Israeli demand P118m for botched DIS deal
Friday, August 17, 2018
The deal was financed from the P230 million the intelligence agency diverted from the National Petroleum Fund (NPF) last year.
The Israeli firm argues it delivered on its end of the bargain and is tired of waiting for issues in Botswana to be resolved while its balance is pending.
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...