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Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi is reportedly mulling a proposal to allow Batswana and Zimbabweans to use national identity cards (IDs) for travel between the two countries.
Currently, citizens from both countries require valid passports to cross the border.
<a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/https-www-newzimbabwe-com-president-masisi-wants-to-scrap-passport-requirement-for-zimbabweans-entering-botswana/">NewZimbabwe.com</a> cited The Parrot newspaper as saying Masisi revealed that he will make the proposal over the use of ID cards for cross-border travel when he meets his Zimbabwe counterpart, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Part of the reads:
<blockquote>
President Mokgweetsi Masisi has just revealed that in a few months’ time, he will be meeting his Zimbabwean counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa on a visit where he will make sure they discuss the use of identity cards for border crossing between the two countries.
</blockquote>
Arguably, the majority of Zimbabweans who migrate to Botswana will be seeking better economic prospects while Batswana citizens mostly cross into Zimbabwe to seek tertiary education.
In February this year, Masisi and Namibian President, Hage Geingob signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to permit citizens of the two countries to use IDs to cross borders.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

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Botswana President Wants To Scrap Passport Requirement For Zimbabwean Travellers | Report

Botswana’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Sarah Sethabile Molosiwa, has urged citizens from the two countries to work with authorities to fight cross-border crimes so as not to jeorpadise the relationship between the two neighbours.
Cross-border crimes affecting Botswana and Zimbabwe include smuggling, border jumping, human trafficking and cattle rustling.
Speaking recently while addressing Ngoma villagers in Gwanda, Ambassador Molosiwa said:
<blockquote>
Our Presidents address one another as brothers and that makes us brothers and sisters as citizens from the two countries.
Zimbabwe and Botswana have long-term economic, cultural, historical ties and this relationship started long back when we were still British colonies.
Even after Independence, the relationship between Botswana and Zimbabwe has grown strong.
As we speak our Presidents are working day and night to strengthen the relationship between Botswana and Zimbabwe.
This is because the challenges, problems and celebrations of Zimbabwe affect Botswana.
We are bound as people of the two countries to always be working together and interacting.
Let’s safeguard and not jeopardise this relationship.
</blockquote>
Botswana and Zimbabwe signed an agreement in 2018 to establish the Bi-National Commission (BNC) to promote and explore cooperation in various areas, including education, agriculture, defense and security, energy, the environment and health.
In February 2022, the two countries held the third session of the BNC in Victoria Falls where five agreements were signed – on Child Protection, Cooperation in the field of tourism, Cooperation in the field of Agriculture and Food Security, Water Cooperation and Cooperation on Youth Development. | <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/botswana-ambassador-urges-citizens-to-work-with-authorities/">Chronicle</a>

Botswana Ambassador Urges Citizens To Cooperate With Authorities

The Botswana Police Service has launched a manhunt for five armed men believed to be foreign nationals.
In a statement issued by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dipheko Motube, this Monday, the manhunt follows a shootout in Gaborone on Sunday night.
Motube said one of the suspects was later arrested adding investigations are in progress. Said Motube:
<blockquote>
Law enforcement officers in Gaborone have embarked on a manhunt of five (5) armed suspicious characters believed to be foreign nationals.
This follows a shoot-out between six (6) armed men and law enforcement officers at Block 8 location in Gaborone last night, which subsequently led to the arrest of one of the suspects.
Members of the public are therefore informed to be on the lookout and report any suspicious characters to the nearest Police Station or call emergency number 999.
They are also warned not to approach the suspected men who are armed and dangerous.
Investigations are continuing.
</blockquote>

Botswana Police Launch Manhunt For Five Armed Foreign Nationals

A Zimbabwean national serving jail time at a prison in Maun, Botswana was killed by his Motswana cellmate after a fight ensued between the two in the dead of night on Sunday.
The Botswana Prison Service (BPS) has identified the now-deceased Zimbabwean national as Michael Phuti (31).
Phuti’s known address in Botswana is Magapatona Ward in Tutume Village, which is about 50km from the Zimbabwe border.
BPS spokesperson Senior Superintendent Oagile Kojane said the two inmates fought at around 11 PM. He added:
<blockquote>
The incident resulted in one inmate being seriously injured and [he] was immediately rushed to the Letsholathebe Memorial Hospital, where he, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries.
</blockquote>
The suspect has been identified as Osego Mosetlhane, 36, of Kgaphamadi Wadi in Gantsi.
Prison officials are yet to establish the circumstances that led to what they described as an unfortunate incident. | <a href="https://www.news24.com/news24/africa/news/jailed-zimbabwean-killed-in-botswana-prison-fight-20230110">News24</a>

