21 Oct 2015

Phase IV deputy court president Kgosi Pogisego Mosarwe has implored residents of Block 2 in Phillip Matante West ward to play a meaningful role in the education of their children.

Speaking in a meeting addressed by Francistown South MP Mr Wynter Mmolotsi recentlyy, Kgosi Mosarwe complained that some parents fail to attend Parents Teachers Association (PTA) meetings. 

He implored parents to work with teachers to safeguard their children’s future.

He warned that a rift between stakeholders and schools tends to produce juvenile delinquents.

Kgosi Mosarwe further observed that some adults sell dagga and alcohol to school-going children. He also said although he is aware of the shortage of doctors in public hospitals, there are some nurses who do not show interest in serving the nation.

In his welcome remarks, Ward Development Committee (WDC) chairperson Mr Miros Muzawazi expressed concern about lack of employment, especially among the youth. He called on the government to further intensify efforts to empower small entrepreneurs. 

A resident, Mr Batlwaetse Samson, complained about crime in the area, noting that some residents who rent out houses to unemployed tenants contribute to the increase in crime.

He said landlords should ask themselves where their tenants get money to pay rent. 

Another resident, Ms Onalethata Dimbo, complained of the flooding of their area during the rainy season, noting that children end up walking long distances to school to avoid flooding areas.

For her part, Ms Agnes Marotho, complained of high water bills and suggested that prepaid water meters be introduced in the city.

Responding to the questions and comments, Mr Mmolotsi shared Kgosi Mosarwe’s sentiments that parents should discourage children from using drugs.

He explained that using drugs at an early age will make it difficult for the children to quit when they are grown up. Mr Mmolotsi said the use of drugs is dangerous because it can in the long run permanently damage the user’s brain.

He explained that the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR) has long approved the introduction of prepaid meters in Francistown but implementation was delayed by the water crisis, which required urgent attention. 

On other issues, the MP informed the residents about bills such as the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Insurance Industry and the Private Security Services. The area councillor, Mr Biki Mbulawa, explained that a project proposal to address water drainage in the area was submitted for two consecutive years to the council but due to lack of funds could not be implemented. Ends