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H.E Dr. Masisi’s his commitment to stimulate accelerated economic growth by continuing with measures to ensure the Ease of Doing Business for foreign and domestic investors. We also deal with his commitment to promote the Economic Diversification Drive (EDD), an important strategy which he said is aimed at giving Batswana an opportunity to set up industries to empower themselves and, in turn, to create the much-needed employment.

We also deal with his undertaking to give potency to Botswana’s economic diversification aspirations by prioritizing the implementation of Cluster Development across various sectors, particularly the prioritized sectors of diamond beneficiation, tourism, beef, mining and financial services. We also deal with his undertaking that government will also expedite the implementation of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) which, he said, will contribute immensely to the socio-economic development of this country. Finally, we deal with his solemn commitment that his government will particularly intensify its efforts to revitalise the economy of the SPEDU region to effectively respond to the closure and liquidation of the BCL mine.

Firstly, his commitment to stimulate accelerated economic growth by continuing with measures to ensure the Ease of Doing Business for foreign and domestic investors. According to the latest World Bank annual ratings Botswana is ranked 86 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business. Botswana’s ranking deteriorated to 86 in 2018 from 81 in 2017. Ease of Doing Business in Botswana averaged 62.82 from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all-time high of 86 in 2018 and a record low of 39 in 2008, at the peak of the world economic recession.

It is, therefore, not surprising that during a recent two- day investment symposium dubbed ‘Doing Business in Botswana’, the Director of Investor Facilitation and Relations at Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA), Neo Mahube, challenged Botswana to improve the ease of doing business for the country to remain competitive amongst its peers. According to the latest World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report, currently, Botswana lags behind Mauritius, Zambia, Kenya and South Africa on the ease of doing business. According to Mahube, the bottlenecks that investors and local start-ups face to register a business should be resolved, adding that the country needs to be as efficient as possible to start a business, apart from improving credit efficiency.

Weekend Post :: Is Masisi delivering on his inaugural speech? (Part 5) NDULAMO ANTHONY MORIMAEAGLE WATCH This week, we are continuing with this series whose purpose is to consider whether or not His Excellency the President, Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, is delivering on his inaugural speech promises, commitments and undertakings.   Last week we dealt with his...

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El-Halabi lands UN (WHO) top post
Publishing Date : 04 December, 2017
Author : UTLWANANG GASENNELWE

Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) Permanent Secretary Shenaaz El- Halabi was this week clearing her desk at government enclave after having served for 24 years. Her next stop is Geneva, Switzerland for a plum post with the World Health Organisation (WHO) headquarters.

Halabi joins another Motswana woman in the mould of Dr. Matshidiso Moeti who made history by becoming the first woman to serve as a WHO Regional Director for Africa. WeekendPost has it on good authority that Halabi, who talks health issues with zeal, had not applied for the top post but was instead head hunted and selected by a new team of leadership at WHO as the global organization is currently undergoing restructuring to bring in new brooms and expertise.

“Yes, I am actually leaving Botswana government (MoHW) to join United Nations (UN) specifically the World Health Organisation (WHO). I will be starting on the 4th of December in my new job as an Advisor in the office of the WHO Director General that will be at Geneva. The job entails; advising and looking at the global health issues affecting several countries.” Halabi insisted that WHO is where world health policies are being developed, of course, in connotation with member states.

While she will taking up a global post, she is not worried as she has always worked with other countries (in government and even Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries) and others, “but now I will be specifically focusing on global health issues at that level.”

According to Halabi, this is a great opportunity for not only her personal development but for Botswana as well. She highlighted that these are not positions that you take for granted as being in these positions also mean that you will be an ambassador of Botswana as a whole. “It will also put and market Botswana at a higher level,” she maintained to this publication.

“This position is also important to Botswana. It’s also putting the country in the forefront. It’s also to say when you are selected in these positions, probably they look at where you are coming from, and in our case as Botswana when you look at our health indicators, Botswana is doing very well,” she asserted. She added:”So, I think I was also selected not based on who I am only, but also because of my country which is not doing badly in terms of the health indicators and as it’s exemplary as we keep getting accolades.”
She also pointed out that this will help Botswana because she can benchmark on the best practices from other countries.