Jailed Zimbabwean Man Killed In Botswana Prison Fight

Botswana’s former President Ian Khama has filed an urgent court application seeking the cancellation of an arrest warrant issued against him by a magistrate last week.
Khama’s father, the late Sir Seretse Khama was Botswana’s founding president.
He quit the ruling Botswana Democratic Party in 2019 following a dispute with his successor and incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
The warrant was issued after Khama, who has been living in South Africa since November 2021, failed to appear in court to answer charges laid against him in April.
The charges include unlawful possession of a firearm, receiving stolen property and procuring the registration of a firearm by false pretense.
The former head of State has asked the high court in Gaborone for the warrant against him to be set aside or for its execution to be stayed, citing a lack of evidence for his prosecution. He said in his court filing:
<blockquote>
The warrant of arrest threatens my right to liberty in circumstances where I have committed no crime…should this warrant of arrest not be stayed or set aside…I would suffer irreparable harm which cannot be compensated for in any form.
</blockquote>
Khama’s lawyer said his client is still waiting to be given a date for the hearing.
Khama has missed court appearances since he was charged in April, saying he feared for his life in Botswana. | <a href="https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/ian-khama-files-urgent-application-to-strike-down-arrest-warrant/">SABC News</a>

Former Botswana President Files Urgent Application To Strike Down Arrest Warrant

Authorities in Botswana have issued a warrant for former president Ian Khama’s arrest.
Khama is facing more than a dozen criminal charges, including illegally possessing five firearms, in Botswana, according to the warrant seen by Pindula News.
He was summoned to appear in court there in April but he did not show up.
The warrant, stamped and signed by a regional magistrate, Mareledi Dipate, orders that Mr Khama should be arrested on sight. 
The 69-year-old <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/ian-khama-refutes-reports-he-fled-botswana-to-south-africa/">left his home country in November last year</a> and has been residing in neighbouring South Africa.
The warrant states that there are reasonable grounds of suspicion against Khama that he committed the crimes for which he’s been charged and if spotted, it calls for him to be apprehended immediately and brought before the Broadhurst regional court “to be examined and to answer to the said information and to be further dealt with according to the law”. Reads the warrant:
<blockquote>
REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA OF APPREHENSION, OR FOR THE FURTHER DETENSION OF A WARRANT PERSON WITHOUT A WARRANT (SECTION 37(1) OF THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND EVIDENCE PROCLAMATION (CAP 08:02)
To: WHEARAS from ‘written application subscribed by the Public Prosecutor and from information taken upon Oath before me, there are reasonable grounds of suspicion against Seretse Khama Ian Khama of Plot 260/ 261 Extension 5 Gaborone that he did on or about the…03rd day of March 2016 commit the crime of… Unlawful Possession of Firearms Contrary to Section 9(1.) of The Arm and Ammunition Act and other Offences as detailed in the Charge Sheet. 
THESE are, therefore, in the name of the state to command you that immediately upon sight hereof you {apprehend or cause to be apprehended) the said and brought before Broadhurst Magistrate Court to be examined and to answer to the said information and to be further dealt with according to law.
</blockquote>
Khama left the office in 2018 after leading the southern African country for 10 years. He accuses his successor Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi of being vindictive.
<h2><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">More Pindula News</a></h2>

Court Issues Warrant Of Arrest For Botswana's Former President Ian Khama

A 30-year-old man believed to have been residing in Botswana illegally killed himself by hanging from the ceiling of his rented accommodation in Ditladi village last week.
According to Tonota Station Commander, Oteng Ngada, before taking his own life, the man reportedly told his friends that he was contemplating suicide saying life had become difficult for him. Said Ngada:
<blockquote>
He complained of being broke without anything to eat and that he does not see a reason to live.
He then went inside his room around 1200 hours and his landlord noticed his house was dark around 2050 hours.
After knocking several times without an answer, the landlord entered only to find him hanging from the house rafters.
His body is still at Nyangabgwe mortuary, with the Post-Mortem set for Thursday.
</blockquote>
Ngada said the deceased’s relatives back in Zimbabwe were notified of his demise. | <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/botswana-zim-man-takes-own-life-sick-at-tired-at-being-broke-and-hungry/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

"Broke" Zimbabwean Man Commits Suicide In Botswana

Botswana on Wednesday 28 September 2022 lifted all remaining Covid-19 restrictions including a requirement for travellers to provide proof of vaccination or PCR tests at its borders.
The southern African country has recorded 2 789 deaths and 326 000 infections since the respiratory illness was first detected in early 2020, according to the John Hopkins University.
In a statement, Botswana’s health ministry said citizens should use their discretion “to still follow some protocols, as this will assist them in safeguarding their health.” Reads the statement seen by <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2022/09/botswana-lifts-all-covid-19-restrictions-including-for-travellers/">ZimLive.com</a>: 
<blockquote>The ministry of health informs members of the public that with effect from today, September 28, 2022, requirements of vaccination or PCR tests at ports of entry, and social distancing at schools have been removed…</blockquote>
<blockquote>They are further advised to vaccinate children from 5 to 18 years. It is only through vaccination against the disease that people can freely go about with their everyday life without the fear of any possibly of severe symptoms, if they get infected</blockquote>
Botswana encouraged its citizens to get vaccinated “so that they remain safe.
Botswana follows regional countries South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia and Namibia which have lifted all Covid-19 restrictions.
<h2>Update on Zimbabwe:</h2>
Zimbabwe still maintains that masks are mandatory except for those who have taken at least three shots of COVID-19 vaccines. 
Wearing facemasks remains mandatory in indoor public places and on public transport.
Vaccinated travellers must show proof of a completed vaccination scheme. 
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travellers must present a negative PCR test result taken less than 48 hours before their scheduled arrival.
<h2><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Botswana Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions, Even For Visiting Foreign Nationals

