had registered a expertise and protective medicinal products it manufactures; death from COVID-19, the people were not panicked but were he said DDT College will continue to use its innovations to observing the COVID-19 protocols with calm discipline.

DDT College of Medicine Chancellor-Dr Derrick Dikgato Tllhoiwe Balete Kgosikgolo-Kgosi Mosadi Seboko

Some of the food items donated The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 13 May 2020 timeout Page 21 Woman of jazz speaks: Hands off the girl-child! Jazz artist Nono Siile is sworn to bringing the scourge to the end but is constrained by a paucity of sponsors, especially in these difficult COVID-19 times

GOSEGO MOTSUMI ficult to carry out these projects because I am currently not making money as an n the national drive to stop Gender- artist because of COVID-19. This issue Based Violence (GBV), jazz artist is especially close to my heart because I INono Siile has taken the lead role do not want to see anyone going through to fight against the spike in violence what I went through. So I am pleading against women and children over the with anyone who can help with sponsor- past few weeks that has sent shockwaves ship to do so.” throughout the country since the lockdown for COVID-19 began nearly two months ago. The cases include that of suspended Nata/Gweta MP, Polson Ma- jaga, who is accused of defilement and 18 May 2020 impregnating a 16-year old school girl. “We artists are visible influencers and it is about time for those of us who can use the ubiquity of our voices to say enough is enough! We must look out We are pleased to inform Shareholders and other Stakeholders that the audit for the year ended December 2018 has been for each other and report abuse in all concluded. Even more satisfying is that even though there was a delay in concluding the audit, the financials are unqualified. its forms,” Siile said in an interview. Despite this positive turn of events, we acknowledge that we were not able to publish the financials by 30 April 2020 as previously anticipated. The December 2018 financials will be published in the press in the first week of June 2020 and “I grew up seeing a lot of GBV around circulated to Shareholders in the same week. my neighbourhood. I did not understand what was happening. It got worse as I Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) grew older, hence I have decided to help tackle it and bring it to an end. That ac- Again as previously stated, the 2018 AGM date will be held as soon as it is possible to do so once the state of emergency to tion of standing up for what is right combat the spread of COVID-19 has been lifted. should start with me.” Update on 2019 audit Siile has also been using art activism to fight GBV with the release of her 2018 The audit for the financial year ended December 2019 will commence in May 2020 and is expected to be concluded in song titled “Borre’ that appeals to men September 2020. A further update on the 2019 audit will be issued in due course. to let young girls grow into responsible adults who can make informed decisions In the meantime, trading in BBS Limited shares remains suspended. about consensual sex. This is to-date the jazz artist’s most successful song that Thank you. has enjoyed massive airplay and support since it was released. “Unfortunately people just enjoy the melody and do not take the message of the song. I have received positive feedback about it, especially from men, but I am yet to receive a proposal from an Re itumelela go begela Babeeletsi le bana le seabe gore go dupiwa ga dibuka tsa madi tsa ngwaga o fedileng ka organization or group of people about Sedimonthole 2018 go weditswe. Le fa go dupiwa ga dibuka tsa madi go weditswe thari, se se bayang pelo ke gore maduo using it for campaigning for the rights of a a phepha. E re go itumedisa gore tiro e e bo e wetse, re amogela gore ga re a kgona go rola maduo a ka Moranang 2020 a girl-child,” she said about the song. jaaka re ne re boletse pele. Maduo a a Sedimonthole 2018 a tla gatisiwa mo dipampiring ka beke ya ntlha ya Seetebosigo Just this past week, the jazz artist re- 2020 a bo a romelelwe Babeeletsi mo go yone beke eo. leased a video sponsored by Lucara Diamond Corporation condemning the rising numbers of GBV cases under Phuthego ya Babeeletsi (“AGM”) lockdown. The video calls for protection of women to be prioritized and for action Jaaka go setse go boletswe, letsatsi la phuthego ya Babeeletsi le tla bolelwa fa seemo sa tshoganetso se se tlhomilweng ke to be taken against perpetrators. Puso go tlhabantsha bolwetsi jwa COVID-19 se sena go fela. “The reality is that ours is a society where women and children are not safe Maduo a ngwaga o wetseng ka 2019 anywhere,” Siile noted. “Something deeply wrong is happening in our soci- Go dupiwa ga dibuka tsa madi tsa ngwaga o wetseng ka Sedimonthole 2019 go tla simolola ka kgwedi yone e ya ety where women and girls are afraid to Motsheganong 2020 mme go wele ka Lwetse 2020. speak up and issues are left midway. In my capacity as an artist, I have made referrals to women’s shelters. Victims of Go gweba ka diabe tsa BBS Limited go tla tswelela go tswaletswe. abuse are looking for people who can speak on their behalf because fear en- Re a leboga. gulfs them.” Siile, who has been outspoken about her own abuse that was publicized in 2014, said it was vital for Batswana to rebuild the moral fabric of their society. She has plans of creating platforms where people can engage in meaningful conversations around solutions to GBV, but she is struggling to find sponsors. “I have funded every project from my pocket because the biggest challenge is funding,” she said. “It is especially dif- Page 22 timeout Wednesday 13 May 2020 The Botswana Gazette Story Time: Petula El- kindiy Narrates Classic Bedtime Stories Children can drift off to the radio hosts’ exclusive new bedtime stories series on SoundCloud every Monday

GOSEGO MOTSUMI GOSEGO MOTSUMI ling. The source of such stories n this time of heightened has ranged from mythology, anxiety and uncertainty fairy tales and popular folk tales Iaround the Coronavirus, to the narrator’s creative imagi- even the best sleepers are toss- nation or even personal experi- ing and turning while children’s ences. sleeping patterns have been dis- El-Kindiy said: “The first story rupted. It is for this reason that on the platform is by North Pa- radio host and media personality, rade Publishing’s “Beauty and Petula El-kindiy, is helping the the Beast.” I intend to write my whole family ease into a restful own original stories to share one LETLHABILE night of sleep by recounting bed- day. I thought it was important time stories for free on Sound- to do these stories because many INFORMAL SECTOR STIMULATION PROGRAMME (NEW) Cloud. families and children around the She officially launched the world have had their normal rou- CEDA introduces Letlhabile that will focus specifically on uplifting informal sector which has been negatively impacted by its vulnerability and reliance on an active formal sector and the movement of the public, whose mobility has been restricted by “Petula El-kindiy’s Classic Bed- tines disrupted because of CO- travel restrictions implemented to control the spread of COVID-19. time Stories” series online on VID-19. So I thought this would LOAN AMOUNT LIMIT Monday last week and wants to be a nice form of entertainment Minimum P500.00 and Maximum P10,000.00 narrate a new story on the same for children during this time of LOAN TENURE day each week. “The Bedtime uncertainty and extreme bore- Loan repayments ranges from 3 months to a maximum of 18 months Stories Series is an audio series dom.” SECURITY of classic bedtime stories for In recent times, it has become Personal Surety the whole family,” she said in increasingly evident that the role For enquiries, please contact your nearest branch or visit www.ceda.co.bw an interview. “The stories are of bedtime stories extends far be- audio stories that I narrate and yond making a child go to sleep #BuildingBatswanaForBotswana www.ceda.co.bw paint a picture for the family to peacefully. Bedtime stories have listen and enjoy. The series was proven to be more than a cultural inspired by firstly having to read phenomenon because they have bedtime stories to my daughter the potential to have a cognitive every night and also my love for impact on the development of storytelling.” children, as well as a therapeutic The current stories that are effect on them. Reading to chil- available and shared on the plat- dren makes them love books so Title: Vehicle Sales Executive – Gaborone form are tales that have been they become readers later in life. Reference: BWSALES-5/2020 written and published by other “The stories are mainly for Closing Date: 29 May 2020 authors and El-Kindiy helps nar- children under the age of 10,” Company: Scania Botswana (Pty) Ltd is the distributor for Scania heavy commercial trucks rate them to her audience. The buses and engines. Scania operates from two dealerships in Botswana with a total El-Kindiy explained. “However, of 5 service locations. The company offers equipment sales, after sales services narration of bedtime stories to you can still enjoy them no mat- and product support to all Scania vehicles operating within Botswana and has the following open vacancy for Botswana based applicants. children has formed a pre-sleep ter what age you are. I know I ritual in cultures around the Role Description: The Vehicle Sales Executive is responsible to promote and sell Scania vehicles and still definitely enjoy a good story transport related equipment and services to customers within Botswana. This is world, with the narrator usually at my age.” achieved by focusing on marketing Scania products and services to end customers being an adult or at times a sib- in line with the customer’s operational demands and conditions, ensuring that the correct specified vehicle and support structure is offered to the customer. The Sales Executive is also responsible for the growth and development of the Scania customer based and in up keeping a positive brand image.

Positions based in: Gaborone Botswana.

Reports to: Business Development Manager.

Education / The successful candidate must be able to provide proof of below: Experience: - Higher education in sales discipline. - Effective Sales, Negotiation and Experience in Commercial Vehicle Sales. - 3-5 years relevant work experience in commercial vehicle industry. - A successful commercial vehicle sales track record. - Knowledge of commercial product and heavy truck and bus industry. - Knowledge of Botswana transport and road legislation. - Good interpersonal and communication skills. - Good General computer skills. - Valid EC (code 14) driver licence would be advantageous.

