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MAHALAPYE DISTRICT FMD COMMAND TEAM CONTINUED ASSESSMENT OF ZONAL FENCE RESTORATION BETWEEN ZONE 10 AND 11The Mahalapye ...
06/06/2026

MAHALAPYE DISTRICT FMD COMMAND TEAM CONTINUED ASSESSMENT OF ZONAL FENCE RESTORATION BETWEEN ZONE 10 AND 11

The Mahalapye District Foot and Mouth (FMD) Command Team has carried on with its assessment of progress on restoring the zonal fence between Zone 10 and Zone 11, following recent community engagements and preliminary inspections. The work forms part of broader efforts to secure the zone boundary, keep livestock movement controlled and safeguard against disease infection into Zone 10 as it has recorded no positive cases.

Recently, command Team members attended a kgotla meeting in Otse to sensitize the community on the importance of the fence and the measures being taken. After the meeting they visited volunteers who were restoring the fence around Lephepe gate and proceeded by vehicle along the fence line to Dibete gate to inspect ongoing works.

This past week, the command team resumed inspections where they left off at Dibete gate, traveling the fence line to the East to Notwane River — that runs near boundary between parts of Kgatleng (in Zone 11) and the Mookane and Mmaphashalala areas (in zone 10) around Thipe and Tshipana farms. Along the route security agents are conducting regular patrols, searches and disinfection operations to reduce the risk of disease transmission while restoration work continues.

Support from the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has accelerated clearing efforts: Zone 10 has been provided with three government-owned earth-moving machines (bulldozers) and a grader to clear bush and obstructions along the zonal fence between Zones 10 and 11. Bush clearance and fence restoration are underway in several stretches, enabling safer and more effective fencing and patrol operations.

Despite the progress, officials note that significant gaps remain. Large sections are still without fencing, and some stretches consist only of a single-line fence that provides limited containment. These areas will require new fencing materials and sustained labour to bring the boundary up to the required standard.

The District Command Team continues to monitor progress and coordinate between community volunteers, security agencies and NEOC resources. Next steps include continued bush clearance, urgent sourcing and installation of new fencing where gaps are identified, and ongoing community sensitization to ensure cooperation with patrols and biosecurity measures. Officials emphasize that sustained community involvement and equipment support will be critical to completing the zonal fence and maintaining disease prevention measures.

The chairperson of the team, District Commissioner, Mr Ernest Phiri has appreciated the volunteers for their efforts and encouraged more donations in order to collaboratively overcome the disease as a collective.

MOKOSWANE RESIDENTS RAISE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES AS MP NYATANGA PROVIDES GOVERNMENT UPDATESThe Mokoswane kgotla was this...
04/06/2026

MOKOSWANE RESIDENTS RAISE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES AS MP NYATANGA PROVIDES GOVERNMENT UPDATES

The Mokoswane kgotla was this morning a hive of activity as Assistant Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and Member of Parliament for Mahalapye East, Hon. Augustine Nyatanga, met with residents to discuss issues affecting their community and the nation at large.

Addressing the gathering, Hon. Nyatanga provided updates on a range of key issues, including the ongoing Village Development Committee (VDC) membership applications and upcoming elections, the Ikageng Public Works Programme, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), corruption and the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) situation. He also unpacked recently passed Parliamentary Bills, helping residents better understand how the new laws will impact their daily lives.

On land matters, the MP highlighted government's commitment to reviewing Landboard policies to simplify land allocation processes and improve access to land for Batswana. He further reassured residents that the health sector remains a key government priority, with ongoing interventions aimed at addressing medicine shortages and strengthening resources in health facilities across the country.

The meeting also gave the Mokoswane Village Development Committee (VDC) an opportunity to outline some of the village's pressing development priorities. These included a request for an increase in the Ikageng labour quota, the need for electricity connection at the local clinic, and request to be updated on the procurement of road construction machinery through Constituency Community Projects (CCP) funding.

Following the presentations, residents actively participated in the discussions, raising concerns, seeking clarification and sharing ideas on how service delivery and development could be improved in their village. Questions from the floor were addressed by both Heads of Departments and Hon. Nyatanga, resulting in a constructive and engaging dialogue between government leaders and the community.