A savingram from Hazel Reaitsanye who was acting for PS to MoHW staff members states that “this communiqué serves to officially inform you that the permanent Secretary for Ministry of Health and Wellness Ms Shenaaz El-Halabi is retiring from public service on the 30th November 2017.” “We therefore thank her for the valuable contribution she has made to this country during her stay in this ministry and wish her best of luck in her next endeavour,” it states.

When asked whether she may have been pushed she quickly dismissed the suggestions: “No, no not at all. I am simply retiring at my own volition. It is a voluntary “early” retirement for me as I look forward to join WHO.” In her own words, Halabi stated that she joined the then Ministry of Health (government) in 1993 starting as a Health Research(er) on C3 government salary scale and progressed with other posts.

Holding an MPH from Boston University School of Public Health, she held several senior positions in the ministry including Director of Public Health as well as contributing to delivering several health research, policy development, monitoring and evaluation projects focused strengthening the country’s health system and improving health outcomes. Halabi was appointed Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health on 5th April 2015. Prior to this appointment Ms. El-Halabi was the Deputy Permanent Secretary, Preventative Services.

“I think I have done my share. I have been involved in major initiatives that have been undertaken by this particular Ministry and it’s good to change and I think it’s also good to learn new things and most importantly it’s good to move on.”

TEMPORARY FULL TIME DEMONSTRATORS, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES (2 positions)
Faculty / Department : Family and Consumer Sciences
Job Detail:
VACANCY NO. FE/FCS 1/2017: TEMPORARY FULL TIME DEMONSTRATORS, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES (2 positions)

Duties: The successful applicants will be responsible for: (i) Preparing and supervising practical lessons; (ii) Grading Laboratory exercises; (iii) Assisting in the preparation of teaching materials; and (iv) Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements: At least a Bachelors Degree in Home Economics/Family and Consumer Sciences and versatile in at least two areas of the field. Candidates should have knowledge of operating laboratory equipment in the relevant areas. Computing skills and relevant work experience will be added advantages.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

How to Apply: SIGNED Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. Applicants should indicate clearly the position applied for, quote the vacancy numbers; provide current CVs which must include contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address and fax number), certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and THREE (3) reference letters to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana or E-mail: [email protected]. Telephone: (267) 355 2840; Fax (267) 318 5096. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 at Block 231 (231/111).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing date: 24th August 2017

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REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA - MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 8 OF 2017
Applications are invited from suitably qualified employees of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development to fill the position of Messenger tenable at Ministry Headquarters, Department of Corporate Services.

VACANCY: MESSENGER – A2 (2 Posts - 1 in Accountant General and 1 in Ministry Headquarters)

SALARY: A2 (P19 164 to P22 884) per annum.

LEAVE: 20 working days per annum.

QUALIFICATIONS: Primary School Leaving Certificate (STD 7) or Junior Certificate.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2 years work experience on A3 salary scale.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Collection and delivery of mail to and from Government Ministries, Departments and other organizations.

DUTIES
a) To collect and deliver mail to Ministries/Departments and Private Organizations.
b) To collect and deliver files to/from Records Management Unit/Offices.
c) To collect Daily News and distribute it to officers.
d) Opens the mail bag, sorts and distributes private mail to addressees.
e) Dispatches registered mail and parcels.
f) Undertakes any other related duties to meet the exigencies of the service.

KEY COMPETENCIES
 Good Communication Skills
 Ability to read and write English
 Reliability
 Work with minimal supervision

APPLICATIONS: Quote the number of this vacancy and also give the following details:
i) Full names, address, telephone number, date and place of birth,
ii) Certified copies of educational/professional certificates and details of work experiences.
iii) Certified copies of certificates and references

Applications should be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
P/Bag 008
GABORONE
Or hand-delivered to Office No. 231, First Floor, Link Block
IMPORTANT: All applications should be routed through Heads of Departments.
Applications not so routed will not be considered.
Closing Date: 21st March 2017
For further information please contact Ms. One Letlole at 3950135 or Ms. Tirelo Mmopelwa 3633631.
N.B: Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the advert will not be responded to.

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