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SWAKOPMUND - President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi (left) and Namibia President, Dr Nangolo Mbumba during tête-à-
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cooperation marked by increasing numbers of engagements. His counterpart, Dr Mbumba said as good neighbours, it was vital to engage
in regular dialogue to enhance the effectiveness of policies pursued to develop the economies and the people of the two nations.
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‘Mental health core to organisational success’

By Ketshepile More
GABORONE - The Managing
Director of Phemo Wellness
Centre and Chairperson of Safety,
Health and Environment (SHE)
Summit and Expo, Dr Precious
Serero, says there is an urgent call
to embrace mental health not as
a priority but as a core value for
organisational success.
Dr Serero said this at the two-
day Botswana SHE summit in
Gaborone recently. She said
in this era of transformation
post COVID-19, workplaces
must undergo a paradigm shift,
recognising the interconnectedness
of safety, health, and the
environment. She said as light
was shone on mental health, it was
essential to recognise that safety
extends beyond physical well
being.
Dr Serero said psychological
safety and holistic employee well
being were integral to creating a
supportive and productive work
environment.
“The mental well-being of
employees is not just a moral
imperative but a strategic
necessity, influencing productivity,
engagement, and overall workplace
culture,” Dr Serero said.
Giving insights on mental health
trends, the Managing Director
of Healthy Minds, Dr Keneilwe
Molebatsi, said there was a serious
workplace burnout, which could be
a problem for individual workers
and the organisation as a whole.
Often termed as an occupational
related syndrome resulting from
chronic workplace stress, Dr
Molebatsi said burn out involved
emotional exhaustion and feelings
of inefficiency, all adding to a state
where job related stressors were
not being effectively managed.
She said some of the reasons for
burn out included unfairness at
work, unmanageable workload as
well as lack of communication and
support to employees from their
managers, among many.
However, she said there were
interventions to address burn out
in the workplace. Dr Molebatsi
said managers could have a mental
health centre and regularly check
in with workers on how they were
doing.
Also that, supervisors could help
their employees identify problems
amongst each other and assist them
on how to address them.
Similarly, Dr Molebatsi said
employees also need to take
responsibility of their mental state
by prioritising self-care constantly,
which include both physical and
emotional well being.
“As an employee learn to admit
that you are not okay and seek
help. In that way, you can be able
to disconnect and rejuvenate,” she
said, adding that it was important
for employees to set boundaries
and give themselves permission
to truly unplug from work for
reasonable periods of time.
Sharing the same sentiments was
Deputy Head Health Occupational
Medicine of Minerals Council
South Africa, Dr Nothando Moyo,
who said organisations failed to
make the transition smooth of
working from home and back to
work, post COVID-19.
Therefore, she said this resulted
in employees becoming less
productive and innovative as they
deal with burn out.
Dr Moyo said people need to
switch off from work for a while,
adding that all these would create
productivity.
“Managers need to be flexible
and allow their employees time
to work from home, these are
emerging trends, which create
productivity in the long run and
also it makes employees feel they
are in control of their lives,” said
Dr Moyo.
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive
Officer of Metropolitan Life
Botswana, Ms Boitumelo Mogopa,
said both organisations and
employees should strive for a
healthy, supportive and inclusive
workplace.
“Prioritise social relationships;
healthy relationships with
coworkers, friends, and family can
help buffer workplace stresses,”
said Ms Mogopa. The Botswana
SHE summit was held under the
theme: Innovation for Impact:
SHE in the 21st Century. BOPA

Sesonke presses for

safety, wellbeing of
sex workers
By Lesedi Thatayamodimo
GABORONE - Sex workers
in Botswana face high levels of
violence, stigma, discrimination
and other human rights violations.
Sesonke officer, Ms Shalom
Sekgoma said numerous studies
indicate a high level of violence
towards sex workers, and linkages
have been made between laws that
criminalise sex work and increased
vulnerability to violence.
Ms Sekgoma was speaking
Dr Serero (left) during a press briefing in Gaborone on Tuesday. She said it was essential to recognise that during a reciprocal exchange
safety extends beyond physical well being. Photo: Ogopoleng Kgomoethata workshop between Mbewe Legal
Practice and Molly Cohen of The
Urban Justice Centre Sex Workers
Project (New York, USA), in
Gaborone recently.
per cent experienced discrimination
in the past 12 months.
“More than half, 55 per cent
experienced being called names.
Words like me-nice are often used
to humiliate them,” she said .She
also added that 42 per cent of
sex workers were blackmailed in
the past year, saying that showed
that sex workers were confronted
with emotional violence from the
community on a regular basis.
She, therefore, said to avoid
violence, gossip and humiliation,
sex workers preferred keeping their
work secret.
Moreover, Ms Sekgoma said in
Gaborone, gangs assaulted and
attacked sex workers while at work.
She highlighted that it was

BOFWA trains Help Line officers
By Thamani Shabani
FRANCISTOWN - Botswana
Family Welfare Association
(BOFWA) is offering a safe haven
where the privacy of patients is a
guarded treasured secret, BOFWA
service delivery manager, Ms
Amogelang Monnatlhare has said.
Speaking on the side-lines of
a five-day youth orientation and
training programme workshop
for Help Line recruit officers
in Francistown recently, Ms
Monnatlhare said BOFWA’s
staff were seen as beacons of
confidentiality, a welcoming
hand to hold in the darkness of
uncertainty.
She said in the eyes of the rural
communities, BOFWA staff were
not mere healthcare providers,
but stalwarts of confidentiality,
entrusted with the heavy burden of
HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment.
She said it was against this
backdrop that BOFWA staff
were also welcomed in rural
communities where services were
not easily accessible.
“To those belonging to
marginalised groups, the fear of
disclosure and discrimination
is all too real, a potent deterrent
to seeking care,” she said. Ms
Monnatlhare further said though
there were local clinics in such
rural communities, residents tend
to prefer their services than those
from locals.
She said BOFWA carried
outreach programmes such as HIV/
AIDS testing, counselling and
referrals to rural communities.
She said they have five centres
across the country offering
various services. The centres
are in Gaborone (headquarters),
Mochudi, Francistown, Kasane and
Maun.
She appealed to young people to
utilise the youth Helpline, #16658
and end the stigma and fear.
“Their health is worth more
than silence. Pick up the phone, we
are here to listen, to advice and to
support,” she said noting that the
helpline was free and accessible
from any network.
Ms Monnatlhare said the
orientation and training
encompassed a comprehensive
overview of BOFWA’s goals
among them in-depth sessions on
integrated sexual and reproductive
health, hands on practice in
handling calls, as well as managing
emergencies and mental health
issues.
She added that participants
were dedicated professionals,
having previously worked as
social workers, armed with a
compassionate heart and wealth of
expertise in this field of integrated
sexual and reproductive health and
rights.
“They will from the backbone of
BOFWA’s youth helpline, serving
as digital guardian angel for
adolescents and young people in
need of advice, guidance, or simply
a sympathetic ear,” she added.
Key objectives of the workshop
included ensuring that officers
understands BOFWA’s strategic
priorities, and policies, tools
and management processes and
enhancing their communication
and counselling skills., while
preparing them to offer emphatic,
accurate, and timely support to
callers.
The programme also emphasised
the importance of confidentiality,
cultural sensitivity, and continuous
improvement through feedback
and monitoring. At the end of the
training, the call centre officers
are expected to confidently deliver
high-quality integrated sexual
and reproductive health and rights
services and aiding adolescents
make informed sexual and
reproductive decisions. BOPA
She further said sex workers
experienced violence which
ranged from blatant physical and
sexual violence to social stigma,
discrimination, intimidation,
coercion and harassment, adding
that often, the perpetrators were
clients, pimps and hostel owners,
including family and community
members.
“Even law enforcement officers
are involved, and in some cases
they increase violence rather than
protect sex workers from it,” she
said.
She said lack of legal recognition
and protection leaves them
vulnerable to exploitation, violence,
and health risks of contracting
sexually transmitted infections,
including HIV.
Ms Sekgoma said according to
the Hands Off study, 66 per cent
of sex workers have experienced
violence in the past 12 months.
She said in Botswana, violence
takes different forms and was
perpetrated by different actors,
meaning that sex workers were
confronted with emotional,
physical, sexual and economic
violence on a regular basis.
She indicated that studies have
revealed that law enforcement
workers were major perpetrators
of violence against sex workers in
Botswana.
She said studies revealed that the
majority of sex workers, about 73
assumed that the attacks partly
accounted for the physical were 26
per cent while sexual violence was
13 per cent and was perpetrated by
community members.
Ms Sekgoma also said sex
workers experienced physical and
sexual violence, adding that 12 per
cent were perpetrated by family
members, friends and intimate
partners.
She further said according to
the Hands Off study, 48 per cent
of respondents were arrested in the
past twelve months.
“On average, specific grounds
for arrest of which 43 per cent was
on the basis of being a sex worker,
41 per cent was getting caught in a
police raid, 33 per cent for carrying
a condom and 27 per cent was for
soliciting clients on the street” she
said.
She said during arrest, 35 per
cent of the female sex workers
experienced physical violence, 28
per cent were beaten, 28 per cent
had their money stolen, whereas 26
per cent of sex workers were forced
into sex during arrest.
Ms Sekgoma said Sesonke
was, therefore, calling for safety
and wellbeing of sex workers in
Botswana. She urged government to
decriminalise activities associated
with sex work, to adopt supportive
laws and to develop preventative
and protective services, care and
support. BOPA
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Economic
cooperation boon
for Botswana,
Namibia
By Moshe Galeragwe
SWAKOPMUND - Economic
cooperation remains the
cornerstone of Botswana and
Namibia bilateral relations, says
Namibia President, Dr Nangolo
Mbumba.
Receiving his counterpart,
President Dr Mokgweetsi
WALVIS BAY - President Masisi (second right) and President Mbumba, Vice President Slumber Tsogwane
Masisi during the official talks
(second left) during a tour of Namport and Botswana Dry Port in Namibia on Wednesday.
Photo: Thompson Keobaletswe yesterday, Dr Mbumba said since
the launch of the use of national
identity cards for cross border
travel, efforts towards operating
unwavering commitment to
facilitate dialogue between all
neighbouring countries through
various SADC tools aimed at
achieving amicable diplomatic
solutions to any matters posing
threat to the region.
President Mbumba also
appreciated the solidarity and
support extended to them during
the period of mourning following
the passing on of Dr Hage
Geingob and likened the support
to that of a family.
As good neighbours, he said

All-Party Conference the one stop border post at

Mamuno border along the Trans-
Kalahari Highway brought some
it was vital for the countries to
engage in regular dialogue aimed
at enhancing the effectiveness of

pivotal to democracy
GABORONE - Government all parties across the political
is committed to uphold the landscape. “I need to reassure
principles of democracy through you again that this gathering is
dialogue and consultations. very pivotal to our democracy,”
Speaking during the All- he said.
Party Conference yesterday, He said the current
Minister for State President, administration resolved to
Mr Kabo Morwaeng said it resuscitate the All-Party
was government intention and Conference with the good
wish to consult and engage with intention necessitated by the
need to uphold basic tenets of the
country.
He said the other major reason
for the All-Party Conference
was to discuss the modalities
of the political party funding,
adding that he was thankful
to all political parties for their
submissions on proposals of how
the fund may be utilised. BOPA
significant development.
He said the development
contributed to efficiency of the
SADC transport development
corridors, thereby, contributing
to regional development and
economic integration efforts.
Dr Mbumba noted that in the
area of cross border trade, the
two nations continued to make
progress as witnessed by the
donation of a peace of land to
Botswana to establish a Dry
Port at Walvis Bay Sea Port thus
making Botswana sea linked.
policies pursued to develop the
economies and the people of the
two nations.
Therefore, he said President
Masisi’s official visit provided
an opportunity for interactions
and for the delegation to assess
progress made in different areas
of bilateral cooperation.
For his part, President Masisi
indicated that Botswana and
Namibia maintained successful
and robust bilateral cooperation
marked by increasing numbers of
engagements.

