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‘Botswana about
peace, democracy’

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courtesy call at the Office of the President yesterday. President Masisi said Botswana’s development journey had been all about peace and democracy, which had worked
well for the country. He pleaded with Dr Zacharopoulou to impress upon the G7 to seriously engage Botswana and reconsider the proposition to have a single node in
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President Dr Masisi (right) condoling the family of the late, Dr Dingake, his wife Ms Tebogo Dingake (second right) and sister Ms Mary Dingalo yesterday. The anti-apartheid
icon, died on Sunday aged 96. He will be buried on Sunday. Photo: Thompson Keobaletswe

‘Dingake embodiment of true Motswana’

Bonang Masolotate newspaper columnist as well in Bobonong on February 11, by the apartheid regime in 1965 returned to Botswana, joined
as being an author and human 1928. and sentenced to 15 years at politics and became a Member
GABORONE - The late Dr rights activist. He joined the African National Robben Island. of Parliament from 1994 to 1999.
Michael Dingake was a selfless The late Dr Dingake was born Congress in 1952, was arrested Upon his release in 1981, he BOPA
man whose love for humankind
transcended borders.
Commiserating with the
family in Mogoditshane
yesterday following the death
of Dr Dingake on Sunday,
President Dr Mokgweetsi
Ministry improves cross-border travel
Masisi said Dr Dingake, who
was once imprisoned at Robben By Jeremiah Sejabosigo and societies. skills of officials with a view to improving service delivery is
Island in South Africa for Further, she said they wanted ensure effective implementation the government of Botswana’s
his anti-apartheid activism, LOBATSE - The introduction to review the minimum wage of policies and programmes,” foremost priority,” she said.
was the embodiment of a true of 24-hour operation at Mamuno and labour laws to meet she said. She, therefore, said the theme
Motswana. Border Post and the use of the International Labour She said they were however, of the retreat: A re Chencheng:
He said Dr Dingake, who National Identity Cards (IDs) Organization (ILO) standards. still facing challenges in Removing Hindrances and
had gone for further studies in for cross border travel between She, however, said those three implementing some of the Unlocking Opportunities
South Africa, despised the racist Botswana and Namibia are projects were still in progress. commitments, and urged Towards Enhanced Productivity
tactics by the then South Africa among key achievements of the “Conclusion of the drafting officials to develop solutions and Improved Service Delivery,
government, adding that he was Ministry of Labour and Home of the Employment and Labour to those so that commitments was relevant considering
concerned about the well-being Affairs in the past financial year. Relations Bill is in progress and could be implemented without the challenges bedevilling
of fellow Africans. Labour and home affairs it is envisaged that the Bill will further delays. Botswana’s economy.
He noted that upon his return, minister Ms Annah Mokgethi be presented to Parliament in Ms Mokgethi further urged Speaking at the retreat, Office
the late Dr Dingake worked said this when officially opening 2024,” she said. officials to remove hindrances of the President chief of staff
for the University of Botswana the ministry’s leadership retreat The minister also said the and unlock opportunities Mr Boyce Sebetela asked the
before joining politics where he at the Big Valley Game Lodge Memorandum of Understanding towards enhanced productivity officials to espouse the Reset
was also in leadership. near Lobatse on Monday. on the establishment of a and improved service delivery Agenda in order to achieve
Dr Masisi said the deceased She said the two initiatives National Programme on in the ministry. effective service delivery.
eventually left for a new were geared towards facilitation Occupational Hygiene were “We need to unlock He said the Ministry of
political party which he led. of ease of cross border movement signed with Debswana, opportunities for investors, Labour and Home Affairs was
President Masisi said Dr between Botswana and Namibia. University of Botswana, companies, industries and like an oil of the economy.
Dingake was a humble and Further, she pointed that Botswana Chamber of Mines our people who are making He said they should improve
respected man who related well another milestone for the and Botswana Association of meaningful contribution to our their services to enable the
with people from across the ministry was commencement Occupational Hygiene. national budget. country to achieve high-income
political divide. of the online Societies Re- “This is to improve technical Reviving productivity and status. BOPA
Dr Dingake’s sister, Ms Mary registration in November 2023.
Dingalo thanked President She said the projects were part
Masisi for visiting the family of strategic areas geared towards
during their loss. reducing turnaround times, and
She said it demonstrated eliminating backlog in some
that Dr Masisi was a parent of the services provided by the
to all Batswana regardless of ministry.
their affiliations. A family Ms Mokgethi said the use
representative, Mr Letsweletse of IDs for cross border travel
Dingake told President Masisi between Botswana and Namibia
that the late Dr Dingake died on was piloted last year at Mamuno/
Sunday afternoon after falling Trans Kalahari Border Post, and
ill on Friday. later rolled out to Mohembo,
The late Dr Dingake was Ngoma and Kasane border posts.
a prominent figure in the She said other strategic
country’s opposition politics and projects the ministry aimed to
was once Botswana National implement in the past financial
Front (BNF) vice president. year included the development
In 1998 following a fallout of the Online Application
with the BNF leadership, he and Registration of passports,
led a break away party, the citizenship, births and deaths. 365 3592 / 3587 / 3593 / 3591
Botswana Congress Party, She added that the ministry
which he became its first wanted to implement the
president. Automated Civil Registration
He retired from active politics function for marriage
in 2004 and was a regular registration, change of surname
 Thursday April 11, 2024 No. 067 Page 3 DailyNews

Botswana seeks to enhance relations with France

By Olekantse Sennamose 1965. that record and had no intention France as the two countries want to borrow a leaf from you,”
Speaking during a courtesy of letting go of it, hence the shared common values and he said.
GABORONE - Botswana call by French Secretary of State expectation of the next general similar positions on multilateral He said that Botswana also
holds the record for being the Development and International elections in October as per the issues. had something to offer to France
longest, most stable multi-party Partnerships, Dr Chrysoula dictates of the Constitution. “We also want to reinvest in as it had land, minerals and a
democracy in Africa as the Zacharopoulou yesterday, President Masisi said Botswana engaging with France because market as well as capacity, which
country has held free and fair President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi intended to continue with the your economy and scientific Botswana wanted France to help
elections since the first ones in said Botswana prided herself on friendship and solidarity with prowess are such that we would develop.
“Since we have reached a level
of competency and capacity,
we need a different level of
assistance, especially that we are
now transitioning from resource
to knowledge-based economy,”
he said.
Dr Masisi therefore, called for
a technological and professional
assistance to push Botswana’s
pursuit of Information,
Communication Technology
agenda.
He said that such assistance
would come in handy in
Botswana’s intention to pursue
areas such as research in medical
diagnostic and animal vaccines
production.
Dr Masisi also stressed
Botswana’s desire to assist in
promoting peace and security
in Africa, which he said could
better be achieved with the
cooperation of France.
“Botswana looks to France
as a friend, to help in the
development of its jewellery,
cologne and therapeutic industry
as the French are well known in
those fields,“ President Masisi
said.
For her part, Dr Zacharopoulou
said the friendship between
the two countries was apparent
Dr Zacharopoulou (left) and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Lemogang kwape after signing a declaration of partnership called ‘Declaration during the tough period of
of Gaborone’ during a courtesy call at the Office of the President yesterday. The declaration lays out three key areas of cooperation in COVID-19.
which the two countries intend to enhance partnership, based on mutual interest in areas such as supporting sustainable agriculture, She said that her country
tourism and digital entrepreneurship. Photo:Phenyo Moalosi would be glad to work with
Botswana youth in areas such
as creatives , which would be