Benefits Scania Botswana (Pty) Ltd offers a market competitive salary package with medical aid, pension and other benefits. Competence development and training through Scania Academy and online systems.

Send application to: Please submit application with full CV and references before 29 May 2020 to [email protected] - With reference: BWSALES-5/2020

Condition: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, application will be treated with full confidentiality and only be made available to the persons involve in the recruitment process.

The company has the right not to fill the vacancy.

No documentation will be returned to applicants. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 13 May 2020 timeout Page 23 Love under lockdown: How COVID-19 is changing the dating scene Rappers Sasa Klass and Baxon have taken the lead to show what dating under lockdown looks like

GOSEGO MOTSUMI connections between people where they one are the days of meeting in are placed in virtual pods, communicat- person to enjoy dinner at a res- ing through texts but not knowing how the taurant in town or holding hands other person looks like. Dating app Hinge onG an evening stroll because of the disrup- is creating fun backdrops to spice up Zoom tion brought about by the novel Corona- dates while Tinder made its passport fea- virus. But even though these old rules of ture-free so users around the world can love don’t apply, people are still seeking connect. love and connection and the pandemic has Professional counsellor and President of brought about new ways of dating while in Botswana Counselling Association, Tshe- quarantine. po Shoshong, says with singles that are There is a surge of digital natives who virtually dating, old-fashioned courtships are managing their romance through online are on the rise. Before lockdown, dating apps, which raises the question of how far apps encouraged people to chat and meet, the COVID-19 lockdown will change our but with social distancing in place, people concept of dating and relationships. now have to spend more time getting to Just this past week, many people wit- know one another and communicating be- nessed rapper Sarona ‘Sasa Klaas’ Motl- fore having the chance to go beyond that hagodi shooting her shot at love publicly stage of the relationship. with rapper Bakang ‘Baxon’ Moitoi on “This change and shift has allowed peo- social media. Even though the duo will ple to speak and engage in sober minds. neither deny nor confirm that they are now Compared to the past when people would truly dating or that theirs is a marketing decide to meet and go out, hook up and gimmick for their upcoming musical proj- later go their separate ways, virtual spaces ect, they are a typical example of how rela- have forced people to engage and answer tionships are now forged under lockdown. the hard questions that were avoided be- In an interview, Baxon said they are cur- fore,” he said in an interview. rently in a good space both in the indus- Shoshong noted that in this era of iso- try and personally while Sasa Klaas only lation, many people are also experiencing commented that what needed to be known challenges of staying entertained and so about their relationship was already on so- some unions might be based on the mere cial media. fact that people are bored. With more time “Batswana are loving the interaction on their hands, what he terms “situation- between myself and Sasa and we are en- ships” are on the rise as some dating app joying each other’s company and are going users are finding that a good way to oc- to do great things together,” said Baxon. “I cupy time is to swipe, post and tag other don’t see myself as a celebrity just yet, but users all day long. He added that most of a relationship is the most fulfilling feeling these relationships will not make it past the between two people that’s never forced. lockdown as it takes commitment and ap- Both parties help each other grow through preciation to build a healthy relationship. the exchange of good energy. It’s between When it comes to couples that have de- two people and that means it should be cided to stay in quarantine together, Sho- private. As for a celebrity relationship, it’s shong said a potential baby boom could be a completely different narrative because coming as some couples are feeling closer there’s no privacy and everyone feels en- than ever, both emotionally and physically. titled to have a say in everything.” At the same time, while some are feeling Even so, the pandemic has managed to closer to their partners, others are realizing put a damper on online dating as what was that living together is leading to the demise previously a low commitment experience of their once-thriving relationship. For has been forced to rapidly adapt to a world couples that have been in long-distance re- in which “hooking up” is no longer a pos- lationships, living apart has helped them to sibility. This is where dating applications decide if their relationships will stand the have capitalized to try to create deeper test of time.

FIRST AND FINAL LIQUIDATION AND APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT CERTIFIED COPY OF LOST TITLE DEED IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE BERYL ANNE HEPBURN : ESHFT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to apply for a certified 000040-19 who died at JOHANNESBURG, IN THE REPUBLIC OF copy of Deed of Fixed Period State Grant No. 403/87 dated the 11th day of August, TH 1987 registered in favour of the Late WALTER GOSIAME MOSWEU in respect of SOUTH AFRICA on the 9 of NOVEMBER 2019. The First and the following property: Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above Estate will lie open for inspection at the chambers of the Assistant CERTAIN : piece of land being Lot 4971, Selebi-Pikwe; Registrar and Master of the High Court at Francistown for a SITUATE : in the Selebi-Pikwe Administrative District; period of Twenty One (21) days from the date of the second MEASURING : 1000m² (One Thousand Square Metres); publication hereof. All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds within three (3) weeks of the last DATED at FRANCISTOWN on this the 20TH day of publication of this notice. MARCH 2020 DATED AT FRANCISTOWN ON THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY, 2020.

THE EXECUTOR M. MMOHE ATTORNEYS C/O VAN NIEKERK ATTORNEYS, Plot No. 3936, Peolwane Street Plot 4660, Ditau Street, Minestone P.O. Box 1860 P.O. Box 37 FRANCISTOWN FRANCISTOWN Tel:2441616 Page 24 advertisement Wednesday 20 May 2020 The Botswana Gazette The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 20 May 2020 editorial Page 25 Well done Rakgare! Creatives have applauded the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Culture Development for extending monthly stipends to them as announced early this week but want further assessment done with their unions. GOSEGO MOTSUMI reports

arious players within the cre- ers such as BEPA and artists’ unions be- ative sector have commended cause it is difficult to survey the creative industry as it is mainly informal. I just the Ministry of Youth Empower- Contact sports and the creative and V hope this process is fair and makes sure ment, Sports and Culture Development arts sector are especially hard hit by deserving people are not left out.” (MYSC) for answering their appeal for the lockdown to prevent and control According to the Permanent Secretary support for the youth, micro businesses, the spread of the Coronavirus that has of the ministry, Kago Ramokate, the as- sports and the creative sector. entailed prohibition of gatherings and This follows Minister Tumiso Rak- sessment of beneficiaries is set to begin closure of halls and stadia. gare’s announcement of more than P70 on Wednesday this week. million earmarked for different stakeholders under his ministry to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in a televised address on Monday this week. For the Arts and Culture sector, Rak- gare said professional artists registered

with COSBOTS would be paid a wage

subsidy of P2500 per month while up For Immediate Release and coming artists would receive P1000 For Immediate Release 1� May 2�2� per month for three months. Promoters Andrew Aitken, co‐head of RMB Ventures concurred adding that “Kamoso is an exciting growth1� May 2�2� will also receive P2500 per month while platform with a leading�ots�a�a position in �e�e�o�me�t the Botswana �o��o�atio� market. We a��i�esbelieve that sta�e together i� Kamoso with our ��i�a new co‐ (��o��ieta��) an assessment of other deserving cre- �ots�a�a Limited �e�e�o�me�t (‘Kamoso’) �o��o�atio� a��i�es sta�e i� Kamoso ��i�a (��o��ieta��) shareholders, BDC, we will be able to not only strengthen Kamoso’s position domestically but also

Limited (‘Kamoso’) atives would be undertaken to determine expand the business across the SADC region whilst retaining the businesses unique Botswanan roots �a�o�o�e – In a continued bid to contribute to the diversification of the economy and identification how to assist them. and character”. Contact sports and the creative and arts �a�o�o�e –of In opportune a continued investments, bid to contribute Botswana to the Development diversification Corporation of the economy (“BDC”) and has identification acquired a significant sector are especially hard hit by the lock- ��ds� of opportune stake investments, in Kamoso, Botswanafrom Ninety Development One (previously Corporation Investec Asset(“BDC”) Ma hasnagement) acquired Afric a significanta Private Equity Fund down to prevent and control the spread stake in Kamoso,2 (“91APEF2”), from Ninety RMB One Ventures (previously (“RMBV”) Investec and Asset other Ma shareholders.nagement) Afric a Private Equity Fund 2 (“91APEF2”), RMB Ventures (“RMBV”) and other shareholders. of the Coronavirus that has entailed Kamoso plays a unique and valuable role assisting and shaping Botswana’s evolving economy.