Namibia and Botswana have agreed to lift passport requirements on their border, a first for southern Africa.
Namibian president Hage Geingob, speaking in the Botswana capital Gaborone on Friday, said nationals of the two countries would only need to produce IDs to move between the two countries. 
Geingob said, speaking during the inaugural Botswana-Namibia bi-national commission:
<blockquote>
Our two countries not only share a common border, but also a common people and heritage. A symbiotic and inter-dependent relationship exists along our common borders.
Therefore, I call on our senior officials to fast-track the implementation of the usage of Identity Documents (IDs) as travel documents between the two countries, without delay.
</blockquote>
The development came after President Geingob’s meeting with President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, 
Meanwhile, the development has resulted in criticism aimed at neighbouring Zimbabwe with award-winning journalist, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Hopewell_Chin%27ono">Hopewell Chin’ono</a> saying Botswana has been meeting Zimbabwean leaders but nothing tangible has materialised. In a Facebook post seen by Pindula News, Chin’ono said:
<blockquote>
President Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi of Botswana came to Zimbabwe and repeated the sanctions propaganda line.
But back home in Botswana whilst meeting billionaire businessman Strive Masiyiwa, he correctly said that Zimbabwe is not a safe place for investment because of lack of Rule of Law!
It is so sad that President Masisi would do this coming to Zimbabwe and playing politics with our lives lying about sanctions yet when he is home he tells the truth.
The countries around us have benefited from the lack of Rule of Law in Zimbabwe because investments go to their countries running away from Zimbabwe.
Very sad!!! At least they shouldn’t lie about why we are in this ZANUPF man-made crisis! 
</blockquote>
Similar sentiments were made last year when Botswana and Zambia <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/05/06/full-thread-botswana-speak-on-kazungula-bridge/">constructed the Kazungula Bridge.</a>
<h2><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Namibia, Botswana Lift Passport Requirements On Their Border

<h2>Full statement by the Government of Botswana on the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant in that country.</h2>
<blockquote>
NEW VARIANT” DETECTED IN BOTSWANA
The Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to inform members of the public that our scientists have been investigating new coronavirus mutations detected in Botswana.
On further analysis and verification, these mutations which have been so far detected in four people in Botswana, have been noted as a new sub-lineage of the Omicron variant.
The preliminary finding of this new sublineage in Botswana has been designated as Omicron BA.4 and BA.5.
The four cases are currently being monitored to gather more information about the potential impact on disease spread and severity.
The foursome comprises residents and non-residents aged between 30 and 50 years, two being non-residents who had a recent travel history.
The quartet is fully vaccinated and has been experiencing only mild symptoms. The same new sublineage has also been reported in three other countries.
The ministry, in collaboration with other stakeholders including regional and international bodies, is still studying the properties and characteristics of this Omicron sub lineage in order to gain more data and knowledge about its behaviour.
So far, no conclusions have been made yet, in relation to whether or not, the sub-lineage is more deadly and more transmissible than the known Omicron variant.
Similarly, investigations on whether COVID-19 vaccines are effective against this sublineage are ongoing.
Although it is common for viruses to mutate as they spread from one person to another, some mutations become responsible for high infection rates and cause severe disease.
This would be due to among others, changes in virus behaviour and characteristics. When this happens, the new variant could be determined as a variant of concern (VOC). 
These new specific changes are always subject to further investigations and verification with the world scientific community.
The ministry awaits further guidance from World Health Organization (WHO) on how to manage its transmission.
At the moment, the ministry calls upon members of the public, not to panic but to continue being vigilant.
The public is further encouraged to vaccinate and take their booster shots, if eligible. 
This is important because in the event new variants of COVID-19 emerge and spark a new wave of infections (fifth wave), the impact may be more severe for the unvaccinated.
The ministry will keep the public informed about any new developments in this matter.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully
Dr Christopher Nyanga 
For Permanent Secretary
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Botswana Detects New COVID-19 Variant | Full Statement

Award-winning Zimdancehall artist Killer T allegedly failed to show up for a show in Botswana where he was supposed to perform on Saturday.
Killer T had done an endorsement video and notified his fans he would be in Botswana on 2 April to perform at Big Five lodge.
H-Metro reported sources as saying the musician told his Botswana contacts that he was on his way to the show and fans filled up the venue.
Violence reportedly broke up at the venue when Killer T did not show up and some bouncers were stabbed while the venue was damaged during the melee.
One of the show coordinators, Boss Lazzy, accused Killer T of unprofessionalism and soiling their name. He said fans had paid cash P150 and P300 VIP. Said Boss Lazzy:
<blockquote>
We engaged Killer T for the show, he was supposed to arrive here on Friday.
He didn’t make it and promised to come on Saturday, after saying he missed his flight.
We gave him US$2 000 after he had said haadi zvemahalf (he doesn’t want to be paid in instalments). 
Fans then heard that he had not come and violence erupted resulting in bouncers being stabbed.
DJ Prosper Taks, who was performing at the show, also confirmed the incident. He said:
Killer T akatikuvadzisa, (he got us into trouble) things were damaged and fans were injured, bottles were thrown.
Bouncers escaped from the venue with stab wounds.
I ran away from the scene after removing my instruments, some speakers were taken, and lights were destroyed.
I don’t think Zimbos will do a show again here because the venue owners are not happy.
Fans were waiting for him but he did not come and we played other songs until 2 AM.
People then realised he was not coming, we tried playing his songs but Killer T haana kubatika.
People are admitted in the hospital right now, venue yakaita marara.
Anga azadza but he disappointed. I had to play his songs kuti vanhu vadzikame until 2 AM tatoona kuti amahwani ayo, ndopandakazotiza vakukwira pastage.
</blockquote>
H-Metro could not get in touch with Killer T camp as his mobile phones were not reachable.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/killer-t-no-show-triggers-chaos-bouncers-injured-in-skirmishes/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Killer T In No-show At Botswana Event Despite Receiving US$2 000 Full Payment

