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Govt prioritises
copper mining

Minister of Minerals and Energy, Ms Bogolo Kenewendo (left) touring Naledi Mining Services Company stall after the official opening of The Future of Mining Summit
2025 in Gaborone yesterday. She said to enhance the country’s economic resilience, the government was advancing a new strategy focused on development along the value
chains of non-diamonds minerals such as copper, nickel and iron ore. Photo: Godfrey Mpuse

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UN supports Botswana in GBV fight

By Keetile Bontsibokae engagement in fostering Citing statistics, she revealed platform for national reflection Marara, to be tireless in leading
nationwide action against all that one in three women in and introspection, drawing the nation’s fight against GBV.
LENTSWELETAU - United forms of GBV. Botswana experienced some form inspiration from the biblical book She reaffirmed the UNFPA’s
Nations (UN) has joined the This initiative, she said aligned of violence. of Isaiah 1:17, which calls for commitment to collaborate with
nation in tackling gender-based with the UNiTE to End Violence “We are deeply concerned justice and righteousness: “Learn the government, traditional
violence (GBV). Against Women campaign, which about the rising incidence of to do good, seek justice, correct leaders, civil society, faith groups,
The UN’s support was advocated collective action to violence against women and oppression, bring justice.” youth, and all stakeholders to
articulated during the launch prevent and eliminate violence children,” she said. Ms Shilubane-Pieterson urged eradicate GBV and realise a
of the National Week of targeting women and girls The UN official described the faith-based organisations and violence-free Botswana for
Prayer Against GBV, held at Ms Shilubane-Pieterson National Week of Prayer as a community leaders, referred to as everyone. BOPA
Lentsweletau on Friday under further commended Botswana
the theme: United in Prayer, for its commitment to adopting
Solidarity Against GBV! a human rights-based approach
At the event, Ms Tlangelani to the issue, which she said was
Shilubane-Pieterson, Head of consistent with the Sustainable
Office at UNFPA Botswana, Development Goals (SDGs).
praised the Ministry of Youth and “GBV is a violation of human
Gender Affairs for organising rights,” she added.
and leading the week of prayer. Highlighting the local context,
She emphasised that the event Ms Shilubane-Pieterson noted
underscored the importance that many villages, including
of collective prayer, spiritual Lentsweleatu, had witnessed
reflection and community devastating acts of GBV.

AP mourns party
stalwart
By Keamogetse Setilo our blessing,” he said.
Additionally, he mentioned
SEROWE - Vice President that the AP will always be
and also leader of the Alliance thankful to the Okaile family
for Progressives (AP) Mr Ndaba for giving them the opportunity
Gaolathe visited Ramogate to witness her the brilliance.
Ward in Serowe to extend He urged those grieving to
sympathies to the Okaile family honour Okaile’s greatness and
following the loss of Mponi to replicate her enthusiasm
Okaile. for building a progressive and
Mr Gaolathe said she was a thriving new Botswana.
loving, hardworking individual Okaile (69) became a member
who was a force to reckon with. of the Botswana Movement for
He also remarked that she Democracy splinter party- AP
worked diligently to realise the when it was established in 2017.
vision of a new Botswana and At the time of her passing,
made sure to leave a mark of she held the position of Serowe
excellence wherever she went. West branch manager.
“We were truly fortunate to She died last week in
have had the chance to enjoy the Mmashoro from an asthma Member of Parliament for Lentsweletau, Mr Tshenolo Bogatsu (left), Kweneng District Commissioner, Ms
blessing that was Mponi; many attack that occurred while she Tebogo Bagopi (second left), Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Ms Lesego Chombo (centre), UNFPA
will never have the blessing was returning from Malatswae Botswana, Ms Tlangelani Shilubane-Pieterson (right) at the national prayer week in Lentsweletau on
we experienced. Let us always after mobilising people for the Friday. Ms Shilubane-Pieterson said the National Week of Prayer was a platform for national reflection and
cherish the times we spent with July conference. BOPA introspection. Photo: Tshepo Gombo

‘Incorporate education on GBV in church teachings’

By Esther Mmolai abuse to the relevant authorities and urged them to alert officers ba Goo Tawana Association, Ms havens where children feel loved
to ensure justice and protection of any suspected violations of Galetshepiwe Lelatlhego echoed and protected. As parents, we are
MAUN - Churches have been for children saying there was children’s rights. same concerns, highlighting the role models, and we must live
called on to incorporate education rising number of of gender-based “The centre is operated by serious nature of child abuse. by example. It is also important
on GBV into their teachings. violence cases ) in the area. professionals trained in handling She stressed the importance to limit children’s exposure to
Superintendent Joseph Superintendent Lepodise cases concerning children. I of community involvement in phones and social media,” she
Lepodise, Maun station pointed out that children encourage the public to report protecting children, especially in said.
commander, made the call during remained vulnerable due to GBV, any form of abuse, whether light of the high rates of teenage Pastor Molemisi Maseletsane
a thanksgiving ceremony at St. with police recording a troubling confirmed or suspected. It is pregnancy. of St. Paul Faith Mission Church
Paul Faith Mission Church in number of abuse cases. crucial to protect our children Ms Lelatlhego urged parents commended the efforts to raise
Maun on Sunday. He lamented that many cases from harm,” he said. to practice positive parenting to awareness about GBV, stating
He said that many incidents of go unreported, partly because Superintendent Lepodise also create a nurturing environment that they aligned with the
abuse occur in homes and even some parents were persuaded by explained that GBV was a broad conducive to children’s well- church’s mission to mentor youth
within churches. perpetrators to ignore or cover up term encompassing any harmful being. and address social issues.
Supt Lepodise expressed the acts. He listed common cases act committed against a person’s She also warned against He expressed the church’s
concern that some victims reported to the police, including will. He shared statistical exposing children to parental commitment to being a source of
choose not to report abuse out defilement, rape, and other forms updates from his jurisdiction, arguments and vulgar language, hope and compassion, supporting
of fear of judgment or damaging of violence such as assault. noting that between January and noting that children tend to community outreach initiatives,
reputation, a silence that often To combat this, he said, April, this year, there had been imitate what they see at home, and offering support to those in
leads to further trauma and social the police have established a eight murders, a reduction from which could lead to anxiety need.
media disclosure. Child-Friendly Centre in Maun, 16 cases recorded for the entire and behavioural issues later The church aims to attract
“Some members of the church designed to provide a safe and previous year. There were also in life. She emphasised that youth through various
do not report such cases to protect welcoming environment where 28 defilement cases and 33 cases open communication and programmes, including music
the church’s reputation, which is children can freely report abuse. of rape so far this year, compared demonstrating love at home were and band activities, with the goal
deeply disturbing,” he stated. Supt Lepodise emphasised to 94 and 98 cases respectively crucial in making children feel of guiding young people towards
He therefore urged the public to the importance of community last year. safe and secure. positive life choices, he said.
promptly report incidents of child members utilising the facility Chairperson of the Bahumagadi “Our homes should be safe BOPA
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Strategy focuses on copper-led diversification

By Thato Mosinyi achieve this, we must mobilise initiative which also sought to Cognisant of the fact that sector. Ms Kenewando said that
resources and invite exploration boost citizen participation and diamonds had for decades been Botswana championed and put
GABORONE - Ministry companies. As mentioned, this attract sustainable investment. the jewel on Botswana’s crown, Ms her hand up to provide strong
of Minerals and Energy is should be relatively easy, as the With regards to ongoing Kenewendo said it was important leadership in the diamond
prioritising copper as a key information is readily available,” difficulties in the diamond to use this credibility to build and industry and in leading back
economic driver in the global she said. industry, Minister Kenewendo lead the global conversation in the the demand that was needed
energy transition. She said it was fitting for said Botswana remained mining sector’s next chapter. in the diamond industry so
Speaking during the Future government to consider reopening optimistic about the future of its This, she said could nonetheless as to continue financing the
of Mining Summit 2025 in Tati Nickel Mine which had mining sector, putting emphasis not happen in isolation as it country’s economy. She said
Gaborone yesterday, Minister of potential to create over 500 on diversifying mineral resources required a collective effort of Botswana in partnership with
Minerals and Energy, Ms Bogolo employment opportunities and to capitalise on emerging global government, the private sector, De Beers was working towards
Kenewendo said government was bring in billions in revenue to markets. She said, while the business association and other key the differentiation between the
advancing a new strategy, which government coffers. diamond market faced challenges, stakeholders working together. natural diamonds and their
focused on development along Ms Kenewendo described the the mining sector still presented To that extend, she said there synthetic competitors.
the value chains of non-diamond expansions of Motheo Mine and opportunities beyond diamonds, was need to deal with some “We are working to ensure that
minerals. the acquisition of Khoemacau particularly in base copper, of the bureaucracies faced in we defend the natural diamond
Focusing on copper-led by Australian-based mineral nickel and iron ore. “Although governance pleading for some industry and champion that sector
diversification, she said was exploring giant, Belararox as a the downturn in diamonds has stewardship from the private with the hope that the diamond
backed by increased exploration move set to offer the potential created a perception of a sector sector to speed implementation. industry will bounce back
in the Kalahari copper belt and for large-scale copper mining in decline, the broader mining Minister said she was confident towards the end of year, despite
digital access to geological data. in Botswana. She said that the industry is still thriving in other that the rebound of the diamond the well documented setbacks
“We therefore need to promote country’s mineral policy would areas,” Ms Kenewendo said, sector was on the horizon owing like geopolitical instability and
exploration in the Kalahari Copper target cooper-led diversification adding that mining remained the to the efforts government put the proposed tariffs,” she said.
Belt to discover new deposits. To for local empowerment and backbone of Botswana’s economy in resuscitation of the diamond BOPA

Botswana,
Hungary forge ties
By Pako Lebanna widen our economic scope,
generate jobs, broaden our
BUDAPEST - As Botswana’s revenue base, spread services and
flag was majestically flown upon offer us skills transfer,” he said.
the Szechenyi Chain Bridge Coming soon after a state visit
crossing the River Danube, to Estonia, a highly digitalised
which partitions the Hungarian export driven economy with a
capital Budapest into the western small population of 1.3 million,
Buda and eastern Pest areas that President Boko’s visit to
historically merged to establish Hungary, a landlocked country
one city, President Advocate with a population of 9.5 million,
Duma Boko saw to the cementing considered small by European
of closer ties with Hungary. standards but with a strong
As President Boko met the manufacturing based economy,
European Union (EU) nation’s depicts Botswana’s willingness
Ntlo Ya Dikgosi chairperson, Kgosi Malope II officially opening the 3rd Meeting of the 5th Ntlo Ya head of state president, Dr to work with rapidly developing
Dikgosi in Gaborone yesterday. He emphasised the need for dialogue and cultural transformation in Tamas Sulyok and head of economies.
addressing gender-based violence. Photo: Phenyo Moalosi government, Prime Minister “It is important for us to work
Viktor Okban, Botswana’s profile with smaller economies that are
as a progressive democracy and excelling. Nations such as Estonia