President Masisi astute

He said the development He said together with his
was not done as a gesture of counterpart, they had a lively
goodwill, but to equally facilitate and robust tête-à-tête prior to the
imports and exports of goods and official talks, covering a wide

leader - Mbumba
By Moshe Galeragwe ever growing bilateral relations with his counterpart, indicating
services with the understanding
that Botswana was intending
to increase volumes of trade of
imports and exports through the
range of issues.
President Masisi said such
engagements were meant to close
any gaps that might exist in their
between Botswana and Namibia. that the two countries have both dry port. commendable relations.
SWAKOPMUND - President “A good neighbour, a fond rectified comparable regional Dr Mbumba said cooperation He said through various
Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has treasure,” he said, adding that agreements, specifically the in defence and security matters sessions of the Joint Permanent
been applauded for continuing the relationship between the two SADC free trade protocol was crucial in addressing trans- Commission on Cooperation and
the legacy of sound democratic countries was characterised by and tripartite free trade area national security threats such as the Joint Permanent Commission
leadership entrenched by his good neighbourliness and mutual agreement, which covered terrorism and organised crime. on Defence and Security, the
predecessors, establishing respect and must be treasured by the three regions of SADC, He said by enhancing two nations had decided to
himself as an astute leader all. COMESA and EAC. cooperation on security, the enhance collaboration through
focused on global integration. He said in a world currently He said the agreements boosted two nations would protect their Bi-National Commission (BNC).
The sentiments were expressed experiencing geo-political trade by establishing sustainable citizens and contribute to a safer He said the inaugural session of
by President of Namibia, tensions, it was a breath of markets comprising 700 million and more stable Southern Africa. the BNC was held in September
Dr Nangolo Mbumba when fresh air to enjoy peace, unity people and the GDP of way over On the regional and 2022, to advance the shared
introducing President Masisi who and respect shared by the two US$1.4 trillion clearly illustrating international front, Dr Mbumba bilateral agenda.
was the guest of honour at the countries. the common ground shared said the two countries would President Masisi said the
Swakopmund International Trade Dr Mbumba was delighted in terms of global integration continue to work together, to adoption of the agreement to
Expo (SWAiTEX) in Namibia on and commended the NCCI for initiatives. consult and harmonise their extend operational hours at
Wednesday. having the foresight by not only President Masisi said Botswana position on matters of mutual the Mamuno Border Post to
Dr Mbumba, said the expo was organising the expo, but also was truly determined to interest and concern. “As facilitate trans-border movement
the greatest contribution to the inviting a good neighbour in enhance intra-Africa trade and SADC member states we view to 24 hours was a commendable
President Masisi. cooperation. stability and regional integration development.
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Training gives prisoners spiritual transformation
By Lorato Gaofise
GABORONE - Botswana
Prison Service has organised
a 10-day Christian Leadership
Training for 50 prisoners, from
Gaborone and other prisons from
surrounding areas.
Officiating Tuesday, during the
official opening of the Christian
Leadership Training, themed,
Spiritual Transformation: A
Good Path for Reintegration, the
divisional commander South,
senior assistant commissioner of
Prisons (SACP), Shakani Thani
said the theme for the training
was drawn from Romans 12:2,
as a reminder that spiritual
transformation was not only
possible, but essential for re-
integration.
“Do not conform to the pattern
of this world, but be transformed
by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able to test and
approve God’s will is- his good,
pleasing, and perfect will, so
says the Apostle Paul, in Romans
12:2,” he said.
This training, he said was also
meant to ultimately empower
the inmates to make a positive
contribution in their families and
the country, once reintegrated
into the society.
Once spiritually transformed,
the Diviosial Commander said
the inmates would be able to
develop a positive mindset that
would guide them in making
good and valuable decisions in
their lives.
Therefore, he encouraged the
inmates to take the workshop
seriously and adhere to what they
were taught, as the training was
meant to empower them.
The training, he said was not
only for their benefit, but also
for the benefit of everyone that
they would interact with outside
prison.
The main objective of the 10-
day training, senior assistant
commissioner of Prisons said was
to instil spiritual transformation
through inner renewal, restoration
and reintegration.
“Our minds hold immense
power, so spiritual transformation
begins from within with a
renewal of thought, purpose, and
perspective. It’s not just about
behaviour, it’s about a heart
change that aligns with God’s
purpose,” he added.
Beyond rehabilitation, senior
assistant commissioner said
people needed restoration,
therefore, regardless of past
mistakes, he said each prisoner
carried potential for positive
change, adding that through
spiritual growth that they would
find healing and purpose.
“Leaving prison can
be daunting, but spiritual
transformation equips you.
It empowers better choices,
healthier relationships, and
positive contributions to society,”
he added. He encouraged the
inmates to hold on to the word of
God, as their guide to maintaining
a strong character throughout
their spiritual transformation
journey.
Throughout the workshop,
he said the Biblical scripture
would be explored, encouraging
the inmates to allow the
message from the word of God
to guide their steps as they
seek transformation. Giving
a testimony, an ex-prisoner,
Mr Rikoruavi Hengari also
encouraged the inmates to make
deliberate decisions to change
their lives and learn from their
past mistakes. Relying entirely on
the word of God and embracing
a one’s spiritual transformation
journey, Mr Hengari said was a
good path towards renewal and
reintegration.
Assembly Bible College
president, and principal facilitator
of the training, Dr Phodiso
Ntwaetsile hailed Botswana
Prison Service for organising
the transformative programme,
saying it was an intentional
and intelligent effort, as well
as a faithful mindset change
initiative anchoring on President
Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi’s goal
of improving Botswana and
Batswana.
“This initiative is a correctional
strategy meant to change inmates
to be people of a peaceful society.
It is aimed at helping particularly
inmates, by bringing spiritual
insight and personal growth into
their daily lives.
Its goal is to empower and
prepare you to find a purpose and
BCP advocates for land management administrators
By Lindi Morwaeng
MOGODITSHANE - The
Botswana Congress Party
(BCP) president, Mr Dumelang
Saleshando, presented his
party’s MP candidate and
council candidates for the
Mogoditshane West constituency
to the electorate in Mogoditshane
recently.
Mr Saleshando emphasised
the capable and efficient nature
of women, showcasing his
party’s commitment to female
leadership as he declared Ms
Julia Chepete, a microbiologist
by profession, as the party’s
parliamentary candidate for
Mogoditshane West.
Mr Saleshando underscored
Ms Chepete’s choice to align
with the BCP as a testament
to the party’s professionalism
and adherence to established
procedures.
He also signified his
confidence in Ms Chepete’s
drive and determination to fulfill
the position. In his address to
the electorate, Mr Saleshando,
drove home the party’s readiness
to tackle pressing issues within
the Mogoditshane constituency,
including the rampant crime
rate.
The BCP leader blamed
the high levels of crime
on the district’s escalating
unemployment and the influx
of foreigners operating dubious
businesses, resulting in a
breeding ground for illegal
activities and unsafe conditions.
Making an impassioned plea,
the BCP leader laid bare the
statistics of unemployment in
Botswana, with a 24 per cent rate
in 2024, an increase from 20 per
cent in 2019.
Regarding Mogoditshane land
issue, Mr Saleshando the blamed
Land Board for corruption
and mishandling of residential
meaningful interaction with the
society,” he said. Additionally,
he said the Assembly Bible
College, was fully committed
to supporting Botswana
Prison Service to transform
and reintegrating the inmates,
Mr Thani officially opening The Christian Leadership Training Programme for inmates in Gaborone on
Wednesday. He said spiritual wellness was critical in expanding one’s sense of purpose and meaning in life:
Photo: Phenyo Moalosi
plots allocation, leaving people
languishing on waiting lists for
over three decades.
The BCP leader promised
to radically transform the land
administration if elected, vowing
to dismantle Land Boards
and entrust land management
to professionally trained
administrators rather than
political appointees.
He envisioned a future
where everyone was entitled to
residential plots, stating, ‘we’re
going to make sure that everyone
is allocated serviced plots
because it is possible.’
Mr Saleshando pleaded with
the rsident to vote BCP saying
his party has been tried and
found true. “Give us the mandate
to govern, and we will turn
Botswana’s fortunes around, he
said.”
Former MP for Mogoditshane,
Mr Sedirwa Kgoroba, a staunch
advocate for the BCP, lent his
voice to the campaign, urging the
voters to rally behind the party
for the sake of Mogoditshane’s
future.
“The BCP is the only party
with the will to fulfill its
promises,” he asserted. “Vote
for us, and you’ll see change
happen in Mogoditshane.” He
promised to restore dignity to
the constituency if the party is
voted into power and that they
would make it a place that they
would be proud to call home.
MP for Ngami, Mr Kainangura
Hikuama, took to the stage
expounding on the 10-point plan
that set the BCP apart in the race
for leadership.
“We have a blueprint for a
sustainable future, including
plans for green technology,” he
said.
For her part, Ms Chepete’s
promised to champion the needs
of her constituency, pointing to
the pressing issues of neglected
through provision of guidance
and necessary resources.
Officer in Charge- First
Offenders Boys Prison, senior
superintendent Uthant Katse
thanked government for
ensuring total transformation
internal roads, rising crime,
and illegal immigration that
has long gone unaddressed in
Mogoditshane.
Meanwhile another BCP
prospective parliamentary
candidate Party Jwaneng/
Mabutsane Constituency was
also recently launched.
Launching the candidate
and 12 aspiring councillors,
vice president, Mr Taolo Lucas
implored BCP members and
constituents to vote for Mr
Kgakololo Ramoswaane in the
October general elections.
Mr Lucas said BCP was the
only party that had people’s
interests at heart and therefore
it was important for members
and constituents to maintain
focus and deliver the vote for the
opposition.
“We need to test the strength
of a different party. The ruling
Botswana Democratic Party
(BDP) has long been tried and
tested and has so far run out of
ideas as evidenced by challenges
of high unemployment rate,” he
said.
He added that BCP continued
to demonstrate its commitment
through prioritising to meet the
needs of the people through its
unveiled 10-point manifesto,
which they intended to utilise
through the principle of good
governance when they ascended
to power.
Through their manifesto, he
said the BCP was committed
to creating 300 000 job
opportunities in five years after
being elected to power.
He said the BCP was
concerned about widespread
corruption, unemployment and
underemployment in the country.
Again, he said the BCP
would endeavour to distribute
the country’s wealth well and
improve the living standards
of the poor and further address
of prisons in the country,
adding that reintegration and
capacity building workshops
afforded to inmates showed
how much government cared
about transforming the lives of
prisoners. BOPA
issues underemployment through
their commitment to build an
economy that would be able to
pay a P4 000 living wage.
He further said once in power,
they intended to pay P600 as
unemployment allowance and
also speed up land allocation
given that access to land was still
a challenge to many in Botswana.
“Prioritising land allocation
has been our core mandate.
BDP has no clear plan to ensure
Batswana have land,” he said.
On one hand, he said
the Jwaneng/Mabutsane
constituency had for a long time
been run under the Umbrella
for Democratic Change (UDC),
which was the main reason for
the developments to be lagging
behind.
He noted that the constituency
needed committed men and
women who could drive the
essential developments desired
in the area.
As such, he challenged
Batswana to desist from electing
parties or people that were not
interested in uplifting their lives.
He said Mr Ramoswaane
and his councillors were ideal
candidates for the constituency,
particularly that they were all
conversant with party rules and
procedures.
“They fully understand that
the BCP is the party run based on
the principle of good governance
with outmost respect for human
rights,” he added.
For his part, Mr Ramoswaane
pleaded with the electorates to
vote for him so that he could
assist to bring developments in
the constituency.
He said part of the priorities as
their representative in Parliament
would be tarring of Maokane-
Mokhomba-Samane-Thankane
gravel road as well as creating
job opportunities, especially for
the youth.BOPA
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Magistrate
advises
defence to
apply for ACCESS
recusal
By Olekantse Sennamose