MP BAGAISAMANG MEETS HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS IN SHOSHONGHeads of Departments from across Mahalapye District gathered today ...
02/06/2026

MP BAGAISAMANG MEETS HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS IN SHOSHONG

Heads of Departments from across Mahalapye District gathered today in Shoshong for a consultative meeting convened by Member of Parliament for Shoshong Constituency, Hon. Moneedi Bagaisamang.

The meeting formed part of the MP's ongoing efforts to strengthen engagement between government institutions and communities within the constituency. Discussions focused on departmental preparedness, service delivery challenges, and ways to enhance coordination ahead of upcoming community engagements.

Addressing participants, Hon. Bagaisamang underscored the importance of collaboration among government departments and local leadership in responding effectively to community needs and ensuring that services reach residents efficiently. He encouraged departments to work collectively in addressing concerns raised by communities , improve communication and service delivery.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for departments to share updates on their respective programmes, discuss challenges affecting service delivery, and explore practical measures to strengthen interdepartmental cooperation.

Among those in attendance were Kgosi Felix Kgamane, District Commissioner Mr. Ernest Phiri, Honourable Councillors from Shoshong Constituency , members of Village Development Committee (VDC) and Shoshong Advisory Committee.


MAHALAPYE FMD COMMAND TEAM SENSITIZES OTSE COMMUNITY ON FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE AND URGES URGENT RESTORATION OF ZONAL FENCE...
29/05/2026

MAHALAPYE FMD COMMAND TEAM SENSITIZES OTSE COMMUNITY ON FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE AND URGES URGENT RESTORATION OF ZONAL FENCE

OTSE - The Mahalapye District Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Command Team, led by District Commissioner Mr Ernest Phiri, attended a kgotla consultative meeting convened by Shoshong Member of Parliament Hon. Moneedi Bagaisamang in Otse village to engage residents on FMD control measures and movement restrictions affecting the district.

Among others, the meeting focused on raising community awareness of foot and mouth disease, the movement restrictions and other protocols currently being implemented to contain outbreaks and avoid spread of the disease. A central item in the discussions was the zonal fence that separates zones 11 and 10, which community members said requires urgent restoration to prevent spread of the disease into zone 10, which currently has no recorded positive cases.

Participants expressed concern that past incidents of vandalism on the fence had undermined the effectiveness of the barrier, and urged that any restoration work be followed by sustainable measures to deter tampering. The District Commissioner commended volunteers who have been working on repairs and appealed for broad cooperation, encouraging residents to work together across district boundaries — including with people from Kweneng and Kgatleng — whenever they encounter colleagues at the fence undertaking restoration.

Following the kgotla meeting, the FMD Command Team conducted a tour of the affected fence line to assess progress on repairs and to show appreciation for the volunteer efforts. The team also held discussions with volunteers to better understand the challenges they face and to assure them of the district administration’s support for the initiative.

The Command Team used the occasion to appeal to the general public and the business community to continue contributing resources and support where possible, noting that preventative efforts require community partnership and should not rely solely on government provision. Command officials reiterated that protecting livestock and livelihoods depends on collective action to uphold movement restrictions, maintain safe barriers and report breaches promptly.

The district said it will continue engagement with community leaders, volunteers and neighboring districts to fast-track the fence repairs and strengthen measures to prevent vandalism, while maintaining the movement control protocols until the outbreak is contained and ultimately eradicated.

MAHALAPYE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER MOBILIZES HEALTH TEAM TO SET UP MAKESHIFT SCREENING AT PARRS HALT Mahalapye District Com...
28/05/2026

MAHALAPYE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER MOBILIZES HEALTH TEAM TO SET UP MAKESHIFT SCREENING AT PARRS HALT

Mahalapye District Commissioner, Mr Ernest Phiri has mobilised a multidisciplinary team of health workers to urgently inspect Parrs Halt border post and put in place temporary screening and isolation arrangements in response to recent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

The team led by the District Commissioner and Dr Ompatile Koobonye drawn from clinical, public health, environmental health and laboratory services, met at the border post to tour the existing facility and identify immediate measures that can be implemented while permanent Port Health services are not in place. The objective is to rapidly establish makeshift screening operations to check all travellers entering the country.

