'Police deserve adequate housing, resources' - Masisi
Thursday, February 08, 2018
Officiating at the handover ceremony of the Block 10 police flats this morning, Masisi said the government is committed to providing a conducive working environment for the police through improved working conditions and general welfare.
He said the 84 units constructed at a total cost of P66,000,000 is a clear example that government takes the welfare of police as one of its top priorities. He said the Botswana Police Service’s (BPS) development budget has seen an increase from P149,000,000 in 2015-2016 financial year to P312,975,000 in the 2017-2018 cycle.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...