prohibition of gatherings and closure of �o� mo�e i��o�matio�Kamoso ��ease playsFounded �o�ta�t a unique in t�e 2�15, �o��o�i�� and Kamoso valuable currently role assisting employs and over shaping 1,2�� Batswana Botswana’s across evolving its differen economy.t business lines

halls and stadia. “This resulted in loss of Founded in and2�15, has Kamoso established currently itself employs as one of over Southern 1,2�� Africa’sBatswana leading across manufacturing, its different business supply and lines distribution �oits��a�e�o Le�a��Andrew Aitken, co‐head of RMB Ventures concurred adding that “Kamoso is an exciting growth income for the arts and culture practitio- and has establishedcompanies. itself Kamoso’s as one of Southern product Africa’s range consistsleading manufacturing, of diversified supply fast‐moving and distribution consumer goods, �ead ‐ Corporate Affairs � Strategy companies.platform Kamoso’swith a leading product position range in the consists Botswana of market. diversified We believe fast‐moving that together consumer wit h goods, our new co‐ ners whose lives were dependent on their �el: �2�� 5 1��9 pharmaceuticals, liquor, building materials and equipment. pharmaceuticals,shareholders, liquor, BDC, buildingwe will bematerials able to and not equ onlyipment. strengthen Kamoso’s position domestically but also artistic skills and … we saw it fit to play Email: boitshwarelo�bdc.bwexpand91APEF2 the business and RMBV across acquired the SADC a controllingregion whilst stake retaining in Kamoso the inbusinesses 2�1� in a uniquetransaction Botswanan which led roots to the our part and assist even though we took 91APEF2and character”.andsignificant RMBV acquired growth aof controlling the company stake and in Kamosodiversification in 2�1� of in its a transactionbusiness. In which this transaction, led to the BDC has

longer to respond,” the minister said. significant growthacquired of a the2�� company shareholding and indiversification Kamoso. of its business. In this transaction, BDC has �� Industry players have welcomed this acquir��ded sa� 2�� shareholding in Kamoso. development. Promoter Seabelo Modibe Kamoso’s Builders Mart segment is a market leader in Do‐It‐Yourself (“DIY”) with over 25 retail �� Kamoso’s Builders Mart segment is a market leader in Do‐It‐Yourself (“DIY”) with over 25 retail has described it as an “equitable share of outlets. Operating six manufacturing facilities, eleven warehouses, and a fleet of over 1�� delivery Botswana Developmentoutlets. CorporationOperatingvehicles, six theLimited, manufacturing Fast‐Moving or ‘BDC,’ Consumerfacilities, is the country’s eleven Goods warehouses,(“FMCG”) main agency segment and for a commercialsuppliesfleet of over value‐ and 1�� for‐money delivery consumer resources”. “The Ministry did its best to �o� mo�e i��o�matio� ��ease �o�ta�t t�e �o��o�i�� industrial development.vehicles, Established thegoods Fast‐Moving in in Botswana,19��, Consumer under South the Goods Companies Africa (“FMCG”) and Act, Zambia. BDCsegment is Kamoso’s a company supplies Mediland value‐Limited for‐money affiliateby Shares is consumer one of the leading assist and we must give credit where it is and fully owned goods by the in Government Botswana,suppliers of South of medical Botswana. Africa products and BDC Zambia. inis Botswana. mandated Kamoso’s to provide, Mediland facilitate affiliate and is one support of the leading due,” Modibe added. “We cannot expect �oits��a�e�osuppliers of medicalLe�a�� products in Botswana. instant and perfect results from the pro- financing of commercially�ead ‐ Corporate viableEstablished enterprisesAffairs i�n 19��,Strategy that BDC contribute is an impact towards investor building and a investment sustainable arm and of diversified the Government of Botswana cess because it is something new. This is Botswana economy;�el:Established �2�� to stimulate ��5 solely i1��9n 19��, the mandated growth BDC is ofan to the impact finance private investor commercially sector; and to investinvestment viable in thepro�ects arm region of with theand Government ainternat potentialionally; to of culminate Botswana in national whilst generating wealth for the Shareholder. the perfect time for the ministry to liaise Email:solely boitshwarelo�bdc.bw mandatedimpact to within finance Botswana commercially and across viable borders. pro�ects As with the acountry’s potential main to culminate agency for in development, national today

and breathe life into the different indus- impact withinBDC Botswana remains and one across of the borders. biggest investorsAs the country’s in Botswana main withagency group for development, investment assets today worth over �he Corporation investsBDC remains in commerciallyBWP�.� one of billion. the viable biggest pro�ects investors across in all Botswana sectors of with the economy group investment except large assets‐scale worth over try unions across all creative sectors for �� diamond mining. BWP�.��hese include billion. Energy, Manufacturing, Industry, Property, Services, �ourism, Innovation and the smooth running of this process.” “We are excited to add to our portfolio; a company that will aid in our quest to build a resilient supply �echnology as well as Agriculture. Jazz artist and notable creative indus- ��“We are�� excited chain to towards add to ourreali�i portfolio;ng food a and company health that security will aidfor inthe our nation quest and to build the timing a resilient can supplynever be right in

chain towardsthese reali�i difficultng food times and as health the country security battles for the with nation COVID19. and the We timingalso look can forward never be to rightleveraging in off the try advocate, Thabang Garogwe, said �hroughout, BDCBotswana intends Development to promote best Corporation practices inLimited, business, or governance‘BDC,’ is the and country’s environmental main agency standards for commercial and these difficultnetworks times as of the our countryco‐investors battles in takingwith COVID19. a home‐grown We also business look forward to the region to leveragingal market, off a thekey milestone they are grateful that their appeal for re- in the funds orindustrial companies development. it chooses toEstablished invest in. inBDC 19��, conducts under itsthe business Companies on Act,a commercial BDC is a company basis and Limited by Shares networks ofin our supporting co‐investors BDC’s in taking international a home‐grown expansion business mandate” to the said region Otengal market, Keabetswe, a key Investmentmilestone Principal lief has finally borne fruit. The process exercises specialand care fully and owned regard byto economic the Government and commercial of Botswana. merits. BDC is mandated to provide, facilitate and support in supportingat BDC.BDC’s international expansion mandate” said Oteng Keabetswe, Investment Principal may have taken longer than expected financing of commercially viable enterprises that contribute towards building a sustainable and diversified at BDC. but the ministry did not ignore and leave Botswana economy;Commenting to stimulate on the the newly growth formed of the partnership, private sector; Kobi Sam,to invest Investment in the region Director and at internat Ninety‐ionally; One, had them out in the cold eventually. “This is whilstCommenting generatingthis on towealth the say: newly “We for the areformed Shareholder.pleased partnership, to bring on Kobi board Sam, BDC Investment as a partner Director on this at �ourney Ninety‐ of One,building had the leading the sort of leadership that we yearned this to say: “Wediversified are pleased FMCG t o platform bring on inboard Southern BDC as Africa. a partner Given on this the �ourney BDC’s resources of building and the networks, leading Kamoso

for all these years because we are now �hediversified Corporation FMCGexpects invests platform to reapin commercially significant in Southern synergies viable Africa. pro�ects from Given the across the partnership BDC’s all sectors resources with of its the andnew economy networks,shareholder”. except Kamoso large ‐scale

on the same page,” Garogwe noted in an diamondexpects mining. to reap �hese significant include synergies Energy, from Manufacturing, the partnership Industry, with itsProperty, new shareholder”. Services, �ourism , Innovation and

interview, visibly elated. “I am particu- �echnology as well as Agriculture. Andrew Aitken, co‐head of RMB Ventures concurred adding that “Kamoso is an exciting growth larly thankful that they included our up and coming artists to improve the quality platform with a leading position in the Botswana market. We believe that together with our new co‐ �hroughout,shareholders, BDC BDC, intends we willto promote be able tobest not practices only strengthen in business, Kamoso’s governance position and domestically environmental but also standards of their lives.” in the funds or companies it chooses to invest in. BDC conducts its business on a commercial basis and expand the business across the SADC region whilst retaining the businesses unique Botswanan roots But while Godwin ‘Exotic’ Sebina of exercises special care and regard to economic and commercial merits. and character”. Exzozo Entertainment shared similar sentiments, he warned against using the ��d s� COSBOTS database to determine ben-

eficiaries. He said this is because the industry has been fighting a losing battle �o� mo�e i��o�matio� ��ease �o�ta�t t�e �o��o�i�� with the royalty collections society to match up its royalty payouts with the �oits��a�e�o Le�a�� work of artists. �ead ‐ Corporate Affairs � Strategy �el: �2�� 5 1��9 “I hear there are 980 artists in the COS- Email: boitshwarelo�bdc.bw BOTS database,” Exotic added. “There are more artists who are not registered with them because of unfairness. They �� should have engaged relevant stakehold- �� Botswana Development Corporation Limited, or ‘BDC,’ is the country’s main agency for commercial and industrial development. Established in 19��, under the Companies Act, BDC is a company Limited by Shares and fully owned by the Government of Botswana. BDC is mandated to provide, facilitate and support financing of commercially viable enterprises that contribute towards building a sustainable and diversified Botswana economy; to stimulate the growth of the private sector; to invest in the region and internationally; whilst generating wealth for the Shareholder.

�he Corporation invests in commercially viable pro�ects across all sectors of the economy except large‐scale diamond mining. �hese include Energy, Manufacturing, Industry, Property, Services, �ourism, Innovation and �echnology as well as Agriculture.

�hroughout, BDC intends to promote best practices in business, governance and environmental standards in the funds or companies it chooses to invest in. BDC conducts its business on a commercial basis and exercises special care and regard to economic and commercial merits.