GABORONE - Broadhurst

FROM ONLINE
magistrate, Ms Linah Mokibe-
Oahile has advised the defence in a
matter in which rape accused Samuel
Selolwane, is once again trying his

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luck at bail, to file for her recusal in
the matter.
This came after Selolwane’s lawyer,
Dr Obonye Jonas indicated during a
status hearing appearance yesterday
that he was not happy with the
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appearance when he indicated his
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“When I indicated that I want to
apply for bail, this court then asked
me if I was aware that the matter was
still under investigation. That makes
me feel uncomfortable to appear
before it because it shows that it has
already pre-empted the application,”
he said.
Therefore, he said that attempting
bail application before the very court
would therefore, be a futile exercise.
He also said that the case for his
client was too politicised, which he
said raised the likelihood of bias
against him.
“There are placards outside the
court every time we appear and now
it is like some people are using it to
advocate for their interests,” he said.
Dr Jonas also raised a concern about
what he said was too much delay in
concluding investigations, indicating
that the matter had dragged on for
seven months without any progress.
He argued that the fact that the
matter was still under investigation
should not be used as the key factor in
determining whether to give or deny
his client bail. In response, stand-in
prosecutor, Ms Bezi Seralanyane
said she was not in a position to
respond to the issues raised by the
defence concerning plea for recusal,
and that the substantive prosecutor
who was on leave would be better
positioned to do so. Ms Mokibe-
Oahile set July 18 for bail application
arguments, and advised the defence
that if they desired to file for her
recusal, they should do so and serve Call us for more info Visit our website
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Selolwane has been charged with
rape of a minor child while his co-
accused persons, being the mother
of the child and her friend have been
charged with corrupting a minor
child into prostitution. BOPA

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BTO hails Namibia-Maun route
By Esther Mmolai
MAUN - The launch of a new
flight route between Maun and
Windhoek is testament to the
partnership between Botswana,
Namibia and other stakeholders.
The observation was made by
Botswana Tourism Organisation
(BTO) official, Mr Thatayaone
Mmapatsi at the inaugural landing
of Fly Namibia at Maun Airport on
Wednesday.
He said the flight demonstrated
what could be achieved when
different stakeholders worked
Ranooe finds
niche market in
piggery business
By Booster Mogapi
MOTOKWE - Though
piggery business in Botswana
is predominantly run on a small
scale, it is an important source of
employment and an income earner
for many people.
In Motokwe, Ms Nametsegang
Ranooe runs a small-scale piggery
business in her back yard. She told
BOPA that she does not regret
starting the small business. She
said her desire to run a piggery was
provoked by a certain businessman
who ran the piggery at his own
farm who exchanged pigs for
maize to feed his animals.
Ms Ranooe said ever since the
exchange in 2023, she never looked
back and the love and passion for
the business grew. She said even
though the piggery was started as
a trial and error initiative, she does
not regret venturing into piggery as
it has sustained her and her family
during a drought period.
She said pigs are a lovely lot
that need to be given attention and
care, and they have good returns
as the market in Botswana is still
big. Ms Ranooe added that she
has seen many people venturing
into businesses like rearing cattle,
sheep, goats and chickens, but she
wanted to undertake something
different.
“That was when I saw the
opportunity to start a piggery. I
grabbed it with both hands to make
sure it succeeds,” she said proudly.
Ranooe said she has five breeder
pigs, being four females and one
male, which have produced 32
piglets at the moment.
She said through the commitment
she has shown to the business, she
met another business individual
who gave her guidance on running
a piggery.
She said even though she had
some ideas on running her small
together towards a common goal.
He commended Fly Namibia for
showing confidence in Maun as a
destination of choice and for their
partnership in advancing shared
objectives.
He said the new route would
not only strengthen ties between
the two neighbouring countries,
but would also create more
opportunities for tourism, trade
and cultural exchanges.
Mr Mmapatsi pointed out that
the collaboration with Fly Namibia
extended beyond the new route to
include combining resources and
business, she did not have enough
experience to run the business
properly and the information
she gathered made her a better
businessperson.
Ms Ranooe said pigs need to be
properly fed so that by the time
they are of sale age, they can bring
the owner enough profit to keep the
business running.
She disclosed that said she has
since made a plan to expand her
business to the family farm so that
she can increase the production to
become a medium scale operator
in order to meet the market needs.
Ms Ranooe said already her
piggery has caught the interest from
the community and individuals, as
pork is safe and healthy to eat.
She added that her participation
in the Motokwe Agricultural
Show and Horse Race exposed
her business to many potential
customers.
“My participation in the show
gave me an opportunity to interact
with other farmers and learn from
them on how best I can run my
business,” she noted.
She said the three piglets she
brought to the agricultural show
got her position two and this means
a lot to her as it shows she is going
in the right direction to produce the
right quality.
Ms Ranooe said the competition
for the right quality meat could
not be ignored, as customers want
the best from every production.
She said she has not met many
challenges in her business except
that of pig feeds, which she buys
far and have since engaged BAMB
in Kang to consider stocking pig
feeds as it is nearer to them.
Nevertheless, Ms Ranooe said
she looks forward to growing
and expanding her business to
a satisfactory level upon which
she can better her life and create
employment for others. BOPA
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marketing efforts to attract more
tourists, and to showcase the best
that Botswana and Namibia had to
offer.
He said through promotion
of tourism they were creating
employment opportunities,
Dr Mosinyi said CAAB was considering to improve the strength of the surface runway and the terminal to
handle all aircraft categories.
Maun International Airport
needs upgrading - Mosinyi
By Esther Mmolai
MAUN - A lot has to be done to
transform the Maun International
Airport to world-class airport to
enhance capacity and facilities
to accommodate big aircraft and
passenger traffic growth at the
facility.
The Civil Aviation Authority of
Botswana (CAAB) Chief Executive
Officer, Dr Bao Mosinyi, said there
was consideration to improve the
strength of the runway surface and
the terminal to handle all aircraft
categories. He made the remarks
on Wednesday when celebrating
another addition of the inauguration
landing of Fly Namibia flight into
the Maun airport within a space of
three weeks.
The new flight would operate
three flights per week on the
route significantly enhancing
connectivity between Namibia and
Botswana.
Recently, there was the
inauguration of the Ethiopian
Airlines direct flight from Addis
Ababa to Maun. He appreciated
that Maun International Airport
was busy and there was still a lot
of interest from other airlines to
fly into the facility but there were
limitations in the airport citing
the inadequate runway and small
terminal building capacity.
“What we need in the Maun
airport is more connectivity to
even further distances and we
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fostering entrepreneurship and
supporting local businesses.
“Our country is a land
of unparalleled beauty and
biodiversity and it offers a tapestry
of experiences that captivate the
soul,” he said.
are in consultations to find an
immediate solution to have large
airline touching down here from
Europe,” he added.
He said although there is a
short-term solution, there is need
for a long-term solution, as their
intention is to build Botswana as
an epicentre of aviation in the next
five years.
Dr Mosinyi said the Maun airport
was the only place in the country
where travellers could directly and
easily connect to their destinations
of choice without a stopover in
Gaborone and emphasised the
need to increase frequency and
the size of aircraft to make Maun
what they envisage it to be. Their
plan, he said, was to work with
all airlines servicing the airport
such as Air link, Air Botswana,
South African Airways and
Ethiopian Airlines among others
to interlink, code share with an aim
to make seamless and convenient
connections between countries.
He expressed appreciation for the
launch of the Fly Namibia flight
and encouraged its management to
work closely with other airlines and
small-chartered aircrafts flying
into the famous Okavango Delta.
The Maun airport has a rich
aviation history given the tourism
industry, which account for the
majority of landing and take-offs
and Dr Mosinyi revealed that the
Fly Namibia flight would ferry
more travellers to the area to enjoy
Mr Mmapatsi explained that
Botswana was committed to
sustainable tourism practices,
preserving the environment and
protecting wildlife for the benefit
of future generations.BOPA
the beauty of the delta.
Fly Namibia’s General Manager
Commercial, Ms Nerine Uys,
appreciated their partnership with
CAAB saying the route would be
sustainable as it linked two popular
tourist destinations.
She said the journey would also
open a lot of possibilities for both
Botswana and Namibia and beyond
noting that the connection was not
just a new route in the airspace but
it was also a venture that brought
together rich cultures, and people
with shared aspirations.
“Our landing in Maun is
testament to our commitment to
fostering closer ties in hunting
tourism and creating economic
opportunities that will benefit both
our countries.
“The delta is a place of wonders
and adventure attracting travelers
from all corners of the globe and
with this route, we aim to make it
easier for people to experience the
unparalleled beauty and diversity
Botswana has to offer,” she added.
Ms Uys further highlighted
that Namibia similarly posts its
own unique natural wonders and
believed that travelers would as well
explore and enjoy the magnificent
landscapes and rich heritage. She
said the new flight symbolised the
beginning of new friendship and
creation of countless memories
adding that they were looking
forward to a successful season.
BOPA
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KITSISO YA SECHABA
Kitsiso e e ntshitsweng go ya ka karolo YA LESOME ya molao wa tshekatsheko ya tikologo (CAP 65:07)
KITSISO YA TSHEKATSHEKO YA SECHABA YA PEGO YA TSHEKATSHEKO YA TIKOLOGO YA TIRO/POROJEKE E E AKANTSWENG YA METSI A A LESWE LE GO A DIRISA GAPE KWA
MOKGATHONG WA CAMPHILL, OTSE
Dintlha tsa konokono tse di bonweng mo dipatlisisong tsa tshekatsheko ya Tikologo ya porojeke/tiro e e fa godimo di sobokilwe fa tlase.
i. SELEKANYO LE SEBOPEGO SA TIRO
Go tsenngwa mo tirisong ka botlalo ga tiro/porojeke e e akantsweng e ya metsi a leswe le thulaganyo ya go a dirisa gape go tlaa akaretsa:
• Go phepafadiwa ga metsi a a tswang mo ditankeng tsa kgopelo (septic) tse di setseng di le teng mo dikagong tsa mokgatho wa Camphill tse di tla tsamaisiwang ka mealo (pipes) go ya kwa lefelong le legolo.
• Go tsenngwa ga tanka ya 30m3 e e nang le dikganedi tse di dirisiwang go tsamaisa seelo sa metsi go thibela metsi a a tsenang go tswa mo tankeng ya kgopelo.
• Go agiwa ga dikago tse pedi tsa matlhare a a nang le matlapa a a tsamayang ka tsela e e tlhamaletseng
• Go bolaya megare mo mmetsing a a phepafaditsweng go tlhomamisa gore a tsamaisana le topo ya BOS 463:2011 ya Boleng jwa Metsi a go Nosetsa
Maikaelelo a go diragatsa porojeke/tiro eno ke go tokafatsa tsela e metsi a a leswe a dirisiwang ka yone mo lefelong le, ka go kgobokanya le go phepafatsa leswe le le tswang mo ditankeng tsa kgopelo ya metsi a leswe tse di leng
teng gone jaanong a a tshologelang mo mosimeng o o tsamaisang metsi a a leswe mo lefelong la tiro go ya kwa lefelong la konokono la phepafatso ya metsi a a leswe. Maikaelelo a tlhabololo e ke maiteko a go tokafatsa tsamaiso ya
matlakala le go dirisa gape metsi a a leswe a a phepafaditsweng go nosetsa mo dikagong tsa mokgatho (Trust).
ii. LEFELO LA TIRO
Porojeke/Tiro e e akantsweng ya metsi a leswe le thulaganyo ya go a dirisa gape e tshwanetse go diragadiwa mo dikagong tsa Camphill Community Trust. Lefelo la mokgatho le kwa motseng wa Otse go bapa le tsela e kgologolo ya
Gaborone - Lobatse. Lefelo leno la go phepafatsa metsi le tla agiwa mo lefelong le le bogolo/bophara jwa dimetara di le masome a matlhano (50) ka dimetara di le masome a matlhano (50).
iii. DITLAMORAGO TSE DI KA TLHAGOGANG KA NAKO YA TIRO E, LE METLHALE E E AKANTSWENG GO FOKOTSA MANOKONOKO A TIKOLOGO
Tafole e e fa tlase e bontsha tshoboko ya Ditlamorago tsa Tikologo le Dikgato tsa go di Fokotsa/Tokafatsa.

