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BOTSWANA'S
MONEY
LAUNDERING
PROBLEM
• The country drops 10 spots to 113th in Global
Financial Secrecy Report over the last four years
• Former Financial Intelligence Agency director
says implementation of reforms is Botswana's

2
biggest problem

4 STATE U-TURNS IN MOSU PROBE

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Botswana's Money Laundering Problem
• The Country drops 10 spots to 113 in Global Financial Secrecy Rreport over the last 4 years
• Former Financial Intelligence Agency director says implementation reformsis Botswana's biggest problem
TEFO PHEAGE
B
otswana has struggled to improve its ranking spot
of 113 that it has held from two years ago in the lat-
est Global Financial Secrecy Index (FSI-2022) re-
leased on Tuesday this week. The Financial Secrecy Index
is a global ranking of jurisdictions most complicit in help-
ing individuals to hide their finances from the rule of law.
The latest, Financial Secrecy Index 2022, notes that the
supply of financial secrecy services like those utilised by
tax evaders and corrupt politicians has continued to de-
crease globally due to transparency reforms.
Botswana holds an FSI value of 80, which is a measure
of how much financial secrecy the jurisdiction supplies
resulting from a combination of the jurisdictions’ Secrecy
Score and Global Scale Weight. The report suggests that
Botswana supplies 0.236% of the world’s financial secrecy.
The Financial Secrecy Index ranks each country based
on how intensely the country’s financial and legal system
allows individuals to hide and launder money extracted
from around the world. The index grades each country’s
financial and legal system with a secrecy score out of 100
where a score of 0 is full transparency and a score of 100
is full secrecy.
The country’s secrecy score is then combined with the
volume of financial services the country provides to non-
news Wednesday 18 May 2022 The Botswana Gazette
implementation.”
Nevertheless, he added that Botswana should tighten its
nuts and bolts because other countries are also doing their
best to improve their rankings.
The 2022 edition of the Tax Justice Network’s biennial
Financial Secrecy Index sees some of the world’s biggest
economies climb up the ranking. The US has topped the
chart this year, earning the worst rating ever recorded
since the ranking began in 2009.
Botswana has been battling serious issues in so far as
illicit financial flows is concerned and has had to bear pen-
alties from the international community.
In its plenary held on 21st October 2021 in Paris, the
Credit: www.financialsecrecyindex.com
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed Botswana
from its grey-list of jurisdictions. The intergovernmental
body concerned with money laundering, terrorism financ-
ing and other illicit money flows cited improvements in
Botswana’s handling of its anti-money laundering (AML)
and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regimes, having ini-
tially grey-listed the country in October 2018.
Botswana holds an FSI value of 80, which is a measure
of how much financial secrecy the jurisdiction supplies
residents to determine how much financial secrecy is sup-
resulting from a combination of the jurisdictions’ Secrecy
plied to the world by the country.
In an interview with this publication, the Dr Abraham Score and Global Scale Weight.
Sethibe, a former director of the Financial Intelligence
Agency (FIA) who is now with University of Botswana,
has expressed optimism that the country’s ranking will im-
prove with time. “It is not what I expected, given Botswa-
na’s latest developments in areas of concern,” Dr Sethibe
said. “There is a possibility that the assessment may have
been done prior to the improvements in our country.
Botswana holds an FSI value of 80,
which is a measure of how much
financial secrecy the jurisdiction
supplies resulting from a combination
of the jurisdictions’ Secrecy Score and
Global Scale Weight.
“There have been concerns around banking secrecy, tax
evasion, money laundering gaps and registration of com-
panies’ legislation in relation to beneficial ownership and
trusts, among others. All these gaps have been addressed.
But our biggest challenge as a country has always been
Credit: www.financialsecrecyindex.com Credit: www.financialsecrecyindex.com
Credit: www.financialsecrecyindex.com
The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 May 2022 advertisement Page 3

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Page 4 news Wednesday 18 May 2022 The Botswana Gazette

State U-Turns in Mosu Probe

• Wants fresh investigation of Khama’s Mosu home
• BCP wants to know what has changed
TEFO PHEAGE matter. The head of the Directorate on Cor-
ruption and Economic Crimes (DCEC),

T
he state may have turned against
its own position and that of former
Ombudsman Augustine Makgo-
natsotlhe that cleared former president Ian
Khama of any wrongdoing in the construc-
tion of his Mosu retirement home.
Information before the courts suggests
that the state wants a fresh probe of the
Tymon Katlholo, says his deputy Priscila
Israel has been pushing for the investiga-
tion of the issue to a point where she even
accused him of stalling it.
But Katlholo holds that the matter was
long closed by Makgonatsotlhe when he
was Ombudsman. It is not yet known what
areas of the case the state wants investi-

The state may have turned against its own posi-

tion and that of former Ombudsman Augustine
Makgonatsotlhe that cleared former president
TENDER BUAN 3/2021 TENDER NOTICE and INVITATION TO TENDER Ian Khama of any wrongdoing in the construc-
tion of his Mosu retirement home.
Tender BUAN TENDER
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TENDER NO. BUAN 3/2021 PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT & RECORDS MANAGEMENT a report clearing Khama of any wrong-
TENDER BUAN 3/2021 TENDER NOTICE and INVITATION TO TENDER
SYSTEMS Tender BUAN 3/2021
(EDRMS) TO BUAN doing following a complaint by the Bo-

AUCTION SALE
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·
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Content
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PAYMENT:
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MAY 2022
or
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of documents
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P 200.00.
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ON Name: be communicated
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document calls.
August
0830HRS 2021
at half price (P100.00).
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The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 May 2022 news Page 5

‘Conflicted’ AG under
says previous appeals to address concerns
about DISS were unsuccessful because
DISS continues to interfere. He cites ap-
peals to the Office of the President and the

scrutiny in DIS-DCEC tiff AG himself.

Lawyers sympathetic to DCEC say the
AG has outsourced several DISS cases
• Office of the President under the spotlight for DISS-DCEC to Francistown-based private law firm,
Thapelo Attorneys, even as he complains
shenanigans about misuse of government funds in an
• AG fights issues of conflict of interest as he takes DISS corner occasional instance.
As the two institutions continue to trade
• Former deputy Attorney General says the stakes are high for tirades in full public view, criticism is
the AG turning to the Office of the President as the
administrative authority for failing to pre-
In response to DCEC papers, Keetshabe
says the decision by DCEC to self-repre-
“It is not normal for a government department vail on the two powerful state institutions
TEFO PHEAGE
sent will come at a cost to the fiscus and
to be at war with another government depart- that are both at the core of the country’s
ment, let alone disciplined forces, based on the national security.

T
he ongoing conflict between the sets a bad precedence. However, Katlholo doctrine of one government."
Directorate of Intelligence and
Security Service (DISS) and the
Directorate on Corruption and Economic
Crimes (DCEC) has placed the govern-
ment legal representative, the Attorney
General (AG), Advocate Abraham Keet-
shabe, under scrutiny, with legal experts
warning that this may be the beginning
of a long, rough journey for his office if
the Office of the President does not clamp

The FNB First

down on the DISS as an aggressor institu-
tion.
However, a former government top
lawyer who served as Deputy Attorney
General before joining the Ministry of

Wine Show.
Defence, Nchunga Nchunga, said the AG
cannot be blamed for this anomalous situ-
ation.

“We are dealing with

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through. How do you explain the DCEC
boss’ offices being accused of breaching
national security?”
Keetshabe - whose term ends in July
this year - has excoriated DCEC for
seeking refuge outside administrative
processes in a matter in which DCEC
has applied in court to keep its files out
of the reach of DISS. This subsequently
triggered criticism in legal circles that in-
stead of taking sides in this conflict, the
AG should keep his counsel because he is
seriously conflicted.
The AG is by principle the legal repre-
sentative of both DCEC and DISS.
While it is evident from court papers
that the AG is not happy with DCEC di-
rector Tymon Katlholo’s decision to seek
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the AG ignored Katlholo’s urgent appeal

for help and guidance, pleading ignorance
in a sensitive case that had already spilled
into the public domain.
Page 6 news Wednesday 18 May 2022 The Botswana Gazette

Ruling in DIS-DCEC
rift expected Friday
• Political analysts warn ruling is unlikely to
address the core of the conflict
• Political analyst Maundeni blames President
The highly-anticipated ruling in a case in which the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crimes
(DCEC) and the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) are fighting in court is expected on Friday.
Masisi for the turn of events
TEFO PHEAGE

T
he highly-anticipated ruling in a
case in which the Directorate on
Corruption and Economic Crimes
(DCEC) and the Directorate of Intelli-
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS & TENDER NOTICE FOR MAKGADIKGADI EPIC 2022
gence and Security (DIS) are fighting in
court is expected on Friday.
PROFILE While the case - which is under a certif-
icate of urgency – may be expected to re-
1. Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) is a parastatal body set up through an Act of Parliament with the mandate to market and solve the DCEC-DISS wrangle, political
promote Botswana as a tourist destination of choice; promote investment in the tourism sector; as well as to grade and classify and legal experts see the problem persist-
ing even post the ruling by Lobatse High
tourism facilities. Court judge Reuben Lekorwe.
2. The Makgadikgadi Epic (MEPIC) is an event organized by BTO in partnership with the Parachute Association of Botswana (PAB), Said political analyst Professor Zibani
Maundeni in an interview: “While the
hosted by BOTASH in collaboration with the Sowa Township Council & Tutume Sub-District. This event is geared towards DCEC chief Tymon Katlholo’s attempt
promoting adventure tourism, offering three (3) days of Epic Skydiving above the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. The event is scheduled for to stand up to DISS is commendable, the
truth of the matter that the High Court rul-
the 1ST – 3rd July 2022 in Sua Pan, approximately 20 (Twenty) kilometres from Sowa Town
ing will not address the rot which seems
3. BTO wishes to invite 100% CITIZEN OWNED reputable registered companies to tender for the provision of the below listed to be encouraged by the Office of the
President.”
tenders & Request for Proposals (RFP);
“It is wrong for the DISS chief to be do-
3.1. RFP for the Establishment & Operation of Public Campsite at the Makgadikgadi Epic 2022: RFQ NO ing as he pleases. It started with the police
commissioner and now it is the DCEC di-
004/2705-22-23/PUBLICAMPSITEPIC: –Compulsory Self funded site visit: 19 May 2022 @ 1000hrs @ Botash
rector. The nation longs to hear the Presi-
Golf Course (Sowa) dent’s voice or see his intervention but
there is none. The only conclusion to be
3.2. RFP for the Establishment and Operation of A Lifestyle Marquee at Makgadikgadi Epic 2022: RFQ NO: reached from this silence is that the presi-
003/2705-22-23/LIFESTYLEMARQUEEPIC-Compulsory Self funded: 19 May 2022 @ 1200hrs @ Lapa Gate dency is behind all that is happening or
(Sowa). (it) is encouraging it.”

3.3. Tender for the Provision of Catering Services at the 2022 at Makgadikgadi Epic: TENDER NO: BTO “While the DCEC chief Tymon
004/2705-22-23/CATERINGEPIC Katlholo’s attempt to stand
3.4. Tender for the provision of tented accommodation at the 2022 Makgadikgadi Epic: Tender no: BTO 005/2705
up to DISS is commendable,
-22-23/TENTEDACCEPIC-Compulsory Self funded site visit: 19 May 2022 @ 1400hrs @ Lapa Gate (Sowa)
the truth of the matter that
the High Court ruling will not
4. Each document is purchased at a non-refundable fee of BWP250.00 (Two Hundred and fifty Pula) made in favor of BTO and
address the rot which seems to
payable through Bank deposit or Electronic transfer (EFT), the banking details are as provided below;
be encouraged by the Office of
Account Name: Botswana Tourism Organisation the President.” Maundeni
Bank Name: First National Bank of Botswana
In the professor’s view, there is a se-
Branch: Corporate rious need for level-headed and sober
Branch Code: 28-22-67 mediation to stop the bickering because
Swift Code: FIRNBWGX it is exposing the state as an institution.
A lawyer who preferred anonymity said
Account Numbers: 62098945804 (Current Account)
chances are high that the case and the rul-
ing will leave some egos bruised on both
5. Once the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or deposit is made, the proof of payment or stamped deposit slip should be attached and sides. “This clearly is not the end,” the
a request for the tender document submitted to; procurement@botswanatourism.co.bw for issuance of a single copy via lawyer asserted. “Egos have been bruised
and as in any war there shall be conse-
email. The name of the company and tender/RFQ number should be referenced for identity. quences. Only a mature leadership can
solve this.”
6. The submission of proposals should then be delivered in an appropriately labelled and sealed envelope on or before 1000hrs on
In the case at the Lobatse High Court,
Friday 27th May 2022 at Botswana Tourism Head Office Plot 70667 Fairscape Precinct, Fairgrounds Office Park (1A & 1B), DCEC wants DIS stopped from seizing
1st Floor, Gaborone, Botswana, Tel: 3913111. its investigation files (DCEC’s) which
DIS says relate to some cases of national
7. Telegraphic, telephone, facsimile, e-mail and late Bid Proposals shall not be accepted. For any enquiries regarding this invitation security that the secret service is investi-
advert Email: procurement@botswanatourism.co.bw
gating.
On the other hand, DCEC says the files
relate to matters in which DIS officers,
8. NB: All enquiries should be made at least seven (7) days before closing date. some of them very senior, are under in-
vestigation for soliciting bribes amount-
ing to P100 million. DIS in turn has ac-
www.botswanatourism.co.bw cused Katlholo of being alarmist and
dramatic.
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Page 8 news Wednesday 18 May 2022 The Botswana Gazette

Govt Loses Big in

Salaries Judgement
• DPSM orders all “disadvantaged” officers upgraded
• Aff ected employees to enjoy a ‘windfall’ in back-pays
OARABILE MOSIKARE C-band positions.
This happens after 176 employees of the

D
irectorate of Public Service Man-
agement (DPSM) says it is imple-
menting a Court of Appeal (CoA)
judgment pertaining to a directive and sav-
ingrams on multiple tilting and grading of
Ministry of Agriculture challenged the fail-
ure to implement a savingram from DPSM
to introduce multiple grading and tilting all
positions in the C-band in the public ser- Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) says it is implementing a Court of Appeal (CoA)
vice. The CoA last year ruled in favour of judgment pertaining to a directive and savingrams on multiple tilting and grading of C-band positions.

the employees.
According to court papers, in 2001 the
government issued a directive whose ob-
jective was, among others, to allow for di-
rect appointment of graduates with appro-
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR THE PROVISION OF VARIOUS SERVICES DURING THE 2022 priate academic qualifications but without
MAKGADIKGADI EPIC experience at entry level.
The DPSM Directive No. 6 of 2008 was
in furtherance of a follow-up of a 2007
1. The Makgadikgadi Epic (MEPIC) is an event organized by BTO in partnership with the Parachute Association of Botswana (PAB),
savingram on multiple grading and titling
hosted by BOTASH in collaboration with the Sowa Township Council & Tutume Sub-District. This event is geared towards of all C-band positions. It was also aimed
promoting adventure tourism, offering three (3) days of Epic Skydiving above the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. The event is scheduled for at facilitating faster progression of serving
officers who qualify for promotion with
the 1ST – 3rd July 2022 in Sua Pan, approximately 20 (Twenty) kilometres from Sowa Town the need for ministries to request addition-
al posts or resources.
2. Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) would like to invite 100% citizen owned companies to provide quotations for the The DPSM Directive No. 10 of 2001,
following products/services. dated June 18, 2001 was issued to reduce
the period of progression from one grade
1 Mobile Showers and Toilets trailer combo 12 Digital Motor Sport Tent of C-band positions to another. As part of
improving public service capacity, a deci-
2 Internal transport for Parachutists between Drop Zone & Sowa 13 Skydivers Lounge sion was taken through a savingram dated
Airport 30 May 2007 that all positions at C-band
3 Rental of Portable Flush Toilets 14 Hire of Generators be multi-tilted and graded to effectively
create a pool of posts at the C-band, thus
4 Dust Suppression 15 Emergency Medical Services & Air Ambulance providing ministries with flexibility in re-
cruitment and filling of the posts.
5 Noise Level and Air Quality Monitoring 16 Hire Minibus/Combi for BTO Guests This week the Acting DPSM Dr Om-
ponye Kereteletswe issued a circular
6 Portable Water Bowser 17 Clinical Waste Collection whose purpose is to provide guidance and
guidelines on implementation of the CoA
7 Provision of a Vacuum Tanker 18 Handwashing/Sanitizing Station judgment on this issue. “Some ministries
fully or partially implemented the above
8 Waste Skips 19 VIP/Executive Toilets stated directive and savingrams, whilst
others did not,” said the circular. “As a
9 VVIP Tent 20 Hire of Tower Lights consequence, there have been several court
cases where employees in ministries who
10 Catering Tent 21 Stage Sound and Lighting
had not implemented the directive and sav-
ingrams sought the courts’ interventions.”
11 Packing Tent
The DPSM emphasised that the CoA or-
dered that all officers who were disadvan-
3. Free guidelines on the detailed requirements are available for collection from Monday 16th May 2022 from any of taged by the failure to implement the savin-
the (10) BTO offices at the following addresses; gram of 30 May 2007 on multiple grading
3.1 Botswana Tourism Head Office Plot 70667 Fairscape Precinct, Fairgrounds Office Park (1A & 1B), 1st Floor, be upgraded and paid salary arrears in that
Gaborone, Botswana, Tel: 3913111. regard. He added that DPSM is bound by
the directives No. 10 of 2001 and No. 6 of
3.2 Maun Satellite Office Plot 246, Apollo House Office No. 3 & 4 Tel: (+267) 6861056 Airport: (+267) 6863093 2008 and that lack of positions or finance is
3.3 Kasane Satellite Office Plot 2951, Madiba Shopping Complex Office No.2 Tel: (+267) 625 0555 Airport: not a defence for non-compliance.
He noted that the principle of parity is
(+267) 625 2210 applicable and should be applied to all
3.4 Francistown Satellite Office Plot 316, Shop D5 & D6, Ground Floor Central Business District Tel: (+267) 244 0113 public servants and that what some officers
in the same cadre have enjoyed should be
3.5 Palapye Satellite Office Plot 3726, Along the A1 Road, Agrivet Building, Palapye Tel: (+267) 492 2138 extended to the rest.
“In implementing the court judgment,
3.6 Tsabong Satellite Office Plot 320, Shop Number 4, TM Complex Tel: (+267) 6540 822
the Accounting Officers are hereby in-
3.7 Ghanzi Satellite Office Plot 8624, Shop No. 20, Tau Mall Tel: (+267) 659 6704 structed to maintain strict adherence of the
laid out HR practices pertaining to recruit-
3.8 Selebi Phikwe Satellite Office Plot 2574, Block 2, Shop 3B, Central Business District Tel: (+267) 261 1616 ment and promotion in the public service,”
3.9 Letlhakane Information Office Lot 83 Steinburg Road Tel: (+267) 297 8585
Kereteletswe’s circular said. “Given the
differences in individual progression, this
3.10 Kang Information Office Kang Ultra Stop Tel: (+267) 651 7070 exercise should be assessed on a case by
case basis.”
4. The submission of proposals should then be delivered in an appropriately labelled and sealed envelope on or He added that officers must have com-
pleted at least two years in a given grade
before 1200hrs on Monday 23rd May 2022 at any of the same addresses above.
and their performance should have been
reviewed during that period.
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Synthetics Threaten Diamond
Industry Due To Russian War
• Younger consumers
suspect the real gems
are tainted with blood
from the war
• But Botswana could
benefit from the
disruption caused by
the war, albeit briefly
KATLEGO RAKOLA
T
he diamond industry is close-
ly watching the movement of
the market towards synthetic
diamonds. This is the case as younger
consumers gradually gravitate towards
man-made products and away from real
rough gemstones which they now deem
blood diamonds because of the Russian
invasion of Ukraine. This war is also af-
fecting supply of smaller stones in the
market and has highlighted geopolitical
challenges among the top priorities of
the industry.
“The real shift to watch
is market movement
towards lab-grown
diamonds rather than
market share within the
natural diamond space,”
Fox.
Speaking at the Investing in African
Mining Indaba in Cape Town South Af-
rica last week, the CEO of a diamond
mining research institute called Veracity
Worldwide, Steven Fox, said synthet-
ics are now starting to get considered
by younger people and warned that the
world may start to shift towards them.
Fox added that the diamond industry
has already begun to suffer as it has been
battling this trend for some time. “Young
consumers now associate Russian dia-
monds with blood diamonds compared
to lab-grown diamonds that claim to be
more ethical,” Fox noted.
He said the diamond polishing indus-
try could also take a hit because of the
uncertainty of availability of certain
gems in the market, especially smaller
carat diamonds. This, Fox added, is a
challenge for African countries seek-
ing to expand their participation in the
polished diamond space. “The real shift
to watch is market movement towards
lab-grown diamonds rather than market
share within the natural diamond space,”
he said.
Operations of the diamond industry
also face a threat of disruption because
of supply chain challenges caused by
the war. Fox emphasised that this could
affect political stability across Africa
which could affect operations of the in-
dustry.
He stated that Russia’s invasion of
Ukraine has triggered an increased focus
news Page 9
on geo-political factors because of global
commodity and supply changes that are
causing panic for investors and businesses.
These now top the risks to business but are
also not easy to solve. Fox believes it is
because there is no indication of how and
when the war in Russia will end. “This is
difficult to plan for, understand and navi-
gate,” he said.
Even so, he encouraged the mining in-
The diamond industry is closely watching the movement of the market towards synthetic diamonds.
Photo Credit: Mining.com
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VACANCY BDP F/town Regional