‘Botswana about peace, democracy’

beneficial to young people from
both countries.
Such, she said, was more so
that the creative industry was a
big sphere that France believed it
By Olekantse Sennamose country based its growth on such saying Botswana would want to she said. had to invest in.
as health and agriculture. emulate that. She added that if the treaty She also raised the need
GABORONE - Botswana’s He said the decision, if finalised, He also pleaded with France to was to be used as ‘one against to accelerate cooperation on
development journey has been also risked undermining stability help educate the European public the other’ this would defeat the agriculture between the two
all about peace and democracy and security in the country, on Botswana’s circumstances philosophy of a treaty. BOPA countries. BOPA
which has worked well for the adding that government did not concerning trophy hunting.
country.
This was said by President
Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi during a
believe that the G7 was intent
on doing, but that they had not
appreciated what the threats were
“We do not brutalise animals,
our hunting is controlled and
pretty focused for a good
President Masisi to
courtesy call by French Secretary
of State in charge of development
and international partnerships,
to the industry, livelihoods and
economies.
He pleaded with Dr
purpose,” he said.
He said the fact that the
country was the second driest in
undertake working
Dr Chrysoula Zacharopoulou
at the Office of the President
Zacharopoulou to take up the
issue with President Emmanuel
the region and forage stressed,
but still had a lot of wildlife was visit to South Africa
yesterday. Macron as the proposal was bad testament that the animals were GABORONE - President The President will be
Dr Masisi said those were the for the stability of all diamond not brutalised. Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, will accompanied by First Lady Neo,
pillars that Botswana held as its producing countries. On other Dr Masisi also said it was his undertake a working visit to Ministers Dr Lemogang Kwape
value proposition. issues, President Masisi said intention to voice the country’s Limpopo Province, South of Foreign Affairs, Mr Kabo
He added that the pillars were Botswana was a strong proponent position on the Pandemic Treaty. Africa today. Morwaeng for State President,
founded on the country’s core of technological advancement He noted that he had close and A press release from Ministry Ms Annah Mokgethi of Labour
resource being diamonds. and envisioned to be a strong good links with all neighbouring of Foreign Affairs says the and Home Affairs as well as
“I would, therefore, plead contributor to that advancement. countries and even beyond. President will meet with South Mr Oabile Regoeng, Member
with you to impress upon the He said the country intended Dr Zacharopoulou had earlier Africa President Mr Cyril of Parliament for Molepolole
G7 to seriously engage us and to develop greater scientific said Botswana had a key role Ramaphosa to express gratitude North, Kgosi Kgari Sechele
reconsider the proposition to prowess and to upscale its to play in the Pandemic Treaty for the facilitation and support III of Bakwena, Mr Oreeditse
have a single node in Antwerp,” laboratories to position herself which was still being negotiated. extended to the victims of the Molebatsi, Minister and Head of
he said. He said the move by the as a powerhouse of solutions in “Africans are there to propose tragic bus accident that claimed Generale-Botswana, St. Engenas
G7 would lead to a regression Africa, urging France to partner solutions and give ideas in the lives of 45 Botswana citizens, ZCC and senior government
on Botswana’s development and with Botswana in the journey. various areas, including the on March 28. officials.
would be a threat to its existence. On tourism, President Masisi Pandemic Treaty, and that is The two Presidents will also The President and his
He added that the regression hailed France for being one of the why we have to construct things visit Mamatlakala, the scene of delegation will return to
would be in everything that the best destinations in the industry, together as Europe and Africa,” the fatal accident. Gaborone on the same day.

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Govt desires
to digitalise
Orapa House
By Olekantse Sennamose from France to achieve our own
efforts of trying to build a digital
GABORONE - Government innovation system similar to the
has a desire to transform Orapa French one,” he said.
House into a space where youth For her part, Dr Zacharopoulou
in particular can use for purposes said she believed the partnership
of innovation and creating digital between Botswana, France and
products and services. the European Union on digital
This was said by Minister of transition was very important.
Communications, Knowledge “We see that you have this Dr Zacharopoulou (left) and Mr Segokgo (centre) being taken on a tour of Botswana Innovation Hub
and Technology, Mr Thulagano ambition and want your country by Director of Property and Facilities, Mr Mathiba Makolo, during her working visit in Gaborone on
Segokgo, after his closed door to be technologically smart, and Tuesday. Minister Segokgo said through the European Union, Botswana has been working with France
meeting with French Secretary France supports this initiative,” in various areas in the digital space, and that there was an opportunity for the two to collaborate more
of State Development and she said. in the future. Photo: Phenyo Moalosi
International Partnerships, Dr Dr Zacharopoulou said since
Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, at 2017 when President Emmanuel

Residents get updates on

Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) Macron ascended, he put at the
on Tuesday. core of his policy the question
Mr Segokgo said through of digital transition, creation of
European Union, Botswana has ecosystems and among others.
been working with France in
various areas in the digital space,
and that there was an opportunity
for the two to collaborate more in
She said France was ready to
support Botswana, and that it was
good that Botswana already had a
political will and youth ingenious
constituency developments
the future. to achieve that dream. By Aobakwe Molefhi these projects had already been dragging their feet when it is time
“So our engagement today in She said to achieve such, awarded to various companies. to pay suppliers.
that regard was very fruitful,” there was a need for a PITSANE - The Member of He also updated the residents on He said some officers had a
he said. “Her visit emanates public-private partnership. Parliament for Good Hope- bills that went through Parliament tendency of delaying payments
from both the invitation by our She hailed Orange Botswana for Mabule, Mr Eric Molale, and became laws. for small businesses, something
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and being in the forefront of such updated Pitsane residents He explained that accused which he said impoverished
the President, Dr Mokgweetsi a partnership in the drive for on the developments in their persons for stock theft, rape small business owners and at
Masisi’s visit to France, where he digitalisation. constituency. and murder would no longer be times made them seem like they
specifically visited their digital She said it was also vital to Mr Molale said among the eligible for bail. could not deliver what has been
ecosystem.” find ways to support the youth many projects that were expected “We have also decided to agreed upon.
Mr Segokgo said the visit also in acquiring skills, and that to be undertaken in the district, increase number of full councils He said with the Chema Chema
gave him a chance to appraise the France was assisting the BIH there will be a primary hospital across the country in an effort initiative out, the expectation
French minister on Botswana’s financially for that purpose. at Mabule to try and decongest to expedite service delivery and was for all those who deal with
digitalisation agenda, particularly Dr Zacharopoulou raised concern the one in Good Hope, a primary developmental issues,” he said. procurement and related stuff
the SmartBots initiative. on the global gender digital gap, school in Good Hope and Mr Molale pleaded with civil would ensure that they make
“We have also talked which she said needed to be numerous access roads that are servants to stop sabotaging the payments on time so that on
particularly around the sort closed through skilling women in sprawled across the constituency. efforts of government of trying the other hand, business owners
of support that we can obtain the digital agenda. BOPA He said tenders for most of to get people out of poverty by payback the monies that they
would have borrowed.

Mbeki, ANC pay tribute to Dingake

By Bonang Masolotate Mbeki, described Dr Dingake
Mr Molale urged the district
commissioner and
with authority to ensure that
everything goes smoothly.
others

in Botswana,” he said in an activists and freedom fighters,” He said the new Ipelegeng
who died on Sunday aged 96. interview with a South African the ANC statement said. programme catered for all
GABORONE - The demised “He is an outstanding television network. The party said even after his especially the youth because the
anti-apartheid icon, Dr Michael African patriot, even when he He described Dr Dingake, deportation to Botswana, Dr intention was for workers to do
Dingake was an outstanding came out of Robben Island, who died after falling ill on Dingake continued to contribute practicals while working through
African patriot. Dr Mike (Dingake) played an Friday, as an important leader to the struggle, playing a pivotal the help of CITF officers.
This is how the former South important role in Botswana in of the South African struggle for role in establishing a base for “The intention is for them to
African president, Dr Thabo terms of development of politics freedom. the organisation’s guerrilla army learn different trades such as
“South Africans need to know Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) and welding, plumbing and brick
more about Mike Dingake,” ANC underground operatives. laying while being employed
Dr Mbeki said, adding that Mr It said his passing was not only under the Ipelegeng program,” he
Dingake did not look at apartheid a loss to Botswana and South noted.
as a South African problem but a Africa but to the entire African He said after such programmes
problem for the rest of humanity, continent, adding that his legacy and having undergone through
and chose to fight the injustice, would continue to inspire all some examining, they will be
which earned him a 15 year jail those who strive for a more just awarded certificates, which
term as a political prisoner in and equitable society. will enable them to tender for
Robben Island Prison. Dr Dingake who was born maintenance works in clinics and
Meanwhile, South Africa’s in Bobonong in 1928 where schools. BOPA
ruling African National Congress he attended primary school
(ANC) in its condolences between 1936 and 1941 and later
message described Dr Dingake moved to South Africa to further
as “an internationalist who his studies.
wholeheartedly embraced the He joined the ANC in 1952,
struggle for freedom in South serving in various structures and
Africa and across the continent”, capacities and was arrested in
and that he would forever be 1965 and sentenced to 15 years
remembered. imprisonment, which he served in
The ANC said Dr Dingake’s Robben Island Prison alongside
commitment to the cause of other political prisoners such as
liberation was unwavering, Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu,
despite enduring arrest, torture, Dikgang Moseneke, as well as
and a lengthy imprisonment of Govan Mbeki, Thabo Mbeki’s
15 years. father, among others.
“His resilience in the face of He will be buried in Gaborone
Mbeki adversity inspired generations of on Sunday. BOPA Molale
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Community-oriented revitalised healthcare way to go