Ditlamorago Dikgato tsa go Fokotsa ditlamorago /Go Tokafatsa Ditlamorago Dikgato tsa go Fokotsa ditlamorago /Go Tokafatsa
Koketsego ya • Go tshwanetse ga tsewa dikgato tse di lekaneng tsa go thibela lerole go akaretsa Go tlhama ka • Go thapa batho ba le bantsi ba ba tswang mo lefelong leo ka mo go ka kgonegang
lerole go kgatshiwa ka metlha ka metsi segolobogolo mo godimo ga mafelo a a bonalang ditiro tsa nakwana ka teng segolobogolo mo setlhopheng sa batho ba ba nang le bokgoni jo bo kwa
mo lefelong le dikoloi di tla tsamayang mo go lone. tlase le ba ba se nang bokgoni.
• Babereki ba tshwanetse go tlamelwa ka dipiba melomo tse di tshwanetseng tsa • Tumalano ya pereko (contract) e tshwanetse go rurifadiwa ka mokwalo(sign) ke
lerole segolobogolo ka nako ya go epa, go tlatsa gape ka nako ya go diragatsa babereki ba ba sa tswang go thapiwa.
porojeke/tiro go ba thibela go tsenwa ke malwetse a go hema (kgotsa ditshwaetso). • Rakonteraka o tshwanetse go sala morago melao ya tiro.
• Go fokotsa go runya ga lerole, go tshwanetse ga tsewa kgato tsa go dibela lerole • Sephato sa babereki (50%) e tshwanetse go nna bomme le banana.
pele ga tiro le ka nako ya tiro bogolo jang fa go epiwa fa tlase ga matlwana a
borutelo le magae a moalo wa kgopho ya metsi a leswe o fetang teng Go rotloetsa Ka fa go ka kgonegang ka teng le fa go ka kgonegang teng, Rakonteraka o tshwanetse go
itsholelo ya reka didirisiwa tsa go aga lefelo la bonno go tswa go batlamedi ba selegae ka go gatelela
Koketsego ya • Baagi ba ba nnang mo tseleng e go fetang moalo wa kgopho ya metsi a a leswe teng selegae/ya kgaolo go nna le seabe ga selegae.
modumo go ya ko lefelong le le akantsweng la phepafatso ya metsi a a leswe, ba tshwanetse
go itsisiwe malatsi a mabedi pele ga ditiro tse di tlaa ba amang di simolola. Go fokotsega ga Go nna le thulaganyo e e lolameng ya tsamaiso le tlhokomelo ya lefelo go tlhomamisa
• Tlhomamisa gore didirisiwa tsotlhe tse di seng mo tirisong di beilwe ka kelotlhoko bokgoni jwa lefelo gore tsamaiso e e siameng ya go dira ga tsamaiso e go a diragala.
kgakala le mafelo a a ka amegang (matlo a borutelo, bonno) go bapa le moalo wa la go phepafatsa
kgopho ya metsi a leswe. metsi a a leswe
• Fa go kgonegang teng, go tshwanetse ga dirisiwa tiro ya diatla fa go epololwa le
fa go tladiwa gape. Kotsi e e ka • Go tshwanetse ga nna le tlhokomelo ya tikologo ya lefelo le le bokgola ka nako
• Ga go a tshwanela ga dirisiwa metšhini e e bokete fa dithuto di tsweletse. nnang teng ya tsotlhe go tlhomamisa gore ga go na matshwao a mefuta ya letlhaka.
• Babereki ba tshwanetse go tlamelwa ka diaparo tse di lekaneng tsa tshireletso go gore dimela tsa • Tiriso ya melemo e e bolayang dimela go laola mefuta ya ditlhare tsa mogoma tse
akaretsa le dithibo tsa ditsebe fa ba le mo lefelong la tiro. lotlhaka di tsene di tlhaselang e tshwanetse go tilwa. Go tshwanetse ga akanyediwa ditsela tsa go
• Didirisiwa tsotlhe di tshwanetse go tswalwa fa di se mo tirisong. mo mafelong a a dira dilo ka tsela ya go epolola.
dikologileng • Didirisiwa tsotlhe tse di tla dirisiwang ka nako ya fa go tlhokomelwa lefelo le le
Go kgotlelesega • Go phepafatsa lefelo letsatsi le letsatsi go rurifatsa bophepa mo lefelong la tiro bokgola di tshwanetse go phepafadiwa sentle pele le morago ga go tsena mo
ga mmu ka • Go rekwa ga didirisiwa tsa kago tse di tshwanetseng. lefelong leo
ntlha ya go sa • Matlakala otlhe a tshwanetse go kgaoganngwa ka mefuta ya one gore a tle a
tshwarwe sentle dirisiwe gape le go dirwa sesha. Go tlamela ga • Go tlhomamisa gore mafelo a a bokgola a bereka sentle.
ga matlakala a a • *DJRQDPDWODNDODDSHDDWVKZDQHWVHQJJR¿VLZDNJRWVDJRHSHOZDPROHIHORQJ phefo e phepa • Go tlhomamisa gore tsamaiso e tlhokomelwa gangwe le gape le gore go tsewe
thata leo. dikgato tse di maleba ka bonako jo bo ka kgonegang fa go go ka lemogiwa gore ga
• Go tshwanetse ga tlhomiwa lefelo le le lekaneng la go boloka dilo. Go tsena mo e tsamaisanye le melao e e beilweng,
lefelong leno go tshwanetse ga laolwa.
Go tlhagisa • Go tshwanetse ga nna le ditlhatlhobo tsa kgwedi le kgwedi tse di dirwang mo
Kotsi ya go • Go tshwanetse ga nna le tlhatlhobo ya ditshwantsho tsa dikago tse di bapileng le monko o o maswe thulaganyong go akaretsa ditanka tsa kgopelo ya metsi a leswe, moalo ya kgopho
senyega ga tsela ya moalo wa kgopho metsi ya leswe pele le morago ga tiro ya metsi a leswe le mosima o o tsamaisang metsi go tlhomamisa gore ga go na go
dikago/dikago • Go baakanya tshenyo e e lemogilweng go tshwanetse ga dirwa fa tiro e sena go dutla kana go thubega
tse di bapileng le wediwa. • Go tshwanetse ga nna le tlhokomelo ya ka metlha ya lefelo le le bokgola go
lefelo la projeke/ akaretsa go tlosiwa ga matlhare/dimela tse di suleng le go tlhomamisa gore metsi a
tiro elela ka kgololesego mo tsamaisong
Kgonagalo ya • Go tshwanetse ga nna le didirisiwa tse di kgonang go tsewa ka seatla tse di Go fokotsa go • Go tokafatsa thulaganyo eno go ikaegile ka gore go latelwe thulaganyo e e
kgotlelesega ya tsenyang mmu o kgotlelesegileng mo kampeng ya Rakonteraka. ikaega ka metsi a rulagantsweng ya go tlhokomela thulaganyo eno ka metlha gore e kgone go ntsha
mmu • Matsela otlhe a a dirisitsweng a a nang le mafura le dinkgwana tsa mafura tse didiba go nosetsa metsi a a tlhokegang go nosetsa dipolase.
di dirisitsweng di tshwanetse go bolokwa ka nakwana mo teng ga ditanka tse di
dirisitsweng tse di beilweng mo lefelong le le ageletsweng le bopetswe Dikotsi tse di ka • Go tshwanetse ga nna le lebokoso la thuso ya potlako le le tshwailweng sentle, le
• Mafura otlhe, le leokwane di tshwanetse go bolokwa mo dikgamelong tse di nnang teng mo na le didirisiwa tsotlhe tse di tlhokafalang mo kampeng, Didirisiwa tsotlhe tse di mo
tswalwang tse di tshwailweng sentle. Dikgamelo tse di tshwanetse go bewa mo babereking lebokosong di tshwanetse go bewa leitlho le go tladiwa fa go tlhokafala.
lefelong le le sa tseneng metsi mo go lone le le mo lefelong le le sireletsegileng le • Ditiragalo tsa thuso ya ntlha mo kampeng di tshwanetse go kwalwa
le nang le moriti mo tikologong ya kampa. • Tikologo e tshwanetse ya phepafadiwa/tlhokomelwa go fokotsa borai jwa go
• Babereki ba tshwanetse go sedimosediwa letsatsi le letsatsi ka ga go tshwara tlhagelwa ke dikotsi tse di amanang le pereko le tsireletsego ya yone.
sentle leokwane le mafura mo lefelong. • Go tlhomamisa gore tshedimosetso e e maleba le dikgato tsa pabalesego mo
• Mmu otlhe o o kgotlelesegileng o tshwanetse go ntshiwa o bo o tsenngwa mo lefelong la tiro e supilwe sentle kwa kgorong gore botlhe ba kgone go e bona le
ditankeng tse di dirisitsweng go ya go phepafatswa ke kompone e e nang le gore lefelo ka bolone le na le matshwao a a bonalang a pabalesego, jaaka tlhokega.
teseletso ya taolo matlakala. • Babereki ba tshwanetse go tlamelwa ka diaparo tse di lekaneng, di le maleba tsa
tshireletso (PPE), le go rurifatsa gore go nna le tlhokomelo ya ka metlha yotlhe go
Kotsi ya go tlhoga • Didirisiwa tsa pereko le dikoloi di tshwanetse tsa tlhatswiwa thata pele ga di ka netefatsa gore di a dirisiwa mo lefelong la tiro le gore di emisediwa ka nako fa di
le go anamisiwa fudusiwa go tswa mo lefelong le lengwe go ya ko go le lengwe, go thibela kanamo onala.
ga mefuta ya ya dimela le dipeo tsa tsone.
dimela tse di sa • Pele go simololwa tiro ya go aga mo lefelong leo, Rakonteraka o tshwanetse go
tlwaelegang sekaseka mefuta yotlhe ya dimela (ditlhare le ditlhatshana) tse di leng teng mo
lefelong leo. Go tlamela ka • Babereki ba ba tshwanetseng go thapiwa ba tshwanetse go tswa mo motseng wa
• Fa go ka lemogiwa gore go na le mofuta mongwe wa dimela tse di golang ka nako ditiro tsa nakwana Otse.
ya fa go agiwa, di tshwanetse go tlosiwa ka bonako • Rakonteraka o tshwanetse go obamela ditopo tsotlhe tsa melao ya pereko tse di
• Dikoloi tsotlhe di tshwanetse go tlhatlhobiwa letsatsi le letsatsi go tlhomamisa gore leng teng.
ga di na dimela dipe tse di sa tlwaelesegang mo maotwaneng.
• Mefero epe fela e e mo mmung o o kgobokantsweng e tshwanetse go tlosiwa ka
nako tsotlhe