Maintenance Advisor x 1 position

Location : Botswana • Must have 10 years’ experience as

Based
Closing date
:
:
Jwaneng
6th June 2022
Vital Commodities (Pty) Ltd in
partnership with Mindea Exploration
And Drilling Services conduct drilling
operations throughout Botswana.
It is our goal to hire a Maintenance
Advisor with industry experience and
National Qualification Standards. We
prefer individuals who have experience
Leaders in Dispute
a qualified NCC tradesman in the
field of mechanical engineering/
• The Chairman and Secretary trade
•
diesel mechanics/fitter/hydraulics.
Must have 15 years’ experience accusations
in the field of mechanical
engineering/diesel
fitter/hydraulics.
mechanics/ • Regional Chairman allegedly pushes for
• Must have advanced hydraulics
and pneumatics certification. suspension of Secretary
• Must have 5 years in a leadership
role such as supervisor/foreman/
SESUPO RANTSIMAKO ing for Sebele and consequent sus-
pension.”

working in remote areas and in tough
conditions. Our reputation is based
on the quality of work we provide to
our clients and the ability to not only
know the information, but to practice
it effectively.
Required Skills:
• Must be able to read and
identify hydraulic and electrical
schematics.
• Must be able to work on LDV/HDV
and various drilling rigs.
• Must have good communication
skills.
• Must be able to delegate well
without supervision.
• Must be computer literate working
with Microsoft office tools.
Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum 10 years of actual drill rig
experience with the required skills
to cover hydraulic, mechanical
and electrical problem solving and
maintenance
• Mechanical Trade
VACANCY
Operations Advisor x 2 Positions
Location : Botswana
Based : Jwaneng
Closing date : 6th June 2022
Vital Commodities (Pty) Ltd in partnership
with Mindea Exploration And Drilling Services
conduct drilling operations throughout
Botswana.
It is our goal to hire an Operations Advisor with
industry experience and relevant Qualification
Standards. We prefer individuals who have
experience working in remote areas and in
tough conditions. Our reputation is based
on the quality of work we provide to our
clients and the ability to not only know the
information, but to practice it effectively.
Required Skills:
• Must be able to oversee and advise staff
in order to impart knowledge and skills in
the field
• Must have extensive knowledge in
formulation and application of drilling
chemicals to counter down hole
conditions
• Must be able to understand and resolve
charge hand
• Matric/ Cambridge /BGSE
Certificate with English passed.
All posts will be filled on a contract
basis. The decision of selection/
recruitment committee will be final.
Shortlisted candidates will be called
for an interview. Salary packages are
based on a grading system and will be
discussed with successful candidates.
Submission of application must also
include a resume, and cover letter.
The resume should provide the names,
addresses and telephone numbers
of three professional references, your
education, skills, and professional
experiences as they relate to the
responsibilities of this position.
If you are interested and meet the
above requirements please email your
CV, certified copies of qualifications
and ID to:
kelebogile@mindeaexploration.com
no later than 07/06/2022
cover percussion, wireline, non-coring drill
methods
• Relevant qualification as per industry
standard
• Must have reference from at least 2
internationally operated companies
• Must have 10 years’ experience in the
field of drilling
• Must have worked on projects overseeing
at least 3 drill rigs
• Must have 8 years in a leadership role
such as manager/supervisor/foreman
• Matric/ Cambridge /BGSE Certificate
with English passed.
Additional Advantages
• Fluent in multiple languages
• Valid passport and yellow fever
vaccination certificate
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work in remote areas with
minimal communication facilities
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Basic hydraulic knowledge
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Basic accounting/book-keeping skills
L
eaders of the Francistown
Region of the Botswana
Democratic Party (BDP) are
headed for a confrontation over al-
legations that the Secretary Sean
Sebele sanctioned a secret caucus
meeting with Tonota councillors to
endorse candidates for the chair-
manship and deputy chairmanship
of Tonota Sub-Council in the forth-
coming elections, The Botswana
Gazette has established.
In the aftermath, the Chairman
of the Region, Baemedi Medupi, is
allegedly accusing Sebele of vio-
lating the constitution of the party
by sanctioning the caucus meetings
without involving him and is push-
ing for Sebele to be suspended.
He also wants the meeting to be
declared unconstitutional and an-
other one scheduled when he will
be ready to stand as a candidate for
the chairmanship of the sub-district
council.
“The Francistown Regional
Chairman has already drafted the
suspension letter and only waiting
for the right time to be delivered to
Sebele.” said a source. “Constitu-
tionally, the suspension should be
approved by the Member of the
Central Committee for the region,
Shaw Kgathi. He is expected to ar-
rive soon for the disciplinary hear-
“In the short-term, we believe our sales will be stable, maybe even improved,
because of a shortage of smaller stones from Russia,” Masire said. “In the long run,
however, this is not a good thing for the market because synthetics could quickly
capture that space.” Photo Credit: Naturaldiamonds.com
While Medupi claims ignorance
of these allegations, Sebele has
pointed an accusing finger at him.
“I am aware of the allegations and
I know that Medupi is the only
person behind them,” he said in in-
terview. “I never called any meet-
ing. That meeting was initiated by
Tonota councillors and I was invit-
ed as the Regional Secretary.”
I am aware of the
allegations and I know
that Medupi is the only
person behind them,”
he said in interview.
“I never called any
meeting.
“Medupi shunned the meet-
ing because he has interests in the
Tonota sub-council chairmanship
position but lacked the numbers
to endorse him. I personally called
him reminding him about the meet-
ing. To my surprise he warned me
against attending it insisting that
the meeting was unconstitutional.”
Sebele added that there is no
how the caucus meeting could be
unconstitutional because those pre-
sent formed quorum.

technical down-hole drilling challenges
• Must be able to establish and improve
existing drilling methodologies
• Must be able to select appropriate
equipment and practices to successfully
and efficiently complete drilling programs
in harsh and remote locations
• Must be fluent in technical terminology
relating to the drilling industry
• Must be conversant in ISO and OSHAS
standards, as well as, but not limited to,
latest industry standards in HSE.
• Must be computer literate working with
Microsoft Office tools.
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be able to delegate appropriate
resources per task
Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum 10 years of actual drill rig
experience with the required skills to
All posts will be filled on a contract basis. The
decision of selection/recruitment committee
will be final. Shortlisted candidates will be
called for an interview. Salary packages
are based on a grading system and will be
discussed with successful candidates.
Submission of application must also include a
resume, and cover letter. The resume should
provide the names, addresses and telephone
numbers of three professional references, your
education, skills, and professional experiences
as they relate to the responsibilities of this
position.
If you are interested and meet the above
requirements please email your CV, certified
copies of qualifications and ID to:
kelebogile@mindeaexploration.com no later
than 07/06/2022
Synthetics
From Page 9
dustry to dramatically manage their supply chains, financial transactions
and expectations for certain end markets as a result. These too though will
birth new challenges for businesses, such as understanding current social
and government challenges, as well as stakeholder factors contributing to
the current operating climate.
Meanwhile, the Managing Director of Okavango Diamond Company
(ODC), Mmetla Masire, told The Botswana Gazette on the sidelines of
the Indaba that ODC will benefit temporarily from the war while smaller
stones supplied by Russia remain unavailable. Botswana could piggyback
of this disruption caused by the war by supplying the stones.
“In the short-term, we believe our sales will be stable, maybe even
improved, because of a shortage of smaller stones from Russia,” Masire
said. “In the long run, however, this is not a good thing for the market
because synthetics could quickly capture that space.”
The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 May 2022 news Page 11

The Press Secretary to the President,

Opposition Batlhafile Leagajang, told members
of the media on Monday that Vice
President Slumber Tsogwane will
MPs and lead the trip to Mozambique. Tsog-
wane is accompanied by the Minis-

Balopi ter of Defence and Security Kagiso

Mmusi and the Minister of Foreign
Affairs Dr Lemogang Kwape.

dropped from Members of Parliament Onnee-

tse Ramogapi of Palapye, Motsamai
Motsamai of Gantsi South, John Thi-
trip to SADC ite of Gantsi North and Tumisang
Healey of Gaborone Central are on
the delegation, as well as the leader
Mission in of the Real Alternative Party, Gaonte-
bale Mokgosi. Several MPs were invited to visit the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) contingent deployed to the
(SAMIM) last week but were dropped from the trip at the last minute.

Mozambique
Saleshando (BCP-UDC),
Boko (BNF-UDC), Reatile
(BPF) also dropped
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everal MPs were invited to
visit the Botswana Defence
Force (BDF) contingent de-
ployed to the (SAMIM) last week
but were dropped from the trip at
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Both Reatile and Boko are mem-
bers of Parliamentary Committee
on Defence and Security that is
chaired by the MP for Okavango,
Kenny Kapinga.
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pertaining to the trip to Mozam-
bique. We had to reduce the delega-
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manent Secretary in the Ministry
of Defence and Security, Botlhale
Makgekgenene, to one legislator.
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Opinion Forum
The Botswana Gazette Page 12
Wednesday 18 May 2022
SINCE 1984

Civic Dis Is A Threat To Democracy - Udc

Education: The O
ngoing revelations before the courts on corrup-
tion and scandals at DIS are scary. But as scary as
these revelations are, it is not surprising because
as the UDC we have always maintained that DIS is a threat
to our economy and democracy.
by DIS.
We reiterate the clarion call in our 2019 manifesto to free
oversight and accountability institutions from the Execu-
tive and resource them adequately. Under a UDC govern-
ment, they will be removed from the Office of the Presi-

Heartbeat of a In 2019, UDC reported DIS Director General Peter Ma-

gosi to the Ombudsman on account of maladministration
but nothing has been done as the DIS continues to bulldoze
dent and their founding legislation reviewed to re-establish
them as robust and independent institutions that report di-
rectly to Parliament.

Constitutional
other government departments. The recent conduct of the
Attorney General of refusing to provide representation to
DCEC and later contempt of a court order speaks volumes
about a government department either controlled by or
Furthermore, the leaders of all oversight institutions will
be recruited through open, competitive and transparent
processes that include confirmation by Parliament.
In our government, we will institutionalize merit by in-

Review scared of DIS.

There is a duty call on Members of Parliament, the ju-
diciary and civil society to stand up to the bullying of DIS
and save our democracy for coming generations. Every
citizen will ultimately feel the impact of the mess created
troducing a competitive, transparent and merit-based sys-
tem of appointing people to positions of responsibility.
This is critical for the creation of a professional, efficient
and effective workforce.
UDC COMMUNICATIONS

W
hile public conversation on constitutional
changes has advanced somewhat in recent
years, the wider debate around constitutional
reforms in Botswana is at a low point.
A constitutional review is supposed to be the mirror
that a nation takes and looks at itself to check if all is
good, if the social contract still stands and if the existing
constitution still covers the issues people face on a day to
day basis. It is supposed to tell us the heartbeat of the na-
tion and whether or not the supreme law and those under
it reflect the desires, needs and wants of the constantly
developing nation.
It is basically a process of checking if all is good with
us, with the leadership, with the institutions, the systems
and processes, and the culture of governance. It checks
if the peace and security we have are positive or they are
based on suppression and silencing others. It looks at the
social, economic and political development and growth
since enactment of the first constitution. How have these
evolved? Have they produced a nation of good, bad,
or ugly-spirited people? Are we a sad, happy, kind or a
compassionate nation?
The review must be the platform for the nation to an-
swer these questions and more, and whose responses are
supposed to help build better, moving forward. One says remove regulations and let market conditions prevail while the other says let us control prices and services.
It is not yet clear what the ongoing process is and to DRTS needs to apply the economic modelling that has
what extent it will unearth the gems it is supposed to.
At the centre of any review, education is essential. Civic
education in this regard is crucial and we have never
done civic education before the constitutional review
An Equitable long been prepared for the purpose - to fairly and equita-
bly control prices. For combi operators’ costs included in
the model include loans, amortisation costs and deprecia-
tion of vehicles (because fleets need upgrading), operating
process. What the commission is doing now should have
been civic educators raising awareness about the review
process, the constitution itself, and the eventual outcome
in due course.
Taxi Fare Policy and maintenance costs, road user charges and of course
fuel. If the model were applied, a full cost recovery fare
could well be about P9.00 per trip.
A major problem for the government is that it lacks a
However, the government will need to view consti-
tutional change and referendum rules as priorities in a
crowded policy agenda. These priorities need to be an-
chored on opportunities to improve public awareness
Is Overdue policy on transport and so there is no way of knowing
what drives price negotiations. Transport policy making
has been going on for at least 16 years. Polices set out
direction – in this case for public transport or private cars.
and education about Botswana’s constitution. During
the ongoing kgotla meetings, one can clearly see that There are two camps in the combi fare So far, it is for the latter, though all draft polices attempted
advocate the opposite. Fundamentals in transport policy
people mistake the exercise for political campaigns or
the usual ‘mananeo a puso’ crusades where the poor impasse - laissez faire and regulation. planning and economics remain unappreciated by deci-
seize the opportunity to ask for food baskets and social sion makers.

