BTO spins web of mystery around tourism levy
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Yesterday, Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism permanent secretary (PS), Jimmy Opelo told legislators, who are part of a Parliamentary body on Statutory Bodies, that the ministry had cancelled its contract with the UK company.
Moments later, much to the MPs’ surprise, BTO acting chief executive officer, Zibanani Hubona said the contract was still in existence. The discord highlights the confusion that has reigned in the Ministry and the BTO in the attempts to introduce the $30 levy, which, by some estimates, was to reap billions of pula for the country.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...