A Zimbabwean truck driver was arrested in Bluetown, Botswana on 3 December this year after being caught smuggling seven children from Zimbabwe to South Africa through that country.
Eric Mpofu (29) appeared before Botswana Magistrate Chandapiwa Molefi on Monday charged with the ill-treatment of children.
The children are aged between 9 and 12 and none of them had a passport.
Investigating officer Assistant Superintendent Meshack Mosika told the court that they were still trying to ascertain if Mpofu was not a trafficker.
Mpofu had told Botswana police that he had permission from the legal guardians and parents of the children to take them to South Africa. Said Mosika:
<blockquote>
Since the accused was only arrested last week Friday, our investigations are at their initial stages.
Our investigations so far show that the accused was in transit from Zimbabwe to SA through Botswana.
He has no permanent place of residence in Botswana, he does not have any gainful employment in Botswana and he is facing a very serious offence.
We are yet to ascertain charges that could later be levelled against Mpofu since his current charge has an element of human trafficking.
We also fear that the accused is a flight risk. We also believe that the process of investigation will be protracted since it may involve authorities from Zimbabwe and SA.
</blockquote>
Mosika opposed the granting of bail to Mpofu saying there is a high likelihood that he will abscond. He said:
<blockquote>
There is also the likelihood of having to carry out DNA tests to confirm if the people who will come forward to claim that they are parents of the children are, indeed, their parents.
We are afraid that if the accused is granted bail, he is unlikely to fulfil his bail conditions.
</blockquote>
The children are currently in the care of the police.
Mpofu was remanded in custody pending the finalisation of investigations by the police.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/12/zim-truck-driver-caged-in-bots-for-smuggling-children/">NewsDay</a></h4>

Zimbabwean Truck Driver Arrested In Botswana For Smuggling Children

Botswana’s Ministry of Transport has expressed concern over an ongoing strike that was organised by commuter omnibus and taxi operators saying the protest has adversely affected members of the public. The operators were demanding that the local combi fare be P7. Their reasons are that the law dictates that the transport fee shall be 30t per kilometre in the local radius of 22.2km. This adds up to P6.66 and if rounded to the nearest pula it becomes P7. Pindula News presents a statement issued by the government on the matter.
<blockquote>
<h2>PRESS STATEMENT ON THE ONGOING STRIKE ORGANISED BY SOME COMBI AND TAXI OPERATORS 23 November 2021 </h2>
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has noted with great concern the ongoing strike by some Local Public Operators which have affected commuters who rely on public transportation. 
The Ministry was not informed of the strike. However, we can confirm that some consultative meetings were held in September 2021 in which Gaborone Taxi and Combi Association, as well as Botswana Bus Operators Association, requested engagement with the Ministry on the increase of the service fees. 
The Ministry’s understanding has always been that the meetings held with the concerned associations were cordial and fruitful. It is, however, regrettable that while we are still discussing this matter in the spirit of finding an amicable solution some operators are embarking on a strike inconveniencing members of the public and affecting economic activities.
The Ministry is currently engaging these local operators to ensure business continuity and to address emerging issues.
On a disturbing note, we have received information that some operators are intimidating those who want to continue servicing the public and we wish to advise that those who have embarked on such acts to desist from doing so.
We want to thank and appreciate with great gratitude all operators who are offering service to the public despite the strike. The Ministry remains open to continue dialoguing with Local and Bus Operators on this matter for a long-lasting solution.
For more information, please contact: Ministry of Transport and Communications Public Relations Office Email: mtcpro@gov.bw Website: gov.bw Phone: + 267 361 2000 Toll Free: 17779
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Gaborone Taxi and Combi Association chairperson, Edison Tlhomelang this afternoon said they were calling off the strike saying government officials have promised favourable feedback by November 26, 2021 (Friday). 
Some members are, however, unhappy about the decision to call off the strike without a concrete decision on the increment saying they “do not trust the government”. 
<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Botswana Government Responds To Taxi Operators' Strike