O
welfare amenities. ne says remove regulations and let market con- To remove future risks and uncertainties in the supply of
It is easy to see that there is a concerning number ditions prevail while the other says let us control public transport, all it needs is for the policies to be adopt-
of Batswana who don’t know about the constitution prices and services. The ideal lies in between, ed. Government needs to work with industry and other
or are misinformed about what it actually contains. for government must regulate, mostly for safety, techni- stakeholders to achieve that end. It requires the industry
Is the packaging of the message adequate enough for cal standards, service quality, environmental reasons, and to raise the bar on service quality. All parties in the nego-
easier understanding? The public is more likely to for the sake of equity and promoting accessibility. But the tiations should be mindful of the old adage, “Developed
show interest if they feel that the reforms are relevant government must also be involved for economic reasons to country is not a place where the poor have cars but where
to their lives and that they have a genuine opportunity ensure that use of public passenger transport is maximised the rich ride public transportation.”
to change and shape them. and that of private transport minimised because congestion,
We are where we are with the commission. It is doing accidents and pollution caused by private vehicles costs 3%
consultations around the country with a mandate to col- of GDP.
lect and collate people’s views on limitations and what is A large number of strategies is needed to do that, includ-
needed. We can only hope we will get the best reflections ing network improvement, modernising regulations, pub-
to help us determine the best social contract needed for lic transport industry re-organisation, traffic restraint and
the next 50 years and generations to come. parking controls and pricing.
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cost to be included in an employee’s tax-

able income and PAYE is then determined
thereon.
Employers need to take cognisance
of this fact and comply with the Income
Tax laws by including the value of gifts
vouchers in employees’ taxable income.
It should be noted that failure to correctly
account for PAYE on employees’ emolu-
ments may trigger penalties and inter-
est in the hands of the employer of up
to a maximum of 200% plus interest of
around 20% per annum.
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Usually, the gifts maybe awarded to em-
ployees as a year-end bonus, employee
appreciation or simply to cushion em-
ployees against economic hardships.
However, it is vital for both employers 13th May 2022
and employees to understand that such a
generous gesture ultimately triggers tax
in the hands of the employees i.e., PAYE. To: National Executive Committee
Board of Trustees
Employers need to take Regional Committee Members
Shopstewards
cognisance of this fact General Membership
and comply with the Dear Comrades
Income Tax laws by NOTICE OF THE 6TH CONGRESS OF DELEGATES OF THE BOTSWANA TEACHERS UNION
including the value of gifts Notice is hereby issued pursuant to Article (26) 26.1 of the Botswana Teachers Union (BTU)
vouchers in employees’ Constitution that the 6th Triennial Congress of Delegates shall convene from the 11th – 15th July
2022 at Majestic Five Hotel (Main Center) and at Sub-centers being Cresta Botsalo, Sahara and
taxable income. Desert Sands in Palapye for the following purposes in accordance with Article 8 and 10 of the BTU
Constitution:
Primarily, it is imperative to lay out and
understand that the Income Tax laws gen-
1. Executive Report 2019 – 2022
erally brings to tax any form of sympathy, 2. Audited Financial Report
advantage, or benefit, which is extended 3. Adoption of Policies
to an employee by the employer, whose 4. Appointment of Auditors
value can reliably be measured. Accord- 5. Appointment of Trustees
ingly, employer-provided gifts are con- 6. Elections of Office Bearers 2022 – 2025
strued to be a mode of payment for the 7. Resolutions for 2022 – 2025
purposes of determining PAYE. In other
words, the tax laws consider anything By this Notice, all Regional Organisers (ROs) are requested to submit Names of Delegates with
with a monetary value given to an em- verified credentials by the 31st May 2022. Furthermore, names of Nominees/Candidates should
ployee as compensation for employment have been submitted by the 10th June 2022. The Congress will be held virtually.
services. In this regard, gift vouchers ex-
tended to an employee in connection with Nomination Forms, Copies of BTU Elections and Electoral Procedures are available at the
his or her employment are considered as Union offices.
part of remuneration that is subject to
PAYE. Such treatment is predominantly
based on the provisions of the Income Yours in Solidarity
Tax Act which provides that employ-
ment income includes monetary, non-
monetary payments and ‘any other ben-
efits.’ Consequently, the market value of
the gift voucher technically becomes the
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BTU SECRETARY GENERAL

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7Bs of
Branding
Series
(Part 4)
Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky, explained: “And
what distinguishes this global community
is that, for the first time, you can belong
anywhere.” Photo Credit: brainboost.mx

W
ho am I? A writer, a commer-
cial model, a voice over artist,
an occasional MC, a presenter
or a brand marketer? The answer to who

INVITATION TO TENDER I am is not what I do or what my skills

are. The identity of a thing or person is
defined by values, features and unique-
ness, which in turn model behaviour and
character, thus becoming an identity.
In marketing, a collection of visual
components that represent a company’s
ideas and allow customers to remem-
ber and distinguish a brand from dozens
of others is what we call brand identity.
A brand identity creates a name, a logo,
messages, a specific way of communica-
tion, shapes, visuals and uses colours to
shape a specific image in the minds of
consumers. Basically, a brand identity is
made up of values, a mission statement
and, but not limited to, a brand promise.

