DAILY YOUR VOICE IN PARLIAMENT THETHE SECOND THIRD MEETING MEETING OF THE OF FIRST THE SESSIONFIFTH SESSION OF THE OF THE ELEVENTWELFTH PARLIAMENTTH PARLIAMENT MONDAY 31 AUGUST 2020 ENGLISHMIXED VERSION VERSION HANSARDHANSARD NO. NO: 193 198 DISCLAIMER Unocial Hansard This transcript of Parliamentary proceedings is an unocial version of the Hansard and may contain inaccuracies. It is hereby published for general purposes only. The nal edited version of the Hansard will be published when available and can be obtained from the Assistant Clerk (Editorial). THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER The Hon. Phandu T. C. Skelemani PH, MP. DEPUTY SPEAKER The Hon. Mabuse M. Pule, MP. (Mochudi East) Clerk of the National Assembly - Ms B. N. Dithapo Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly - Mr L. T. Gaolaolwe Learned Parliamentary Counsel - Ms M. Mokgosi Assistant Clerk (E) - Mr R. Josiah CABINET His Excellency Dr M. E. K. Masisi, MP. - President His Honour S. Tsogwane, MP. (Boteti West) - Vice President Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Hon. K. N. S. Morwaeng, MP. (Molepolole South) - Administration Hon. K. T. Mmusi, MP. (Gabane-Mmankgodi) - Minister of Defence, Justice and Security Hon. Dr L. Kwape, MP. (Kanye South) - Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation Hon. E. M. Molale, MP. (Goodhope-Mabule ) - Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. K. S. Gare, MP. (Moshupa-Manyana) - Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation Hon. P. K. Kereng, MP. (Specially Elected) - and Tourism Hon. Dr E. G. Dikoloti MP. (Mmathethe-Molapowabojang) - Minister of Health and Wellness Hon. T.M. Segokgo, MP. (Tlokweng) - Minister of Transport and Communications Hon. K. Mzwinila, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Hon. T. M. Rakgare, MP. (Mogoditshane) - Development Hon. A. M. Mokgethi, MP. (Gaborone Bonnington North) - Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs Hon. Dr T. Matsheka, MP. (Lobatse) - Minister of Finance and Economic Development Hon. F. M. M. Molao, MP. (Shashe West) - Minister of Basic Education Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Hon. Dr D. Letsholathebe, MP. (Tati East) - Technology Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Hon. L. M. Moagi, MP. (Ramotswa) - Energy Security Hon. P. O. Serame, MP. (Specially Elected) - Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Minister of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Hon. M. Balopi, MP. (Gaborone North) - Development Hon. M. Kgafela, MP. (Mochudi West) - Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development Assistant Minister, Presidential Affairs, Governance and Hon. D. M. Mthimkhulu, MP. (Gaborone South) - Public Administration Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Hon. K. K. Autlwetse, MP. (Specially Elected) - Development Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Hon. S. N. Modukanele, MP. (Lerala -Maunatlala) - Development Assistant Minister, Agricultural Development and Food Hon. B. Manake, MP. (Specially Elected) - Security Hon. S. Lelatisitswe, MP. (Boteti East) - Assistant Minister, Health and Wellness Hon. N. W. T. Makwinja, MP. (Lentsweletau-Mmopane) - Assistant Minister, Basic Education Hon. M. S. Molebatsi, MP. (Mmadinare) - Assistant Minister, Investment, Trade and Industry Assistant Minister, Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Hon. H. B. Billy, MP. (Francistown East) - Development Hon. M. R. Shamukuni, MP. (Chobe) - Assistant Minister,Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES Names Constituency RULING PARTY (Botswana Democratic Party) Hon. L. Kablay, MP. (Government Whip) Letlhakeng-Lephephe Hon. Dr U. Dow, MP. Specially Elected Hon. M. R. Reatile, MP. Jwaneng-Mabutsane Hon. P. Majaga, MP. Nata-Gweta Hon. J. S. Brooks, MP. Kgalagadi South Hon. C. Greeff, MP. Gaborone Bonnington South Hon. T. Letsholo, MP. Kanye North Hon. T. F. Leuwe, MP. Takatokwane Hon. T. Mangwegape-Healy, MP. Gaborone Central Hon. S. N. Moabi, MP. Tati West Hon. T. Monnakgotla, MP. Kgalagadi North Hon. P. K. Motaosane, MP. Thamaga-Kumakwane Hon. O. Regoeng, MP. Molepolole North Hon. J. L. Thiite, MP. Ghanzi North OPPOSITION (Umbrella for Democratic Change) Hon. D. Saleshando, MP. (Leader of the Opposition) Maun West Hon. P. P. P. Moatlhodi, MP. (Opposition Whip) Tonota Hon. D. L. Keorapetse, MP. Selebi Phikwe West Hon. Y. Boko, MP Mahalapye East Hon. Dr K. Gobotswang, MP. Sefhare-Ramokgonami Hon. C. K. Hikuama, MP. Ngami Hon. K. K. Kapinga, MP Okavango Hon. G. Kekgonegile, MP. Maun East Hon. A. Lesaso, MP. Shoshong Hon. T. B. Lucas, MP. Bobonong Hon. M. G. J. Motsamai, MP. Ghanzi South Hon. K. Nkawana, MP. Selebi Phikwe East Hon. O. Ramogapi, MP. Palapye Hon. Dr N. Tshabang, MP. Nkange Hon. D. Tshere, MP. Mahalapye West (Botswana Patriotic