Botswana is set to reopen higher institutions of learning for completing classes on the 24th of August 2021.
However, Botswana’s Ministry of Employment Labour Productivity and Skills Development (MELSD) recently postponed the reopening of schools which had been scheduled for the 17th of August.
In a statement this Monday, MELSD permanent secretary Gaeimelwe Goitsemang said new dates for the remaining groups which are not sitting for end of year final examinations will be communicated in due course. The statement read:
<blockquote>
Following the public announcement that schools will remain closed by a further three (3) weeks, the Ministry of Employment Labour Productivity and Skills Development (MELSD) informs learners, lecturers and all relevant stakeholders that its institutions (Brigades &amp; Certificate offering Technical Colleges) will not reopen on Tuesday 17th August 2021 as previously communicated.
However, completing classes (Trade Test C, Trade test B &amp; National Craft Certificate (NCC)], Certificate in Accounting &amp; Business (ABC programmes) and Certificate in Computer Studies (CCS) will open on the 24th August 2021.
New dates for the remaining groups which are not sitting for end of year final examinations will be communicated in due course. Therefore, all learners should remain home until further notice.
In addition, interviews for enrolment on ABC programmes that were scheduled for 17th August 2021 have been postponed until further notice.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Botswana Colleges To Reopen For Completing Classes

The president of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, on Monday deployed troops to Mozambique as part of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Standby Force.
Masisi saw off the troops at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport north of Gaborone on Monday morning as Commander-in-Chief of the Botswana Armed Forces and Current Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence &amp; Security. He said:
<blockquote>Complex as the security situation in the SADC region may be, as in the past, Botswana’s foreign policy goals have been and remain very clear. Botswana’s security cannot be attained without that of her neighbours.</blockquote>
A total of 296 BDF soldiers will be deployed in Mozambique, and 70 of them departed yesterday.
Mozambique has for years been grappling with Islamic insurgents who recently killed hundreds of people in Palma in the Northern Cabo Delgado Province.
Botswana is sending troops following <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/rwanda-has-deployed-troops-to-mozambique/">Rwanda’s deployment of a 1 000-person contingent</a> of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Rwanda National Police (RNP) to help Mozambique fight off the terrorists.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>; <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Xinhua</a>

Botswana President Deploys Troops To Mozambique

Botswana has issued a travel advisory to its citizens intending to travel to South Africa and eSwatini.
Gaborone advised Batswana to avoid unnecessary travel to South Africa and Botswana this Tuesday in response to the ongoing violent protests in the two countries.
Pindula News is publishing the travel advisory issued by Botswana’s Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation to the country’s citizens below:
<blockquote>The Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation wishes to advise the citizens of the Republic of Botswana to avoid unnecessary travel to some parts of South Africa, particularly KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Provinces, due to the ongoing incidents of violence and unrest in those areas.
Batswana who are already in South Africa are advised to exercise extreme caution and avoid unnecessary movements, especially in cities such as Johannesburg and Durban. Batswana truck drivers are also advised to consider alternative routes to avoid protest areas.
Batswana are further advised to avoid unnecessary travel to the Kingdom of Eswatini due to civil unrest in that country.
Batswana who are already in Eswatini are advised to exercise extreme caution and to avoid unnecessary movements within the country.</blockquote>
Botswana currently chairs the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ for Politics, Defence and Security (OPDSC). The SADC headquarters are also in Botswana’s capital, Gaborone.
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Botswana Advises Citizens Against Travelling To South Africa And eSwatini

The Botswana government, through the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security, has banned the importation of live cloven-hoofed animals from neighbouring South Africa with immediate effect.
In a statement on Monday evening, Director-General of Veterinary Services in the Ministry of Agriculture Dr Letlhogile Oarabile said the move was in response to the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Kwazulu Natal Province. Said Oarabile:
<blockquote>As a result, the following import restrictions are imposed on live cloven-hoofed animals and their products:
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<li>The movement of such animals and their products originating from South Africa and transiting through Botswana is also not allowed.</li>
<li>The importation of veldt grass, bedding and manure contaminated products and vehicles are also not allowed.</li>
<li>The ban is with immediate effect and until further notice.</li>
<li>All permits issued with respect to the above products are cancelled with immediate effect.</li>
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The public will be updated on new developments regarding this situation.</blockquote>
According to the <a href="https://www.oie.int/en/disease/foot-and-mouth-disease/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">World Organisation for Human Health</a>, Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of livestock that has a significant economic impact.  The disease affects cattle, swine, sheep, goats and other cloven-hoofed ruminants.
It is a transboundary animal disease (TAD) that deeply affect the production of livestock and disrupting regional and international trade in animals and animal products.

Botswana Bans Importation Of Cloven-hoofed Animals From South Africa

A Zimbabwean duo has been arrested and imprisoned in Botswana over a heist that saw a businessman losing cash and valuables worth one million Pula.
The duo, Castro Ncube (34) and Shylock Makoni (39) were arrested after they allegedly attacked and brutalised businessman, Ish Handa, and his wife on April 28.
The Zimbabwean duo and Kabo Matlhatsi (39), their Motswana accomplice in the one million Pula heist, appeared before the village magistrates’ court in Gaborone facing charges of armed robbery and were denied bail.
In a statement, the Botswana Police Service said:
<blockquote>_Two Zimbabwean males, Castro Ncube aged 34 years residing at Tsolamosese, Shylock Makoni (39), a resident of Gabane and a Motswana male, Kabo Matlhatsi, also aged 39 of White City in Gaborone were yesterday (04/05/2021) arraigned before the village magistrate court in Gaborone for robbery which occurred on or about 28th April 2021._
_The trio was arrested on May 2, 2021 after attacking and robbing a 76-year-old man of property worth over P1 million at Gaborone North._
_The stolen property included amongst others, a Mercedes Benz car, cash, jewellery and cellphones._
_The police have since recovered some of the stolen property._
_The accused persons are remanded in prison and they will appear again for mention on 19th May 2021._
_Meanwhile, police are in hot pursuit of five others who are still at large in connection with the same offence._</blockquote>

