FDI wolves in sheep�s clothing
Friday, February 02, 2018
For decades, FDI was held up as the ‘unobtanium’ of our fledgling local economy, a thing so precious and rare that with findings, would miraculously repair all the structural defects, particularly the urgent need to diversify.
The thinking at policy level, which is true to an extent, has been that economic diversification, broad-based growth and the alleviation of extreme poverty will stem from creating an investment climate irresistible to foreign investors.
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...