MPs decry lack of Freedom of Information law

The Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Shaw Kgathi brought the bill on urgency on Tuesday, stating that the bill seeks to address the current lack of transparency and accountability in the legal arrangements of trusts to control the administration of trust property, which if not addressed will render the legal entity of trusts open to be used for money laundering and other illicit purposes.

Although many legislators appreciated the proposed law, they expressed reservation that the lack of FoI law would render it ineffective. Gaborone Central MP, Phenyo Butale said while the law is a welcome move, there is need to tighten other laws to enable the effectiveness of this law.