We live in a world where

brands compete for
consumers’ attention,
and a person’s attention
span is extremely short.
Marketers must create
something unique in
order to stand out.
We live in a world where brands com-
pete for consumers’ attention, and a per-
son’s attention span is extremely short.
Marketers must create something unique
in order to stand out. They will be able to
find an appropriate position for the brand
and create a unique design that people
will recognise if they create a powerful
identity for a company. As a result, brand
awareness will improve.
The identity of a brand tells people
what it is all about. Airbnb is one of the
brands that live up to their identity. Its
slogan, “Belong anywhere. You see, a
house is just a space, but a home is where
you belong,” Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky,
explained: “And what distinguishes this
global community is that, for the first
time, you can belong anywhere.”
BK Proctor’s brand slogan is “Express
Yourself.” We have seen how intentional
they were with it from their advertorials.
Every item from his collection is tied to
a specific expression, from collaborations
with different kind of individuals such as
Veezo View (Rapper), T.H.A.B.O (radio
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7Bs of Branding
Series (Part 4)
From Page 14
BK Proctor’s brand slogan is “Express Yourself.” We have seen how intentional they
were with it from their advertorials.
host), Sadie (TV presenter), Nata-
sha (MakeUp artist) and many oth-
ers. Collections by BK Proctor’s
brand image portrays how differ-
ent people (audiences) express
themselves.
Other examples are Luis Vuit-
ton’s LV logo, Apple’s eaten apple
logo, and Nike’s iconic swoosh
logo. These are part of the com-
pany’s brand identity, and it is an
important one that has become
synonymous with the brand – even
when it doesn’t include the com-
pany’s name. That’s how powerful
brand identity can be when done
correctly and consistently.
There are many advantages
of investing in building a strong
brand identity, but the two major
advantageous are:
Pricing
A product with a strong brand
identity can charge premium pric-
es. For example, many of Apple’s
competitors’ products are techno-
logically equivalent to their but
their iconic brand is often enough
to entice customers to buy from
them again and again.
Quality
The truth is that people will pay
more for what they believe to be
a better or higher-quality brand.
Local consumers have had dis-
agreements about small local busi-
nesses versus established brands.
Although the products/services are
not significantly different from es-
tablished brands, they lose almost
every time because established
brands have a strong identity and
are perceived as higher quality in
the customer’s mind.
The most powerful brand identi-
ties are instantly recognisable and
convey a message about the com-
pany. Large corporations such as
Coca Cola, MTN, Orange, Puma
and Pepsi spend millions on mar-
keting to promote and develop
their brands because they under-
stand how it affects their revenue
and market position.
Wayfair Senior Brand Manager,
Jared Rosen, has noted: “Finding
the right logo to put on coffee cup
sleeves or hang above your front
door is only one aspect of brand
identity. It’s all about developing a
personality that highlights the key
elements of your brand’s DNA.
Today’s most compelling brand
identities span digital platforms,
in-person interactions, and even
naturally converse with real cus-
tomers.”
A brand that is attuned in its
identity, can achieve any set goal,
no matter how far-fetched it seems.
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INVITATION TO TENDER FOR PROVISION OF INSURANCE COVER FOR LP’s PPE
Tender #: PITT-2022-001
LP Amusement Centre (Pty) Ltd is a 100% subsidiary of Botswana Development
Corporation Limited (BDC). The company has been operational since
December 2008, and its core business is a Family Entertainment Centre,
comprising of a water park, amusement park and conference facilities
located in Gaborone. LP is desirous of engaging a broker to provide insurance
cover for the company’s PPE.
Bidders should collect tender documents comprising Terms of Reference (TOR)
from the Tender Committee Secretary at Lion Park Resort. These documents
will be available between the hours 09:00 and 16:00 from Wednesday, 18
May to Tuesday, 24 May 2022.
Closing Date: Tenders must be hand-delivered to the Tender Committee
Secretary at the Lion Park Resort not later than 12:00 pm on Tuesday, 14 June
2022, being the closing date.
Tenders received after the date mentioned above and time will not be
considered. Furthermore, telephonic, telex, facsimile or electronic mail
submissions will also not be considered.
Tender Opening: Tenders received by closing date and time indicated
above shall be opened at 12:30 pm, at the Lion Park Resort, on 14 June 2022,
in the presence of bidders wishing to attend.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing or the tender
documents, LP Amusement Centre (Pty) Ltd is not bound to accept the
lowest or any tender. The company reserves the right not to proceed with
the tender or to give reasons for its decision. LP AMUSEMENT CENTRE (Pty) Ltd
shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred by the bidders in preparing
the tender.
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR PROVISION
OF MONTHLY UNITISATION SERVICES
TENDER NO: (BMCPF) 01/2022
Tenders are invited from reputable and professional service providers in the provision of monthly
unitisation services to the Botswana Meat Commission Pension Fund.
The tender is open to reputable companies who have the necessary experience in the above
mentioned services.
1. The scope and terms and conditions of the work are given in the Invitation toTender Documents
upon payment of a non-refundable tender documentation and administration fee of P300.00
(Three Hundred Pula) VAT inclusive which can be collected from the Minet Botswana
Head Office- Plot 50368 Fairgrounds, Gaborone starting from Monday 16 May 2022.
2. Payment can be made between 08:30 and 16:30 from Monday to Friday, at the above address.
3. Tender documents must be clearly marked: Tender for Provision of Monthly
Unitisation Services (BMCPF) 01/2022 and submissions are to be made electronically.
4. The closing date for submission of tenders is Friday 27 May 2022 at 16:00.
5. Tenders received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
Notwithstanding anything contained above and in the tender document, the Botswana Meat
Commission Pension Fund is not obliged to accept any tender whether lowest or highest, nor
incur any expenses in the preparation nor give reasons for rejection or acceptance of any tender
submitted thereof.
Any requests for further information relating to this tender should be directed in writing to both
of the following individuals at Minet Botswana Retirement Solutions:
mpho.gofhamodimo@minet.co.bw
onalethata.molokomme@minet.co.bw
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Canadian Outfit shows Interest
In acquiring Tati Nickel Assets
GAZETTE REPORTER
P
remium Nickel Group (PNRG), a com-
pany with Canadian footprints, has shown
interest in acquiring certain assets of Tati
Nickel, the Competition and Consumer Authority
(CCA) has announced.
“The Competition and Consumer Authority has
received a merger notification for the proposed ac-
quisition of certain assets (Selkirk Assets) of the
business of Tati Nickel Mining Company (Pty) Ltd
(in liquidation) by PNRG,” CCA says in a state-
ment.
Tati Nickel has been in liquidation since 9 Oc-
tober 2016 while Selkirk Mine ceased operations
in 2002 and has been under care and maintenance.
According to CCA, the Selkirk assets that PNGR
is interested in are related to the Selkirk Mine that
was operated by Tati Nickel.
“The key output/product of the Selkirk Mine
is Ni-Cu-Co-PGM,” the CCA statement reads.
“These minerals were then shipped to Selibe-
Phikwe to be smelted into a high-grade sulphide
“The Competition and
Consumer Authority has
received a merger notification
for the proposed acquisition of
certain assets (Selkirk Assets)
of the business of Tati Nickel
Mining Company (Pty) Ltd (in
liquidation) by PNRG,” CCA
says in a statement.
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SINCE 1984
matte, containing nickel, copper and cobalt, which mine.
was then exported to international markets such as PNRG is wholly owned by PNR Selkirk Group
Norway.” (Barbados) Limited (PNR Selkirk), a company
Tati Nickel is wholly owned by BCL Invest- registered in Barbados. PNR Selkirk is wholly
ments (Pty) Ltd, which in turn is wholly owned by owned by PNR International Limited (Barbados),
BCL Limited (BCL), which is currently in liqui- which is a company wholly owned by Premium
dation. BCL Investment directly controls Maibwe Nickel Resource Corporation (PNR Canada). PNR
Diamonds (Pty) Ltd. BCL is wholly owned by the Canada is a company incorporated in accordance
Minerals Development Company Botswana (Pty) to the Laws of Canada and is the ultimate parent
Ltd. MDCB is wholly owned by the Government company of Premium Nickel Resources group of
of the Republic of Botswana and MDCB directly companies (PNR Group).
controls and wholly owns Morupule Coal Mine
PNR Group comprises of a large number of
Limited.
firms globally that are ultimately controlled by
The acquiring enterprise, PNRG, is a special
PNR Canada. PNR Canada has multiple share-
purpose vehicle and does not currently have any
holders and is therefore not directly or indirectly
business operations in Botswana. PNRG was spe-
cifically established to, among other things, ac- controlled by any single shareholder or firm.
quire the Selkirk Assets, effect exploration activi-
ties as well as pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
on the Selkirk Assets, more particularly the nickel-
copper-cobalt-platinum-group metals (Ni-Cu-Co-
PGM) resources, and develop and construct a new
mine and carry out the mining operations at such
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Very few people are seen crossing through the foot over bridge contrary to the usual busyness at the bus rank during the public trans-
port strike in Gaborone on 17 May 2022. Public transport operators suspended service demanding an increase in public transport fares.
. (Pic:Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS PHOTO)
Botswana’s Financial System is
Resilient to COVID-19 Shock – FSC
• Macroeconomic environment remains conducive for financial stability
despite sovereign vulnerabilities
• Ratio of non-performing loans to total loans relatively low at 4.8% in
February
• Commercial bank credit grew by 4.6% in the year to February 2022
compared to 3.6% in corresponding period of 2021
• Household debt drives bank credit at 66.4% of total credit in February.
• But household indebtedness remains modest at 23.5% of GDP
GAZETTE REPORTER
T
he domestic financial system is thus far resilient to
COVID-19 shocks and continues to support the real
economy, the country’s Financial Stability Council
(FSC) has said.
The FSC was launched in February 2019 to foster and
promote financial stability by coordinating development of
regulatory, supervisory and other financial sector policies
in recognition of interconnectedness across markets and
BOD fails to find Partner to acquire Ghaghoo Mine
But Gem Diamonds is willing to re-engage on the same terms if BOD finds a partner
GAZETTE REPORTER
D
espite intensive advanced discussions with in-
terested parties, Botswana Diamonds (BOD)
has been unable to secure a new joint venture
partner to acquire Ghaghoo Mine before the extended
long-stop date of 10 May 2022 and the agreement has
lapsed, The Botswana Gazette can reveal.
According to the AIM and BSE-listed diamond ex-
plorer, the share sale agreement with Gem Diamonds
for the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary of Gem
Diamonds Botswana, which owns Ghaghoo Mine, has
therefore now lapsed.
“Gem Diamonds have indicated their willingness to
re-engage on substantially the same terms as the Agree-
ment if BOD and a partner can finalise an agreement
and accordingly BOD is continuing its discussions with
business
institutions. It comprises CEOs of the Ministry of Finance
(MoF), the Bank of Botswana, the Non-Bank Financial In-
stitutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) and the Finan-
cial Intelligence Agency (FIA).
These authorities have signed a Memorandum of Under-
standing (MoU) for information sharing, cooperation and
communication in implementation of the Macroprudential
Policy for Botswana.
The FSC met on 3 May 2022 to deliberate on domestic
financial stability developments - including regulatory is-
potential joint venture partners,” the chairman of BOD,
John Teeling, said in a statement released recently.
“Gem Diamonds have indicated
their willingness to re-engage on
substantially the same terms as the
Agreement if BOD and a partner can
finalise an agreement and accordingly
BOD is continuing its discussions with
potential joint venture partners,” the
chairman of BOD, John Teeling, said in
a statement released recently.
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sues, performance and prospects for the domestic financial
system – and to consider recent and prospective regional
and global developments.
They found that the domestic financial system is thus far
resilient to COVID-19 shocks. “However, there are emerg-
ing risks pertaining to, among others, the consequences
of the Russia-Ukraine war, exposure to cyber threats due
to increasing usage of technology, uncertain employment
prospects as businesses restructure and hence possible in-
crease in loan repayment defaults, pension withdrawals
and early redemption of insurance policies,” reads a state-
ment released after their meeting.
The FSC noted that the macroeconomic environment re-
mains conducive for financial stability despite sovereign
vulnerabilities (reduced fiscal and external buffers) due
to the current depressed global economic environment
combined with long-term structural trends. “The domestic
macroeconomic environment will, however, continue to be
shaped by the economic and price effects of the Russia-
Ukraine war, COVID-19 profile and related containment
measures and associated supply disruptions,” the statement
said.
“The domestic macroeconomic
environment will, however, continue
to be shaped by the economic
and price effects of the Russia-
Ukraine war, COVID-19 profile and
related containment measures and
associated supply disruptions,” the
statement said.
“The prevailing tight global financial conditions, which
translate into high interest rates and therefore reduced ac-
cess to credit and the likelihood of higher credit default
risk, could spill over and test the resilience of the domestic
financial system. Meanwhile, the domestic financial sys-
tem continues to perform the expected function of financ-
ing other sectors of the economy, given the strong capital
and liquidity position, profitability, as well as an enabling
and effective regulatory environment.”
The FSC observed that vulnerabilities to the domestic
financial system are generally contained. “Credit growth
remains moderate and commensurate with the rate of in-
crease in GDP, thus posing minimal risk to financial sta-
bility,” it observed. “Commercial bank credit grew by 4.6
percent in the year to February 2022 compared to 3.6 per-
cent in the corresponding period of 2021. Household debt
continues to drive bank credit, at P45.9 billion and consti-
tuting 66.4 percent of total credit in February 2022. Nev-
ertheless, at 23.5 percent of GDP, the level of household
indebtedness remains modest. The ratio of non-performing
loans to total loans remains relatively low at 4.8 percent in
February 2022.”
The FSC is of the view that the continuing fall in ex-
cess market liquidity due to persistent foreign exchange
outflows is likely to moderate following improvements in
diamond sales.
BOD is a diamond exploration and project develop-
ment company that holds exploration licences in Bo-
tswana and South Africa. The company has a success-
ful track record of discovery and is the one that helped
discover Karowe Mine in Orapa that produces extreme-
ly high value stones.
But Ghagoo Mine, which is located about 300km
northwest of Gaborone and 160 km southwest of Orapa, is
fully permitted to 31 December 2036. It comprises a 10.8
ha kimberlite pipe with a South African Mineral Report-
ing Codes-compliant indicated resource of 79.39-million
tonnes with an average grade of 19.51 carats per hundred
tonnes (cpht) and diamond value of $242/ct.
The mine has an inferred resource of 28.78-million
tonnes with an average grade of 17.52 cpht and an aver-
age diamond value of $239/ct.
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Economic Growth to remain below
Potential Level to Mid-Term - BoB
• Accommodative monetary conditions, improvements in diamond industry,
water and electricity supply to moderate support growth
• But finance ministry revises GDP growth to 4.3% in 2022 from 9.7% in 2021
• Possible outbreak of new COVID-19 variants, weaker global diamond demand
and fallout from Russia-Ukraine war make growth trajectory uncertain
GAZETTE REPORTER
T impact of transitory supply-side
he country’s economy is anticipated to continue
operating below its potential into the medium-
term, with recovery supported by the prevailing
accommodative monetary conditions, improvements in
the diamond industry and water and electricity supply,
the Bank of Botswana’s (BoB) Monetary Policy Report
(MPR) of April 2022 says.
The MPR is the main medium through which BoB in-
forms the public about the conduct of monetary policy on
a regular basis. It serves to meet the public’s expectation
of a transparent and accountable central bank in fulfilling
the monetary policy mandate set out in the Bank of Bo-
tswana Act (Cap 55:01).
“The Ministry of Finance projects Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) to expand by 4.3 percent in 2022, from a
higher projected expansion of 9.7 percent in 2021, driven
mainly by the expected continued recovery of mining ac-
tivity and anticipated improvement in global demand,” the
report reads. “It is also anticipated that the performance
of the non-mining sectors will improve, underpinned by,
How safe do your Employees feel with you?
… psychological safety as an integral part of the work environment
CELIA POTGIETER
T
he early evening of last Wednesday found me, at
the end of a long day of facilitating, lying half-
dressed on my hotel bed, eyes closed and hoping
to catch a quick nap before dinner. As I started to drift off,
just about to lose consciousness, I heard someone trying to
open my door.
Unperturbed because the door was locked from the in-
side, I slowly started sitting up, wondering who it was.
Suddenly, the door flung open, and I became very aware
that I was alone in my room, wearing only underwear. My
head bolted forward to see a man entering the room. While
simultaneously trying to quickly cover the rest of my body,
I forced out a confident sounding, “Hello!”
The poor man leapt back into the hallway as if he’d been
electrocuted. He let out a quick string of “Sorry! Sorry!
Sorry!” and disappeared out of my life faster than he’d en-
tered it.
By the following morning, I was feeling surprised that
business
among others, the accommodative monetary conditions,
improvements in electricity and water supply, as well as
finance, insurance and pension funds sectors.”
The report shows that government interventions to miti-
gate the impact of COVID-19 and implementation of the
Economic Recovery and Transformation Plan (ERTP) are
anticipated to restore economic activity and improve in-
comes, facilitate expansion of productive capacity, accel-
erate economic transformation and build more economic
resilience.
“However, given the downside risks to global economic
activity, including the possible outbreak of new COV-
ID-19 variants, weaker global demand and adverse impact
of the Russia-Ukraine war, the growth trajectory remains
uncertain,” says the report. “BoB’s March 2022 Business
Expectations Survey (BES) indicates that firms are less
optimistic about business conditions in the first quarter of
2022 than they were in the previous survey.
“The reduced level of optimism partly reflects the in-
crease in cost pressures arising from the geopolitical crisis
in Eastern Europe. Firms expect GDP to expand by 3.2
percent in the first quarter of 2022, in line with the an-
Photo Credit: pexel.com
I hadn’t received an apology from the hotel. So before
launching into another day of facilitating, I asked for a
quick word with the manager. We stepped outside, and I
gave him a brief account of what had happened. I could
tell from how high his eyebrows lifted that he was hear-
ing this for the first time. And his response supported this:
“I’m so sorry! I had no idea this happened. They hid this
from me.”
I accepted his apology but couldn’t leave without letting
him know that although I obviously couldn’t hold him re-
sponsible for something he didn’t even know about, I did
hold him responsible for creating an environment where
his team members are afraid to admit to their mistakes. He
assured me that he was doing his best to create such an
environment and he would continue to work on this in the
future.
As I was checking out the following morning, the man-
ager apologised to me again. Again I told him I was fine but
that I hoped that no one had got into trouble over this. This
time, though his words rambled something about this inci-
Wednesday 18 May 2022 The Botswana Gazette
ticipated improvement in performance of sectors such as
mining and quarrying and manufacturing, as well as the
envisaged global economic recovery in 2022.”
The MPR reports states that inflation is projected to re-
main above the objective range in the near-term, mainly
reflecting the impact of transitory supply-side factors. “In-
flation is expected to start falling from the second quarter
of 2022, mainly reflecting the dissipating impact of the
upward adjustment in VAT and administered prices from
the inflation calculation, during 2021, which all together
contributed 5.9 percentage points to inflation,” it says.
The MPR reports states that
inflation is projected to remain
above the objective range in the
near-term, mainly reflecting the
factors.
“Inflation is expected to revert to within the objective
range in the first quarter of 2023, reflecting the base ef-
fects associated with increases in public transport fares
and domestic fuel prices during the first quarter of 2022,
which (together) contributed 1.9 percentage points to
headline inflation in the same period.”
The report says the projection (to 2023) considers the
anticipated positive growth in domestic output in response
to the overall accommodative monetary conditions, the
recent increase in domestic fuel prices, the expected
upward adjustment of Botswana Housing Corporation
(BHC) rentals, the revision in forecasts for trading part-
ner countries, inflation, the likely increase in international
commodity prices, and the anticipated depreciation of the
Pula against the South African Rand over the forecast ho-
rizon.
dent helping them find the flaws in their systems, his con-
torted facial expression and crumbling body language told
me that someone had indeed very much got into trouble.
And that was what upset me the most out of the whole
incident. What his team members are missing is an experi-
ence known as psychological safety. Without it, these kinds
of incidents will happen again and they will be hidden from
the manager again. Why? Because his team members do
not feel safe to openly talk about the mistakes they have
made.
There are actually four levels of psychological safety that
every leader should be obsessed about. Every minute of ev-
ery day, the best leaders are asking themselves: Do my team
members feel safe to be themselves at work or are they ex-
pending unnecessary mental energy putting on a facade for
my benefit? Do my team members feel safe to ask questions
and learn on the job or are they pretending to know what
to do because they are afraid of being made to feel stupid?
Do my team members feel safe to contribute their unique
talents and experience on the job or am I losing out on all
of those ideas and knowledge because they are afraid to try
something new which might not work out? Do my team
members feel safe to challenge the status quo or have I sur-
rounded myself with ‘yes men’ because I react badly when
I am challenged?
Studies done on hospitals have found that teams with low
psychological safety have higher patient death rates than
those with high levels. Construction companies with high
psychological safety have lower accident rates than their
counterparts with low psychological safety. And the most
innovative and well-respected creative companies of today,
such as Netflix, Pixar and 3M, are abundant in psychologi-
cal safety.
As a leader, be it a team leader, supervisor, middle man-
ager, or executive director, how do you answer these ques-
tions? It is you, after-all, who has the power to change the
outcome and create an environment high in psychological
safety. And it is you and your customers who lose out when
you don’t.
So, today you get to make a choice about the kind of en-
vironment you want to create for your team members. I
wonder which it will be. If you would like to get an accu-
rate measure of psychological safety in your organisation,
please reach out to me at celia@positiveperformance.co.bw
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South African based Botswana media mogul, filmmaker, actress and producer Connie Ferguson held insightful deliberations about the growth of
the creative sector in Botswana . (Pic: Local Corner Multimedia FACEBOOK PAGE)
UPICtv sponsors Creative
Business Luncheon with
Connie Ferguson
Accomplished actor and producer says Botswana’s small population does not diminish its authentic story told by Batswana
GAZETTE REPORTER
U “UPICtv is proud
PICtv, Botswana’s first sub-
scription-based Video on
Demand (SVoD) platform,
was the main sponsor for the
Creative Business Luncheon with South
Africa-based Motswana businesswoman
and actress Connie Ferguson.
Held over the weekend at Phakalane
Golf Estate in Gaborone, the luncheon
brought the local creative industry under
one roof to offer a mentorship opportu-
nity with the accomplished actor and cre-
ative industry entrepreneur.
“UPICtv is proud to be associated
with the Creative Business Luncheon
and the impact that it will have on cre-
atives in Botswana,” said UPIC’s Public
Relations and Marketing Communica-
tion Manager, Keleabetswe Loeto, in a
statement. “The brand is committed to
continue offering opportunities to local
creators to develop and excel to interna-
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Wednesday 18 May 2022
tional standards.” case with Nigeria that is currently run-
ning a multimillion film industry, Fergu-
son said Botswana is representing Africa
well on the global scale but emphasised
to be associated that even with its small population, the
need for the country to tell its stories to
the world remains important.
with the Creative UPICtv is a product of Botswana Fibre
Networks (BoFiNet) and was launched
Business in October 2020 to empower and com-
mercialise Botswana’s storytellers. The
Luncheon and the platform offers local content producers
and actors an opportunity to showcase
impact that it will their work to large audiences locally and
internationally, thereby creating expo-
have on creatives sure for local talent worldwide.
Said Loeto: “To-date the UPICtv plat-
in Botswana,” form is made up of 60% local content and
aggregates local radio and TV stations.
UPICtv stands to be one of the key driv-
One of the highlights of the luncheon ers of Botswana’s digital transformation
was the award-winning actress sharing strategy and a strategic partner in driving
that the world is currently looking to Af- the creative economy strategy and job
rica to tell its authentic stories. As is the creation, especially among the youth.”
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The minister of environment and tourism Philda Nani Kereng delivering the key-
note speech during the conference. (Pic:Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS PHOTO)
The modern-day
traveller wants
diversity - Kereng
A lacuna of psycho-social needs is revealed
GOSEGO MOTSUMI
A
s the travel and tourism industry
works its way towards rebuild-
ing an industry that was deeply
wounded by the COVID-19 pandemic,
Content through the Eyes of Critics
Critics share their honest thoughts about the state of Botswana’s local content as the audience
hears of necromantic sangomas exploring the universe to end people’s troubles
E
very once or twice a year, Multi-
Choice Botswana brings together
media and social media influencers
for an in-depth introduction to some of the
latest and upcoming content available on
DStv as a way of showcasing its offering.
This year MultiChoice Botswana de-
cided to host their Content Showcase a
little differently by bringing together some
of Botswana’s top social commentators to
share their thoughts and reviews on DStv
and Showmax content at the Real TV Crit-
ics of BW brunch. “It’s undeniable that
content, particularly television and stream-
ing content, is a consistent topic of dis-
cussion on social media platforms,” said
Lorato Mwape, MultiChoice Botswana’s
Managing Director.
“On any given evening, you can log on
to Twitter and get a play-by-play review of
popular series, movies, sport and just about
anything that is available on television. We
wanted to bring this to life by hosting this
brunch with some of the people we know
are constantly on the ball when it comes to
content. Our consumers are the reason we
are in business, and so it’s important for us
to get as close to their opinions and views
as possible.”
Held at the cozy, green and homely
TIMEOUT
findings have pointed to a need to diver-
sify the country’s tourism offering.
Speaking at the just-ended HATAB
Annual Conference at Travel Lodge in
Kasane, the Minister of Tourism, Phil-
da Kereng, revealed that the tourist that
(Pic:DSTV/FACEBOOK)
venue in Phakalane, The Conservatory
Botswana, the brunch was a delightful mix
of casual, informal and authentic conver-
sations from genuine television lovers and
a peek into what is coming on DStv and
Showmax. Sitting on the panel were life-
style content creator Girlie Made Me, so-
cial commentator and Media Manager for
Btv Kris Bareki, social media influencer
emerged from COVID-19 wants to expe-
rience Botswana beyond game drives and
boat cruises.
“The hard lockdowns caused the psycho-
social impact on people who now want to
have experiences that can heal them,” she
said. “They want to do activities that can
restore their emotions and give them life
again.”
“The pandemic has made us realise
that we can create destinations around the
country through thriving cities incorporat-
ing culture, sports, arts and agri-tourism.
As part of our recovery plan, we need to
come up with programmes that are inno-
vative and expand our product so that our
tourists can stay longer and use more mon-
ey in Botswana.”
It emerged that one of the unexplored
diversification options in Botswana is
cultural tourism, which is a type of tour-
Dr. Phil, and digital marketer and film-
maker Seneo Mabengano.
Hosted by MultiChoice Talent Factory
alumna Lorato Orapeleng, the panelists
shared their preferences about some of
DStv and Showmax’s most popular shows
such as The Wife, The River, and Living
the Dream with Somizi and gave their hon-
est thoughts about the state of Botswana’s
Wednesday 18 May 2022 The Botswana Gazette
ism activity in which the tourist’s essential
motivation is to discover, learn, experience
and consume the cultural attractions in a
tourism destination.
These attractions can relate to a set of
spiritual and emotional features of a society
that encompasses arts and architecture, his-
torical and cultural heritage, culinary heri-
tage, literature, music, creative industries
and the living cultures with their lifestyles,
value systems, beliefs and traditions.
“Tourists now want to learn to milk a
cow and our people’s way of life,” Minister
Kereng said. “Are we tapping into this op-
portunity? We need to embark on this path
less travelled so we are ready for this type
of explorer.”
“Are we tapping into
this opportunity? We
need to embark on this
path less travelled so
we are ready for this
type of explorer.”
She added that in the process of rebuild-
ing the industry, Botswana is also putting
sustainability at the forefront of its tourism
activities by prioritising experiences suit-
able for the environment and in the process
striking a balance between preservation
and generating sustainable income. “Sus-
tainable tourism requires us to be resilient
on protecting the environment and cush-
ioning our bio-diversity against the hard-
ships and climate change,” she noted.
“For forty years we built this industry
and about three years towards the end of
that decade, everything crashed and today
we are rebuilding. What we are building
should be better than what we built before.
The rebuilt house is always better because
there are lessons learned from past experi-
ences.”
local content and what the local creative
industry needs in order to grow.
Said Mwape: “We are well aware that
local content is something that our view-
ers in Botswana yearn for. Over the years,
we’ve tried our best to bring on more lo-
cal content onto our platform with the
onboarding of channels such as NOW!
TV (DStv Ch 298), as well as our audio
channels, GabzFM, Duma FM and Yarona
FM.
“We’re hoping that through some of the
discussions held at today’s event, Batswa-
na will start to consume the great content
available on NOW! TV and Btv so that we
can see our local creative industry grow
and eventually reach international audi-
ences. Consumption needs to start here at
home.”
MultiChoice Botswana also shared
some of their newest and soon-to-be re-
leased content in line with their pledge
to bring Batswana viewers the best in in-
ternational and pan-African content. Hot
new shows include Sangoma Khanyisa on
Honey (DStv ch 173) with well-known
on-air personality, Penny Lebyane, shar-
ing stories of desperate people looking for
answers to their problems. With the help of
a renowned traditional healer, Mkhulu Ra-
metsi, they venture into the spiritual realm
to find out if anything or anyone might
be the cause of their troubles. Sangoma
Khanyisa airs on Honey on Thursdays at
17h30.
Real TV Critics of BW aired on the Dint-
shang With DStv YouTube channel last
Sunday.
The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 May 2022
Five Batswana Actors make the
Selection for Broadway Hit, Sarafina!
• 252 auditioned,11 absorbed into other projects
• Sarafina! to tour SA, Mexico, Italy and the US
“From the auditions there are other Batswana performers who were not suc-
cessful to get into Sarafina! However, 11 were absorbed into other upcoming
projects that include a training workshop while six were selected for the much-
anticipated Born Black Music festival,”
GOSEGO MOTSUMI
A
fter successfully hosting casting au-
ditions for renowned Broadway hit
‘Sarafina!’ earlier this month, five
Unfolding the Tourism Recovery Plan
HATAB emphasises market intelligence and partnerships to penetrate
the market while BTO aims to reduce 2025 as the recovery timeframe
projected by WTO by ensuring inoculation of citizens in order to assure
travellers of safety. In Kasane, Kgosi Tshegofatso Samoka of Plateau says
people are beginning to smile again because the numbers are going up.
Staff Writer GOSEGO MOTSUMI reports
E
lephants masticating branches from
a knobbly bush willow, a timid
bushbuck moving with staccato
steps, lions on a hunt and a solitary buffalo
covered in scars are some of the treasured
encounters that tourists are arriving to ex-
perience in Botswana’s tourism havens.
The resort town of Kasane, which lies
just outside Chobe National Park, was the
venue of this year’s Hospitality & Tourism
Association of Botswana’s (HATAB) an-
nual conference. It is a beehive of activity
with safari vehicles carrying tourists look-
ing to experience the diversity of wildlife
and the wilderness in the park. It has been
a tough two years as the pandemic posed
a huge threat to the industry that is now
focusing on rebuilding for the future, post-
COVID-19.
The Chairman of HATAB, Joe Motse,
told the conference last week. “We have
had quite a challenging period and have
lost quite a considerable amount of busi-
ness. We don’t have statistics as yet, but
as we move around we see a lot of move-
ment, a strong indication that the industry
is waking up and we believe if we continue
on this trend we will be back on our feet
soon.”
Kasane’s town centre is home to hotels
and the informal sector comprising mar-
ket stalls that have remained resilient in
their trade in the face of an unprecedented
pandemic. Wandering through the stalls
that are run almost exclusively by locals
timeout
Batswana will be joining other cast mem-
bers of the award winning production next
month.
The casting call attracted 252 hopefuls
and only five women landed a two-year job
reveals everything from Mowana fruits
and ground nuts to sweet reeds, colourful
African fabrics and crafts. The vendors say
things are beginning to look up because
tourist volumes are increasing.
Kgosi Tshegofatso Samoka of Plateau
Customary Court in Kasane says his com-
munity is happy to receive tourists back
because tourism is their main source of
livelihood. “Seeing tourists coming back
here puts a smile on our faces because they
are our survival,” he said. “Ploughing is
tough. Anything that can revive this indus-
try receives our full support.”
Recovery Plan
After the advent of COVID-19 in 2020,
Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO)
carried out a survey that sought to high-
light the impact of the pandemic on the
industry. The results were that tourism fa-
cilities had a 97 percent closure rate while
the remaining 3 percent was open to cater-
ing for postponed bookings. A few months
later, a few facilities opened for govern-
ment essential services, mainly for use as
quarantine centres. Interventions in the
form of subsidies were brought in by the
government to support the sector but the
United Nations World Tourism Organisa-
tion (UNWTO) predicted that the industry
would only recover to pre-COVID num-
bers in 2025.
“We are going to work hard to reduce
this timeframe predicted by UNWTO,”
said the Executive Marketing Manager
contract for Sarafina! while two men were
selected for further trials into the cast and
will all be travelling to Durban for rehears-
als. The auditions were held to revive the
classical stage play that is set to tour South
Africa, Mexico, Italy and the USA, among
others.
“From the auditions there are other
Batswana performers who were not suc-
cessful to get into Sarafina! However, 11
were absorbed into other upcoming projects
that include a training workshop while six
were selected for the much-anticipated Born
Black Music festival,” Semi House Produc-
tions Programmes and PR Manager, Jones
Banda, told Time Out.
Sarafina! is a stage play written and direct-
ed by Dr. Mbongeni Ngema, who has also
written and directed Woza Albert, Township
Fever and Asinamali, among many others.
As the acclaimed and award-winning mu-
sical and stage director, Dr. Ngema is best
known for Sarafina!, which was nominated
for five Tony Awards and later for the presti-
gious Grammy Awards.
The musical won 11 NAACP Image
Awards, enjoyed two years of a Broadway
run, toured the US, Europe, Australia and
Japan and was later adapted into a fea-
ture film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Leleti
at BTO, Keitumetse Setlang. “One key
aspect to our recovery strategy is safety
because the world now wants to travel to
where it is safe and arriving to a vaccinat-
ed work force and community.”
Setlang added that recovery of the in-
dustry should not only be in sustainability
and put emphasis on getting back to the
times when people were assured of a live-
lihood. One of the strategies that Botswa-
na has is the Community-Based Natural
Resource Management policy that seeks
to ensure that people who live side-by-
side with tourism participate in develop-
ment of the sector and benefit from it.
“Recovery strategies mean adhering
to COVID-19 protocols and reviewing
government policies and legislations that
might impede our recovery,” Setlang not-
ed. “These policies need to ensure that we
compete very well with the world. Col-
laborations are another important aspect
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Khumalo and Mariam Makeba. The stage
production will give the selected local cre-
atives a chance to showcase their talent on
the world stage while they make a living
from their craft.
Said Banda: “Other benefits include in-
stilling professionalism to individuals who
will then have an advantage over other per-
formers after being a part of the Sarafina!
journey. The global tour projects a positive
light on Botswana’s ability to collaborate
with big production companies in efforts to
strengthen the industry and as a result opens
up funding opportunities for the local indus-
try.”
Semi House Productions conducted the
auditions in collaboration with Commit-
ted Artists from South Africa. Semi House
Productions is a privately registered com-
pany whose mission is to create platforms
of creative arts development, opportunities
and management to improve the livelihood
of creative artists.
The partnership between Semi House and
Committed Artists is based on cultural ex-
change and theatre development particularly
to benefit the local artists and aspirants. The
partnership has an annual event schedule
that includes festivals, workshops, tours and
productions of theatre and television stories
that will cast talented youth and elders.
“As Semi House Productions, we want to
make it transparent that these five individu-
als’ contracts while employed by Commit-
ted Artists in South Africa, will be managed
by us and all communications and welfare
issues will and must be channelled and ad-
dressed to and by us,” Banda said.
where we partner with the private sector
that host various events.”
On behalf of the sector,
The CEO of HATAB CEO, Lily Ra-
korong, emphasised market intelligence
as critical to establishing what is happen-
ing on the ground, new trends and how the
market is looking like in different desti-
nations. “We want to venture into other
markets, be it regionally and otherwise,”
she said.
“We are looking for facilitation to link
up the industry players in the different
source markets and opportunities for ac-
quisition of our business. What are the
markets demanding currently so we are
able to plan and put in place accordingly
to their demands. In a nutshell, we are
looking for partnerships to penetrate the
market.”
Page 22
Limkokwing
University and Hilton
Garden Inn sign MoU
Both organizations ready to produce hospitality ready graduates
GOSEGO MOTSUMI
I
n their continued efforts to give the
youth the much-needed work experi-
ence and to excel in the hospitality in-
dustry, Limkokwing University of Creative
Technology and Hilton Garden Inn yester-
day signed a Memorandum of Understand-
ing (MoU). The agreement will ensure that
the students will be exposed to the indus-
news Wednesday 18 May 2022 The Botswana Gazette
try teachings to achieve excellence, be
absorbed while the university will also be
positioning and aligning its teaching to the
industry needs.
“The university will in turn offer the hotel
staff up-skilling at a reasonable fee. As part
of the program review the hotel will also be
giving us feedback and advice on current
trends in the hospitality sector,” said the
University’s Academic Quality Assurance,
Oageng Nthibo at the signing in Gaborone.
As a university that is well known for its
strong industry links the revolutionary con-
cept of “Indusity”- a word coined from join-
ing the words industry and university are the
tertiary institution’s hallmark. The collabo-
ration between the university and industry
key players over the years has enabled the
university to produce graduates that are eas-
ily absorbed into the job market as 80 per-
cent of their learning is on practical while 20
percent is used on theory.
Hilton Garden Inn
Human Resource
Manager, Katso
Mokgosi shared
that they decided
to sign the MoU
with the university
because it aligns
with what their
business stands for.
Said Limkokwing Vice Chancellor, Dr.
Raphael Dingalo: “Human capital and eco-
nomic growth have a strong correlation
because they create the much needed em-
ployment. When it comes to the job market
experience matters and we are now exposing
our students to that opportunity to be market
ready. The concept of human capital is that
not everyone has the same skills sets and
knowledge. People are different there are
those who are good in practice while others
excel in theory.”
Hilton Garden Inn Human Resource
Manager, Katso Mokgosi shared that they
decided to sign the MoU with the univer-
sity because it aligns with what their busi-
ness stands for. The university is renowned
for its creativity and both organizations are
committed to creating inclusion and opening
doors for the youth.
“Hilton Garden Inn is the best workspace
for millennia’s across the globe and we
promise that this MoU will not gather dust
as we look forward to welcoming students
to the workspace and leave as champions of
the industry,” she said.
The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 May 2022
CRESTA SHOWCASES BOTSWANA
AT TRAVEL INDABA 2022
B
otswana Stock Exchange
(BSE) listed tourism and hos-
pitality industry player Cresta
Marakanelo Limited (CML) recently
played a significant role in showcasing
Botswana as one of the leading tour-
ism destinations on the continent at the
Africa Travel Indaba 2022.
Africa Travel Indaba 2022, which
was held last week, is a platform for
buyers to meet, network and market
VACANCY
A well-established PVC Pipe & Tank manufacturing
company based in Lobatse is looking for the service
of the following vacancy
Accounts Officer /Assistant
The Ideal candidate should have
• Degree / Diploma in Accounts & Finance.
• Preparing books of accounts
• Data Entry, Stock Receipt, Invoicing, Customs
Clearing etc.
• Provide Management Accounts and regular reporting
• Managing payroll and bookkeeping
• Taking care of VAT returns and PAYE liabilities
• Work Experience in Accounting software
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office & MS Outlook.
Closing date: 23rd May 2022
Individuals who match the above-mentioned
requirements should email their CV at hrbw@
flotekafrica.com or send to The Manager, Flotek
Pipes & Irrigation, PO Box 10723, Lobatse
news Page 23
More than 3 700 delegates attended
the 2022 Africa Travel Indaba at the
Inkosi Albert Luthuli International
Convention Centre, in Durban South
strategically showcased the beauty that
Africa last week. Altogether there were
655 exhibitors, with 126 African prod-
ucts from 19 countries around the con-
tinent being showcased. In addition, a
Botswana holds.
total of 377 media personnel from 21
The CML Managing different countries were present at the
event.
Director is confident The CML Managing Director is con-
fident that Cresta Hotels’ attendance at
the Africa Travel Indaba 2022 will add
that Cresta Hotels’ impetus to the country’s tourism and
hospitality industry and attract interna-
attendance at tional visitors and media.
Morulane mentioned that CML man-
the Africa Travel agement attended the event with the
purpose of engaging in conversations
Indaba 2022 will with key stakeholders, with emphasis
on greater collaboration between Afri-
add impetus to the can countries in the quest to advance
tourism. “With COVID-19 regulations
country’s tourism being relaxed across the world, it is
imperative that industry leaders pull
and hospitality together to chart the way forward and
advantageously position Africa as the
industry and attract destination of choice,” said Morulane.
According to the United Nations
World Tourism Organisation (UN-
Africa as a travel destination to the in-
ternational market.
international visitors WTO), the continent welcomed some
18.5 million foreign travellers in 2021,
Said CML Managing Director, Mok-
wena Morulane: “We believe this plat-
and media up from 16.2 million in 2020. Of that
form strategically markets Botswana figure, 6.1 million made their way to
“Our motivation was to play our part
as the leading tourism destination in North Africa and 12.3 million went to
in helping to revive the Botswana tour-
Africa and grabbed the opportunity to sub-Saharan Africa. Furthermore, the
ism industry and position Cresta Ho-
do just that. Through networking with UNWTO showed that January 2022
tels as the leading tourism and hospi-
buyers, industry leaders, key govern- experienced a 51 percent improvement
tality player. It is our responsibility to
ment officials and media from various in international tourist arrivals com-
grow the industry and we take this role
countries, we exhibited our hotels and pared to January 2021.
seriously.”
VACANCY
A well-established Plastic Processing company doing extrusion,
roto moulding, injection moulding and compression moulding
based in Lobatse is looking for the services of a qualified person
for the following vacancy.
Chief Finance Officer
The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Accountant with
a minimum post qualification experience of 20 years in
manufacturing and trading businesses. Experience in managing
finance and accounts of manufacturing of Plastic Products
Environment is essential and working knowledge of Enterprise
Resource Planning software is desirable. Knowledge of Plastic
Raw Materials and Product Manufacturing processes are
required. The candidate should have experience and knowledge
of ISO 9001:2015 certification requirements, plastic products
quality standards and audit processes. Should be well conversant
of Import and Export Procedures and knowledge of legal and
tax regulations in Botswana and other SADC Countries. Should
be able to lead a team of professionals and to manage and co-
ordinate different functions of the organization.
Interested Candidates: Please apply to,
The H.R Manager,
Radical Investments Pty Ltd, P.O Box 10723, Lobatse.
Plot 2132, Woodhall Industrial, Lobatse.
Phone: +267 5332180, Fax : + 267 5333146
Closing Date: 03 June 2022
Page 24 advertisement Wednesday 18 May 2022 The Botswana Gazette