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One Million Pula Heist: Zimbabwean Duo Arrested

Botswana Guardian in 2014 reported that Botswana and Zambia were forced to alter Kazungula Bridge plan after indications that Zimbabwe, then partner, intended to sabotage the project.
The publication says Zimbabwe was against the idea of constructing Kazungula Bridge as it would divert traffic from the Beitbridge border post and that would mean reduce revenue inflows.
As a result of the anticipated impact of Kazungula bridge on Zimbabwe’s revenue, the project was described as a conspiracy by the ruling ZANU PF.
Then transport minister Obert Mpofu said if any bridge was to be constructed between Botswana and Zambia, it had to pass through Zimbabwe and the latter had to agree to the use of its territory. He is quoted as having said:
<blockquote>_I have engaged my colleague in Zambia and this engagement has also been escalated to the principals of the two countries and the matter is at that level. Our understanding is supported by the United Nations on boundaries; that there is no boundary between Botswana and Zambia._
_If they want to build a bridge on that piece of land, Zimbabwe has to be involved._</blockquote>
After these reports were made in the local media, Botswana and Zambia then made alterations to the plan. Speaking on the alleged sabotage and changes to Kazungula Bridge plan, Botswana’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Nonofo Molefi said they ditched Zimbabwe. Molefi said back then:
<blockquote>_We approached Namibia and asked that the bridge pass through their territory and they agreed._</blockquote>
The <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/president-mnangagwa-zimbabwe-co-owns-kazungula-bridge/">bridge now follows a curved alignment layout to avoid the border area in the Zambezi waters between Botswana and Zimbabwe</a>, where the exact border positions have not been ratified.
<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/pictures-mnangagwa-departs-for-kazungula-bridge-official-opening/">Kazungula Bridge which was officially opened Monday 10 May 2021</a> is premised on eliminating the risks associated with operating pontoons, and reduce transit time from 36 hours to 2 hours.
Due to the absence of a bridge, hundreds of vehicles had to wait for a week or two to pass through the existing pontoons, costing the regional economy a lot of money.
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Botswana, Zambia Altered Kazungula Bridge Plan Over "Zimbabwe Sabotage"

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has left for Botswana for the official opening of Kazungula Bridge. The Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services gave the update reiterating the president’s remarks that the Bridge is an initiative by three countries – Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The ministry said:
<blockquote>_President <a class="link-complex" data-user-name="edmnangagwa" href="https://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/" rel="noopener user" target="_blank">@edmnangagwa</a> has left for Botswana to attend the official opening of the Kazungula Bridge. The bridge is part of an infrastructure improvement programme to enhance regional trade &amp; integration. Zimbabwe joined Botswana &amp; Zambia on the project in March 2018._</blockquote>
See pictures below.
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PICTURES: Mnangagwa Departs For Kazungula Bridge Official Opening

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The government of Botswana has spoken on the soon to be launched Kazungula Bridge which it co-owns with Zambia. We present Botswana’s Twitter thread below.
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1. Package 1 is the bridge, which is designed as an extra-dosed road-rail bridge to accommodate a future railway line which will link Mosetse-Kazungula in Botswana to Kazungula-Livingstone in Zambia.
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(Single carriageway for motor vehicles, single railway track &amp; pedestrian walkways on both sides). The Bridge has specifications of length 18.5m width and span arrangement of 923m. This package also includes an approach road on the Botswana side of 302m and 416m on the Zambia side
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Funding • The construction supervision was awarded to the Kazungula Bridge Consultants-Joint Venture comprising of Nippon Koei Co. Ltd., Chodai Co. Ltd., Gibb (Pty) Ltd, Bothakga Burrow Botswana (Pty) Ltd, CPP Botswana (Pty) Ltd and Zulu Burrow Development Consultants Ltd at a cost of USD 15, 726, 755.00 funded by JICA.
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FULL THREAD: Botswana Speak On Kazungula Bridge