iv.TSHOBOKO
Tshoboko go tswa mo tshekatshekong ya tikologo (EA) e e dirillweng go bontsha gore go na le ditlamorago tse di siameng le tse di sa siamang tse di ka nnang tsa tlhagelela go tswa mo tirong e e akantsweng. Ditlamorago tse di
siameng le tse di sa siamang di bontshiwa mo tafoleng e e fa godimo. Ditlamorago tse di sa itumediseng di ka fokodiwa ka go dirisa metlhale e e akantsweng tsa go fokotsa manokonoko a tikologo. Ditlamorago tse di siameng di ka
tokafadiwa go oketsa mosola kana dipoelo tse di tswang mo porojekeng/tirong e e akantsweng.
v. DIKGAKOLOLO TSA TSAMAISO TIKOLOGO
Morago ga go dirwa ga thuto ya EA, go akantshiwa gore porojeke/tiro e letlelelwe go tswelela pele ka fa tlase ga maemo a gore dikgato tsa tsamaiso tse di tlhomamisitsweng di tsenngwe mo tirisong le go bewa leitlho go ya ka Karolo
18 ya Molao wa EA (CAP 65:07).
vi, MAFELO A GO BEILWENG MOKWALO WA TSHEKATSHEKO TIKOLOGO
Meriti (Copy) ya ditlamorago tsa Tikologo di beilwe mo mafelong a a latelang go sekasekwa ke Sechaba.
1. Motlobo wa dibuka wa lephata la pabalelo Tikologo (Gaborone),
2. Otse Kgotla
vii.DIKAKGELO
Dikakgelo kgotsa dikganetso tse di kwadilweng ke batho ba ba ka amiwang ke tiro eno le batho ba ba nang le kgatlhego di tshwanetse go romelwa kwa: Motsamaisi wa Lephata la Tshireletsego ya Tikologo, Private Bag 0068,
Gaborone, Tel: 3902050, Fax: 3902051 kgotsa di romelwe ka seatla kwa Travaglini House, Plot 1271, Second Floor, Old Lobatse Road kgwedi ya Phukwi e tlhola malatsi a le masome a mararo 2024.
The Director
Department of Environmental Protection
Private Bag 0068
Gaborone
Tel: +(267) 3902050, Fax: 3902051
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Ranooe o itshetsa ka dikolobe
MOTOKWE - Thuo ya
dikolobe mo Botswana, e gantsi
e dirwang ke barui ba ba botlana,
e bolelwa e tokafatsa matshelo a
bone.
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dikolobe.
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ananya ka mmidi gore a di fe.
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ise a ko a gadime kwa morago ka
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lwa gola.
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ka e bile mmaraka wa nama ya
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tlhoka go fepiwa sentle gore fa
di setse di lekane go rekisiwa di
buse madi a a ka tsweledisang
thuo.
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atolosetsa thuo kwa polasing gore
di tle di ate di phuthologile gore
le ene a thuse go oketsa nama ya
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bolelwa e siametse botsogo.
A re go tsenelela ditshupo
tsa temo-thuo tsa Motokwe go
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gore ba ka bona kae dikolobe
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o shetse mo
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WERDA - Mapodisi a Werda
a tlhotlhomisa tiragalo e mo go
yone mosadimogolo wa dingwaga
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shetse mo ntlung ya gagwe kwa
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Mookamela mapodisi a Werda,
Superintendent Mompoloki
Ramatsia o boleletse BOPA fa
ba begetswe tiragalo e, kgwedi e
e fetileng e le masome a mararo
maitseboa morago ga go bonwa
ke mofiti ka tsela.
Superintendent Ramatsia
o tlhalositse fa mapodisi a
ne a ragogela kwa tiragalo e
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a ragosediwa kwa kokelwaneng
ya Makopong go thusiwa ke ba
le go kopanya barui go rutana
matswakabele a thuo ya dikolobe.
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a neng a tsile go di supa di tsere
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Marketing Board kwa Kang gore
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se se ka tswang se bakile tiragalo
eo.
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Deposit and Lending interest

rates as at July 2024
Deposit rates
BWP - Botswana Pula
Types of deposit account Nominal interest rate Actual interest rates Minimum opening balance (BWP)
Current 0.00%-0.75% 0.00% - 0.75% 50
Call 0.00% - 0.55% 0.00% - 0.55% 10,000
Savings 0.00% - 3.31% 0.00% - 3.36% 100
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PRQWKVĔ[HGGHSRVLW 1.48% - 1.65% 1.49% - 1.66% 1,000
PRQWKVĔ[HGGHSRVLW 2.32% - 2.82% 2.32% - 2.82% 1,000
PRQWKVĔ[HGGHSRVLW 2.67% - 3.37% 2.67% - 3.37% 1,000

PRQWKVĔ[HGGHSRVLW 2.77% - 3.57% 2.77% - 3.57% 1,000

ZAR - South African Rand

Types of deposit account Nominal interest rate Actual interest rates Minimum opening balance (ZAR)
Current 0.00% - 0.00% 0.00% - 0.00% 3,450
Call 0.00% - 2.50% 0.00% - 2.50% 3,450
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DailyNews Friday July 5, 2024 No. 124 Page 12

