Edwin Dikoloti

Edwin Dikoloti is a Motswana politician and a member of parliment for Mathethe-Molapowabojang. He is the current assistant Minister of Lands and Agriculture in Botswana, having been appointed to the position in November 2024 by the current president of Botswana, Duma Gideon Boko. Quotes Industrial hemp is clearly prohibited in Botswana in accordance with First Schedule of the Planet Protection Act of 2007, Cap 35:02,  and also according to the Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 2018, Part II Section 6 (1). any person who, without lawful authority, cultivates any plant which can be used or consumed as a narcotic drug or psychotropic substance, or form which a narcotic drug or narcotic substance can be extracted, commits and offence and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding P500, 000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 20 years or to both. Such information is available on the public domain. I expect the honorable MP (Keorapetse), as a researcher to be familiar with this information. Dikoloti warns against industrial hemp,The Patriot(16 January 2021) Food safety is fundamental to human health, Every human being has the right to nutritious and safe food. The fragility of life requires that we all recognise the importance of producing and keeping our food safe. It depicts the indelible connection between the health of the people and that of plants, animals and the environment, which in turn improves the nutritional status of the population. We cannot over-emphasise the importance of food safety and food hygiene in ensuring that the production and handling of food is safe for consumption. Food safety is everyones business - Minister,DailyNews (8 June 2023) As leadership of this ministry, you are an integral part of the new administration as the government declares its intention to create decent and sustainable jobs and generate wealth for Batswana, understand that this directive falls within your responsibilities. We will also conduct a skills audit for the ministry as a pre-requisite for our improved service delivery and that we should fill all the vacant board positions to enable functionality and that we should expand our research and development that which includes even the accreditation of our labs. We are going to have conversations about our relationships and about relationships with the communities that we serve and the possibilities about shared action. Dikoloti calls for ministry transformation,DailyNews( 12 March 2025) It is not about a figure, and like I said, this is a concept that I’d like us to have as a public private community partnership, build a concept around it and you can even have it across the country. There is a dire need for us to look at this as a wholesome and make sure that there is sustainability in its whole value chain. I feel that cordon fences are a big priority as a physical barrier in preventing trans-boundary diseases, it helps better your surveillance. So, it is a big opportunity for us to revive and change perceptions around it. Dikoloti finds request genuine,DailyNews(16 March 2025) The answer is definitely unlikely. This is because where we are and in respect to the accumulated losses that the BMC has incurred since January 2025, it will most probably not be possible that any turnaround action that is being taken however positive will wipe out the losses incurred hitherto. Based on the active transformation that is on going, it is this government’s, this ministry and the BMC’s intention to achieve profitability on a monthly basis by December 31st 2025. We have the BMC Transition Act to facilitate privatisation. Being a prudent government and intending to obtain the best value in the public interest, we are solidifying the asset and are happy to work with anyone who can improve the net asset value. BMC unlikely to make profit by year end - Dikoloti,Mmegi(14 August 2025) Imagine Botswana exporting hemp-based textile products produced locally, such as; hemp oil, pharmaceuticals and supplements to improve public health. Imagine sustainable hemp trade revolutionising our construction sector and our livestock benefiting from hemp-based fodder. These are not distant dreams, there are possibilities within reach if we invest strategically and if we farm right. This is a new industry for Botswana. We are still shaping policy, we are still building knowledge and we are still learning from countries that have walked this path before. Much work lies ahead. We must refine our licensing frameworks, we must expand our research and extension services and we need to invest in processing facilities and develop fair markets that ensure global participation. Hemp boom ahead, The Voive( 20 August 2025) External Links