The Government of Botswana says the Kazungula Bridge Project and One-Stop Border Post Facilities will be officially opened on 10 May 2021.
According to the country’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Thulagano Merafe Segokgo, the Kazungula Bridge is anticipated to boost tourism and economic development for Botswana and Zambia. A statement by the Ministry read:
<blockquote>The Ministry of Transport &amp; Communications is pleased to announce that the official opening of the Kazungula Bridge &amp; one-stop border post facilities is scheduled for 10/5/2021.
The construction of the bridge over the mighty Zambezi River commenced in December 2014 and the final inspection was undertaken by the Minister of Transport and Communications, Honourable Thulagano Merafe Segokgo and his counterpart in Zambia, Minister for Infrastructure, Honourable Vincent Mwale in October 2020.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications applauds its strategic partner in this development, the Republic of Zambia for the successful completion of this magnificent project.
The project is an indication of the flourishing bilateral relations, which the two countries have enjoyed over time. The Ministry further extends its gratitude to the Co-funders, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), African Development Bank (AfDB), and other major stakeholders for contributing enormously to ensure the project is realized.
The Bridge and its associated works are expected to ease access to international markets through connectivity with major seaports as well as contribute to maximizing the operational efficiency of the SADC north-south corridor and enhance regional economic integration.
Freight and passengers transit time is projected to be significantly reduced due to improved border management operations arising from the One-Stop Border facilities.
Following the devastating impacts of COVID-19, the Kazungula Bridge is anticipated to enhance the prospects of attracting more private sector investment, boost the tourism sector and contribute to the advancement of the quality of life of the communities in the region.
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Kazungula Bridge Set For Official Opening

Close to 300 Zimbabwean refugees in Botswana are set to be deported back to Zimbabwe if they do not leave the neighboring country voluntarily because a UN refugee agency in Bostwana says their lives are no longer at risk, VOA reports.
Most of them according to the publication fled Zimbabwe during the chaotic and violent 2008 presidential election and they fear or feared persecution if they return hence their decision to stay in Botswana till now.
Watson Chibi one of the refugees spoke to the publication and said most of them do not want to return home:
<blockquote>All refugees’ hopes are down. We are waiting for anything to happen. UNHCR has rejected us. The only option we have is going back home to Zimbabwe.
We are so skeptical, are we really going to get even a passport or a travel document? Things are bad. They are saying it is time up, we should go. We should go because we do not deserve international protection as things are (now) OK in Zimbabwe.
We are trying to go to court. But will we have money to pay a lawyer to represent us? No, we don’t have money. Why? Because since 2010 refugees were not allowed to work.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe’s ambassador to Botswana, Henry Mukonoweshuro assured the refugees that it was now safe to come back home and said:
<blockquote>What I can assure you is that his excellency (Zimbabwe President Emmerson) Mnangagwa welcomes you back to Zimbabwe. It is the government’s desire to have Zimbabweans in Zimbabwe.</blockquote>
The UNHCR protection officer at the Dukwi Refugee Camp, Olivia Mugambi also told the refugees that they have done research in Zimbabwe and it is safe to return home now.
The refugees were told to register for voluntary repatriation by 28 February 2021.
More: <a href="https://www.voanews.com/africa/zimbabwe-refugees-lose-fight-remain-botswana-0">VOA</a>

Zimbabwean Refugees In Botswana No Longer At Risk, The Should Return Home Now -  U.N. Refugee Agency In Botswana

Botswana on Monday executed two men who were convicted and sentenced to death for murder.
In a statement this Monday, Botswana Prison Service Assistant Commissioner Wamorena Ramolefhe said Wedu Mosalagae, 33, and Kutlo Setima, 29 years, both males, were executed for separate murders.
Assistant Commissioner Ramolefhe said the two convicts lost their appeals to the High Court of Appeal on the 5th August 2020. The statement read:
<blockquote>The Botswana Prison Service wishes to inform the public that the execution of the death penalty passed on Mr Wedu Mosalagae, 33 years, of Letlhakane village and Mr Kutlo Setima, 29 years, of Ghanzi, was carried out this morning, (Monday 8th February 2021) at Gaborone Central Prison.
Mosalagae was committed to death by Francistown High Court on the 8th August 2019, for the murder of Ms Barobi Rampape on the 24th November 2012 at Nkoshe Ward at Letlhakane while Setima was committed to death by the High Court of Botswana at Lobatse 24th May 2019 for the murder of Ms Tsone Kosi of Kgaphamadi ward, Ghanzi.
They both lost their appeals to the High Court of Appeal on the 5th of August 2020.</blockquote>
Capital punishment is an emotive subject and some regional countries, notably South Africa have abolished it.
However, like Botswana, Zimbabwe still upholds the death penalty and the end of 2018, there were at least 81 people on death row.
In March 2018, President Emerson Mnangagwa commuted the death sentences for those that had been on death row for more than 10 years, benefiting at least 16 people.

Botswana Executes 2 Nationals For Murders

Zimbabwe’s neighbor Zambia has reportedly banned haulage trucks from using the Victoria Falls border in order to preserve the Victoria Falls Bridge and not to disturb tourists, ZBC News reports.
The ban which will come into effect on 1 March 2021 will see trucks being diverted to Kazungula Bridge a move that might increase transportation cost for locals and reduce revenue collected by ZIMRA.
ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda commented on the issue and said
<blockquote>We are doing this in order to preserve the bridge and apart from preserving the bridge we also want to bring sanity in the city of Livingstone which as you know is a tourism capital. We have a lot of trucks that make a lot of noise and bring disorder, so we certainly need to bring sanity.</blockquote>
The move has been discouraged by Zimbabwe as it will affect Zimbabwe in more ways than one. Mr Ozias Marange who at one point was the ZNCC  Vice President said the government should engage Zambia on the issue:
<blockquote>By just that diversion it will be difficult and very expensive to transport goods and it is not something that we can take easily. Maybe our government needs to intervene and engage their counterpart. By just adding the 200kms and factoring in another country, Botswana, it’s going to be very costly</blockquote>
The government is yet to comment on the development.
More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/zambia-set-to-ban-commercial-trucks-from-using-victoria-falls-border-post/">ZBC News </a>