Dikgosi stand firm

emerging economy continued to and Hungary have a lot to offer
gain traction. us in terms of innovation and
“In our deliberations, the manufacturing, and tend to be
Hungarian leadership stressed less overbearing and treat us as
that they are a country that seeks equal partners. We are raising the

against GBV an equal, respectful and mutually

beneficial partnership. That is
very important in diplomatic
and basic human relations.
We expressed to them and the
international profile of Botswana,
making the world pay attention
to our country and to unleash
our nation’s potent force to the
world,” he said.
By Lesedi Thatayamodimo sustainable solutions to curb for traditional leaders and Hungarian business community During his visit, President Boko
and prevent the scourge in their stakeholders would be established, what is unique about our was conferred with an honorary
GABORONE - Dikgosi are communities. to reflect on challenges, share best country, and that our desire is to black belt by the International
at the centre of Botswana’s fight He stressed that dikgosi must practices and forge community- work together in fields such as Judo Federation (IJF) and his
against gender-based violence promote dialogue, peace and led strategies for prevention and agriculture, trade, information delegation, which included the
(GBV), with a call for dialogue respect within families and justice. communication technology (ICT) Minister of Sport and Arts, Mr
and cultural transformation. communities since such was a Kgosi Malope said GBV was and sports diplomacy as well as Jacob Kelebeng, also explored
Speaking at the official tool in resolving conflicts and not just a legal or social issue, education and training,” Advocate areas of working with Hungary
opening of the 3rd Meeting of the combating GBV. but a moral crisis that affected Boko said in an interview. on sports diplomacy and event
5th Ntlo Ya Dikgosi yesterday, Kgosi Malope highlighted families and communities. Admitting that the country hosting.
chairperson of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi, that the gathering would bring He therefore, said as custodians currently faces the challenge of “I was recognised for the work
Kgosi Malope II emphasised the together various stakeholders, of culture, it was time that dikgosi an economy heavily reliant on I have done with judo, and I was
need for collective action and including gender advocacy NGOs take the lead in shifting harmful a single commodity, diamonds, appointed special advisor to
cultural leadership in addressing like the United Nations Population norms and promoting dignity of that faces the external shocks of the IJF President in 2016. The
the rising cases of GBV across Fund (UNFPA), Ministry of all people as well as fostering global market sales, President IJF has pledged to construct a
the country. Health, Botswana Police Service, peace, respect, and unity within Boko said cultivating ties with judo training academy, first at
“Violence is never a solution,” and the Directorate of Public families and communities industrially advanced economies the Dukwi Refugee Camp, and
said Kgosi Malope, adding that Prosecutions (DPP), to place According to Botswana Police such as Hungary was vital. there could be others constructed
dikgosi were set to convene for cultural leadership at the forefront Service, cases of domestic “Growing our economy will elsewhere. The IJF will also
a week-long session deliberating of combating GBV. He said that violence and sexual assault had require inflows of foreign direct assist us promote the sport in our
on issues surrounding GBV, as at the end of the gathering, it was seen a concerning rise in recent investment in addition to our schools,” said President Boko.
well as formulating and exploring hoped that collaborative platform years. BOPA domestic initiatives. This will BOPA

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Annual flood
to improve
water supply
By Esther Mmolai ground water sources including
equipping boreholes, upgrading
MAUN - The arrival of the pump stations and installing
annual flood from the Okavango pipelines.
Delta into the Thamalakane Furthermore, Mr Gaothusi
River is excepted to significantly said water demand for Maun
improve water supply in Maun. and periphery was 15 million
The floods arrived at the litres per day but the corporation
confluence of Boro channel, could only supply 8.5 litres Minister for State President, Mr Moeti Mohwasa (right) and Russian Ambassador, Mr Andrey
Gomoti River and Thamalakane adding that Boseja alone needed Kemarskiy at the Russian Day celebrations in Gaborone on Thursday. Mr Mohwasa welcomed Russia’s
River over the weekend, bringing 1.5 million litres per day. offer to train young Botswana diplomats in Moscow next year, describing this as a sign of continued
excitement to Maun community Residents had also pinned cooperation between the two nations. Photo: Thompson Keobaletswe
with anticipation that it will help their hopes on the ongoing
address water challenges.
During a recent kgotla
meeting in Boseja Central,
Maun Phase II Water Supply
and Sanitation project which
was expected to be completed in
Church sparks conversation on
Water Utilities Corporation March.
(WUC) technician Mr Mpaphi
Gaothusi had indicated that
the inflows would remedy the
They wished the contractors
could speed up the project in
order to provide a permanent
fatherhood, social challenges
By Lindi Morwaeng on the joys, struggles, and man wanted to marry, his family
water shortages and low water solution. Residents also
responsibilities of being a father would approach a well-respected
pressure issues in Maun. expressed concern over high
He said once the inflows fill water bills despite experiencing MOLEPOLOLE - In a rather today particularly in the face of household to ensure strong moral
heartfelt and unconventional mounting societal pressures and foundations.
up the Thamalakane River, the serious water shortage.
celebration of Father’s Day, Love moral decline. “Today, those systems have
Borolong treatment plant would In response, Mr Gaothusi
& Faith Fellowship Church of The panel brought together a weakened. We are now looking to
be functional as it sourced water encouraged residents to take
All Nations in Molepolole, under blend of perspectives including the church to guide our sons,” he
from the river. advantage of the 50 per cent
the stewardship of Prophet Dr political leaders, traditional said. His thoughts were shared by
Mr Gaothusi also added that debt amnesty campaign which
Mphoyaone Simon Hambira, authorities, devoted fathers, and Kweneng District Council deputy
the Nxaraga treatment plant was coming to an end on
hosted a compelling panel even young people all united in chairperson, Mr Kenna Odirile,
would be operational between June 30. The campaign aims
discussion that brought the their dedication to reimagining who lamented the loss of values
July and August adding that to encourage residents to pay
community face-to-face with the fatherhood as a cornerstone of a once upheld by both Setswana
it would augment the water outstanding water bills.
evolving realities of fatherhood healthy society. tradition and Christian teachings.
supply in Maun and surrounding He also encouraged them to
in modern society. The event, Speaking at the event, Pastor “In the past men and women
villages. utilise sanitation services saying
held at the church premises on and Evangelist Ms Khumiso knew their roles, men as
The plant forms part of the they should come forth and Mr Letsholo said a policy should be impleme
Commission to permit individuals who would
for the upcoming elect ions.

TO

Sunday, moved beyond festive Mompoloki, who served as protectors and providers, women
Maun Phase II Water Supply connect to sewerage network.
tributes and instead offered moderator and organiser of the as nurturers and supporters. Now,
and Sanitation project and it BOPA
a platform for open dialogue panel discussion said this year’s the notion of equal rights has
involves the development of
theme was intentional. been misunderstood. Everyone
“We wanted to honour Father’s wants to lead, even children are

Basarwa community decry

Day differently this year by dictating to parents. We have
recognising the role of a father three bulls in one kraal, that
not just in the home, but in brings chaos,” he lamented.
rebuilding society. While acknowledging societal

lack of basic amenities With rising crime, gender-

based violence, and other social
ills, men are often painted as
perpetrators.
shifts, Kweneng District Council
Chairperson Mr
Rankhibidu offered a more
Ontefetse

nuanced view on gender equality.

By Tshiamiso Mosetlha supplement their income. knowledge for healing as well as We felt it was time to examine “Equal rights do not eliminate
He said staying in cattle posts practices on childbirth and called these realities from all angles traditional roles, they simply
MALATSWAE - Basarwa disadvantaged them as they could upon the government to support and begin a new conversation,” ensure that one person’s rights
in Malatswae says they prefer not access education and while and nurture the practices. she explained. Pastor Mompoloki are not trampled by another.
their nomadic life noting that their employers cheated them as One resident, Mr Gabarutwe emphasised that healing and The issue is lack of education
it is better than living in one they were regarded illiterate and Poloka told the committee accountability must go hand-in- and communication from
place in the name of social did not know their rights. that they wanted to have a hand, and that faith institutions government,” he stated.
welfare programmes which are Kgosi Bosigo said many of the representative at Ntlo ya Dikgosi. had a responsibility to help men Going forward, he said public
inadequate. residents relied on Ipelegeng and They said Sesarwa language rise to the occasion. consultations would be crucial
During a meeting with the social welfare programme from should be taught in schools and Prophet Hambira echoed these before introducing laws that
inter-ministerial consultation council for survival. be used on radio stations to sentiments, stating that many of affected family structures.
committee appointed to look at He said most of them lost some preserve it. the challenges stemmed from the Despite the challenges
challenges affecting Basarwa on of their properties including land Mr Kebaeng Dikapolelo absence of father figures. highlighted, panelists offered
Sunday, Kgosi Dikabelo Bosigo during relocation process while decried the poor state of health “Absent fathers are often messages of hope and
of Malatswae said ever since they the land board also failed to facilities in Basarwa settlements irresponsible. They don’t want encouragement. Fathers were
were relocated from the Central allocate them residential plots. and struggled to visit health to take accountability,” he said urged to continue playing active,
Kalahari Game Reserve, their He said there should be a facilities as far as Mmashoro and stating that at his church, they loving roles in their children’s
lives had never been the same. special dispensation for hunting Serowe. stand in the gap. lives. Stepfathers were honoured
He told the committee that quota for Basarwa to hunt wild They said in most instances, a “We guide young people, for stepping up and absent fathers
their lives entailed working in animals in their areas. doctor visited them after a long especially boys, to become were reminded that it was never
cattle posts as casual labourers, Kgosi Bosigo indicated time and only attended those responsible men of faith. We have too late to reconcile and be
sell handcrafts and firewood to that Basarwa had indigenous with appointments. BOPA our own kgotla where we mentor present. One of the most moving
both married and unmarried voices came from Mr Tshepang
men on how to navigate life’s Motlogelwa, a young man raised
challenges,” Prophet Hambira by a single mother after his father
said. He stressed the importance abandoned the family.

 
of instilling spiritual and moral “I learned to forgive my father
values early, particularly with so I could find peace and move
regard to sexual responsibility forward in life.
and emotional maturity. I am proud of the man I have
Also on the panel was Mr become, thanks to my mother who
  Lawrence Mokopotsa, headman stood in the gap and raised me to
of arbitration at Ga- Ratlhomelang be a responsible young man,” he
  Ward in Mahokotswane, who said encouraging children with
reflected on the erosion of absent fathers to learn to forgive
traditional family systems. and change their situations by
He said that in the past, when a learning from experience. BOPA
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Official urges integration of play into policies