By Mothusi Galekhutle services were redirected towards areas” Mr Mukokomani said. digitalisation and technology, Tshoso of Motokwe hailed the
those with co-morbidities and Since the project inception, there are also challenges of Integration of Community Child
LETLHAKENG - A milestone other emergency cases. In the he said they had managed to misinformation and harmful Health Services (in Child health
in the achievement of accelerated end, the decline in routine reach over 259 000 people with rumours adding a layer of routine immunisation) initiative,
Integration of Community immunisation coverage also health messages through various complexity to community saying the right to good health was
Child Health Services (in child affected the country. Through the customised formats. Looking at engagement,” he said. However, of utmost importance.
health routine immunisation), support of UNICEF and BRCS, the statistics, he said tailor-made we believe the digitalisation of He however, regretted that the
particularly in the Kweneng he said the ministry had been able community messaging proved health information management is village clinic was not in good
region, heralds a promising future to mobilise and implement child effective. an area of improvement, he said. condition, which was compounded
for all and most importantly for the health services for hard-to-reach He said to date, the project had US Embassy deputy chief of by shortage of transport and
children of Botswana. communities in some parts of the administered 10 532 doses of mission, Ms Amanda Jacobsen drugs, adding that such challenges
Minister of Health, Dr Edwin country, including the Kweneng vaccinations to children under hailed the initiative, saying it was were affecting healthcare service
Dikoloti, who also called on District. five years. In line with the reset aligned with the World Health delivery.
the community to embrace These efforts were achieved agenda, and President Masisi's call Organization (WHO)'s global He appealed to the US Embassy
community-oriented revitalised through house-to-house visits, for mindset change, he said BRCS guidelines and recommendations. to construct a modern clinic in
heath care, shared the sentiments community engagements, mobile had adopted the use of technology “Botswana, as usual, is Motokwe.
at a ceremony to appreciate stops, mobile outreach and in health promotion. at the forefront of following For his part, area MP, Mr
Integration of Community community dialogue, the minister “We are engaging with WHO recommendations. We Tshoganetso Leuwe expressed
Child Health Services project in said. Through these mobilisation communities through the use of look forward to continuing the gratitude for the community
Motokwe on Tuesday. activities, he said the Ministry social media chatbot and mass partnership that we have built over participation, adding that the
The child health routine of Health had been able to gather messaging amongst others. many decades,” she said. In his health of the children were in their
immunisation, which has been information that would inform Despite the efficiencies of welcome remarks, Kgosi Batho hands. BOPA
hailed as a success, made decision-making and strengthen
possible through the support 'our primary health system'.
from development partners being As a result, community health
UNICEF, Botswana Red Cross workers managed to identify
Society (BRCS) and the United children who missed on routine
States Agency for International vaccination.
Development (USAID), Dr He highlighted that under
Dikoloti said would help to the leadership of President
achieve one of the UN Sustainable Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, the
Development Goals, specifically government prioritised health,
goal number 3.1, which speaks to not just as a key service, but also
reducing under five mortalities to as a human right. “It is against
25 per 1 000 live births by 2030. this background that I implore all
This is indeed a sign of a of you to take responsibility in
promising future for all of us caring for our children who are the
and most importantly for our leaders of tomorrow,” he made the
children, he stated. “We are, appeal.
therefore, delighted for these rare For his part, UNICEF
achievements that would not have representative, Dr Joan Matji, said
come, had it not been the support UNICEF as a child-centered UN
of our valuable partners,” he said. Agency, was extremely alarmed by
In November 2020, he said the the fact that in 2022, 20.5 million
Ministry of Health launched the children across the world missed
Integrated Based Community out on one or more vaccines while
Health Services (ICHBS) 24.4 million children missed
guidelines towards the fulfilment their vaccines in 2021. This, Dr
of the 'one health approach,' for Matji said, was mostly attributed
coordinated and standardised to disruptions escalated by the
health provision in communities. COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Dikoloti (second right) and Member of Parliament for Takatokwane Mr Tshoganetso Leuwe (right)
“Since children are one of the However, we are also aware touring stalls at a ceremony to appreciate the Integration of Community Child Health Services project
most vulnerable groups in our that there are other factors in Motokwe on Wednesday. He called on the community to embrace community-oriented revitalised
society, my ministry has adopted contributing to low vaccination of health. Photo:Mothusi Galekhutle.
the Child Health Days initiative children. He said implementation
in order to deliver a package of research undertaken through
high impact and cost-effective a similar programme in five
interventions. As a result, child districts, including Kweneng in
health days are observed annually 2021, showed that 49 per cent
in May and November to ensure of children were not vaccinated
that we keep the momentum due to lack of sense of agency
throughout the year,” Minister on the part of caregivers or child
Dikoloti said. These interventions, negligence, while 25 per cent cited
he said, were meant to help us unavailability of vaccines during
reduce under-five morbidity and the scheduled time.
mortality, thus increasing child Furthermore, 24 per cent
survival rate. of caregivers had missed
The implementation of these children's appointments with
high impact interventions will child welfare clinics. To address
definitely ensure that primary these challenges, community
healthcare is redefined and engagement and behaviour change
revitalised in the health sector. As approaches are essential to raise
a ministry, we prioritise primary awareness of caregivers and urge
health because of its preventative them to take up immunisation and
nature. wider child welfare services for the
The State of the World survival and thriving of children,
Children's report of 2023, he said, she stated.
has revealed that globally, a total Secretary General and CEO of
of 67 million children missed out Botswana Red Cross Society, Mr
on vaccinations between 2019 Kutlwano Mukokomani said the
and 2021. This indicates that society engaged in a partnership
children born just before or during with UNICEF and USAID to help
the advent of the COVID-19 strengthen primary healthcare as
pandemic, who would normally implemented in the Kweneng East
have been vaccinated, may actually and Kweneng West districts.
have missed crucial lifesaving “Through this project, we
vaccinations. This, therefore, calls have provided 58 human
for urgent action to catch up for resource support that includes 40
those who missed immunisations mobilisers, eight data clerks, eight
during that 'dark period'. vaccinators and two supervisors
He said Botswana, like the who are placed in 17 villages
rest of the world, was not spared across the two districts.
the challenges and hindrances In addition, we have supported
emanating from COVID-19, which the delivery of services through
affected all sectors of the economy, the deployment of vehicles.
including access to healthcare These vehicles also supported the
services. distribution of vaccines and other
During that time, essential commodities to hard-to-reach
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AfDB launches credit guarantee scheme

NAIROBI - The Africa Development Bank Group scheme designed to boost the Nnenna Nwabufo, AfDB and ensuring the approach is
Fertilizer Financing Mechanism, (AfDB), on Tuesday launched a uptake of fertilizer among director-general for East Africa, sustainable. Xinhua
a special fund of the African US$2 million credit guarantee Kenyan smallholder farmers. said at a briefing in Nairobi,
Kenya’s capital, that the fertilizer

Licences
financing for sustainable
agriculture management project
will provide a partial credit
guarantee to Pan-African agri-
fintech firm Apollo Agriculture,
allowing it to extend credit for
agricultural inputs to 100 000
valid up to
smallholder farmers in two
counties in western Kenya.
“The project has been designed
in line with the bank’s Feed
September
Africa Strategy as it will ensure GABORONE - Botswana
the long-term engagement of Energy Regulatory Authority
the private sector in support (BERA) advises all relevant
of the financing of fertilizer to stakeholders that import licences
increase food production and previously issued by the authority
consequently food security in to majority citizen oil companies
Kenya,” Nwabufo said. will remain valid from April 1 to
She said that the three-year September 30.
programme that targets maize A press release from BERA
farmers will guarantee against says the decision was made in
NAIROBI - The African Fertiliser Financing Mechanism aims to expand access to fertilizer, the risk of default by farmers line with Regulation 56 (2) of
agricultural inputs and technical assistance for smallholder farmers in Africa. Photo: Xinhua who access agricultural inputs the BERA (Petroleum Products)
on credit. Regulations of 2024 which
Paul Ronoh, the Principal provides for a transition period

