NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WEEKLY PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES OFFICIAL REPORT HANSARD NO 166 (Part Two) 28 February - 11 March 2011 Printed by Order of Parliament THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER The Hon M. N. Nasha. DEPUTY SPEAKER The Hon P. P. P. Moatlhodi, MP Tonota South Clerk of the National Assembly - Mr B. N. Dithapo Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly - Ms M. A. Tselayakgosi Learned Parliament Counsel - Mr T. E. Ramokhua Senior Assistant Clerk - Mr M. D. N. Gadibolae CABINET Hon. Lt. Gen. S. K. I. Khama, MP. - President Hon. Lt. Gen. M. S. Merafhe, MP. (Mahalapye West)- Vice President Hon. M. E. Masisi, MP. (Moshupa) - Minister Presidential Affairs and Public Administration Hon. P. T. C. Skelemani, MP. (Francistown East) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hon. E. J. Batshu, MP. (Nkange) - Acting Minister of Justice, Defence and Security Hon. J. K. Swartz, MP. (Ghanzi North) - Minister of Infrastructure, Science and Technology Hon. L. T. Mokalake, MP. (Boteti South) - Minister of Local Government Hon. P. Venson-Moitoi, MP. (Serowe South) - Minister of Education and Skills Development Hon. O. K. Matambo, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Finance and Development Planning Hon. F. J. Ramsden, MP. (Maun East) - Minister of Transport and Communications Hon. C. De Graaff, MP. (Ghanzi South) - Minister of Agriculture Hon. P. H. K. Kedikilwe, MP. (Mmadinare) - Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Hon. P. L. Siele, MP. (Ngwaketse South) - Minister of Labour and Home Affairs Hon. S. Kgathi, MP. (Bobirwa) - Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Hon. O. K. Mokaila, MP. (Borolong) - Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism Hon. N. E. Molefhi, MP. (Selebi Phikwe East) - Minister of Lands and Housing Hon. Rev. Dr. J. G. N. Seakgosing, MP. (Kweneng South)- Minister of Health Hon. D. K. Makgato-Malesu, MP. (Specially Elected)- Minister of Trade and Industry Hon. O. S. Molebatsi, MP. (Tswapong South) - Assistant Minister, Agriculture Hon. K. S. Rammidi, MP. (Kanye North) - Assistant Minister, Local Government Hon. B. M. Tshireletso, MP. (Mahalapye East) - Assistant Minister, Local Government Hon. K. J. Rakhudu, MP. (Gaborone North) - Assistant Minister, Education and Skills Development Hon. P. M. G. Masimolole, MP. (Mogoditshane) - Assistant Minister, Presidential Affairs and Public Administration Hon. C. M. Tibone, MP. (Tati West) - Assistant Minister, Finance and Development Planning Hon. G. U. S. Matlhabaphiri MP. (Molepolole North)- Assistant Minister, Health Hon. M. G. K. Motowane, MP. (Letlhakeng West) - Assistant Minister, Trade and Industry 2 Hansard No 166 Part 2 MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES Names Constituency RULING PARTY (Botswana Democratic Party) Hon D. K. Kwelagobe, MP Molepolole South Hon S. Tsogwane, MP Boteti North Hon T. W. Masisi, MP Francistown West Hon Major Gen. M. R. Pheto, MP Kweneng East Hon. D. R. Seretse, MP Serowe North East Hon R. Masitara, MP Gaborone West North Hon K. P. Molatlhegi, MP Gaborone South Hon T. Moremi, MP Maun West Hon M. E. Raletobana, MP Kweneng South East Hon M. M. Goya, MP Palapye Hon P. M. Maele, MP Tswapong North Hon L. Kablay, MP Letlhakeng East Hon R. B. Makosha, MP Nata/Gweta Hon T. S. Khama, MP Serowe North West Hon P. D. Makgalemele, MP Shoshong Hon O. M. Gaborone, MP South East North Hon. F. M. Molao, MP Tonota North Hon V. T. Seretse, MP Specially Elected Hon G. Somolekae Specially Elected OPPOSITION (Botswana Movement For Democracy) Hon B. Ntuane, MP Leader of Opposition Gaborone West South Hon G. S. M. Mangole, MP Kgatleng West Hon W. B. Mmolotsi, MP Francistown South Hon S. G. Moyo, MP Tati East Hon O. Motlhale, MP South East South Hon N. Modubule, MP Lobatse OPPOSITION (Botswana National Front Party) Hon P. Khwae, MP Kgalagadi North Hon J. K. Toto, MP Kgalagadi South Hon I. S. Mabiletsa, MP Kgatleng East Hon M. R. Reatile, MP Ngwaketse West Hon A. S. Kesupile, MP Kanye South OPPOSITION (Botswana Congress Party) Hon G. Saleshando, MP Selebi-Phikwe West Hon D. Saleshando, MP Gaborone Central Hon B. Arone, MP Okavango Hon G. R.M. Mshimwe, MP Chobe Hon T. G. Habano, MP (Botswana Alliance Movement) Ngami Hansard No 166 Part 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE SECOND MEETING OF THE SECOND SESSION OF TENTH PARLIAMENT PART TWO 28 February - 11 March 2011 CONTENTS PAGE (S) APPROPRIATION (2011/2012) BILL, 2011 (No. 2 of 2011) (Committee of Supply) Head 0100: Parliament .......................................................................................................................... 22 - 41 Head 0200: State President ................................................................................................................... 