By Mothusi Galekhutle He emphasised that every child
had the right to play, a right clearly
LETLHAKENG - No child in outlined in the Children’s Act,
Botswana should be denied the which guaranteed every child the
time, space, or opportunity to play right to leisure and recreation.
as it is a fundamental right that He further stressed that
supports healthy development and children also had the right to free
well-being. association, and urged parents not
The appeal was made by acting to dictate whom their children
UNICEF Deputy Representative should or should not play with.
to Botswana, Ms Leseka However, he noted, parents still
Mukokomani at commemoration carried the critical responsibility
of the International Day of Play of safeguarding their children’s
in Letlhakeng on Friday. safety and well-being.
Ms Mukokomani stated that the Acting Council Secretary
right to play was articulated in for Primary Health Care, Dr
Article 31 of the UN Convention Chawangwa Letsholathebe,
on the Rights of the Child, which highlighted the role of play
recognised play as fundamental in learning and physical
to a child’s development. development.
“Today we amplify that right, Dr Letsholathebe said play
we advocate for its full integration was an essential component of a
into national policies, teacher child’s growth and development
training, urban planning, and all as it helped children build healthy Acting UNICEF Deputy Representative to Botswana, Ms Leseka Mukokomani (left), Ministry of Health
environments where children live, peer relationships and supported principal health officer, Ms Kebaagetse Sekwakwa (second right) and head of the Early Childhood
grow, and learn,” she added. their physical, emotional, and Department at Botswana Open University, Dr Shikha Trivedi (right) handing over toys donated by
She hailed the this year’s theme: cognitive development. UNICEF toward the Donate a Toy, Help Spread Joy campaign in Letlhakeng on Friday. Ms Mukokomani
Choose Play Every Day, saying it She called for increased efforts said no child should be denied the time, space or opportunity to play, as that was a fundamental right
was a reminder that play was not to campaign for children’s right that supported their healthy development and well-being. Photo: Mothusi Galekhutle
a luxury or an afterthought but to play, stressing that all children
a daily necessity that nurtured must be able to enjoy this ensure children have regular launched the ‘Donate a Toy, Help held meaning and she encouraged
children’s mind and body and the right. She advocated for policy opportunities to engage in Spread Joy’ campaign. all stakeholders to contribute
foundation on which resilience, frameworks that prioritized play, meaningful play,” she said. Dr Trivedi explained that every and spread awareness about
creativity, social connection, and integrating it into both formal and Meanwhile, Head of the child had a right to play, but not the initiative. She pledged that
lifelong learning were built. informal education systems. Early Childhood Department every child had the privilege of Botswana Open University would
Ms Mukokomani emphasised “Play should be a daily habit. at Botswana Open University, owning a toy. actively support and participate in
that play-based learning in schools Caregivers and educators must Dr Shikha Trivedi, , officially She said for many children, a toy the campaign. BOPA
enhanced engagement, boosts
motivation, and strengthened
retention while ion communities,
it fostered inclusion, empathy, and
social cohesion.
Speaker stresses need to capacitate MPs
At home, she said play built By Bonang Masolotate and to improve law and policy- said most of the experienced was rated as the only country
by government to allow the Independent Electoral
h the voting age during the election year to register

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vital bonds between children making. members of the ruling party were in Sub Saharan Africa to have
GABORONE - The Speaker He said the 13th Parliament in the executive, thus creating a had uninterrupted multi-party
and caregivers, reinforcing the
fundamental truth that every of the National Assembly has was unique as it was the first backbench made mostly of new democracy.
parent was a child’s first teacher stressed the importance of since last year’s power change, members. However, he said the country’s
and first playmate. enhancing the capabilities of and comprised mostly of new He also said women sole blemish was one party rule,
However, she noted, not all Members of Parliament (MPs). members. representation in Parliament which resulted in complacency,
children enjoyed this right Mr Dithapelo Keorapetse stated Furthermore, he said had declined, with five out regression in democracy, hence
equally as many faced significant yesterday when meeting the Parliament was pursuing a of six women in Parliament part of the 13th parliament
barriers, from limited time due to United Nations Fund Population transformative agenda and having responsibilities which agenda would be to consolidate
household responsibilities to lack (UNFPA) head of office in was seeking to attain a high excluded them from oversight democracy through developing
of safe, inclusive play spaces, and Botswana, Ms Tlangelani performance culture, defined parliamentary committees. strong democratic institutions.
increasing academic pressure, Shilubane-Pieterson, that such by the independence from the “We are on this journey as He said efforts to capacitate
sometimes imposed by adults. was essential for enhancing the executive and well-resourced to the 13th parliament, our aim Members of Parliament and
These challenges, she said were quality of Parliament debates, executive its mandate. is to strengthen democratic support staff were needed
real, and children with disabilities strengthening oversight roles, However, Mr Keorapetse culture,” adding that the country to enable them to fulfil their
or those from marginalised social mandate, adding that resource
and economic backgrounds were mobilisation had taken centre
at risk of being excluded. stage. On other issues, he said the
Even where play spaces exist, Botswana government believed
Ms Mukokomani pointed out, in the UN systems despite its
they often lacked accessibility and imperfections, adding that the
inclusivity. country remained committed to
“As UNICEF, we are grateful multilateralism.
to be joining Letlhakeng However, Ms Shilubane-
District Council and the broader Pieterson commended the
coalition of stakeholders as you government for its articulation
commemorate the International and stance on the human rights
Day of Play. Your collective agenda approach, saying it
presence underscores our shared was something they would
responsibility to safeguard and continuously seek ways to
nurture every child’s right to support.
play,” she stated. She said the UNFPA agenda
She reiterated that play was was to support member states to
essential for child development, achieve universal access to sexual
pointing out that it helped children reproductive health, adding that
form relationships, develop their key priority areas were
problem-solving skills, emotional around ending maternal deaths,
intelligence, and resilience. saying Botswana was one of the
She urged all to promote play- countries in higher upper income
based learning approaches in early status with higher maternal
childhood and primary education. deaths.
Letlhakeng District Council Another area, she said, was on
chief social and community ending the unmet need for family
development officer, Mr Allen planning and ending gender-
Mbakile, echoed the sentiments, based violence , as well as ending
stating that play was not new HIV infections.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Dithapelo Keorapetse (left) and United Nations Population Fund Hence Ms Shilubane-Pieterson
only essential to childhood (UNFPA) Botswana, head of office, Ms Tlangelani Shilubane-Pieterson during the latter’s courtesy
development but was a lifelong said UNFPA was committed to
call on the Speaker in Gaborone yesterday. Ms Shilubane-Pieterson commended government for its supporting Parliament on areas
activity that supported well-being articulation and stance on the human rights agenda approach, saying it was something UNFPA would
across the life span. which fall under its mandate.
continuously seek ways to support. Photo: Gaseitsiwe Moruakgomo BOPA
 
    
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Gaolathe Kenya
foreign
attends reserves
OPEC forum
GABORONE - The Vice committed to transparency and to
hit US$11
President, also Minister of
Finance, Mr Ndaba Gaolathe has
undertaken a two-day working
visit to Vienna, to attend and
ensuring that every international
engagement translates
real and measurable value for
Batswana. The Vice President
into
billion
address the 2025 OPEC Fund is accompanied by senior NAIROBI - Kenya’s foreign
Development Forum, which will government officials and is
exchange reserves maintained
start today until Wednesday. expected to return to Botswana on
upward momentum this week,
According to a press release Thursday.
from the Office of the President, During his absence, the Assistant
rising by US$357 million to
the forum brings together Heads of Minister of Communications and reach a record high of around
State, Ministers of Finance, global Innovation, Mr Shawn Nthaile, US$10.94 billion, the Central
policy-makers, and institutional will serve as Acting Minister of Bank of Kenya (CBK) said in its
investors to discuss bold, inclusive Finance. BOPA Minister of Finance, Mr Ndaba Gaolathe weekly financial markets update
solutions to the world’s most released Friday.
pressing development challenges According to the apex bank,
under the theme: A Transition
That Empowers Our Tomorrow.
Key agenda topics include
inclusive growth, climate
AfDB commends projects the reserves represent 4.8
months of import cover, up from
4.7 months last week, marking
the highest level ever recorded
resilience, digital transformation,
and South-South cooperation,
all of which align closely with
advancement in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM - President He described the airport as Engineering Company and China
in the country. In a monetary
policy statement issued Tuesday,
CBK Governor Kamau Thugge
attributed the growth in reserves
Botswana’s development priorities.
According to the release, of the African Development Bank a flagship investment designed Civil Engineering Construction to increased inflows from
the forum is organised by the (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina to strengthen Tanzania’s air Corporation. horticultural and coffee exports,
OPEC Fund for International has praised the progress of two connectivity, boost trade Addressing a public rally in along with robust diaspora
Development, a globally respected major infrastructure projects and tourism, and promote Nala on the outskirts of Dodoma, remittances.
multilateral development finance underway in Dodoma, Tanzania regional integration. According Adesina described the two “The CBK foreign exchange
institution founded by the Member being constructed by Chinese to Tanzania’s Minister for projects as “transformational reserves, which are currently
States of the Oganisation of the companies. Transport Makame Mbarawa, developments” that would at their highest level, continue
Petroleum Exporting Countries Adesina made the remarks after the airport spans 4 500 hectares, enhance both domestic and to provide a buffer anytime
(OPEC). It serves as a platform inspecting the AfDB-financed making it the second-largest in international connectivity there are shocks in the foreign
for high-level dialogue and action projects alongside President the country after the Kilimanjaro through reliable and resilient exchange market,” he added.
on sustainable development Samia Suluhu Hassan on International Airport. infrastructure. Bolstered by the strong
financing, particularly in emerging Saturday. The first stop was the Once completed, it is expected Hassan expressed her reserves, the Kenyan shilling has
and developing economies. Msalato International Airport, a to handle up to 1.5 million appreciation to the bank for firmed against the U.S. dollar,
The release states that this flagship development being built passengers annually. Adesina supporting the landmark projects, trading at an average of 129.2,
historic engagement marks the by several Chinese firms under also visited the Dodoma City emphasising their potential to the CBK noted, adding that the
first time Botswana has been the supervision of the Tanzania Outer Ring Road project, a 112.3- significantly boost Tanzania’s shilling remained stable against
invited to address the OPEC Fund National Roads Agency and the km dual carriageway being built economic growth, trade, and all the major international and
Forum, underscoring the country’s Tanzania Airports Authority. by AVIC International Project tourism. Xinhua regional currencies. Xinhua
rising international profile and
its leadership on economic
transformation and sustainable
development.
While in Vienna, the release
FATF removes Tanzania
says Mr Gaolathe will deliver a
keynote address in the high level
session on Digital Acceleration
from grey list
for Growth and Inclusion, sign the DAR ES SALAAM - The financial crimes, including
country Partnership Framework Financial Action Task Force money laundering and terrorist
(CPF) with the OPEC Fund, (FATF), the global body that sets financing, said the statement.
outlining a four-year roadmap standards for combating money Reacting to the announcement,
(2025-2029) for cooperation in laundering, terrorist financing, Minister of Finance Mwigulu
priority sectors including energy, and the financing of weapons of Nchemba reaffirmed Tanzania’s
infrastructure, and innovation and mass destruction, has officially commitment to protecting the
also conduct strategic bilateral removed Tanzania from its grey integrity of its financial systems.
meetings with major development list of countries under increased “Tanzania will sustain the
financiers, multilateral banks, and monitoring, the Tanzanian progress achieved and continue
institutional investors to advance Ministry of Finance announced in working with both domestic
Botswana’s development finance a statement on Sunday. and international stakeholders
priorities. The removal was confirmed by to combat money laundering,
“This official engagement, FATF President Elisa de Anda terrorism financing, and the
is part of the government’s Madrazo after the FATF general financing of weapons of mass
broader effort to mobilise meeting held in Strasbourg, destruction. The goal is to maintain
high impact investment, build France, from June 10 to 13, Tanzania’s reputation for integrity
global partnerships, and ensure according to the statement. and transparency in financial BAC GIANG - Local farmers transporting newly harvested
Botswana’s development priorities Tanzania was placed on the systems, which are critical for lychees in Vietnam. Each year, the commune produces about 10 000
are represented at critical grey list in October 2022 due to sustainable development and tons of lychees, with 40 to 50 per cent typically exported to China
international forums.” The identified strategic deficiencies prosperity,” Nchemba added. and peak years like 2024 seeing as much as 70 per cent sent across
release says government remains in its framework for addressing Xinhua the border, according to local officials. Photo: Xinhua
 Tuesday June 17, 2025 No. 112 Page 7 DailyNews