SA makes headway in addressing Secretary in the Ministry of

Agriculture and Livestock
Development, said the credit
of six months.
“During this period, majority
citizen owned companies shall

socioeconomic inequalities scheme is expected to play a

role in improving the country’s
agricultural productivity by
also apply to the authority
for new import licences. Any
majority citizen owned company
JOHANNESBURG - South democracy. U.S. dollars) in new investment raising the use of fertilizer from that has not made an application
African Deputy President The implementation of commitments, of which more 8 kg per hectare to 50 kg. for a licence to import petroleum
Paul Mashatile said Tuesday Broad-Based Black Economic than 500 billion rands has already Ronoh said farmers were products within the transitional
that the country has made Empowerment policies flowed into the economy. expected to pay back the credit period shall be deemed to be
significant strides in addressing has promoted economic Despite the achievements, upon the sale of their produce, unlicensed,” says the press
socioeconomic inequalities transformation, he said, adding challenges remain in achieving hence maintaining the cycle release. BOPA
through social welfare programs that the policies’ goal was to a more inclusive and equitable
in housing, healthcare, education ensure that those who were society, according to the deputy

Stronger Kenya Shilling

and social services. marginalized became part of the president.
“Over the past few decades, mainstream economy. “The triple challenges of
the South African government “We are on track to accelerate poverty, unemployment, and
has taken significant steps to land redistribution so that inequality, as well as corruption,
address historical injustices and
strive toward achieving social
cohesion and socioeconomic
black South Africans now own
around 25 per cent of farmland
and have supported 1,000 black
continue to pose obstacles to the
nation’s progress. In addressing
these challenges, we are conscious
fuels positive economic
empowerment for all its citizens,”
said Mashatile when delivering
a public lecture on the 30th
anniversary of South Africa’s
industrialists in black-owned
firms,” Mashatile said, noting
that South Africa has raised 1.5
trillion rands (about 81 billion
that, as government, we must
strengthen social compacts by
working together with all sectors
of society,” he said. Xinhua
growth prospects in 2024
NAIROBI - Kenya’s business The Kenya shilling has
leaders are optimistic of stronger strengthened to a year high
economic performance in 2024 against the U.S. dollar to stand at
following the strengthening of 130, compared to more than 160
the shilling against major global in January.
currencies, the Central Bank said The Central Bank expects
in a survey Tuesday. further strengthening of the
The optimism further arises shilling to the 120 mark, which
from the easing of inflation to a will boost Kenya’s economy by
low of 5.7 per cent in March as lowering the cost of imports such
well as good weather conditions as oil.
that support agricultural Furthermore, Kenya is
activities. currently experiencing heavy
The easing of global inflation rains that come a few months
also raises business leaders’ after the country had El Nino
optimism, as the positive rains in December 2023, with the
internal and global macro- current deluge expected to boost
economic environment mitigates agricultural production.
“the lingering concerns and Kenya’s National Treasury
DAR ES SALAAM - Participants at the China-Tanzania Investment Forum and China (Jinhua)- uncertainty in the evolution and the World Bank forecasted
Tanzania Trade and Investment Promotion Conference in Tanzania recently. China has emerged as of geopolitical tensions” that in January that the country’s
a leading source of foreign direct investment in Tanzania, significantly contributing to the country’s include the Russia-Ukraine economy would grow an average
development. Tausi Kida, the permanent secretary in the President’s Office responsible for Planning conflict, which disrupts global of 5 per cent in 2024, with
and Investment, said that from January 2021 to December 2023, the Tanzania Investment Center supply chains, said the bank in analysts noting this forecast may
registered 256 Chinese projects worth about US$2.5 billion. The top five sectors for these projects were the survey released in Nairobi, be surpassed due to favorable
manufacturing, commercial building, agriculture, transportation and services Photo: Xinhua Kenya’s capital. economic conditions. Xinhua
Thursday April 11, 2024 No. 067 Page 7 DailyNews
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PUBLIC NOTICE

PREPARATION OF DRAFT SELEBI PHIKWE SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE

MASTER PLAN: Base Metals Beneficiation

This serves to notify members of the public that the Special Economic Zones
Authority has prepared a Draft Urban Design Master Plan for the Selebi Phikwe
Special Economic Zone.

Members of the public are therefore, in accordance with Section 20(2) & (3) of the
Town and Country Planning Act No. 4 of 2013, invited to make representation in
writing within thirty(30) days from the date of publication of this public notice.

The Draft Urban Design Master Plan Map has been displayed on public notice
boards at the Selebi Phikwe Town Council’s Civic Centre, District Commissioner’s
Office, Kagiso Kgotla, Ikageleng Kgotla, Botshabelo Kgotla, Mmadinare Kgotla,
Tobane Kgotla and
Sefhophe Kgotla.

Members of the public are advised to submit their written comments if any to:

Kesego Siamang -Principal Physical Planner

Tefo Pitane- Master Planning Assistant

Selebi Phikwe Town Council Special Economic Zones Authority

Email: siamangkese@gmail.com Email: tpitane@seza.co.bw

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Labone Moranang 11, 2024 Kgatiso 067

Ikgapheng
mo dikotsing
tsa tsela
- Sechoni
Ka Cathrine Simane maikaelelo a bone ke gore go
se nne le ope yo o amegang
TSABONG - Mookamela mo dikotsing tsa tsela mme
mapodisi a pharakano ke sone se nako le nako ba
mo kgaolong ya Tsabong, elang tlhoko gore tsotlhe di
Superintendent Kgosienalerona mo seemong se se siameng fa
Sechoni o gakolotse bakgweetsi ba dirile dikganenedi tsa tsela.
le setshaba ka kakaretso go jaaka boitekanelo jwa koloi ka
ikgapha mo dikotsing tsa O ne a supa fa mo malatsing a
tsela ka go tlhomamisa gore boitapoloso a papolo ya morena
dikoloi ba tsamayang ka tsone ba gatisitse melato ya tsela e Superintendent Sechoni a re ba tshwenngwa ke melato e e oketsegang mo ditseleng ka bakgweetsi bangwe ba sa
di itekanetse le go obamela le 209 mme mo ngwageng oo obamele matshwao a tsela, le go kgweetsa ka lebelo le le feteletseng. Senepe: Calviniah Kgautlhe
matshwao a tsela ka nako fetileng e ne e le 305.
tsotlhe. Mo go yone melato eo, Supt
Superintendent
o buile se mo potsolotsong
Sechoni