Position Title : Operation Support & Logistics Officer
Duty Station : Gaborone, Botswana
Nature of Position : Short term
Duration of the Contract : 6 months (July to December 2022)
1. Background and Justification:
A critical component of COVID-19 response is the Logistics Management. In this
regard, WCO wishes to recruit qualified local temporary staff to support logistics
activities related to COVID-19 outbreak at the national and district levels.
Within the context of the WHO country Office and health emergencies, the incumbent
will provide a well-rounded and comprehensive logistics and operations support service;
this includes the transport, customs clearance, delivery, storage and management of
material assets for the emergency preparedness, recovery and response activities;
support the establishment of functional offices, housing and storage facilities at both
national and subnational levels as required.
Key tasks and deliverables
Provide timely operational and Logistics support for outbreaks and emergencies in the
country as well as supporting SURGE flagship initiative:
a) In compliance with the WHO rules and regulation, based on a comprehensive
forecast of the supply needs and in collaboration with the UN partners present
(such as the WFP and logistics cluster), plan an end to end, timely provision
of quality and adequate supplies, equipment and consumables for the health
emergency operations.
b) Facilitate customs clearance, reception, transportation, storage and distribution
of supplies to affected areas and populations.
c) Oversee WHO warehouses and inventory; implement stock control mechanisms
d) Undertake regular field assessments to monitor supply management, stock
movements and storage conditions.
e) Monitor and report regularly to the IMS team, drawing their attention to needs,
gaps and problems, and proposing remedial actions.
f) Support development of guidelines, tools and indicators for effective logistics
support both at national and district levels;
g) Participate and contribute to training development and capacity building for
WHO and MOH logisticians for effective Logistics and supply chain management
process;
h) Support setting-up of isolation and treatment facilities (if required) including
provision of supplies and equipment to isolation facilities, treatment centers and
hospitals;
i) Provides adequate support to the laboratories (supported by WHO) including
adequate supply of renewable items and safe transportation of sample when
required;
j) Oversee and manage in-house supplies and CMS warehouse inventories;
k) Maintain coordination, communication and information sharing with WHO Africa
Region (AFRO) Logistics team;
l) In collaboration with WHO & MOH Logistics Committee, participate field
supervision visits to assess and evaluate the implementation of logistics
activities and to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions based on key
performance indicators;
m) Perform any other related incident-specific and Logistics duties (as required by
the functional supervisor and the WHO Management).
3. Recruitment Profile
 Competencies: Generic
 Teamwork
 Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
 Communication
 Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond
 Driving the organization to a successful future
 Functional Knowledge and Skills
* Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position
 Demonstrated knowledge of logistic activities in emergency context, with proven
ability to identify and solve technical problems with the support of both sub
regional and regional OSL counterparts.
 Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
 Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
 Proven ability to promote cohesive action and convince officials with tact and
diplomacy.
Educational (Qualifications):
Essential: High-School Diploma/Degree or High school diploma in logistic, engineering
from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: Professional certification/qualification in areas such as transport, distribution,
and supply chain management. Degree or training in information management systems
and their application to logistic, transport or supply management and monitoring.
Experience:
Essential: At least from three to five years related experience, at the national level, in
logistics and supply activities in emergencies.
Desirable: Prior work experience within the United Nations System or a recognized
international humanitarian organization would be an asset.
Languages
Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another UN official language is
desirable.
Knowledge of another UN official language would be an asset
VACANCIES
Country Office (WCO) to inform the design and implementation of risk communication
strategies, tactics and messaging. The incumbent has first line responsibility for
adapting and implementing community engagement strategies as well as ensuring
that national authorities have access to best available guidance on participatory
approaches/methodologies relevant to the context, which build on existing national
and local expertise and knowledge. The incumbent will identify and support national
authorities to coordinate with key stakeholders and partners working at the community
level to ensure that the community engagement and social mobilization strategies are
technically and operationally aligned with public health measures, and that service
delivery and quality issues are fed back into technical and operational decision-making.
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNED DUTIES
1. Provide technical and operational support to overall Health Education/Health
Promotion activities in strengthening and mainstreaming community engagement
and social mobilization strategies from the service delivery side; aligning with
technical and operational priorities and objectives; and delivering through existing
national and local structures.
2. Ensure community engagement and social mobilization strategies and
implementation plans are evidence-based, coordinated, and well executed,
drawing upon anthropology and related behavioural and social sciences so that
community concerns, sociocultural beliefs and practices impacting public health
interventions are addressed.
3. Work closely with technical teams to assess the integration and effectiveness of
community engagement practices within technical SOPs according to the context
e.g. surveillance, clinical care, vector control, etc. Identify strengths, weaknesses
and gaps; design interventions to address weakness and gaps e.g. training/
capacity building, supervision, tools, etc.
4. Collaborate with partners to ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools
and mechanisms for community engagement and social mobilization are in place
at the national and subnational level and ensure the findings are integrated into
technical and operational decision-making.
5. Contribute to building the national capacity through needs identification,
development, operationalization and implementation of a capacity building and
training plan.
6. Provide regular feedback to the incident management team, national authorities
and partners on the adaptation of response strategies for effective and feasible
community engagement in affected areas.
7. Where necessary, conduct formative research, and/or liaise with stakeholders/
partners conducting sociocultural research.
8. Perform any other incident-specific related duties, as required by the functional
supervisor.
COMPETENCIES:
1) Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond
2) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3) Teamwork.
4) Communication.
Functional Skills and Knowledge
1) Excellent communication skills: the ability to clearly present ideas and concepts
both orally and written.
2) Knowledge and understanding of public health approaches related to: community
engagement; social mobilization; an understanding of emergency response;
ability to coordinate multidisciplinary and technical inputs into designing
community engagement strategies and plans.
3) Strong strategic planning and organizational skills: ability to generate, analyse
and appropriately apply findings from qualitative research to planning and
project design; the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural
environment with tact and diplomacy; an ability to meet tight deadlines; an ability
to efficiently and effectively coordinate activities and tasks to meet specific
objectives.
4) Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to build relationships and work with
stakeholders and partners.
Education (Qualifications):
Essential: University degree in health promotion/health education, development,
sociology, or medical anthropology from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: Advanced University degree in Public Health. Specialized training in
participatory approaches, strategic communication planning, social mobilization,
participatory research, training and impact evaluation of community engagement/social
mobilization interventions.
Experience:
Essential: At least two years of relevant experience in applying multidisciplinary
approaches in health promotion, community engagement and social mobilization
programmes. Experience in emergency and/or health outbreak context. Proven
experience in the application of participatory models of engagement in the health
context and the ability to adapt and innovate in emergency situations.
Desirable: Experience in operational research in social sciences. Prior humanitarian
working experience at field level, with WHO/UN, health cluster partners, recognized
humanitarian organizations or with an international nongovernmental organization.
Languages:
Essential: Excellent knowledge of the English.
Desirable: Working knowledge of Tswana, Knowledge of French or other UN language.
Other Skills (e.g. IT):
Knowledge of office software applications.
2. Link up with the various pillars to ensure adequate chain of custody for all cases
that need care
3. Support and coordinate the revision and updating of the Case Management and
Laboratory Guidelines, aligned with WHO guidance.
4. Support capacity of health facilities to adequately address patients needing high
and critical care
5. Ensure that confirmed COVID-19 cases requiring critical care are treated
appropriately according to national guidelines.
6. Submit weekly activity reports to the cluster lead
7. Facilitate of the Conduct of COVID-19 death audits and identify strengths, gaps
and areas where improvement is required.
8. Provide feedback to the country IMT and collaboratively identify priority areas for
improvement
9. Support assessment of availability of supplies and equipment for case
management and laboratory
Additional activities can also be considered after consultation with the Ministry of
Health COVID-19 and the WHO Country Office
Key deliverables:
 Case management training reports and database of trained staff
 Revised normative guidelines: CBHC, Referral, Facility Care; Laboratory.
 Conduct site supervision to the Covid Care facilities, ensuring the critical care
equipment is functional and optimal
 Assessment report of availability of supplies and equipment
 COVID -19 Mortality audit reports
 Any other products and services as assigned during the tenure
Profile Requirements
 Education:
University degree in medicine/health Sciences with master’s degree in health science/
public health
 Experience:
Essential: At least two years of experience in COVID-19 patient care at the national
and district levels particularly in the areas of epidemiology, communicable disease and
infectious diseases’ control and response.
Desirable: Previous working experience in COVID-19 response
 Skills:
o Excellent computer and data analysis skills with ability to use MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, EPI INFO, other relevant software
o Good interpersonal, cross cultural, oral and written communication skills with
fluency in oral and written English
o Good negotiating and diplomatic skills and able to work in a multi-cultural setting
and culturally sensitive communities
Budget and Remuneration
 The incumbent will be remunerated at WHO negotiated rate
Duration of engagement:
 Six Months
Position Title : Information data management Officer
Duty Station : Gaborone, Botswana
Duration of the Contract : 6 months(July to December 2022)
Nature of Position : Short term
DATA AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER
FUNCTION PURPOSE
The Information Management Officer (IMO) is one of the core WHO COVID-19
cluster IMS team member and plays a vital role in collecting, analyzing, and sharing
information that is important for the government and stakeholders to make informed,
evidence based and strategic decisions.
The data management and information officer will be responsible for the day to day
management of the information under the technical guidance and support of the EPR
team in the WHO country office. The incumbent is expected to be able to design the
right tools for data collection and analysis as well as to present information in a way
that is easily understood by partners and stakeholders including external audience (i.e.
graphic means such a mapping but also through tables, charts, and narrative writing).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
 Contribute to the development of situation reports (Sitreps), epidemiological
bulletins and newsletters
 Conduct secondary data review, compile an inventory of available assessments
and provide MOH and partners with a list of available information/data
with respective sources on a regular basis (e.g. including population data
disaggregated by age and sex, assessments and other)
 Develop and maintain database about programme/projects activities, analyse
and process the data, and share final information and products (dashboards,
maps, etc.) with WCO, Ministry of Health and partners.
 Track programme/project key performance indicators and share information as
appropriate;
 Ensure financial monitoring for cluster response activities
 Conduct capacity building for partners on IM (e.g. on monitoring / reporting
formats, project submission, excel use);
 Support in maintaining the WCO website