Experts transform Africa into greenery land

URUMQI - Scientists from desertification are similar cent of its total area, impacted by fruit trees and vegetable seedlings environment, but also to support
northwest China’s Xinjiang worldwide, such as biodiversity desertification. grow in neatly organised plots, local economic and social
Uygur Autonomous Region are loss, low land productivity Xinjiang has long stood at the while dark blue solar panels development”. In addition to
working to help African countries and disrupted transportation, forefront of China’s fight against line the fields, supplying clean building the pilot demonstration
transform the sandy regions into scientists admit that the climate desertification. energy to power the irrigation zone, China has trained 45
greener, arable land with more challenges faced by tropical Home to the Taklimakan system offers a glimpse of what local technicians in greening
trees and productive agricultural African countries are greater as Desert, China’s largest and the the Chinese are doing as part technologies and created 120 jobs
practices. plants in these countries must world’s second-largest drifting of turning some countries into for the local community.
By leveraging smart endure year-round heat. desert, the region has seen greenery land. In a recent interview
technologies, indigenous Chinese Mauritania, situated along the nearby communities grapple with Just last year, this was a barren Mauritanian environment
expertise and a dual commitment Atlantic coast, is one such country, frequent wind and sandstorms. land swept by wind and sand, minister Messouda Baham
to sand control and economic with nearly three-quarters of its It captured global attention last but by February, it had harvested Mohamed Laghdaf called the
growth, they aim to establish territory engulfed by the Sahara November when China completed the first batch of vegetables, said park ‘a green revolution in the
sustainable ecosystems in these Desert. a 3 046-km green belt of trees and Zhou Na, a researcher at the making’ and described China as
regions that have long suffered After extensive research sand-blocking technologies, fully Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and an ‘irreplaceable’ partner.
from desertification, known as and testing, Chinese scientists encircling the desert. Geography, who has frequently Despite challenges like
‘the cancer of Earth’. implemented a range of effective Over the past decades, China travelled to Mauritania to assist language barriers, divided
Noting that desertification is measures to reverse the situation. has expanded its afforestation with the park’s development. approaches and lack of long-term
a shared global challenge, Lei They introduced a diverse array area by 32 million hectares under She explained that her team planning, the Chinese scientists
Jiaqiang, a lead researcher at the of plant species from China, an afforestation programme and planted a shelter belt around the remain committed to expanding
Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and deployed straw checkerboard restored 53 per cent of its treatable park, cultivating a variety of the scope of their efforts.
Geography under the Chinese sand barriers and applied desertified land. forage grasses, vegetables, fruits They plan to continue
Academy of Sciences, said the homegrown water-saving It has also achieved the UN and ornamental plants such as monitoring and research,
collaborative efforts were crucial. irrigation technologies. 2030 Sustainable Development bougainvillea and palm trees. aiming to develop replicable and
Over the past decades, Lei Smart technologies such as Goal of zero-growth in land “We have harvested peppers, sustainable models tailored to
and his colleagues had gained agricultural robots, drones and degradation a decade in advance. cabbage, watermelons and building Africa’s ‘Great Green
extensive experience in tackling sand-blocking systems powered African countries, including tomatoes, some of which Wall’.
desertification in northwest China by solar panels have been Mauritania. As part of this have been supplied to local “As a contract party in the global
and shared them with African introduced by Chinese research ambitious transnational effort, the residents,” Zhou said, adding fight against desertification,
countries. institutes and enterprises to China-Africa Green Technology that the team expected the park China has both the responsibility
As June 17, marks the World help boost efficiency. These Park in Mauritania, which was to not only help control sand and the commitment to promote
Day to Combat Desertification approaches are rooted in China’s established in 2024, serves as a but also bring tangible benefits these technologies,” Wang said.
and Drought, these efforts are extensive experience in combating demonstration zone for applying to nearby communities. “This “We are a community with a
gaining increased attention and desertification. As one of the China’s desertification control is the ultimate goal,” said Wang shared future, and we hope our
are expected to yield fruitful world's most severely affected experience in Africa. A glimpse Yongdong, a senior engineer at anti-desertification cooperation
outcomes. countries, China has 2.57 million of a 2-hectare oasis amid the vast the Xinjiang-based institute. efforts will reflect that spirit.”
Although the impacts of square km of land, about 26.8 per desert, where rows of thriving “Not only to protect the Xinhua

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Weekend
attack leaves
70 dead
ABUJA - More than 70 people some individuals lost their lives
were killed in a weekend attack by and others sustained injuries,”
suspected herders who swooped on Edet said, noting that during
a community in Nigeria’s central the invasion, security operatives
state of Benue, several sources engaged the attackers in a fierce
have said on Sunday. exchange of gunfire, leading to the
CHANGSHA - Visitors learning about agricultural machines during the fourth China-Africa Economic Udeme Edet, spokesperson for killing of some of the herders.
and Trade Expo at Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center in central China’s Hunan the police in Benue, said the attack According to a report by the
Province on Saturday. Nearly 4 700 Chinese and African companies as well as over 30 000 participants occurred in Yelwata, a town in official News Agency of Nigeria,
attended this year’s expo. During the event, 176 cooperation projects worth US$11.39 billion were signed, the Guma local government area, over 70 corpses had already been
covering diverse sectors including construction and manufacturing, power and energy, transportation, between late Friday and the early recovered by volunteers during a
information services, as well as culture and healthcare. The event was held under the theme: China and hours of Saturday, but he did not search and rescue operation.
Africa: Together Toward Modernisation. Photo: Xinhua state a casualty figure. “It is with The report said some victims
great sadness that we report that were burned beyond recognition.
One survivor, who spoke on
condition of anonymity, said
at least 22 more bodies were
recovered Sunday, with the
casualty figure likely to increase
during the ongoing search.

PUBLIC
Hyacinth Alia, governor of
Benue State, said a combined team
of tactical and response squads had

TENDER NOTICE
arrived in the state to address the
ongoing security challenge and
persistent attacks.
“I acknowledge and share in the
1. BURS/ADM/WRKS/06/2025-2026 - PROCUREMENT OF WORKS FOR MAINTENANCE OF HEATING VENTILATION
pains and grief caused by these
AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS AT BOTSWANA UNIFIED REVENUE SERVICE HEAD OFFICE FOR A PERIOD OF attacks on the community by
THREE (3) YEARS. criminal elements suspected to be
PPRA Code & Grade Code: 08 - Mechanical Engineering Works
armed herdsmen. The state’s joint
under the following Sub code(s): 01 - Air conditioning/Refrigeration systems operations units are also being
categories and strengthened, and the government
Sub code(s): 11 - Pumps and munchers will not relent in its utmost
Grade: E
Procurement Method Open Domestic Bidding (100% Citizens - Reserved) commitment to defending the lives
Tender Estimate BWP4,800,000.00 and properties of all residents,” he
Fee P250.00 said.
Collection Date 13th June 2025 Benue State, located in Nigeria's
Compulsory Site Visit LOCATION VENUE DATE TIME
BURS Head Office, Gaborone BURS H/Office – Auxiliary Block 25th June, 2025 1000hrs central region between the
Tender Closing 11th July 2025 Muslim-dominated north and
the Christian-majority south, has
2. BURS/ITD/SER/07/2025-2026 - PROCUREMENT OF SPLUNK SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE LICENSES RENEWAL witnessed repeated attacks in
FOR THREE (3) YEARS WITH ANNUAL BILLING recent years. The motive behind
the latest attacks remains unclear.
PPRA Code & Grade Code: 319 - ICT Consultancy Services
under the following Sub code: 03 - ICT Security Management OR Xinhua
categories Sub Code: 04 - ICT Risk Management
Procurement Method
Fee
Collection Date
Tender Closing
Open Domestic Bidding (100% Citizens - Reserved)
P250.00
13th June 2025
27th June 2025
Forces rescue
3. BURS/ITD/SER/08/2025-2026 - PROCUREMENT OF TENABLE ONE LICENCES AND SUPPORT RENEWAL FOR THREE
93 migrants
(3) YEARS WITH ANNUAL BILLING

PPRA Code & Grade Code: 319 - ICT Consultancy Services

off coast
under the following Sub code: 03 - ICT Security Management OR TRIPOLI - A total of 93
categories Sub Code: 04 - ICT Risk Management
Procurement Method Open Domestic Bidding (100% Citizens - Reserved)
undocumented migrants were
Fee P250.00 rescued off the coast of the eastern
Collection Date 13th June 2025 Libyan city of Tobruk on Sunday
Tender Closing 11th July 2025 according to a statement from the
Tobruk Medical Centre.
4. BURS/ADM/SER/09/2024-2025 - PROCUREMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS FOR VARIOUS The migrants, identified as
BURS OFFICES/STATIONS:
BURS HEAD OFFICE, SIR SERETSE KHAMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SSKIA), TLOKWENG BORDER, MARTINS DRIFT BORDER POST,
Egyptian and Sudanese nationals,
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under the following Sub code(s): 02 - Land the statement read.
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Procurement Method Open Domestic Bidding (100% Citizens - Reserved)
Fee P150.00 Tobruk Naval Base and handed
Collection Date 13th June 2025 over to relevant authorities. The
Tender Closing 11th July 2025 medical centre also confirmed
it had received several injured
Interested companies are advised to purchase tenders from 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:00 hours during weekdays, at BURS Head Office CBD, Sudanese migrants suffering from
Finance Division – Tower block (Motswere), 4th Floor, South wing, Reception. In line with Government Policy Reform 2015: Affirmative Action in
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various health conditions.
Due to the insecurity and chaos
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So far this year, a total of 9 999
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at sea and brought back to Libya,
while 234 migrants died at sea
and 226 others went missing on
the central Mediterranean route,
which includes departures from
Libya and other countries. Xinhua
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Eastern Cape flood death toll hits 88