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TELEPHONE: 3718000 COURT OF APPEAL OF BOTSWANA FACSIMIIE: 3971706 Private Bag 00316 TELEGRAMS: REGMAST GABORONE REFERENCE: RM 4/5/1 XV

11 May 2020

TO: All Counsel/Parties to Appeals in the April 2020 Session Attorney General Director of Public Prosecutions Commissioner of Prisons Law Society of Botswana

RE: APRIL 2020 SESSION OF THE COURT OF APPEAL ‘Hit list’ for COVID-19

Further to my letters of 24th March 2020, I am directed to inform you that all of the disciplined forces deductions? appeals previously listed for April will now be heard during the July session of the Court of appeal, together with others. • Police , BDF members say authorities are compiling a contributions list • Worried that the list is a hit list for those who declined to contribute In view of the ongoing State of Emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic • Prisons say they might not reach the P10 million mark made by Police and BDF it appears unlikely that outside Counsel (or visiting Justices) will be able to be • Minister refutes existence of hit list present for the session. Accordingly, where South African Counsel were (or were intended to be) briefed, they should be instructed to prepare comprehensive GAZETTE REPORTER worried that they have not yet Heads of Argument, which may be presented by a local Practitioner. Unavailability been told which fund the mon- of Counsel due to travel restrictions will not therefore serve as a valid ground he controversial deduc- ey was deducted from because for postponement. In all cases full Heads should timeously be filed, in order to tions from the disci- minimize, viva voce argument. some were requested to fill up Tplined forces may claim forms that would deduct P100 some casualties, most of whom Further details regarding the July 2020 Session, together with the Roll will be from their salaries for the next delivered (together with additional files if any) as soon as these have been finalized. are officers who declined to six months. “Deductions are yet heed the authorities’ calls to to commence. The question is Thank you and keep safe. contribute to the COVID-19 where did they get the 10 mil- Relief Fund, sources at the Bo- lion from. Another thing is if the tswana Police and Botswana contributions were voluntary Defence Force (BDF) have why are they compiling lists of hinted that the headquarters those who complied and those Chipo Gaobatwe are already drawing up a list of who did not,” said one soldier For/REGISTRAR & MASTER those who did not contribute. who preferred anonymity. Police Spokesperson, He said at the time of contri- Dipheko Motube told this pub- butions, they already knew that lication he could not make com- the cheque is ready, “so where ments on the hit list reports as TELEPHONE: 3718000 COURT OF APPEAL OF BOTSWANA are the contributions going .The FACSIMIIE: 3971706 Private Bag 00316 he expects all grievances to BDF should be transparent TELEGRAMS: REGMAST GABORONE be channelled through proper on these issues because as we REFERENCE: RM 4/5/1 XV channels by those who are ag- speak some issues relating to grieved. our funds are before the courts,” Asked to confirm or deny revealed our source. whether they have requested for Efforts to speak to BDF were a list of those who did not con- futile as their Spokesperson did 11 May 2020 tribute, Motube said he could not answer the phone. When not confirm or deny because asked about the seriousness TO: All Counsel/Parties to Applications in the May 2020 Application Session welfare and salary issues are of the reports, the Minister of Attorney General not discussed with the media Defence, Justice and Security, Director of Public Prosecutions but through established internal Kagiso Mmusi in an interview Commissioner of Prisons structures. with this publication said as far BDF and Botswana Police is he is concerned there is no RE: MAY 2020 APPLICATION SESSION OF THE COURT OF APPEAL have raised over P20 million such list. Please be advised that due to the COVID 19 outbreak, the May application session has been which was delivered to the gov- “This was voluntary and as put back, to commence on Monday 25th May 2020, with applications to be heard as listed in ernment last week Wednesday. far as I know there are no such the attached Roll and Notice of Set down. Compared to BDF, the Bo- lists for people to be victimised. tswana Police is said to be the This I can say for sure,” he said. Due to social distancing requirements, there will be no Roll-Call ahead of the Session. most hard-hit by contributions Meanwhile the Botswana Kindly ensure that Heads of Argument are filed by not later than three business days in issues as most did not contrib- Prisons Service members are advance of the hearing date for the application in question. ute. “We are told that the se- still collecting their contribu- Kindly note that in terms of Rule 26 of the Court of Appeal Rules, as read with Paragraph niors are shocked at our non- tions and will hand them in due 2.1.2.1.4 of the Chief Justices’ Practice Directive No 3/2020, Applicants and Respondents compliance and ill-discipline. course according to the Prisons and/or their Counsel are hereby authorized, should they so wish, to allow their applications Our associates at the headquar- Service Spokesperson, Wa- to proceed on their Heads of Argument filed by them without appearing in person on the set ters have informed us that they morena Ramolefhe. down date. Should no Heads of Argument be filed, and no appearance in person be made, have seen our names on the hit Ramolefhe said they might the application will be struck from the Roll. list. If you know that you have not hit the P10 million reached not contributed and somebody In the event of difficulty in effecting service or filing of Heads of Argument, these may be by the BDF and the Police Ser- filed by e-mail with the Registrar [email protected] and also served on the Respondent tells you that they saw your vice as they are less in numbers in similar manner. name on the list of those who compared to the two disciplines. haven’t contributed the report Recently the Leader of Op- To the extent that any COVID-19 regulations are then still in force relating to social becomes credible,” revealed a position, Dumelang Saleshando distancing, wearing of masks etc, these will be applied during the session. senior Police officer who -pre wrote a letter to President Mok- ferred anonymity. gweetsi Masisi calling him to Thank you and keep safe. He said those who did not ac- intervene and stop the salary cede to the request for contribu- deductions of the disciplined tions are of the view that the au- forces to the COVID-19 relief thorities can do whatever they fund. The request, it appears, Chipo Gaobatwe want to do with their names has been unsuccessful. For/ REGISTRAR & MASTER At the BDF, some soldiers are The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 20 May 2020 opnion Page 27 Social Distancing, Sanitizers And The New Normal

Potlako Bogatsu any shop or place of busi- For our own safety, hug- ness to keeping safe social ging, high fiving and fist reedom. That is what distances so not to infect bumping will have to be people want above or affect the other person. put on hold for a while. all. Intertwined These measures will surely A 2015 meta-analysis of F affect the way we as a peo- with safety and a guaran- the scientific literature by tee of life in abundance. ple have been living and Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a Once again people will be interacting with each other. research psychologist at given an opportunity to go A social scientist and Brigham Young Univer- out there and chase their physician at Yale Univer- sity, and colleagues deter- dreams. As the the lock- sity Nicholas Chirstakis mined that chronic social down sidles to an end. commented on the Sci- isolation increases the risk With the lockdown set enceMag.org that “The of mortality by 29%. ment of mortality as social be comfortable with face to be lifted on the 2nd of coronavirus spreading Lab studies by Holt-Lun- that you have someone you distancing is meant to keep masks is upon their parents June, there are a number of around the world is call- stad have found that having can count on if needed is us safe from catching the and guardians. Only when regulations that have been ing on us to suppress our a friend present can reduce enough to dampen some virus and in the worst case schools reopen will we tru- put in place to ensure that profoundly human and a person’s cardiovascular of those responses even if scenario, death. Perhaps ly see whether or not chil- the health of the nation re- evolutionarily hard-wired response to a stressful task. [that person is] not physi- what the hardest thing will dren will comply with what mains a priority. From cov- impulses for connection: There’s even a correlation cally present,” Holt-Lun- be will ensuring that little is being asked of them. ering ones mouth when in seeing our friends, get- between perceived social stad says. children keep their face However there are side public places, to sanitizing ting together in groups, or connectedness and stress The issue at hand super- masks in schools. effects to everything and it ones hands when entering touching each other.” responses. “Just knowing sedes all factors of incre- has been observed in other “The coronavirus countries that Wearing a spreading around face mask may give a false sense of security and make the world is calling people adopt a reduction on us to suppress in compliance with other infection control measures, our profoundly including social distancing and hands washing. Import- human and er use of the face mask may evolutionarily hard- defeat the efforts of curbing the virus and if your face wired impulses for mask is one it is important connection: seeing that it is washed regularly. It is pivotal that all of our friends, getting us are properly educated together in groups, on how to stay safe. When the lockdown is lifted it or touching each may take a while before other.” we roam the streets without face masks and without There are a number of the constant need to apply challenges for them, from hand sanitizers. Until then being properly heard, to we need to stay safe, stay breathing properly whilst positive and know that with playing. So far the task of the proper actions we can ensuring that children will defeat the coronavirus.