Other Skills (e.g., IT) DELIVERABLES/OUTPUTS

 Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Position Title : Case Management Officer
1. Information Management (IM) products on a regular basis:
 Demonstrated computer skills with emphasis on databases management (ERP) Duty Station : Gaborone, Botswana 2. Assessments reports;
to monitor supplies and inventory and forecast needs. Nature of Position : Short term 3. KPIs updated
 Demonstrated skills in using equipment such radio and satellite phones. Duration of the contract : 6 months (July to December 2022) 4. Capacity building reports
5. Maintain WCO webpage;
Position Title : Community Engagement Officer Case Management deployment TORS 6. IM annual workplan;
Duty Station : Gaborone 7. Handover report with shared folder with documents at the end of the assignment;
Purpose of the Post
Nature of Position : Short term
The expert will be expected to Ministry of Health (MOH) and District Health Management QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Duration of the Contract : 6 months (July to December 2022) Teams (DHMTs), strengthening of COVID-19 case management both at health facilities 1. University Degree-level qualification or equivalent – preferably in Statistics,
and homebased to ensure rapid referral of cases. He/she is also expected to support Economics, Data Management, GIS and other related fields
Purpose of the Post capacity building through training and supportive supervision including mentorship to 2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in data management and visualisation;
In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS), staff. 3. Experience in humanitarian context and experience in working for UN is highly
at the country level, the incumbent will provide technical, operational and coordination desirable;
support on all aspects related to community engagement; ensure that community The incumbent will support COVID -19 laboratory related activities including ensuring Working knowledge of English and knowledge
engagement is considered and planned throughout all phases of the incident capacity building, mentorship and maintenance of equipment. The incumbent
management cycle and integrated within the risk management and risk mitigation will facilitate and coordinate the revision and updating of the Case Management Core Competencies
procedures. Guidelines, aligned with WHO guidance and other bodies of evidence adopted by the 1. Results Focus
country, including the dissemination 2. Teamwork
Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate unit or field activity (Overview 3. Communication
of the programme): The Case Management Specialist will be situated within the Incident Management 4. Building/maintaining Effective Relationships
The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help Support Team (IMST) within WHO country office and will be responsible for directing 5. Knowledge Sharing
countries, and to coordinator international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly case management response operations and providing technical expertise to the 6. Cultural and Gender awareness and sensitivity;
respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. MOH. The candidate will be accountable to the WHO Representative, under the direct
supervision and guidance of the WHO focal point (Cluster Lead) for COVID-19 case
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS management & Laboratory. The application should be sent on a sealed envelope by hand to:
The incumbent, technical focal point for community engagement, will report directly
to the Health Promotion Officer, under the overall guidance of the WHO Country Mrs Maureen HIRSCHFELD
Office. S/he will work closely with the relevant technical teams, ensuring that a) Key Tasks and Responsibilities World Health Organization
sociocultural factors are addressed in the formulation of public health interventions The following are the TORs and main tasks of the deployment: GABORONE
and b) frontline response staff with significant community interaction are prepared
to engage effectively with affected and/or at-risk communities. S/he will work closely 1. Support the strengthening of systems for overall case management and
with the Risk Communication Officer and the Communication Officer in the WHO laboratory to ensure rapid referral of cases and quality laboratory services
The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 May 2022 news Page 25

UB to help Primary Schools

ranging from high performance comput-
ing to research and innovation,” Doosan
said.
“We are looking forward to working
with more universities in the SADC re-

adopt ICT as a Teaching Tool

• Negotiations with local companies to develop tablets underway
• Professor Norris says UB’s partnership with Lenovo is open to all tertiary students
• Partnership answers Minister Letsholathebe’s call to bridge gaps created by outbreak of COVID-19
“Negotiations have been made but
they are at a preliminary stage,” Profes-
sor Norris told The Botswana Gazette in
an interview this week after UB launched
a Digital Entrepreneurship Pod (DEP) in
partnership with leading PC manufac-
turer, Lenovo.
“The partnership with Lenovo is open
to all young people in local tertiary insti-
tutions at no cost and the DEP will serve
as a co-creation platform where existing
and aspiring entrepreneurs are empow-
ered with digital tools and skills,” Norris
said.
“We are seeking funding from MoTE
(the Ministry of Tertiary Education) to
expand the DEP and so far we have em-
ployed three graduates to run it.” The
Vice Chancellor added that the partner-
ship will involve experts from Lenovo
coming to the country to impart knowl-
edge of their skills to Batswana students.
For his part, Thibault Doosan, the Gen-
eral Manager for Southern Africa Leno-
MPHO MATSHEDISO ICT gadgets to be used to aid primary vo, said the partnership with UB is the
school pupils in their learning, the Vice first partnership for Lenovo in the SADC
gion to showcase the full range of Leno-
vo solutions. Lenovo’s brand vision is to
provide smarter technology for all, hence
our agreement with UB to build an envi-
ronment where all students in the univer-
sity have the right platforms in order to
broaden their skills in computing as well
as learn, collaborate and innovate.”
“We are seeking
funding from MoTE
(the Ministry of
Tertiary Education)
to expand the DEP
and so far we have
employed three
graduates to run it.”
He described the partnership as part of
a long-term strategy with UB to further
develop the education sector. The part-
nership between UB and Lenovo South-
ern Africa comes after calls from the
Minister of Tertiary Education (MoTE),
Dr Douglas Letsholathebe, for local
universities to partner with companies

T
he University of Botswana (UB)
will soon launch a partnership
with a local company to develop
Chancellor of UB, Professor David Nor- to develop tablets that could be used in
region. “Lenovo works with a variety of
ris, has said. primary schools to bridge learning gaps
universities globally on different projects
brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Red Cross Societies Converge on Botswana for SAPRCS Conference

are at various stages of development, ne-
• National societies from southern Africa are in attendance cessitating the need for continued invest-
• National societies of Britain, Finland, Spain, Germany, Belgium ment in good leadership, capacity building
and creation of strategic partnerships with
and the Netherlands are also present governments and other partners.
• Governance and service delivery are among key agenda items Governance leadership is a challenge to
some of them, including in Zambia and
Zimbabwe. In each of the national societ-
GAZETTE REPORTER In an exclusive interview with The ies, improved accountability and financial
Botswana Gazette, the Secretary General management is required. National society
But despite the myriad challenges in a
region where the majority of countries fall
in the lower half of the UN Human De-
velopment Index, the IFRC has made sig-
nificant progress in creating structures and
strengthening governance, enabling the
delivery of successful programmes.
The conference will also be graced by
six European Red Cross national socie-
ties, namely the British, Finnish, Spanish,

C
ountries from across the world
have convened in Botswana for
a conference of the Southern Af-
rica Partnership of Red Cross Societies
(SAPRCS) that started at the Grand Palm
in Gaborone yesterday (Tuesday).
The conference, which is being hosted
by Botswana Red Cross Society (BRCS)
for the first time, is attended by presidents
and secretaries general from 10 Southern
African countries, including Angola, Es-
watini, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi,
Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia, and
from other parts of the world.
The Southern Africa Partnership of Red
Cross Societies is a network that brings to-
gether top leaders of the Red Cross move-
ment in Southern Africa and other inter-
national representatives from across the
world. The main aim of the conference is
to strengthen co-operation and collabora-
tion through their collective synergy and
to encourage and challenge each other to
be better leaders of their respective or-
ganisations. It is also a platform to engage
with donors on possible collaboration and
support as they prepare for the internation-
al Geneva Conference which will be held
in Switzerland in June.
Cross Society, Kutlwano Mokokomani,
said hosting the conference is part of
BRCS’s role to coordinate and encourage
other partners to collectively contribute to
the Southern African Movement’s effec-
tiveness.
“This is a very big and important three
days’ conference where the leadership of
different Red Cross Societies will discuss
issues and table ideas which can better
the running of our organisations more ef-
fectively as well as to produce positive
results that are aligned to our mandate,”
Mokokomani said.
“Representatives from all the countries
we expected have all arrived and we will
be converging here for three days to ex-
change ideas on how we can become bet-
ter organisations that will deliver the man-
date of Red Cross around the globe,” he
said, adding that the conference will also
gauge his organisation’s progress in terms
of delivery and other issues of governance.
The Red Cross exists in 192 countries
worldwide. Its mandate is to augment pub-
lic authorities in issues of disaster man-
agement, health and social services and
assist during conflicts such as war, among
others. The national societies in the region
operations in southern Africa reflect the German, Belgian and Netherlands organi-
digital challenges faced by the entire re- sations to observe and impart knowledge
gion, with capacity building in technical and skills on African leaders.
and digital skills a major priority.
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a quality and relevant education, while leaving enough room
for private sector participation and involvement.
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keen supporter of Gosemama Junior Secondary School in
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annual Prize Giving Ceremony. However, in 2019 Bomaid
Gosemang School Head, Bomaid CEO, signed a Memorandum of Agreement to adopt the school
Judith Ontibile Barttlet Moraki Mokgosana for a three-year period. Guided by its CSR Policy particularly;
to address issues that are of local, regional and of national
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Page 28 news Wednesday 18 May 2022 The Botswana Gazette

BOTSWANA ANTICIPATES B
KATLEGO RAKOLA the Ministry of Agriculture,
Mmoloki Khukhutha, told The
otswana is expected Botswana Gazette in an in-
to face a shortage of terview that shortage of man-

SHORTAGE OF SORGHUM sorghum because of a

poor harvest of the crop for the
2021/2022 season. Although
commercial farms, particular-
power was a factor in less sor-
ghum being ploughed this.
“The state of harvest is var-

Govt says not enough sorghum was planted ly in the Pandamatega project,
will realise a decent sorghum
ied from one area to another,”
Khukhutha said. “In some
areas a decent amount of sor-
harvest, not enough of the crop ghum was planted, especially
was planted in other areas. where the rains were good, but
in other areas the crop was im-
“In some areas a pacted by harsh conditions, in-
decent amount of cluding prolonged dry spells.”
The Botswana Agricultural
sorghum was planted, Marketing Board said it had
had just a month’s supply of
especially where the sorghum in reserve last March
and that it was seeking alter-
rains were good, but native suppliers outside the
country.
in other areas the The country consumes
crop was impacted around 60 000 metric tons of
sorghum per year but only 12
by harsh conditions, 000 hectares of the crop was
planted. Other crops such as
including prolonged sunflower, beans and maize
are said to have been planted
dry spells.” in good quantities and are ex-
(Pic:Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS PHOTO) pected to not be a challenge
Chief Scientific Officer of like sorghum.

“SLOW POPULATION First Day of Public Transport

GROWTH STIFLES Strike yields Nothing
ECONOMIC GROWTH” • Operators vow to extend strike until further notice
Analyst says a small population means less
impetus for govt to create jobs
• Government yet to meet the operators
KATLEGO RAKOLA

B
otswana’s slow population growth is inhibiting the econ-
omy from increasing at a higher rate, an independent
analyst has said.
According to the latest computation of the results of the popu-
lation census by Statistics Botswana, the population grew by
just 15 percent in the last decade to 2.3 million.
This translates into an annual growth rate of 4 percent, which
means Botswana’s population grew by around 200 000 people
since 2011.
Independent analyst Segopotse Bobe says a slow population
growth has a negative effect on livelihoods because economic
development takes longer.
“We already have a strain on Botswana’s workforce,” Bobe
said in an interview. “So when the population remains stagnant
employment opportunities will be hard to come by.”
This is because the government is not compelled to stimu-
late the economy further to cater for a growing population, she
added. “Government does not have any pressure to create op- Public transport operators suspended service to demand an increase of public transport fares. (Pic:Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS PHOTO)
portunities for employment,” Bobe said.
For the situation to change, the government must devise dif- SESUPO RANTSIMAKO However, by close of the first communicate or at least meet us
ferent ways of stimulating the economy. This includes increas- day of the strike the government is an indication that they are not