CAPE TOWN - The death According to the statement, wreaked havoc on parts of the teams continue to search the The government also confirmed
toll from devastating flood in 83 bodies have been identified Eastern Cape Province earlier this affected areas. Meanwhile, that all major roads that were
South Africa’s Eastern Cape by families, while five remain week. The disaster has resulted recovery operations continue affected by flooding have been
Province has climbed to 88 as the unidentified. “About 56 bodies in significant loss of life and across affected areas. reopened, and local schools
provincial government steps up have been released to families at extensive damage to infrastructure. The provincial government have resumed classes. “With the
relief and recovery operations, said the end of the day on Saturday.” The floods, which began on is pleased to confirm that some National Disaster Management
authorities on Sunday. The provincial government Monday, also devastated homes, critical services, including water Center having classified this
“As of yesterday , the number of “continues to intensify its response government facilities, roads, and electricity, have been restored incident as a disaster, processes are
confirmed fatalities has increased and recovery efforts and remains hospitals, and schools, leaving in various parts of OR Tambo well underway for a declaration of
to 88, and this includes the body of in close contact with affected hundreds of people displaced. District. Work is ongoing to a disaster through the Provincial
a 10-year-old girl who went missing families to provide necessities and The statement says , provincial ensure full restoration across all Executive Council,” it says.
in Libode,” said a statement issued psychosocial support,” it says. government rescue and recovery the communities,” it said. Xinhua
by the Eastern Cape Provincial Severe weather conditions,
Government. including heavy rain and snow,
Medical team uplifts
Zimbabwe healthcare service
HARARE - Over the past 40 years, Chinese medical teams, he resolved practicals are very useful to us,”
22 batches of Chinese medical to follow in their footsteps. Leocadia Basera, a Zimbabwean
teams from central China’s Hunan Upon arriving in Zimbabwe, trainee, said after attending a virtual
Province have played a crucial role Zheng and his team encountered a lecture with Chinese doctors.
in enhancing healthcare services in range of difficulties such as cultural To further build local capacity,
Zimbabwe. differences, a shortage of medical the team also established a clinical
“Since the first team was equipment, and limited supplies of skill training center at the PGH.
dispatched in 1985, more than 200 electricity and water. In addition, Chinese doctors
Chinese doctors have completed “Despite these challenges, we have been promoting traditional
their service in the southern enjoy our work here, especially Chinese medicine (TCM) as a
African country. Some served more the amicable relationships between complementary treatment for
than one term, and one traditional doctors and patients,” Zheng said. patients with complex conditions.
Chinese medicine doctor even Over the past decades, Chinese A TCM center has been
worked here for nine years,” medical teams have not delivered operational in Zimbabwe since
said Zheng Xingyou, head of the life-saving care but also contributed 2020.
22nd Chinese medical team to to raising local medical standards Onias Ndoro, director of
Zimbabwe. through training and knowledge traditional medicines at Zimbabwe’s
The current team, comprising sharing. Li Jie, another team Ministry of Health and Child Care,
11 medics from leading hospitals member, told Xinhua that the team said the introduction of the TCM
in Hunan, has been working in has launched a remote training clinic has significantly enhanced
Zimbabwe since March. Zheng program at the Parirenyatwa Group health service delivery.
said his interest in working of Hospitals (PGH), allowing local “Since the clinic was established,
in Africa was sparked in the medical staff to regularly interact we have seen a significant
MTHATHA - A flood-damaged bridge where a minibus carrying 1990s when, as a young man, he with Chinese medical experts. increase in patient turnout, with
11 school children and two adults was swept away during the floods watched documentaries about the “We need more of such practical appointments often booked more
in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. The death toll from the continent’s healthcare challenges. hands-on lessons. That’s when than a month in advance,” he said.
devastating flood has risen to 88. Photo: Xinhua Inspired by the dedication of earlier we can fully grasp the concepts, Xinhua

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‘Go ema puso nokeng

konokono mo go
fitlheleleng maitlamo’
Ka Relief Lephutshi Mo go tse dingwe,
mopalamente o kopile morafe
RANAKA - Batswana ba le bodiredi jwa puso kwa
kopilwe go ema Tautona Ranaka go dirisana mmogo.
wa lefatshe leno nokeng ka A re se se ka rarabolola
dithapelo gore tebelopele le matshwenyego a morafe ntle
dikeletso tse a nang le tsone le go emela diphuthego tsa
di atlege. kgotla.
Mopalamente wa Moshupa/ A re ka jalo o eletsa gore
Manyana, Rre Karabo Gare komiti ya ditlhabololo tsa
o kopile jalo fa a ne a buisa motse, ofsi ya mopalamnte le
phuthego ya kgotla kwa ya boipelego di tshwaraganele
Ranaka ka Laboraro. go rarabolola matshwenyego
Banni ba Ranaka kwa phuthegong ya kgotla e e neng e buisiwa ke mopalamente wa Moshupa/Manyana, Mopalamente Gare o ka dinako tsotlhe ntle le go
Rre Karabo Gare bosheng. Rre Gare o kopile Batswana go ema Tautona Advocate Duma Boko nokeng ka ne a tlhalosa gore go pego emela bagolwane ba puso
dithapelo gore tebelopele le dikeletso tse a nang le tsone di atlege. Senepe: Relief Lephutshi nngwe e e sa jeseng diwelang kgotsa diphuthego tsa kgotla
go tswa palamenteng ka go rola dilelo.
seemo sa madi, a re pego Mo godimo ga moo,

Maele o rotloetsa e, e farologana le dikeletso

gammogo le ditsholofetso tsa
puso.
Mopalamente Gare
re pego e tlhalosa tlhaelo
a
mopalamente a re o ikaelela
go nonotsha komiti ya
ditlhabololo tsa motse, go
ba rutuntsha le gone go ba
thusa go tlhaloganya ditiro

bopelotelele
ya madi ka lebaka la gore tsa bone.
teemane ya lefatshe leno O tladitse ka go re o lemogile
ga e sa tlhole e rekwa kwa gore mo diphuthegong
mebarakeng ya mafatshe, selo ka bontsi dikgang tse di
se a reng se ema pele maiteko tshwanetseng tsa bo di lerilwe
a puso a ditlhabololo. kwa komiting ya ditlhabololo
Ka Chendzimu Manyepedza Rre Maele a re tshwetso ya go meraka e e gaufi le motse, e le A re e re ka tsholofelo e sa tsa motse di sa tsamaya ka
oketsa madi a baithuti ba ba kwa lesome le bosupa, e kopa ditlamelo tlhabise ditlhong, tumelo ke tshwanelo kgotsa di tlhaetse
MOGAPI - Mopalamente wa dikoleng tsa ithutelo diatla le tsa botsogo mo kokelwaneng eo. gore e tlaa re mo tsamaong kaedi ya komiti.
kgaolo ya Tswapong Bokone, yone ke katlego e e tshwanetseng Kgosi Monnapula a re seo ya nako jaaka fa lefathe leno Go ya ka ene, go diragala
Rre Prince Maele o kopile banni go galalediwa. se dira gore go nne bokete gore le tswelete ka papatso ya jaana ka go bo go lebega
ba Mogapi go nna pelotelele Fa a tswa la gagwe, Kgosi morafe o bone dithuso tsa booki diteemane, go direge gore go sa tlhaloganyesege ka fa
tebang le go dirwa ga dingwe Boago Monnapula wa Mogapi, tsa boleng jo bo kgatlhisang. di bone theko mme puso e komiti e e tshwanetseng ya
ditsholofetso tse puso e di beileng o supile fa a itumelela ledula le Kgosi Monnapula o ile a kopa kgone go direla Batswana. bo e bereka le morafe ka teng
Batswana pele. le tsweletseng ka go rena mo gore go dirwe mosele wa kgopo Le fa go ntse jalo, a re se jaaka e le karolo ya puso.
Rre Maele o buile jalo mo motseng wa gagwe, a re se se supa ya metsi a pula fa gare ga motse, se botlhokwa mo nakong eno Ka jalo o kgothaditse
phuthegong ya kgotla kwa fa ba sepodisi ba tshwere tiro ya a re fa pula e nele go nna selelo ke gore Batswana ba ithute ba komiti eo gore ba
Mogapi ka Labotlhano, a re puso bone ka botswapelo. sa khuranyo ya meno ka jaana gore nako ya gore itsholelo tsenye marapo dinameng
e dira ka gotlhe go tsosolosa Go sale foo, o bile a kopa gore metsi a anama le motse mme go ya lefathe leno e bo e beilwe le go tlhaloganya se ba
le go aga itsholelo, maikaelelo kokelwana ya motse e okediwe, nne dingalo go tsamaya fa gare ga mo teemaneng fela e setse e tshwanetseng go se dira go ya
e le go fa Batswana ba ba nang a re motse o setse o godile gape motse. BOPA fetile. ka fa molaong. BOPA
le bokgoni sebaka sa go nna le
seabe go e aga.
A supa fa keletso e le go nna
le itsholelo e e tlaa akolwang ke
botlhe.
Ka jalo, Rre Maele a re dingwe
Banni ba nyoretswe ditlhabololo
ditsholofetso di tlaa nna thari go Ka Chendzimu Manyepedza sengwe se a supileng fa se ka banni go itshetsa. go bakilwe ke gore metse e e mo
goroga. solofela banni ba motse molemo Mme Neelo Mojadi le ene Tswapong Bokone e mentsi go
A re dingwe tsa tsone di TAMASANE - Banni ba ka tlhamo ya mebereko. o supile fa kgaoganyo ya gaisa ya kgaolo ya Mmadinare
akaretsa go tlhabolola tsa Tamasane mo kgaolong ya Rre Otswetswe o ile gape a melolwane e ba beile ka fa ka jalo madi a a fiwang metse a
botsogo, go tlhama mebereko, botlhophi ya Tswapong Bokone, supa fa kgaoganyo ya melolwane mosing, a re keletso ya gagwe le kwa tlase.
go tlhabolola matshelo mo gae, ba supa fa ditlhabololo ka go ya dikgaolo tsa botlhophi e ba ke gore ba ka bona tlhaloso e e Fa a tswa la gagwe, Rre Maele
paakanyo ya ditsela le dikole le farologana mo motseng wa baketse ketsaetsego ka jaana go nametsang gore ditirelo tse ba o tlhalositse fa puso e tsweletse
tse dingwe ka go farologana. bone di tla ka go rotha, selo se dingalo go ka bona dithuso ka ditlhokang ba di fiwa kae. ka go rotloetsa go direla dilo mo
Rre Maele, yo gape e leng tona ba tlhalositseng fa se sa ba jese bofefo. Banni ka bontsi ba supile gape pontsheng e bile e tlaa tswelela
wa lephata la thuto e kgolwane, diwelang. A re pele melolwane e fa ba sa itumedisiwe ke gore e dira tse di rotloetsang go
a re puso e setse e diragaditse Ba buile jalo mo phuthegong kgaogangwa, Tamasane o ne madi a ditlhabololo a dikgaolo diragatswa ga ditshwanelo tsa
dingwe tsa ditsolofetso, a supa fa ya kgotla e e neng e buisiwa o wela ka fa tlase ga kgaolo tsa botlhophi a fokotsegile batho.
mo go tshwanetse ga tsisa tshepo ke mopalamente wa kgaolo ya ya botlhophi ya Mmadinare, fa e sale ba fudusediwa kwa Rre Maele yo gape e leng tona
gore puso e na le motlhala. Tswapong Bokone, Rre Prince jaanong o wele ka fa tlase ga kgaolong ya Tswapong Bokone. wa thuto e kgolwane, a re sengwe
A re ditsholofetso tseo, tse Maele ka Labotlhano. Tswapong Bokone. Ba re go le pele kwa kgaolong gape se puso e se tsayang ka
ebileng di atlegile, ke koketso ya Mongwe wa banni ba motse A re sebe sa phiri ke gore fa ya botlhophi ya Mmadinare, tlhwaafalo ke go fa baithuti ba
dituelo tsa madi a bagodi, a re oo, Rre Molemane Otsetswe, ba ya Palapye go ikopela thuso motse wa bone o ne o fiwa P1.1 dikole mesangwana ya setswalo,
le ntswa madi a sa goroga kwa o kopile puso go oketsa ka dingwe ditirelo, ga ba fiwe million jaanong ba filwe sephato a re se ke go rotloetsa bophepha
go P1 800, pharologanyo e e ditlhabololo mo motseng, a supa thuso e e maleba, ka nako tse sa madi ao, sengwe se ba supang le pabalesego ka jaana go ne
dirilweng e a nametsa. fa se se ka dira pharologanyo. dingwe ba bolelelwa gore ba fa se tlaa dia ditlhabololo tse di go supa fa bangwe baithuti ba
A solofeditse fa dipaakanyo Ka jalo a re ditlhabololo di ye go kopa thuso kwa Selebi ka bong di dirwa mo motseng dirisa dilo dingwe tse di neng
tsa gore phelelong madi a goroge ka baya motse mo maemong a Phikwe, selo se a supang fa se oo. di baya matshelo le botsogo jwa
kwa go P 1 800 di tsweletse. a botoka go ngoka babeeletsi, dira madiadia mo maitekong a Ba re go fokotsega ga madi ao bone mo diphatseng. BOPA
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Dikgang