Odilon Medeiros being a major factor for who is among the most for a professional to know companies to continue well-known development everything? t is almost unanimous operating: adapting to economists in the world. Note that I used the among theorists and new times, making pro- I don’t When he talks about learn- term resonably, because specialists in the dif- found changes in their ing and trial and error, it’s this does not give the pro- I operation, in extremely clear that he doesn’t know fessional the right to use ferent areas that affect the human life, as mem- short terms, without either. And this does not this expression in an or- bers of a society, in af- prior planning and with know: A new create a lack of credibility dinary way, as not having firming that nothing will the minimum chance of in their professional per- the necessary knowledge be as before. errors. A difficult task, formance. to develop his activities However, from now but it has been carried In fact, few time ago, the will compromise his im- on, it is no longer pos- out with a certain degree paradigm for professional who stated age and reputation. And sible to show, with sure, of success. Possibly at that he did not know some- know: it is not this type what will be implanted in some point, the managers thing, had his technical of professionals that com- the relationships between thought: “I don’t know capacity questioned. Cur- panies (if you are an em- people. Everything now what to do”. the post-covid rently, in such a complex ployee) or customers (if is mere speculation. One “We live in an environ- world and due to this same you are an entrepreneur) of the factors for this to ment of radical uncer- complexity, and used rea- are in need. occur is that there was not tainty. Modernity is so sonably, the “I don’t And how long will last enough time to carry out complex that we don’t know” no longer has this this condition of using “I period? negative aspect. After all, don’t know” ? Sincerely, I the studies that can prove understand it, and so we the implementation, con- need to learn through if you should know that is don’t know. tinuity, adequacy and / experience, through trial expected that in 2020, 350 Odilon Medeiros - Master in or exclusion of a certain and error “. Who recently zettabytes of data, or 35 Administration, Specialist in Organizational Psychology, behavior. said this, already in the trillion gigabytes, will be Coach, Post-graduate in Team In the search for sur- pandemic period, was generated. Even considering that all these data are Management, MBA in Sales, vival, companies reacted Sir Paul Collier who is consultant and speaker. www. very quickly to the con- a professor of econom- not used in a generalized odilonmedeiros.com.br / dition imposed by the ics and public policy at way, do you do understand E-mail: om@odilonmedeiros. pandemic. In fact, this is Oxford University and now why it is not possible com.br Page 28 column Wednesday 20 May 2020 The Botswana Gazette