bosheng. O supile fa dikotsi

gantsi di bakwa ke boitshwaro
jo bo sa amogelesegeng mo
Sechoni a re bakgweetsi ba ba
tshwereng ba sena ditlanakana
ba ne ba le masome a mabedi
le boherabobedi mo ngwageg
ono le oo fetileng, go kweetsa
Tona o kopa
ditseleng.
Supt Sechoni a re ba lemogile
fa dikotsi gantsi di bakwa ke
lobelo lo lo feteletseng, letsapa,
go nwa bojalwa ga bakgweetsi,
go tlhoka go dirisa lebante la
ka lobelo lo lo feteletseng ba
le 116 ngogola fa ngwaga ono
ba le 83, ba ba sa diriseng
lebante la itshireletso bale 24
fa ngogola ba ne bale 31.
Supurintentent Sechoni
tirisanyo mmogo
Ka Aobakwe Molefhi madume fela a a sa jelweng ba Water Utilities fa ba batla go
itshireletso, go dirisa mosokela o ne a tlhalosa fa gape ba pheko a a ba palela. kgaola metsi, ba tshwanetse go
tsebeng le go tsamaya ka tshwenngwa ke bakgweetsi PITSANE - Mopalamente wa Ba supile gape gore ba rerisa beng ba malapa pele mme
dikoloi tse di sa itekanelang ba ba dirisang dikoloi tse Good Hope/Mabule, Rre Eric ngongorega ka go re ba kgona fa go kgonagala ba dumalane
gareng ga tse dingwe. di sa itekanelang ka e rile Molale o kopile badirela puso go go nna lobaka lo loleele ba le mo gore go ya pele go dirwa jang
O gakolotse diphuthego tsa ngogola ba tshwara ba le 88 dira tse di tshwanetseng gore ba lenyoreng. go na le go tabogela go kgaola
dikereke tse di farologanyeng mme monogwaga ba tshwere seka gogobisa leina la mohiri mo Fa a tswa la gagwe, Rre metsi.
gore fa ba le mo mesepeleng bakgweetsi ba le 57. seretseng. Molale o tlhalositse fa dikgang O kopile banni ba Pitsane gore
ya dikereke, ba tlhomamise Go ne ga tshwarwa ba ba Rre Molale o ne a buisa tseo di leswafatsa leina la puso le bone ba itlwaetse go duelela
gore mokgweetsi wa bone o a kgweetsang ba nole bojwala ba phuthego ya kgotla kwa Pitsane ya lefatshe leno e e itsegeng ka metsi ka nako go hema go
ikhutsa, go hema go dikotsing le boherabobedi mo ngwageng ka Labobedi. morero le tirisanyo mmogo. gogagogana le bodiredi.
tsa tsela. ono le o o fetileng gareng ga E ne erile go ke pele banni O supile fa go le botlhokwa Rre Innocent Leonard wa
O ne a supa gore fa mapodisi melato e mengwe. ba motse oo ba ngongorega ka gore badirela puso ba itse gore Water Utilities Corporation ene o
a pharakano a dirile dikganendi A re dikotsi tsa tsela di boitshwaro jo ba reng ga ba bo ba tshwanetse go sala ditsamaiso supile fa seemo sa metsi se santse
tsa tsela, setshaba se ba leba e le tshwenya thata mo lefatsheng itumelele jwa babereki ba Water morago, mme ba thuse Batswana se le kwa tlase mme tsholofelo e
bakgokgontshi mme a tlhalosa leno, ka di felela di gapa Utilities Corporation. ka maitseo ba setse molao le gore mo bogaufing seemo se
fa go sa nna jalo ka ba a bo ba matshelo a batho ba le bantsi Segolo bogolo batho ba Pitsane morago, go sa kgathalesege gore bo se bepile.
etse tlhoko gore a setshaba se mme seo se ame itsholelo ba ne ba lela ka mokgwa wa sengwe ga se a tsamaya sentle se O supile fa go santse go na le
babalesegile mo mesepeleng ka bangwe e le barutegi fa badiri ba khamphani ya metsi wa tshwana le go kolota metsi. tiro e e dirwang ya go phatlalatsa
ya bone ga mmogo le dithoto bangwe go ikaegilwe ka bone go tsena mo malapeng ba kgaola “Tsholofelo ke gore lo obamele metsi go tswa kwa bokone jwa
tsa bone jaaka e le maitlamo a e le batlhokomedi ba malwapa metsi ntle le go ba rerisa. melao le phitlhelelo tse puso e lefatshe leno, mme a re fela fa e
sepodisi. mme seo se tlame puso go Ba re se se botlhoko ke gore di solofelang mo go lona,” a bua ya motsubong, selelo sa lenyora
Superintendent Sechoni a re tlhokomela dikhutsana. BOPA ka dinako tse dingwe le one jalo a tlatsa ka go re babereki le sone se tlaa bo se fela. BOPA

A O BATLA GO DIRA MADI ?

Reka KUTLWANO ka tlhwatlhwa
ee kwa tlase go e rekisa.
Go itse go feta fa, leletsa: 365 3592 | 365 3587 | 365 3620
365 3591 | 365 3593 | 365 3599 | 241 3403
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Zuma wins
appeal to run
for elections
JOHANNESBURG - South court’s ruling.
Africa’s former President Zuma, who was sentenced to
Jacob Zuma won his appeal at 15 months in prison for contempt
the country’s Electoral Court of court in 2021, was nominated KIGALI - Villagers at Mbyo unity and reconciliation village in Eastern Province, Rwanda on Sunday.
Tuesday, meaning that he will be as a candidate for the elections by Rwanda began a week of national mourning and 100 days of commemoration to mark the 30th anniversary
allowed to contest the upcoming the newly-formed MK Party. of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. There are several reconciliation villages in Rwanda built for families
elections as a candidate of the South Africa will hold the of survivors of the 1994 genocide, released ex-prisoners convicted of crimes committed in 100-day carnage,
uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. national and local government and vulnerable citizens not directly related to the mass killings that resulted in the death of more than one
“The application for leave to elections on May 29. Xinhua million Tutsis and moderate Hutus. Photo: Xinhua
appeal is granted. The appeal
succeeds,” the Electoral Court’s
ruling said.
Zuma’s appeal at the court
came as the Independent
Electoral Commission (IEC), the
country’s election management
body, decided in late March to
uphold an objection against his
candidacy in the elections.
The IEC’s objection is hereby
dismissed, according to the
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
China EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SUPPLY OF FUEL/VARIETY OF LUBRICANTS AND FUELING OF BOTSWANA UNIFIED
REVENUE SERVICE (BURS) VEHICLES AT VARIOUS FUELING SITES WITHIN WHICH BURS HAS OFFICES AND OPERATIONS
donates CONTRACT NUMBER - BURS/EOI/ADM/SER/15/2023/24

medical The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) seeks submissions of Expressions of Interest (EOI) from well-established and qualified fuel and lubricants service providers for
supply of variety of lubricants and fueling of BURS vehicles at various fueling sites within which BURS has offices and operations areas (as indicated on Table 1).

equipment This call for EOI is intended to identify and pre-qualify fuel and lubricants service providers with the capacity and experience to assist in supplying of fuel/ fueling of BURS vehicles
and supply variety of lubricants. The service provider should also demonstrate ability to manage fuel supply through a fuel management system or other alternative solution. To
prequalify for invitation to tender solicitation, all companies responding to this call for EOI must submit sufficiently detailed documentation that includes the following:

to Tanzania 1.A brief company profile confirming in concise form, the structure of the company and holding companies (where applicable), date of establishment, ownership, and base of
operations, experience.
DAR ES SALAAM - The 2. Capabilities and experience in providing similar services and similar engagements in the past three (3) years.
27th Chinese medical team in 3. The service provider shall demonstrate ability to ensure that there is sufficient fuel and lubricants stock on site to meet BURS operations requirements.
Tanzania on Tuesday donated 4. The service provider must provide proof of distributorship arrangement with a major supplier of lubricant products.
medical equipment to Kairuki 5. Bidders are also required to be registered with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) for the following Codes (registration shall be verified on the PPRA website):
Hospital in Dar es Salaam. Code 214: Petroleum Products
Sub-code(s)
Chinese Ambassador to
01 Fuel
Tanzania Chen Mingjian handed 02 Oil and Lubricants
over the medical equipment to List of similar completed service (as per point two (2) above) together with at least three traceable written references.
Asser Mchomvu, the director 6. The EOI is reserved for local and citizen companies.
general of the Kairuki Hospital, at 7. Bidders are urged to keep submissions concise.
a ceremony witnessed by staff of 8. BURS will evaluate the submissions and short-list suppliers to be invited to tender. BURS is not restricted to considering only those who directly respond to this advertisement
the hospital and members of the and reserves the right to invite other known entities for the full tender.
27th Chinese medical team with 9. Documents should be placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Botswana Unified Revenue Service Supplying of fuel/variety of lubricants and fueling of BURS
vehicles - BURS/EOI/ADM/SER/15/2023/24” and submitted no later than 1000 hours on10th May 2024 at:
their team leader Zhang Junqiao.
Botswana Unified Revenue Service Headquarters, Lot 54379, Eastern Commercial Road, CBD, Procurement Unit, (Motsentsela), South Block, Ground Floor,
Mchomvu thanked the Chinese
Gaborone.
medical team for the donation, 10. Enquiries relating to this issuance may be addressed by email no later than 7(seven) days before closing date to: procurement@burs.org.bw.
saying the medical equipment
would further enhance the
TABLE 1; 2024 BURS FUEL POINT LOCATIONS
delivery of medical services at
the hospital. GABORONE RAKOPS
The donation of medical DIBETE SEHITHWA
equipment through the Chinese MAHALAPYE GUMARE
embassy was not the first, said PALAPYE MOHEMBO
Mchomvu, adding that the SERULE GANTSI
hospital and the Chinese embassy TONOTA MAMUNO
worked closely during the FRANCISTOWN KANG
COVID-19 pandemic.
RAMOKGWEBANA SEKOMA
Kairuki Hospital also acquired
TUTUME HUKUNTSI
a focused ultrasound tumor
MAITENGWE VERDA
therapy system from China,
making the hospital the first in SUA PAN TSABONG