During the assessment, officials identified a suitable location to serve as an isolation room and evaluated sanitary provisions needed to support safe screening. Health workers will begin conducting temperature checks and Ebola symptoms assessments on incoming travellers, with protocols to refer and isolate anyone meeting case-suspect criteria. Basic infection prevention supplies, including personal protective equipment and hand-sanitising stations, are being prioritised for deployment.

Parr’s Halt currently does not have a Port Health unit, a gap the District is seeking to address with interim measures until formal services can be arranged. This initiative aims to reduce the risk of importation and enable rapid detection and response, while coordinating with higher-level health authorities for testing, patient transfer to Mahalapye or Sefhare hospitals and contact tracing if needed.

Officials stressed that the makeshift screening is a short-term safeguarding measure and that continued surveillance, staff training, and community awareness are central to the district’s preparedness. Further actions will include strengthening referral pathways to nearby health facilities and liaising with national public health authorities and neighbouring jurisdictions to ensure coordinated cross-border monitoring.

TEWANE - ITS DONE AND DUSTED!!! A DAY WELL SPENT IN TEWANE, SERVICES SUCCESSFULLY TAKEN TO THE PEOPLE. MAHALAPYE DISTRIC...
26/05/2026

TEWANE - ITS DONE AND DUSTED!!!

A DAY WELL SPENT IN TEWANE, SERVICES SUCCESSFULLY TAKEN TO THE PEOPLE.

MAHALAPYE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER, MR ERNEST PHIRI CONVEYS A BIG THANK YOU TO KGOSI KALANKE, HON COUNCILLOR EMMANUEL SAAKANE AND THE COMMUNITY OF TEWANE FOR THE HOSPITALITY.

A HEARTFELT APPRECIATION TO ALL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS, PARASTATALS AND PRIVATE ENTITIES WHO PARTICIPATED AND SUPPORTED THE EVENT. A SPECIAL GRATITUDE TO BOTSINO CEMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY FOR THE 10 BAGS OF
CEMENT THEY DONATED TO THE COMMUNITY.

AS A COLLECTIVE OF PARTICIPATING ENTITIES, WE REALIZED THAT LITTER BINS WERE NOT IN GOOD CONDITION AND IN SOME PUBLIC SPACES NOT PROVIDED AT ALL. SO WE PLEDGED TO RETURN TO TEWANE SOON TO RESTORE LITTER BINS AT THE KGOTLA AND IN THE VILLAGE, AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVE IN LINE WITH THE PRESIDENTIAL NATIONAL CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN.

TEAM MAHALAPYE DISTRICT - We are 1 District, 1 Gov, 1 BW. 🙏🏿🙏🏿

RE A LEBOGA
BETSHO!! LE KAMOSO.

OUR NEXT STOP- END OF JUNE, WE ARE TAKING SERVICES TO SHOSHONG CONSTITUENCY. 🙏🏿🙏🏿

A DAY WELL SPENT IN TEWANE - SERVICES TAKEN TO THE PEOPLE
26/05/2026

A DAY WELL SPENT IN TEWANE - SERVICES TAKEN TO THE PEOPLE

TEAM MAHALAPYE DISTRICT...TAKING SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE. IN TEWANE!
26/05/2026

TEAM MAHALAPYE DISTRICT...TAKING SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE. IN TEWANE!

RE TSWELETSE KA DITIRELO MO TEWANE
26/05/2026

RE TSWELETSE KA DITIRELO MO TEWANE

KE RONA BAO!!! RE TLISITSE DITIRELO TSA PUSO LE MAKALANA AA HAROLOGANENG. BA CEDA, WATER UTILITIES, BOTSWANA RAILWAYS, W...
26/05/2026

KE RONA BAO!!! RE TLISITSE DITIRELO TSA PUSO LE MAKALANA AA HAROLOGANENG. BA CEDA, WATER UTILITIES, BOTSWANA RAILWAYS, WILDLIFE, ACCESS BANK, MASCOM, ORANGE, MAHALAPYE DISTRICT COUNCI, HEALTH, MINISTRY OF LANDS & AGRICULTURE LE OFISI YA GA MOLAODI LE MAPHATA A MANGWE!!! LE KAE BA TEWANE!

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