kick started an ambitious ways the government func- CIPA required that annual Big Data. This efficiency Drop It, Lets project named Botswana tions are carried out today returns be submitted; this can help unlock potential e-Government Service in order to improve pro- could be the central por- of this economy beyond Talk Fintech Oriented Enterprise Archi- cesses and integration.”. tal of information relating Diamonds and Tourism. tecture and Interoperabil- Overall information to companies. Councils One key lynchpin in ity Framework, popularly around both formal and In- on the other end must be the Big Data initiative is Onkabetse known as e-Gov. The proj- formal Sector can become the custodians of Physical Statistics Botswana. They ect is said to be running readily available once address at which the com- produce credible, critical Gwamulumba with several other projects efforts of Big Data are pany operates from. They statistical reports. If you – about 25. The idea is to achieved. And availability also have an annual main- visit their website there is move all Government ser- of information in compre- tenance done by license plethora of reports. Some th vices online. If this is real- hensive format can influ- holders; this is where the of these reports need lat- The 4 Industrial ized, we would confidently ence policy in a more im- KYC element around est stats to make informed remark that we have Big pactful and timely way as physical address could be decision making. A Direc- Data. In their research pa- opposed to using obsolete maintained for companies. tor of Socio Demographic Revolution: Industries per titled “”Understanding information and beefing When you go to open a Statistics Mr. Tapologo Phases of E Government”, it up with skewed projec- bank account, why should Baakile once remarked Asma Al -Hashmi and Ab- tions. LEA has advertised you furnish them with that “A country with no That Must Embrace dul Basit Darem stated in that they want companies company documents and viable national infrastruc- their abstract that, and I to participate in an SMME identity documents? Our ture for data/information verbally quote “Electronic register that they are de- level of business competi- generation, analysis, dis- 4IR In Botswana – Government reflects the veloping. The filling out tiveness can be achieved semination, and archiving ultimate visions for public of the form is very conve- through Big Data. I have will find itself severely administrations and gov- nient. In their website they engaged with several fi- constrained in undertak- Inspired By Big Data ing planning, monitoring and evaluation of its development programmes Nthekele data foo ke email, there is already a and projects”. In the same subscribe…”. This is suggestion of how to re- speech, the Director in- “a popular phrase in spond, and as you type, dicated that in 2018 only our communities, includ- there is predictive text that 34.8% of data was readily ing our newfound haven is suggested to you. That available for the monitor- – social media. That is not is part of Artificial Intelli- ing of the implementation the data we are touching gence. You can now watch of the SDGs Framework. today. Let me take you a movie playing on a cell- Efforts on data collection down memory lane. Data phone or laptop streaming must not only be left to is unprocessed Informa- (uses Wi-Fi) from your census and surveys. Tech- tion and it is quantitative Smart TV. That is part of nology must be roped in or qualitative. Oxford Internet of Things. Wi-Fi to assist with collection on Dictionary defines data as as defined by Cisco Sys- Data. Right now, there is facts or information, espe- tems is a wireless network- an outcry that the current cially when examined and ing technology that allows employment rate presented used to find out things or to devices such as computers as the Official figure it is make decisions. However, (laptops and desktops), likely understated. This in the computing world mobile devices (smart is because of a lag in data data is more like rever- phones and wearables), and collection. Many people sal of that definition and other equipment (printers believe that Unemploy- is defined as information and video cameras) to ment means when you are converted into binary digi- interface with the Internet. not able to bring income to tal form. The objective of My Reader let me tell you, your household, the techni- this conversion is to make you are already experienc- cal definition qualifies that information efficient for ing Big Data firsthand. In by indicating that you are sharing or for processing. your social media accounts classified as unemployed Binary as per that comput- there is “Paid Advertis- when you are actively er definition is not special ing”, how do you think it looking for employment. in anyway – though be- interacts with you as the And I am yet to know a re- ing the gateway to com- consumer? Do you think liable portal that registers plex computer world, it is the Advertiser just throws people actively looking for the same old mathematics information out there employment. Currently it binary that uses ones (1) about their product? I have is very frustrating to get and zeroes (0). Big Data, bad news for you if think information in Botswana. therefore, for the purposes so. Social Media compa- Big Data will go a long of this column, refers to nies use your behavioral way and in fact it presents the one we defined under interactions with the ac- a great business oppor- the computing world. Big count, chief among others, tunity for young upcom- Data is simply large and browsing patterns, pages ing ambitious technology complex data. you like to visit, frequency ernments to make change. also indicated that there is nancial risk managers and graduates. I acknowledge What role does Big Data of visit to the site, your ac- However, e-Government a USSD number at which initially their position is efforts done by DPSM play in the 4IR? As indi- tivity whilst on the site etc, is not a simple on-line in- you follow the prompts always that there is a risk through their Unemployed cated in the previous sub- you can imagine how all formation provision. It re- and provide information in such centralization. My Graduate Database. At missions, data plays a piv- this huge data is processed quires an evolutionary and as required. For tech pro- view is that there is no one-point DPSM was ac- otal role in 4IR. Big Data is to help the social media comprehensive architec- ponents, that is duplica- risk where CIPA manages cused to have returned the biggest support system company help Advertisers ture to avoid unnecessary tion of efforts. We say the company related KYC, about a Billion Pula to the of the three key players target their market. Social duplication of infrastruc- same thing with BURS. Council manages Physi- consolidated fund that was in 4IR and these three are media companies have ture and major components Why must a company pro- cal operational address supposed to help fill vacan- Internet of Things (IoT), thousands of algorithms. and to integrate disparate vide BURS with ID Num- KYC, banks already have cies. At the time there were Artificial Intelligence (AI) Algorithms are like your processes, services and ber, copies of Omang and crucial aspect of the KYC about 7000 vacancies to be and Robots. As it were in food recipes. activities located outside company documents? The which is a bank statement. filled. Can somebody ex- Botswana, we are swim- What efforts have the administrations. The aims whole idea of Big Data is to A bank Statement commu- plain why we do not have ming in the Internet of Government done with of e-Government are not improve processes. BURS nicates more information a reliable wholly exclusive Things world and Artificial regards to embracing Big only the transformation of should be able to look a than a mere bank balance. interactive Government World. Robots are a about Data? In part of the wide traditional information into company up and get all the It is safe to say each, and Job portal at this moment 2 or 3 generations far engagement, Government bits and bytes and making information they require. every industry is affected in time? from us, but I think they of Botswana followed it accessible via the Inter- In fact, CIPA must be the by Big Data. Leaders must The 4th Industrial Rev- will come. Those familiar suite of what several other net and moving existing only custodian of compa- have systems and plans in olution: Surely Botswana with Google G-suite or a Governments are doing government functions to ny information. That way, place to ensure that within Innovation Hub must simple G-mail will note with regards to Big Data. an electronic platform. But even KYC can be properly 3 years from now they are come to the party! that when you respond an In 2016 the Government it also calls for rethinking and efficiently managed. swimming in the lake of See you next week The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 20 May 2020 news Page 29 Covid-19 Tax Relief: A Snapshot Of What’s Out There Dr Lee-Ann Steenkamp Known as the Coronavirus ering 60% of lost wages. within three years. But they also don’t offer an incentive for compa- Senior lecturer in Aid, Relief, and Economic When the situation im- Spanish SMEs and self- the same speedy cash flow nies to upscale capital in- taxation, University of Security (CARES) Act , proves, working hours employed people will be assistance to taxpayers. vestments. For instance, Stellenbosch Business the relief plan includes can be increased or re- allowed to defer income, In Italy, businesses will China allows a 100% de- School (USB), Stellen- assistance to the turned to normal very corporate and VAT tax receive a 50% tax credit duction for investment bosch University unemployed, zero-interest quickly, without the com- obligations for six months, for sanitation expendi- in equipment to expand loans, stimulus payments to pany having to find and with the first three months ture, for example daily production capacity. Pre- cross the globe, individuals and more. hire new workers. not subject to interest. cleaning services, masks viously, only equipment many governments The stimulus payments It’s a win-win for both And in Austria, tax- and other precaution- valued up to $700 000 have been forced to A will be administered by the employer and em- payers can apply for ary measures to curb the qualified. lockdown their countries South Africa’s relief mea- in an attempt to curb the sures spread of the COVID-19 South Africa’s tax re- pandemic. A number of Af- lief package contains four rican countries have adopt- overarching proposals. ed similar measures. This First, the existing Em- has stalled, if not brought to ployment Tax Incen- a halt, economic activity, re- tive regime is expanded sulting in loss of income for by the introduction of a businesses, workers (both subsidy of up to R500 a in formal and informal sec- month for the next four tors) as well as the self-em- months. Certain catego- ployed. ries of employees qualify. An estimated 4 million In response, govern- workers will benefit from ments worldwide have this. The South African implemented economic Revenue Service will ac- and tax relief packages to celerate employment help businesses and workers tax incentive reimburse- mitigate the impact of these ments from twice a year measures. to monthly. This will help The use of these tools compliant employers varies across countries with their cash flow. making direct compari- The second and third sons difficult. proposals relate to em- To provide some guid- ployees’ and provisional ance, the Organisation taxes. Tax compliant for Economic Coopera- SMEs that meet certain tion and Development criteria will be allowed (OECD) has developed to delay 20% of the em- useful design features based ployees’ tax liabilities and on examples from across the a portion of their provi- globe. Applicable to both sional tax payments with- developed and developing out penalties and interest nations, they are: for a number of months. • additional time for deal- About 75 000 SMEs are ing with tax affairs; expected to be assisted by quicker refunds to tax- this intervention. payers; The fourth proposal creates a special tax dis- • temporary changes in audit policy and ways to pensation for funds es- provide quicker tax cer- tablished to assist with tainty; and the COVID-19 disaster the Inland Revenue Ser- ployee. a reduction of advance spread of the virus. New - relief effort. These funds, • enhanced taxpayer ser vice and are based on a Tax holiday payments of personal Zealand taxpayers can which include the nation- vices and communica- person’s adjusted gross A tax holiday is a pe- income or corporate tax opt to receive refunds real Solidarity Response tion initiatives. income. These payments riod of time during which if they can demonstrate a lated to R&D tax credits Fund, may be approved So which tax relief ideas are essentially an ad- the collection of a tax is loss of revenue as a result one year early. as public benefit organ- are the best? Below I sift vance on a tax credit and suspended, reduced or of Covid-19 up until 31 Many countries have isations. As a result, do- through the various options will be available for the postponed. The UK, for October 2020. reduced Value-added Tax nations made to such tax- and identify ideas that could whole year. example, waived busi- Other tax relief (VAT) rates or introduced approved funds qualify be useful examples to poli- In Germany, a state- ness property taxes for Then there are other exemptions. For exam- for the usual 10 percent cy makers, including those funded program dat- retail, hospitality, leisure categories that can be ple, China has introduced income tax deduction. in South Africa. ing from World War II and nursery businesses loosely grouped together: a VAT exemption on As South Africa final- Direct payment and used to great effect for 12 months. Italy has reduced tax rates and “lifestyle services”. This ises its Disaster Man- The first type of tax re- during the 2008 finan- extended tax deadlines for tax credits (or rebates), includes medical, cater- agement Tax Relief Bill, lief measure extends im- cial crisis, is again being residents and companies in which decrease the cal- ing, accommodation and a couple of suggestions mediate financial aid to implemented. The prin- the so-called “red zones” of culated tax liability, thus personal services (such come to mind. These in- taxpayers by virtue of a ciple of short-time work the country. resulting in less tax owed as hairdressing). Norway clude allowing a full tax cash payment from the (“Kurzarbeit”) is aimed In the US, a 10% excise to the revenue authority. has temporarily dropped deduction for donations to approved COVID-19 revenue authority. It can at helping companies tax is usually levied on For their part, exemp- its VAT rate from 12% to disaster-relief funds and take the form of a grant, navigate difficult periods certain early withdrawals tions, deductions and 8%, with VAT payments welfare efforts. Another subsidy or contribution without having to resort from retirement plans. allowances all have the postponed. Greece has is to grant zero-rated from the government. introduced a four-month to large-scale layoffs, dis- The CARES Act waives effect of reducing the tax- VAT on hand sanitisers A case in point is the re- suspension of VAT rupt businesses and the this 10% penalty in re- able amount on which a and related medical sup- cently enacted stimulus economy. spect of COVID-19 re- tax is levied. Ultimately, payments, and the UK three payments of the US. plies. The employer and em- lated distributions of up it results in less tax paid, months. Greece has also Perhaps the examples President Donald ployee reach an agree- to $100 000. Above this but this benefit may not lowered VAT on products signed a massive highlighted in this article Trump ment to cut working amount, the recipient be felt immediately. related to the prevention of $2 trillion economic relief could provide inspiration hours in accordance with can avoid any income tax These forms of tax re- the spread of the virus. package with the aim of of what is possible in a labour law provisions, by repaying the distrib- lief don’t put an instant Enhanced deductions time of crisis? easing the financial burden with the Kurzarbeit cov- uted amount as a rollover strain on government funds. or allowances serve as THE CONVERSATION caused by COVID-19. Page 30 opinion Wednesday 20 May 2020 The Botswana Gazette ews that the European Union has decided to itive and recognizable on the global blacklist Botswana stage. To prelaunch ourselves and in N moving forward, we must work to for its “anti-money laundering BOTSWANA DESERVES rewrite our beautiful story – our dia- - and terrorism financing defi mond dream – with the Financial In- ciencies” is concerning. There telligence Agency (FIA), the Direc- are 195 countries in the world. torate on Corruption and Economic The European Union’s black- TO BE BLACKLISTED Crimes (DCEC), the Directorate of list has 22 and Botswana is one Intelligence and Security Services of these unwanted countries. ... so that we may start taking some things seriously. (DISS), the Botswana Investment For citizens and friends of Bo- and Trade Centre (BITC) and fi- tswana, this means that we are nancial institutions leading the way. no longer on the list of the 173 These institutions with less political countries that are considered interference should be allowed to low-risk. But this is something function. They have mandates. The oversight institutions housed in the that should have been difficult to accomplish, considering that Office of the President should be allowed to be independent of the Of- we came from a position of fice of the President. strength. We must revise our foreign policy We already face the many chal- on China. There is too much money lenges that come with the unprec- flowing between China and Botswa- edented nightmare of COVID-19 na. It is hard to tell what happens and stare the real and present somewhere in between. spectra of a global recession in the The corruption culture is rife in face. This means that we already Botswana. This had rendered cor- have the monumental task of en- ruption a serious threat to our eco- suring that we drive our economy nomic growth prospects. They say in such a way that despite the im- you cannot stop corruption. At least pending doom, we stay afloat. But control it. A P100 stolen from public being on the EU blacklist will put coffers is better than a stolen P1 mil- more strain on the already slug- lion. This is control. gish economy. When President Mokgweetsi Ma- I ask myself, how did we get sisi was sworn in, he vowed to fight here? corruption. He emphasized that no one is above the law. He said he was WHY WE DESERVE TO BE addicted to the rule of law. I would BLACKLISTED like to see that in action. The Botswana Gazette covered Complacency and incompe- the EU’s decision. I read that the tence paved the way to losing our CEO of BPOPF, Boitumelo Molefe, position of strength. Our currency says that the domestic market does has been strong, many of us are not have enough investment oppor- educated and we are a friendly, tunities to yield positive returns for peaceful and forgiving lot. This billions of pula belonging to pen- makes Botswana a manageable owned and operated by people of Asian-descent, mostly are friends of Botswana, including the EU, to look at electronic stores that take only cash regardless of vol- us if our country’s operations are muddied by careless, sioners at BPOPF. I disagree. The nation with a better value propo- opportunities are there. It is just that ume of payment. They will tell you they only take cash reckless, selfish, shortsighted and parochial political sition for enticing any high-value our business system undermines the investor. However, Botswana’s and/or that their machine is broken. These are some of agendas? the businesses that bring dirty money in and out of Bo- Shortly before the nation celebrated its 50th anniver- power of local entrepreneurship. leadership has undermined all The creatives and very ambitious these qualities and our country tswana and use our otherwise good country to clean up sary of independence in 2016, Global Financial Integ- their dirty money. rity (GFI) reported that Botswana might have lost ap- radical innovators are the answer. has been converted into a theatre A tiny European nation called Es- The Government of Botswana should look into this proximately P200 billion through illegal financial flows of dirty operations. tonia has a population of 1.33 mil- because it could also mean that these ‘businesses’ do not between 2004 and 2013. “Illegal financial flows” means Though the decision by the lion people. This is 970, 000 people EU is not good, I believe that it pay tax. It also seems as if there are no quotas as to the volumes of money leaving a country unlawfully. GFI number of imported cars entering the country. The an- ranked Botswana 66th in these activities. less than Botswana, yet Estonia has is right. produced SKYPE. Yes, skype, and noying Gaborone traffic tells the story well. There are Also, the Pula has many times been manipulated. I un- skype was acquired by Microsoft in Politics. illegal resource exploitations. This includes transfer derstand the objective has been to make our diamonds mispricing and smuggling. There are currency exchange affordable for their buyers. But if the buying of our dia- 2011 for US$8.5 billion. The busi- Our leadership is preoccupied ness side of Botswana should em- with power consolidation in- outlets that do not give records of transactions. There are monds is through bidding and the stones are a luxurious many unlicensed currency exchange operations. Batswa- item, why should we devalue the Pula to make them “af- power local business and entrepre- stead of leading. Leading means neurs before thinking foreign direct managing and managing means na, where are the authorities? fordable?” Aren’t these the same people (the sight hold- Corruption is also our country’s worst nightmare. ers) who buy our diamonds to take them to their home investment and all the other interna- doing whatever it takes to give tional opportunities. It is the entre- Batswana the social and econom- China’s business with Botswana raises an eyebrow. countries and then stockpile them as their own products We receive money from China, some of it grants and to control market prices? preneurs that will drive the growth ic security they deserve. It means of our economy. It is the entrepre- empathetic leadership and making some as concessionary loans. I have sung many times Being on the ground, I strongly believe that the true to advise the President that there is no free money. Un- image of Botswana has been misrepresented, hence neurs who will attract investors. Batswana happy. It means equal This can cleanse our dirty system. opportunity for all regardless of less our receipt of the money is deliberate and has other many indexes report a false impression. For instance, our agendas. GDP per capita as of 2018 is US$8, 300. Does this fig- socioeconomic status. It means Our political and business lead- enabling the entrepreneur and fa- The Chinese people give us free money then get ure accurately reflect how well-off every Motswana is? awarded big government tenders. So where can we say These food hampers that many Batswana (desperately) ers should be compassionate, ambi- cilitating for the entrepreneur be- tious, ethical, proactive, accountable cause a successful entrepreneurial the money goes if China gives us money and then we need during the lockdown give a better reflection of the award Chinese companies all the mega projects to gob- situation on the ground. Therefore, our stories have been and transparent. Promotions in the environment with ethical busi- workplace should not be for friends. ness practices is what enhances ble up the same money? I value diversity and competi- misrepresented. We are a false story. tion and clearly I am not a racist. But as attentive citi- They should be merit-based. And a country’s brand and image on pay hardworking Batswana well. the global stage. On the other zens, we must scrutinize our relationship with China. I WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BLACKLISTED strongly believe that the transactions between Botswana hand, money laundering becomes As law-abiding and patriotic citi- a problem when an economy has and China are contributing to our bad image in European It means we are a high-risk investment destination. eyes. It means we are dirty. Investment is attracted by value. zens, we should also learn that even many loopholes. In Botswana, I a rumour can be damaging. A tiny have consistently noticed that our Also worth noting is the fact that the Minister for Fi- Basically investors prefer brand nations as they explore nance and Economic Development, Dr. Thapelo Matshe- investment opportunities. Investors put their money in rumour can crash markets. We must country’s management exhibits fall out of love with propaganda. In lack of ambition, compassion and ka, announced that the Government of Botswana had familiar and trustworthy territories. They calculate the spent P2.4 billion on medical supplies from China. But gamble. Our position now means that Botswana’s brand the workplace, we must be ethical ethics while recklessness, com- and professional. End of story. placency, unaccountability, in- I wonder what kind of medical supplies related to CO- and reputation have been damaged and will take a long VID-19 are worth P2.4 billion? If we cannot report with time to repair. At present, any accurate due diligence will competence, secrecy have grown Thank you. and led to corruption. transparency and a sense of accountability, the EU can reveal Botswana as a bad gamble and non-appetizing. only suspect that the money has hidden agendas. High-interest producing billions of pula sitting abroad Safie Sekgwa There are many obviously ille- For more on Leadership topics, Then there was the P100 billion “Butterfly” case. Pro- face being returned home to the weak pula. Our foreign gal operations in Botswana. Most Political Commentary & Analy- of these ‘businesses’ are allowed paganda inspired by the motivation to hit a series of po- reserves and pensioners’ money could take a hit. litical home runs is also a negative. It was reported that sisor to engage me, follow me, to operate because some authori- contact me or share with me at: ties take bribes from them with- a solid P100 billion was stolen from Bank of Botswana. PROPOSED SOLUTIONS out a care as to the consequences. The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) insisted [email protected] Facebook:@SafieSekgwa Examples are plenty in the Mo- that billions had been stolen from the central bank but I will love my country to death but we deserve to be the central bank said its money was intact. And this is blacklisted. Perhaps, this will force us to clean up and Twitter:@SafieSekgwa goditshane car dealership sector. E-mail: There are also a few ‘businesses’ a conversation between government institutions. Who start taking everything, including feedback, seriously. should we believe? Who should the EU believe? How We should ruthlessly and aggressively aim to be compet- The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 20 May 2020 SPORT Page 31