the eastern African region to DUKWI MIDDLIPITS

acquire such medical technology NATA BOKSPITS
for treating tumors at early stages, KASANE MAKWATE
and the fourth in Africa. GWETA MACHANENG
Chen said since 1964, China MAUN MARTINS DRIFT
has dispatched 33 Chinese SEROWE LERALA
medical teams to Zanzibar and LETLHAKANE BOBONONG
27 medical teams to Tanzania to MOPIPI SELIBE PHIKWE
provide medical services, treating
nearly 20 million patients, and
helping hospitals fill many
technical gaps.
She said the doctors came from
China’s top hospitals, covering
pediatrics, cardiac surgery,
neurosurgery, orthopedics and
other specialties, with superb
skills and high standards. Xinhua
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to finish. You will be responsible for coordinating and managing all on- for any objection. please contact Tlokweng District
403567 Gaborone. Closing date Council Physical Planning office or
site activities, ensuring adherence to project specifications, timelines, 25/04/2024. KGOLAGANO COLLEGE OF PLOT
and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership contact me on 74 550 964 within 14
2 FARM WORKERS wanted at 798 Gaborone, wishes to change
days of the publication.
skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a proven track record of Mabesekwa catlle post Box 210 land-use from residential to
delivering projects on time and within budget. Mathangwane Dorothina Disang commercial. For any objections, OWNER OF PLOT 15847, at
Key responsibility: 74425630 contact Gaborone Physical Planning Kazungula would like to change land
t
Manage day-to-day operations on the construction site, including or 71203186 within 14 days. use from single-family residnetial to
scheduling, resource allocation, and subcontractor coordination. THE OWNER OF LOT 68008, multi-family. Any objection should
t
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company
NEIGHBOUR CONSULTATION Gaborone North informs neighbours be forwarded to Chobe District
policies to maintain a safe working environment. on plots 68009 and 68013 of their Council Physical Planning Office at Tel
CHANGE OF LAND USE . I Thema 6250276 within 14 days of publication
t
Monitor progress and performance against project milestones, Bawe, owner of plot number 17666 intention to erect a boundary wall.
identifying and addressing any issues or delays promptly. Objections should be forwarded of this notice.
in Mogoditshane , Tsolamosese
Liaise with clients, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to to Gaborone City Council within VIVO ENERGY BOTSWANA would
ward would like to change land use
communicate project updates and address concerns. fourteen days of this publication at like to apply for an access road
from single family to multifamily
t
Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation, including 3657400 or to 71296109 junction to existing filling station
residential. Forward objections to
progress reports, site diaries, and quality control records. located in Molepolole, Lot 7482. All
Mogoditshane physical planning PLOT 5646 INTENDS to apply for
t
Manage project budgets and expenses, monitoring costs and owners of neighbouring plots are
office at telephone 3105615 within license. Objections by 5645, 5647
implementing cost-saving measures where possible. asked to contact 3914172 or Kweneng
fourteen (14) days of this publication. should call 71640813. Masetlheng,
t
Mentor and supervise site personnel, providing guidance and District Council on 5920200.
Any objections call 74290910. Tlokweng
support to ensure high levels of productivity and performance. NEIGHBOUR CONSULATION. I Maria
Requirements: Sikalobe Molefe, owner of tribal lot
t
Civil Engineering degree with minimum of 10 years’ experience in PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A CONTROLLED TRANSACTION 5836, Lesetlhana, Ramotswa intends
to change use from residential to multi
Construction Management.
(IN TERMS OF SECTION 34(1) OF THE TRIBAL LAND ACT NO.1 2018) family residential. For any objections
t
ERB registration and valid practicing license. contact Ramotswa physical planning
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MOTLHOPHANITSI PHANG has entered into a purchase and office at 5390375 or owner at 71467948
t
Proven experience as a Site Agent or similar role in the construction sale agreement with GHULAM HUSSAIN in respect of the below mentioned property:
industry (preference to experience working in the mine). OWNER OF PLOT 8938
t
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and CERTAIN: piece of land being Ploughing Field; Mogoditshane, wishes to change
techniques. SITUATE: at Moshana in the Ngwatse Tribal Territory; lan use from single residence to
t
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. MEASURING: 102x324x361x111m; multi residential apartments. For
t
Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and work effectively under HELD: under Certificate of Customary Land Grant dated 25th day of October objection, contact 72211708
pressure. 2011 made in favour of MOTLHOPHANTSI PHANG; OWNER OF PLOT no: 4873,
t
Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Mahalapye, wishes to change landuse
Suite. For the consideration amount of P70,000.00 (Seventy Thousand Pula) excluding any VAT/transfer from single residential to multi
duty consequential to the transaction. residential apartments. Objection
t
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to different project
sites as required. contact 72217708.
Notwithstanding the transaction, priority is hereby given to any citizen of Botswana interested in
t
entering into a similar transaction in respect of the property. THE OWNER OF PLOT 16305 would
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for construction and a All persons objecting to the transaction are hereby requested to lodge such objections with like to change land use from single
desire to contribute to our success, we encourage you to apply for the reasons, in writing with Moshupa Sub Land Board, P.O. Box 716, Moshupa within thirty (30) days residential to civil community at
Site Agent position at Zebra Construction Pty Ltd. Join us in building a from publication of this notice. Ledumang. Contact +267 71529331
better future! or Gaborone City Physical planner
Motlhophantsi Phang office @ 3911172 within 14 working
How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter Applicant days of this publication.
Moshana Ward
to zebraqs@work.co.bw Private Bag 12 OWNER OF PLOT no : 2290/91
Kanye Gaborone, wishes to change land use
Zebra Construction (Pty) Ltd, P. O. Box 201377, Gaborone. Tel. 73344955 from single residential to students
Tel: 393 88 18 apartments. For objections contact
Closing date for applications: 18 April 2024 72217708.

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AIR BOTSWANA PENSION FUND

Notice of Application For Lost Title Deed
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to apply for a certified copy of lost Title Deed No; FT
73/2003 dated 18th February 2003, made in favour Boitshwarelo Hubona in respect of:
CERTAIN: PIECE OF LAND BEING Lot No. 18943, Francistown CALL FOR DEFERRED MEMBERS OF THE FUND TO PROVIDE THEIR KNOW
SITUATE: In Francistown, Extension 27
MEASURING: 619m2 (Six hundred and nineteen meter squared) YOUR CLIENT (KYC) DOCUMENTS
HELD UNDER: FT 73/2003 dated 18th February 2003
All persons having objections to the issuance of such a copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing, 1. The Deferred Members of the Air Botswana Pension Fund are requested to contact the Fund in order to provide the
with the registrar of Deeds, for Botswana at Gaborone within three (3) weeks from date of publication of this
notice. following information:
1. Certified copy of Omang
DATED at Gaborone on this 08st day of March, 2024.
Cell phone No, +267 77040185 or +267 76047575 2. Proof of residential address and postal address
3. Telephone number and e-mail address
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF LOST DEED Please submit the above information to Minet Botswana Retirement Solutions, addressed to:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the undersigned intends to apply for a certified copy
Of Deed NO: 53/2000 Dated 13th Day of January 2000 Mr Matong Matong, Air Botswana Pension Fund
Made in favor of Steven Seumako Mathibe. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA)
CERTAIN piece of land being Lot 11794, Gaborone Gaborone, Botswana
SITUATE in Gaborone township Extension 34
MEASURING 484 m2 (four hundred and eighty- four square meters)
HELD UNDER certificate of registered state title deed No: 68/
Number First Name Surname
DATED 17th February 1981 1 Tolani Palalani
All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge in the same
writing with the Registrar of Deeds, PRIVATE BAG 0020 GABORONE within three (3) weeks of
2 Keletso Gotcha
the last publication of this notice hereof.
DATED AT Gaborone ON THIS 19TH DAY OF March 2024
3 Aggry L Motlhwa
…………………………………..
APPLICANT
4 Evah Matomela
5 Nonofo Dipitso
NOTICE OF NEXT OF KIN
MEETINGS 6 Gokwadilwe Mokwadi Molemi
Administration of Estates Act
7 Isaiah Mampane
[Cap.31:01] 8 Daphne Gorata Osenkeng
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that by virtue of section 31 of the Administration 9 Lesheke Maphate
of Estates Act (Cap: 33:01), heirs and next of kin of the deceased and all persons
having claims against the above Estate, are being called upon to attend before the 10 Keletso Mhlanga
Master of the High Court at FRANCISTOWN HIGH COURT on the date 11 Dikaelo Sekwena
ERHXMQIWTIGM½IHSTTSWMXIXLIREQIWSJXLIHIGIEWIHVIPEXMZIWJSVXLITYVTSWIWSJ
recommending for appointment, a person or persons as Executor/Executrix Dative 12 Rantsuru Mapolanka
EW[IPPEWMHIRXMJ]MRKFIRI½GMEVMIWERHXSHMWGYWWER]SXLIVFYWMRIWWVIPEXMRKXSXLIMV
deceased relative. 13 Mbakiso Lekune
Name of Deceased Person Estate Number Date of meeting Time 14 Keabetswe Sekgwama
BOIPUSO RAMMUTSI GFHFT-000151-22-23 09/07/2024 0900AM
15 Dennis Motshaba
DATED AT FRANCISTOWN THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL 2024
________________________________ 16 Kgomotso Lemphile
MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT
17 Maokisa Langston Motsete
Diamond Company Hiring 18 Kasenyelo Mongwaketse
Suitable candidates with experience in the diamond industry are invited to join a 19 Motsumi Phuthego
diamond cutting and polishing factory.
POSITION: Fancy Polisher with 7+ Experience in Fancy Polishing. 20 Keoagile Kamoenda
Competencies 21 Lebang Katlego
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team work 22 Betsi Edith
• Results oriented
• Cooperation and compliance with instructions 23 Goabaone Seipei
• Hard Working
• Trustworthy 24 Evaan Isaacs
Interested candidates are advised to send their Curriculum Vitae with an
Application Letter to the below address before 22nd April 2024 to; 1. The abovementioned members or their dependents, or their representatives should contact the Fund with proof of
The Human Resource Manager | P O Box 1735 AAD | Gaborone
identification, and proof of relationship with the member at the following contact details;
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends applying for a certified copy of Deed of Transfer
LOST TITTLE DEED