Front) Hon. T. S. Khama, MP. Serowe West Hon. L. Lesedi, MP. Serowe South Hon. B. Mathoothe, MP. Serowe North (Alliance for Progressives) Hon. W. B. Mmolotsi, MP. Francistown South (Independent Member of Parliament) Hon. M. I. Moswaane, MP. Francistown West TABLE OF CONTENTS THE THIRD MEETING OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE TWELFTH PARLIAMENT MONDAY 31 AUGUST, 2020 CONTENTS PAGE (S) SPEAKER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS.....................................................................................................................1 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER...............................................................................................................1-5 QUESTION WITHOUT NOTICE...................................................................................................................6-7 APPROVAL OF THE MID-TERM REVIEW OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 11: 2017/2018 – 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate: Chapter 4 Economy and Employment (Group 2) (Resumed Debate)......................................8-42 Monday 31st August, 2020 QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER Monday 31st August, 2020 arrangements are in place to have Tutume Sub-District assist so that the scheduled road maintenance at Tonota THE ASSEMBLY met at 2:00 p.m. Sub-District is not disrupted. I thank you Mr Speaker. (THE SPEAKER in the Chair) MR MOATLHODI: Supplementary. I thank you P R A Y E R S Mr Speaker. Honourable Assistant Minister, you said purchasing of parts is in the plan, so when should we * * * * expect them sir and when do you think fixing of the machines will be done for them to start functioning SPEAKER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS again? MR SPEAKER (MR SKELEMANI): Order! Order! Secondly, is the Assistant Minister aware that when he Honourable Members, I have to inform you with deep says Tonota is not disrupted that is not true, because just sorrow, of the passing on of Mr Obed Itani Chilume, yesterday, I received a Short Message Service (SMS) Former Member of Nkange Constituency from 1969 to informing me that the Mabesekwa road should be 1999. The late Mr Chilume passed away on Sunday 30th graded? Does the Honourable Assistant Minister realise August, 2020. You will be duly informed Honourable that this is disruption? I thank you Mr Speaker. Members, of funeral arrangements as they come in. May MR AUTLWETSE: I thank you Mr Speaker. I thank I at this juncture Honourable Members and everybody you Honourable Member of Parliament for Tonota. The in the House request that we stand up and observe a truth is that, those spare parts are supplied by Barloworld moment of silence in his honour. South Africa, but at the moment, they are out of stock. …MOMENT OF SILENCE OBSERVED… They have since been ordered from overseas and the expectation is that since they buy through their franchise, MR SPEAKER: Thank you Honourable Members, they said they could be available in the middle of this you may take your seats. May his soul rest in peace. month or towards the end. As I have said, in our efforts, Let us proceed Honourable Members, with today’s if there are challenges in one sub-district, if the nearest business starting with questions. sub-district has machines, they should assist the other district. At the moment, about five roads in Tonota were QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER attended to in this manner and I believe the Honourable PLANS TO PURCHASE TWO ADDITIONAL Member knows. The current arrangement is that the NEW GRADER MACHINES AT TONOTA SUB- available grader should go and grade the Mabesekwa DISTRICT COUNCIL road which he mentioned. I do not have a specific date of when they are going to grade it, but what I know for MR P. P. P. MOATLHODI (TONOTA): asked the sure is that the Mabesekwa road is on the list of roads Minister of Local Government and Rural Development that are going to be graded. There was a plan regarding whether the two grader machines at Tonota Sub-District the Chadibe, Borolong, Natale, Makobo and Shashe- Council have broken down leaving only one grader Mooke roads. Collaboration cannot be similar to when in operation for the entire Sub-District and if so; are a sub-district is using its fleet because depending on there any plans to purchase two additional new grader someone sometimes proves futile (rotse la makotšwa machines to replace the ones that have broken down and lone ga le na kgodu). I thank you Mr Speaker. if so, when. HONOURABLE MEMBER: Supplementary. ASSISTANT MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT MR SPEAKER: Last supplementary. (MR AUTLWETSE): Thank you Mr Speaker and good MR TSHERE: Supplementary. Thank you very afternoon. Mr Speaker, I am aware that there are three much Honourable