The need to prioritise national security in Botswana

Even though some critics question the modality of giving such a large amount to the security sector, it must be realised that the complexity of security challenges facing Botswana requires that priority should be accorded to the security sector.

Of all these security challenges transnational crime is a serious national security threat facing Botswana with multiple criminal activities such as smuggling of small arms and light weapons, human trafficking, smuggling of counterfeit pharmaceutical products and drugs, illegal Forex exchange, poaching and others. These are very harmful to all the seven dimensions of human security.