ClassifiedAds
NEIGHBOURS OF PLOT 9056
HOUSE MAIDS Tlokweng, owner wishes to TUITION
change landuse from Residential
LOOKING FOR A mature to Multi-family residential. RATA TUTORIALS FOR Primary
female house help in block 3 Contact council on 369 5096 for and Secondary, Serowe 71 800
FARM WORKER WANTED CALL plot 28338,contact 78 603 518. any objection. 595 / 71 502 365
AUTOMOTIVES 74 167 042 / 75 904 053. Should be able to speak english
and shona,good with kids and AMANDA EVANS, OWNER
FARM WORKER WANTED call : of plot 22133 Magope ward
SEEKING OWNERS OF B850ATC 75 302 896
household chores. Deadline 17 July
2024 Ramotswa, consults owners VACANCIES
Volkswagen Caravelle owned 2 FARM WORKERS at of plots 22132, 22121 & 22120
by TUMCHI CONSULTANCY(PTY) Mathangwane. Tapela Basupi Box NEIGHBOUR CONSULTATION concerning proposed boundary LOOKING FOR STRUCTURAL
LTD in respect of legal change of 352 Mathangwane 75 577 117 wall development. Any engineer, 10 years experience.
ownership. Contact: 247 0112 or THELMA PIYO INTENDS to objections, contact Ramotswa akalikobotswana@gmx.com
email sarah.gibbonsgdc@gmail. USUAL EFFECT (PTY) LTD, farm change land use of Plot 3741 from
workers at Nata farms, Box 50 District Council at 539 0375 PRIMARY SCHOOL
com residential to commercial, Boseja
Francistown NEIGHBOURS ARE INFORMED TEACHERS WANTED:
ward, Maun. For objections contact
BREAKTHROUGH TO ENGLISH,
BUSINESS SERVICES URGENTLY WANTED FARM North-West District Council 14 days that the owners of plot no. 31438
Gaborone North, would like to ART AND DESIGN. MINIMUM
workers at Makomoto, Tonota. of this publication. Contact
(71 544 929) build a residential double storey. QUALIFICATION,DIPLOMA IN
TENDER PREPARATION, Mayura Electrical Supplies (PTY)
OWNER OF PLOT 11505 wishes to Whoever has an objection to the EDUCATION. DEGREE IS AN
SECURITY, Cleaning, IT, LTD. Box 50, Francistown
change land use from residential proposal should forward it to ADDED ADVANTAGE. PLEASE
Construction, Compliance.
WANTED 2 FARM WORKER. BOX to self-catering land use at Tonota. Gaborone City Council, Telephone APPLY TO THE PRINCIPAL, WILLOW
74 402 828
776 SELIBE PHIKWE, 77 618 794. Anyone with objections to the 3657491, in writing, within GREEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL.
BUSINESS LOANS P.O.BOX 1039 MAHALAPYE. DUE
FARM WORKER WANTED at proposal can contact Tonota fourteen days of publication of
APPLICATION, Cashflows DATE: 19 JULY 2024.
Jackalas No 1. Apply to Batshani District Council, Physical planning this notice. Contact 74 053 355
73 343 501. on telephone no. 248 4248
Mokgethi Box 504458 Gaborone. SALES AGENTS REQUIRED
DESIGN & BUILD SPECIALISTS within fourteen (14) days of this

FOR ADS
Call 77 863 621. urgently by an Insurance
for standard, Premium Carports publication.
FARM WORKER URGENTLY NEIGHBOURS OF PLOT 9056, company, Short term COP is a
78 553 920.
needed in Lintsweletau. Tlokweng, owner wishes to build must. Contact 74 652 032.
AIR-CONDITIONING,
REFRIGERATION, Refridgerated
Trucks, coldrooms 76 640 740.
71 258 247
FARM WORKER WANTED at
boundary wall, contact council on
3695096 for any objection 588 0380 SALES AGENTS REQUIRED
urgently by an Insurance
Diphatana lands. Contact:Thapelo company, Short term COP is a

FARM WORKERS
Leinaeng 73 970 044 INTENTION TO CHANGE MARRIAGE must. Contact 74 652 032.
FARM
MANYELANONG
WORKER
farms.
PROPERTY REGIME FABRICATION TECHNICIAN
REQUIRED with Certificate/
2 FARM WORKERS at Boditsane
Letlhogonolo Popo Box 21455 (In terms of Section 8 (1) (f) of the Married Persons Property Act, 2014) Diploma in Special welding and
lands. Contact 71 888 511 or
Gaborone 75 390 004 Thermal Cutting Operations.
73 545 410. 1. Baganne Boyboy Mabusa And Keaoleboga Bonang Mabusa (nee
WANTED FARM WORKER at Mooketsi), married in community of property on the 21st July 2006 at Applicant must have at least 20
FARM WORKER WANTED at
Tleberwane farms 75 748 185 / Serowe, wish to change their property regime to “Out of community of years. Apply: Q-Holdings (Pty)
Gerald. Thebe Mosojane Box
74 112 713 property” Ltd. P O Box 80448, Gaborone.
301289 Francistown 72 397 326
2. The parties intend to apply to the High Court of Botswana after the E-mail: q-holdings@hotmail.com
expiration of the three (3) weeks statutory notice from the date of first contact: 391 0135.
publication thereof.
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF TITLE DEED FASHION DESIGNER DIPLOMA
3. Any person, creditor or debtor, who may have an interest in the assets or higher, 3 years experience,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the undersigned intends to apply for a certified copy of title deed No; FTTL and/or liabilities of the parties’ estate, should they have objections to the
413/2009 DATED 19 AUGUST 2009 made in favour of NOBO BOTIPENG.
parties changing their property regime, are to inform the parties before
Director, Chardama Enterprises,
In respect of;
the expiration of the said 3 weeks period, or make representations before Box 2109, Gaborone, 75 726 076.
CERTAIN : Piece of land being Tribal Lot 8852 Serowe
SITUATED : at Serowe in the Bangwato Tribal Territory the High Court of Botswana once the contemplated application is lodged.
MEASURING : 125.2628 Ha (one hundred and twenty five point two six two eight)
AS WILL MORE
FULLY APPEAR : From the diagram DSM No 1173/2009 surveyed by Land surveyor W. M. Ratsie in April
2009 and approved by the Director of Surveys and Mapping on the 24 day of June 2009.
DATED AT MAUN THIS 17th DAY OF JUNE 2024
NOTICE OF
All persons having objections to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same with the
Registrar of Deeds, Private Bag F72, Francistown within 3 weeks of the last publication of this notice.
Baganne Boyboy Mabusa
P O Box 30214, Serowe | Contacts: 74 068 993 CONSTRUCTION
DATED AT SEROWE THIS 25 DAY OF JUNE 2024
_____________________
OF ACCESS ROADS ONTO A1
SECHELE J
APPLICANT HIGHWAY FROM FARM NO. 1077-
2nd PUBLICATION IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC CASE NO. JO (A PORTION OF THE FARM
OF BOTSWANA HELD AT FRANCISTOWN MLHFT-000337-23
KNOCKDUFF NO. 6-JO), NEAR
NOTICE OF NEXT OF Administration of Estates Act
LOBATSE IN SOUTH EAST DISTRICT
KIN MEETINGS [Cap.31:01] In the matter between
TIRELO MATILDAH MPOLOKANG (Nee MAKHURA) PLAINTIFF I, KAREN LESLIE GOING owner of Farm
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that by Virtue of section 31 of the Administration of Estate (Cap:
and No. 1077-JO a portion of the Remaining
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 Master of the High Court at Francistown KUDAKWASHE MPOLOKANG DEFENDANT Extent of The Farm Knockduff No. 6-JO
High Court on the date and time specified opposite the names of the deceased relatives SUBSTITUTED SERVICE
for purpose of recommending for appointment as Executor/Executrix Dative as well as
near Lobatse, South East District would
(ORDER 8 rule 2 (1)
identifying beneficiaries and to discuss any other business relating to their deceased relative like to inform my neighbours and the
AND TO: KUDAKWASHE MPOLOKANG, MOCHUDI
Name of Deceased Person Estate Number Date of Meeting TIME MASTER public of my intention to construct
Formerly residing at Mochudi, but whose present whereabouts are unknown:
DIKGAKGAMATSO BONTSI ESHFT-000049-22 27-08-24 0900Hrs BASUPI access roads onto A1 Highway Road.
TAKE NOTICE that by an order of Court issued on 12th March 2024, you have been
DATED AT FRAMNCISTOWN THIS _______ DAY OF MAY 2024 called upon to attend Court before the above Honourable Court in Francistown on the
________________________ 12th August 2024 at 09:00 Hours. For any objections to the proposed
MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT
TAKE NOTICE FURTHER that you are to attend a Final Case Management Conference access roads onto A1 Highway Road
meeting at Plaintiff’s Attorneys offices in Francistown at Lot 327534/5, Blue Jacket contact BBC Surveying (Pty) Ltd,
Accounting and Compliance Manager Street, FNBB Building, 1st Floor, on 31st July 2024 at 14:30 hours.
TAKE NOTICE FURTHER that if you fail to attend the meeting and Court, judgment
telephone number 390 3450 or Bag
Applications are invited for the position of Accounting and Compliance Manager.
Job Description may be granted against you without further reference to you. BR124 Gaborone within fourteen (14)
Managing business operations in terms of margins, fees, costs, revenue days to DATED AT FRANCISTOWN ON THIS 27th DAY OF JUNE 2024. days of this publication
ensure continued best in class outcomes.
Prepare the annual accounts including the net assets, financial performance, and
cash position
Ensure the implementation of the accounting rules, policies and methods and of
the applicable chart of accounts;
D3 Technologies Botswana (Pty)
NOTICE OF
Ensure the execution of accounting transactions and reconcile outstanding
transactions; D3 Technologies Botswana (Pty) is looking to engage a qualified Records Management CONSTRUCTION
Forecast and execute the treasury management - manage bank and cash accounts; Consultant on a contract basis. OF ACCESS ROADS ONTO A1
Lay down and validate the accounting systems and tools in view of the requirements The Records Management Consultant should be results oriented, self-driven and able to work HIGHWAY FROM THE REMAINING
and guidance set by the Auditors; in projects environment.
Follow-up relevant accounting regulations and instructions and their changes, EXTENT OF THE FARM KNOCKDUFF
deliver advice to the management and internal training to junior staff; Academic and work experience requirements are as follows; NO. 6-JO), NEAR LOBATSE IN
Coordinate control and audit missions in liaising effectively with relevant Degree in Records and Archives Management or any related field. A master’s degree in the same
stakeholders or related field is an added advantage. SOUTH EAST DISTRICT
Ensure the business in line with Quality and Compliance systems, that all policies
and procedures are understandable and clear. t
Must have knowledge of document management. I, JOHN HURBET GOING owner of the
t
Must have at least 5 years work experience of which 3 years should be working
Remaining Extent of The Farm Knockduff
Ensure compliance with the regulatory of registrar of companies and tax. on electronic document and records management solutions and developing and No. 6-JO near Lobatse, South East District
Qualifications and experience required implementing records management strategies and programs.
Qualified accountant in possession of a Masters in Accountancy / Bachelor’s degree would like to inform my neighbours and
with Honors or is fully ACCA/CIMA qualified, BICA registered member in good The prospective will be required to work in clients’ offices doing records management the public of my intention to construct
standing and with more than 5 years’ work experience. consulting work which may include working at the mines.
t
Must have understanding of ISO standards on documentation management and
access roads onto A1 Highway Road.
international records management best practices.
In addition we require all respondents to be highly computer literate and
t
Must have proven project management experience carrying out records management
conversant with latest accounting software’s in use. projects.
For any objections to the proposed
t
Must be able to design records management strategies, programs and be able to access roads onto A1 Highway Road
Applications who met the above criteria should send their application letter and CV implement these whilst providing training on the same field.
before the 19th July 2024 to t
Must be able to work with the business development team in developing proposals for
contact BBC Surveying (Pty) Ltd,
The Managing Director clients and have good communication skills. telephone number 390 3450 or Bag
FahPah Botswana (Pty) Ltd Interested applicants should submit their application, CVs and certified academic certificates
before the 28th July 2024 to D3Technologies Botswana Plot 121 Unit 2.3 Gaborone
BR124 Gaborone within fourteen (14)
P O Box 1165 Gaborone
Email: welcome@amazing.co.bw International Finance Park or P.O Box 20449, Gaborone or email to info@d3techbw.com. days of this publication
 Friday July 5, 2024 No. 124 Page 13 DailyNews