no. 2705/2003 dated the 17th day of December 2003 made in favour of Andrew Obok-Opok in respect of the Ms. Sindie Thekiso; sindie.thekiso@minet.co.bw , or Mr. Jair Mmolai jair.mmolai@minet.co.bw.
below mentioned properties, namely;
Tel: 361 7300
CERTAIN: piece of land being Lot 17564, Gaborone;
SITUATE: in Gaborone West Extension 5; Kindly contact the Fund Administrator by latest 31 May 2024
MEASURING: 1453m2 (One Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty-Three Square Metres);

All persons objecting to the issue of such copy are hereby requested to lodge such objection in writing
with the Registrar of Deeds, Private Bag 0020, Gaborone within 3 (Three) weeks from the last publication PITSO YA MALOKO MABAPI LE GO TSISA DIPAMPIRI TSA KYC
of this notice.
DATED AT GABORONE ON THIS 8TH DAY OF APRIL 2024 1. Batsamaise ba letlole la penshene la Air Botswana Pension Fund ba kopa maloko a a latelang a kileng abo a bereka
AJA House, Unit 2, Matante Mews
Plot 54373 CBD, Gaborone
Tel: (+267) 316 3125 Fax: (+267) 316 3124
Email: info@aja.co.bw
kwa Air Botswana go ikgolaganya le batlhokomedi ba letlole la penshene ebong, Minet Botswana ee kileng yabo e
P O Box 20575, Gaborone Botswana
Plot 17396 Boseja Ward Maun, Botswana
Web: www.aja.co.bw
Akheel Jinabhai (Managing Partner) | Mark Mckee (Consultant Partner) | Topiwa Chilume (Partner) | Obrien Bvindi (Partner)
bidiwa Aon Botswana mabapi le boloko jwa bone.

FIRST AND FINAL LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT 2. 2.Go kopiwa gore baba nankotsweng fa godimo kgotsa bajaboswa ba bone ba ikgolaganye le batlhokomedi ba
Masters Ref: ESHGB-000248-22
letlole la penshene mme bajaboswa ba tlamega go tla ka dipampiri tsa itshupo ebong Omang le bosupi ja gore ba
IN THE ESTATE of the late DAVID MONAGENG who died at Mafitlhakgosi Clinic, Tlokweng,
Tlokweng District, Botswana on the 30th day of April 2020.
itsane jang le ba maina aa nankotsweng. Re kopa gore maloko kana ope yo o nang le kitso epe mabapi le maloko a a
THE FIRST AND FINAL LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT in the Estate will lie kailweng fa godimo, a ikgolaganye le ba Minet Botswana mo nomorong e latelang:
open inspection at the offices of the master of the high court at Gaborone for a period of
twenty-one(21) days from the date of publication hereof.
Mme. Tsholofelo Mokalake; sindie.thekiso@minet.co.bw, kgotsa Rre. Jair Mmolai jair.mmolai@minet.co.bw.
Any objection to the Estate Account may be lodged with the Master.
Mogala: 361 7300
DATED at……………..on the……………………day of…………………….2024

The Executrix Le kopiwa go ikgolaganya batlhokomedi ba letlole pele ga kgwedi ya Motsheganong e tlhola malatsi a le masome
Badisang Monageng a mararo le bongwe.
P o Box 1719 Tlokweng
Cell: 72690222
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Thapong, HB take art to people

By Ketshepile More outreach programme dubbed: the artworks of local visual in their spaces, such as HB Bakwena said HB Botswana
Taking art to the people. artists. Thapong arts coordinator, Botswana as there were not manywas a strategic partner because
GABORONE - Thapong The project was initiated by Reginald Bakwena said they had art galleries in the country. of the nature of their business.
Visual Arts Centre and HB Thapong Visual Arts Centre to engaged various corporate and Speaking about the project at “When diamond buyers
Botswana have partnered in an sensitise people and to market investment companies to exhibit a media engagement on Tuesday come through, our art will be
displayed and they will surely
take a keen interest and buy our
pieces,” he said, adding that the
international company would
also take Botswana art outside
the country.
He noted that diamond buyers
came to Botswana but were
unable to visit art centres such
as Thapong, adding that the
initiative would allow them to
view local artworks and to buy
them.
He also said there were rented
artworks displayed at HB
Botswana and that the proceeds
would go to artists.
“The artists do not only benefit
from sales, as there is also a fee
that the company pays the artists
for renting their artworks and
displaying them in their walls,”
he said.
Noting that it was the
intellectual property of the
artists, Bakwena said they
needed to make a living from
their property, adding that it
was aligned to President Dr
Mokgweetsi Masisi’s vision of
a knowledge based economy for
Botswana.
The art to the people project
started in 2023 and a number of
artists have sold their artworks
to the international market
Bakwena (centre) and Mathumo (third right) with journalists at a media engagement in Gaborone on Tuesday. Bakwena said their through HB Botswana.
partnership with HB Botswana gave them the opportunity to display artworks by different local artists on the company’s open spaces to the The project entails displaying
interest of diamond buyers. Photo: Ogopoleng Kgomoethata art works by different local
artists every three months for

COSBOTS, BOMU tackle substance abuse

new or existing buyers.
Bakwena said their partnership
with HB Botswana was for three
years.
By Lefika Maruping act as a big win for the country affecting most artists across the incredibly demanding, placing For his part, HB Botswana
and the creative industry. country including mental health significant pressures on the communications director, Bonjo
FRANCISTOWN - Artists He also advised artists to use concerning drug and substance mental and emotional well-being Mathumo said it was their
have been advised to refrain their voices and spread the word abuse. Drug and substance of those involved often leading to way of showing commitment
from drug and substance use on the impact of substance abuse abuse, he said was a complex drug and substance abuse. to Batswana, adding that they
as it hinders their progress in and the importance of mental and multifaceted issue that Kwambala further stated that have also partnered with other
executing their craft. health. impacts not only the individuals the prevalent drugs and substance local organisations in the past
Speaking during the “I beseech each of you to place struggling with addiction but also abuse challenged all to address for similar projects to inspire a
COSBOTS-BOMU mental your physical and mental health their families and communities. the issue head-on. positive change.
health, anti-drug and substance at the forefront of your priorities. Lesokwane said COSBOTS- “Drugs and substance abuse, He noted their collaboration
abuse in the creative industry United in our resolve, let us BOMU intends to use the together with other social ills with Botswana Tourism
Campaign on Tuesday, Copyright confront the spectre of substance campaign to disseminate have the potential to harm the Organisation through Suspicious
Society of Botswana (COSBOTS) abuse head-on and cultivate an information on the risks and wellbeing and functioning of our Antwerp in the ‘Butterfly Effect’
Vice-Board Chairperson said environment where resilience, consequences of substance society”, he added. project.
artists were the custodians of healing, and creativity thrive”, he abuse, emphasising the impact Kwambala also acknowledged He said the Butterfly
cultural heritage and architects of said. on artistic creativity and personal COSBOTS and BOMU alongside Effect project sought to foster
narratives that have the power to Botswana Musicians Union well-being. other stakeholders on a job international and Batswana
redefine perceptions and instigate (BOMU) president Fresh For his part, Francistown well done in bringing about the talent and elevate sustainable
societal transformation. Lesokwane stated that the sole Deputy Mayor, Lesego campaign for the sake of the tourism through a unique fusion
James Mayambo said taking reason for the campaign was Kwambala said the entertainment creative industry and urged them of cross-cultural and artistic
care of their mental health would to address the pressing issues industry was a field that could be to intensify the campaigns. BOPA expression. BOPA