BONGANI MALUNGA patient approach will also help Ditlhokwe in terms of ongevity in the giving him time to settle ABSA Premier- into the league without Lship is difficult to added pressure to perform achieve, especially for well instantly like in other Botswana players with clubs such as Orlando Pi- only a selected few able rates, Kaizer Chiefs and to stand the test of time Sundowns whereby the in the highly rated league. fans are as vicious as they In the modern day PSL come when new signings era, only Diphetogo ‘Dip- arrive. Time is a rare com- sy’ Selolwane, Mogogi modity in today’s game Gabonamong and Moga- but that is exactly what ap- kolodi Ngele have spent pears to be afforded at Su- more than five years in the persport United as they are league while others have different from other clubs. moved on due to various The club is also a serial reasons. Based on obser- trophy winner as they are vations of many Batswana one of the country’s most exports’ unsuccessful ten- successful clubs in the last ures in South Africa, it ap- 15 years, the likes of Sel- pears they last an average olwane and Gabonamong of 18 months in the league won silverware during before returning home. their time at the club in the The likes of Lebogang past. Ditsile, Mwampule Ma- They recently won the sule, Simisani Mathumo, MTN 8 rophy and they Thatayaone Kgamanyane, are currently third on the Onkabetse Makgantai, ABSA Premiership log, Mpho Kgaswane, Ntesang their ability to maintain Simanyana, Galabgwe a winning culture will Moyana and Kabelo Seak- benefit Ditlhokwe and in anyeng, to name a few, extension Zebras as they have found life hard in will have a young skipper the South African league with a winning mentality due to limited chances that could rub off on other and other factors such as players. Ditlhokwe has coaching changes, fitness been involved in five out issues and form. Staying of seven league games in in the league has proved which he has been named difficult for the recent in the matchday squad. He generation as the demand- player was gradually in- ing nature of the league troduced to the firs team, often requires discipline Why Supersport United before the lockdown and and consistency, two key suspension of games he qualities that are required had nailed down a consis- for one to be able to main- tent run of games as he was tain longevity in one of in the starting line up for Africa’s most talked about Could Propel Ditlhokwe three consecutive games leagues. in the league against Stel- When Zebras captain lenbosch FC, Bidvest Wis Thatayaone Ditlhokwe and Highlands Park. moved to Supersport Unit- The lockdown affected ed from Township Rollers To Psl Longevity his momentum as he had in January, many hailed gained the trust of head the move as a great step coach Kaitano Tembo. to further his development He was slowly building a to their city rivals as they likely affect their perfor- ment he is exposed to will important, their ability and give him a chance to partnership with Clayton often go about their busi- mances, it seems embed- determine his fate as a lot to instil an environment achieve PSL stardom. Su- Daniels as they kept two ness quietly. ded in the club’s culture of distractions and first whereby fringe play- persport United despite clean sheets in their last This has resulted in the that keeping a low profile team hurdles have halted ers are just as important being in close proximity two games. Supersport school of thought that the is the way to go and that the careers of many in the as the first team players with the glamorous and United are well known club’s ability to avoid the has yielded trophies for past. has allowed them to de- illustrious Mamelodi Sun- for nurturing young talent spotlight often helps their the club over the years. Supersport United be- velop some of the coun- downs, is a club whose de- and the earliest signs are players avoid the media For a player as young as lieves in the philosophy try’s best players with meanour is a stark contrast that Ditlhokwe is in good frenzy that would most Ditlhokwe, the environ- of the whole squad being a patient approach. The hands.