Batlhokomedi ba kopa go okeletswa dikatso

Ka Chendzimu Themba mo kgaolong ya Mothamo, Mme Tlotlo mopalamente wa Serowe borwa, Rre di ka lekana le tsa babereki ba Ipelegeng.
Kgotlaetsile o ikuetse mo pusong go ba Leepetswe Lesedi ka Labone kwa Thabala, Mme Kgotlaetsile a re e le batlhokomedi
SEROWE - Modulasetilo wa baithaopi ba okeletsa madi a dikatso. mo kgaolong ya legare. ba balwetsi ba na le dikgwetlho tse di ntsi
ba tlhokomelang balwetsi mo malwapeng O supile se, fa bane ba kopane le A re go ka nna botoka fa di tuelo tsa bone mo tirong ya bone.
O tsweletse a supa gore ba na le
ditshingwana tsa merogo, mme ga ba na
di dirisiwa di tshwana digarawe, dikiriba,
diemere le mathombo a a nosetsang.
A re go tlhoka didirisiwa tseo go ba itsa
go lemela balwetsi merogo.
A re ba tshwenngwa ke go bo balwetsi
ba bangwe ba sena bonno.
Mme Kgotlaetsile o kopile gore ba
direlwe thuto seka-dipuisano go re ba tle
ba ikgakologelwe ka go lebaka e dirilwe.
A re ba kopa gore ba fiwe mmaboipelego
yo o lebaganeng le bone gore fa ba batla
sengwe ba ikgolaganye le ene.
O tlhalositse fa ba kopa paka e e
feletseng ka gore e ba e filweng ga e a
lekana.
Fa a ntsha la gagwe, mopalamente
Lesedi o supile fa a itse ka matshwenyego
a bone, mme ba tlaa nna ba leka fa ba
kgonang teng ka ba thusa batho ba le ba
ntsi. O ile a abela baithaopi bao dikobo di
le masome mabedi le botlhano.
Mooki mogolo yo o okametseng
Mothamo, Mme Motswamasimo
Rankgomo a re o leboga boithaopo jwa
bone le fa go le dingalo.
A supa gore tiro e ya go tlhokomela
Baithuti ba sekole se se botlana sa Lentsweletau ba dira motshameko go supa ditlamorago tsa kgokgontsho ya bomme le bana kwa moletlong
balwetsi mo malwapeng ke tiro e e batlang
o o neng o tsenwe ke Tona ya Banana le Bong Mme Lesego Chombo kwa Lentsweletau ka Labotlhano. Senepe: Tshepo Gombo
motho yo o lerato e bile a le pelotelele.
Mme Rankgomo a re fa o sa rate tiro

Sepodisi se gagamatsa setoropo e, ga o kake wa e kgona ka gore badiri ba

yone ba kopana le diemo tse di thata.
E rile a ntsha malebo, leloko la komiti
eo, Mme Nke Kekaletswe, a re ba motlotlo
By Keetile Bontsibokae Kwelagobe a re go tswa ka ngwaga wa lesika, mmereki ka wena kgotsa moagisanyi, o thata go bo mopalamente a kgonne go ba
2023 go fitlha mono ngwaga, motse oo, o diragalelwa ke dikgang tse,” ga tlhalosa Mme lemoga a bo a ba abela dikobo, a re go tlaa
LENTSWELETAU - Mapodisi ba itomile tshabelelwa thata ke dikgang tsa matshosetsi Kwelagobe jaaka a baya mhiko mo puisanong ba tiisa moko go ba kgontshe go ntsha
molomo wa tlase go lwantsha kgokgontsho a polao, go dirisa bana botlhaswa mo go ya gagwe le morafe. BOPA maduo. BOPA
ya bong le go tlhomamisa pabalesego ya tsa tlhakanelo dikobo, petelelo le go senya
setshaba. dithoto tsa motho yo o tshelang/ratanang le
Inspector Onkemetse Kwelagobe wa ene ka go di ja ka molelo.
sepodisi sa Botswana, o tlhalositse seo ka Le fa ba tsweletse ka maiteko a go lwantsha landline: (+267) 391 2953
Labotlhano kwa Lentsweletau fa a rola kgokgontsho ya bong, Mme Kwelagobe a fax: (+267) 397 3338
pego ya sepodisi ka dikgang tsa twantsho re sengwe se se tshwenyang thata e bile se address: private bag 0045 gaborone
kgokgontsho kwa tshimolodisong beke ya gakatsa dikgang tse ke gore bangwe ba-tswa email: [email protected]
thapelo kgatlhanong le kgonkgontsho ke setlhabelo ba folodisa maiteko a bone ka go website: www.maruapula.org
Tona wa Lephata la Banana le Bong, Mme tsholola dikgang.