C
ing government spending on sectors such as infrastructure de- ommuters are anticipat-
velopment. ing an extended unavail-
ability of public transport
Bobe said the country must work harder to catalyse foreign
following failure by the govern-
exchange by attracting investors to undertake mega projects in ment to address operators’ de-
Botswana. mand to adjust fares.
The analyst said because of its sluggish population growth, The operators embarked on a
Botswana will continue to struggle to realise exponential eco- nationwide strike this morning
nomic growth. “This translates into a stagnant Botswana econ- to mount pressure on the govern-
ment to address their grievances.
omy,” she pointed out.
Their contention is that they are
“Population growth means more jobs are created, more money running at a loss after several re-
is in circulation and there is a positive impact on the economy. cent fuel price increases.
In Botswana’s case, it is the opposite and sectors like infrastruc- The operators are also pointing
ture will continue to be muted for some time.” to exorbitant prices of spares and
transport service fees.
authorities were yet to meet or
communicate with the operators.
The Chairman Botswana Bus
Operators Association (BBOA),
Tirafalo Mponang, told The Bot-
swana Gazette that they have re-
solved to extend the strike until
the government addresses their
concerns.
“Since we embarked on the
strike this morning, we are yet
to get any communication from
the government, specifically the
ministry of transport,” Mponang
said.
“Failure by the government to
bothered by our suspension of
public transport services or the
well-being of citizens.”
The Chairman of Botswana
Taxi Association (BTA), Le-
kgowa Balopi, said much the
same. “We are yet to receive any
communication from the authori-
ties,” he confirmed.
At the time of going to press
the Minister of Transport and
Public Works, Eric Molale, was
yet to respond to Gazette enquir-
ies.
The Botswana Gazette Wednesday 18 May 2022
Is it Time for a National Security Strategy Review?
Do we have enough oversight of our intelligence to ensure that information collected under a former
administration is not used for blackmail, extortion or political manipulation? How do we know for certain that
going after certain people and institutions isn’t about protecting the current administration’s involvement
in past abuses? PUSETSO MORAPEDI of the Centre for Public Integrity raises these questions and
concludes that it is time for real oversight of Botswana’s intelligence services as democratic institutions
(Pic:Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS PHOTO)
I
have been thinking about the intel-
ligence agency. When one part of the
body begins to be cancerous, you have
options. To cut out the cancer and/or un-
dergo chemotherapy or let it grow until it
poisons the entire body, killing other or-
gans and the entire body.
Democratic institutions are parts of the
same body. They ought to function opti-
mally to service the body for its own good.
The moment the kidney begins to fight the
liver, doctors must check what is going on.
Why is the kidney believing it can fight
the liver? Can the liver fight back? Should
it even fight back? Are there processes in
place for clean fighting?
BCP to explore Ways of working with AP
• Says AP is the only
political party that recently
showed like-mindedness
• Saleshando says UDC has
slipped from its founding
constitution
SESUPO RANTSIMAKO
B
otswana Congress Party (BCP)
has decided to explore ways of
working with the Alliance for
Progressives (AP) ahead of the 2024
general elections, BCP president, Du-
melang Saleshando, has revealed.
Addressing a BCP leadership forum
in Palapye over the weekend, Sale-
shando said doing so was in accord-
ance with a 2015 congress resolution.
“In 2015 congress in Kanye resolved
that the party should go and work with
like-minded political parties,” he not-
ed.
“By that time, we went with the Um-
brella for Democratic Change (UDC)
because it was like-minded with the
BCP. If we continue advising the UDC
that it has slipped from its founding
constitution and get rejected, surely we
news
Going back to the intelligence agencies,
there is reason why security scholars speak
of security sector governance (SSG), re-
form (SSR) and transformation (SST). The
principles of good SSG are accountability,
transparency, the rule of law, participa-
tion, responsiveness, effectiveness and ef-
ficiency. SSR is the political and technical
process of improving state and human se-
curity by making security provision, man-
agement and oversight more effective and
more accountable within a framework of
democratic civilian control, rule of law and
respect for human rights (DCAF, 2017)1.
1 Geneva Centre for the
Democratic Control of Armed Forces,
Dumelang Saleshando and Wynter Mmolotsi (Pic:Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS PHOTO)
are no longer like-minded.”
“This is why the BCP leadership
has taken a decision to start exploring
possible ways of working with the AP
in the coming general elections. It is
worth noting that the BCP has expecta-
tions from its membership. Further, it
is worth noting that we have the mani-
festo that guides us.”
Why have we had ‘struggle love’ with the
intelligence agency in Botswana? Which
principles have we overlooked in ensuring
that this part of the body operates in the in-
terest of the body - the people? Is it too late
to have proper oversight of the intelligence
community in Botswana in order to ensure
that it works for the public interest? Can
chemotherapy work or is it time to remove
the cancer? Would the cancer allow its re-
moval?
DCAF highlights some typical challeng-
es for democratic oversight of intelligence:
Discretionary authority, intelligence
professionals commonly have discretion-
ary authority to make independent deci-
sions, and make many such decisions in
the course of their work. To ensure that in-
dependent decision-making is as sound as
possible, it is important for management to
instil a culture of professionalism based on
respect for good governance and the rule of
law. The secrecy in bureaucracy ought to
be managed as well, applying principles of
good governance.
Political will because of the level of
secrecy involved in the intelligence ser-
vices, ensuring that their accountability is
not necessarily useful for winning votes.
This means that elected representatives
may lack incentives to invest their time in
legislative or executive oversight of intel-
ligence. Political decision makers may also
prefer to protect themselves from the con-
“Intelligence Oversight”, SSR
Backgrounder Series (Geneva: DCAF,
2017)
He then appealed to BCP mem-
bers to not be intimidated by threats
that should their party leave UDC,
they will be punished in 2024 gen-
eral elections. “As the BCP leader-
ship, we remain firm and unshaken
by these threats,” Saleshando said.
Reached for comment, the Secretary
General of the BCP, Goretetse Kekgo-
Page 29
sequences of certain decisions by preserv-
ing ‘plausible deniability’. Without over-
sight, political manipulation thrives.
Exaggerated threat perceptions. Per-
ceived threats to national security can be
used to justify actions that may be dispro-
portionate to the threat and damaging to
the principles of democratic governance,
human rights and the rule of law.
We need to note that not well governed,
the intelligence services are usually a criti-
cal element in preserving authoritarian or
totalitarian regimes, causing insecurity
amongst citizens and other institutions. Do
we have enough oversight of our intelli-
gence to ensure that information collected
under a former administration is not used
for blackmail, extortion or political manip-
ulation? How do we know for certain that
going after certain people and institutions
isn’t about protecting the current adminis-
tration’s involvement in past abuses? How
do we make sure that national security is
not abused as a reason for benevolent tyr-
anny over other democratic institutions?
It is time for a public review of the se-
curity sector and its governance, as well
as threats to national security. It is time to
have secrecy governance and confidential-
ity that make sense where we have inde-
pendent, even when interlocking, oversight
institutions with clear mandates for access
to information on intelligence agency ac-
tions. It is time for an assured high level
of professionalism, political independence
and effective oversight to ensure that intel-
ligence analysis does not over- or under-
estimate the danger of a threat to national
security. It is time for the real oversight of
the intelligence services as democratic in-
stitutions.
negile, explained that like-minded par-
ties establish relationships for policy
development and joint programmes.
“Bilateral relations between the AP and
the BCP have nothing to do with the
UDC,” Kekgonegile told The Gazette
in an interview. “It is about establish-
ing a relationship for policy develop-
ment and joint programmes.”
“There are all-
opposition party
2024 election talks
to be started soon
and they will give
directions as far as
the 2024 elections
are concerned,”
He added that an electoral pact for
2024 that is to be discussed “soon”
will set the tone for other issues for
all opposition parties. “There are all-
opposition party 2024 election talks to
be started soon and they will give di-
rections as far as the 2024 elections are
concerned,” he said.
Page 30
MANUAL WORKERS UNION WINS BIG
FOR LOW SCALE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
P2.5K is the minimum wage
(Pic:MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO)
GAZETTE REPORTER
T
he Botswana Manual Workers
Union (BMWU) has succeeded in
its bid to convince the government
to set P2 500 as the minimum wage in Bo-
US-based
Nollywood Star
to inspire Local
Creatives Peace may return
•
•
Best film documentary to be sent to Silicon Valley Film Festival
Chike Nwoffiah to run workshop from 27 August to 1st September
MPHO MATSHEDISO
T
he founding director of the
Silicon Valley Film Festi-
val in California in the US,
Chike Nwoffiah, in conjunction with
Ngwana Africa, will hold a film fes-
tival in Gaborone in October this
year to assist local creatives gain ex-
posure to the international market.
The Director of Garero Multime-
dia Agency, Fumani Tekere, told
The Botswana Gazette in an inter-
view this week: “The festival will be
held under the theme “From Africa
to the World: Positioning Your Film
for Film Festivals and Global Mar-
kets” and will start off with a five-
day training workshop from August
27 to September 1 at the Botswana
International Trade Fair.
“The class will highlight practi-
cal tips on what filmmakers from
the African continent and the global
African diaspora need to know and
news
tswana, The Botswana Gazette has estab-
lished.
This comes days after the government
and the Botswana Federation of Pub-
lic, Private and Parastatal Sector Unions
(BOFEPUSU) agreed to increase public
do in order to expand their horizon
of influence, position their films for
better global acceptance and make
them more competitive in interna-
tional film festivals and markets. We
have mobilised 50 creatives so far.”
Tekere, who is a Creative Consul-
tant, added that participants will be
awarded certificates of attendance
at the end of their training. “From
the training we are looking to send a
one-hour documentary to the festival
in Silicon Valley,” he said.
“Prior to the announcement of our
partnership with Silicon Valley, two
Batswana had already expressed in-
terest in being a part of our initia-
tive.”
Subsequent to the Silicon Valley
African Film Festival in October,
Garero Multimedia Agency and
Ngwana Africa will host Botswana
International Film Festival 2023 in
Palapye at a venue to be announced.
service salaries by 5% across the board.
The two parties, BMWU and the gov-
ernment, concluded negotiations on condi-
tions of service yesterday (Tuesday) after
days of trying to find common ground. In
2019, BMWU said six cooperating trade
unions had entered into a collective labour
agreement with the employers for P2 500
to be the lowest pay in the public service
by June 2020
BMWU had decried the 5 percent across-
the-board increment, saying it would not
add any meaningful value to many of its
members in lower salary brackets.
The union’s chief negotiator, Robert Ra-
basimane, has confirmed that the govern-
ment has finally acceded to their request.
“Our meeting has since come to an end and
I am happy to reveal that after many years
of trying to persuade the government to set
a minimum wage of P2 500 and we will be
waiting for the government to implement it
soon,” Rabasimane said.
BMWU pulled out of BOFEPUSU ahead
of the negotiations, citing divergent philos-
ophies. “We decided to have separate sal-
ary engagements with the government be-
cause BOFEPUSU did not agree with us on
our position that the lowest paid employees
should be awarded a significant increment
in a pyramid structure,” Rabasimane said.
He added that BOFEPUSU was for an
increment across the board and that BOFE-
PUSU wanted a mere inflationary cushion
while the union wanted a salary increment.
“Thirdly, we wanted all the issues that we
negotiated and agreed with the government
to Mozambique
• SADC Standby Force to change tack from combat to peacekeeping
• BDF has liberated formerly terrorist-held village of Mueda
LETLHOGILE MPUANG
T
he Islamic insurgency in Mozam-
bique’s Cabo Delgado province
may soon come to an end, thanks of
intervention of the SADC Standby Force
to restore peace and harmony in the coun-
try on the southeastern coast of southern
Africa.
The Deputy Commander of the SADC
Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM), Briga-
dier Simon Barwabatsile, told this pub-
lication that they were preparing to tran-
sit from Scenario 6 to Scenario 5, which
means change of tack from combat to
peacekeeping.
The Cabo Delgado insurgency began in
2017 when jihadists sought to establish an
Islamic state along the East African coast.
Hundreds of civilians have been killed
while thousands remain displaced.
Brigadier Borwabatsile revealed during
Vice President Slumber Tsogwane’s visit
to Mozambique this week that they intend
to begin transition to Scenario 5 before the
end of July but much will depend on the
situation on the ground evolves. However,
The Gazette understands that SAMIM will
remain with adequate military capacity for
Wednesday 18 May 2022 The Botswana Gazette
in 2019 to be implemented but BOFEPU-
SU believed that some of the things should
not be implemented,” he said.
According to the Pemandu Associates
Salary Review Report that was prepared
for the government in 2019, salary reviews
in Botswana have generally been prompted
by the rising cost of living (once it is above
6 percent), an increase of government rev-
enue beyond 40 percent, and GDP growth
of more than 6 percent.
Among other things, Pemandu bemoaned
the government salary structure over many
limitations that made it difficult to acquire
and retain the necessary skills and compe-
tencies to transform the public service sec-
tor into a high performing organisation.
“The salary range is narrow, with no
overlaps, making it difficult for an em-
ployee to advance in terms of salary,” the
report noted. “Many of the employees are
stagnant at the ceiling of their salary grade,
waiting for a vacancy to occur in the higher
grade for a promotion opportunity.”
The report recommended a redesign of
the government salary structure with a view
to have broad bands that get broader at the
higher grades with a high degree of overlap
between one range and another. Pemandu
Associates also recommended the phasing
out of the scarce skills allowance, which at
the time was costing the government P32
million per year.
More significantly, the report recom-
mended right-sizing the public service
through a deliberate programme of out-
sourcing services to the private sector.
combat, should the need arise.
The SADC troops have managed to
eliminate more than 20 terrorists since ar-
riving in the Cabo Delgado region in July
2021, among them several extremist lead-
ers.
SADC troop and military equipment
contributing countries are Angola, Bo-
tswana, the Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa,
Tanzania and Zambia. A 1 000-strong
contingent from Rwanda has also been de-
ployed to Mozambique.
Meanwhile, The Botswana Gazette is in-
formed that the Botswana Defence Force
(BDF) contingent has reclaimed and se-
cured most of the areas in war-stricken
Mueda, which is one of the biggest vil-
lages in the Cabo Delgado province.
Sector Five Commander Lieutenant
Colonel Molebi Silas confirmed that life
had begun to return to normality in Mueda
Village and that there was barely any sign
of life when the BDF was first deployed to
the area.
Botswana has contributed 359 troops
to SAMIM, making it the second largest
number after South Africa. Two BDF has
soldiers on the mission have died.
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(Pic:MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO)
Zebras-Tunisia T
clash set for
Francistown
Arendse’s decision to drop
Ditlhokwe backfires
Ditlhokwe dropped as Supersport now face tense last
day action to qualify for next season’s MTN8
BONGANI MALUNGA
Z
ebras defender Thatayaone
Ditlhowe was dropped to the
bench by Supersport United’s
interim head coach Andre Arendse last
weekend as the club lost 3-1 against
Baroka FC in the DSTV Premiership.
Ditlhokwe made his return from injury
last week against Moroka Swallows as
a late substitute.
When fit and available, Ditlhokwe
was a regular starter under previous
head coach Kaitano Tembo. Ditlhok-
we is regarded as one of the team’s
leaders as demonstrated by their bet-
ter clean sheet percentage when he is
involved.
The club conceded three goals in a
single game for the second time in the
last seven games, interestingly this has
all happened in the former Township
sport Page 31
dium used to offer the national team
in the past. Staging international
games at the Obed Itani Chilume
arena was once a good omen for the
Zebras as they recorded memora-
ble wins over the likes of Mali and
Burkina Faso with the crowd setting
up an electrifying atmosphere that
often unsettled visiting teams.
However, the team lost its invin-
cibility at the stadium on October
16, 2016 when they lost 2-1 against
Uganda with Khalid Aucho silenced
the crowd with a second half strike
to win the game in the 2017 AFCON
Qualifiers. Mauritania followed
suit on June 2017 when Mohamed
Abdellahi Soudani scored with 13
minutes remaining to ensure a 1-0
win for his side in the 2019 AFCON
Qualifiers.
Angola then recorded a win in Bo-
tswana’s second city as well in the
2019 qualification campaign. The
Zebras finished the 2019 qualifiers
without a win at home in the group
stage, the only bright spot was a 0-0
BONGANI MALUNGA draw against Burkina Faso.
The 2021 AFCON Qualifiers also
he Africa Cup of Nations
saw the Zebras lose at the Obed
(AFCON) 2023 Group J
Itani Chilume Stadium against
qualifier between Botswa-
Zimbabwe on March 21 last year.
na and Tunisia is set to take place
The Zebras will have to turn their
in Francistown at the Obed Itani
home form around in the latest AF-
Chilume Stadium in Francistown
CON Qualifiers. One of the key
on June 5. The clash will be both
reasons why Botswana qualified for
teams’ second group game of the
the 2012 AFCON tournament was
qualification stage.
their impressive home form as the
Zebras will be hoping to bring
team fed off the home support at the
back the positive energy that the sta-
UB Stadium.
Rollers player’s absence. The club had
previously conceded three goals in a
single match only once in 22 league
games.
This past Saturday Ditlhokwe was
an unused substitute as he could only
watch from the sidelines as his team
shipped in three goals o set up a tense
last day match. Ditlhokwe had previ-
ously not been benched when fit this
season but he has so far been on the
bench in the last two games under Ar-
endse.
The weekend defeat will see the
club needing to win in their last game
of the season against Orlando Pirates
to qualify for next season’s MTN8.
The club is level on points with ninth
placed Golden Arrows with one game
to go. Supersport has never finished
outside the top eight in the Premier
Soccer League (PSL) era.
Thatayaone Ditlhokwe
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Mixed feelings for Ngele after relegation survival

preserved the club’s DSTV
Premiership status for next
season, they avoided partic-
ipating against lower league
opposition in a mini tour-
nament playoff that could
have seen them relegated if
they had performed badly
in the contest.
The club has a comfort-
able four-point cushion be-
tween themselves and 15th
TSOTSO NGELE
placed Moroka Swallows
with one game to go. Their
BONGANI MALUNGA ensured that Mogakolodi
next game will be consid-
Ngele’s Chippa United will
On a personal note for
Ngele, the survival the sur-
vival has also preserved the
player’s record of never be-
ing relegated in the South
African league. Despite
keeping up the personal re-
cord Ngele was once again
left out of the club’s match-
day squad for the all im-
portant clash against Swal-
lows. As previously stated
by Gazette Sport, the player
has seen only 45 minutes of
league action in 2022.
persport United, Bidvest
Wits, Tshakhuma Tsha
Madzivandila (which ac-
quired Bidvest Wits’ league
status), Black Leopards
and his current employers,
Chippa.
Out of all the clubs he
played for, only Black
Leopards played in the
relegation playoffs dur-
ing the 2019/2020 season.
Leopards ended up surviv-
ing as they won the tourna-
ment courtesy of a 2-0 win

L
ast weekend’s 0-0 ered a “dead rubber” as they Ngele has represented the over the defunct Ajax Cape
not participate in the pro-
draw against Mo- will have nothing more to now defunct Platinum Stars, Town to stay in the league.
motional/relegation play-
roka Swallows has play for. Mamelodi Sundowns, Su-
offs this season. The point

The FA Cup Results

Concealed Vital Data Eleven Angels which also lost to
Tafic To Relegate Police XI, Calendar Stars lost to
Gaborone United and went on to
Molefhi Kannemeyer Obenne draw against Peace Makers. Black
Forest which lost to Jwaneng Gal-

A
aron Levenstein once
said, “statistics are like bi-
kinis. What they reveal is
suggestive, but what they conceal
is vital.” This can be cognitively
applied in football especially
since data is readily available.
In the Orange FA Cup’s last 32
games, all the teams that played
in that weekend and lost their
games, went on to lose their next
respective league games, for ex-
ample Red Sparks lost to BIUST
All Stars and lost their league
game to Holy Ghost. Security
axy went on to lose to Holy Ghost,
which unfortunately lost on pen-
alties to BDF XI. Though Holy
Ghost lost to BDF XI, but it was
through penalties, not 90minutes,
that’s why the walloped Forest,
they had an edge over them.
The circumstantial reason why
Tafic game didn’t finish during
that weekend, it’s because it didn’t
not fulfill the last 16 pattern,
where all the away teams were
winning. Tafic stubbornly could
subscribe to the pattern. That’s Tlhalosang Tshireletso(Pic:Sportsnation Bw/FACEBOOK)
why it was replayed and played as

Tshireletso Sets a New Triple Jump

Systems walloped Mochudi an odd game. On the flip side, and
Centre Chiefs, 2 – 0 and Centre notoriously so, Matebele benefited
Chiefs went on to lose to Tlok- against all odds.

National Record after 23 Years

weng United 1 – 0 in the league.
Simultaneously, all the teams
that won their last 32 games went
onto win next their league games.
This was demonstrated by Holy
Ghost 2 - 1 win over Orapa Unit-
The FA Cup’s results and the
trickle - down effect to league per-
formance and results have gone
against a theory of ordinary con- Gazette Reporter qualified for the Africa senior championships
firmation bias, which Loftman, which I am targeting nothing but a podium fin-
M (2016) describes as, “the most ish,” he said.

ed in the FA Cup, then went on
to beat Red Sparks 1 – 0 in the
league encounter, Matebele FC 1
- 0 win over Prisons Xl, then beat
Broadhurst 2 – 0 in the Debswan
first division league game, Black-
Forest won 1 - 0 against Moru-
pule Wanderers in the FA Cup
and went on to hammer Mochudi
Rovers 1 – 0 in the league. This
pattern coincidently remained
consistent across various leagues
in our leagues, you won in the FA
cup last 32 game, you will win
your next league game. You lose
in the FA cup last 32, you will
lose your next league game.
In the FA Cup’s last 16 games,
all the teams that belong to first
division, which lost their games
in 90 minutes and were home in
that weekend, went on to draw
their league games. Aptly so,
this excluded Tafic, which didn’t
oblige to the pattern and had its
game replayed at a different time
to address the unique occurrence.
Nico United lost to Sua Flamin-
goes and went on to draw with
significant bias that relates to sport
and talent identification, where
people seek information that sup-
ports their opinion, rather than
looking for objective information
and using flexible thinking to ad-
just their opinion based on facts
and fair analysis.” These patterns
went against most people’s think-
ing and opinions on determining
the next league results for most
teams.
Tafic Sporting Club and its well
- wishers are perennial subscrib-
ers to a cognitive bias theorem,
which according to Loftman, “is a
mistake in reasoning, evaluating,
remembering or other cognitive
process, often occurring as a result
of holding onto one’s preferences
and beliefs regardless of contrary
information.” Obviously with the
above FA Cup’s results patterns,
we expected Tafic to win but alas,
the succumbed to Matebele . Can
we safely say, this is the year Tafic
will relegate to division 1 league?
Is it what these statistics are sug-
gesting?
T
lhalosang Tshireletso’s performance at the
of the just ended Debswana National Ath-
letics Championships became the high-
light of the weekend when he broke the national
triple jump set by Gable Garenamotse 23 years
ago. The Machaneng native set a new national
record after jumping 16.77m in Francistown on
Saturday surpassing Garenamotse’s 16.66m he
recorded in July 1999 at the national champions.
Tshireletso who specialises in triple jump and
long jump broke into the national team in 2008
when he competed in the junior team events. His
performance earned him a qualification for the
Africa Senior Championships slated for Mauri-
tius later this month which will be his first since
he joined athletics. In a subsequent interview with
Gazette Sport after his performance, Tshireletso
said he is excited to have broken the national re-
cord on his first attempt in triple jump this year.
“I am very happy to have written my name in
the history books of Botswana Sport, which is
something that I have always wanted to achieve.
This was my first performance of the year in
triple jump and I have long predicted that I will
jump a national record before the end of this year
and indeed it happened. I am also happy that the
legendary Garenamotse was there and witnessed
my performance and I felt so great. To be honest
it still hasn’t sunken in that I am the new national
record holder, but I am very happy that I have
He further stated that he intends to qualify for
the highly anticipated Commonwealth Games
slated for Birmingham in July and to continue set-
ting new records that will eventually qualify him
for the World championships. “I am very proud
of myself and it is a true reflection of hard work
from my side, I have long wanted to qualify for
the Africa Championships but my progress has
been hindered by injuries since 2014. I believe
that this is the time that I have to prove myself
beyond reasonable doubt and I have confidence in
myself. From here my focus will be on qualifying
for the highly anticipated commonwealth games
and I am going to do my best to do so,” added
Tshireletso.
For his part Botswana Athletics Association
(BAA) Vice President administration Oabona
Theetso said they are thrilled with Tshireletso’s
performance which they deemed the highlight of
the weekend following his brilliant showing. “We
are very happy about his performance, and it re-
ally shows that there is talent in Botswana espe-
cially amongst this young generation. They never
cease to amaze us, it is now a norm that every
championship we either have a new record or a
qualification for the international events and we
are really happy. We commend the coaches on the
good job they are doing at their respective clubs,
and we are confident that Botswana can shock the
world again as they always do,” he said.
 Saturday1-0 victory
with moreover
thanGilport. have lostprove
Theykara-
300 junior andmatch
only one rectifysince
the the
matter, but weofwere
beginning letes. The hall was under construction all
the league Sensei George Tshikare and China Metswi
last year whereas Gilport Lions
tekas (boys and girls) competing for na- droppedsurprised
to to
positionreturn
12 to
withthe dojo
only with
nine our
points ju-
from along and we were extending it, so it was
10 while the Seniors will be coached by Sen-
games.
tional team slots excluding spectators and niors and the situation is still the same. We handed to us so we can test it before we can sei Christopher Ponatshego and Kaone
The Botswana Gofficials which took the numbers to over
azette Wednesday 18 May 2022 have seen some of the Board sport Members of officially open it and we have observed a Kgorotlhe. Page 33

