Politicians From Botswana

"The mine located nearby can provide ample opportunities. We should explore the production of value-added products for human consumption, animal consumption, and industrial use, especially given the growing manufacturing sector."

"Here is potential for business growth on the salt mined by Zutswa Salt Project. Our plan is to ensure that the community benefits before anyone else."

"I have a good legacy among Bakwena, one of them being spearheading the establishment of Mafenyatlala Mall as well as two filling stations, so both I and Bakwena felt that the chapter would not be closed until I represented them at parliament to advocate for their betterment."

"With the village experiencing rapid growth, I believe that the presence of a dedicated unit will help curb theft and ensure greater security for farmers’ investments."

"A key concern among farmers is the limited land available for farming due to the expanded Wildlife Management Areas in the region, therefore there is need for government to consider allocating dedicated farm land to ensure food security and protect the agricultural economy."

"Actually, my family was against me standing for this election as they felt that enough was enough, but I had to plead and convince them to allow me one last chance."

"I could not have won without them."

"Batswana are capable of feeding themselves if they could be trained on agricultural issues."

"For those who follow South African politics, they will be aware that the FearFokol slogan is being used as a political campaign slogan by politicians such as Minister Fikile Mbalula and Julius Malema of the EFF. Such politicians have used the FearFokol slogan to brand themselves for their militant, radical and robust approach to politics."

"This is a new role, and it shows that residents of this constituency trust and believe in me, together with my party. Together with them, as I will be consulting them, I believe we can resolve the problems facing this area. I am humbled."

"I do not take my win lightly."

"The voters have now employed me, and I will deliver on my promises."

"I cannot hold my excitement! I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the electorate and all those who supported me throughout this campaign."

"Members of the BNF, UDC and the nation at large are advised that the FearFokol brand is my personal brand. FearFokol is not a faction. It has never been a faction and will never be one. I remain Mr FearFokol in order to disarm the detractors of the BNF and the UDC, an undertaking is hereby made to cease and desist, forthwith, from using the FearFokol slogan."

"The national airline is hard hit by the current slump and has experienced reduced passenger number and revenues as Government, Parastatals and Private companies clamp down on travel as austerity measures."

"The office of the Vice President led by Masisi is continuously doing what is called tenderisation of the state. His actions scare me and I am afraid of what awaits us from the period 2018 to 2019 after president Khama’s tenure ends. Khama should come here and tell us what is happening because the person he sent to represent him is failing."

"If I realised at some point that the challenges they faced were answered, maybe I would have just sat back because it would have indicated that the area had an able leader, but until then I knew I had to keep pushing and that is one thing that inspired me the most."

"This will enable Botswana Railways to retain ownership of infrastructure while allowing multiple operators to provide rail services. The separation will lead to improved efficiency through competition and attract investment into both infrastructure and rolling stock."

"Since 2015, imports and exports declined from their peak volumes of 843,000 tonnes and 738,000 tonnes respectively."

"We have identified grassroots development as a key priority area, recognising it as the foundation for long-term growth and success in both sectors. To this end, the ministry has, upon its inception in November 2024, set its sights on ensuring the return of school sport and arts as an inextricable component of grassroots development. From the onset, MoSA have always known and appreciated unions as critical stakeholders and custodians of teachers' rights. It is for this reason that we engaged them in earnest on the matter of school sport at the beginning of 2025."

"If it was just by me, I would tell you that I will not seek re-election. I do not want to overstay, but these are my wishes and they may be outweighed by those of my constituents."

"We offer stability, reform-minded leadership and commitment to infrastructure that work for mining and beyond. To regional partners, let us strengthen our corridors. Infrastructure is integration in physical form and regional growth depends on it."

"The capital requirements to modernise and expand our transport corridors rail, road and port connectivity are substantial and cannot rely solely on traditional budget allocations or donor flows."

"As we leverage the Public-Private Partnership model to unlock value in our logistics sector, it is equally urgent that we explore innovative methods of infrastructure financing."

"This is one issue that requires us to discuss and put to bed."

"My dream to become an MP started in 2003, that is 21 years ago. It has been my desire to see myself representing Bakwena in Parliament but it wasn't only a desire."

"These resources are vital for the global shift toward renewable energy and advanced technology."

"This will give the communities, a sense of ownership of projects as well as for contractors to understand that they should be accountable to the communities they serve."

"I'm interested to see Molepolole transform development-wise. I want to see youth getting employed, see the health sector improve and most importantly end shortage of water in the village amongst other things."

"I have no doubt that this project will create wealth and much needed jobs in Ghanzi District."

"The BDP should know that once we are in Parliament, we should forget about partisan politics and serve the interests of the people we represent."

"This delay by the unions caused a major disruption to our intended timeline of delivering school sport to the nation. Due to the belated response, the MoSA, along Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, determined to bring about an interim solution whilst the negotiations remain ongoing."

"I am proud to indicate that the establishment of SmartBots was done by Batswana youth."

"About 170 services have already been incorporated into the project. Last year we spent around P60 million and this year P100 million will go towards the project."

"All these years Batswana have been reluctant on regime change all because of just a fear for the unknown, and now that they found the strength to change, it is upon us as the UDC to instill trust in them that the act was not suicidal."

"We also managed to build a campsite at Kacgae and drilled a borehole equipped with solar. Most of these projects were done with the assistance of the Construction Industry Trust Funds students to cut costs."

"Live exporting requires some middlemen who would naturally want to buy cattle at a lower than market price value to maximize their profits, so that would affect many farmers."

"Some of the initiatives include: Support to primary schools through rewards/incentives to excelling students, donation of school uniform, ICT equipment and learning aids to create a conducive learning environment and improve school results; internal road infrastructure to ease movement of people in Molepolole North; and setting up of Fire Services to ensure safety to property and creation of jobs."

"At the moment daily activities such as magadi payment have halted, and meat-based businesses such as butcheries might collapse because some cannot pay rentals due to lack of income."

"Extend your voice and support to other workers, including those in domestic roles and employees of security companies."

"We must work on doing more with less, stop praising challenges, and move forward,” he remarked. He highlighted the need for Botswana to reduce its dependence on diamond revenue, advocating for the development of tourism, manufacturing, and creative industries."

"The livestock sub-sector is crucial for improving the lives of our people."

"If I want to debate in Sekgalagadi, it must be allowed."

"We must never allow such incidents to repeat again as they destabilise. We are hosting the World Relays next year as well as the Grand Prix again. We need to protect our record."

"This was my fifth time trying, and at last I got it."

"This review will focus on the policy performance in terms of its objectives and adequacy of the instruments as well as on major changes that are necessary because of new national, regional and international developments."

"To bring them in line with the ever changing national, regional and international trends. Information and statistics will be compiled and an effective monitoring and evaluation system will be established and implemented to track the implementation of the policy and to determine the efficacy of the Policy."

"This is an acceptable level of mortality for young animals that have been subjected to stressful conditions such as transportation and introduction to a new environment."

"In 2023, the government purchased 140 bulls and 21 heifers of ages ranging from 10 to 18 months from Texas (USA) for semen and embryo production. The consignment arrived on May 25, 2023. A further 24 bulls and 68 heifers of ages ranging from 10 to 18 months were imported from Australia on May 14, 2024, for the same purpose."

"We cannot move forward without prudent financial management."