MARU-A-PULA SCHOOL
Lesego Chombo. O tsweletse a re mengwe ya melato e e
Malatsi a merapelo go emisa kgokgontsho tsweletseng ka go oketsega, ke molato wa go
a a tlaa tsayang sebaka sa beke, e ikaegile itlhokomolosa tlhokomelo ya bana, tiriso-
ka setlhogo se se reng: Tshwaragano
mo thapelong, popagano kgatlhanong le
botlhaswa ya bana mo go tsa tlhakanelo
dikobo le gone go otlhaiwa ga bana mo go JOB VACANCY
kgokgontsho. seng ka fa molaong mo mabakeng mangwe
Fa a latlha bola, Mme Kwelagobe a re go baka dikgobalo. Maru-a-Pula School invites applications for the following positions:
sepodisi se leka go lwantsha le go thibela go O tsweletse a tsibosa setshaba sa Kweneng
ditiragalo tse di ka tlhotlheletsang mokgwa ka melato e e runyang mme e amana thata le 1. PHYSICS TEACHER 2. HEAD CHEF
ope fela wa kgokgontsho. tiriso ya maranyane jaaka megala ya letheka
A re maikaelelo a se, ke go sireletsa ba ba le dibalamakgolo le ya dibaesekopo tse di 1. Physics teacher: being applied for
ka amiwang ke kgokgontsho, segolo bogolo supang tiriso-botlhaswa ya bana. The school has a vacancy for a full- 2) A cover letter indicating reasons why
bomme le bana. time Physics & Junior Science teacher your background and qualifications
Mme Kwelagobe a re melato e e amanang
from September 2025. Applicants should are particularly suited to working at
“Mme fa molato o setse o diragetse re tsile le tiriso ya ditagi tse di ritibatsang maikutlo
have a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, a Maru-a-Pula;
ka mananeo a a farologanyeng, a e leng gore le yone e tsweletse ka go gola mo kgaolong teaching qualification and a minimum 3) CV with contact details of three
re a lebagantse thata le go tsholetsa kana ya Kweneng. of 5 years’ teaching experience in a referees.
go sireletsa seriti sa ba-tswa setlhabelo,”ga A re nngwe ya dikgato tse di supang Secondary School setting. The successful
tlhalosa Insp. Kwelagobe. gore sepodisi se mekamekane le go diga candidate must have experience Please note: All submissions to be
A re maiteko a sepodisi go lwantsha mokaloba, e bong kgokgontsho, ke go teaching IGCSE and A Level. Experience sent as 1 pdf document. Certificates
kgokgontsho a tswa tema ka tomagano le simolodisa lekalana la bong le tshireletsego teaching Junior Science is an are not needed unless requested at
thuso ya setshaba. ya bana. advantage, but not essential.
the time of the interview. Only short-
“Re itemogetse re le sepodisi sa Botswana “Go na le fa go haphegileng, fa mo-
2. Head Chef: listed candidates will be contacted
gore ga re kake ra kgona go lwantsha tswa setlhabelo a amogelelwang teng go
borukutlhi le kgang tsa kgokgontsho ya bong botsolotswa a le mo sephiring,” ga tlhalosa Applicants must have a Diploma (or by the school.
re le nosi,”ga tlhalosa Insp. Kwelagobe. Insp. Kwelagobe. higher) in Culinary Arts and a minimum
of 5 years’ work experience in a See school website www.maruapula.org
Ka jalo, Insp. Kwelagobe a re mapodisi a A re bosheng, ofisi ya mapodisi e for further details
itela mo setshabeng kgapetsakgapetsa. simolodisitse Online Child Sexual professional kitchen.
“Re kopa gore le nne matlho a rona, Exploitation Desk morago ga go lemoga gore Only short-listed candidates will be
Competencies (for Head Chef);
nnang maoto, nnang ditsebe tsa rona ka gore bana ba tsena mo melatong ka ntata ya tiriso
• Strong interpersonal skills contacted by the school.
borukutlhi le kgokgontsho di diragala mo ya maranyane. • Good planning skills
go rona re le setshaba,” ga tlhalosa Mme Mme Kwelagobe a re ba tlhamile lekalana • Creativity Aligned with the recommendations of
Kwelagobe. A re ka ngwaga wa 2018, lefatshe le le tlhotlhomisang dikgang tsa borukutlhi • Food costing/ budgeting the International Task Force on Child
la Botswana le ne la dira dipatlisiso ka tse di amanang le tiriso ya maranyane. • Menu development Protection, as well as alignment with
dikgang tsa botsalano ka fa tlase ga setlhogo O tsweletse a re ofisi tsa sepodisi di dirile • Knowledge of safety and hygiene the Children’s Act (2009), Maru-a-Pula
se se reng, “Botswana National Relationship botsalano le makalana a a farologanyeng practices and standards School holds itself to a high standard
Study,” mme maduo a tsone a supile fa mo setshabeng jaaka dikereke, botsogo, of effective recruiting practices, with
bomme ba le masome a mararo mo lekgolong bagakolodi le ba bangwe jalo jalo, gore How to apply: specific attention to child protection.
ba kile ba amiwa ke mokgwa mongwe wa botlhe ba nne le karolo mo go lwantsheng Applications should be sent to the We request a clearance of criminal
kgokgontsho kana ba kile ba kgokgontshiwa. kgokgontsho, Human Resource’s Office on or records and a successful background
Fa e le mo letlhakoreng la borre, a re Mme Kwelagobe a re ntwa kgatlhanong before Friday 4th July 2025. E-mail: hr@ check for all staff working at the school.
dipatlisiso tseo di kaile fa borre ba le masome le kgokgontsho ke boikarabelo jwa mongwe maruapula.org The successful candidate must be
mararo mo lekgolong ba supa fa ba kile ba le mongwe e seng fela go tsiboga ka gore prepared to submit such documents
E-mail applications should include: when required.
kgokgontsha bomme. o amegile. “Se tshabeng go begela ba
1) Subject heading stating the position
E rile a itebaganya le dikgang tsa sepodisi fa o bona sengwe se diragala kana
kgokgontsho tsa Lentsweletau, Isnp. o belaela gore mongwe, e ka tswa e le wa
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that we intend to apply for a certified copy of Deed
consolidate then change the use of Transfer No. 820/89 dated 12th October 1989 made in favour of STANNE
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Palapye. intend to erect a boundary wall. VACANCY: above Estate are hereby required to pay their claims of whatever
nature with the undersigned within 30 days after the publication
FARM WORKER WANTED-
Any objection contact Palapye
District Council building control, VALUATION hereof.
Applications to P o Box 336,
Palapye Masuakoloi fields. Cell
74619683. Closing date: 10 July
physical planning office 4921092.
M DIDIMALANG OF Plot No 840,
Dinokwane ward, Serowe, wishes
SURVEYOR DATED AT FRANCISTOWN THIS 30TH day of AUGUST 2021
Roscoe Bonna Valuers is a valuation firm TAMANA MAFIKA
2025. to change land use from single- specialized in real estate. Applications are invited EXECUTOR DATIVE
FARM WORKER WANTED. P O family residential to multi-family from qualified candidates to undertake a pivotal P O BOX 946
Box 14 Mmankodi. 72239085/ residential. For any objections, role in providing valuations services.
TONOTA
75648394. contact Serowe District Council, Qualification:
Physical Planning Office on • Degree in Land Economy/Real Estate AND TO: Master of the High Court
MISCELLANEOUS telephone No 4630411 within (14) • Must be REIB/REAC member. Private Bag F13
days of publication of this notice. • Minimum of 7 years experience and applications FRANCISTOWN
HILUX B 174 ABV wanted. should be sent to:
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Roscoe Bonna Valuers
ownership change. Private Bag Br22 Gaborone, Plot 17533, Gaborone
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Closing date: 1st July 2025 IN THE ESTATE of the Late KEOLOPILE EDICT DITHATHO who died at Ghanzi District,
Masters Reference: ESHGB 000572/24 Botswana on the 16th February 2019.
IN THE ESTATE of the Late SALEFI KUMILE who died at Princess Marina Hospital, Gaborone, Gaborone
THE FINAL LIQUADATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT in the Estate will be open for
District, Republic of Botswana on 14th October 2015. NEIGHBOUR inspection at the offices of the Master of the High Court at Gaborone for a period of (Twenty-
one) 21 days from date at publication hereof.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Debtors and Creditors in the above Estate are hereby required to pay
their debts and file claims of whatever nature with the undersigned within thirty (30) days after
CONSULTATION DATED at____on this ____Day of ____2025

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the publication hereof. RICHARD SIBANDA of Plot DATED at Ghanzi on this 10th Day of June 2025
DATED at _on this_Day of_2025. Executor Dative
No. 25948, located in Block Dikitso Kolokose & Emmanuel English
Executrix Dative Dikeledi Mpoeleng
P O Box 139 TUMASERA
9, Gaborone wishes to notify P O Box 372 Ghanzi
Tel: 72726363 - 71479350
CELL: 71 638 761 neighbours of Plot 25948
and 25935 about intention to
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NOTICE OF NEXT OF KIN MEETINGS construct a boundary wall. Master’s Reference: ESHGB-000276-21
ADMINISTRATION OF Estates Act IN THE ESTATE of the Late GRACE GAJEKGOMO who died at Good Hope Primary Hospital,
[Cap 31:01] Goodhope, Barolong District, Republic of Botswana on 26th June 2020.
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that by virtue of section 31 of the Administrative of Estates Act
For any quiries, please contact
(Cap.33:01), heirs and next of kin of the deceased and all persons having claims against Gaborone City Council, THE FINAL LIQUADATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT in the Estate will be open for
inspection at the offices of the Master of the High Court at Gaborone for a period of (Twenty-
the above estate, are being called upon to attend before the Master of the High Court at Physical Planning Department one) 21 days from date at publication hereof.
Francistown High Court on the date and time specified opposite the names of their deceased
relatives for purposes of recommending for appointment, a person or persons as Executor/ Office on telephone Nos. Any objection to the Estate Account may be lodged with the Master within the 21 days stated
Executrix Dative as well as identifying beneficiaries and to discuss any other business relating 3630700 or 3158209, within above
to their deceased relative. DATED AT GABORONE this …….day ……2025
Name of Deceased Person Estate Number Date of Meeting Time Master fourteen (14) working days of …………………………
KEAITSE KEITIRETSE ESHFT – 000864 – 24 25– 06 – 2025 0900HRS BASUPI publication of this notice. Executor Dative
Isaac Sefularo Gajekgomo
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DATED AT FRANCISTOWN THIS 10 DAY OF MAY 2025 P O Box 10624
………………………………………………….. LOBATSE CELL: 73733435/72435862
MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT

NOTICE FOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF LOST DEED FINAL LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to apply for a certified copy of deed Masters Reference: ESHGB-000446-24
No.51/14 dated the 21th day of January, 2014 made in favour of Morgan Nganunu, in respect of:
IN THE ESTATE of the late LAWRENCE IDAM OTU who died at Princess Marina Hospital, Gaborone, Gaborone
CERTAIN: piece of land being Lot 4591
District, Republic of Botswana on 16th May 2024.
SITUATE: in Gaborone Extension 14 THE FINAL LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT in the Estate will be open for inspection at the
MEASURING: 595m² ( Five hundred and Ninety Five Square)
offices of the Master of the High Court at Gaborone for a period of (Twenty-one) 21 days from the date of
Held Under: Deed No. 51/2014 dated 21th January 2014 Made in favour of Morgan Nganunu
publication hereof.
All person having objections to the issuance of such a copy are hereby required to lodge the Any objection to the Estate Account may be lodged with the Master within the 21 days stated above
same, in writing, with registrar of Deeds at Gaborone within three (3) weeks from publication
of this notice CALL MARKETING DATED AT GABORONE this _day _2025
DATED: N/A 365 3587/3591/3592/ 3593 Executrix Dative Charity Uka Otu
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Lobatla La Borre fosters dialogue

By Marvin Motlhabane The event coordinator, Mpho confidence among men. to reviving their community. struggled with denial and fear of
Matshediso, said the aim was to Matshediso expressed concern The coordinator emphasised their being perceived as weak when
LOBATSE - The inaugural provide men with a safe space to over lack of safe spaces for men to intention to rebuild the community expressing frustration.
Lobatla La Borre conference learn, engage, and discuss pivotal engage in discussions on diverse through such meaningful dialogues, He referred to the global
afforded men a platform to share issues affecting them daily. issues, including financial literacy, with plans to eventually include movement of the Roman Catholic
knowledge and focuses on solution- Organised by Kgothatso Tsa mental health, and family building. discussions for other societal Church, the Catholic Mental Health
oriented to help curb the societal Setswana, a platform that embraces He noted that Lobatse had groups such as women, the disabled, Ministry, which sought to create
problems that threaten humanity. humanity, and Boswelatlou suffered from various social ills and youth, considering their unique platforms for support and aid in
The conference held in Lobatse Executive Suites, the goal is to over time, prompting a fundamental needs. fostering a sense of humanity.
on Saturday also marked Father’s also foster meaningful dialogue question about whether men could Matshediso highlighted Pule urged that society must
Day celebrations. to eliminate social ills and instill rise to the occasion and contribute the current administration’s shift its perception, emphasising
commitment to uplifting human that it was acceptable for men to
rights, asserting that it was crucial express their emotions, as crying
to engage in discussions that can facilitate healing and promote
educate the masses about their mental health.
basic rights. He noted that the One attendee, Robison Seitiso
conference specifically addressed expressed gratitude for the
both mental and physical health, conference, sharing insights gained
underscoring that an individual’s about health issues ranging from
overall well-being was essential for dietary concerns to important
proper functioning in a society. topics such as prostate cancer and
In line with Father’s Day erectile dysfunction.
celebrations, Matshediso reminded He expressed hope for the
attendees that while men were often continuation of such conferences,
seen as providers, they too deserved which he believed should provide
recognition and appreciation. more meaningful insights beneficial
Events such as these, he said, to men on a daily basis.
served as a reminder that men were Seitiso further stressed the
cherished and valued. importance of publicising
A volunteer from Roman Catholic these conferences to encourage
Church Mothusi Pule praised the greater participation among men,
gathering and commended efforts ultimately contributing to the
aimed at empowering men today. betterment of society and humanity
He pointed out that many men as a whole. BOPA

