An Initial Analysis Of The Budget Speech - Outdated Information And The Unemployment Rate

In a Botswana where president Mokgweetsi Masisi has gone far and beyond to differentiate his government and leadership with that of Botswana’s erstwhile president, Ian Khama, through the prioritization of certain and specific focuses on thematic areas, a budget speech was presented.

The Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Kenneth Matambo indicated, at paragraph 11 of the speech, as a point of reference, that the current government’s priority is to consolidate development gains for economic transformation. It is in this regard that the column takes into consideration, the sentiments of Mmabatho Motsamai.

As a background, and by profession, and practice, Motsamai is a digital developmentalist and focuses on the documentation of inclusive development in Africa. She is the founding editor of The Afrolutionist, an institution that stimulates dialogue of cultural economic, social development and environmental justice. 

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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