Zambia Bans Haulage Trucks From Using The Victoria Falls Port Of Entry

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA), has ordered the closure of Quick Gases (Pty) Ltd trading as Liquefied Petroleum Gas, a company belonging to the late Zimbabwean socialite and businessman Genius “Ginimbi” Kadungure.
BERA ordered the closure of the company following a wrangle over control of Ginimbi’s assets that has since spilt into the courts.
A legal tussle has erupted between the Kadungure family appointed executor, Patricia Darangwa and a man who claims Ginimbi granted him power of attorney, Leo Chiweshe.
BERA spokesman, Tshepang Monare, said they had received many reports of people failing to refill their gas cylinders belonging to Quick Gases. Monare told Botswana media:
<blockquote>We had to step in and make sure they assist customers while awaiting a permanent solution.</blockquote>
Reports indicate that Chiweshe refused to meet and hand over the control of Quick Gases (Pty) Ltd and Matiflex Oils (Pty) Ltd, which Kadungure was running in Botswana, to Ginimbi’s family and their appointed executor.
Darangwa, with the family’s backing, is seeking to get Chiweshe’s power of attorney nullified with the two companies being declared as not having directors following Ginimbi’s death.
The executor wants the court to confirm the appointment of Juliet Kadungure and Nomatter Zinyengere as financial and operations directors of the said companies.
Darangwa also wants Chiweshe to give an account of the affairs of the companies and that he be interdicted and restrained from interfering with the executor’s duties.
Ginimbi died alongside his three friends in a horrific car crash last November when his Rolls Royce Wraith collided with a Honda Fit as he drove to his Domboshava mansion.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/turmoil-hits-ginimbis-empire/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Ginimbi's Botswana Business Empire Crumbles

The President is back home from Botswana where he was attending an Extraordinary SADC Troika meeting. The news and photos of his return from the neighboring country alighting from an Air Zimbabwe jet have were shared by The Infomation Ministry.
Meanwhile, MDC Alliance’s Gladys Hlatshwayo shared the summit’s resolution and said the summit did not finalize the plan of action to quell the insurgence in Mozambique and commented on <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/10/28/tanzania-votes/">Tanzania’s peaceful elections</a> despite reports from foreign media saying the elections were marred with irregularities:
<blockquote>1/2 The just ended Organ Troika Summit did not finalize a regional response to the insurgency in Cabo Delgado. The Organ has directed the finalization of the regional response to be considered by the Summit. We continue to call for urgency in regional intervention in Mozambique
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ED Comes Back Home From Botswana

President Mnangagwa today left the country for Botswana where he will attend an extraordinary SADC Troika Summit. The news was shared by the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Service which shared the update on Twitter and said:
<blockquote>His Excellency, President <a data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/edmnangagwa" role="link">@edmnangagwa </a>has left the country for the Republic of Botswana where he will attend an Extraordinary SADC Organ Troika Summit. In his absence, VP KCD Mohadi is the Acting President.</blockquote>
According to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/just-in-president-leaves-for-botswana-2/">The Herald</a>, the agenda of the summit will be to address the challenge of terrorism and violent attacks affecting the region:
<blockquote>Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi will host the indaba that is expected to address the challenge of terrorism and violent attacks through interventions and which is also expected to fully operationalize the SADC Regional Counter-Terrorism Strategy, and urgently finalize the establishment of the SADC Regional Counter-Terrorism Centre (SADC-CTC).</blockquote>
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/InfoMinZW/status/1332214501500968961">Information Ministry Twitter</a>

ED Off To Botswana

Botswana Police have reportedly killed about 22 Zimbabweans over alleged poaching.
Studio7 reports that the number is an estimate, it could be higher or lower.
Meanwhile Zimbabwean ambassador to Botswana, Batsiraishe Mukonoweshuro, said Zimbabwe cannot investigate the allegations since Botswana is a sovereign and independent state.
It is believed about 52 people including the estimated 22 Zimbabweans, over 30 Motswanas, Zambians and Namibians were killed in the operation.

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The government of Botswana has announced plans to reopen its borders to visitors in phases between Monday and December 1.
Botswana which has recorded 7,835 coronavirus cases including 27 deaths had closed its borders early this year in an endeavour to curb the coronavirus pandemic.
President Mogkweetsi Masisi made the announcement in a statement which indicated that air travel at Sir Seretse Khama, Kasane and Maun International Airports will resume on Monday, while Phillip G Mantante airport will take passengers on December 1. Read the statement in part:
<blockquote>All arriving travellers will be expected to meet the following requirements: present a valid 72-hour Covid-19 test result at the time of departure; will be screened for Covid-19 upon entry and symptomatic visitors will be required to undertake mandatory testing and possible isolation.</blockquote>
This is happening when neighbouring countries including South Africa and Zimbabwe are also cautiously reopening their borders to visitors.
More:<a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2020/11/06/botswana-to-reopen-land-borders-on-december-1-masisi-announces/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ZimLive</a>

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