"This is in our qualified for the Olympics Footballers, Professional Athletes Get Financial have separate funding that effort to caution has been given to the Bot- swana National Olympic Aid From Government Amid COVID-19 them during Committee. this period, the Sporting activities in Botswana have been sus- To be given P2500 each for three months same amount pended for almost two months now in result of GAZETTE REPORTER April, June and July to has taken a decision to noting 25 players as well as will be given to the restrictions introduced footballers playing in the give 25 players in each of the support staff in each of administration by the government meant he government of Premier League, First Di- the 16 teams playing in the the 24 First Division teams to curb the spread of the Botswana through vision and professional Premiership P2 500. “This (North and South) will be and technical deadly COVID-19 pan- Tthe Ministry of athletes. is in our effort to caution given P1 500. The relief demic. The move, how- Youth Empowerment, This was said by MYSC them during this period, will not be extended to for- members of these ever, left top tier football Sports and Culture De- Minister Tumiso Rakgare the same amount will be eign players. clubs and some profes- velopment (MYSC) have when addressing the media given to administration Rakgare noted that pro- clubs,” sional athletes in financial decided to offer financial on Monday morning. He and technical members of fessional athletes from also be given P2 500 each stress as there is no rev- support for the months of noted that the government these clubs,” he said before selected sporting codes will further stating that all who enue coming in. Page 32 SPORT Wednesday 20 May 2020 The Botswana Gazette Botswana Said To Be Still Lagging In Gender Equality In Sport

TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO IWG conference which left 2018) is also worried by the can still see the Ministry re- like it’s business as usual, equality in sport matter, behind the IWG Botswana reality that leadership roles sponsible for sport (MYSC) unlike when in the past BNSC Chairman Marumo ust two years after Big 5 legacy that is not be- in local sport are dominat- coming up with projects when men qualified,” she Morule who was ushered in hosting the Internation- ing implemented locally is ed by men. “We still have and not emphasizing on complained. office late last year noted Jal Working Group on disturbing. low numbers of women equal numbers or equal op- that he believes all athletes Women and Sport (IWG) The IWG Botswana Big serving in the Boards and portunities,” she said. “For We still have must be given equal oppor- conference, Botswana has 5 legacy is a five-point Executive Committiees of example only male athletes tunities based on their per- not made any progress in low numbers of plan that was agreed upon Botswana National Sport were used to share covid-19 formance and irregardless ensuring that there is gen- by participants during the - Comission and its affili messages, this was fully women serving of their gender. IWG conference which supported by MYSC and der equality in sport, IWG ates,” Mothibi noted in a “Each and every sport Global Executive member was hosted in Botswana in telephone interview with it did not include women.” in the Boards person must be given what- Game Mothibi has said. 2018. It includes women Gazette Sport . “It is also According to Mothibi, ever accolades or platform Mothibi said in course of being represented at all lev- disturbing that to date we women are also not cel- and Executive to encourage them to excel an interview with this pub- els in sport, governance and do not have a gender and ebrated when they excel in Committiees of in their particular sporting lication which sought to accountability, addressing sport policy.” sport. “One clear example - understand if in her view, media representation and Going on, Mothibi de- is the fact that currently Botswana National field,” he told this publica the country has made prog- improved communication cried that the Women And more women had qualified tion in an interview further ress in ensuring that there something which Mothibi Sport Botswana (WASBO) for Tokyo 2020 before post- Sport Comission stating that organisations is equality between athletes says is yet to be achieved which is meant to close the ponement but we have not and its affiliates.” like WASBO must be used regardless of their gender. locally. gap to gender equality lo- seen enough celebrations to advise what is in the According to her, the fact The former IWG Secre- cally is incapacitated and from the sport circles, me- However, when asked best interest of women and that the country hosted the tary General (from 2014 to not supported. “ I mean we dia and general public. It’s to weigh in on the gender sport.

Salary Cut For Ramoraka All But Confirmed?

• “If a player has played four games for your, you are probably not going to pay him 100 percent. But if a player has played all 24 games then you will pay him 100 percent”- Highlands Park director • Ramoraka has started only six league games in an injury troubled season

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he latest information regarding salary cuts in the ABSA Premiership, owing to the financial difficul- ties brought about by the Coronavirus, suggests that BotswanaT defender Lesenya Ramoraka may be one of the medical team. It is really not our Highlands Park players affected. Bnsc Hopes Entire Sport call,but it is our hope that as things evolve and assessments are being According to reports in South Africa, the club recently implemented the salary cuts on players who that have not made, other sporting codes will be Will Return Soon considered.” been first team regulars, which directly puts Ramoraka in Morule further noted that it is the the mix as he has been troubled by injuries this season. NSAs who are also charged with Ramoraka was a regular starter last season but this season • Say decision however, solely relies on the the responsibility of determining he has been restricted to just six league games as well as when they want to return. “The bulk four cup games (two MTN8 games and two Nedbank Cup COVID-19 presidential task force of recommendations and proposals games). have to come from the federations Reliable soccer publication, Kickoff, revealed that the • Athletes from individual sporting codes allowed club has already slashed 20 percent of the players’ wages to themselves,” he told this publica- to train tion. “They have to sit down and see ease the burden of no extra income from football activities what they can actually do to start go- during the lockdown. ing back to the fields.” The club’s co-director Brad Kaftel stated the following; “It was based on the contribution to the team over the sea- TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO contact sport to return to train- In the face of that, the organis- ing. Training will permitted from ers of the Gaborone International son. The 26 who played all got paid. We are relying on the t is the hope of Botswana 0600-0900 hrs and 1600-1800 (GIM) last week took the decision R2 million PSL grant and unfortunately that does mean some good players won’t get paid 100 percent. I mean we National Sport Commission hrs respectively,” BNSC stated to cancel this year’s GIM meet due (BNSC) to see all sporting in their media statement released to the COVID-19 pandemic. “In that have paid most of our players 100 percent. But any player I last week Friday. “National Sport who hasn’t received 100 percent it is because they hadn’t codes return to their respective respect , we are working with the Associations (NSAs) that wish to international authorities to identify really participated in much of the season. We have played playing fields in the near future, 24 games and if you’ve got a player who has played four BNSC Chairperson Marumo start their activities are to get clear- a suitable date or the event in 2021, Morule has told Gazette Sport. ance from the BNSC.” Some of the preferably in April/May as has been games for your, well you are probably not going to pay him 100 percent. But if you’ve got a player who has played all Sport in Botswana has been at sporting codes have been granted the tradition,” GIM organisers said 24 games then you will pay him 100 percent. We have got a standstill for a number of weeks permission to resume training in- in a statement. 30 players and at least 26 players were paid 100 percent. So now after the government intro- clude badminton, tennis, cycling Meanwhile, after weeks of stand- duced restrictions that were meant and bowling. still, sport activities have resumed in if there were any players that weren’t paid 100 percent, it’s to curb the spread of the deadly Asked by Gazette Sport in an other countries with football making because they’ve hardly been involved in playing.” The club’s owners also revealed that with no televised COVID-19 pandemic. Neverthe- exclusive interview, when other a comeback in Germany. The Ger- sporting codes (team sport) can games, they have not been able to receive sponsorship mon- less, after a spell of inactivity, the man top football league, Bundesliga government through BNSC last be expected to return , the BNSC resumed behind closed doors this ey from their sponsors. Although Kaftel did not name drop week Friday announced that non- Chairperson responded; “It is our past weekend, becoming the maiden a lot of the players affected, his comments put players such contact sport codes may return to expectation that they will return European football league to resume as Ramoraka at risk as his fitness issues have denied him a chance to play as much as he would have liked. training grounds as the country soon. I think one thing that one amid the Coronavirus pandemic. continues to see the virus restric- must appreciate is that the deci- Other European countries which One player who was not so fortunate is Tendai Ndoro, the Zimbabwean striker was name dropped as the club con- tions being eased. sion on who is allowed to return among others include Spain and “The COVID-19 Task Force to training or engage in sport relies England are expected to continue firmed that he is among players who have had their salaries slashed. Ramoraka suffered an injury in January this year has approved individual or non- on the COVID-19 presidential task with the top flight football competi- force through the advice of their tions next month. during an MTN8 Final against Supersport United, he was gradually easing his way back into the team before the lockdown started. The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 20 May 2020 Page 33

Wednesday 20 May 2020 P9.50 (Incl) VAT Nare Denies Rollers, GU Links

BONGANI MALUNGA pears Nuttal’s days are numbered. any team,” Nare briefly told this The club was in a similar position Nare has performed publication. The coach has also ecurity Systems head coach with Rodolfo Zapata last season, been linked with the GU post, Daniel “Chicco” Nare has wonders at Systems he lost the Orange FA Cup final Moyagoleele are currently un- Sdenied reports linking him and won the league but he could and most reports der the tutelage of Pontsho Mo- with moves to Gaborone giants not convince the club to tie him to loi. Moloi is currently in charge Township Rollers and Gaborone a long term deal. If reports about indicate that Popa on a caretaker basis and he has United in recent weeks. The re- his position are anything to go by, started his tenure well with a six cent link to Rollers comes at a Nuttal is set to leave if he does not are considering game unbeaten run, however it is time when current Popa coach win the league and the Orange FA unknown whether the club could Frank Nuttal is widely expected Cup with Nare being lined up. taking the local route hand him a long term deal with to leave the club due to the inevi- Nare has performed wonders at in the deployment CAF License issues also proving table end of his six month con- Systems and most reports indicate to be a taxing issue recently. As tract which is set to expire at the that Popa are considering taking of a new coach a result of the uncertainty, Nare’s end of June. the local route in the deployment name has been mentioned but the Rollers usually place a perfor- of a new coach with Nare being with Nare being the coach has insisted that he is keen to see out his contract at Security mance based incentive of winning the favourite. However. the coach Systems. Nare signed a new two trophies for coaches when seek- poured cold water on the Rollers favourite. year deal earlier this season, he ing to renew their deals, rumour in a brief interview with “I really do not know how to has often stated that he is aiming with the league title up for Gazette Sport this past week, the respond to the rumour mill, I do to finally see out a full project as grabs in a title race and coach labelled the Rollers link as not know how to do so anymore. opposed to leaving an unfulfilled a cup final defeat “pure speculation.” under his belt it ap- There has been no approach from task.