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE ISSUED IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 10 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT (CAP 65:07)

NOTIFICATION FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED WASTE WATER AND RECYCLING PROJECT AT CAMPHILL COMMUNITY TRUST, OTSE

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i.NATURE AND MAGNITUDE OF THE ACTIVITY

The proposed fully automated wastewater and recycling project to be implemented will comprise amongst others:
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ii. LOCATION OF THE ACTIVITY

The proposed wastewater and recycling project is to be implemented within Camphill Community Trust premises. The Trust is located in Otse Village along the Old Gaborone – Lobatse Road. The treatment plant will be constructed
over an area measuring 50m x 50m.

iii. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES

The table below presents a summary of the Environmental Impacts and Mitigation/Enhancement measures.

Impact Mitigation/Enhancement Measures Impact Mitigation/Enhancement Measures

Dust nuisance
Noise disturbance
Land pollution due to
improper solid waste
handling
Risk of damage to buildings
/structures abutting project
site
Potential risk of soil
contamination
Risk of introduction and
spread of alien plant species
• Adequate dust suppression measures including regular sprinkling of water Provision of temporary • Recruit as many local people as possible especially in the semi-skilled
especially on exposed surfaces within the premises over which trucks will employment and unskilled category.
travel should be undertaken. • Contracts of employment should be duly signed by newly employed
• Workers should be provided with appropriate dust masks especially during workers.
H[FDYDWLRQVEDFN¿OOLQJGXULQJSURMHFWLPSOHPHQWDWLRQWRSUHYHQWWKHP • The Contractor should adhere to labour laws.
from contracting respiratory diseases (or infections). • At least 50% of the work force should comprise of the youth and females.
• Excavation close to classrooms and residences along the sewer pipeline
route should be dust suppressed prior to and during works to minimise Boost to local /regional As much as possible and where feasible, the Contractor should procure
dust generation economy materials for the construction of the accommodation facility from local suppliers
placing emphasis on local participation.
• Residents along the sewer pipeline route to the proposed wastewater
WUHDWPHQWSODQWVLWHVKRXOGEHQRWL¿HGDWOHDVWWZRGD\VEHIRUHWKH 5HGXFHGHI¿FLHQF\RI Strict adherence to the operation and maintenance plan for the facility to ensure
impending activities commence. wastewater treatment plant proper functioning of the system.
• Ensure that all stationary equipment is carefully oriented away from
sensitive receptors (classrooms, residences) along the sewer pipeline.
• Where possible, manual labour should be employed during excavation Creation of habitat for Regular maintenance of the wetland system should be undertaken.
DQGEDFN¿OOLQJDFWLYLWLHV wildlife
• No heavy machinery should be used when classes are in session.
Potential risk of reed plants • There should be regular monitoring of the perimeter of the wetland to
• Workers should be provided with adequate protective clothing including
invading surrounding areas ensure no signs of the reed species.
earplugs while on site.
• Use of chemical control to manage invasive reed species observed should
• All machines/equipment should be shut down during periods of inactivity.
be avoided. Mechanical means should be considered.
• Housekeeping undertaken daily to maintain cleanliness on site • All equipment that will be used during the maintenance of the wetland
• Appropriate materials for construction procured. should be thoroughly cleaned before and after entering the site
• All waste should be categorized to encourage reuse and recycling.
Provision of clean air • Ensure that the wetland is functioning at its optimal levels.
• No waste should be burnt or buried on site.
• Ensure that the system is monitored regularly and any non-compliances’
• Adequate facility for the storage of materials should be created. Access to
noted should be addressed as soon as possible.
this facility should be controlled.
Generation of foul odour • There should be regular monthly checks carried out on the system
• There should be a pre and post construction photographic survey of
including the septic tanks, soakaways and sewer pipelines to ensure that
structures along the sewer pipeline route.
there are no leaks or burst.
• Repairs to damages observed should be undertaken after completion of
• There should be regular maintenance of the wetland including removal of
works.
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• Portable spill containment and clean up equipment should be avaibale at
Reduced dependence on The enhancement of this system depends on the adherence to regular
the contractor`s camp.
• All used oily rags and used oil canisters should be temporarily stored in borehole water for irigation scheduled maintenance of the system to generate the required amount of
used drums placed within a concrete bunded facility. HIÀXHQWWRLUULJDWHWKHIDUPV
• All fuel, lubricants and oils should be stored in clearly marked containers
Potential injuries to workers • )XOO\VWRFNHGDQGODEHOOHG¿UVWDLGER[VKRXOGEHUHDGLO\DYDLODEOHZLWKLQ
with lids. This should be placed on an impervious surface within a shaded
the camp. The box’s contents should be monitored and restocked.
bunded area within the perimeter of the camp.
• First aid incidents within the camp shall be logged,
• \Workers should be sensitised daily on prper handling of oils and fuels on
• Good housekeeping should be practiced ensuring minimal exposure to
site.
risk of OHS incidents and accidents occurring.
• All contaminated soil should be scooped and put in used drums for
• Ensure that information pertaining to site safety precautions is visibly
remediation by a licenced waste management company.
displayed at the entrance to the accommodation site for all to see and that
• Prior to moving equipment and trucks from one site to another, these the site itself has visible safety signage, as required.
should be power washed to prevent importation and exportation of plant • Provide the workers with adequate and appropriately sized PPEs and
materials and seeds. ensure regular monitoring to ensure they are worn when on site and
• Prior to ground-breaking at the site, the contractor should take note of all replaced on time when they are worn out.
plant species (trees and shrubs) existing within the project site.
Provision of temporary • Workers to be recruited should be from within Otse Village.
• If any specie is observed to be growing during construction, these should
employment • The Contractor should adhere to all requirements of the existing labour
immediately be removed manually.
laws.
• All vehicles should be inspected daily to ensure that they do not bring with
them any foreign plants on their wheels.
• Any weed on soil heaps should be removed regularly.

iv.CONCLUSION
The conclusion from the EA undertaken shows that there are both positive and negative impacts that may arise from the proposed project. The positive and negative impacts are as shown in the table above. The negative impacts are
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v.RECOMMENDATION
Following the undertaking of the EA Study, it is recommended that the project be allowed to proceed on condition that the recommended management measures are implemented and monitored as per Section 18 of the EA Act (CAP
65:07).

vi.ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT PLACEMENT (LOCATION) FOR PUBLIC REVIEW

Copies of the detailed Environmental Impact Statement have been placed at the following locations for review by the public.

1. Department of Environmental Protection Library (Gaborone),

2. Otse Tribal Administration (Kgotla),

vii.CORRESPONDENCES
Written comments or objections from those likely to be affected by the project and other interested people should be submitted to: The Director, Department of Environmental Protection, Private Bag 0068, Gaborone, Tel: 3902050, Fax:
3902051 or hand delivered to Travaglini House, Plot 1271, Second Floor, Old Lobatse Road by 30th July 2024.

The Director
Department of Environmental Protection
Private Bag 0068
Gaborone
Tel: (+267) 3902050, Fax: 3902051

