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HANSARDYOUR VOICE IN PARLIAMENT DAILY HANSARD (PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES) TTHEHE SECONDFIRST MEE MEETINGTING O FOF THE THE SECOND SECOND SESSIO SESSIONN OOFF THE ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT HANSARD NO. 181182 TUESDAY 15 MARCH 2016 DISCLAIMER Unofficial Hansard This transcript of Parliamentary proceedings is an unofficial version of the Hansard and may contain inaccuracies. It is hereby published for general purposes only. The final edited version of the Hansard will be published when available and can be obtained from the Assistant Clerk (Editorial). NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ENGLISH VERSION THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER The Hon. Gladys K. T. Kokorwe MP. DEPUTY SPEAKER The Hon. Kagiso P. Molatlhegi, MP Gaborone South Clerk of the National Assembly - Ms B. N. Dithapo Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly - Dr R.D. Dingalo Ag. Learned Parliamentary Counsel - Mr S. Chikanda Assistant Clerk (E) - Mr R. Josiah CABINET His Excellency Lt. Gen. Dr. S. K. I. Khama PH, FOM, - President DCO, DSM, MP. His Honour M. E. K. Masisi, MP. (Moshupa-Manyana) - Vice President Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Hon. Dr. P. Venson-Moitoi, MP. (Serowe South) - Cooperation Minister of Local Government and Rural Hon. S. Tsogwane, MP. (Boteti North) - Development Minister of Infrastructure, Science and Hon. N. E. Molefhi, MP. (Selebi Phikwe East) - Technology Hon. S. Kgathi, MP. (Bobirwa) - Minister of Defence, Justice and Security Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Hon. O. K. Mokaila, MP. (Specially Elected) - Resources Hon. P. M. Maele, MP. (Lerala - Maunatlala) - Minister of Lands and Housing Hon. E. J. Batshu, MP. (Nkange) - Minister of Labour and Home Affairs Hon. D. K. Makgato, MP. (Sefhare - Ramokgonami) - Minister of Health Hon. T. S. Khama, MP. (Serowe West) - Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism Hon. V. T. Seretse, MP. (Mmopane - Lentsweletau) - Minister of Trade and Industry Hon. O. K. Matambo, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Finance and Development Planning Hon. T. Mabeo, MP. (Thamaga - Kumakwane) - Minister of Transport and Communications Hon. T. Olopeng, MP. (Tonota) - Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Hon. E. M. Molale (Specially Elected) - Administration Hon. Dr. U. Dow, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Education and Skills Development Hon. P. P. Ralotsia, MP. (Kanye North) - Minister of Agriculture Assistant Minister, Presidential Affairs and Hon. D. P. Makgalemele, MP (Shoshong) - Public Administration Hon. K. K. Autlwetse, MP (Serowe North) - Assistant Minister, Agriculture Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Hon. B. M. Tshireletso, MP. (Mahalapye East) - Development Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Hon. F. S. Van Der Westerhuizen, MP. (Kgalagadi South) - Development Assistant Minister, Education and Skills Hon. M. M. Goya, MP. (Palapye) - Development Assistant Minister, Education and Skills Hon. F. M. M. Molao, MP (Shashe West) - Development Hon. Dr. A. Madigele, MP. (Mmathethe - Molapowabojang) - Assistant Minister, Health Hon. Sadique Kebonang, MP. (Lobatse) - Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry 2 Hansard No 182 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES Names Constituency RULING PARTY (Botswana Democratic Party) Hon. S. M. Guma, MP Tati East Hon. C. De Graaff, MP Ghanzi South Hon. L. Kablay, MP Letlhakeng - Lephephe Hon. M. N. Ngaka, MP Takatokwane Hon. T. Kwerepe, MP Ngami Hon. S. Lelatisitswe, MP Boteti East Hon. J. Molefe, MP Mahalapye West Hon. K. Markus, MP Maun East Hon. K. Mzwinila, MP Mmadinare Hon. P. Majaga, MP Nata-Gweta Hon. M. I. Moswaane, MP Francistown West Hon. B. H. Billy, MP Francistown East Hon. M. R. Shamukuni, MP Chobe Hon. B. G.Butale, MP Tati West Hon. I. E. Moipisi, MP Kgalagadi North OPPOSITION (Umbrella for Democratic Change) Hon. D. G. Boko, MP (Leader of Opposition) Gaborone Bonnington North Hon. G. S. M. Mangole, MP Mochudi West Hon. W. B. Mmolotsi, MP Francistown South Hon. T. Moremi, MP Maun West Hon. A. S. Kesupile, MP Kanye South Hon. N. Salakae, MP Ghanzi North Hon. Maj. Gen. P. Mokgware, MP Gabane-Mmankgodi Hon. Dr. T. O. M. Mmatli, MP Molepolole South Hon. S. Ntlhaile, MP Jwaneng -Mabutsane Hon. M. I. Khan, MP Molepolole North Hon. H. G. Nkaigwa, MP Gaborone North Hon. I. J. Davids, MP Mochudi East Hon. S. M. Bathobakae, MP Tlokweng Hon. N. N. Gaolathe, MP Gaborone Bonnington South Hon. S. Kgoroba, MP Mogoditshane Hon. Dr P. Butale, MP Gaborone Central Hon Kgosi Lotlamoreng II Goodhope - Mabule (Botswana Congress Party) Hon. B. Arone, MP Okavango Hon. D. L. Keorapetse, MP Selebi Phikwe West Hon. S. O. Rantuana, MP Ramotswa Hansard No 182 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE SECOND MEETING OF THE SECOND SESSION OF ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT 15 MARCH 