Men at the Lobatla La Borre Bonfire event, which marked Father’s Day celebrations in Lobatse on Saturday.
The event organised by Kgothatso Tsa Setswana and Boswelatlou Executive Suites, aimed at fostering
meaningful dialogue to eliminate social ills and instil confidence among men. Photo: Marvin Motlhabane

Great Wall museum

opens in north China
SHIJIAZHUANG - The artifacts, Shanhaiguan’s role in the B.C.) to the Ming Dynasty (1368-
Shanhaiguan Museum of the Great Wall, and ancient Chinese 1644).
Great Wall of China on Sunday armor and weaponry are open to The sections of the world wonder
opened to the public in the city of the public. that exist today have a total length
Qinhuangdao, north China’s Hebei “The museum is dedicated to of over 21 000 km.
Province. safeguarding and sharing the China’s Ministry of Culture and
A first-tier national museum, heritage of the Great Wall, to Tourism has required 15 provinces
covers seven hectares and a floor advancing its global reach through and municipalities along the Great
area of 30 000 square metres, cultural programs, and to academic Wall to formulate specific plans for
featuring five permanent and three cooperation and digital displays,” the construction of a national Great
temporary exhibition halls. said Guo Ying, deputy curator of Wall culture park, in accordance
Housing over 11 000 cultural the museum. with local conditions.
artifacts, the museum is a modern, Meandering over mountain As a key construction area of
multifunctional hub integrating ridges across north China, the this future park, Hebei Province Author and poet, Phodiso Modirwa with a copy of her poetry book
cultural conservation, exhibition, Great Wall was built during more is prioritising four sections of titled Crossing Roads in Gaborone recently. She said the book explored
education, research, and leisure than 2 000 years of continuous the Great Wall, including the themes of transition, growth, friendship, identity and finding one’s
experiences. construction from the Spring and Shanhaiguan Pass in Qinhuangdao. place in the world through the lens of Setswana culture.
Current exhibitions on historical Autumn Period (770 B.C to 221 Xinhua Photo: Dimpho Buisanyang
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Thebephatshwa Tonota Top 4 champions

By Kelebogile Taolo for bright future in football.
Meanwhile, Zone 14 coach,
TONOTA - Thebephatshwa Karabo Phillimon said even though
Football Club has on Saturday his team played well, most of his
won the first edition of Tonota Top players were not confident and
4 Tournament Cup after beating could not absorb the pressure of a
Zone 14 by 2-0 in the final in at tournament.
Tonota Zola grounds. He said the tournament served
Thebephatshwa won trophy, gold as a good platform for the boys
medal and P1 000, while Zone 14 to gain experience and sharpen
got silver medal and P500 and Zola their football skills. Tournament
Kings walked away with bronze spokesperson, Kedumetse
medals and P250 for coming third. Morapetsane said it was a success
Enroute to the final, as it managed to pull a reasonable
Thebephatshwa defeated Shashe crowd and the teams showcased
Black Tigers 2-0, while Zone 14 mouthwatering football display.
beat Zola Kings 3-0 to book a berth He said though it was first time
in the final. they held the tournament, it had
In a post match interview, shown the potential for growth.
Thebephtshwa coach, Resego He said the tournament served as
Mokgadinyane said his team’s a platform to unleash young talent
victory was a result of intense as well as bring the people together
training. through a gathering that did not
Despite fielding a squad promote social ills, alcohol and Thebephatshwa Fooball Club players celebrating after clinching the Tonota Mini Youth League Top 4
dominated by young and drug abuse. championship on Saturday. The team defeated Zone 14 club 2-0 in the final winning a trophy, along with the
inexperienced players, He encouraged parents to support Golden Boot and Player of the Tournament awards.
Mokgadinyane said the players their children’s participation in Photo: Ogopoleng Kgomoehata
were determined to win and had sport as it could help them avoid
indicated that they were destined social ills. BOPA
Maria star of Queen’s Club
Championships
LONDON - German qualifier Open champion Madison Keys in Qinwen in Saturday’s semifinal.
Tatjana Maria defeated American a row to reach the final. “It was really tough out there
world No. 15 Amanda Anisimova “I’m a good example that for me today playing against her.
6-3, 6-4 to be crowned at the even in my age you still can win I guess I just wasn’t so prepared.”
Queen’s Club Championships on big trophies. I›m super proud Women’s tournament was held
Sunday. of myself that I could win this at the Queen’s club for the first
After winning two qualifying tournament,” said the mother of time in over 50 years while the
matches to reach the main draw of two, who celebrated the winning men’s tournament is going to be
the WTA 500 event, 37-year-old moment with her husband and two unveiled next Monday.
Maria outplayed former US Open daughters alongside. Top seed Carlos Alcaraz
runner-up Leylah Fernandez, Anisimova, aged 23, could not is drawn to face his Spanish
former French Open runner- overcome Maria’s sneaky slices. compatriot Alejandro Davidovic
up Karolina Muchova, former “Her game style is really suitable Fokina in his first match on the
Wimbledon champion Elena for grass,” said Anisimova, who grass this season on Tuesday.
Rybakina and reigning Australian beat China’s top seed Zheng Xinhua

Police Men’s Tinotenda Chapfika (left) in action against Lions

Basketball Club’s Leitse Mtonga (second left) during the Southern
Basketball League game at Ba Isago University in Gaborone on
Saturday. Police Men thrashed Lions 103-31. Photo: Phenyo Moalosi

Uganda up Rugby LONDON - Tatjana Maria returning a shot during the women’s singles final against Amanda Anisimova
during the Queen’s Club Championship on Sunday. Maria defeated Anisimova 6-3, 6-4 to be crowned the

Africa Cup 2025 tournament winner. Photo: Xinhua

preparations Football federation appoints

KAMPALA - The Uganda Rugby
Union (URU) has promised to host
a successful Rugby Africa Cup of
2025.
draw teams from Algeria, Cote
d’Ivoire, Kenya, Namibia, Senegal,
Uganda, Zimbabwe and Morocco.
Uganda will start its campaign
Gattuso Italy head coach
BEIJING - Former AC Milan Italy’s second qualifier against the 2024/25 at the helm of Croatian
Uganda will host the tournament, against arch-rival Kenya and it midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has Moldova, Spalletti announced he side Hajduk Split.
also a World Cup 2027 qualifier promises to be a thriller. been appointed head coach of would step down after the match, Italy currently sits third in World
at the Nelson Mandela National Fred Mudoola, Uganda Rugby Italy’s national football team, despite Italy bouncing back with a Cup Qualifying Group I with three
Stadium in Kampala, Uganda from Cranes head coach also made it the Italian Football Federation 2-0 win. points from two matches, while
July 8-9 . clear that they were working hard confirmed Sunday, just days after Gattuso, 47, spent the majority of Norway leads the group with four
Godwin Kayangwe, president to ensure the team wins the Rugby Luciano Spalletti›s departure. his playing career with AC Milan, straight wins.
of the Union said it was working Africa cup 2025. Spalletti had taken charge of where he helped the Rossoneri to Only group winners from
round the clock to ensure the “We know that the Rugby Africa the Azzurri in August 2023 on two Serie A titles and two UEFA UEFA’s qualifiers will book direct
competition is successful. Cup will not be an easy task. But a reported three-year deal, but Champions League crowns. spots to the 2026 tournament.
“This is also a World Cup we are determined to put in a lot of resigned following a disappointing He was also part of Italy’s 2006 Second-place teams will enter a
qualifier event and we need to work so that we win the Cup and Euro 2024 campaign and a 3-0 loss World Cup-winning squad. playoff round, a scenario that has
make sure it is well organised gain direct qualification into the to Norway in Italy’s opening 2026 Since hanging up his boots in haunted Italy in recent years, with
and our team also performs well,” World Cup 2027,” added the coach. World Cup qualifier earlier this 2013, Gattuso has coached the likes the Azzurri missing the last two
added Kayangwe. The runner-up will progress to month. of AC Milan, Napoli, Valencia and World Cups after playoff defeats.
The competition is expected to the Asia/Africa play-off. Xinhua At a press conference prior to Marseille, and most recently spent Xinhua
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The Mares target

WAFCON glory

The Mares head coach, Alex Malete (right) and players in a jovial
mood during their send off ceremony in Gaborone yesterday.
The Mares leave for Casablanca, Morocco today where they will
participate in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of
Nations tournament, scheduled for July 5 to 26.
Photo: Phenyo Ramatu

By Anastacia Sibanda qualifying for the continental Mares are not just participants, Recently, he said The Mares to women’s football in Botswana.
football showpiece twice in a they are real contenders,” he said. were awarded the Presidential “I would like to extend my
GABORONE - The senior row was a result of a relentless For a long time, he said the Order of Meritorious Service, heartfelt gratitude to those that
women’s national football team, effort, countless hours of training, Motswana girl child, especially adding that alone showed the have seen it fit to prepare the
The Mares left for Casablanca, dedication, focused mindset and a in sport, had played purely for the exceptional achievement and team even before they could
Morocco today where they will steadfast belief. love of the game. dedication the team had given to qualify for the prestigious regional
participate in the TotalEnergies Ookeditse said whilst in “But today, we see you getting the country. tournament. First National Bank
CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Morocco, the players should play the recognition you so rightfully “Today, you sit here not just as Botswana for being the anchor
Nations (WAFCON) tournament, for every girl who dreamt of lacing deserve as professionals. We have players, but as trailblazers and sponsor for The Mares, Diamond
scheduled for July 5 to July 26. up those boots and ‘play for the seen your names up for national role models; standing on the brink Trading Company Botswana, for
The Mares, who will be making flag, play for the badge, play for accolades. of continental greatness. You paving the way through the DTCB
their second appearance in the the stories yet to be told’. We have watched you captivate have inspired the nation and the Women’s Football Championship,
tournament, have been placed in “As you step onto that field, crowds, and we have felt the world especially women in sport. which concluded successfully
Group B with Algeria, Nigeria and remember this, you are not alone. rhythm of your perseverance in Because of your achievements, some few day back,” he said.
Tunisia. Behind you is a country that every match played. there is a girl child out there who The Mares coach, Alex Malete
Speaking at the team’s sendoff believes in you. Ahead of you is a That, right there, is what is encouraged to believe they can said he was confident that he was
ceremony in Gaborone yesterday, continent waiting to witness your dreams look like when driven by also make it,” he said. travelling with committed players
acting Minister of Sport and greatness. discipline, passion, and courage,” Ookeditse also thanked all the who understood the assignment
Arts, Lawrence Ookeditse said Go and show them that The he said. stakeholders who were associated very well. BOPA