42 - 45 (Resumed Debate) ............................................................................................................................. 51 - 70 Head 0300: Finance and Development Planning .................................................................................. 71 - 78 (Resumed Debate) ............................................................................................................................. 86 - 99 Head 0400: Labour and Home Affairs .............................................................................................. 100 - 113 (Resumed Debate) ......................................................................................................................... 145 - 155 Head 0500: Ministry of Agriculture .................................................................................................. 190 - 211 (Resumed Debate) .................................................................................................................................. 220 Head 0600: Ministry of Education and Skills Development ............................................................. 156 - 175 (Resumed Debate) ......................................................................................................................... 184 - 189 Head 0700: Ministry of Trade and Industry ...................................................................................... 221 - 243 Head 0800: Ministry of Local Government ...................................................................................... 244 - 249 (Resumed Debate) ......................................................................................................................... 258 - 276 Head 1000: Minerals, Energy and Water Resources ......................................................................... 277 - 285 Botswana Meat Commission (Amendment) Bill 2010 (No. 19 of 2010) - First Reading ......................................................................................................... 184 Hides and Skins Export (Amendment) Bill 2010 (No. 18 of 2010) - First Reading ................................... 184, 220 Independent Police Complaints Commission for Botswana - Motion ........................................................ 120 - 139 Institution of Inquiry on the Alleged Business Malpractices at CEDA - Motion ................................................. 140 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER ................................................ 5, 12, 46, 79, 114, 141, 176, 212, 251, 286 Ratification of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Motion ............................................................................................................ 291 - 310 SPEAKER’S ANNOUNCEMENT ................................................................................................... 5, 12, 46, 250 STATEMENT Statement by Minister of Finance and Development Planning ...................................................................... 18 - 21 Statement by Minister of Education and Skills Development .............................................................................. 183 Statement by Assistant Minister of Agriculture .......................................................................................... 256 - 257 TABLING OF PAPERS Cattle Export and Slaughter Regulations, 2010 in Accordance with Section 91 of the Statutory Instruments Act Cap: 01/05 .............................................................................. 145 Draft National Biosafety Policy ............................................................................................................................ 145 Statutory Instrument No. 65 of 2010: Lobatse Town Council (Day Care Centre) Bye- Laws, 2010 .................................................................................................................... 220 4 Hansard No 166 Part 2 Monday 28th February, 2011 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER Monday 28th February, 2011 (i) when the Natale Kgotla will be issued with a flag since the Kgotla has long been upgraded to THE ASSEMBLY met at 2.30 p.m. records; and (THE SPEAKER in the Chair) (ii) when the Kgotla offices will be built in the village P R A Y E R S to avert the current scenario where the village Kgosi works in a one roomed office without * * * * amenities to ease his work. SPEAKER’S ANNOUNCEMENT ASSISTANT MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MR RAMMIDI): Madam Speaker, MADAM SPEAKER (DR NASHA): Order! the Natale Kgotla will be issued with a flag in the first Honourable Members, as indeed I did announce on quarter of 2011/2012 financial year once funds for the Thursday, you will notice that there is nothing on the new financial year are warranted to my Ministry. Order Paper other than questions because technically and in accordance with our Standing Orders, today