2016 CONTENTS PAGE (S) Organisation 2000 – Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism Committee of Supply.....................................................................................................................................10 - 34 Organisation 2400 – Ministry of Transport and Communications Committee of Supply.....................................................................................................................................35 - 39 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER .....................................................................................................5 - 9 Annex A 2015/16 Recurrent Budget Expenditure Analysis..............................................................................................47 - 49 4 Hansard No 182 Tuesday 15thMarch, 2016 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER Tuesday 15th March, 2016 (ii) The cyclic hostel maintenance was done during the financial year 2011/12. However, routine and THE ASSEMBLY met at 2:00 p.m. minor maintenance of the hostel is done using the (THE SPEAKER in the Chair) Council crew and handymen system, as and when the need arises. P R A Y E R S (iii) Currently, the kitchen and its equipment are in * * * * good condition except for the wall tiles which need attention and these will be attended to by QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER the Council maintenance crew during the 2016/17 STATUS OF KHWEE VILLAGE RURAL AREA fiscal year. DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME STUDENT The hostel attendants report for duty at 4.30 in the HOSTEL morning. MR S. LELATISITSWE (BOTETI EAST): asked the (iv) The hostel and other council facilities are provided Minister of Local Government and Rural Development with electricity powered by a generator, which is to apprise this Honourable House on the status of Khwee set to operate from 5.00 in the morning. Village Rural Area Development Programme student hostels particularly the following:- (v) It has come to my attention that the attendants’ reporting time for work does not correspond with (i) staffing; the set time of switching power on. The anomaly has since been corrected by setting the generator (ii) ablution and toilets; time from 0430 hours with effect from Friday 11th (iii) general hostel maintenance; March 2016, to correspond with the reporting time (iv) kitchen; of the attendants. (vi) The general maintenance of the hostel will be (v) what time the kitchen attendants report for duty in considered, along with other local authorities the morning; maintenance needs, during the 2016/17 financial (vi) whether they are provided with electricity to year as there is no budgetary provision under the prepare breakfast for kids; Economic Stimulus programme. Thank you. (vii) when this situation will be addressed; and SHORTAGE OF STAFF HOUSES FOR TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF IN SELEBI (viii) if he will consider including this in the Economic PHIKWE WEST CONSTITUENCY PRIMARY Stimulus Programme. SCHOOLS ASSISTANT MINISTER OF LOCAL MR D. L. KEORAPETSE (SELEBI PHIKWE GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT WEST): asked the Minister of Local Government and (MR VAN DER WESTHUIZEN): The Khwee Village Rural Development:- Remote Area Development Programme (RADP) students’ hostels manpower establishment is as follows: (i) if he is aware of the shortage of staff houses for teachers and support staff in Selebi Phikwe West There are 8 posts for hostel cooks and 7 are filled, Constituency primary schools and the extent of leaving 1 vacancy. The other posts for 9 care takers, 1 dilapidation of the available and occupied houses; matron, 1 relief hostel worker and 1 driver are all filled. (ii) to explain and give details of this dilapidation; and Interviews for the vacant post of hostel cook were held on the 19th February, 2016 and the prospective candidate (iii) what is being done currently to make these houses has been identified and the offer letter was written on the habitable. 29th February 2016. The Central District Council is still awaiting response from the candidate. ASSISTANT MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (i) Currently, the Council is experiencing some (MR VAN DER WESTHUIZEN): Madam Speaker, challenges with the entire hostel sewerage I am aware that there is a backlog of forty teachers’ drainage system connecting the ablution facilities. houses at Lapologang, Tebogo, Selebi Phikwe, Reuben The situation will be addressed during the 2016/17 Mpabanga, Joseph Anderson and Boswelakgomo financial year. Primary Schools in Selebi Phikwe West Constituency. Hansard No 182 5 Tuesday 15thMarch, 2016 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER I am also aware of the state of disrepair of teachers’ and the Parliamentary Committee on Intelligence houses of 3 blocks of flats at Leseding, 3 blocks of flats since the Act was enacted; at Kopano, 1 block at Boswelakgomo and Lapologang respectively. (ii) who are members of these