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Nawa plays quarter finals today

By Anastacia Sibanda capitalised on. because he lost in the finals. progress all the way. The most while Seabo Saleshando lost 6-4,
According to Nawa, Joshua was Last week in the first leg finals, important thing will be to control 6-3 to Mpho Leshoele of Lesotho.
GABORONE - Local tennis a very tough opponent and they Nawa lost 3-6,2-6 to South African my nerves,” he said. South African Celina Joseph
player, Mark Nawa will today play in played together in the J30 first Guy Vorwerk, and said this time, he Meanwhile it was a bad day in won 6-0, 6-1 against Mbali Nonhle,
the quarter finals of the ITF World leg last week. “He is a hard hitter would work on his mental strength. office for other local tennis players Kagello Mar umo lost 6 -1, 6 -1
Tennis Tour Juniors second leg, and overall, he is a tough player to “I just have to stay focused and as Esi Molefe who lost 7-6, 6-1 to to South African Sophia Fuller.
after beating Aston Joshua of Great beat but in this match I made sure play well so that I can manage to South African, Alexander Hristov BOPA
Britain 7-5, 7-6 on Wednesday. I stayed very solid,” he said. Nawa
Nawa told BOPA that he played said he intended to go all the way to
well in the first set given that he went
4-2 up but went a bit low as the game
progressed, something his opponent
the finals, adding that his ambition
was to win the title given that he
missed it by an inch in the first round
Construction of modern soccer
stadium in northern Tanzania starts
A R U S H A - Ch ina Ra ilway The ground-breaking ceremony for Culture, Arts, and Sports, said the
Construction Engineering Group was held on land of 14.57 hectares, construction of the modern stadium
(CRCEG) on Saturday started where Tanzanian senior government marked an important milestone as
construction of a modern soccer officials joined CRCEG engineers Tanzania was preparing to co-host
stadium in Tanzania’s northern city and technicians as they started the AFCON finals with Kenya and
of Arusha for the 2027 Africa Cup to build the stadium that could Uganda.
of Nations (AFCON) finals with accommodate 30 000 spectators. Ndumba ro said the A r usha
a bang. Damas Ndumbaro, the minister stadium was billed to be the most
important and modern stadium built
by Chinese companies in Tanzania
in 20 years after the Benjamin
Mkapa Stadium in the port city of
Dar es Salaam with a capacity of 60
000 spectators.
“This is an important
infrastructure for Tanzania as the
country is preparing to host the 2027
AFCON finals for the first time in
the history of African football and
it will reshape Tanzania’s image in
Africa,” said Ndumbaro.
Gao Hongchun, the project
Nawa digging deep to beat Great Britain’s tennis player, Aston Joshua manager, said the contractor would
during the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors second leg in Gaborone commit to building one of the
yesterday. He won 7-5, 7-6 to play quarterfinals today. best stadiums in Africa, providing
Photo: Ogopoleng Kgomoethata local employment opportunities,
promoting urban construction,
and driving regional economic

Haliburton on development.
Gao said the Arusha stadium
project was another landmark
building by CRCEG after more than

form, scores
20 years of hardwork in the Arusha
market, following more than 10
projects including the headquarters
of the Tanzania Atomic Energy
Commission, the National Social

30 points
TORONTO - The Indiana Pacers Forward Obi Toppin led the
CHANGSHA - Wang Xinyu of China during the women’s singles match
against Joanna Garland of Chinese Taipei at the Billie Jean King Cup
2024 tennis tournament Asia-Oceania Group I match in central China’s
Security Fund commercial building,
and Arusha Melia Hotel.
On March 19, CRCEG signed
an agreement with the Tanzanian
Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports
Hunan Province on Tuesday. Wang, 30th seed in the 2024 Australian to construct the Arusha Stadium.
All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton way with 23 points, while guards Open, defeated Garland 7-5, 7-6. Photo: Xinhua Xinhua
finished with a game-high 30 points, T.J. McConnell and Ben Sheppard
five assists, and five rebounds in contributed with 17 and 11 points,
the team’s 140-123 victory over the respectively.
Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Indiana leads the league in bench
The 24-year-old reached the scoring with 46.6 points per game.
30-point mark for the ninth time The Pacers also sit atop the league
this season and the first time in over in scoring with 122.9 points per
three months. game and have scored 140 or more
He scored 31 points in a win nine times.
against Milwaukee on January 3. The team holds an 8-1 record
Prior to suffering a hamstring when achieving such a feat, with
injury on January 6, the first-time their lone loss being a 150-145 defeat
All-Star was having an MVP-caliber to Lakers two weeks prior.
season averaging a league-leading With the win, Carlisle’s team
12.5 assists, 23.6 points on 49.7 improved to 46-34 on the season
percent shooting from the field and and have won eight of their last 11
40.3 per cent from three. games.
After being sidelined for 10 Since February 2, the team is 19-
games, Haliburton returned but has 11 and are positioned to reach the
not looked the same. playoffs for the first time in four
Prior to the game against Toronto, seasons.
he averaged a modest 9.4 assists, 16.6 Indiana sit in the No. 6 seed with
points on 44.4 per cent shooting and the potential to finish as high as No.
32.3 per cent from beyond the arc 3 and as low as No. 8.
in 33 games since returning from “Every win is big. Nothing is
injury. settled yet and we got to keep
“The biggest key (to our team ourselves ready and keep competing
success) is Tyrese Haliburton,” said at the highest possible level,” said
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle Carlisle. With two games remaining
after the win. in the regular season, Pacers trail
“He’s a phenomenal offensive No. 3 Knicks by 1.5 games and No.
player and he is the guy that drives 4 Magic and No. 5 Cavaliers by one
the pace of our game.” game.
During the win against the Raptors, To avoid the play-in tournament,
Carlisle also got contributions from Indiana has a one game advantage TORONTO - Bruce Brown Jr. (right) of Toronto Raptors taking on other players during the 2023-2024 NBA
his second unit, who combined for over No. 7 Sixers and 1.5 game regular season match against Indiana Pacers in Canada on Tuesday. Toronto Raptors won 140-123.
62 points. margin over No. 8 Heat. Xinhua Photo: Xinhua
Thursday April 11, 2024 No. 067 https://dailynews.gov.bw

Letshwiti (left) and Lalonde (centre) handing over a cheque to Zakhem during sponsorship reveal in Gaborone on Tuesday. Tredinnick sponsored GU with P1.5 million for three
years and they will get P500 000 per season. Photo: Phenyo Moalosi

GU net P1.5m sponsorship

By Anastacia Sibanda launch on Tuesday, Tredinnick
Botswana director, Joe Lalonde
(BFA) president, Maclean
Letshwiti said the sponsorship
Letshwiti said it was only
when clubs turned commercial
to conduct themselves in a more
professional way.
GABORONE - Botswana said they believed the future of would go a long way to push their and professional that they would “They need to hold annual
Premier League outfit, Gaborone Botswana football was in the agenda of commercialising and become viable and sustainable. general meetings, they need to
United (GU), has received a youth. professionalising football. “It is only when our football abide by their constitutions, they
shot in the arm in the form of a He said they had been looking at He said they had made a lot of becomes commercial and need to keep records of their
P1.5 million sponsorship from ways to support the youth and that strides towards commercialising professional that it will become meeting and there has to be proper
Tredinnick Botswana over three the partnership with the ‘Money and professionalising football, but more attractive to sponsors and book keeping,” he said.
years. machine’ as GU is fondly known that a lot more still needed to be there is no shortcut,” he said. Gaborone United director,
According to the deal, GU will by its supporters is part of their done. He added that development He added that football clubs Nicholas Zakhem, thanked
receive P500 000 per season and corporate social responsibility. among football clubs was uneven, needed to attract more sponsors Tredinnick Botswana for
that the Tredinnick Botswana logo He said they believed GU would as some clubs were quick to for them to become financially partnering with his club.
will appear on the sleeve of the red help them deliver on their vision of realise that commercialisation and viable. Sustainability, he said, was He urged players to put their best
and white GU kit, including the empowering the youth to achieve professionalisation were for their important for the development foot forward for their team, saying
ladies and youth teams. their best. own good and ultimately for their of football, adding that for that loosing and drawing were not good
Speaking at the sponsorship Botswana Football Association long-term survival. to happen, football clubs needed for the famous club. BOPA

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