‘Community empowerment key’
By Esther Mmolai
XAXABA - Government
wants to turn Botswana into
a destination of choice on
the global stage hence the
importance of empowering
communities to initiate
activities that will improve
livelihoods of people.
This was said by sport and
recreation programme officer
from the Ministry of Youth,
Sport, Gender and Culture,
Tshepo Letshwiti at the
Tapyowa NG 32 Experience
event held at Xaxaba recently.
Letshwiti said the Tapyowa
NG 32 Experience would
contribute to government’s
Reset Agenda by utilising
existing natural resources to
generate income for people.
“It is crucial to acknowledge
the urgent need to empower
communities.
Empowerment is at the core
Somarela Matlakala protects environment through dinkgwana
By Booster Mogapi
MOTOKWE - A group of
women in Motokwe has formed
Somarela Matlakala group with
the sole purpose of reusing waste
paper to make dinkgwana (pots).
One of the group members,
Ketlhoelwang Moreki, explained
in an interview with BOPA that
they saw the need to use the
waste paper that was littering the
environment.
She said when they saw
the opportunity, they met and
of the ministry’s objective
and communities also have to
play their role in developing
products that are attractive to
consumers,” he said.
Tapyowa NG 32 Experience
is a cultural tourism event
initiated by Okavango Kopano
Mokoro Community Trust
(OKMCT) to celebrate the
diverse multi-ethnic groups
found in the wildlife concession
NG 32 area.
The initiative also aims to
promote domestic tourism and
enhance cultural tourism in the
area.
Letshwiti said the North
West and Okavango areas were
engines of tourism activities
and having integrated a
community based sport and
cultural tourism activity was a
welcomed development.
“The mokoro sport as a
cultural activity is very unique
in this area and can promote
discussed how best the paper
could be put to use.
Moreki said she and two other
women, Duduetsang Moreki
and Dorah Molematsela, agreed
to form the group so that they
could start the small business.
She added that in an era where
government continued to
empower women and encourage
them to venture into business,
this was one of avenues to earn
a living.
Moreki said they used old
newspapers, which they soaked
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spirit of unity in the village.
My ministry is committed
to providing enabling
environment with all relevant
stakeholders involved to ensure
that activities such as this one
become annual, sustainable
and are elevated to the level
of other sport and cultural
activities such as Khawa
Dune Challege and Hika La
Ngwanyana Cultural Festival,”
he added.
Also, he said the ministry
remained committed to
improving the sport sector and
developing cultural activities
as evidenced by past sporting
events, to develop and promote
sport tourism areas, realise the
benefits, prospects and thus
encouraged other communities
to follow suit.
“It is important to
acknowledge the role that sport
and cultural tourism could
contribute in uplifting the
in water for about three to four
days after which they pound
them.
“After pounding them, the
paper mesh can now be moulded
into any shape of nkgwana,” she
explained.
Moreki said they used different
household utensils to make
dinkgwana which after drying
are decorated with soil to make
them appealing.
“This is the third year running
showcasing our products in the
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livelihoods of the communities medals and P1 800 and P1 600
in terms of economic benefits respectively.
hence the reason the ministry Gaoidiwe Moagi of Daunara
financially assisted the trust to won the male’s 800m category
the tune of P115 000 as prize and also walked away with a
money,” he said. medal and P2 200 prize money
He assured the event while Ketshepaone Tshwenyego
organisers that the ministry of Boro and Tshameko Polao of
would thoroughly assess the Xuoxao finished second and
event and make evidence third and walked away with P1
based recommendations to the 800 and P1 600 respectively.
leadership on the possibilities In the 400m men’s category,
of up scaling, promoting and Gorata Moagi of Daunara
supporting it in the future. emerged winner and got a
Meanwhile, the Mokoro medal and P1 900 followed
race was categorised into both by Duma Moyo of Xauxao
women’s and men’s 100, 200, and Ditebogo Ogotseng of
400 and 800 metres. Ditshiping who pocketed P1
In the 800m women’s 400 and P1 000 respectively.
category, Olopeng Chevu from Magdeline Nxhereko won
Boro was crowned champion, the women’s 400m category
walking away with of P2 200 followed by Amogelang
and a medal while Lentletse Manga and Tebelelo Oaxhao
Tshoganyetso of Ditshiping and in positions two and three and
Ontebogile Sehunje of Xuoxau also walked away with P1 900,
settled for positions two P1 400 and P1 000 respectively.
and three and were awarded BOPA
the response has been positive go well.
but we need more support so She revealed that Somarela
that we can sell to customers at a Matlakala group also had plans to
larger scale,” she added. diversify and add more products
Moreki decried lack of training made out of other materials such
on paper mesh which said limits as glass and cans.
their success as they are currently She said for them to do that,
using their self taught skills and they needed money and the
techniques. necessary skills to venture into
She expressed their wish to be such.
taken for training to enhance Moreki said they were looking
their skills. forward to participating in the
Moreki added that giving up upcoming Ghanzi Agricultural
was not an option for them, even Show where they would exhibit
though at times business did not and sell their products. BOPA
 Friday July 5, 2024 No. 124 Page 15

Francistown remembers Sexton

By Thamani Shabani
FRANCISTOWN - The name
Matshidiso ‘Sexton’ Kowa is
synonymous with the history of
Botswana football.
During his heydays of his
illustrious career, Bra Tshidi, as
he was also known, graced the
pitch for Mochudi Centre Chiefs
and the national football team,
bringing pride and glory to the
country in every game he played.
Back in the 70s, when the
elite league was called the Super
League, Bra Tshidi was a vital
part of the Botswana XI (now
the Zebras) as a goalkeeper,
guarding the goalposts with the
same fearless and determination
he was known for at his club
career.
His presence on the field,
according to former FRAFA
chairperson, Fanyana Fish, was a
sight to behold, evoking awe and
admiration from fans and fellow
players alike.
“When I think of Botswana’s
football legends, the name Tshidi
is not strange to me,” he said.
He said such a formidable
goalkeeper who brought his
trademark tenacity and skill to
the pitch for his country, leading
the team to numerous triumphs.
He said he met Bra Tshidi for
the first time when Notwane FC
was playing against Mochudi
Centre Chiefs, where he was a
goalkeeper.
He said while Kowa’s
impressive goalkeeping skills
put fear in the hearts of strikers,
there was one player who gave
him sleepless nights; Willie
‘Pay Master’ Denson, another
formidable force in Botswana’s
football scene and a bane of
Tshidi’ existence.
“Though Bra Tshidi
commanded respect and
admiration from fans and
opponents alike, the mere
mention of Denson’s name will
send shiver down his spine. It
was a fierce rivalry made for
explosive games as Bra Tshidi
valiantly stood the ground against
Denson’s attacking prowess,”
said Fish.
A former player under Bra
Tshidi’s tutelage, Carlos Sebina,
fondly reminisces about his
experience under the late legend’s
mentorship.
“I met Bra Tshidi between
1996-1997 when I was playing
for Sowa Flamingoes and he was
my coach by then.
Sebina said Kowa was like a
father figure to him and rest of
players alike.
“He was more than just a
coach,” he said, adding that he
cared about their development
as young players, both on and off
the field.
He said under his guidance,
Sowa Flamingoes was a force to
reckon with in the league.
“Our victories and
achievements under Bra Tshidi’s
leadership are etched in our
memories, but more than that,
it was the lessons he taught us
about teamwork, resilience and
dedication that stayed with us
long after we left the pitch,” said
Sebina.
He said by then, football was
like an academy and Bra Tshidi
was a true mentor whom Sowa
Flamingoes was fortunate to have
during those days.
“Indeed the name Sexton was a
powerhouse on the field, dazzling
audiences with his incredible
skills and dedication to the
sport,” said Sebina.
He said though everyone
understood that he was no longer
with us, his loss must be felt
deeply by his family, friends and
fans alike.
Bra Tshidi will be buried in
Moshupa on Saturday. BOPA

Dolphins Winter Camp committee member, Sharon Ditshetlelo (left),

Makabi (centre) and BDF Dolphins head coach, Moffat Mpho at a press
briefing in Gaborone on Tuesday. Photo: Ogopoleng Kgomoethata

Swimming inter gala Saturday

By Bakang Wren
GABORONE - The winter
camp inter gala between
BDF Dolphins and Gaborone
Aquatic Club will be held at
the Gaborone Aquatic Club
on Saturday.
Speaking during a press
conference on Tuesday,
Chedza Makabi of the
Dolphins Winter Camp
Parents Committee said the
teams were ready to compete.
She noted that those who
would be competing were
aged between 8 and 17.
When providing some
insights into the event, she
said it was meant to help
grow the swimming culture
in Botswana and also to
produce swimmers who
could compete in world-class
aquatics competitions.
Also, she said the initiative
allowed swimmers to train
year-round, even during
the winter season, ensuring
that they remained in peak
physical condition without
seasonal breaks.
“The main aim of this idea
is to keep our swimmers
in shape throughout the
year, maintaining their
competitiveness,” she
explained.
She further said such
tournaments helped maintain
physical strength and
momentum.
“Swimming helps one to
always keep fit and do their
best. The routine of this club’s
training aids swimmers in
staying on track with their
swimming schedule,” Makabi
said.
Regarding the inclusion
of Botswana children in
leisure activities, Makabi
referenced various policy
documents and legal
instruments that emphasised
holistic child development
and the fundamental rights of
BCA,MVA Fund Safe Mobility Challenge returns
By Ketshepile More
GABORONE - The Botswana
Cycling Association (BCA) and
the Motor Vehicle Accident
(MVA) Fund will hold the Safe
Mobility Challenge at Game City
on Saturday.
The challenge will include
cycling activities in the 5km,
30km and 50km distances while
running and walking will be done
in 5km, 10km and 21km.
Through the challenge, BCA and
MVA Fund hopes to give road
users chance to cycle, run and
walk for the safety of vulnerable
road users such as pedestrians,
cyclists, the elderly and young
children.
It is also meant to advocate
for the provision of adequate
infrastructure for pedestrians
and cyclists to use the road in a
safe manner, which is also among
children to play and engage in
leisure activities.
She cited the National
Children’s Act of 2009,
Article 19, which states that
‘every child has a right to
leisure, play, and recreation
appropriate to their age,
maturity and level of
development’.
She stressed the importance
of these initiatives in fostering
Kowa (front row left) with Botswana XI players in 1976 when the
the overall development and
team played against Malawi. Fish said Kowa was a formidable
well being of children. BOPA
goalkeeper who brought his trademark tenacity and skill to the pitch
leading the national team to numerous triumphs.
the objectives of the partnership for education and participation of will be held under the theme; Be
agreement signed recently by cyclists in road safety awareness Safe, Be Seen, Your Life Matters.
both parties. initiatives and activities. Participants can register online
The partnership agreement The safe mobility challenge at www.timing.lifecycle.co.bw
speaks of providing opportunities started in 2023 and this year’s and admission is free. BOPA
Cyclists participating in the MVA
Fund Safe Mobility Challenge
last year. This year’s safe mobility
challenge will be held at Game City in
Gaborone on Saturday.
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Busy weekend for

women teams

By Anastacia Sibanda
GABORONE - Four women
football teams will battle it out
in the DTCB Championship at
Lekedi Football Centre starting
today.
A draw conducted on
Wednesday pitted Makgabz City
from Tsabong against Gaborone
United, while Tawana Top Girls
will face Granada Fc from Selebi
Phikwe.
The winners will face each
other at the National Stadium on
Saturday to determine the 2024
DTC Botswana Women football
champion, while losers will fight
for third and fourth positions.
Diamond Trading Company
Botswana corporate affairs
manager, MacDonald Motsele
said said his desire was to see
those who would be playing at
the tournament making it to the
international stage.
Motsele said he was aware that
as the final games approached,
football lovers bet on different
teams they favoured to win the
tournament.
“I take a view that we are all
betting on the girl child, women
football is the winner today
and we have witnessed it grow
through this partnership over
three years,” he said.
When the championship
started, Motsele said less than
30 teams were involved but the
number now exceeded 100.
As the sponsors, he said
they had witnessed the
championship’s success and now
was the time to go back to the
drawing board and evaluate if
they had attained the intended
objective they wanted.
He said they had entered into
a three-year partnership with the
Botswana Football Association
to sponsor the women football
championship and 2024 was the
final year of their agreement.
“Sponsorship was P1.5 million
each year and was not only
focused on the championship but
incorporated grassroots festivals
across the country, Motsele said,
adding that the festivals were
used to enhance football skills of
the girl child at primary school
level.
He said it was also through
such festivals that they taught
young girls survival skills, an
ingredient of the partnership.
The champion will win P250
000, second position winner will
get P150 000 while three and
four winners will get P100 000
and P50 000 respectively. BOPA
Motsele (left) and BFA
head of marketing,
Masego Busumane
during DTCB women
football championship
draw in Gaborone on
Wednesday. Motsele said
the tournament could
help players compete in
the international stage.
Photo: Gothusang Lesego