1 sPorT Briefs With Bongani Malunga

Jwaneng galaxy
DITLHOKWE’S SUPERSPORT IN AJUnioR
Wydad likely
Redeploys
“MUSTteam
to play a
Radipotsane
WIN” GAME AGAINST PIRATES
1 to U-20 weakened team against OCK
1
T K
hatayaone Ditlhokwe’s seventh placed Supersport United has an opportunity to eclipse fourth placed Orlando Pirates in the league standings when the

T
two sides clash at 7.30pm tonight (Wednesday). If Ditlhokwe’s club wins,has
theyredeployed
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on long
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with Pirates but they willcoach
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to theBoyo
fourth spot
he football Club assistant head
due to holding a superior goal difference. SupersportRadipotsane
also has two games
to theinclub’s
hand over abeloHeSeakanyeng
Pirates.
junior team. has previouslyand served
Tumisang
as theOrebonye’s
head coach chances
before the current gaffer Mokwena of qualifying Radipotsane
Ramoreboli. for the CAFwas Confederation
roped in fromCup
Bo-could be
tswana Football Association (BFA) where he once took charge of the Zebras and National oppo-
strengthened by the likelihood of their next league
Under 20 team. nents, Wydad Casablanca, resting their best players for the CAF
Champions League final. Olympique Club Khouribga (OCK) are
22 BOTSWANA
aFCon 2021 pRiZePREMIER LEAGUE
monies inCReased and RESULTS
VaR in Use in all matCHes
scheduled to face Wydad in the Botola Pro (Moroccan Premier
League) on Sunday. However, Wydad will also compete in the
Champions League final eight days later. Wydad will be tempted

T
Sasa Klass, pic (dudewiththething)
heUnited
Orapa Confederation of African Football 0 (CAF)
0 has increased
Township Rollers the prize money of the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of
Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon and has also introduced the to use
rest of
their regular
Video startersReferee
Assistant to prevent injuries
(VAR) before
in all an all impor-
matches.
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed African football spectacular got a US$ 1,850M prize money increase. Winners as they
Masitaoka FC 1 3 BDF XI tant continental final. This could work in OCK’s advantage
walk away United
with US$5m, Runners up US$2.75M, would now have a better chance to win the game and get closer to
Gaborone 1 1the Semi-Finalists
Security Systems US$2.2M and the Quarterfinalist get US$1.75M. The
competition run from the 9th of January until 6th of February 2022. securing CAF Confederation Cup football.
Gilport Lions 0 1 Police XI
Nico United Supporters (Pic:Nico United Sporting Club/FACEBOOK)
3 MR Highlanders 1 0 Extension Gunners
soUtHeRn epiC CyCling CHallenge ReBRands FRom Kgosi malope ii CyCling CHallenge 2 Bondo set to officiate
Nico backTin the Premier
Notwane 3 2 Morupule Wanderers
he newly rebranded Southern Epic Cycling Challenge, previously
Fighters known as Kgosi Malope II Cycling Challenge,
DRC-Sudan clash
Prisons xi 2 1 Mogoditshane
returns bigger and better in the year 2022 slated for first week of March. The organisers of the event said the re-

League against odds J

branding exercise is geared towards placing the cycling challenge on an international standard, to propel and chain
into a qualifying and or training challenge before other world known cycling oshuameets
Bondoacross the region.
has been appointed to officiate the AFCON
2023 Qualification clash between Sudan and the Democrat-
ic Republic of Congo (DRC) on June 8. The matchday two
Gazette Reporter last year in May and I was voted to the Premier League has been assignment will take place at the El Hilal Stadium in Omdur-
the chairman. With my vast expe- secured, they will up their efforts man. Bondo will be assisted by his countrymen Kitso Sibanda,

F
ive years after they bade rience in sports management and to find sponsors. Tilolo Molefe and Tirelo Mositwane who will be the fourth of-
the Premier League fare- strong committee, we agreed to “Yes, it’s tough but we have ficial.
well, Selebi-Phikwe side, make it a point that the team re- scheduled meetings with busi-
Nico United have bounced back turns where it belongs,” Segweni ness people in Phikwe to request
to the elite league. Many thought
Nico’s relegation had sounded
said. them to come on board and help 3 Botswana Premier
the team. We are very positive
the death knell as Selebi-Phikwe
faced a bleak economic future
Another that a certain company will heed
to our plea. Hopefully the mine League weekend results
which impacted the livelihood of
the club. former Premier will open soon and help us,” he
said. BDF XI 0 0 Security Systems
But like a phoenix the First
Division North side is back in League side, He indicated that they intend
to retain the bulk of the youthful Masitaoka 2 2 Morupule Wanderers
big time football following a 0-0 squad but will also make a few
draw against Maun Terrors on
Saturday. Second placed Eleven
Black Forest is additions in order to compete in
the Premier League.
Mogoditshane Fighters 1 4 Sua Flamengoes
Orapa United 2 1 Extension Gunners
Angels lost 1-0 Chadibe FC on
the same day to hand Nico the
losing steam Angels and third placed Santa
Green are now primed to battle Prisons XI 0 1 Gilport Lions
passport to the Premier League
with three games remaining. Ma- at a critical for the second position, which
carries a Premier League promo-
Notwane 0 4 Police XI
jombolo’s promotion was never
in doubt as the side led from the junction of the tion play-off reward. Only a point
separates the two sides, with An-
Jwaneng Galaxy 0 1 Township Rollers

early stages of the season and gels ahead on 32.

stayed in command.
Nico was relegated in 2017 as
campaign. They Meanwhile, Holy Ghost’s pur-
suit for the Holy Grail in the First
4 Debswana First
the effects of BCL mine closure
began to take its toll on the team.
lost further Division South hit a speed hump
as they only recorded a draw
Division South results
The copper and nickel mine,
which closed in 2015, was the ground on against Matebele. The stalemate
saw Holy Ghost’s lead at the top
Matebele 0 0 Holy Ghost
club’s lifeblood as the key spon-
sor. After the mine closed, Nico Chiefs and Holy trimmed to five points with for-
mer Premier League side, Mo-
Mochudi Centre Chiefs
Black Forest
3
1
0
1
Mochudi Rovers
Motaung Young Fighters
lost a considerable number of chudi Centre Chiefs cranking up
stars most who migrated south for
greener pastures. In tatters, there
Ghost after the pressure with a 3-0 shellack-
ing of Mochudi Rovers in the
Red Sparks 1 1 UF Santos
was no hope for a Nico re-bound,
as cross town rivals, Satmos also
playing to a 1-1 Kgatleng derby on Saturday.
Three rounds of play remain in
Taung Young Strikers
Broadhurst United
1
0
0
3
Tlokweng United
Matebejana
began their own plunge into the
lower divisions. Against the tide, draw against the First Division South, pointing
to a thrilling finale with no clear
Nico has however, swum back to
the Premier League and will be basement side, cut favourites for the title. How-
ever, Chiefs could be smelling 5 Debswana First Division
rubbing shoulders with the top blood after breathing life to their
sides in the land next season.
From 19 games, Nico have tak-
Motaung Young campaign after a slow start to the
season. North results
en an unassailable 10-point lead
over Angels, in one of the most
Strikers Another former Premier
League side, Black Forest is los- Motlakase 1 3 Santa Green
one sided First Division North “We made thorough prepara- ing steam at a critical junction
title contests in recent seasons. tion during pre season. We also of the campaign. They lost fur- Maun Terrors 0 0 Nico United
Nico chairperson, Busani Segwe- managed to return all our last ther ground on Chiefs and Holy Chadibe FC 1 0 Eleven Angels
ni is elated at his team’s achieve- season’s squad and we beefed up Ghost after playing to a 1-1 draw
ment. as well. We secured good accom- against basement side, Motaung Peacemakers 1 1 Green Lovers
“The team bowed out from the modation facilities which cur- Young Strikers.
Premier league when the mine TAFIC SC 1 0 Miscellaneous
rently accommodate all our play- However, they still remain in
closed and for the past five years ers from the BCL liquidator. This contention for both automatic Sankoyo Bush Bucks 2 1 Calendar Stars
it has been difficult to return the has helped us to take care and qualification and a play-off spot
team back to the Premier league. monitor our players,” he added. as they are a point behind Chiefs
A new committee was ushered Segweni said now that promotion and six adrift of Holy Ghost.
Page 34 SPORT Wednesday 18 May 2022 The Botswana Gazette

Boitekanelo College to
stage 15km race
GAZETTE REPORTER walker of the event will be the Minister of
Health Edwin Dikoloti who is set to be one

B
oitekanelo College will continue its
silver jubilee celebrations by stag-
ing a 15km race this Saturday from
6am. The marathon will be staged at the
college’s main campus in Tlokweng fea-
turing three categories of races namely;
5km, 10km and the grand 15km race.
The college’s main objective for staging
the race is to live up to their Corporate So-
cial Responsibility (CSR) ethos by giving
back to the community. The college has
confirmed that they will build a house for a
family in Tlokweng with all proceeds gen-
erated by the races.
Sponsors of the race include Access
Bank, Yarona FM, Orange, FMRE and
Abaricom while the Gaborone Striders are
the official partners of the event. The chief
of the main attractions of the event.
“The marathon is part of Boitekanelo
College’s 15th anniversary celebrations.
All proceeds will go to building a less
privileged family in Tlokweng a house,”
the college’s spokesperson Queen Mosar-
we told Gazette Sport.
The president and founder of Boitekane- “The marathon is part of Boitekanelo College’s 15th anniversary celebrations.
lo College Tiroyaone Mampane told this
publication that they are planning to make
All proceeds will go to building a less privileged family in Tlokweng a house,”
the race an annual event with the aim of
helping more disadvantaged families with- ting room and a kitchen The family has event. We want to build more houses to
in their community. Boitekanelo College is been living in a house that was not condu- help more people in need of assistance. Our
set to build a house for a widowed woman cive for them. We got a lot of help from aim is to assist two families in a year in the
who is currently taking care of 12 children. our sponsors such as Access Bank, Yarona next editions of the charity race. This will
“It’s a charity race to help a disadvan- FM and Abaricom. Some sponsors offered be made possible by the support of the pri-
taged family in Tlokweng. We are set to assistance in cash while others assisted in vate sector, we encourage them to maintain
build a two bedroomed house with a sit- kind. This will eventually be an annual and join this initiative,” Mampane stated.

Sesinyi’s form CASH-STRAPPED BOBA

rewarded with FEARS FOR THE WORST
GAZETTE REPORTER country.

Zebras recall B
otswana Boxing Association
(BOBA) calendar of events
could reach an early impasse as
a result of low finances.
BOBA Publicity Secretary Moitshe-
phi Nkabiti told The Botswana Gazette
Sport that lack of finances have already
affected their calendar of events as evi-
denced by the failure to hold inter-club
tournaments and women international
championships recently.
He stated that their last competitive
event was in March this year adding
that the current could further affect their
plans of holding an annual general meet-
ing (AGM) scheduled for this weekend
in Palapye.
“We have a month now without a
tournament but they are supposed to be
held fortnightly, so we are here awaiting
funds. The major setback at this point is
that we have not been able to hold tour-
naments and World championships,” he
said.
Thabang Sesinyi (Pic; Jwaneng Galaxy FC/FACEBOOK) He further said the Association sub-
mitted their financials to the Botswana
National Sport Commission (BNSC) in
BONGANI MALUNGA
January this year and pleading for their
“We have held Under 17 tournaments
to compensate for the absence of school
sports in order to help us prepare for the
upcoming region 5 games to be held in
Malawi end of this year,” said Nkabiti.
He stated that the ongoing financial
situation will not deter them in terms of
planning, adding that they are thinking
of coming up with a strict women's tour-
nament.
“We have managed to hold an out of
school camp in Gaborone, a national
team camp in February and some ath-
letes event went to Lesotho and Mozam-
bique on a training,” added Nkabiti.
Nkabiti pleaded with private sector
companies to assist the code with financ-
es in order to achieve their objectives.
“Our sports has gone through a rough
patch and it is only ideal that we plead
and encourage the private sector to in-
vest in our code,” he said.
Recently BNSC adopted a new fund-
ing system which called for the categori-
zation of National Sporting Associations
(NSAs) as per Appendix 1 for the pur-
pose of funding in the 2021/2022 finan-
cial year.
Of the funds available for direct allo-

J
waneng Galaxy attacking midfielder-cum-forward Thabang Sesinyi’s red intervention. cations to NSAs, 56% has been allocated
hot form has been rewarded with a recall to the national team set up. “We are still yet to see whether we will to High Impact sports that are six (6) in
Sesinyi has been called up for the Zebras’ AFCON 2023 Qualifiers clash be able to go to an AGM over the week- number, 32%, 10% and 2% to middle
against Libya and Tunisia. end in Palapye but it should be noted that high, middle and low impact sports that
Less than three months ago the Jwaneng Galaxy star was snubbed by Zebras this is a major setback as this has affect- are 17,12 and 4 respectively in number.
interim head coach Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote in a move that puzzled the ed our plans,” said Nkabiti. BNSC Chief Executive Officer, Tuelo
local football fraternity as Sesinyi was scoring goals for fun. Sesinyi did not He stated that even though lack of fi- Serufho shared that the new funding
let the national team snub deter him as he continued his rich vein of form for nances is likely to affect their scheduled system was motivated by the need to
Galaxy as he scored against Notwane, Prisons XI (hat trick), Sua Flamengoes AGM, it is however critical that it should see sport contribute to the growth of the
and Mogoditshane Fighters between April and May. be held in order to allow the Association economy. “We are cognizant of the fact
At the moment, Sesinyi is the Botswana Premier League’s top scorer with President to update the committee on the that it takes a lot of investment to get re-
20 goals so far. Sesinyi has a decent goal return at international level, he was health status of the Association. sults even at an international level and
handed his competitive national team debut by Peter Butler in 2016 against “I am not at liberty to reveal how much we are not at that level of investment.
Comoros. He has 11 caps to his name with two goals against Angola and is needed to ensure the successful host- This leads to the same results and what
Burkina Faso. ing of our scheduled events because we call a hit and miss situation, “said
Botswana is in Group J of the 2023 AFCON Qualifiers, they have been these are internal issues,” he said. Serufho, explaining that through the new
drawn against Libya, Tunisia and Equatorial Guinea. Mpote’s charges will Nkabiti highlighted that despite fi- system BNSC will be able to guarantee a
travel to Libya on the week of May 30 for the first game before hosting Tuni- nancial challenges, the Association is certain level of consistency and be sure
sia on the week of June 14. The Zebras have not qualified for AFCON since pleased to have successfully held the
competing in their maiden campaign in 2012, the team will be aiming to emu- of medals as the old fashion of doing
Reba bona Ha scouting event across the things does not yield results.
late that feat in their Group J journey.
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The Botswana Gazette
Wednesday 18 May 2022
Makwala
Begins
Diamond
League
Season In
Birmingham
This
Weekend
Gazette Reporter
B
otswana’s most celebrated track runner, Isaac
Makwala will begin his Diamond League sea-
son this weekend in Birmingham, England
alongside other top ranked track and field athletes
across the world. The League will be held on the 21st of
May, in England’s one of the busiest cities and it will be
contested in 15 track and field main events following
the season’s opener in Doha, Qatar last week.
Makwala who recently announced his retirement at
the end of the season will compete in 400m despite
his recent switch to specializing in 100m and 200m.
He will be officially starting his preparations for the
upcoming World Championships and Commonwealth
Games where he qualified for 200m and 400m races.
He competed in 200m at the recent Gaborone Inter-
national Meet (GIM) and the Kip Keno Classic held
in Nairobi, Kenya fortnight ago where he finished 3rd
in both races (200m). In an exclusive interview with
Gazette Sport recently, Makwala said he is fully pre-
pared to compete against the best in the world after a
long time which he believes that it is a good platform to
ready for the highly anticipated global events.
“I will be in Birmingham this weekend for my first
Diamond League race of the year following my sub-
sequent preparatory races I participated in Botswana,
South Africa and Kenya recently. I am looking forward
to the tight competition from my rivals and we are both
wary of the threat that we are all posing to each other
simply because 400m is an open race. I like Diamond
Leagues because that is where I generate my income
Makwala (Pic:MONIRUL BHUIYAN/PRESS PHOTO)
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from hence the energy I invest in these races, they pay
good, and I won’t afford to miss them. I have confirmed
a total of 5 races this year and I believe it will be a good
platform to say my final goodbyes to my fans across the
world,” he said.
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Bronze medallist further
stated that he will be competing in 200m and 400m in
most races depending on the invitation which automati-
cally comes with the category of participation. “I re-
cently announced that I will be specialising in 200m
this year, as it will be my last and I plead with my fol-
lowers not to be confused because I will be participat-
ing according to the invite. However, most of my races
this year are in 200m. That’s where I'm putting all the
focus on. I have qualified for both 400m and 200m
at the upcoming international events such as World
Championships and the Commonwealth Games which
I intend to give my very best. There is a lot of pres-
sure for me because I am the defending champion of
the Commonwealth Games 400m and I also want to
retire with a World Champion medal in my cabinet,”
Makwala added.
From Birmingham Diamond league he will proceed
to Eugene, United States of America on the 28th of May
competing in 400m. Makwala has also confirmed his
participation in three Diamond League races in June
being Rabat, Morocco on the 5th , Rome, Italy on the
9th and finally Oslo, Norway on the 16th before he head
to back to the World Championships in Birmingham.
He will later be joined by the 800m track runner Nijel
Amos who is currently hard at work prior to the World
Championships.